Man United and Barca keen to complete Frenkie de Jong deal but Dutchman not ready to leave
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez took to the microphone on the Camp Nou pitch before the annual pre-season curtain raiser, the Gamper, on Sunday night.
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Nathan Ake sends message to Man City defenders over his first team spot
Nathan Ake is looking to stay in the Manchester City team for as long as possible after making the most of his opportunity in pre-season.
Transfer fee figure Chelsea set to receive from Barcelona for ex-Bolton & Sunderland defender
Chelsea are set to receive a transfer fee of less than €10m from Barcelona for former Bolton Wanderers defender Marcos Alonso, acccording to reports.
Chelsea need new generation of defenders, says Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted with the performance of Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta and Kalidou Koulibaly on Saturday but with the back three having a combined age of 100 he knows the club must secure the next generation of defenders.
Manchester United turn attention to Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot
Manchester United are pursuing a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot as a possible alternative to Frenkie de Jong as the attempt to sign the Barcelona star falters.
Erling Haaland! Lionel Messi! Tottenham! Man Utd… Football, football (and volleyball), everywhere – The Warm-Up
MONDAY’S BIG STORIES Where to start? Ad There is nothing quite like the opening weekend of the Premier League. Or more specifically, there is nothing quite like that delighted or sinking feeling you get after your side wins or loses their first game of the season. So, without further ado, let’s jump to some very early conclusions*… Premier League‘If someone were to take the ball he would punch’ – Guardiola impressed by Haaland’s hunger11 HOURS AGO Erling Haaland! At this rate, he’ll score 76 league goals this season, and already has Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League record in his sights.
Cooper could land his own N'Golo Kante with Forest swoop for £8.5m "true professional" - opinion
Nottingham Forest kicked off their first Premier League campaign in over two decades yesterday but were unable to take any points from their visit to St James’ Park losing 2-0 to Newcastle United.
Xavi and Joan Laporta give latest on Frenkie De Jong after Barcelona thrash Pumas
Barcelona manager Xavi and club president Joan Laporta have reinforced their desire to keep Frenkie De Jong at the Camp Nou, but uncertainty over his future remains.