Messi excited by Valverde reviews

Ernesto Valverde’s reputation is encouraging to Lionel Messi, with the start of Barcelona’s pre-season campaign only a week away.

Perisic to Man United is not happening – Inter

Manchester United’s pursuit of Ivan Perisic does not look likely to reach a satisfactory conclusion any time soon.

I joined PSG to win trophies – Alves

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola are reportedly furious at being snubbed by Dani Alves, who claims he chose Paris Saint-Germain to win.

Alves braced for Man City snub backlash

Dani Alves appears to be ready for the inevitable storm of criticism that will accompany his expected decision to reject Manchester City in favour of a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Watch: Ndlovu bags a brace against Samtredia

Watch Dino Ndlovu bag a brace during FK Qarabag’s 5-0 thrashing of Samtredia in the Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday. 

Ozil: Sanchez departure would hit Arsenal hard

Mesut Ozil wants Alexis Sanchez to stay at Arsenal amid fears that the potential departure of the Chile star would hurt the club’s Premier League title chances.

Loftus-Cheek swaps Chelsea for Palace

Crystal Palace have snapped up England U21 midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a season-long loan deal from Premier League champions Chelsea.

Sanchez, Giroud launch new Arsenal third kit

In-demand Arsenal duo Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud have been selected to model the club’s third kit in a hint that the duo could stay.

Pereira eager to impress Mourinho

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is eager to impress Jose Mourinho on the club’s pre-season tour to the United States so he can earn himself a place in the first-team squad.

Costa arrives for Juventus medical

Brazilian winger Douglas Costa has arrived for his Juventus medical as a move from Bayern Munich nears completion.