Coutinho undergoes Barcelona medical ahead of club-record transfer

Philippe Coutinho has begun the final few formalities ahead of the completion of his move to Barcelona from Liverpool.

Philippe Coutinho is undergoing a medical in Barcelona ahead of the completion of his transfer to the LaLiga leaders from Liverpool.

The Brazil star arrived in Spain on Saturday after the clubs agreed a reported fee of €160million – a record purchase for Barca and the most expensive deal in history for a Premier League player.

Inside View of Coutinho's first day in Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho has enjoyed his first day in Barcelona as an FC Barcelonaplayer. The Brazilian had a photo shoot in the Auditorium 1899 with the assembled media outlets and a visit to the blaugrana Museum, where he saw the trophies the Club has won over the years.
Titles, shirts, boots, videos…a first taste of his new club FC Barcelona’s history. In the following video, you can see how Coutinho enjoyed his first day in the city. Don’t miss it!

Manchester City FC news: Leroy Sane signs in £37m transfer

He only turned 20 in January, but Man City have clearly seen enough in Leroy Sane to spend £37m on him.

The winger made his professional debut at Schalke in 2014 and was part of the Germany team at Euro 2016.

Arsene Wenger confirms Jamie Vardy has rejected Arsenal transfer to stay at Leicester City

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Jamie Vardy will stay at Leicester City next season after turning down Arsenal.

The Gunners activated the forward’s £20million release clause last month and it looked like the 29-year-old would complete a quick-fire move to the Emirates before Euro 2016.

Pjanic targeting big things with Juventus

New Juventus signing Miralem Pjanic is delighted to have been given the chance to wear the famous black and white stripes.

Miralem Pjanic is hoping to bring more success to Italian champions Juventus after completing his switch from Serie A rivals Roma. 

Juventus completed the signing of 26-year-old Pjanic on Monday for a fee of €32million.

The Bosnia-Herzegovina international scored 10 goals and contributed eight assists in 2015-16, helping Roma to a third-place finish. 

MANCHESTER CITY FACE HUGE TRANSFER SETBACK AS TARGET SIGNS NEW CONTRACT

Manchester City target, Aymeric Laporte, has given the 2014 champions a huge dose of bad news by signing a new contract with his current club Athletic Bilbao, as reported by the Daily Star.

City had been believed to be close securing the signature of Laporte – who is one of the best young defenders in the world – but Bilbao’s twitter account announced that he had signed a new contract and that his release clause had risen significantly.

KOEMAN EYES ENGLISH STAR TO JOIN HIM AT EVERTON

Ronald Koeman is ready to make a move for Saido Berahino and make the West Brom man his first signing when he finally takes over as manager of Everton later this summer, according to reports from theDaily Mirror.

Berahino has just one year left on his contract with the Baggies and, with Koeman likely to be handed a significant transfer budget at Goodison Park, the Dutch manager is looking to turn his admiration into a transfer with an early bid.

NFF Slams N11.65m Fine On Giwa

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Giwa FC has been slammed a fine of N11.65m for breaching a number of statutes of the League Management Company.

Arising from the meeting of its Disciplinary Committee at its headquarters in Abuja, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decided that the Jos-based club would pay a fine of N10,000,000 to the LMC, in line with rule B13. 25 of the NPFL Frame Work and Rules, the sum of N650,000 to offset the expenses of the match officials to the LMC and the sum of N1, 000,000 to offset the expenses incurred by Enyimba FC , their opponents in the NPFL Week 18 game.

Tottenham hold talks with AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen

Vincent Janssen to Tottenham

Sky Sports have given an update on Wednesday concerning Tottenham’s attempts to sign the in-demand Dutch striker of the moment: Vincent Janssen.

The 21-year-old forward had an amazing 2015-16 season for AZ Alkmaar where he scored 25 goals in 34 games in the Dutch top flight.

Arsenal: Jamie Vardy latest; Bundesliga full-back linked; 24-year-old set for City?

