Effenberg: Lewandowski should go to PSG or Barca
Stefan Effenberg has told Bayern Munich to sell Robert Lewandowski and focus on building a team of talented young German players.
Mendy would have rejected Chelsea – Vasilyev
Benjamin Mendy was happy to turn down a move to Premier League champions Chelsea, but was determined to join Manchester City, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed.
I’ve coached no better guys than Matic – Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho championed Nemanja Matic as one of the best people he has worked with throughout his illustrious career and said the midfielder remained one of his “guys” even after he was sacked by Chelsea.
Kane can be Tottenham’s Batistuta – Pochettino
Harry Kane can surpass Gabriel Batistuta, the Tottenham star being compared to the Argentine great by manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Sanches shackled as Magpies win without Benitez
Renato Sanches endured a frustrating Premier League debut as a toothless Swansea City were beaten 1-0 at home by Newcastle United on Sunday.
Early Wood strike piles pressure on De Boer
Frank de Boer is likely to remain under intense pressure at winless Crystal Palace after the Premier League strugglers lost 1-0 at Burnley on Sunday.
Valverde hails ‘extraordinary’ Messi
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has described Lionel Messi as “extraordinary” following his hat-trick in a 5-0 La Liga victory over Espanyol.
Bravo still hopeful Man City can strike Sanchez deal
Claudio Bravo is holding out hope that Manchester City will eventually succeed in their pursuit of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, having described the striker’s “bitterness” at seeing the transfer fall through last month.
Coutinho could return against Sevilla, Klopp confirms
Philippe Coutinho could make a timely return to Liverpool’s match-day squad for their midweek Champions League clash with Sevilla, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.
Mourinho backs Lukaku after costly miss
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised Romelu Lukaku’s all-round performance against Stoke City despite the striker squandering a golden chance to snatch victory in Saturday’s 2-2 draw.