Liverpool have been told they currently boast the best teenage talent in world football on their books in Harvey Elliott.

Watford have completed the signing of French midfielder Pape Gueye on a free transfer from Le Havre.

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

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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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.

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

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.

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.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has moved to quash reports that he could sign for Juventus by revealing he is only interested in staying at Camp Nou.

Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him.

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

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.

Rio Ferdinand believes both relentless criticism and a desire for trophies may eventually drive Paul Pogba away from Manchester United.

Former England and Leeds United defender Trevor Cherry has died at the age of 72.

Ed Woodward has offered assurances that Manchester United plan to be 'highly competitive' in the transfer market - even if their spending power is hit by coronavirus.

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he dreams of returning to Tottenham one day to complete the work that was never finished.

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Ferran Torres has the talent and temperament to succeed at Liverpool if he makes a move to the Premier League, according to a former Valencia chief.

Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics

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.

Crystal Palace are preparing for an imminent return to training as the Eagles begin to work back towards a normal routine.

In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know.

Former Premier League striker Dave Kitson has announced his bid to end Gordon Taylor's near four-decade run as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).

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

Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov.

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

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.

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.

Ed Woodward has indicated Manchester United fans will not be left paying the price for the coronavirus pandemic.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes signing "a better Divock Origi" is the top priority for his former club when the summer transfer window opens.

Manchester United have announced plans to deliver 60,000 meals to NHS staff.

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.

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.

Dietmar Hamann has cast doubt over whether Timo Werner would be a good fit for Liverpool and suggested Jurgen Klopp should look at other targets this summer.

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

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.

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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Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.