Chiellini: I thought Ronaldo joining Juventus was impossible

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini thought it was ‘impossible’ for Cristiano Ronaldo to join the Serie A champions before the superstar arrived in Turin.

Mourinho: I’ll only sign one of my transfer targets

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reiterated the belief that he will only sign one player before the transfer deadline, despite his demands for two.

Bale can be Ronaldo’s replacement – Lopetegui

Julen Lopetegui is planning to build Real Madrid around Gareth Bale following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus.

Watch: Zlatan bags first ever LA Galaxy hat-trick

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made it 15 goals in 17 LA Galaxy appearances after scoring a second-half hat-trick.

Lewandowski going nowhere, says Bayern boss Kovac

Niko Kovac is adamant Robert Lewandowski will not leave Bayern Munich despite the reported Real Madrid target’s open interest in a new challenge.

Luiz very happy at Chelsea under Sarri

David Luiz is enjoying life under new coach Maurizio Sarri and has no intention of leaving Chelsea.

Zungu set for big money move?

Bafana Bafana star Bongani Zungu is reportedly the target of a big money move to Greek giants Olympiacos.

Aubameyang’s a friend, not a foe – Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette insists he sees Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a friend rather than a rival despite losing his place in the Arsenal team to the Gabon striker in the second half of last season.

Bale’s Spurs return ‘not realistic’ – Pochettino

Gareth Bale making a shock return to Tottenham is ‘not realistic’, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Silva pondering international retirement

David Silva is pondering bringing his remarkable international career with Spain to a close and plans to seek advice from his Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola.