De Bruyne: City spending was needed

Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne believes the Premier League club’s spending spree is just what they needed.

Mourinho: Loss to Barcelona good for Man United

Jose Mourinho was pleased, despite watching Manchester United suffer a 1-0 defeat to Barcelona, describing the International Champions Cup loss as “very important”.

Conte admires ‘complete striker’ Kane

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte said he would choose Tottenham’s Harry Kane if he had the chance to buy any striker in the world.

Pogba on same level as Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Paul Pogba showed he is on the same level as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, following his performance against Barcelona.

Highlights: Neymar on target as Barca edge United

Watch highlights of Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat against Barcelona in the International Champions Cup at the at FedEx Field on Wednesday.

Guardiola refuses to rule out Mbappe pursuit

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out the possibility of Manchester City going toe-to-toe with Real Madrid in the ongoing battle for Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe.

Mata, Herrera provide United injury boost

Manchester United should be able to welcome back Juan Mata and Ander Herrera for Sunday’s friendly with Valerenga in Oslo, Jose Mourinho has said.

Mourinho says ‘dangerous’ fees a threat to football

Jose Mourinho has warned that the level of spending on players is reaching a “dangerous” level, but defended Manchester United’s own big-money transfers.

Conte pleased with Morata cameo

Antonio Conte was pleased with Alvaro Morata’s 27-minute cameo in Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup on Tuesday.

Lukaku hoping to emulate Ronaldo at Man United

Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku wants to get to the level of four-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo after his Old Trafford move.