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David Luiz still regards Angel di Maria as one of the best footballers on the planet and is looking forward to playing alongside him once he completes his transfer from Manchester United to Paris St Germain. After days of negotiation, the protracted Di Maria transfer saga appears to be nearing an end. PSG coach Laurent […]

Laurent Blanc claims Paris St Germain are close to completing the signing of Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria. United's tour of the United States ended on a disappointing note in the early hours of Thursday morning as they lost 2-0 to PSG in Chicago. Despite being named in United's party for the final stage […]

Slaven Bilic insists West Ham have not given up on completing a permanent deal for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song. Former Arsenal star Song will miss three months with ankle trouble, leaving the ex-Cameroon midfielder haggling with the Hammers over the length of a permanent contract. Song spent last season on loan at Upton Park, and […]

Norwich have announced the signing of winger Robbie Brady for a fee believed to be £7 million. Brady has left relegated Hull to link up with the newly-promoted Canaries and agreed a three-year contract at Carrow Road. The 23-year-old is Norwich boss Alex Neil's third recruit of the summer following the arrivals of Graham Dorrans […]

Swansea manager Garry Monk is adamant captain Ashley Williams will remain at the club despite speculation about his future. Monk admits reports of interest in the defender from Everton and Crystal Palace is nothing new as the centre-back has been linked with various clubs every summer. For that reason the Swans boss is not worried […]

Southampton have completed the loan signing of QPR defender Steven Caulker, Press Association Sport understands. Toby Alderweireld's decision to join Tottenham and a serious knee injury sustained by Florin Gardos has heightened the need to bring in defensive reinforcements at St Mary's. Saints manager Ronald Koeman has spoken of his wish to acquire at least […]

Jose Mourinho has hit back at Rafael Benitez's wife – with a remarkable jibe about his rival manager's weight. Montserrat Seara had claimed in Spanish newspaper La Region that her husband "tidied up the mess" left behind by Mourinho after Benitez took over at Real Madrid this summer – the third time he had joined […]

New Chelsea signing Asmir Begovic insists he has no desire to play second fiddle to first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Begovic joined the Blues from Premier League rivals Stoke on a four-year deal earlier this month following the departure of Petr Cech to Arsenal. The move has raised questions of Begovic's motives, with Courtois firmly establishing […]

Liverpool striker Danny Ings believes his all-action style can help make the jobs of the team's talented playmakers easier. Daniel Sturridge's long injury lay-off last season meant the Reds lacked anyone who was willing to stretch opposition defenses, which impacted on the space the more creative players had to work in. With Mario Balotelli seemingly […]

Jose Mourinho has claimed Arsenal are "more than ready to be title contenders" after spending heavily in the transfer market. Here is a comparison between the spending of Mourinho's Chelsea and Arsene Wenger's Arsenal over the last two years. CHELSEA 2013/14: Andre Schurrle £18million Marco van Ginkel £8million Cristian Cuevas £1.7million Willian £32million Isiah Brown […]

Arsene Wenger has rejected claims from Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho that Arsenal have abandoned their cautious transfer approach. Chelsea manager Mourinho has suggested totting up Arsenal's spending in the last two years leads to a "surprise", resuming his sparring with Gunners boss Wenger. Mourinho has labelled Arsenal as genuine contenders for this year's Premier League […]

Manchester United are unlikely to bid for another center-back if they fail in their pursuit of Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos. After claims Ramos wanted out of Real Madrid, United offered to swap David de Gea for the 29-year-old defender. However, it has become increasingly apparent in recent weeks that proposal will not be accepted, with […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Arsenal are ready to challenge for the Barclays Premier League crown this season. Arsene Wenger has delivered three Premier League titles since replacing Bruce Rioch as manager in 1996, but the Gunners have finished no higher than third in each of the last 10 seasons as the Frenchman often shunned […]

Aston Villa have signed Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew for an undisclosed fee believed to be £8.5 million. The 23-year-old has penned a five-year contract at Villa Park after leaving Ligue 1 club Lorient. Manager Tim Sherwood told avfc.co.uk: "I'm really pleased to bring Jordan to the football club. "He is a fantastic young player who […]

Stoke have announced the signing of former Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay. The 29-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Barclays Premier League club and will link up with his new team-mates in France. The club said on their Twitter feed: "£SCFC are delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international winger Ibrahim Afellay." Afellay […]