Premier League

Chelsea have found out whether Saul Niguez wants to stay at Stamford Bridge past his season-long loan spell after the player’s brother spoke out. Saul raised eyebrows when he opted to leave Atletico Madrid last summer. The central midfielder had only ever played for the Spanish team at senior level but ended this run to join Chelsea. The transfer cost …

Chelsea could offset their raft of defensive losses by signing Kalidou Koulibaly as phase one of a double deal, while an Arsenal star could be used to lure a full-back to north London – both in Thursday’s Euro Paper Talk. KOULIBALY TO REPLACE RUDIGER? Chelsea are facing something of a defensive crisis this summer. Antonio Rudiger will join Real Madrid …

Alisson insists Liverpool “really want to win” the FA Cup in a veiled warning to Chelsea, as the Reds look to win the only trophy they have not yet claimed under Jurgen Klopp. The Anfield outfit have won the Premier League, Champions League, EFL Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup since Klopp was appointed back in October 2015. However, …

Erik ten Hag may be forced to sign his fifth or even sixth-choice midfield target after a report revealed the reasons behind a quadruple Man Utd blow. The Dutchman, 52, has been chosen as the man Manchester United believe can put them back on the right path. Ten Hag has an unenviable task with his first summer in charge set …

Paul Pogba is reportedly on the brink of securing a move to Italy as the sands of time ebb away on his six-season spell at Manchester United. The World Cup winner – United’s record £89.3m signing – falls out of contract on June 30 and is free to move to any club of his choosing. His time at Old Trafford, …

Manchester United hope to make Frenkie de Jong the first signing for Erik ten Hag – but need to pay a premium fee, Chelsea are looking to bring in a USA star, while Thursday’s transfer gossip claims Tottenham are chasing three Everton stars. DE JONG TO BECOME FIRST TEN HAG SIGNING Manchester United’s new manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly …

The agent of Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma has explained why Newcastle may have the upper hand over Liverpool in any transfer negotiations. The Dutch international, 25, has been nothing short of revelatory since moving to Spain. Danjuma impressed with Bournemouth in the Championship last season, bagging 17 goals across all competitions. However, the lively winger has had little trouble replicating …

Pep Guardiola has finally broken his silence on the impending Erling Haaland transfer to Manchester City – and insists he will be a top player for the Cityzens for many years to come. The striker’s agreement over a move to the Etihad was finally confirmed earlier this week, with Aymeric Laporte leading the welcomes. With City meeting his £51m exit …

Pep Guardiola reeled off the superlatives after watching Kevin De Bruyne score four times in Manchester City’s 5-1 rout of Wolves that moved them three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The brilliant Belgian claimed a hat-trick inside 24 minutes at Molineux – his first treble since 2011 – and added a fourth after the break …

Thomas Tuchel credited Chelsea for their “focus and high intensity” against Leeds United after putting in the performance they needed to get back on track. Chelsea moved closer to Champions League qualification with a comfortable win at Elland Road. Goals from Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku got the job done against relegation-threatened Leeds. Now, Chelsea’s involvement in Europe’s …