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DEAL DONE: Ben Foster has signed a new two-year contract at Watford.
DEAL DONE: Shane Long has agreed a 2-year contract extension at Southampton.
Manchester United stars, including Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, were locked down in a different part of Carrington to protect them after Stoke boss O'Neill tested positive for Covid-19 before their friend match at Carrington.
RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner reportedly rejected a contract offer from Manchester United before opting to sign for Chelsea.
Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Arsenal.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has poured cold water on rumours suggesting Moise Kean may leave in the summer as he insists he can still become a big hit on Merseyside.
Liverpool have reportedly made progress in their bid to agree fresh terms with Georginio Wijnaldum.
Manchester City are reportedly contemplating an approach for Porto defender Alex Telles.
Tottenham star Dele Alli will soon find out if he will miss the crucial clash against Manchester United after being slapped with an FA misconduct charge in February. the attacking midfielder has been charged with discrimination after posting a short video on Snapchat where he appeared to mock a man of Asian appearance amid the coronavirus outbreak, which was then mostly prevalent in Asia.
Chelsea believe Borussia Dortmund's England forward Jadon Sancho, 20, will join Manchester United so have switched their attention to Bayer Leverkusen and Germany attacking midfielder Kai Havertz.
Richarlison will continue to attract big clubs but it won't be easy to sign him as he is always focused on Everton , according to former manager Marco Silva.
Manchester United stars were involved in a coronavirus near miss after Stoke boss Michael O'Neill tested positive before a friendly at Carrington. when O'Neill tested positive for Covid-19, the game was abandoned.
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has been named the world's most valuable midfielder in the latest CIES Football Observatory transfer value list.
Arsenal Invincible Jens Lehmann claims Unai Emery was "not good enough" to manage the Gunners. Emery was appointed Arsenal head coach in the summer of 2018 following the departure of legendary manager Arsene Wenger .
Manchester United may only move to sign Jadon Sancho this summer to make a marquee signing which appeases their supporters, according to Sky Sports expert Jeff Stelling.
Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva wants to stay in Europe after being told his Paris St-Germain contract will not be renewed, and believes he can play at a top club for at least two more seasons.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will be under more scrutiny following the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, according to former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker
Harry Kane may leave Tottenham in the summer after the club took a £175m loan from the Bank of England to support them during the coronavirus crisis. That is according to Noel Whelan, who believes a potential failure to qualify for the Champions League may force Spurs chairman Daniel Levy's hand in order to balance the books.
Bruno Fernandes has the mentality to be a big player at Manchester United ‘for a long time’ because of three key ways of thinking, according to Jermaine Jenas
Fernando Morientes believes Inter star Lautaro Martinez could fit in at either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Tammy Abraham will reportedly use Timo Werner's imminent arrival at Chelsea as an opportunity to negotiate a more favourable contract.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard should build his team around Antonio Rudiger, Mario Melchiot claims. However, the former Blues ace says Chelsea need to find the ideal partner for the Germany international.
Rudi Voller said Bayer Leverkusen were still hopeful of keeping Kai Havertz despite the speculation around the star attacker's future.
Arsenal are hopeful their relationship with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father - who is also the 30-year-old's agent - will help them agree a new contract with the Gunners' club captain.
Gini Wijnaldum want assurances for Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff that he would remain a key player before holding talks over a new deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus could part ways at the end of the season, according to Italy's Radio Rossonera.
Manchester City reportedly have no intention of accepting a cut-price offer for winger Leroy Sane.
Leicester City have lined up Ajax and Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, 27, as a possible replacement for England international Ben Chilwell, who is being linked with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Jose Callejon is hoping to extend his stay at Napoli beyond the end of the season.
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will have to lead the club to success if he wants to keep Harry Kane at the club, according to Tony Pulis.
England boss Gareth Southgate is planning for international football to resume in September.
Nordsjaelland youth coach and former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has confirmed club prodigy Mohammed Kudus is on the radar of “most of the big European clubs” but he prefers a possible move to Liverpool for the 19-year-old.
Manchester United are not willing to let Wales winger Daniel James, 22, leave the club on loan - even if they do sign England international Sancho.
Danny Murphy expects Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United because he won’t be able to play regularly with Bruno Fernandes."It's going to be very difficult to keep him happy if he's not going to play every single game and the fans have already turned I think.
AC Milan winger Samu Castillejo says he was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday.The 25-year-old posted in an Instagram story that he was the victim of an armed robbery, with reports in Italy saying he stopped at a traffic light in his car when two men approached him and took his watch.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti and a number of the first-team squad have joined senior club officials in accepting wage deferrals during the coronavirus shutdown, chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale has announced.
