Van de Beek: Bergwijn tried to get him to sign for Spurs over Man Utd

Donny van de Beek has revealed that fellow countryman Steven Bergwijn tried to steer him towards Tottenham before he settled on his move to Manchester United earlier this month.

Maguire needs partner to recreate Ferdinand-Vidic partnership – Berbatov

Manchester United need to bring in another centre-half alongside Harry Maguire and look to recreate the formidable partnership that Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic once formed, says Dimitar Berbatov.

‘Thiago Silva is going to need an oxygen mask!’

Chelsea look like being an adventurous outfit again in 2020-21, with Craig Burley claiming that ‘Thiago Silva is going to need an oxygen mask’ after joining a side loaded with attacking talent.

Chelsea complete £70m Havertz signing from Bayer Leverkusen

Chelsea have completed the signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth £70 million ($91m) including add-ons.

Arsenal re-sign Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid

Arsenal have re-signed Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.

‘I don’t want Messi anywhere near the Premier League!’ – Liverpool’s Robertson

Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson does not want Lionel Messi “anywhere near the Premier League” as speculation over the Barcelona captain’s future rumbles on.

Sanchez: I wanted to leave Man Utd and return to Arsenal after my first training session

Alexis Sanchez has admitted he wanted to leave Manchester United and return to Arsenal after his very first training session with the Red Devils.

Guardiola has failed again and again – Matthaus

Bayern Munich great Lothar Matthaus says Pep Guardiola ‘has failed again and again’ since leaving Barcelona and has described the Manchester City boss as ‘egocentric’.

Bale open to Premier League return

Gareth Bale has hit out at Real Madrid, saying his current club ‘make things very difficult’ as he continues to look for an exit.

We want to battle with Man City and Liverpool – Werner

New Chelsea signing Timo Werner says coach Frank Lampard is working hard on getting the team to the same level as Manchester City and Liverpool.