Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is looking forward to working with David Alaba. The pair were together at Bayern Munich. Ancelotti, however, didn't reveal which position he is planning to play Real Madrid's new signing in next season. "Alaba is a complete player, with a lot of quality and tactically intelligent in defence," added Ancelotti. "I put him at centre-back in the last games [at...Full Story »

Manchester United's defensive woes Manchester United have been chasing a centre-back to partner Harry Maguire for some time. Victor Lindelof has proved a solid if uninspiring option, while Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe have all been found out at the top level. With Maguire, Aaron Wan Bissaka and Luke Shaw all vital cogs in the Red Devils' backline, a right centre-half does seem ...Full Story »

AC Milan are interested in signing Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, according to claims made by journalist Ekrem Konur. Lingard's stock in the football world has risen considerably following the scintillating stint he enjoyed on loan at West Ham. You'd expect the Hammers to be keen on signing him permanently as a result of his influence in getting them into Europe – but AC Milan? Nob...Full Story »

Saliba's rocky Arsenal career William Saliba joined Arsenal to much acclaim and fanfare as an 18-year-old who had excelled in France. However, the Frenchman is yet to make his competitive debut for Arsenal, and has now departed on a third successive loan. Having spent a season at Saint-Etienne, and six months at OGC Nice, Saliba will now join Marseille for the 2021-22 season. At just 20 yea...Full Story »

Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has revealed that the club are awaiting Cristiano Ronaldo's return to training with the rest of his teammates, which will come once the Portuguese star's holidays are over. After finishing as the Euro 2020 top scorer, the Portuguese is enjoying some down time and will report back to Juventus training later in the summer. As Nedved claimed in an interview ...Full Story »

The Rams only won one of their last 15 games of the season, narrowly escaping relegation on the final day of last season thanks to a 3-3 home draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Wayne Rooney invited One Direction star and Derby fan Niall Horan to Rams training Credit: Getty Rooney is looking to lift the mood at Pride Park after an eventful few months Credit: Getty Two failed takeover bids and the ...Full Story »

Accounts have been published, and things don't look good Florentino Perez Real Madrid have presented their accounts from the 2020/21 fiscal year, which was heavily influenced by the coronavirus pandemic. Los Blancos have estimated their COVID-caused losses to be at 300 million euros since March 2020, when LaLiga Santander was forced to stop and the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu had its doors shut...Full Story »

Federico Chiesa is the man everyone wants after his electric performances at Euro 2020, but Juventus won't be letting him go on the cheap after rejecting an opening bid from Chelsea for the star Juventus have rejected an £85million bid from Chelsea for Federico Chiesa, according to reports. Chiesa, 23, was one of the stars of the European Championships, scoring twice in the knockout stage...Full Story »

The 22-year-old has joined the French giants in a free transfer after his contract with the Rossoneri expired Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma just days after the goalkeeper led Italy to Euro 2020 glory. The Italy international left AC Milan last month after his contract with the Serie A side expired. Donnarumma, 22, penned an open letter to bid farewel...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Chelsea are preparing to include Tammy Abraham as a makeweight in a big-money bid for Borussia Dortmund talisman Erling Haaland this summer, according to reports. The Blues are believed to be keen admirers of the 20-year-old, who has established himself as one of the world's best young players since j...Full Story »

Kieran Freeman and Chris Mochrie scored their first goals for Dundee United as Elgin were hit for six in the Premier Sports Cup.United bounced back from an early setback as Tam Courts enjoyed a 6-1 victory in his first home match in charge.Kane Hester had already sent an overhead kick off the bar before giving the visitors the lead inside four minutes.United quickly responded and pressure paid o...Full Story »

First of all, Marcus; you don't need to apologise to anyone. Through your hard work, kindness, maturity and leadership over the past 18 months, you have made our country a better place to live. You inspired millions of us to go out and do good in a time when people needed it most. Yes, you missed a penalty in a major tournament final but you stood up and took responsibility in the most diffic...Full Story »

Lionel Messi could be forgiven for wanting to spend some time relaxing following his exploits for Argentina at the recent Copa America. Instead, the star has made a lot of fans very happy by signing autographs for supporters outside his Argentinian residence in the city of Rosario. At one stage, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner is absolutely swamped with items to sign. Ranging from Barcelon...Full Story »

As Chelsea begin to prepare for the 2021/22 Premier League season, Borussia Dortmund have provided a definitive update on their position on Erling Haaland's immediate future. The striker has quickly become one of world football's hottest properties, and with money seemingly no object for Roman Abramovich, it appears clear that the owner wants to deliver Haaland for Thomas Tuchel. MORE: Artet...Full Story »

Liverpool centre-backs Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez both "look really good" as they build towards comebacks from long-term injuries, manager Jurgen Klopp has said. The Reds boss has also delivered positive updates on two other defenders in Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was injured in the lead-up to Euro 2020, and Joel Matip. The four players are working on their fitness at Liverpool’s p...Full Story »

Donnarumma pens AC Milan farewell message Newly crowned European champion Gianluigi Donnarumma has said farewell to AC Milan ahead of a reported switch to Paris Saint-Germain. The Italy goalkeeper became a national hero as he saved from Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka to seal victory in Sunday's Euro 2020 final shoot-out. But he is now preparing for a change in scenery after spending his ent...Full Story »

Gary Mackay-Steven scored his second goal of the season as Hearts beat Cove Rangers 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup.Fellow Premiership sides St Mirren and Dundee also recorded wins in the second round of group stage fixtures.Hearts had an early scare in front of 2,000 fans at Tynecastle when Michael Smith cleared off the line from Leighton McIntosh, but Andy Halliday arrowed home a 30-yard strike ...Full Story »

England fell short at Euro 2020, however, Gareth Southgate's men still have a lot to be proud of, and for the first time in over a month, the English players were allowed to celebrate: properly. Jordan Pickford palmed away Jorginho's penalty to hand England a lifeline and up stepped Arsenal's 19-year-old sensation Bukayo Saka. Saka, who hadn't foot wrong all tournament, saw his penalty saved -...Full Story »

Raphael Varane's representatives are in talks with both Manchester United and PSG. Reports in Spain on Monday revealed the Real Madrid defender had come to an agreement over personal terms with United. However,Sky Sportssays the negotiations are still ongoing, and that Varane also remain in discussions with PSG over a potential move. Should terms be agreed, with either party, they would be ...Full Story »

La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have signed Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese on Monday. Atletico said De Paul joined the club on a five-year contract. He had been with Italian club Udinese since 2016. De Paul started for Argentina in the Copa America final against Brazil on Saturday, when the Argentines won 1-0. "I'll be joining the Spanish league champion and I know that...Full Story »