Paul Pogba will be forced to wait for a place in the Manchester United midfield after some impressive performances from other players.
John Obi Mikel has been surprised by the Liverpool star Mohamed Salah’s development since they played together at Chelsea.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is being backed as the one manager capable of getting the best out of Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele
RB Leipzig would rather sell 21-year-old French defender Dayot Upamecano, who has been linked with Arsenal, than lose him on a free transfer when his contract expires in June 2021.
Bayer Leverkusen swept aside overmatched minnows Saarbrucken to reach the final of the DFB-Pokal with a 3-0 away win.
England boss Gareth Southgate has hinted his side would walk off the pitch if they were subject to racist abuse again, saying fans should not get two or three free hits.
Olivier Giroud is still a target Tottenham, Inter Milan and Lazio - with clubs not giving up hope of capturing the France striker this summer.
Spanish giants Barcelona have until 7 July to meet the 110m euro (£98m) release clause for Inter Milan and Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez before it expires.
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Juanma Lillo as Pep Guardiola's new assistant manager.
England manager Gareth Southgate expects his side to be in a better position to try and win next summer's European Championships.
The Merseyside derby might be played in Southampton if Goodison Park does not receive the required safety certificate.
Fernando Corte-Real | Businessman gives more details on bid for Charlton Athletic takeover – Not promising big signings.
According to La Repubblica AC Milan, Napoli, Fiorentina, Everton and Atletico Madrid are all interested in Belotti & Torino are pricing their captain for at least €50m
Notable players out of contract at the end of this month:
‣ Meunier
‣ Willian
‣ Mertens
‣ Cavani
‣ R. Fraser
‣ Vertonghen
‣ Kurzawa
‣ T. Silva
‣ D. Silva
‣ Götze
‣ Pedro
‣ Callejón
‣ Bonaventura
‣ Lallana
MORE NEWS
SILVA TARGETS PL RETURN
Marco Silva wants to return to manage in the Premier League above all others but insists he will wait for the right club.
"No doubts it is my aim to manage in the Premier League, " he said in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News . "I love the Premier League.
I have managed three different clubs in the Premier League and it's the toughest competition in the world.
"We have many things to keep proving in the Premier League and it is something I'm looking for in my future. I don't know if it will be soon or not, but of course it's my aim.
"I am preparing for the right one. That doesn't mean it has to just be in the Premier League.
I have targets to manage in different leagues as well. I am not desperate to go for anywhere."
RODRIGUEZ TO MAN UTD?
Manchester United have been sounded out over a cut-price deal for long-term target James Rodriguez, according to The Sun.
The Colombia international is back at Real Madrid after a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich, but is struggling for game time as he enters the final year of his contract.
The newspaper reports that Man Utd have been long-time admirers of Rodirguez and Everton are also said to be interested.
Kick Off: Barca 'reject Utd's offer for Fati'; Ney 'to KILL his new step-father'
Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.
TOP HEADLINES
Utd give up signing Sancho & offer €100m for Fati but Barca reject deal (Sport)
It's been a complicated week for Ansu Fati despite being kept out of everything going on around him, per MD reports.
Ney 'to KILL step-father Tiago Ramos who got injured after quarrel with his mom'
Brazilian police are investigating an incident involving Neymar's mom and her boyfriend, model Tiago Ramos, per MD reports.
THESE THINGS HAPPEN
Messi returns to Barca's full training ahead of Mallorca game
Barcelona returned to training on Monday ahead of Saturday's game against Mallorca in LaLiga. In the images published by the club from the session on social media, Lionel Messi can be seen working alongside his teammates without any problems.
OFFICIAL: Nacho suffers a muscle injury to his right forearm
Zinedine Zidane had his entire squad ready for the restart of LaLiga Santander, aside from Luka Jovic, but Monday saw the Real Madrid coach dealt some bad news as Nacho Fernandez suffered a muscle injury to his right forearm.
OFFICIAL: Serie A to be decided by playoffs or algorithm if season stops again
Serie A will be decided by playoffs and playouts or an algorithm if the season stops again, it has been confirmed.
Chelsea go all out for Havertz in a £75m move for the Leverkusen star (Mail)
Chelsea will attempt another raid on the Bundesliga with a move for Bayer Leverkusen starlet Kai Havertz.
Sterling, Sancho and Co are ALL in top five most valuable players in the world
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has the highest estimated transfer value of players across Europe's big five leagues, while a whole raft of English stars follow closely behind.
De Gea reveals magnificent lockdown beard as the keeper gears up for restart
David de Gea has switched up his style ahead of the Premier League restart, returning to training with an incredibly bushy beard.
