What the papers say Manchester United could be left disappointed as striker target Joao Felix reportedly nears completing a deal with Atletico Madrid. According to the Evening Standard, the 19-year-old is close to finalising a 120million-euro (£106.7m) deal with the Spanish side, putting United – who were apparently unwilling to pay over £100million – out of the race.
Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is taking inspiration from Liverpool’s Champions League heroics in a bid to save England Under-21s’ Euro 2019 hopes.
What the papers say Embattled star Gareth Bale has no chance of transferring from Real Madrid to Bayern Munich, the 29-year-old’s agent has reportedly said. Jonathan Barnett told Sky Sports “obviously, Gareth’s situation at Real hasn’t improved,” in comments carried by the Daily Mirror. And he acknowledged the Welshman and former Tottenham forward “could fit” in as part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s revitalisation of Manchester United. “I think he could do very well – he is still one of the best players in the world, but it is very unlikely,” Barnett said.
What the papers say Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho is considering making a Premier League return with Chelsea, the Daily Express reports. The Brazilian, who previously played for Liverpool, has struggled to make an impact since departing for LaLiga. Manchester United and Paris St Germain are possible destinations for the 27-year-old, but Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles is quoted as saying the player’s “preference would be to go to Chelsea”.
Former England defender Jonathan Woodgate has been handed the task of giving home-town club Middlesbrough a new identity after replacing Tony Pulis as head coach.
What the papers say The seemingly very near departure of Maurizio Sarri from Chelsea has left Derby County steeling themselves for an approach for manager Frank Lampard, The Sun reports. According to the paper, two-time Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told friends he would like a third term at Stamford Bridge, while RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick has also been tipped as a successor. But former Blues star Lampard is the bookies’ favourite to take the reins at his old club. Chelsea are understood to have agreed on a compensation deal worth in excess of £5million for their Italian boss to join Juventus after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham defender Danny Rose says it has been difficult to spend time around Liverpool players during England’s Nations League campaign.
England defender Danny Rose admits he does not know if he will still be at Tottenham next season.
Tributes have been paid to Leyton Orient manager Justin Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 49 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Leyton Orient manager Justin Edinburgh has died at the age of 49 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Mick McCarthy’s Republic of Ireland head into their Euro 2020 qualifier in Denmark on Friday evening sitting proudly at the top of Group D.
Adam Lallana could not be happier at Liverpool and has no intention of leaving this summer, with the attacking midfielder confident in his ability to help Jurgen Klopp’s men build on their Champions League triumph.
Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson has condemned the “bigotry” of George Galloway following allegedly anti-Semitic comments made online.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson felt a team meeting in the days before their Champions League final victory helped ensure the players were ready for what lay ahead.
A Tottenham fan has described the anguish of arriving late to the Champions League final after his flight was delayed by seven-and-a-half hours.
Thousands of football fans have welcomed Liverpool’s Champions League heroes back to Merseyside as the team paraded their trophy through the city centre.
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane celebrated a dream come true after winning the Champions League.
Manager Jurgen Klopp believes winning his first trophy with Liverpool is only the beginning and the squad he has assembled has its best years still to come.
Liverpool fans partied long into the early hours of Sunday as their historic Champions League win was marked by noisy celebrations in the Spanish capital.
Tens of thousands of Liverpool fans are expected to line the city’s streets on Sunday to give a heroes welcome to the team after their Champions League triumph.
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League triumph is just the start for this group.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said it was too early to talk about whether he would be at the club next season after watching his side lose the Champions League final to Liverpool.
Liverpool’s Champions League triumph left Jurgen Klopp ecstatic, emotional and hungry for more after finally getting his hands on silverware and then receiving a call from Premier League adversary Pep Guardiola.
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Couples divided by Liverpool-Tottenham loyalties will be putting domestic harmony to the test when the teams meet up in Madrid for the 2019 Champions League final.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off his appalling record in finals by rebranding himself a “world record-holder in winning semi-finals” and insisting he is not the problem.
A Tottenham season ticket holder and three members of his family endured a two-day journey across the continent in a hatchback car after being put off by sky-high airfares between the UK and Madrid for the Champions League final.
Liverpool and Tottenham will contest the Champions League final at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium on Saturday evening.
Football fans looking to make their mark on Madrid ahead of the Champions League final have enjoyed early success – by renaming a meeting point dedicated to Margaret Thatcher.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off his appalling record in finals by rebranding himself a “world record-holder in winning semi-finals” and insisting he is not the problem.
Danny Murphy believes Jurgen Klopp’s miserable record in major finals will “become an issue” should Liverpool suffer Champions League defeat to Tottenham.
Spanish police have told English football fans to “behave like tourists” and not drunken yobs as thousands of Liverpool and Tottenham supporters descend on Madrid for the Champions League final.