Madrid can win six trophies this season – Alonso

Former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso believes the Spanish and European champions are capable of winning six titles in 2017-18.

12 deals that could happen before the transfer deadline

We’re all set for a genuinely thrilling final two days of the transfer window – and these are the whoppers that could still happen.

Furman relishes Cape Verde test

Bafana Bafana midfielder Dean Furman says he’s hoping his side can produce a consistent performance ahead of their Fifa World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde on Friday.

Atletico chief Cerezo ‘optimistic’ over Costa return

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo remains “optimistic” Diego Costa will rejoin the club, although he admits prising the Spain striker from Chelsea will be complicated.

We should beat Cape Verde – Baxter

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says his side have ”nothing to lose” when they take on Cape Verde in their Fifa World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Bayern won’t sign Draxler – Hoeness

Julian Draxler is not a transfer target for Bayern Munich, as Die Roten are already well-stocked in forward positions, president Uli Hoeness has said.

Neville ‘sad’ at Arsenal plight

Gary Neville believes Arsenal are in a sad state of affairs, with Alexis Sanchez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Shkodran Mustafi all close to leaving.

City will try everything to sign Sanchez – De Bruyne

Kevin de Bruyne believes Manchester City will try everything to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal if the forward is their top target before the transfer window closes.

Giggs worth £2-billion in current market – Keane

Ryan Giggs would be worth £2-billion in the modern transfer market, former Manchester United teammate Roy Keane outlandishly claimed.

Why Guardiola cashed in his values at City

The acclaimed coach Pep Guardiola was supposed to bring an exciting new dawn – instead, he’s just another spendthrift boss.