Januzaj joins Dortmund on loan

Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj has joined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season.

Van Gaal: We were too dominant to change

Louis van Gaal has claimed Manchester United were "too dominant" to react to Swansea's tactical change in their 2-1 Premier League defeat.

Monk hails 'brave and clinical' Swansea

Garry Monk has labelled Swansea as 'brave' following their 2-1 victory over Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

Koeman adamant over Wanyama future

Ronald Koeman has admitted that Victor Wanyama asked to leave Southampton, but the club will sell no more players after beating Norwich 3-0.

Neil 'disappointed' after Norwich defeat

Alex Neil admitted his Norwich side "didn't work hard enough" in falling to defeat against Southampton, bringing to an end his impressive away record.

Man City signing De Bruyne targets titles

Kevin De Bruyne spoke of his desire to win titles after sealing his much-anticipated £50.8million move to Manchester City on a six-year deal.

Southampton off the mark with victory

Southampton picked up their first Premier League win of the season as a Dusan Tadic brace inspired them to a 3-1 victory over 10-man Norwich.

Draw leaves Sherwood hamstrung - literally

Tim Sherwood has revealed he pulled a hamstring when 'sulking' during Aston Villa's 2-2 Premier League draw with Sunderland.

Pell lauds Sterling; coy on De Bruyne

Manuel Pellegrini was full of praise for Raheem Sterling after Manchester City beat Watford, but remains coy on a move for Kevin De Bruyne.

Pardew praises 'one of the best' games

Alan Pardew dubbed his Crystal Palace side's 2-1 victory over Chelsea as "one of the best performances I've seen from one of my teams".

Mourinho credits Palace following defeat

Jose Mourinho was quick to credit Crystal Palace after they beat his Chelsea side 2-1, but the boss has not conceded the Premier League title.

'We have been robbed,' cries Sherwood

Tim Sherwood claimed Aston Villa had "been robbed" after watching his side squander a lead to draw 2-2 with Sunderland on Saturday.

Journalists criticise 'typical' Mourinho

Sunday Times journalist Jonathan Norcroft and Jason Burt of the Daily Telegraph say Jose Mourinho is showing "signs of rebellion" at Chelsea.

Cisse 'could quit' Newcastle - Agent

Papiss Cisse could leave Newcastle United before the end of the transfer window, according to the striker's agent.

Markovic leaves Liverpool on loan

Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic has signed a season-long loan deal at Fenerbahce.

Jonny Evans joins West Brom

West Brom have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.

Markovic has Fenerbahce medical

Lazar Markovic is a step closer to finalising his loan move from Liverpool to Fenerbahce after completing a medical.

Man United defender heading for Celtic

Celtic have signed Man United centre-half Tyler Blackett on a season-long loan, potentially paving the way for Virgil van Dijk to leave.

Kane targets NFL role upon retirement

Spurs striker Harry Kane has revealed his desire to try his hand in the NFL after his football career is over.

Martinez: Stones a future England captain

Roberto Martinez was 'satisfied' with Everton's 0-0 draw against Spurs, with the Spaniard lauding the performance of wantaway John Stones.

Pochettino 'trusts' Kane despite drought

Mauricio Pochettino insists he 'trusts' Harry Kane despite the striker extending his goal drought in Spurs' 0-0 draw with Everton.

Ranieri laments lack of 'personality'

Claudio Ranieri felt Leicester's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth was a fair result, but said his side "had not great personality" during the game.

Hughes criticises lack of 'common sense'

Mark Hughes was critical of the "harsh" red cards handed out to Ibrahim Afellay and Charlie Adam in Stoke's 1-0 defeat to West Brom.

Neymar pleads for 'calm' over Barca future

Neymar has dismissed reports of a move to Man United, saying he wants to stay at Barcelona "no matter how many million pound offers come from England".

Walcott sure goals will come

Theo Walcott is convinced he will rediscover his touch in front of goal as he attempts to help Arsenal mount a bid for honours.

