Conte defends Chelsea amid surprise Carroll & Crouch links

Antonio Conte has backed Chelsea’s transfer policy, despite a seemingly haphazard search for a striker reportedly doing little to quell the Italian’s frustrations at Stamford Bridge.

Sanchez to United not done at all, insists Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed talks are ongoing over a swap deal involving Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan but insists an agreement has not been reached.

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.

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.

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.

Chelsea in talks over deal for Roma full back Emerson

Chelsea are in talks over a potential move for Roma full back Emerson Palmieri, the defender’s agent has claimed.

De Gea not rushing into contract talks

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea is keen to delay talks over a new Manchester United contract until the end of the season.

Watch: Neymar score four and set-up two in PSG rout

Neymar recorded another individual landmark as Paris Saint-Germain thumped desperate Dijon 8-0 in Ligue 1 on Wednesday.