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Mourinho says Rooney won't play in a midfield role at United

José arrival provides Rooney with added motivation

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits the arrival of Jose Mourinho has given him added motivation for the season ahead.

Soccer • 13 Jul 16

Moussa Sissoko is eager to leave Newcastle this summer

Newcastle want to keep Moussa Sissoko

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has told Euro 2016 star Moussa Sissoko he does not want to lose him as he plots a path back to the Barclays Premier League.

Soccer • 12 Jul 16

Willian: 'It's a dream to continue with the club...'

Transfer round-up: Willian signs new Chelsea deal

Brazilian midfielder Willian has signed a new four-year contract at Chelsea, the club have announced.

Soccer • 12 Jul 16

Jose Mourinho expects a lot from Manchester United fans

Mourinho expects a lot from United fans

Unifying the Manchester United faithful is high on the priority list of new manager Jose Mourinho, who is determined to recapture the glory days at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 11 Jul 16

Transfer round-up: Pelle moves to China

Southampton have confirmed the departure of Italy striker Graziano Pelle to Chinese club Shandong Luneng.

Soccer • 11 Jul 16

Klopp has committed to the club until 2022

Klopp 'surprised' by lengthy contract extension

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he was surprised to be offered a new contract so early in his time at the club but he had no hesitation in accepting.

Soccer • 09 Jul 16

Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool to two cup finals last season

Klopp signs new six-year Liverpool contract

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has signed a new long-term contract just nine months after arriving at the club.

Soccer • 08 Jul 16

Jordon Ibe made 12 league starts for Liverpool last season

Transfer news: Bournemouth's £15m Ibe bid accepted

Bournemouth have had a £15 million bid for Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe accepted by the Merseyside club.

Soccer • 07 Jul 16

Carlos Tevez in action for West Ham in 2007

Tevez turns down £150k per week to rejoin West Ham

West Ham United's bid to re-sign Carlos Tevez stalled because of the striker's salary demands, the Premier League side's co-chairman David Sullivan has said.

Soccer • 07 Jul 16

Jurgen Klopp took Liverpool top two cup finals last season

Liverpool offer Klopp contract extension

Liverpool parent company Fenway Sports Group has declared its long-term faith in manager Jurgen Klopp by offering him a new, extended contract.

Soccer • 07 Jul 16

Mamadou Sakho could be facing a major ban

Sakho faces hearing over drugs test

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho will plead his case against a suspension for a failed drugs test to UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.

Soccer • 06 Jul 16

Mario Balotelli is surplus to requirements at Liverpool

Sampdoria president wants Balotelli

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero has urged striker Mario Balotelli to join the Italian Serie A side, saying that the club would be the perfect place for the player to revive his flailing career.

Soccer • 06 Jul 16

Wenger worried by Brexit impact on Premier League

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union could have a lasting effect on the Premier League.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

The Eamonn Dolan Stand will be officially opened next month

Reading to name stand after ‘hero’ Eamonn Dolan

Reading have revealed that they will name a stand at the Madejski Stadium after the hugely popular former Academy manager Eamonn Dolan, who passed away aged 48 last month.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

Nani leaves Turkey after a single season with Fenerbahce

Transfer news: Nani spurns Stoke to join Valencia

Portugal winger Nani will join Valencia from Fenerbahce on a three-year deal, the LaLiga club have announced.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

Leicester poised to sign CSKA Moscow striker Musa

Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa is set to complete a move to Premier League champions Leicester City from Russian club CSKA Moscow subject to a medical, according to the player's agent.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

Mourinho: I'm not to blame for Ryan Giggs' exit

Jose Mourinho put the record straight on burning issues concerning Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney as he outlined his vision for Manchester United.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs after the Scotsman's final game in charge against West Brom in 2013

Fergie backs Jose's decision to snub Giggs

Alex Ferguson has backed new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's decision not to keep Ryan Giggs on as an assistant - and believes the Welshman is now ready for his own top job.

Soccer • 04 Jul 16