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Manchester United appear ready to cut their losses on record signing Angel Di Maria just 12 months after they splashed £59.7million to bring the Argentinian winger from Real Madrid. Even if they recoup a reported £45million for the 27-year-old, he will go down as one of the more expensive failed transfers in Old Trafford history. […]

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign defender Jose Angel Crespo from Cordoba, the Spanish club have announced. The 28-year-old full-back started his career at Sevilla, where he was part of the squad that won the 2006 UEFA Cup, before going on to play for Racing Santander, as well as Padova, Bologna and Verona […]

Chuba Akpom has hailed Arsene Wenger's decision to back his young players – and believes he can be the man to deliver the extra goals the Arsenal boss desires. The Gunners have been linked with a host of big-name strikers from across Europe as many believe Wenger needs to bring in a top-class finisher to […]

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will not break his promise to retire in 2017, even if he is offered a huge contract by a wealthy Qatari club. Van Gaal has been a big hit with United fans since he was appointed manager last summer. The Dutchman has restored an air of grandeur at the […]

Manchester United have bolstered their goalkeeping options with the signing of Argentina international Sergio Romero on a free transfer. The 28-year-old former Sampdoria keeper worked with United boss Louis van Gaal at AZ Alkmaar and will provide competition for Spanish stopper David de Gea, should the latter remain at Old Trafford. Victor Valdes is set […]

Louis van Gaal has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a "fantastic player" after admitting he is in the hunt for a marquee signing to boost Manchester United's chances of challenging for the Champions League. Van Gaal is hoping to mount a serious challenge for domestic and European silverware in the coming year after qualifying for the […]

Stevan Jovetic is set to join Inter Milan after the Serie A side announced he will have a medical on Tuesday. The Montenegro striker has failed to establish himself at Manchester City and will seek to relaunch his career in Italy. A post on Inter's official Twitter account read: "@stevanj35 [Jovetic] will arrive in Milan […]

Reported Manchester City target Kevin de Bruyne turned out for current club Wolfsburg when they faced Arsenal in the Emirates Cup on Sunday. The 24-year-old is believed to be a major transfer target for Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad Stadium and here, Press Association Sport's Mark Bryans takes a look at his performance in the […]

Theo Walcott scored the only goal as Arsenal beat Wolfsburg to win the Emirates Cup for the first time in five years – with Petr Cech keeping a clean sheet on his first appearance at his new home. England international Walcott has reportedly agreed a new contract with the Gunners and the 26-year-old hit the […]

Angel di Maria failed to board his flight to the United States and therefore did not join Manchester United's pre-season tour party on Saturday, Louis van Gaal has revealed. Di Maria, subject of serious interest from Paris St Germain, was due to meet up with his United team-mates in San Jose on Saturday. But the […]

Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign defender Chancel Mbemba from Anderlecht that hinges on a work permit being granted. The 20-year-old DR Congo international completed his medical in Newcastle and agreed personal terms with the Barclays Premier League club. Mbemba still needs to obtain a visa to complete the deal. A statement on Newcastle's […]

West Brom have offered a contract to Abou Diaby, whose injury-hit career at Arsenal has been described by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger as the biggest regret of his career. Diaby, 29, was released by the Gunners when his contract expired during the summer having been hit by a number of serious injuries over the last […]

Wayne Rooney has no problem bearing the responsibility of being Manchester United's main marksman next season. Rooney spent a large chunk of last season in midfield, but manager Louis van Gaal has told the 29-year-old he will be playing up front next term. The United captain scored 15 goals for the club last season and […]

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has vowed to fight Premier League clubs for the best players in the world and stop them from dominating the transfer market despite their new-found riches. The top of the English game is now awash with even more money following the new B£5.136billion television rights agreement. That deal does not kick […]

Diego Costa sees no need to change the approach which drew some criticism throughout his debut season in England. The Chelsea striker scored 20 goals as the Blues won the Premier League title, but his all-action style often provided as many talking points as his exploits in the penalty box. He was banned for three […]