Manchester United's hopes of signing James Maddison during the next transfer window have been dealt a sizable blow after the player stated his intention to remain at Leicester City.

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The former United captain believes Sancho has potential, but says English players are generally overhyped

The chances of Angel Di Maria heading back to Manchester United are remote - according to one PSG team-mate, at least.

Manchester City fans have called on their club to strengthen in central defence when the transfer window opens.

Old Trafford officials believe no club will get close to £100m transfers in the upcoming window

Chelsea "made an offer" for Neymar, confirmed one of the player's representatives, but the Premier League outfit failed to convince the player to make the move.

With copious amounts of spare time on their hands, footballers have been forced to adapt their routines during lockdown and if you're Mohamed Salah, that includes working out at all hours.

Fernandinho has been given permission to return to Brazil while the Premier League is on hold.

Italian football clubs have been told they can return return to training in May following a televised speech from prime minister Giuseppe Conte.

Scott McTominay has revealed he nearly left Manchester United on loan but believes his patience in waiting for his chance has paid off.

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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has reaffirmed his commitment to the club.

Real Madrid are among the clubs who are likely to see their summer transfer window plans change with clubs across the planet hit with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus shutdown is already having a huge impact on football finances, and Manchester City will not be immune despite their riches.

Manchester United had big plans for the next transfer window, though the coronavirus shutdown has thrown the season into flux.

Tottenham groundsman Darren Baldwin has given a glimpse behind the scenes at the club during the coronavirus lockdown.

Manchester City certainly approve of Steven Gerrard's famous slip, just ask Chelsea.

Rio Ferdinand believes that Paul Pogba should be the one talking about his future at Manchester United - not his agent Mino Raiola.

Former Manchester United defender Rafael da Silva has warned the club against making the same old mistakes in the transfer window.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says he is "completely relaxed" over the future of Manchester United target Jadon Sancho.

The former agent of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has told Barcelona and Real Madrid that the Brazilian will cost €164 million this summer.

QPR boss Mark Warburton says he cannot see how football's transfer window can go ahead this summer, in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite says the club's training plan represents only one third of his lockdown workout routine.

Belgian top-flight clubs have postponed a vote to ratify the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, meaning a resumption remains possible.

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho and warned rival clubs that it would be "over" for them if the Borussia Dortmund star links up with Marcus Rashford.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.

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Former France defender Willy Sagnol believes all the conditions are in place for Paul Pogba to leave Manchester United and sign for Real Madrid this summer.

Uefa have given the Premier League until May 25 to provide their plans for getting the campaign back under way.

Rio Ferdinand has given Manchester United five new transfer targets as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to refresh his squad.

Frank Lampard has been warned he could be about to make his first big mistake as Chelsea manager.

Watford have overhauled their Vicarage Road stadium to support their neighbours at Watford General Hospital through the coronavirus crisis.

Michael Carrick claims Manchester United have a "perfect" midfield blend – even before a proposed move for Jack Grealish or James Maddison this summer.

Former Manchester United head of academy Nicky Butt has defended Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal's ill-fated spells as manager.

Jadon Sancho is not the only Bundesliga star to have Europe's leading clubs like Manchester United lining up for him.

ADO Den Haag have announced that Alan Pardew and his coaching team have left the club by mutual consent after four months in charge.

Manchester United defender has jokingly questioned the validity of Scott McTominay's "unbelievable" 5km time, stating he "doesn't even know if it's real".

Montreal Impact head coach Thierry Henry believes the MLS will find a solution regarding the outcome of the 2020 season in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham have overtaken both Manchester United and Manchester City to be crowned the most valuable club in the Premier League, according to a study conducted by football finances expert Kieran Maguire and the University of Liverpool.

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Paul Pogba can be persuaded to stay at Manchester United after seeing the form of Bruno Fernandes.

Paris Saint-Germain will play their remaining home Champions League matches overseas if it is not possible to do so in France, according to president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Chelsea are no longer the best place for English youngsters to go as Manchester City establish themselves as an attractive option, Training Ground Guru has found.

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Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to remain at AS Roma beyond his current loan spell, according to Giallorossi coach Paulo Fonseca.

Mohamed Salah's performance at the 2018 World Cup was negatively influenced by his row with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a former member of the organisation has claimed.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks certain to bolster his attacking options during the summer transfer window as he looks to turn his side into genuine challengers to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is now the even-money favourite to take over from Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager.

Manchester United will trial safe standing at Old Trafford from the start of next season.