Ex-France captain Vieira appointed Strasbourg coach

Former France captain Patrick Vieira on Sunday took over as coach of Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1 on a three-year contract, the US-owned club announced.

Milan at crossroads after favourites Tonali and Maldini shown the door

AC Milan fans have been hit with a painful double whammy after star midfielder Sandro Tonali was sold to Newcastle while they were still reeling from club icon Paolo Maldini’s sudden sacking.

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Will Chelsea’s latest signing Nicolas Jackson be a success at Stamford Bridge?

Transfer watch – Harry Kane

Tottenham Hotspur and England captain Harry Kane is the centre of another transfer saga as he enters the final year of his contract in North London.

Italy icon Pirlo takes charge at relegated Sampdoria

Andrea Pirlo was appointed the new manager of Sampdoria on Tuesday as the former Italian champions try to bounce back into Serie A at the first attempt.

Mourinho handed two-match Serie A ban for referee rant

Jose Mourinho will miss the opening two matches of the Serie A season after Italy’s football federation handed the Roma coach a 10-day ban for calling a referee “the worst” he had ever seen.

Transfer watch: Andre Onana

Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana’s performances this season have both Manchester United and Chelsea interested in securing his future for a large fee just 12 months into his five year contract.

Rabiot extends Juventus deal until 2024

Adrien Rabiot has signed a one-year extension to his Juventus contract until 2024, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.

Watch: How has the Saudi Pro League affected the transfer window?

Watch as ESPN FC discuss how the Saudi Pro League has affected the transfer window in European football.

Chelsea owners buy French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg

The American owners of English Premier League giants Chelsea on Thursday sealed a deal to take control of French Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg.