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Murphy hopeful over Van Dijk deal

Adding the Dutchman to the back four could be crucial to the club's hopes of success in 2017-18, according to a former player

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Ozil: I want to stay at Arsenal

The future of Alexis Sanchez remains uncertain but the Germany international has now claimed that he intends to remain at the Emirates Stadium

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Roma battling Man City for Under

The highly rated Turkey international could leave for either of the two European giants, according to his current club

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Deloitte: PL earns £4.5bn

Record revenues in football during 2015-16 will rise considerably when last season's accounts are released, according to Deloitte

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Barca continue backroom overhaul

The former youth team coach has been handed a new senior administrative role at the Catalan club as the Liga giants make changes behind the scenes

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Huddersfield complete defender transfer

The Terriers are leaving nothing to chance as they prepare for life in the Premier League, with Scott Malone his latest acquisition

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Criscito hails Mancini at Zenit

The former Inter and Manchester City coach is already stamping his tactical authority on the team, according to the new captain

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'Messi renewal great for football world'

The Argentine was not likely to turn down the offer of a new contract at Camp Nou, according to the club president

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Pique hopes for more Messi years

The Argentine has agreed to sign a new four-year contract with the Catalan club, a decision welcomed by his team-mate and the club's president.

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Witsel: Cannavaro blocked Bayern

The Belgium international midfielder was keen to point out that quality is not forgotten, regardless of where you ply your trade

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Pizzi laments Chile's near miss

The manager says Chile were unfortunate not to return home with silverware after giving everything they had in Russia

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Low: Germany win an 'absolute joy'

The inexperienced Confederations Cup winners made their head coach a proud man by overcoming Chile in St Petersburg

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Draxler revels in 'deserved' win

The PSG star said the experience of beating Chile in the Confederations Cup final was enhanced by Germany's experimental squad

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Draxler wins Golden Ball award

The Germany captain picked up the Golden Ball award after his side beat Chile in the final while Timo Werner took home the Golden Boot for top scorer

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Blatter: History will clear FIFA

Despite being rocked by a wide-reaching corruption scandal, the world governing body itself is not to blame, according to its former president

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Arsenal target Lacazette 'not in London'

A fee is still to be agreed between the two clubs amid ongoing transfer speculation linking the France international with a move to the Emirates

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Bayern target Goretzka keeps focus

Humble but ambitious, the Schalke man is staying focused on his country's attempt to win the tournament as they face Chile on Sunday

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Jardim: Mbappe will make best decision

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are willing to make the 18-year-old the most expensive player in history, but his coach wants him to stay

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Sagnol back at 'bigger' Bayern

The German club have grown considerably in stature on and off the field, according to Carlo Ancelotti's new assistant

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Zenit sign €27m Paredes from Roma

The Italian side remain busy in the transfer window, having sold the midfielder to the Russian side after he started 15 Serie A games last season

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Betis: No Madrid Ceballos contact

The Blancos have not spoken to their LaLiga rivals about signing a midfielder starring at the European U21 Championship, according to Angel Haro

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Milan trying to close Biglia deal

The Argentine's agent says the San Siro outfit are close to signing the midfielder from Lazio with "an opportunity in England" also on the horizon

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CSL club aiming to secure stars

The duo could be set to stay in the Chinese Super League with Zhou Jun speaking highly of them and their contributions to the club

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'I'm sure Ronaldo is happy at Real'

The Portuguese will opt to stay in the Spanish capital despite scrutiny over his tax situation, according to the former Germany midfielder

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Ronaldo offered free beer for life

The attacker has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Real Madrid and third-tier Fortuna Koln hope to lure him away with an unusual offer

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Pele: Neymar and Jesus not enough

Brazil may be among the favourites to win the next World Cup, but Pele knows it will take more than relying on the star duo

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Blatter comes to Ronaldo's defence

FIFA's former president has compared the situation of the Portuguese to that of tennis legend Roger Federer, who, in his eyes, is "untouchable"

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Lewy agent restates anger at Bayern

The striker complained about Bayern's apparent lack of support to finish the Bundesliga's top goalscorer and his agent revealed how badly he was hurt

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CL win would prompt Silva to quit

The Spain international says that he is unsure how much longer he will keep playing but indicated he might only have 12 months left in the game

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Blatter: I tried to get Nobel Peace Prize

The accolade was sought by the disgraced former FIFA president prior to the corruption scandal that ended his tenure at the helm of world football

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'Mbappe must prove himself at Monaco'

The teenage striker has been advised not to rush into a big-money transfer after being linked with most of Europe's major clubs

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'My ban more severe than Suarez, Terry'

The midfielder is planning to appeal against an 18-month ban for breaching betting rules and suggests he has been treated unfairly

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Petit has faith in Wenger

Many fans were not happy at the decision to hand the Frenchman a new contract, but his former player is backing his old boss to silence his critics

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Dani Alves: Don't spread sh*t on me!

Pep Guardiola is hoping to sign the former Barcelona full-back, but the Brazilian has reacted angrily an Italian media outlet

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Benaglio joins Monaco from Wolfsburg

The Ligue 1 title-holders have secured the services of the Swiss goalkeeper, though he plans to return to the German club after retirement

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Russia, FIFA deflect scrutiny

FIFA's secretary general and Russian officials faced some uncomfortable questions over workers' rights, protests and Qatar on Monday

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Mutko defends Russia racism record

On the eve of the Confederations Cup, senior government minister Vitaly Mutko is adamant his country has taken strong action against racism.

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Welbeck prefers Ox in the middle

The England forward believes his club and international colleague is most effective when he is deployed in the middle of the park

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