'I’m really at home here' – Sane open to new Man City deal

The Germany international winger has been in talks over a fresh contract for some time and remains optimistic about reaching an agreement Leroy Sane says he feels “really at home” at Manchester City and remains optimistic about signing a new deal at the Etihad Stadium. Sane has two-and-a-half years left on his current contract signed …

Guardiola rules out Man City move for €150m Saul

The Catalan says reports claiming that the Premier League champions are ready to meet the Atletico Madrid star’s release clause are wide of the mark Manchester City are not preparing to smash their transfer record with a bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Reports in Spain suggested City were …

Messi only has one skill? Iniesta not convinced by Pele's assessment of 'best player in history'

A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine believes his qualities remain without question, regardless of what a Brazilian legend might think Andres Iniesta is reluctant to be drawn on Pele’s claims that Lionel Messi only has “one skill”, but he is prepared to bill the Barcelona superstar as “the best player in history”. The Brazilian …

Credit to Mourinho: Manchester United boss has managed Rashford's progress perfectly

While there may be misgivings over the Portuguese’s treatment of other players at Old Trafford, his approach is reaping dividends with the 21-year-old Jose Mourinho often bemoans the common desire to always speak about those players who are not starting games rather than those who are. Such is life when you are Manchester United’s manager …

'Raheem is an incredible human being' – Guardiola rallies behind Sterling amid racism storm

The Englishman was praised for his strength of character by the Manchester City boss and fellow team-mate Leroy Sane Pep Guardiola has hailed Raheem Sterling as an “incredible person” after the Manchester City and England winger spoke out amid allegations he was subjected to racist abuse. Sterling issued a statement via his Instagram account on …

How Maradona helped Messi become the world's best free-kick taker

The Argentine learned the craft at La Masia but only became the world’s most lethal dead-ball specialist thanks to some advice from a living legend In Saturday’s clash with Espanyol, Barcelona captain Lionel Messi did something he had never managed before: he scored two free-kicks in the same game. That came as something of a …

'Is that it?' – Mertens unimpressed by historic 'This Is Anfield' sign ahead of CL showdown

The Belgian midfielder insists he will not be overawed by the atmosphere inside Liverpool’s stadium as Napoli stand on the brink of the last 16 Napoli attacker Dries Mertens has suggested that Anfield’s fear factor is exaggerated, ahead of the Serie A giants’ trip to Liverpool in the Champions League. The Italian side are currently top …

'The door is totally closed' – Lyon won't sell Aouar in January and plan to keep Depay

Jean-Michel Aulas discussed rumours surrounding the club’s prized duo, insisting that he is not planning to sanction winter departures Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has rejected the notion that Houssem Aouar could leave the club, while also addressing transfer rumours surrounding Memphis Depay. Aouar was heavily linked with Liverpool and Barcelona during the summer transfer window, …

Mbappe: Lack of training not a problem for Neymar

The French forward has suggested that his team-mate is good enough to make an impact without putting in the hard yards. Kylian Mbappe has stated that a lack of training is not an issue for Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar. The Brazilian has managed just 57 minutes for the French champions in the past month after …

Klopp favourite Firmino can spare Liverpool Europa League misery

The Brazilian has looked back to his best in the Reds’ last two games and will be key if they are to secure Champions League progress When Liverpool entertained Fulham at Anfield last month, sat in the directors’ box were at least 20 interested observers. The group had travelled from Germany for the game, guests …