Conte challenges Barkley to earn World Cup place

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has challenged Ross Barkley to earn a place in the England squad for the World Cup following his move to Stamford Bridge.

Coutinho undergoes Barca medical ahead of club-record transfer

Philippe Coutinho is undergoing a medical in Barcelona ahead of the completion of his transfer to the LaLiga leaders from Liverpool.

If Van Dijk is worth €80m then Coutinho costs double – Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo insisted Barcelona recruit Philippe Coutinho is worth €160-million, highlighting Liverpool’s big-money purchase of defender Virgil van Dijk.

Barcelona present Coutinho at Camp Nou

LaLiga leaders Barcelona have provided the first glimpse of the club’s new signing, Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

Chelsea complete protracted Barkley signing

Chelsea has announced the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton, the playmaker joining the Premier League champions for a reported £15-million.

Arsenal complete signing of Greek defender Mavropanos

Arsenal has announced the signing of Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, who joins the Premier League club from PAS Giannina.

Lukaku fit to face Derby – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has declared striker Romelu Lukaku fit to face Derby County in the FA Cup on Friday.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah wins African footballer of the year

Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah won African Footballer of the Year, with Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang second and third.

Son rescues a point for Spurs

Son Heung-min cancelled out a similarly improbable long-range strike from Pedro Obiang as Tottenham snatched a 1-1 draw against West Ham.

5 ways Jurgen Klopp can improve Liverpools squad in January

January offers a time for managers to enforce their squad ahead of the second half of the season and – even after the much-needed addition of a new centre-back – there’s plenty of ways Jurgen Klopp can bolster his squad this winter…