Adrien Rabiot has made a "huge mistake" in asking to be removed from the standby list for France's World Cup squad, according to coach Didier Deschamps. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, who has six caps, was overlooked for the main 23-man selection , with Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi preferred instead. Rabiot - who previously demonstrated a reluctance to adopt a more deep-lying role for his c...Full Story »

Jack Butland admits he called Joe Hart directly after the latter was left out of England's World Cup squad Jack Butland says he made an emotional call to 'hero' Joe Hart after finding out the latter would not be joining him in England's World Cup squad. After three successive tournaments with England, Hart's form at West Ham contributed to him missing out this summer, leaving Butland, Jordan P...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney is closing in on a move to the MLS Wayne Rooney has arrived in Washington for talks and a medical ahead of a proposed move to DC United, according to Sky sources. The Everton striker and his agent Paul Stretford will meet DC United's managing general partner Jason Levien and general manager Dave Kasper. It is also understood the pair are due to visit DC's new Audi Field stadium. ...Full Story »

Arsene Wenger's departure from Arsenal after almost 22 full seasons brought to an end an era at the club, and with Unai Emery taking the reins, the club could look totally different in the 2018/19 season. After a disappointing end to his time with Paris Saint-Germain, the former Sevilla coach has jumped straight back into employment and has been entrusted with the task of following on from th...Full Story »

Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea: Could it all depend on David Luiz? MAURIZIO SARRI has rejected a £5.2 million a year offer to manage Zenit St Petersburg as he holds out for an offer from Chelsea. Sarri, 59, was replaced last night by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis as his club agreed terms with former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti on a two-year-deal. But to complicate the situation, ...Full Story »

Manchester United are eyeing a deal for midfielder Fred if they can reach agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk, sources have told ESPN FC. Manager Jose Mourinho is looking to bolster his midfield after Michael Carrick's retirement, with 25-year-old Fred, who will be part of Brazil's World Cup squad, one of the names on his list. Mourinho is also interested in Tottenham centre-back Toby Alderweire...Full Story »

Andres Iniesta has hinted that he's set to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe. The 34-year-old playmaker left Barcelona at the end of the Spanish season after more than 20 years at the club and sources told ESPN's Jordi Blanco last month that he would sign with J1 League club. Iniesta wrote on Instagram on Wednesday: "Heading to my new home, with my friend @hiroshi.mikitani." In the accompanying ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has been named as the new coach of Napoli and has agreed a two year deal with an optional third, the club have announced. He replaces Maurizio Sarri, who was at the helm for three years, and is the eighth coach in 14 years. Ancelotti comes with plenty of experience having won 19 titles including four Champions Leagues and he has won the Bundesliga, the Premier League, Serie A...Full Story »

According to reports in Italy this afternoon, Serie A champions Juventus are keen on on bringing Paul Pogba back to the club this summer. ReturnIn one of the most highly-publicised transfers of all time, French midfield maestro Pogba re-joined Manchester United in the summer of 2016, after making the move to Juventus as a free agent in 2012. Pogba's 105 million Euro fee was the highest of al...Full Story »

Juventus GM Beppe Marotta says the door will always be open to Gigi Buffon. The 40 year-old goalkeeper is now considering his next move after announcing his departure from Juve. “Buffon is a great man, he left a wealth of great values," Marotta told Striscia la Notizia, who awarded Buffon the Tapiro d'Oro. “If he wants to play, go and play. If he doesn't want to play, the door i...Full Story »