Madrid are ‘most powerful team’ – Herrera

Ander Herrera is relishing the prospect of facing Real Madrid twice in pre-season as he believes they are “the most powerful team of the moment”.

Bale: I never thought about leaving Real

Gareth Bale says he never considered leaving Real Madrid, and the Welshman is ready to fight for his position at the Spanish and European champions.

Milan interested in Sanches – Rummenigge

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that AC Milan have shown interest in Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches.

Bakayoko eyes ‘beautiful’ Kante partnership

Tiemoue Bakayoko is confident he will enjoy a “beautiful” midfield partnership with N’Golo Kante at Chelsea and hopes his move will help to earn a World Cup spot with France.

Man Utd hand Romero new deal

Manchester United have handed Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero a new four-year contract, with an option for a fifth season.

Bakayoko: Chelsea are the best club in England

New Chelsea signing Tiemoue Bakayoko believes that he has joined the biggest and best club in England.

Rashford’s growth impresses Mourinho

Marcus Rashford’s physical and metaphorical growth is a source of huge optimism for Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United striker’s double helped sink LA Galaxy 5-2.

Inter trying to sign Nainggolan – Spalletti

Roma want to keep midfielder Radja Nainggolan, but Inter are trying to sign the Belgium international.

Mourinho: Morata signing ‘unlikely’

“I don’t think he can end with us.” Jose Mourinho accepts that Alvaro Morata is unlikely to join Manchester United.

Sanchez: I want to play Champions League football

A desire to play in the Champions League could see Alexis Sanchez reject fresh terms at Arsenal.