Erik ten Hag told Manchester United’s players their lack of focus was “unacceptable” after blowing a two-goal lead against Aston Villa in the final match of their pre-season tour of Australia and Thailand.The curtain came down on the four-game series on a sodden, patchy pitch in Perth, where the Red Devils managed to produce a promising first-half performance in challenging con...Full Story »

WEST HAM have agreed a transfer for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca, SunSport can reveal. The two clubs finally met at a £30.5million up-front payment - with further add-ons. West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca from Sassuolo The Italian club were originally hoping to get at least £43m for the player dubbed the next Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, the...Full Story »

Manchester United have ruled out letting Anthony Martial leave this summer, sources have told ESPN. United were willing to listen to offers for Martial earlier this summer, but a combination of the France forward's preseason form and the uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo's future means he is part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the new season. Martial has made the most of his chance to impress ...Full Story »

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has missed out on the African Player of the Year award. Salah had an unbelievable season with Liverpool, sharing the Premier League Top Goalscorer award and helping the Merseyside club reach three finals. Salah played a huge part in guiding Liverpool to FA Cup and Carabao Cup victories, as well as taking Manchester City to the final day in the Premier League, a...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have been more than active during the transfer window, bringing in no fewer than six signings after just over a third of the window. As Daniel Levy tries to arm Antonio Conte with a team capable of holding its own against anyone, Spurs look well-prepared to qualify for Champions League football again. Yet there is still some work to be carried out in the market. Levy’s...Full Story »

There will always be attempts from clubs to turn fans against players if they refuse to leave, but there’s nothing you can really do once a multi-year contract has been given out. Barcelona have made some big moves this summer, but it will have a knock-on effect in terms of players needing to leave to bring the squad size down, but also when it comes to bringing in some funds to allow f...Full Story »

The England international has opted to join the newly-promoted side on a one-year contract Jesse Lingard has agreed to join Nottingham Forest on a free transfer. The England international left Manchester United this summer after his contract expired. He shared a video on social media confirming his switch to Forest. The 29-year-old was linked with a move back to West Ham, where he thrived on...Full Story »

Graham Alexander dismissed suggestions his side lacked sharpness after opening their season with a 1-0 European defeat by Sligo Rovers at Fir Park.Former Hearts and Falkirk striker Aidan Keena pounced on a short-headed passback from Bevis Mugabi to lob Liam Kelly in the 27th minute of the first leg of the Europa Conference League second qualifying round.Motherwell’s best efforts in respons...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says he's in the dark about what the future holds for his Manchester United and Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo asked to leave the Old Trafford club last month as he wants to play in the Champions League next term. The 37-year-old didn't travel with Erik ten Hag's squad for their tour of Thailand and Australia due to family reasons, but he's yet to find a new cl...Full Story »

The 47-year-old reportedly had a tempestuous relationship with tough-talking Scot Sir Alex Ferguson, who frowned upon his celebrity lifestyle. Former footie ace David Beckham ran into Fergie Credit: Goff But it was Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, rather than his former Manchester United boss Credit: Rex Happily it was Sarah Ferguson he and wife Victoria, 48, bumped into at a seafood rest...Full Story »

Manchester United finally scored 8 goals in two friendlies, something unthinkable for them last season. But it's a bit too early for them to be happy, and the nature of the friendlies will also wipe out their excitement of winning. However, there is still good news for them. Martinez, who Erik ten Hag wanted, has finally been paid at a price of 55 million euros, so that Man Utd will have a c...Full Story »

Tottenham are reportedly emerging as the strong favourites to seal the transfer of Barcelona forward Memphis Depay this summer. The Netherlands international's future has looked in some doubt for a while now after an unconvincing debut season at the Nou Camp last term. And now with the signings of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha in attack, it's surely going to be even harder for Depay to pla...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Cristiano Ronaldo could yet extend his contract at the club. The new United boss has ruled out Ronaldo leaving this summer despite suggestions the striker wants to depart Old Trafford to continue playing in the Champions League. Ten Hag said he is planning to have the 37-year-old in his squad next season. When asked whether he could stay at the...Full Story »

Memphis Depay could be set for a Premier League return with Tottenham Barcelona have slapped a £20million price tag on Memphis Depay - which Tottenham Hotspur could be willing to pay this summer. Barcelona have bolstered their attacking options this summer, with the acquisitions of Raphinha, from Leeds United, and the imminent arrival of Robert Lewandowski. And with the Polish forward exp...Full Story »

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Lisandro Martinez from Eredivisie champions Ajax, the club announced on Sunday. Martinez will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford to reunite with former manager Erik ten Hag in a deal worth an initial €57.37 million, which could rise to €67.37m through variables. The move is subject to a medical. An agreement has been reached...Full Story »

Former Spice Girls star Victoria Beckham has shared a glimpse into her wardrobe fitting for Vogue Australia as she rocked a pair of skintight PVC trousers on Instagram Victoria Beckham has treated her fans to a sizzling snap of herself modelling skintight leather trousers. The fashion designer, 48, showed off the incredible PVC look during a wardrobe fitting for her Vogue Australia cover. Sha...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag seemingly ended any doubt about Anthony Martial’s Manchester United future by backing the forward to get “even better” if he can stay focused and motivated.A big-money signing from Monaco in 2015, the 26-year-old had lost his way at Old Trafford in recent times and joined Sevilla on loan for the second half of last season.Martial’s unhappiness was laid bare b...Full Story »

Manchester United overcame an early setback to beat Melbourne Victory 4-1 as Erik ten Hag’s winning start to pre-season continued with a straightforward friendly triumph in Australia.Three days on from the promising 4-0 win against rivals Liverpool in humid Bangkok, the Red Devils travelled 4,500 miles to play the second match of their tour at the giant Melbourne Cricket Ground.Local side ...Full Story »

Ivana Rodriguez was forced to defend the partner of Cristiano Ronaldo after a family summer holiday in Ibiza. Ivana Rodriguez has blasted online trolls for hateful comments against her sister Ronaldo and his girlfriend shared pics from their family getaway with four of the five kids (Cristiano Jr, Alana Martina, Eva Maria, and Geo) Credit: instagram Georgina had a well deserved break in Ibiza...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to turn down a highly lucrative offer to leave Manchester United for Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN. An unnamed Saudi Arabian club have made a €30 million bid to sign Ronaldo from United while giving the Portugal captain the chance to become the world's highest-paid player by offering him €275m in wages for the next two seasons. Ronaldo, 37, has a c...Full Story »