Chelsea will be hoping former manager Antonio Conte can next week to do them a favour in their pursuit of top transfer target Kai Havertz.

TOTTENHAM are set to sign Southampton’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in a deal worth around £20m. And Atletico Madrid could be making one of the biggest name signings of this close season, luring James Rodriguez from rivals Real for a fee of just £13.5m. Follow all the latest gossip and updates with our live blog below…

Charlton are the subject of a pending takeover by a consortium led by the businessman Paul Elliott

WE’VE been spoiled with top-class racing over the last few weeks. But sometimes it makes a nice change to have a card of competitive handicaps to get stuck into, such is the case at Ascot on Saturday. PA:Press Association CAP FRANCAIS (2.25 Ascot) looks a touch over-priced for mine in the big mile handicap. He […]

ARSENAL are set to tie down Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a new three-year contract after they lifted the FA Cup trophy at the weekend. But one man who may not be staying at the club is Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who has been put up for sale at £30m by Mikel Arteta. Get all the latest news and […]

CHELSEA are continuing their pursuit of Kai Havertz, who is said to be “desperate” to join the club. Another an keen to join is West Ham’s Declan Rice, but the Blues will have to meet West Ham’s demands as the England star is said not to be willing to push for a move. Follow all […]

Yasir Shah takes his third wicket in an impressive spell as he bowls Chris Woakes for 19 on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford.

Lewis Hamilton thinks the "older generation" need to lead the way in tackling racism and discrimination.

Surrey have been forced into the loan signings of Sussex batsman Laurie Evans and Worcestershire seamer Adam Finch for their Bob Willis Trophy clash against County Champions Essex tomorrow because they are so short staffed due to injury and international call-ups.

CHARLTON owner Paul Elliott has been blocked from running the club by the EFL. Manchester-based Elliott was told that he has been disqualified from taking control after a directors test Elliott had been quizzed about his takeover of the company and the EFL were unhappy with the answers. Now Elliott has immediately appealed and plans […]

LIONEL MESSI wants to finish his career at Barcelona, according to club president Josep Bartomeu. The Barca chief allayed fans’ fear the Argentine superstar could look to quit the Nou Camp after a turbulent campaign. The Catalan giants’ skipper voiced his displeasure as Barca surrendered their La Liga crown to rivals Real Madrid last season. …

ERIC BAILLY has been offered to AC Milan but the Serie A side aren’t interested, according to reports. The Ivory Coast centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford having endured another injury-plagued season. The 26-year-old’s deal has been extended until 2022 but the Red Devils are looking to cash-in on him now […]

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North London club announced earlier this week that 55 staff would be let go

Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip with the summer window now open… LATEST TRANSFER NEWS Premier League done deals: Every completed signing in summer 2020 transfer window Jorginho out, Rice in at Chelsea? Agent suggests move is on the cards Why Chelsea need Conte to help them out […]

Asad Shafiq takes a diving catch to remove Dom Bess for one and give Yasir Shah his second wicket of the afternoon session on day three of the first Test at Old Trafford.

DAVID SILVA has begged Manchester City fans NOT to give him guard of honour after police scuppered plans for 2,000 supporters to line streets. Thursday night’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid will be the final match to be played at the Etihad this season. Man City lead the last-16 tie 2-1 from the first […]

In one of the boldest moves for decades, League One voted for a hard annual squad cap of £2.5million at an EGM, with fourth-tier sides approving a £1.5m cap.

Professional Footballers' Association expressed concerns with the new measures given how swiftly they will be introduced and the impact that they will have on player earnings following the coronavirus pandemic