Henry backs Lacazette for Arsenal success

Thierry Henry believes Alexandre Lacazette will succeed at Arsenal, but manager Arsene Wenger will need a full squad the for collective to similarly achieve.

Komphela expects a ‘closely contested match’

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela says he expects a ‘closely contested match’ against SuperSport United in their MTN8 encounter on Saturday.

United ready to pounce if Madrid let Bale leave

Manchester United will be “waiting on the other side” for Gareth Bale if the Wales star is unwanted by Real Madrid, according to manager Jose Mourinho.

Cahill concerned by size of Chelsea squad

Gary Cahill believes Chelsea will have to steer clear of injury problems if they are to defend their Premier League title.

Wenger thrilled with ‘outstanding’ Kolasinac

Arsene Wenger felt Sead Kolasinac made an “outstanding” Arsenal debut against Chelsea, having initially had doubts whether to play the defender at Wembley.

No agreement between Dembele, Barca – Zorc

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc rejected reports claiming Ousmane Dembele has agreed personal terms with Barcelona.

Ronaldo in Real squad to face United

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Real Madrid’s squad for the Uefa Super Cup against the forward’s former club Manchester United in Skopje.

Liverpool do not need another defender – Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists his side do not need to sign a new centre-back, despite continuing to be linked with a swoop for Virgil van Dijk.

Bayern will be perfect in a few months – Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski believes Bayern Munich will have found their top form within “a few months”, after beating Borussia Dortmund on penalties to win the DFL-Supercup, following a dreadful pre-season.

Dolly aims to inspire more European moves

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana international winger Keagan Dolly is hoping that his move to French outfit Montpellier will inspire more locals to make the move abroad.