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Andre Onana to Chelsea? Goalkeeper confirms desire to leave Ajax

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his intention to leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation linking him to Chelsea.




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Transfer news LIVE: Pogba Man Utd update plus Sancho, Salisu latest; two Arsenal deals; Ben White to Liverpool

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest; Ligue 1 season officially OFF

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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PSG prepared to play home Champions League matches abroad after Ligue 1 cancellation, says Nasser Al-Khelaifi

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.




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Premier League warned as Fifa medical chief advises 'no football return before September'

Fifa medical chief Michel D'Hooghe has warned against a return to football before September.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard speaking to Dries Mertens 'almost every day' over move

Frank Lampard is speaking to Dries Mertens "almost every day" as the Chelsea step up their pursuit of the Belgian striker, according to reports.




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Chelsea share dominance as 'best club for young English talent' as Manchester City influence rises

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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EFL propose using regional hubs to complete season during coronavirus pandemic

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Chelsea boy wonder Billy Gilmour: Small in stature, but he can become giant of the game

The Gifted: Part one in our series looking at London's best young sporting talent




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Sir Alex Ferguson 'text Ralph Hasenhuttl' after Southampton 9-0 thrashing

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson sent him a text message after watching Saints get hammered 9-0 by Leicester City.




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Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants permanent AS Roma move, says Paulo Fonseca

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




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Football must respect Government decision on fate of 2019-20 season, says Rio Ferdinand

Former Manchester United and England stalwart Rio Ferdinand says any Government decision regarding the fate of the 2019-20 domestic football season must be respected.




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Mauricio Pochettino favourite for Newcastle job as proposed new owners target former Tottenham boss

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




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Granit Xhaka opens up on 'hatred' of clash with fans that cost him Arsenal captaincy

Granit Xhaka has opened up on the "hatred" he felt towards him following an infamous spat with Arsenal fans earlier this season.




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Manchester United to trial safe standing with 1,500 rail seats at Old Trafford from start of next season

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




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From Liverpool icon to LaLiga legend: Spanish football loses its voice with passing of Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson was smiling until the very end. "I'm still battling away," he said as he walked up the steps to take his commentary position at the Benito Villamarin for Real Betis against Real Madrid in LaLiga last month.




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Third of fans would sacrifice rest of Premier League season to deny Liverpool title, survey finds

Almost a third of football fans would sacrifice their own clubs' prospects for the remainder of the season in order to see Liverpool miss out on the title, a survey has found.




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Thomas Partey's representatives fuel Arsenal and Manchester United transfer talk with latest Instagram post

The future of Arsenal and Manchester United target Thomas Partey has once again taken an intriguing turn on social media.




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Neutral venues could be used to host key football matches, says police chief

Football authorities have been asked to consider staging key matches at neutral venues to reduce the strain on the emergency services, if the sport is given the green light to resume.




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Transfer news LIVE: Two Arsenal signings; Partey, Reguilon latest; Saul to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Mauricio Pochettino drops Tottenham hint with Manchester United, The Last Dance 'year seven' reference

Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he should have been given more time at Tottenham, citing Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Michael Jordan's Chicago Red Bulls as ideal examples of sporting patience.




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Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi suggests transfers are not a priority in call with club staff

Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi has suggested that transfers are not a priority this summer in call with club staff.​




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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho wants to finish the 2019-20 Premier League season

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he wants to finish the season.




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Premier League stars shouldn't resume season without health guarantees, says former Liverpool midfielder

Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson has insisted he would resist attempts to resume the Premier League season due to coronavirus fears were he still playing.




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France's Ligue 1 decision could put Premier League's 'Project Restart' on collision course with rest of Europe

The French government is pushing for the rest of Europe's top football leagues to follow Ligue 1's example and end the 2019-20 season, according to reports in France.




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'Kai Havertz is a young Michael Ballack' – Chelsea, Liverpool told to sign Manchester United transfer target

Dietmar Hamann has hailed Kai Havertz as an "exceptional" player and says he reminds him of a "young Michael Ballack" amid interest from Premier League clubs.




