It’s difficult for Coutinho to turn down Barca – Bellamy

Former Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy conceded it is “nigh-on impossible” for Philippe Coutinho to stay at Anfield as Barcelona push to sign the Brazilian star.

Wenger eyes Sanchez deal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested that Paris Saint-German have dropped their interest in Alexis Sanchez in order to pursue a deal for Monaco star Kylian Mbappe.

Highlights: Real seal Uefa Super Cup

Real Madrid claimed the Uefa Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in Skopje on Tuesday, despite Romelu Lukaku’s debut goal.

Mourinho hails Lukaku, Matic

Romelu Lukaku earned praise for his competitive Manchester United debut from Jose Mourinho, despite missing an open goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Mourinho concedes loss in Bale pursuit

Gareth Bale is not paying attention to Manchester United rumours and Jose Mourinho says signing him is now impossible.

Sanchez out for ‘a while’, confirms Wenger

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will miss at least two weeks with an abdominal strain picked up before last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea.

Madrid edge United to win Super Cup

Casemiro and Isco gave Real Madrid a 2-1 Uefa Super Cup win over Manchester United, despite Romelu Lukaku’s debut goal.

Kolasinac could become an EPL great – Walcott

Theo Walcott has described Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac as “an absolute tank” and “an animal”, and says the former Schalke man can become one of the Premier League’s best.

Watch: Barcelona nets five against Chapecoense

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were both on target in their first match without Neymar as Barcelona eased to a 5-0 win over Chapecoense in the Joan Gamper Trophy.

Valverde evasive on Neymar replacement

Following Barcelona’s victory in the Joan Gamper Trophy, coach Ernesto Valverde has not ruled out the prospect of activity in the transfer window.