Klopp comments Coutinho links with Liverpool and Man Utd

Jurgen Klopp insists there is nothing in speculation suggesting Philippe Coutinho could re-sign for Liverpool – and has also distanced the player from a move to Manchester United. Coutinho is only a year into his contract at the Camp Nou following his £142million move from Liverpool last January, but there are already rumours he could …

Pellegrini discusses why West Ham don’t want Wilson

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has denied reports that the Hammers could look to replace Marko Arnautovic with Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. The Hammers are in the market for a new forward this month amid fears Austrian star Arnautovic could quit the London Stadium for a big-money move to the Chinese Super League. The 29-year-old’s …

Liverpool defender ‘ecstatic’ to sign new deal

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his delight at signing a new long-term contract with the club. The deal, which is understood to tie Alexander-Arnold to Liverpool until 2024, reflects the remarkable progress the 20-year-old has made since his last contract in 2017. “I’m ecstatic and really proud,” Alexander-Arnold told the club’s website. “I feel …

Man Utd boss encourages Lukaku, offers Greenwood update

Ole Gunnar Solsjaer has reassured Romelu Lukaku that he remains “a big part” of Manchester United’s squad. Marcus Rashford has thrived under Solskjaer’s management, making the centre-forward’s place his own which could restrict opportunities for big-money striker Lukaku. “He’s a big part of the squad, definitely, with his personality around the place,” Solskjaer said ahead …

Solskjaer on man-management: ‘Times are changing’

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes embracing everything that comes with modern footballers is key to getting the best out of them. It is a month since the Old Trafford hierarchy called time on Jose Mourinho’s turbulent tenure, with background backbiting compounding on-field struggles. Few were sad to see the Portuguese go and …

Kane injury gives Spurs chance to ‘create our new star’ – Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino says to try and find a replacement for Harry Kane in the transfer market would be a mistake and believes Tottenham have to find a “new star” from their academy. Spurs look set to be without their talismanic striker Kane for up to two months following an ankle injury and Pochettino has suggested …

Inconsistent Torreira ‘the same as Ozil’ – Arsenal boss

Unai Emery says Lucas Torreira is in a similar position to Mesut Ozil at Arsenal because of his inconsistency. Ozil could return for the Gunners against Chelsea on Saturday evening after Emery opted to leave him out of the squad for the 1-0 loss against West Ham, with the German’s future at the club called …

Giroud: ‘Some’ Arsenal players are ‘quite happy’ with Emery

Olivier Giroud has offered his thoughts on Unai Emery’s first few months as Arsenal manager. Emery was appointed as Arsene Wenger’s replacement in the summer, with Giroud having already left north London the previous January. The Frenchman joined Chelsea but has stayed in contact with many players still at a club he spent six years …

Albrighton looks back on Leicester spell as he extends deal

Leicester winger Marc Albrighton has signed a new contract at the club until June 2022. The 29-year-old’s deal was due to expire next year but he has now committed his future to the Foxes. Albrighton signed from Aston Villa on a free transfer in 2014 and helped Leicester win a shock Premier League title two …

Howe ‘recommends’ that £75m Chelsea target forgets rumours

Eddie Howe has told Callum Wilson to focus on Bournemouth and not let himself get distracted by talk of a big-money transfer. England forward Wilson, currently working his way back to full fitness following a hamstring injury, has been linked with a move to Chelsea during the January window. For £75m, which is mental. Cherries …