Wenger claims Bayern ‘manipulated’ Gnabry while he was at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger believes Bayern Munich used skullduggery to get into Serge Gnabry’s head while Arsenal tried to extend his contract.

Wilson ready to grasp England opportunity

Callum Wilson is primed and ready to make his mark for England – a level he felt born to play at even when lining up for Kettering and Tamworth.

Mustafi wants to ‘write a positive chapter’ if he leaves Arsenal

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi feels the next move could be the most important of his career as he looks to ‘write a positive chapter again’.

Eto’o opens up on working with Mourinho, Guardiola

Cameroon great Samuel Eto’o has compared working with Jose Mourinho to Pep Guardiola – but chose Luis Aragones as the best manager he played under.

Alexander-Arnold makes case for England to improve defence

Trent Alexander-Arnold insists England must improve their defensive record if they are to stand any chance of winning Euro 2020.

United, Mandzukic ‘reach verbal agreement’ for January transfer

Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic reportedly has a gentlemen’s agreement in place to join Manchester United in January.

Maddison pulls out of England squad

James Maddison has withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria due to an illness.

Petr Cech signs for Guildford Phoenix ice hockey team

Petr Cech hung up his gloves last summer, but he’ll be donning the mittens this season for Guildford Phoenix in the National Ice Hockey League.

Pochettino plots January overhaul

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a busy January transfer window as manager Mauricio Pochettino plots a major clearout after his side’s disappointing start to the season.

Messi expresses surprise that Real didn’t sign Neymar

Lionel Messi says he expected Neymar to join rivals Real Madrid if a move to Barcelona did not materialise this summer.