Swansea fight back to beat United

Swansea came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Manchester United thanks to second-half goals from Andre Ayew and Bafetimbi Gomis.

Rodgers hails new arrivals

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes this summer's signings have given his side a hunger they lost last season.

Denayer agrees Galatasaray switch

Jason Denayer is set to become the latest Man City exit after his agent confirmed that his client has opted to join Galatasaray on loan.

Mourinho won't comment on Stones

Jose Mourinho has refused to comment on Chelsea's pursuit of Everton defender John Stones.

Howe eyes home comforts

Eddie Howe believes Bournemouth’s home form will be "very important" to their chances of survival in the Premier League this season.

Berahino could still leave WBA - Pulis

Tony Pulis believes Saido Berahino is not "110 per-cent clear" on his future and has refused to rule out the striker leaving The Hawthorns.

Lopes leaves City for Monaco

Marcos Lopes has joined Monaco on a permanent deal from Manchester City.

Pellegrini quiet on De Bruyne transfer

Manuel Pellegrini refused to talk about Kevin De Bruyne or Manchester City's Champions League draw in his press conference on Friday.

Peace 'sympathetic' but Berahino stays

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has released a statement in which he says he has told Saido Berahino he will not be allowed to leave during this transfer window.

Everton chief: Stones not for sale

Everton have rejected a transfer request from wantaway defender John Stones, telling Chelsea the in-demand centre-back is "not for sale".

Sturridge returns to Reds training

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge's recovery programme has been stepped up with the England international set to complete a full week of training.

'De Bruyne deal may be close'

Kevin De Bruyne's agent says Manchester City may soon have a deal in place to sign the Wolfsburg midfielder.

Liverpool want to keep Lucas after U-turn

Liverpool have told Besiktas they want to keep midfielder Lucas Leiva after his recall on Monday night.

The Corridor Gossip

United in for Berahino, Arsenal close to Kokorin, Spurs make Illarramendi move, Chelsea to go to £40m for Stones...

Milner excited by Liverpool potential

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has no regrets about leaving Manchester City and says the Reds will get even better as the season progresses.

Valdes set to leave United for Besiktas

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes is set to leave the club to join Besiktas on a free transfer.

Bellerin dismisses second-season syndrome

Hector Bellerin says he "doesn't believe" in second-season syndrome after breaking into the Arsenal first team last season.

Lamela keen to push through Inter move

Erik Lamela is in talks with Inter Milan and wants to return to Serie A, according to the Tottenham flop's father.

Spurs want Son Heung-min

Bayer Leverkusen are trying to reach an agreement with Tottenham over the sale of striker Son Heung-min.

Van Gaal: Fellaini can be our No. 9

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that Marouane Fellaini will play as a striker this season

Stones submits transfer request

John Stones has handed in a transfer request in a bid to force through a move to Chelsea, according to reports.

Spurs' £22m Berahino bid rejected

West Brom have rejected a new bid for striker Saido Berahino from Tottenham, the Midlands club have announced.

Benzema happy to call Madrid home

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has insisted he has no plans to leave the Bernabeu.

Berahino transfer request rejected

West Brom have rejected a transfer request from Tottenham target Saido Berahino.

Goalkeepers shine in Emirates stalemate

Both Arsenal and Liverpool enjoyed a half of dominance at Emirates Stadium - but neither side could find a goal as an exciting game ended 0-0.

Sherwood blames 'poor goals' for loss

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has pointed the finger at his defence following Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Pardew hails Sako performance

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has praised 'match-winner' Bakary Sako following Saturday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Advocaat: Sunderland could have won

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat believes his side could have secured their first win of the season following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Swansea.

Monk: Swansea lacked clinical edge

Swansea boss Garry Monk admits he is slightly 'disappointed' to have not beaten Sunderland following Saturday's 1-1 draw.

Pellegrini praises Sterling after win

Manuel Pellegrini was full of praise for Raheem Sterling after Manchester City kept their perfect start intact with a 2-0 win over Everton.

Martinez admits defeat is 'hard to take'

Roberto Martinez believes Everton were missing a "bit of luck" in their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, and his side had "very good moments".

'No-one is for sale' at Saints says Koeman

Ronald Koeman has insisted "no-one is for sale" at Southampton after being impressed by his side's defending in the 0-0 draw at Watford.

Pedro inspires 10-man Chelsea to victory

Pedro struck a debut Chelsea goal to inspire the champions to their first win of the season at West Brom as John Terry's wretched campaign continued.

Mourinho: People love Chelsea to lose

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea "are fighting against a lot" after the Blues recorded their first win of the season by beating West Brom 3-2.

Flores: Watford victory was 'impossible'

Quique Sanchez Flores has Watford are "working very hard" to make more signings after drawing 0-0 with Southampton.

Mane injured as Watford hold Southampton

Watford and Southampton are still searching for their first Barclays Premier League wins of the season after playing out a scrappy 0-0 draw.

Pulis unhappy with transfer window influence

Tony Pulis spoke of his frustration over the transfer window after leaving out Saido Berahino from West Brom's 3-2 defeat to Chelsea.

Kenedy excited to complete Chelsea transfer

Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage forward Kenedy from Fluminense.

Howe: Wilson was 'sublime'

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has praised hat-trick hero Callum Wilson following the Cherries' 4-3 win over West Ham on Saturday.

Rodgers: Victory can be big boost

Liverpool can land a psychological blow on Arsenal with victory at the Emirates Stadium, according to Brendan Rodgers.

Bilic blames 'errors' for defeat

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic admits he is 'surprised' by his side's poor performance following their 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth.

Ozil wants home comforts

Mesut Ozil has called on Arsenal to underline their title credentials with victory over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

Man City impress in victory over Everton

Aleksandar Kolarov and Samir Nasri struck in the second half as Manchester City maintained their winning start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Everton.

Mourinho in no rush to trim Chelsea squad

Jose Mourinho is not overly concerned by Chelsea's start to the season and says the arrival of Pedro does not necessarily mean a player will be sold.

LVG: 'Fantastic' United unlucky not to win

Louis van Gaal said Manchester United were "fantastic as a team" against Newcastle but did not make the right choices in the final third.

Carroll closing on return to fitness

West Ham striker Andy Carroll expects to return to full fitness in a couple of weeks.

Everton v Man City team news & stats

Manchester City go to Everton on Sunday looking to win a ninth straight game for the first time in the top flight since 1912.

Austin blasts Sullivan 'slur'

Charlie Austin has hit back at an "outrageous slur" from West Ham owner David Sullivan about his fitness.

No truth to Defoe rumours - Howe

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe reveals he is admirer of Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe - but he will not be re-signing for the Cherries.

Pupils to discover GCSE results

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their GCSE results.

Hammers agree deal for Barcelona's Song

David Sullivan has revealed West Ham have agreed a fee for Alex Song - but admits signing the Barcelona man could be something of a "gamble".

Saints rule out Mane transfer

Southampton insist Manchester United target Sadio Mane is not for sale.

Arteta hails Arsenal quality and depth

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have their best group of players in terms of both numbers and quality for "many, many years."

Depay Superb, But United's Defensive Unease Appears

This was a night to welcome Manchester United's new No. 7, with Memphis Depay's arrival confirmed in style. However, beware complacency with this United defence...

Verratti open to Premier League move

PSG midfielder Marco Verratti has hinted at a move to the Premier League, which has reportedly alerted Arsenal and Manchester United.

Neville: United have best defence

Gary Neville believes that Manchester United are the best defensive team in the Premier League.

Wolfsburg braced for De Bruyne bid

Wolfsburg are expecting an offer for playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, the club's director of sport Klaus Allofs has said.

Benteke strike edges Liverpool to win

Christian Benteke scored his first goal for Liverpool as the Reds maintained their 100% start with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield.

Van Gaal defends Rooney form

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has staunchly defended the form of Wayne Rooney, after the striker was widely criticised.

De Bruyne set to stay at Wolfsburg

Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne has told German media he will be staying with his current club Wolfsburg this season.

Rodgers hails 'footballing brain' of Can

Brendan Rodgers has praised the "in-built brain for football" of Emre Can, and has hinted at a promising central midfield future for the German.

Mertesacker hails Gunners

Per Mertesacker has revealed how clear-the-air talks helped Arsenal kick-start their season with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.

Premier League Winners And Losers...

Claudio Ranieri tops the Winners, whilst Chelsea and Jose Mourinho have two weeks to stave off crisis. We also have lovely words for Lukaku, Sanchez and Coquelin...

Rodgers: Lovren can be Liverpool regular

Brendan Rodgers believes Dejan Lovren's renewed confidence will see the Croatian become a regular in LIverpool's defence this season.

16 Conclusions: Manchester City 3-0 Chelsea

A victory for Manchester City and karma to heap more pressure on Jose Mourinho. Praise for Aguero, Fernandinho, Kolarov and Sagna, less so for the Carneiro exposé...

City impress in win over Chelsea

Manchester City sailed to a comfortable 3-0 win over Chelsea thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho.

Wenger: Coquelin did not deserve red

Arsene Wenger says pressure from the Selhurst Park crowd forced him to substitute Francis Coquelin during Arsenal's win over Crystal Palace

Rodgers impressed by Gomez

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has impressed manager Brendan Rodgers since arriving in the summer.

Januzaj keeps United perfect at Villa

Adnan Januzaj scored the only goal in the first half as Manchester United made it back-to-back 1-0 wins in the Premier League at Aston Villa.

Rooney Struggling To Even Start The Car

There were concerns about Wayne Rooney's stamina to spearhead United this season. So far it looks like he's struggling to even start the car. Van Gaal needs a striker...

Mourinho plays down medical team rift

Jose Mourinho has played down the rift between him and Chelsea's medical team, but says Eva Carneiro and Jon Fearn will not be on the bench against Man City.

'Fall-out won't affect team'

Jose Mourinho says the row with his medics won't affect the Chelsea team when they visit Manchester City this weekend.

Januzaj committed to Man Utd

Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj wants to fight for his place following reports of Sunderland wanting to sign him.

Nicholas: Arsenal must improve

Charlie Nicholas insists Arsenal must improve defensively if they are to be considered title contenders this season.

Redknapp: Januzaj the answer

Adnan Januzaj is more talented than Memphis Depay and has the quality to support Wayne Rooney, according to Jamie Redknapp.

Wenger: Mourinho wrong over Carneiro

Arsene Wenger has questioned the "unity" at Chelsea after he defended Eva Carneiro's decision to treat the injured Eden Hazard.

Kompany gunning for Chelsea

Ahead of Super Sunday, Patrick Davison meets Man City skipper Vincent Kompany, who is relishing the visit of Chelsea.

Rahman passes Chelsea medical

Baba Rahman has passed a medical ahead of his move to Chelsea, according to Sky sources.

Shaqiri ruled out of Spurs game

Xherdan Shaqiri will not make his Stoke City debut against Tottenham because of a red card he received at Inter Milan.

Chelsea loan Ake to Watford

Chelsea's Nathan Ake has signed a new five-year contract but will spend the season on loan at Watford.

Soldado makes Villarreal move

Tottenham have reached an agreement with Villarreal to sell striker Roberto Soldado.

Sterling skills stir Pellegrini

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has expressed his excitement at seeing the development of new signing Raheem Sterling.

Sherwood 'delighted' to seal Traore deal

Tim Sherwood has praised Adama Traore and is "delighted" after signing the Barcelona winger on a five-year deal for £7.1million.

Ramsey: My goals don't kill celebrities

Aaron Ramsey says he wishes to emulate Steven Gerrard and become one of the world's best - but has dismissed claims his goals kill celebrities.

Villa sign Traore from Barca

Aston Villa have completed the signing of winger Adama Traore from Barcelona on a five-year deal.

