Gareth Bale set up Real Madrid's opener in the Super Cup With Cristiano Ronaldo gone, the path is clear for Gareth Bale to become Real Madrid's main man. But can he deliver consistently? Peter Smith takes a look... This wasn't how the new Real Madrid era was supposed to begin. Defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup in their first major fixture without Cristiano Ronaldo has...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reportedly eager to seal the transfer of Paris Saint-Germain winger Julian Draxler to replace Cristiano Ronaldo on the left-hand side of their attack this summer. The Spanish giants are yet to bring in a new big-name signing up front despite letting Ronaldo join Juventus earlier in this transfer window, which looks a risky approach as the new season begins. According to Don B...Full Story »

Leicester City manager Claude Puel is under pressure to keep his job, with the club already considering possible targets to replace him, sources have told ESPN FC. Sources confirmed a report by the Mirror that Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is on Leicester's radar to replace Puel should they decide to sack him, and Thierry Henry, one of Martinez's assistants with Belgium, is also under consider...Full Story »

Real Madrid signing Thibaut Courtois says he expects to start ahead of new teammate Keylor Navas. However, the Belgium goalkeeper is confident he'll be friends with the Costa Rican. He said, "When I came to Chelsea I did it to replace (Petr) Cech, I still talk to him today, the goalkeepers are part of a dressing room and they are also friends, I will do everything so that there is a good fee...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are waiting to find a replacement before allowing Toby Alderweireld to join Manchester United. According to Goal, the two clubs have a agreed upon a deal for the Belgian centre-back. But Spurs are determined not to leave themselves short for the season. Despite their public motives, United remain sceptical of Spurs' reasons for delaying the deal and are still continue to se...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool can't replace Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian joined Barcelona in January and Liverpool were expected to buy a replacement this summer, with Lyon's Nabil Fekir linked heavily. However, that deal has now fallen through. And speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Klopp admitted it would be impossible to replace his former playmaker. "You cannot replace Phil Coutinho...Full Story »

With Thibaut Courtois expected to join Real Madrid this summer, Chelsea have identified Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as their primary target to replace the Belgian, according to Sky Sports News. Courtois has less than 12 months remaining on his contract, and has frequently hinted at a return to Madrid - where he spent three seasons on loan at Atletico -- to be nearer his two children, l...Full Story »

Harry Kane signed a six-year deal at Tottenham in June Harry Kane has been voted Real Madrid fans' ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo in an online poll by Spanish publication Marca. England's World Cup Golden Boot winner claimed 26 per cent of the nearly 200,000 votes finishing ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani and Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi, who both received 14 per cent in t...Full Story »

After selling Alisson to Liverpool in a world-record fee for a goalkeeper, Roma have completed the signing of Robin Olsen from Copenhagen. Roma have announced the signing of Sweden international Robin Olsen as a replacement for Alisson. The Serie A side have spent an initial €8.5million to bring the goalkeeper in from Copenhagen, who could receive a further €3.5m in add-ons. He w...Full Story »

That’s according to Gunners legend Ray Parlour. Meyer is a free agent following the expiration of his Schalke contract at the end of last season. The German was once regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting prospects and has been linked with a move to the Emirates. New boss Unai Emery has recruited well as he looks to return Arsenal to among the Premier League’s elite follo...Full Story »

Paul Pogba scored against Croatia in the World Cup final. Michael Regan/FIFA via Getty Images Jose Mourinho has issued a challenge to Paul Pogba to recreate his World Cup form for Manchester United next season. The midfielder was a key part of France's success in Russia and scored in the final against Croatia as Didier Deschamps' side lifted the trophy. Mourinho confirmed the 25-year-old, who...Full Story »

With James Rodriguez suddenly determined to return to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich have begun preparations to replace the Colombian. So far this summer, Die Roten can count on a net profit of 40 million euros thanks to Douglas Costa's permanent move to Juventus and the free transfer of Leon Goretzka in from Schalke 04. It gives them room for manoeuvre in the market despite the uncertainty over...Full Story »

Maurizio Sarri has signed a three-year deal at Chelsea Chelsea have appointed former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach on a three-year deal. Napoli's president revealed Sarri was close to finalising a deal to take over at Chelsea on Wednesday, two days before Antonio Conte's sacking was confirmed by the Premier League club. Former Chelsea forward Gianfranco Zola will be appoi...Full Story »

CHELSEA  fear  Real  Madrid will swoop for Eden Hazard after Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus in a £99million move. The Spaniards put Belgian ace Hazard, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at the top of their hit-list. Eden Hazard could be on his way to Real Madrid And Hazard signalled his willingness to join La Liga by confirming it was his "dream" to wear that famous white shirt. Hazard had pr...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has reportedly told Barcelona chiefs to deliver the transfer of a top class midfield playmaker this summer, providing three top candidates. According to Don Balon, the Argentina international has listed Paris Saint-Germain pair Marco Verratti and Adrien Rabiot as possibilities, along with Juventus star Miralem Pjanic. Iniesta will undoubtedly prove a tough act to follow at the N...Full Story »

Chelsea are set to appoint to Maurizio Sarri as their new manager The former Napoli manager is due to sign a two-year deal, with an option for a third season. Sarri, 59, has told the Blues he wants to live in Cobham, Surrey, close to the club’s training ground. He has earned a reputation as a workaholic coach. Sarri’s appointment spells the end of Antonio Conte’s two-year r...Full Story »

Enzo Perez has been called into the Argentina squad as the replacement for Manuel Lanzini after the West Ham midfielder was ruled out of the World Cup with injury. Lanzini was in contention for a starting spot in Russia until he sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a training session this week. River Plate midfielder Perez has taken his spot in Jorge Sampa...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Unai Emery faces a vitally important summer transfer window ahead of him, if he is to stand any chance whatsoever of leading his side to an improved Premier League campaign next term. According to Portuguese media outlet O Jogo, the Gunners are lining up a summer swoop for Sporting Lisbon ace Gelson Martins, and what a signing he could turn out to be for them, if they manage to get...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has become Real Madrid's top target The Liverpool boss, whose team lost in the Champions League final against Real last weekend, received 29 per cent of the vote in a poll of Madrid supporters. That was significantly above the bookmakers’ favourite, Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino, who was in second place on 23 per cent. It is all part of the dance that...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 »