Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed.

Barcelona and Real Madrid players will be back at their club's installations for tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for a return to training this week.

Manchester United are reportedly beaten their Premier League rivals to the signing of Sunderland teenager Joe Hugill after some impressive displays at youth level.

Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been advised against a move to Arsenal or another Premier League club as it could "destroy" his career.

Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra.

The wife of Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has launched a remarkable attack on the city, five years on the pair leaving England.

West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds.

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr believes the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any plans her national team-mates have to get pregnant in the next five years.

Ryan Giggs has revealed how an attempt to emulate Liverpool's attacking tactics 'didn't quite work' for Wales during a recent meeting with Croatia.

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has compared the Premier League's 'Project Restart' planning to the Brexit process.

C.D. Nacional and Farense will officially return to Portugal's Primeira Liga next term after the 2019-20 season was declared over for teams in the country's second division.

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Sunderland prospect Joe Hugill as part of a major drive to secure the best emerging talent in the UK and abroad.

Manchester United are still trying to convince Angel Gomes to commit his future to the club as the academy graduate enters the final weeks of his contract.

Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United is part of a Fifa investigation after Sampdoria lodged a complaint against Sporting Lisbon for unpaid sell-on fees.

QPR have now scrapped plans to build a new training ground on the Warren Farm site first identified in 2012, the club and Ealing Council have confirmed.

Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move to capture Bayern Munich youngster Angelo Stiller.

The Premier League has hit back at EFL chairman Rick Parry over parachute payments after he described them as "an evil which needs to be eradicated".

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) remain hopeful of staging the Champions League Final in the country in August.

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Liverpool are favourites to secure the signing of in-demand RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner this summer.

The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea.

Luke Shaw has hailed the togetherness of the Manchester United squad, revealing the introductions of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and signings such as captain Harry Maguire have provided pivotal turning points.

England star Jadon Sancho has told of how he grew up idolising Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, amid speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United midfielder Fred has opened up about his "awful" debut season in the Premier League, and says he is performing better now that he has finally settled into life in the city.

Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane greeted his players in a mask and gloves as Los Blancos returned to their training ground for coronavirus tests on Wednesday.

Ander Herrera has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to persuade him to stay at Manchester United last summer, but states his mind was made up after a disagreement with the board.

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has warned the Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to playing at neutral grounds.

Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign Thomas Meunier with reports in France claiming that the Belgian will not be signing a new contract with PSG.

Manchester United want to extend Odion Ighalo's loan deal as they continue to weigh up a permanent move.

Patrice Evra undoubtedly holds a special place the hearts of Manchester United fans.

Gary Neville has hit back at Angel di Maria – describing the winger as 'awful' during his time at Manchester United.

Macclesfield Town have been hit with an immediate seven-point deduction for failing to fulfil a fixture along with non-payment of their players.

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Manchester United are only pursuing an extension to Odion Ighalo's loan deal and have no immediate plans to negotiate a permanent move.

Lionel Messi is largely to blame for Philippe Coutinho's failure to succeed at Barcelona, according to club legend Rivaldo.

The Premier League, the FA, the government and Sport England have pledged £9.56million to support grassroots football during the pandemic.

All League One and Two clubs have been canvassed by the EFL on whether to abandon the season, with a majority thought to be in favour of calling it off.

The Bundesliga will return on May 16 after Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel rubber-stamped its return on Wednesday. ​

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes would be worth just €20million (£17.5m) in the current transfer market, just three months on from his €65m (£57m) move to Old Trafford.

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has revealed he is "feeling fit as a fiddle" after requiring emergency heart treatment.

Liverpool have partially reopened their training ground as the Premier League moves closer to agreeing a potential resumption date.

After nearly two months without football in the major European leagues due to the coronavirus pandemic, the German Bundesliga will finally return on Saturday, May 16.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named in the BBC's Premier League team of the year, despite having played just five games in the competition.

Arsenal forward Vivianne Miedema dominated the BBC's Women's Super League awards as she was voted both player of the season and young player of the season.

The last time Manchester United signed a youngster from Barcelona, that player went on to become one of the world's best.

Liverpool's unbeaten run coming to an end as been voted the best moment of the Premier League season by a BBC fan vote.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to prove himself as the best in the world when the Premier League returns, admitting he's missed football during a lengthy spell on the sidelines.