Allardyce blasts 'ungrateful' West Ham

Sam Allardyce has criticised West Ham's "ungrateful" owners, and says European qualification is "way beyond the capabilities" of the current squad.

Coquelin: Hammers defeat a 'wake-up call'

Francis Coquelin says the defeat to West Ham "has been a wake-up call for everyone," and has called for Arsenal to "pull ourselves together".

Balotelli to get loyalty bonus

Mario Balotelli will get a six-figure loyalty bonus for staying at Liverpool.

LVG: De Gea didn't want to play

David de Gea told Manchester United staff that he did not want to play for Manchester United against Aston Villa.

LVG: Ball in Pedro's court

Louis van Gaal says he is no closer to knowing whether Pedro will leave Barcelona for Manchester United.

Leicester punish Vardy

Leicester have handed Jamie Vardy a "substantial fine" and the striker will take diversity awareness training.

Shaqiri: Stoke move a 'perfect decision'

Stoke's new record signing Xherdan Shaqiri has described it as the "perfect decision" to join the club from Inter Milan.

Koeman frustrated by Saints' injury list

Southampton midfielder Jordy Clasie will miss another two to three weeks, with Steven Caulker also ruled out against Everton on Saturday.

Baines blow for Everton

Leighton Baines is set to be sidelined for around three months after undergoing ankle surgery, Everton have announced.

Schweinsteiger: We can win title

Bastian Schweinsteiger says he came to Manchester United to win titles, and believes Louis van Gaal can bring back the good times.

Van Gaal: Hernandez is Rooney's back-up

Louis van Gaal says former outcast Javier Hernandez will act as back-up to first-choice striker Wayne Rooney at Manchester United this season.

Chelsea medics backed by fresh footage

New footage has emerged in the debate surrounding Eden Hazard, who was seen asking for treatment from Chelsea's medical staff against Swansea.

Moreno: Our rivals have 'bigger budgets'

Alberto Moreno claims Liverpool's rivals for the Champions League places have "bigger budgets" but still feels the Reds can still succeed.

Bilic sold vision to Ogbonna

Slaven Bilic's vision for the future at West Ham convinced Angelo Ogbonna to move to Upton Park last month.

De Gea 'left baffled by Van Gaal claims'

David De Gea has reportedly been left 'baffled' by Louis Van Gaal's claims that the Spaniard does not want to play for Manchester United.

Dzeko joins Roma on loan

Edin Dzeko has left Manchester Cit for a season-long loan at Roma, with a view to a permanent transfer.

Njie close to £13m Tottenham transfer

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has revealed the club is close to selling Clinton Njie to Tottenham in a deal that could rise to £13million.

No offers on table for Basel star

FC Basel’s promising young forward Breel Embolo is the subject of interest from two Premier League clubs, although no bids have been tabled.

Jose bans doctor from bench

Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro has been banned by Jose Mourinho from sitting on the bench on matchdays.

Stoke splash out on Shaqiri

Stoke City have broken their club transfer record to sign Xherdan Shaqiri from Inter Milan for £12million.

Chelsea doctor left out in the cold

Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro's role at Stamford Bridge has reportedly changed following a row with Jose Mourinho over her treatment of Eden Hazard.

WBA make Rondon record buy

West Brom have signed Venezuela international forward Salomon Rondon from Zenit St Petersburg for a club-record fee.

Arsenal shocked by West Ham

Petr Cech endured a nightmare debut as Arsenal were beaten 2-0 at home by West Ham in their Premier League opener.

Long leveller earns Saints draw

Shane Long headed a late equaliser for Southampton as they played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Newcastle at St James' Park.

Pellegrini knows City axe looms

Manuel Pellegrini might have signed a new contract on Friday, but he knows he could be out of job in the summer if Man City fail to win the Premier League.

Mourinho: We don't miss Cech

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea can rely on Asmir Begovic against Manchester City and says they will not miss Petr Cech.

Smalling impressed by Romero

Chris Smalling feels Sergio Romero took to the task of replacing David de Gea with ease on his Manchester United debut.

