Real Madrid agree Courtois deal

Real Madrid have agreed terms with Chelsea to sign goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on a six-year deal, with Mateo Kovacic set to go the other way on loan.

Kepa clause paid to clear way for Chelsea switch

Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s world-record move to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao appeared to move a step closer on Wednesday.

Who is best equipped to challenge Manchester City?

Following Manchester City’s stunning title-winning campaign last season, the rest of the Premier League’s so-called ‘big six’ will need to produce something special to dislodge the champions in 2018-19.

Kroenke to take complete control of Arsenal

Stan Kroenke has begun the process of buying up Arsenal shares in order to acquire a majority stake in the club, which would give him total control at the Emirates.

El Hadary retires from international football aged 45

After becoming the oldest player to feature in a World Cup match, Egypt’s Essam El Hadary has retired from international duty at the age of 45.

Has Courtois gone awol from Chelsea?

Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante returned to Chelsea training on Monday but there was no sign of wantaway goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Willian keen on Mourinho reunion

Chelsea wing Willian has hinted he would be open to signing for Manchester United by saying he wants to work with Jose Mourinho again.

Chelsea can cope without Courtois, Hazard – Luiz

Chelsea have the strength to match their Premier League rivals even if Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois inflict a transfer double blow, according to David Luiz.

Who should Manchester United sign before the deadline?

Will Manchester United sign Chelsea’s Willian, Leicester City defender Harry Maguire, Inter wing Ivan Perisic or Spurs’ Toby Alderweireld?

Vidal excited to play with Messi after ‘dream’ Barcelona move

Arturo Vidal is relishing the opportunity to play alongside superstar Lionel Messi after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich.