West Ham complete loan move for Inter midfielder Joao Mario

The 25-year-old becomes David Moyes’ first signing as Hammers boss, joining on loan until the end of the 2017-18 campaign West Ham United have completed the loan signing of Inter midfielder Joao Mario. The 25-year-old Portugal international joins the Hammers until the end of the season and becomes David Moyes’ first signing since taking over as …

Lallana suffers injury setback, joining Milner and Klavan on the sidelines

The England international has picked up a “little tear”, as illness and injury deplete Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool squad ahead of West Brom FA Cup clash Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has suffered an injury setback that will keep him out of Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with West Brom at Anfield. The 29-year-old, who only made …

No change on Sturridge's Liverpool future, but Ings will stay – Klopp

The Reds boss admits there is still a possibility one out-of-favour frontman could leave Anfield amid strong links to Inter, West Ham and Sevilla Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is not aware of any developments on a possible exit for Daniel Sturridge and says the striker could be in the squad to face West Brom on …

Perfect? Man City are nowhere near, says Guardiola

The Catalan boss has been buoyed by a trio of players signing extensions, but urged caution regarding squad complacency Pep Guardiola warned against the pursuit of perfection and insisted Manchester City will always have work to do to maintain squad harmony. Key trio Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho and Nicolas Otamendi all committed to new deals …

Morata, Courtois & Willian to miss Chelsea's cup clash with Newcastle

Antonio Conte has confirmed that he will be without a trio of senior stars as the Blues attempt to remain in the running for a major trophy Chelsea will be without injured trio Alvaro Morata, Thibaut Courtois and Willian for the visit of Newcastle United in the FA Cup on Sunday, coach Antonio Conte has …

Making deals is difficult – Guardiola on Laporte transfer

The Athletic Bilbao defender has been targeted by the Premier League leaders but the Catalan gave few details away on Friday Pep Guardiola says there is still work to be done before Manchester City can bring in fresh faces amid reported interest in Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte. The runaway Premier League leaders, who travel …

Better the Devil you know – Why Mourinho's new contract is good for Man Utd

The Portuguese coach has been handed a new deal at Old Trafford and it makes perfect sense for both the manager and the club It only needs a win away to Yeovil Town on the occasion of his 100th game as Manchester United manager on Friday night now for Jose Mourinho to cap off a …

Mercenary? Alexis Sanchez has joined the biggest club in England

Manchester United snapped up the Chilean at Manchester City’s expense, but claims he has gone to Old Trafford solely for money are ridiculous The ‘Anyone But United’ brigade have been in full voice over the last couple of weeks. The same people who constantly redefine the boundaries as to what is boast-worthy success in an …

'Nobody is coming' – Mourinho rules out Seri signing for Man Utd

The Manchester United boss does not expect any comings or goings at following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez Jose Mourinho insisted Manchester United will not make any more signings before the January transfer window closes amid links with Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. A quiet month was expected at Old Trafford before United pipped neighbours …