Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement.

It is a little over five years since a teenage Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid and after three loan moves, the Norwegian finally looks ready for Los Blancos.

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

Gabriel Veron is a player in demand with Everton and Arsenal in pursuit, according to recent reports.

The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden​.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he feared being sacked if he was not given the time to rebuild his squad.

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 father of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has confirmed that his son is in talks with Arsenal over a summer transfer.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must "spend big" on two key positions if they are "keep themselves ahead of the pack".

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

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Iain Brunskill should currently be getting his teeth into an exciting new role with the Chinese FA.

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Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

James Rodriguez has been linked with a sensational switch to David Beckham's MLS franchise, Inter Miami.

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' to help feed vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic

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.

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.

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.

Barcelona's January signing Matheus Fernandes believes he can "mark an era" at the Catalan club.

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

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Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.

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Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he has received several "serious proposals" since the Premier League was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, now seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

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

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the time being.

Liverpool and Timo Werner look set to be engaged in one of the more intriguing transfer sagas 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

Callum Hudson-Odoi is plotting his path to legendary status at Chelsea under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard.

Charlton have called on the EFL to sanction ousted chairman Matt Southall, rather than the club, if the League's investigation finds evidence of misconduct.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer after the Eredivisie season was cancelled.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer with the Eredivisie season set to be cancelled.

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.

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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.

Hakim Ziyech insists his Chelsea future was never in doubt and claims he was always intent on joining the club in July.

It seems football is as much about looking the part is it is playing the part these days, and as such there is always plenty of excitement and speculation around kits at this time of year.

Arsenal defender Sokratis appears to have cheekily fuelled talk that the Gunners will move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer.

The Premier League are in talks with several UK rights holders over how to divvy up the remaining fixtures as part of preparations for the top flight's return behind closed doors.

Manchester United fans have identified attacking midfield as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.