Guardiola refuses to rule out Mbappe pursuit

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out the possibility of Manchester City going toe-to-toe with Real Madrid in the ongoing battle for Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe.

Lakay confident he’ll thrive at CT City

Cape Town City winger Lyle Lakay says he is relishing the chance to hit the ground running at his new club ahead of the new season.

Mata, Herrera provide United injury boost

Manchester United should be able to welcome back Juan Mata and Ander Herrera for Sunday’s friendly with Valerenga in Oslo, Jose Mourinho has said.

Zim youngster Dube joins SuperSport

Supersport United have announced the signing of young Zimbabwean striker Prince Dube from Zimbabwe outfit Highlanders.

Mourinho says ‘dangerous’ fees a threat to football

Jose Mourinho has warned that the level of spending on players is reaching a “dangerous” level, but defended Manchester United’s own big-money transfers.

Ajax star apologises for going AWOL

Ajax Cape Town defender Rivaldo Coetzee has returned to training and has subsequently apologised for his three-week absence from the club, amid reports linking him with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mathoho relishes Pirates test

Kaizer Chiefs defender Erick Mathoho says he is relishing the chance to lock horns with Orlando Pirates in the Carling Black Label Champion Cup on Saturday.

Beckham happy for Madrid coach Zidane

Former England midfielder David Beckham is delighted to see Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane leading the European champions to success.

SuperSport complete deal for Nhlapo

SuperSport United have announced the arrival of Bafana Bafana right back Siyabonga Nhlapo, after securing a permanent transfer deal from Bidvest Wits.

Conte pleased with Morata cameo

Antonio Conte was pleased with Alvaro Morata’s 27-minute cameo in Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup on Tuesday.