WHAT THEY SAY
Werner would have been perfect for Man Utd, says ex-Utd star Hargreaves
Timo Werner would have been “perfect” for Manchester United, says Owen Hargreaves, with Chelsea considered to have pulled off quite the coup in moving to the front of a queue for the proven frontman.
'Best I've seen' - Ex Madrid doctor labels Bale a better athlete than Ronaldo
Former Real Madrid doctor Jesus Olmo has claimed Gareth Bale is a better athlete than Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the Welshman as 'possibly the best I've ever seen'.
Ziyech offered brick wall warning ahead of Chelsea move
Hakim Ziyech has been warned that facing Premier League defences can be akin to hitting a “wall”, with Anwar El Ghazi telling the Chelsea new boy to ready himself for a physical battle.
PSG star Herrera slams Utd and lifts lid on disagreements that sparked his exit
Ander Herrera has slammed former club Manchester United after revealing his departure was not about money but because of 'disagreements'.
'Chelsea'll need a player like that' - Koulibaly urged to snub Utd & pick Blues
Kalidou Koulibaly should steer clear of Manchester United and move to Chelsea or Liverpool for success in England, according to Frank Lebeouf.
IN-DEPTH
Liverpool 3-1 City, Spurs 0-2 Chelsea ... Best PL games of 19/20 season so far
With a return date for the Premier League now set at 17 June and English football fans licking their lips at the prospect of some (any!) action within the next month, let's not forget we were actually pretty deep into a half-decent season before play was suspended in mid-March.
Courtois, Lukaku at West Bromwich & Hakimi... Best loan spells in last decade
Footballers are expensive. At the top tier of the sport the fees that clubs are willing to cough up for players without any concrete assurance that they'll perform well is truly staggering when put in a wider context.
Ronaldo vs Messi - The statistical answer of GOAT debate every season since 2010
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo is the sporting gift that keeps on giving. And although we're unsure whether their inevitable retirements will really end the bickering, at least it will freeze their statistics for us to draw some indisputable and terminal conclusions.
Not only Utd 8-2 Arsenal - 10 most humiliating PL defeats in the 21st century
The Premier League is often considered to be the toughest and the most competitive league in the world. With so many top clubs and stellar players plying their trade in the country, the English top-flight is always closely contested.
DEAL DONE: Shane Long has agreed a 2-year contract extension at Southampton.
Manchester United stars, including Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, were locked down in a different part of Carrington to protect them after Stoke boss O'Neill tested positive for Covid-19 before their friend match at Carrington.
RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner reportedly rejected a contract offer from Manchester United before opting to sign for Chelsea.
Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Arsenal.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has poured cold water on rumours suggesting Moise Kean may leave in the summer as he insists he can still become a big hit on Merseyside.
Liverpool have reportedly made progress in their bid to agree fresh terms with Georginio Wijnaldum.
Manchester City are reportedly contemplating an approach for Porto defender Alex Telles.
Tottenham star Dele Alli will soon find out if he will miss the crucial clash against Manchester United after being slapped with an FA misconduct charge in February. the attacking midfielder has been charged with discrimination after posting a short video on Snapchat where he appeared to mock a man of Asian appearance amid the coronavirus outbreak, which was then mostly prevalent in Asia.
Chelsea believe Borussia Dortmund's England forward Jadon Sancho, 20, will join Manchester United so have switched their attention to Bayer Leverkusen and Germany attacking midfielder Kai Havertz.
Richarlison will continue to attract big clubs but it won't be easy to sign him as he is always focused on Everton , according to former manager Marco Silva.
Manchester United stars were involved in a coronavirus near miss after Stoke boss Michael O'Neill tested positive before a friendly at Carrington. when O'Neill tested positive for Covid-19, the game was abandoned.
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has been named the world's most valuable midfielder in the latest CIES Football Observatory transfer value list.
Arsenal Invincible Jens Lehmann claims Unai Emery was "not good enough" to manage the Gunners. Emery was appointed Arsenal head coach in the summer of 2018 following the departure of legendary manager Arsene Wenger .
Manchester United may only move to sign Jadon Sancho this summer to make a marquee signing which appeases their supporters, according to Sky Sports expert Jeff Stelling.
Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva wants to stay in Europe after being told his Paris St-Germain contract will not be renewed, and believes he can play at a top club for at least two more seasons.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will be under more scrutiny following the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, according to former West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker
Harry Kane may leave Tottenham in the summer after the club took a £175m loan from the Bank of England to support them during the coronavirus crisis. That is according to Noel Whelan, who believes a potential failure to qualify for the Champions League may force Spurs chairman Daniel Levy's hand in order to balance the books.
