Messi to City ‘impossible’ – Begiristain

A Manchester City swoop for Lionel Messi before the transfer window closes has been dismissed as “impossible” by Txiki Begiristain.

Arsenal deal for Lemar is dead – Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Monaco have “closed the door” to a potential deal for winger Thomas Lemar.

United re-sign Ibrahimovic on one-year deal

Manchester United have announced that Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to the club on a one-year contract.

Where EPL clubs need to improve

FourFourTwo assesses where each Premier League side still needs reinforcements as we approach the last week of summer transfer business.

Sanchez to return against Liverpool – Wenger

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is fit to return for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Pogba lauds Rooney after England retirement

Paul Pogba described former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney as a “legend” after England’s all-time leading goal-scorer retired from international football.

My relationship with Coutinho is fine – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp insists his relationship with Philippe Coutinho remains unchanged, despite reports of a third bid from Barcelona being rejected by Liverpool.

Costa would fit in at Marseille – Eyraud

Marseille president Jacques-Henri Eyraud indicated that Diego Costa may be the solution to his search for a new striker but admitted the Spaniard has a “complicated contractual situation” at Chelsea.

Giggs expects United to be hard to stop

Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs believes his old side’s impressive start to the season suggests they will be difficult to stop in their hunt for silverware.

Courtois takes swipe at Spurs fans

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois questioned whether Tottenham will be able to thrive at Wembley this season due to a lack of noise generated by the fans.