Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Manchester United victory over Ajax in the Europa League final and secured a Champions League spot. Manchester United won the Europa League for the first time in their history thanks to a 2-0 victory over Ajax in Wednesday's final in Stockholm. Goals from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan secured the trophy and a route back into the Champions League group...Full Story »

Inter Milan have given up on trying to prise him away from the Premier League champions, with Luciano Spalletti now expected to take over at the San Siro. Conte never gave Inter any encouragement he fancied the job, and is now set to sign a bumper new deal which will significantly increase his £6.5m-a-year salary. The Italian has been a revelation in his first season in England, with even...Full Story »

Flamengo and Real Madrid have made their agreement pertaining to Vinicius Jr official on Tuesday, with the player joining Los Blancos' ranks in June of 2019 at the very latest. The 16-year-old Brazilian star could join earlier once he turns 18 as his contract situation changes then, although the Rio club want him to stay an extra year. A new deal with Flamengo was just a manner to regulate t...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has held talks with James Rodriguez about staying with Real Madrid. The Colombia midfielder is expected to leave Real this summer - with Manchester United his favoured destination. However, local pundit Eduardo Inda confirmed on El Chiringuito that Ronaldo is trying to convince James to stay. He revealed: "There has been pressure on James Rodriguez to stay. Cristiano Ronal...Full Story »

Ernesto Valverde will not take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season amid speculation he will imminently be announced as the new Barcelona coach. Valverde has been in charge of the Basque club since 2013 and led Athletic to a seventh-place finish this term. While Barcelona are yet to confirm the name of their new coach - an announcement is scheduled for May 29 - Valverde has been considered ...Full Story »

Costa, 26, has started just 14 Bundesliga games under Carlo Ancelotti this term and has grown frustrated at his lack of regular game time. He has played second fiddle to Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Kingsley Coman - being used in a rotation system by the Italian boss. Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Brazil international with Jose Mourinho keen to bolster his ranks t...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their transfer activity as Antonio Conte eyes serious reinforcements this summer to strengthen his squad. The Premier League champions will be focused on the FA Cup final this weekend, but it seems as though attention is also switching to the summer transfer window. According to the Evening Standard, Romelu Lukaku has now been made their top choice up front...Full Story »

Former international Frank Leboeuf expects Real Madrid boss and countryman Zinedine Zidane to eventually succeed Didier Deschamps as France coach. Fresh off claiming LaLiga for the first time as Madrid coach, Zidane's stocks are high in European football, having delivered the Champions League to the Spanish giants last season. It has been a quick and seamless rise for the three-time FIFA Wor...Full Story »

Sunderland scored a pitiful 29 Premier League goals this season. Fifteen of them - over half - were netted by 34-year-old Jermain Defoe. Without the veteran striker, the Black Cats would have been relegated long before the end of April. And despite the club's relegation to the Championship, there was never any doubt that Defoe would have plenty of top-flight clubs keen to secure his services...Full Story »

Sam Allardyce has left his position as Crystal Palace manager after just five months at Selhurst Park. Allardyce took charge of the Eagles in December and was successful in keeping Palace in the Premier League, winning eight of his 20 league matches in charge of the club. That run included huge results against Premier League champions Chelsea, a win away at Liverpool and a home defeat of Ars...Full Story »