Carrick expected to become Man Utd coach, reveals Mourinho

Michael Carrick will return to first-team duty at Manchester United but is set to retire from playing and become a coach at the end of the season, Jose Mourinho has confirmed.

Schalke confirm Goretzka will join Bayern

Leon Goretzka has passed a medical and agreed a deal to sign for Bayern Munich at the end of the season, Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed.

EPL preview: What will and won’t happen this weekend

Manchester City look to bounce back from defeat against Newcastle United, while Chelsea travel to Brighton & Hove Albion to navigate a tricky fixture.

We can do the double over Ajax – Lakay

Cape Town City Winger Lyle Lakay is hoping Benni McCarthy’s side can do the double over Absa Premiership rivals Ajax Cape Town.

Wits secure much-needed three points

James Keene’s solitary strike in the first-half was enough to hand defending PSL champions Bidvest Wits a 1-0 victory against Bloemfontein Celtic on Friday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Fernandinho seals extended Manchester City contract

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him with the Premier League leaders until June 2020.

Why fans won’t mourn the departure of Sanchez – Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal fans will not mourn the departure of Alexis Sanchez as much as they did when Robin van Persie was sold to Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Platinum Stars’ Shilongo, Links joins Egyptian outfit Al Assiouty

Egyptian Premier League outfit Al Assiouty Sport has announced the signing of Gift Links and Benson Shilongo from Platinum Stars.

Mkhitaryan can flourish under Wenger – Merson

Paul Merson believes Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be a “sensation” at Arsenal as the out-of-favour Manchester United playmaker closes in on a move to London.

Watch: Sundowns unveil four new signings

Watch Mamelodi Sundowns unveiled their four new signings at their headquarters in Chloorkop on Wednesday morning.