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Chelsea have completed a deal for teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg. The 19-year-old has signed a contract until 2033. Sarr, a France U20 international, played a key role in Strasbourg securing qualification for Europe next season, making 28 appearances across all competitions. A statement released on Chelseas official website read […]

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is aiming to return as early as possible next season as he makes good progress in his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury that has kept him out since early February. United and Martinez are understood to be satisfied with his rehabilitation since undergoing surgery four months ago and the

Jobe Bellingham is undergoing a medical with Borussia Dortmund ahead of joining from Sunderland. Sunderland have agreed an initial fee worth around £27.8m (€33m) with Dortmund for the 19-year-olds sale. The agreement also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause, and will be the highest transfer fee the newly-promoted Premier League club have ever received.

Harry Kane scored the only goal as lacklustre England laboured to a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra. Its three wins from three for Thomas Tuchels side in Group K but this was an underwhelming step on the road to the World Cup. Englands struggles to break through the defences of their 173rd-ranked opponents

Crystal Palace are willing to do whatever it takes to convince UEFA they should be allowed to play in the Europa League next season. Palace are in danger of being removed from the competition by UEFA for breaking multi-club ownership rules. US businessman John Textor owns shares in Palace and Ligue 1 side Lyon, with both clubs having

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will not play at the upcoming Club World Cup after turning down offers from participating teams. The 40-year-olds contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, who have not qualified for the tournament in the United States, expires at the end of June. Earlier this year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Brentford for Thomas Frank. Discussions between the clubs over compensation are under way. Spurs have no second or third choice options. Frank is and has been the number one target by board members. Frank is interested in taking the job and wants to speak to Spurs. Although Brentford do

With Chelsea targeting Jamie Gittens, the 20-year-old winger looks set to become a Premier League player but his route there has been a little different. In conversation with coaches and team-mates, we analyse the reasons for his rise and what could come next for him at Stamford Bridge. .. 🔵 Early promise at Reading🟡 Developing

Chelseas initial offer of €35m (£29.5m) for Jamie Gittens has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky in Germany. Negotiations are ongoing between the parties and a new bid from Chelsea is expected. Dortmund are understood to want €50-60m (£42-50m) for the forward. The England U21 international wants to join the Blues and play for them in the

Rob Dorsett looks back at Englands 1-0 victory over Andorra, questioning whether Thomas Tuchel overcomplicated his tactics.