Bruno Fernandes has the mentality to be a big player at Manchester United ‘for a long time’ because of three key ways of thinking, according to Jermaine Jenas
Fernando Morientes believes Inter star Lautaro Martinez could fit in at either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Tammy Abraham will reportedly use Timo Werner's imminent arrival at Chelsea as an opportunity to negotiate a more favourable contract.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard should build his team around Antonio Rudiger, Mario Melchiot claims. However, the former Blues ace says Chelsea need to find the ideal partner for the Germany international.
Rudi Voller said Bayer Leverkusen were still hopeful of keeping Kai Havertz despite the speculation around the star attacker's future.
Arsenal are hopeful their relationship with striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father - who is also the 30-year-old's agent - will help them agree a new contract with the Gunners' club captain.
Gini Wijnaldum want assurances for Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff that he would remain a key player before holding talks over a new deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus could part ways at the end of the season, according to Italy's Radio Rossonera.
Manchester City reportedly have no intention of accepting a cut-price offer for winger Leroy Sane.
Leicester City have lined up Ajax and Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, 27, as a possible replacement for England international Ben Chilwell, who is being linked with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Jose Callejon is hoping to extend his stay at Napoli beyond the end of the season.
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will have to lead the club to success if he wants to keep Harry Kane at the club, according to Tony Pulis.
England boss Gareth Southgate is planning for international football to resume in September.
Nordsjaelland youth coach and former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has confirmed club prodigy Mohammed Kudus is on the radar of “most of the big European clubs” but he prefers a possible move to Liverpool for the 19-year-old.
Manchester United are not willing to let Wales winger Daniel James, 22, leave the club on loan - even if they do sign England international Sancho.
Danny Murphy expects Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United because he won’t be able to play regularly with Bruno Fernandes."It's going to be very difficult to keep him happy if he's not going to play every single game and the fans have already turned I think.
AC Milan winger Samu Castillejo says he was robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday.The 25-year-old posted in an Instagram story that he was the victim of an armed robbery, with reports in Italy saying he stopped at a traffic light in his car when two men approached him and took his watch.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti and a number of the first-team squad have joined senior club officials in accepting wage deferrals during the coronavirus shutdown, chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale has announced.
Paul Pogba will be forced to wait for a place in the Manchester United midfield after some impressive performances from other players.
John Obi Mikel has been surprised by the Liverpool star Mohamed Salah’s development since they played together at Chelsea.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is being backed as the one manager capable of getting the best out of Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele
RB Leipzig would rather sell 21-year-old French defender Dayot Upamecano, who has been linked with Arsenal, than lose him on a free transfer when his contract expires in June 2021.
Bayer Leverkusen swept aside overmatched minnows Saarbrucken to reach the final of the DFB-Pokal with a 3-0 away win.
England boss Gareth Southgate has hinted his side would walk off the pitch if they were subject to racist abuse again, saying fans should not get two or three free hits.
Olivier Giroud is still a target Tottenham, Inter Milan and Lazio - with clubs not giving up hope of capturing the France striker this summer.
Spanish giants Barcelona have until 7 July to meet the 110m euro (£98m) release clause for Inter Milan and Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez before it expires.
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Juanma Lillo as Pep Guardiola's new assistant manager.
England manager Gareth Southgate expects his side to be in a better position to try and win next summer's European Championships.
The Merseyside derby might be played in Southampton if Goodison Park does not receive the required safety certificate.
Fernando Corte-Real | Businessman gives more details on bid for Charlton Athletic takeover – Not promising big signings.
According to La Repubblica AC Milan, Napoli, Fiorentina, Everton and Atletico Madrid are all interested in Belotti & Torino are pricing their captain for at least €50m
Notable players out of contract at the end of this month:
‣ Meunier
‣ Willian
‣ Mertens
‣ Cavani
‣ R. Fraser
‣ Vertonghen
‣ Kurzawa
‣ T. Silva
‣ D. Silva
‣ Götze
‣ Pedro
‣ Callejón
‣ Bonaventura
‣ Lallana
MORE NEWS
SILVA TARGETS PL RETURN
Marco Silva wants to return to manage in the Premier League above all others but insists he will wait for the right club.
"No doubts it is my aim to manage in the Premier League, " he said in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News . "I love the Premier League.
I have managed three different clubs in the Premier League and it's the toughest competition in the world.
"We have many things to keep proving in the Premier League and it is something I'm looking for in my future. I don't know if it will be soon or not, but of course it's my aim.
