Conte challenges Barkley to earn World Cup place

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has challenged Ross Barkley to earn a place in the England squad for the World Cup following his move to Stamford Bridge.

Coutinho undergoes Barca medical ahead of club-record transfer

Philippe Coutinho is undergoing a medical in Barcelona ahead of the completion of his transfer to the LaLiga leaders from Liverpool.

If Van Dijk is worth €80m then Coutinho costs double – Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo insisted Barcelona recruit Philippe Coutinho is worth €160-million, highlighting Liverpool’s big-money purchase of defender Virgil van Dijk.

Wenger conceded Arsenal were dominated by Nottingham

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger conceded his side were dominated by Championship side Nottingham Forest in their 4-2 FA Cup defeat on Sunday.

Barcelona present Coutinho at Camp Nou

LaLiga leaders Barcelona have provided the first glimpse of the club’s new signing, Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

Wenger suffers first third-round exit

Arsene Wenger lost an FA Cup third-round tie for the first time as holders Arsenal were stunned 4-2 by Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Coutinho agrees big-money Barcelona switch

Barcelona have confirmed a deal is in place for the big-money signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, the Brazil international set to move for a reported fee of £142million.

Van Dijk nets winner for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk immediately began repaying his £75-million transfer fee as he scored Liverpool’s winner in a 2-1 FA Cup third-round triumph over Merseyside rivals Everton.

Lingard, Lukaku late show sends United through

Jesse Lingard again came up with the goods and Romelu Lukaku was also on target as Manchester United left it late to seal a 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Derby County.

Chelsea complete protracted Barkley signing

Chelsea has announced the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton, the playmaker joining the Premier League champions for a reported £15-million.