Gestede denies Cherries

Rudy Gestede came off the bench to score the winner on his Aston Villa debut as Bournemouth were defeated 1-0 at Dean Court.

Van Gaal still keen on De Gea

Louis van Gaal has not given up hope of keeping David de Gea at Old Trafford, even though the goalkeeper was deemed not mentally ready to play in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Tottenham.

Pochettino hints at European strike arrival

Mauricio Pochettino expects progress in Tottenham's striker search "in the next few days" - and has hinted the club have looked to Europe.

Swansea hold 10-man Chelsea

Thibaut Courtois was sent off as Chelsea started the defence of their Premier League title with a 2-2 draw against Swansea.

Jose: We can be better without signings

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea can improve even without a host of new signings as they prepare to open their Premier League title defence.

Mahrez stars in Leicester win

Claudio Ranieri enjoyed a dream return to the Premier League as Leicester beat Sunderland 4-2 on the opening day of the season.

Wenger unsure on Benzema impact

Arsene Wenger does not believe Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema would automatically transform Arsenal into Premier League winners.

PM defends £3m grant to Kids Company

PM David Cameron defends the government's decision to give Kids Company £3m just before its closure, saying it had been right to give it "one last chance".

Real 'won't meet De Gea fee'

Louis van Gaal claims Real Madrid are refusing to offer a realistic fee for unsettled Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.

De Gea not the same player - Van Gaal

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says keeper David De Gea is not "capable" of playing against Tottenham on Saturday.

Mourinho extends Blues stay

Chelsea have announced manager Jose Mourinho has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at the club until 2019.

Pulis wants more signings

Tony Pulis has revealed West Brom are working hard to bring in more players before the transfer window closes.

Di Maria: United in the past

Angel Di Maria was keen to put his disappointing experience at Man United behind him after joining PSG.

Giggs loving life under van Gaal

Ryan Giggs says working under Louis van Gaal at Manchester United has been an incredible learning experience for him.

Di Maria completes PSG move

Angel Di Maria has completed his move from Manchester United to Paris Saint-Germain after, signing a four-year contract.

Wilshere out for 'weeks'

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered a hairline crack to his left fibula and will be out for 'a few weeks'.

Pellegrini 'sure' of title win

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is in confident mood ahead of the new Premier League season.

Chelsea beaten by Fiorentina

Chelsea’s pre-season ended in disappointing style as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Fiorentina in the International Champions Cup.

United plummet below City in rankings

Manchester United have fallen four places behind Manchester City and dropped to 20th overall in UEFA's club coefficient rankings.

Bale still settled in Madrid

Wales star Gareth Bale insists he's settled with Real Madrid and wants to play in a central attacking role for them.

Jose won't get involved in Stones pursuit

Jose Mourinho has admitted he would rather the transfer window be closed during the season despite Chelsea's continued pursuit of John Stones.

Pardew rules out Coloccini

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has denied he is interested in signing Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini.

M'Vila in Sunderland for talks

Yann M’Vila is on Wearside for talks over a season-long loan to Sunderland from Rubin Kazan, according to Sky sources.

Liverpool can take City's CL spot - James

Manchester City are in danger of surrendering their place in the top four of the Premier League to Liverpool, according to David James.

Sterling: City move 'was easy'

Raheem Sterling found it easy to join Manchester City from Liverpool and is now aiming for the Premier League title.

Mourinho unsure on Costa

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he is still unsure whether Diego Costa will be fit for the start of the Premier League season.

Clyne: Title challenge the aim for Liverpool

Nathaniel Clyne says Liverpool's season aim should be to challenge for the Premier League title and make the final of a cup competition.

City and Roma agree Dzeko fee

Sky sources understand Manchester City have agreed a £14m fee with Roma for striker Edin Dzeko.

Di Maria 'happy to join PSG'

Angel Di Maria's move to PSG from Manchester United looks set to go through after he expressed his delight at the deal.

Ibe: I need an end product

Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe says he must be looking contribute a goal or assist in every game he plays.