"I am preparing for the right one. That doesn't mean it has to just be in the Premier League.
I have targets to manage in different leagues as well. I am not desperate to go for anywhere."
RODRIGUEZ TO MAN UTD?
Manchester United have been sounded out over a cut-price deal for long-term target James Rodriguez, according to The Sun.
The Colombia international is back at Real Madrid after a two-year loan spell at Bayern Munich, but is struggling for game time as he enters the final year of his contract.
The newspaper reports that Man Utd have been long-time admirers of Rodirguez and Everton are also said to be interested.
Kick Off: Barca 'reject Utd's offer for Fati'; Ney 'to KILL his new step-father'
Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.
TOP HEADLINES
Utd give up signing Sancho & offer €100m for Fati but Barca reject deal (Sport)
It's been a complicated week for Ansu Fati despite being kept out of everything going on around him, per MD reports.
Ney 'to KILL step-father Tiago Ramos who got injured after quarrel with his mom'
Brazilian police are investigating an incident involving Neymar's mom and her boyfriend, model Tiago Ramos, per MD reports.
THESE THINGS HAPPEN
Messi returns to Barca's full training ahead of Mallorca game
Barcelona returned to training on Monday ahead of Saturday's game against Mallorca in LaLiga. In the images published by the club from the session on social media, Lionel Messi can be seen working alongside his teammates without any problems.
OFFICIAL: Nacho suffers a muscle injury to his right forearm
Zinedine Zidane had his entire squad ready for the restart of LaLiga Santander, aside from Luka Jovic, but Monday saw the Real Madrid coach dealt some bad news as Nacho Fernandez suffered a muscle injury to his right forearm.
OFFICIAL: Serie A to be decided by playoffs or algorithm if season stops again
Serie A will be decided by playoffs and playouts or an algorithm if the season stops again, it has been confirmed.
Chelsea go all out for Havertz in a £75m move for the Leverkusen star (Mail)
Chelsea will attempt another raid on the Bundesliga with a move for Bayer Leverkusen starlet Kai Havertz.
Sterling, Sancho and Co are ALL in top five most valuable players in the world
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has the highest estimated transfer value of players across Europe's big five leagues, while a whole raft of English stars follow closely behind.
De Gea reveals magnificent lockdown beard as the keeper gears up for restart
David de Gea has switched up his style ahead of the Premier League restart, returning to training with an incredibly bushy beard.
WHAT THEY SAY
Werner would have been perfect for Man Utd, says ex-Utd star Hargreaves
Timo Werner would have been “perfect” for Manchester United, says Owen Hargreaves, with Chelsea considered to have pulled off quite the coup in moving to the front of a queue for the proven frontman.
'Best I've seen' - Ex Madrid doctor labels Bale a better athlete than Ronaldo
Former Real Madrid doctor Jesus Olmo has claimed Gareth Bale is a better athlete than Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the Welshman as 'possibly the best I've ever seen'.
Ziyech offered brick wall warning ahead of Chelsea move
Hakim Ziyech has been warned that facing Premier League defences can be akin to hitting a “wall”, with Anwar El Ghazi telling the Chelsea new boy to ready himself for a physical battle.
PSG star Herrera slams Utd and lifts lid on disagreements that sparked his exit
Ander Herrera has slammed former club Manchester United after revealing his departure was not about money but because of 'disagreements'.
'Chelsea'll need a player like that' - Koulibaly urged to snub Utd & pick Blues
Kalidou Koulibaly should steer clear of Manchester United and move to Chelsea or Liverpool for success in England, according to Frank Lebeouf.
IN-DEPTH
Liverpool 3-1 City, Spurs 0-2 Chelsea ... Best PL games of 19/20 season so far
With a return date for the Premier League now set at 17 June and English football fans licking their lips at the prospect of some (any!) action within the next month, let's not forget we were actually pretty deep into a half-decent season before play was suspended in mid-March.
Courtois, Lukaku at West Bromwich & Hakimi... Best loan spells in last decade
Footballers are expensive. At the top tier of the sport the fees that clubs are willing to cough up for players without any concrete assurance that they'll perform well is truly staggering when put in a wider context.
Ronaldo vs Messi - The statistical answer of GOAT debate every season since 2010
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo is the sporting gift that keeps on giving. And although we're unsure whether their inevitable retirements will really end the bickering, at least it will freeze their statistics for us to draw some indisputable and terminal conclusions.
Not only Utd 8-2 Arsenal - 10 most humiliating PL defeats in the 21st century
The Premier League is often considered to be the toughest and the most competitive league in the world. With so many top clubs and stellar players plying their trade in the country, the English top-flight is always closely contested.
