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Transfer news LIVE: Paul Pogba to Real Madrid, Man Utd Sancho move, Gotze latest, Liverpool, Chelsea 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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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish released from hospital and hails NHS staff as they battle coronavirus

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has praised the efforts of NHS staff across the UK after being released from hospital following a positive coronavirus diagnosis.




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Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid 'was almost done' before coronavirus crisis, says former PSG star Jerome Rothen

And the France World Cup winner 'won't sign a new contract' with the Ligue1 giants




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Manchester United will be 'a different team' when Paul Pogba returns, says Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo says Manchester United will be "a different team" when Paul Pogba is back fit and firing.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: International Champions Cup cancelled, Kenny Dalglish tests positive for Covid-19

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




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Egg XI for Easter: Sergio Egguero leads our cracking line-up

Cometh the hour, cometh the eggs.




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Egg XI: Sergio Egguero leads our cracking line-up for Easter

Cometh the hour, cometh the eggs.




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Liverpool kits 2020-21 season: Stunning concept designs for Nike deal

Liverpool are set to be the best-looking team in the Premier League and across Europe next season if these concept kit designs are anything to go by.




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Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football'

Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football."




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Chelsea 'dropped one' over Willian contract talks... but he's been lucky to avoid criticism, says Paul Merson

Chelsea have "dropped one" regarding Willian's contract, according to Paul Merson - but the former Arsenal forward also believes the Brazilian winger has been fortunate to avoid criticism for letting his deal run down.




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What Liverpool will miss out on if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid... predicted by Football Manager

Real Madrid may have missed out on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer due to the coronavirus.




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Premier League fantasy five-a-side: Which team will win the tournament?

Everybody loves a good five-a-side summer tournament... but who would take home the miniature trophies if every Premier League side had to enter a team?




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Why £200m Harry Kane fits the profile of a classic Manchester United signing

The Tottenham and England star would have been top of Sir Alex Ferguson's shortlist




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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish expresses 'immense gratitude' to NHS and urges people to stay home

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his "immense gratitude" to the NHS following his release from hospital and urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Peter Bonetti: Tributes paid to Chelsea goalkeeper as Petr Cech hails 'The Cat' a club 'legend'

Bonetti, dubbed 'The Cat', died at the age of 78 on Sunday




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Peter Bonetti dead: Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper 'The Cat' passes away, aged 78

Bonetti was part of the England squad that won the 1966 World Cup




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona latest: 'Big chance' Inter Milan striker will join Lionel Messi, says agent

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has a "big chance" of joining Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summer, one of his agents has said.




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Erling Haaland to Real Madrid? Borussia Dortmund striker is attractive for any club in Europe, says Aitor Karanka

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is an attractive option for any club in Europe, believes former Real Madrid defender and assistant coach Aitor Karanka.




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Jack Grealish has sights set on Manchester United move, says former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has "got his eye" on a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to Darren Bent.




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Former Chelsea star Gianluca Vialli given all-clear following cancer battle

Former Chelsea player-manager Gianluca Vialli says he feels "very fortunate" after being given the all-clear from pancreatic cancer.




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Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo dreaming of 'great' Real Madrid future: 'I won't waste my chance'

Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo believes he has a big future in the first team at Real Madrid.




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Jack Wilshere concedes West Ham transfer 'hasn't worked out' as injury-plagued star faces uncertain future

Jack Wilshere has admitted his transfer to West Ham "hasn't worked out" as he had hoped amid uncertainty over his future at the club.




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Former Barcelona vice president says 'someone had their hand in the till' after quitting club amid board chaos

Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club.




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.




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Paul Pogba reveals motivation for Manchester United return as Old Trafford future hangs in the balance

Paul Pogba claims unfinished business lured him back to Manchester United as Real Madrid and Juventus line up to prise him away again this summer.




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Transfer news LIVE: Harry Kane 'open' to Man Utd transfer, Grealish latest; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool gossip

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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Harry Kane transfer latest: Tottenham have no interest in selling to Manchester United or any other rival club

Tottenham have no interest in selling star striker Harry Kane to Manchester United this summer.




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Eating Hazard! Real Madrid star 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during coronavirus lockdown

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard admits he is 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish released from hospital, Real Sociedad scrap training plans

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




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Jadon Sancho 'confirms' Manchester United transfer with hint during Instagram Live fan session

Manchester United fans are growing increasingly excited that Jadon Sancho could be on his way to Old Trafford this summer after the Borussia Dortmund star's latest hint.




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Peter Bonetti: Ron 'Chopper' Harris pays tribute to 'proper gentleman' who never raised his voice

Chelsea legend Ron Harris has paid tribute to former goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, the 'proper gentleman' and 'fitness fanatic' who led by example in west London.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer latest: What we know so far

Jadon Sancho's future looks set to be a long-running story throughout the summer.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer latest: What we know so far

Jadon Sancho's future looks set to be a long-running story throughout the summer.




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Roy Hodgson praises Crystal Palace community work during coronavirus shutdown

Roy Hodgson has issued a lengthy message to Crystal Palace supporters during the coronavirus crisis, commending the club and players' community efforts and reaffirming the collective desire to finish the 2019-20 Premier League season.




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Wembley Stadium could 'host four Premier League games a day' to finish season after coronavirus

Premier League games could be hosted at Wembley Stadium in a bid to conclude the season, according to reports.




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Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk

Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation.




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Declan Rice eager to link up with Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount at club level again

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice says he would love to link up with Chelsea's Mason Mount at club level again.




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Unai Emery 'blamed ex-girlfriend for Arsenal sacking' as winless run started after break-up

Sacked Arsenal manager Unai Emery "blamed" ex-girlfriend Sacha Wright for losing his job with the Gunners.




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Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea are ready to execute various transfer plans depending on coronavirus impact

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea are ready to execute various different transfer plans depending on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Sebastiano Esposito and Fifa 20's best young strikers with potential

You have loaded up a new Fifa 20 career and are ready to delve into the transfer market... but now what?




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Gary Neville suggests Harry Kane has intentionally left the door open for Tottenham exit this summer

Gary Neville claims Tottenham star Harry Kane has 'deliberately opened the door' for a move away from north London.




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Arsenal players to reject club's wage-cut plans fearing they already face significant losses

Arsenal's squad are ready to knock back the club's wage-cute proposals which would cost players up to 12.5 per cent of their annual salary.




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Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi open to summer move following Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham links

Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is not ruling out a move this summer after being linked with moves to Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.




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Tottenham reverse furlough decision after fierce public criticism

Tottenham reversed their decision to use the government's scheme to pay non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic after fierce public backlash.




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Why Inter Milan striker is perfect Luis Suarez replacement

Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets.




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Harry Kane 'would make Man United title challengers' and Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' at £200m

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes Harry Kane would turn Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders, and is sure that Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' if a £200million bid came in.




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Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool squad shock at Kenny Dalglish coronavirus diagnosis – 'One of us has it'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the impact that club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish being diagnosed with coronavirus had on him and his players.




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West Ham star Tomas Soucek donates to Wave for Hope campaign fighting coronavirus in Czech Republic

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek has made a donation to the 'Wave for Hope' campaign to help his native Czech Republic in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic.




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Frank Lampard 'proud' to be Chelsea manager after rapid response to the coronavirus crisis

Frank Lampard has reiterated his pride at managing Chelsea after their rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic.