'It is very difficult' – Juventus go cold on Pogba return

The Manchester United midfielder has enjoyed a revival at Old Trafford and is reportedly set to sign a new contract after Jose Mourinho’s departure Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba’s return to the Serie A champions is “very difficult” to foresee. The France international has continually been linked with resuming …

'Madrid need you or they don't' – Huntelaar reflects on playing for Champions League holders

The Ajax striker is preparing to face his former club, with the Dutch team hoping to spring a surprise on Santiago Solari’s side Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar says that he has pleasant recollections of his time at Real Madrid – but that he has no real attachment to a team with a large turnover of …

'Ronaldo only wants Juventus' – Paratici explains how deal to sign Portuguese superstar from Madrid happened

The Turin outfit brought the forward to Serie A from La Liga last year, but it could have been a vastly different transfer saga instead Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has disclosed how the summer signing of Cristiano Ronaldo finally materialised and that a move for Mauro Icardi was overlooked by the Serie A champions. The Bianconeri brought …

'The Premier League is very attractive' – Dortmund star Gotze

With a blockbuster European clash coming up this week, the World Cup winner has aired his respect for his opponents’ domestic competition Borussia Dortmund’s Mario Gotze has labelled the English top flight as a ‘very attractive league’ as the German side prepare to take on Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday. Gotze has been …

Who is Nicolo Zaniolo? Roma and Italy’s most exciting teenager since Francesco Totti

The 19-year-old is the youngest player since Francesco Totti to score three Serie A goals, making a mockery of Inter’s decision to sell the midfielder Last year Inter’s chief sport officer Piero Ausilio confessed, “Selling Philippe Coutinho is the biggest regret in more than 20 years at Inter.” That may not be the case for …

De Rossi calls on Roma fans to mend Kolarov relationship

The Serbian full-back has been praised by the club legend, who called his team-mate a “brother” despite recent criticism from supporters Daniele De Rossi has called on Roma fans to repair their “fractured” relationship with Aleksandar Kolarov ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Porto. Kolarov was heavily criticised after his performance in the 7-1 …

'Run everywhere, give everything, eat the grass!' – Evra delivers stirring speech to Man Utd stars ahead of PSG test

The ex-Red Devils defender has called upon Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and more to step up to the plate for the visit of the Ligue 1 side Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has issued a rallying cry to the club ahead of their crunch clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. …

'Mbappe cannot be stopped' – Saha thinks PSG have edge over Manchester United

The Ligue champions have the advantage heading into the Champions League last-16 tie, according to the ex-France forward Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has warned his old side that they face an attacking force “who cannot be stopped” in Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes charge of his first Champions League …

'Change the script' – Solskjaer sidesteps questions on United future

The prospect of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League is of greater concern to the interim boss than his career aspirations. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to entertain questions over his long-term ambitions at Manchester United ahead of a defining period of his tenure. Solskjaer has led United to 10 victories in 11 unbeaten matches under …

PSG have the players to stop Pogba, insists Draxler

The Frenchman has been in exceptional form for Manchester United, but the German midfielder is confident his side can keep him quiet Paris Saint-Germain have players capable of stopping Paul Pogba in Tuesday’s Champions League clash, Julian Draxler insists. The Ligue 1 leaders head to Old Trafford for the first leg of their last-16 tie …