United yet to hold Morata talks – Perez

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists that the La Liga champions are yet to enter negotiations with Manchester United over forward Alvaro Morata.

Allegri hails ‘future Juventus leader’ Bonucci

Clubs hoping to sign Leonardo Bonucci may be disappointed after Massimiliano Allegri anointed the Italy defender as “the future leader of the Juventus dressing room”.

Can: Salah will do well at Liverpool

Germany international midfielder Emre Can is relishing playing alongside new Liverpool recruit Mohamed Salah at Anfield next season.

Furman not surprised by Pirates win

SuperSport United captain Dean Furman admits that he was not surprised at his sides 4-1 defeat of Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup having achieved a similar feat against the same side.

Pogba surprised by Mbappe, Dembele talent

Manchester United star Paul Pogba is surprised by just how talented and relaxed his France team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are.

Suarez wants Arsenal’s Bellerin at Barca

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez said he hopes Spanish right back Hector Bellerin leaves Arsenal to return to the Camp Nou.

Giggs: Rooney could stay at United

Wayne Rooney could remain at Manchester United next season if he accepts a reduced role, according to club great and former assistant Ryan Giggs.

United must wait a year for Talisca, say Besiktas

Besiktas says Manchester United will not be able to sign Anderson Talisca because Benfica have activated an existing clause to loan him for another season.

Verratti would be perfect fit at Barcelona – Garcia

Paris Saint-Germain star midfielder Marco Verratti is perfectly suited to playing at Barcelona, says former attacker Luis Garcia.

Highlights: SuperSport thump Pirates in the Nedbank Cup

Goals by Bradley Grobler, Jeremy Brockie and Kingston Nkhatha helped SuperSport United clinch their fifth Nedbank Cup trophy after they beat Orlando Pirates 4-1 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.