Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has lifted the lid on his side's pursuit of Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.

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Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool.

Premier League footballers' Players Together initiative has made it's first contribution to the NHS as they battle against the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.

Tottenham star Heung-min Son has arrived at marines boot camp for the start of his three-week military basic training.

Paul Scholes has been labelled "dumb and dumber" on the official Manchester United podcast after a comical misunderstanding.

LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations.

Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will host Spanish lessons for children as part of the BBC's new homeschooling service.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has credited a "tough period" under former manager Jose Mourinho for making him the player he is today.

Manchester United staff are assisting the club's players with everything from psychological support to cooking lessons during the coronavirus lockdown.

Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home.

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.

Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho.

Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season.

Uefa will hold a video conference call today where there will discuss updated plans to conclude the 2019-20 football season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Alexis Sanchez has suffered a "very tortuous" spell since leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, says Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda.

Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson.

The Glazer family - owners of the NFL's Buccaneers and Premier League giants Manchester United - are helping in the fight against coronavirus by donating five million meals to a food rescue and distribution organisation in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines

The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has pledged to cover three months' worth of catering costs at the Berlin hospital where he was born in order to help staff during the coronavirus crisis.

"An important moment is upon the world," Barcelona said at the beginning of the news article on their website.

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Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves.

Francisco Ramos has thanked his friend Bruno Fernandes for saying he wants him to join Manchester United - but suggests a move is very unlikely.

National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point.

Francisco Ramos was surprised to find himself being linked with Manchester United this week after earning praise from close friend Bruno Fernandes.

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.

The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31.

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has been given the all clear following treatment on a brain tumour.

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid.

Manchester United are aiming to resume full training next month as Premier League clubs work towards a return to action in June.

Scottish Premiership club Hibernian will don the message "Thank you NHS" on their home kit next season.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will volunteer to help transport food during the coronavirus pandemic.

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.

Everybody loves Andres Iniesta and it is easy to see why in Rakuten's new documentary on the former Barcelona midfielder, which premiered on Thursday.

Investors in Saudi Arabia were considering a bid for Manchester United as recently as October – before the Gulf state pressed ahead with the buyout of Newcastle United.

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.

Bees vice-chairman Donald Kerr believes there is scope for the trusts of all London clubs to unite at this difficult time

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021.

David, who was born in Nigeria but has a British passport, owns two companies and also shares a CBD (cannabidiol) business with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.

While the Premier League was still up and running, Chelsea and Manchester United were locked in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. But with football suspended indefinitely, a new fight has emerged: the race for Jadon Sancho's signature.

Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos, who is on loan from Real Madrid, says he has been assured his future is at the Santiago Bernabeu.

It's the season of the leaked kits, and while we've seen a number of shirt designs across the Internet, Bleacher Report have now brought them to life... well, to Fifa 20.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Newcastle would be able to attract "big players" to the club if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager.