Barca need to become independent of Messi – Ferrer

Former Barcelona defender Albert Ferrer says that the club is too reliant on Lionel Messi’s brilliance and lacks the depth to truly compete at the top level.

‘Ramos can play until he’s 40’

Sergio Ramos is the best defender in the world and can keep on playing until he is 40, according to former Real Madrid teammate Rafael van der Vaart.

Real would be favourites against Man City with Ronaldo – Adebayor

Cristiano Ronaldo would have made Real Madrid favourites to overturn a first-leg deficit in their Champions League tie against Manchester City, according to Emmanuel Adebayor.

Sancho backed to follow Beckham, Ronaldo at Man Utd

Jadon Sancho is capable of following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham at Manchester United, says Phil Neville, with the Red Devils urged to land another ‘out-and-out winger’.

Lewandowski names Liverpool boss as his favourite manager

Robert Lewandowski has named Jurgen Klopp as his favourite manager, while describing the Liverpool boss as a man with ‘two faces’ – one of a caring father and one of an authoritative coach.

Man Utd’s recruitment was all over the place – Giggs

Ryan Giggs admits that Manchester United’s recruitment was ‘all over the place’ prior to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer starting to find value in the market, with the Red Devils urged to follow Liverpool’s lead by continuing to build long term.

Liverpool must up their game to defend Premier League title – Milner

Liverpool must up their game to defend the Premier League title, according to James Milner, who says ‘if we’re at the level we’re at now next season, it won’t be good enough’.

Toure identifies weakness in Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk has proven himself to be ‘unbelievable’ in almost every aspect since joining Liverpool, but former Reds defender Kolo Toure thinks forwards can cause him more problems by running at him in one-on-one situations.

Willian snubs latest Chelsea contract offer

Willian has again turned down an offer of a two-year contract from Chelsea, but the winger has delayed making a final decision on his future.

PUMA launches Man City away shirt

Sports company PUMA on Monday unveiled the new Manchester City away kit for the 2020-21 season to be worn by the men’s, women’s and youth teams.