Liverpool have completed the signing of Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke on a long-term contract. Stoke accepted a bid of just over £13.5m after Liverpool met the release clause valuation in the Swiss midfielder's contract. "I'm very happy to be here. It's a huge club with big history, big players and a fantastic
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Jorginho joins Sarri at Chelsea on five-year deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Italy international Jorginho from Napoli. The 26-year-old has agreed a five-year contract and will join his former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge, having previously been linked with a move to Premier League champions Manchester City. Jorginho - who will wear the No 5 shirt
Conte at war with Chelsea again
Antonio Conte is already at war with Chelsea over pre-season plans, despite being expected to leave the club before the start of the season, according to reports. The Times has revealed a member of Chelsea’s technical staff emailed non-World Cup players to report back to training this weekend but Conte responded
Mohamed Salah signs new five-year Liverpool contract
Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, the Merseyside club have announced. Salah's record-breaking first season at Liverpool has led to him being rewarded with a new five-year deal that lasts until 2023. "I think this news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed
Fabinho hopes to replicate Roberto Firmino success
Liverpool's new signing Fabinho hopes to follow the example of compatriot Roberto Firmino in not only adapting quickly to life in England but taking his game to the next level. Brazil international midfielder Fabinho, 24, has joined the Champions League runners-up from Monaco in a deal reported to be worth €50
Manchester Utd won’t swap Anthony Martial for Toby Alderweireld
Manchester United are determined to resist attempts by Tottenham to include Anthony Martial in any deal for Toby Alderweireld. United are keen to take advantage of Alderweireld's contract standoff with Tottenham to bring the defender to Old Trafford this summer. Spurs, meanwhile, hold an interest in 22-year-old Martial, who has become frustrated
Leon Balogun reveals inspiration to Brighton and Hove Albion move
The Nigerian disclosed that the Seagulls' journey to the top-flight and how they adapted last season was motivating enough for a switch Brighton and Hove Albion's journey to reaching the English Premier League and maintaining that status was enough to convince Leon Balogun to become the club's first summer signing. The defender
Chelsea, Swansea finish appropriately; Wenger’s plane tribute, Pochettino ultimatum
The final Premier League weekend of the season saw Mauricio Pochettino issue Tottenham an ultimatum, while Swansea and Chelsea both slumped past the finish line. Goal of the weekend Kelechi Iheanacho is a fascinating player. Frequently anonymous, occasionally thrilling, the Leicester striker gave us a dash of the latter with his extraordinary,
Read Jurgen Klopp’s heartfelt ode to Salah
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp couldn't be on hand to see his multiple award-winning talisman Mohamed Salah pick up his Football Writers' Association award after having already been named player of the season and players' player of the year at Anfield earlier on Thursday. But the German boss did pen a
Kompany ‘more hungry than ever’ after Premier League title
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifted the Premier League title for the third time on Sunday then declared himself "more hungry than ever." City were handed the trophy and given their winners' medals following their goalless draw against Huddersfield Town after having won the title three weeks earlier. Many, including manager Pep
Manchester City finally lift the Premier League trophy
Manchester City's players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy on Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side had been confirmed as champions on April 15, when rivals Manchester United fell to a shock defeat at the hands of West Brom, but they had to wait until after their penultimate home
Olivier Giroud keeps Blues’ top-four hopes alive
Olivier Giroud scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea kept their top-four hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. The Frenchman's flicked header just after the half-hour mark was enough to see off a Liverpool side who appeared jaded following their midweek Champions League exploits. Liverpool
Five-star sendforth for Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger was given a fitting farewell from fans and players after his last game in charge at the Emirates as Arsenal manager. Tributes were paid to the outgoing Frenchman throughout Sunday's Premier League 5-0 defeat of Burnley, starting with an appreciative guard of honour from both sets of players and
Sir Alex Ferguson undergoes surgery for brain haemorrhage
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage and is recovering in hospital. A Manchester United spokesperson said "the procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery". They added that the Ferguson family had requested "privacy
Jake Livermore’s last-gasp goal give West Brom survival hopes
Jake Livermore's last-gasp goal gave West Brom a victory against Tottenham which ensures they still have a chance of avoiding Premier League relegation. Livermore forced the ball over the line in the 91st minute with relegation certain had they lost or drawn at The Hawthorns. Just hours later, the Baggies were seconds