Allegri hails ‘future Juventus leader’ Bonucci

Clubs hoping to sign Leonardo Bonucci may be disappointed after Massimiliano Allegri anointed the Italy defender as “the future leader of the Juventus dressing room”.

Can: Salah will do well at Liverpool

Germany international midfielder Emre Can is relishing playing alongside new Liverpool recruit Mohamed Salah at Anfield next season.

Pogba surprised by Mbappe, Dembele talent

Manchester United star Paul Pogba is surprised by just how talented and relaxed his France team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are.

Suarez wants Arsenal’s Bellerin at Barca

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez said he hopes Spanish right back Hector Bellerin leaves Arsenal to return to the Camp Nou.

Giggs: Rooney could stay at United

Wayne Rooney could remain at Manchester United next season if he accepts a reduced role, according to club great and former assistant Ryan Giggs.

United must wait a year for Talisca, say Besiktas

Besiktas says Manchester United will not be able to sign Anderson Talisca because Benfica have activated an existing clause to loan him for another season.

Verratti would be perfect fit at Barcelona – Garcia

Paris Saint-Germain star midfielder Marco Verratti is perfectly suited to playing at Barcelona, says former attacker Luis Garcia.

Ronaldo needs time ‘to reflect’ on Madrid future

Cristiano Ronaldo will take time to reflect on his Real Madrid future after the Confederations Cup, according to his friend Luis Campos, Lille’s sporting director.

Mustafi hopes Sanchez can stay at Arsenal

Shkodran Mustafi is hopeful Alexis Sanchez will remain at Arsenal, but admits he has no idea what his teammate’s next move will be.

Highlights: Chile progress to Confed semis

Chile booked their place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals after playing out to a 1-1 draw with Australia in their final Group B encounter on Sunday.