Liverpool not in for Traore

Despite reports to the contrary, Liverpool are not interested in signing Barcelona winger Adama Traore.

Mertesacker: Wenger has 'difficult questions'

Arsenal centre-half Per Mertesacker says manager Arsene Wenger has a lot of "difficult questions" to answer.

Lambert waiting to spill Liverpool beans

West Brom new boy Rickie Lambert says he has "a lot of feelings" about his time at Liverpool but is keeping his powder dry - for now.

Rafa: Bale and Benzema staying

Rafael Benitez is confident both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema will still be at Real Madrid next season.

Wilson targets United run

James Wilson is hoping to put his injury woes behind him to break into Manchester United’s first team.

'Soldado in my plans' - Poch

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists striker Roberto Soldado is currently in his plans for the new season.

Palace clinch Wickham deal

Connor Wickham has completed a move to Crystal Palace from Sunderland in a deal thought to be worth around £9m.

Clasie: Saints move a logical choice

Jordy Clasie claims he'd have rejected Man United to sign for Southampton - saying it's "better to start lower and finish higher".

Duchess gets scuba qualification

The Duchess of Cambridge is now an advanced scuba diver, a Kensington Palace official says.

Ox The Big Winner On A Day Of Mere Glimpses

The Community Shield is not a game to learn things from (five or otherwise), but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain being fit is a lovely thing. Now is the time to step into the light...

Wenger breaks Mourinho hoodoo with win

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored as Arsenal won the Community Shield with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, with Arsene Wenger finally beating Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho plans to manage into his 70s

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes he is a better manager than he was 10 years ago - and he wants to continue until he's in his 70s.

WATCH: Benteke's debut screamer

Christian Benteke opened his Liverpool account in emphatic style with a thunderous volley against Swindon Town.

Leicester agree Aranguiz fee

Leicester are discussing terms with Chile midfielder Charles Aranguiz after agreeing a club-record £10.5m fee with Internacional.

Stuttgart put four past City

Manchester City ended an indifferent pre-season campaign with a heavy 4-2 defeat away to Stuttgart on Saturday.

Saturday's friendly round-up

Liverpool beat HJK, Aston Villa drew 3-3 at Nottingham Forest, while Leeds beat Everton 2-0 and Newcastle lost at home on Saturday.

Ranieri hopeful on Kante deal

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is hopeful of concluding a deal for Caen midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Rodgers: Benteke a bargain

Brendan Rodgers is confident that Liverpool's summer signing Christian Benteke will turn out to be "a bargain".

Pulis: Lambert quality striker

Tony Pulis delighted to secure the services of Rickie Lambert who scored twice on his West Brom debut at Bristol Rovers.

Mourinho cool on Arsenal record

Jose Mourinho has played down his impressive personal record against Arsenal ahead of Sunday's clash at Wembley.

Cahill: Chelsea can lay marker

Gary Cahill wants Chelsea to send a message to their rivals in Sunday's Community Shield clash against Arsenal.

Norwich sign goalkeeper Kean

Norwich City have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jake Kean following his release from Blackburn Rovers.

West Brom target Marshall

West Bromwich Albion are close to agreeing a £5m fee with Cardiff City for goalkeeper David Marshall, according to Sky sources.

Gestede completes Villa switch

Aston Villa have continued their spending spree after securing the services of Rudy Gestede from Blackburn on a five-year contract.

Mourinho 'happy' with Falcao

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he is "happy" with the impact made so far by new signing Radamel Falcao.

City's Agyepong off to Holland

Dutch club FC Twente have signed teenage striker Thomas Agyepong from Manchester City on loan.

Preston take Pickford on loan

Preston have eased their goalkeeper troubles by signing Sunderland's Jordan Pickford on a season-long loan.

Balotelli will come good - Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo thinks Mario Balotelli can still be one of the "top forwards in Europe" despite his struggles at Liverpool.

United yet to make Pedro approach - Barca

Manchester United are yet to make an official approach for Pedro, according to Barcelona president Jose Maria Bartomeu.