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Liverpool mayor hits out at 'farcical' plans to restart Premier League season

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has described plans to resume the Premier League season as a 'non-starter', sharing his fear that 'farcical' scenes would ensue in the event of the title heading to Merseyside.




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Arsenal to surprise thousands of fans with phone calls from players and club legends

Arsenal are planning to surprise thousands of supporters with phone calls from current players and club legends during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Thomas Partey's agents apologise for Arsenal, Manchester United transfer Instagram post

The agents of Thomas Partey have apologised after a post which listed the Atletico Madrid star's potential next clubs appeared on their Instagram page.




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The secret to Jose Mourinho's first Premier League title with Chelsea

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title in 2005.




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PSG confirmed as Ligue 1 champions again after 2019-20 season halted due to coronavirus

Paris Saint-Germain have officially been awarded their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years following the cancellation of the French domestic season.




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Daughter surprises dad by finishing Panini football sticker collection started 41 years ago

The coronavirus lockdown has given many of us time to polish off odd-jobs and tie up loose ends, but finally finishing a sticker collection you started 41 years ago is among the more novel.




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Tottenham release pictures of stadium transformed to provide support for NHS maternity services

Tottenham continue to offer their state-of-the-art stadium to assist the combat against the coronavirus pandemic and on Thursday provided a behind-the-scenes look into how the stadium has been transformed.




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Clubs fear coronavirus testing poses significant problem as Premier League push for restart

Top clubs are concerned that coronavirus testing is the biggest obstacle to the return of professional football.




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Jose Mourinho 'fear factor' drove Chelsea to first Premier League title, says Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title.




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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says players are 'scared' over Premier League return

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Valencia left-back Jose Gaya explains why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015

Valencia left-back Jose Gaya has revealed why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015.




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Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona 'whatever happens', says Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is certain that Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona – whatever happens at the Catalan club.




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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford helps supply over two million weekly meals to those in need

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed in partnership with FareShare, his charity scheme is supplying over two million meals a week to those in need across the UK, adding he will double his initial personal donation.




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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool 'hold Koulibaly talks', Sancho to Man Utd, latest Chelsea and Arsenal rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Project Restart latest as Premier League clubs meet again to discuss resumption of 2019-20 season

Premier League clubs will meet again today to discuss the resumption of the 2019-20 season.




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Barcelona head coach Quique Setien reveals 'huge incentive' for Lautaro Martinez to complete transfer

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has labelled Lautaro Martinez a "great footballer" and believes the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi is a huge incentive for the Inter Milan striker.




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Willian to Arsenal or Tottenham? Transfer target assessed in battle for Chelsea star

Arsenal have reportedly overtaken Tottenham in the race to sign Chelsea winger Willian, who is expected to leave Stamford Bridge on a free.




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Willian should join Jose Mourinho at Tottenham over rivals Arsenal, says Brazilian legend Rivaldo

Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes Chelsea midfielder Willian would become an important player for Tottenham should he sign in the summer, insisting his existing relationship with Jose Mourinho would prove highly beneficial.




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The Premier League proposals being discussed today at Project Restart meeting

Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss the options to resume the 2019-20 season.




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Premier League season should be finished overseas, says Gary Neville

Gary Neville says the best way to end the Premier League season is to move the entire competition to another country in Europe.




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Manchester United form committee on how to honour club legends with Harry Gregg tribute proposed

Manchester United are forming a committee to decide how to honour club legends.




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Jadon Sancho transfer decision: Man Utd, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool keeping tabs

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.




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Chelsea winger Willian talks up 'big friend' Jose Mourinho amid Tottenham links

Chelsea winger Willian has talked up a reunion with Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho but insisted no decision over his future has been made.




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Ex-Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro calls for culture change in football amid coronavirus restart talks

Carneiro: "It only takes one case for this to blow up and to put a lot of individuals at risk"