'Pogba of old and lots of positivity at Man Utd' – Solskjaer stay should be a given, says Cole

A fellow member of the Red Devils’ 1999 Treble-winning squad believes his former team-mate should be given a permanent contract at Old Trafford Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be appointed as permanent Manchester United manager after restoring positivity to the club and rediscovering the “Paul Pogba of old”, says Andy Cole. A fellow member of the …

Nantes grant Cardiff extension over Sala payment, Warnock confirms

Nantes have granted Cardiff City extra time to make the first Emiliano Sala transfer payment, according to Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock. Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says the club have been given more time by Nantes to pay the first part of the transfer fee for Emiliano Sala. Sala became Cardiff’s record signing when he joined …

The most disliked Chelsea boss since Benitez – how Sarri lost the fans

The Blues supporters never took to the former Liverpool boss but their unhappiness was nothing compared to the backlash Maurizio Sarri is now enduring Not since Rafael Benitez has a Chelsea manager been as disliked as Maurizio Sarri. Blues supporters have grown bitterly disillusioned with the Italian’s dogged tactical approach, which they feel is responsible …

'I was drinking, not looking after myself' – Trippier credits Dyche for 'sorting him out' & wants to play for him again

The England full-back has fond memories of his time at Turf Moor and says that he would like to play for Burnley again one day in the future Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier has credited Sean Dyche with helping turn his career around during a time when he says he was drinking and not looking himself …

Chelsea warned Sarri-ball may force Hazard & Kante away from Stamford Bridge

Ex-Blues defender Mario Melchiot believes two players often played out of position at the Bridge may soon decide to look elsewhere for preferred roles Chelsea have been warned that Sarri-ball may be pushing Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante towards the exits, with Mario Melchiot suggesting that tactical tweaks could lead to high-profile departures. Two star …

Eriksen 'only focused on football' amid continued Real Madrid links

The in-demand Tottenham midfielder’s agent claims no further contract discussions are planned in north London until the end of the season Christian Eriksen “only wants to focus on football”, claims his agent, with the Tottenham playmaker set to see Real Madrid rumours rumble on as no further contract talks are planned at this stage. Having …

'They don't have the problems of before' – Wijnaldum expecting tough test against Solskjaer's Man Utd

The resurgent Red Devils are full of confidence and will give Jurgen Klopp’s side a difficult game, says a man preparing to head for Old Trafford Georginio Wijnaldum expects Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool to have a difficult game against Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are enjoying “a new flow”. United are unbeaten …

Fellaini claims he didn't leave Man Utd for the money & would likely have stayed under Mourinho

Click:filling portable torch The Belgian midfielder says he has headed to China for a new challenge and has no desire to return to European football any time soon Marouane Fellaini insists his move from Manchester United to China was not driven by money, with there every chance he would still be at Old Trafford had …

Van Dijk: I wasn't good enough to be a centre-half at 16 but now I want to be a Liverpool legend

The Dutch defender admits he has developed his game at a rapid rate in recent years and it has presented him a shot at major honours this season Virgil van Dijk claims there was a time when he “wasn’t good enough to play centre-back”, but as the world’s most expensive defender, the £75 million ($98m) …

Alarm bells ringing for Man City despite glorious Schalke comeback

The Blues produced goals when they really needed them to win 3-2 in Germany – and with 10 men to boot – but they also showed familiar vulnerabilities The manner of Manchester City’s late, dramatic and ultimately classy comeback against Schalke will have supporters dreaming of Champions League glory, even if we are several months …