In recent seasons, Arsenal are often leaving transfer business till the latter stages of the transfer window, with Mesut Ozil, Danny Welbeck and Per Mertersacker notable examples of deadline day deals.  Yet, with one signing confirmed, another is on the brink.

It emerged on Friday night that Arsenal’s interest in Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy was progressing fast.  AsBBC Sport reported, Arsenal triggered Vardy’s £20 million release clause and talks between the clubs have moved forward since.

The Evening Standard suggest Vardy has completed a medical this weekend and terms have been sealed with a £120,000 contract in the offing. Arsenal are key to wrap up the deal before he leaves for the Euros with England, so this transfer may be a question of when, not if.

Olivier Giroud looking forward to Vardy competition

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Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud believes Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy would be a fantastic addition to the Gunners squad.

Oliver Giroud has told Sky Sports that he is looking forward to the competing for a place in the starting eleven with Jamie Vardy and that the Englishman wants to join the club.

Giroud is one of the players whose position at Arsenal could be under threat from the arrival of England forward Vardy.

Dr Eva Carneiro's legal battle with Chelsea and Jose Mourinho finally set to reach conclusion

on Monday morning, in the nondescript confines of Croydon’s London South Employment  Tribunal, the longest-running saga of the season will reach its climax.

Almost 10 months since Chelsea drew with Swansea City on the opening day of the Premier League’s most extraordinary campaign, the world is poised to learn how Eva Carneiro lost her job as their first-team doctor and whether she is entitled to hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation.

CONFIRMED: Rafa Benitez to stay Newcastle manager with new three-year deal agreed

Newcastle United have confirmed Rafa Benitez will stay on as manager despite relegation from the Premier League, signing a new three-year deal in the process.

The Spaniard was appointed Magpies boss on March 11, being presented with 10 games to keep the Tyneside club in the top flight.

With three wins and four draws he failed in his task, although it has been suggested since relegation that Benitez was keen to remain in charge

Arsenal price up 12-goal striker, Aston Villa Frenchman stays in England, Mourinho has first target

REAL MADRID look set to land Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, although he could be off to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

As of now, the Spanish starlet has publicly said he's happy to play for the Bianconeri in the future, though rumours indicate he could be leaving Serie A.

Real Madrid, whom the 23-year-old played for from 2010 to 2014, seem set to re-acquire their former starlet by paying a €30m buy-back clause to the Old Lady.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to then pay €60m to Los Blancos to sign the Spanish striker and secure his services for the next Premier League season.

During this past campaign, Morata recorded 12 goals and as many assists in 47 appearance in all competitions, including scoring the lone goal in Juventus's 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final.

Reports: Louis van Gaal sacked by Manchester United

It is now being widely reported that the Dutchman and the majority of his back room team have been let go by Manchester United.

Albert Stuivenberg, Frans Hoek and Max Reckers, members of Van Gaal's backroom team, have also been dismissed.

An official announcement by the club is expected at around 1pm.

Van Gaal, who led his side to victory in the FA Cup final just two days ago, has lost his job after an otherwise disappointing campaign, which was characterised by a lacklustre, conservative playing style.

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic appoint former Liverpool boss as manager

Celtic have appointed Brendan Rodgers as their new manager.

The former Liverpool, Swansea City, Reading and Watford boss has signed a 12-month rolling contract to replace Ronny Deila, who departed the Scottish champions at the end of the season.

Rodgers, 43, left Anfield in October after more than three years in charge.

"I will give everything I have and do all I can to bring our supporters exciting, entertaining and winning football," said the Northern Irishman.

Arsenal transfer news: Granit Xhaka heading for a medical – fan reaction to possible £30m deal

Granit Xhaka's transfer to Arsenal is almost complete and Gooners couldn't be happier.

Well, those who claim to have seen him play are.

It appears there has been a breakthrough in negotiations between Arsenal and the 23-year-old's club, Borussia Monchengladbach.

N'Golo Kante: Paris Saint-Germain remain keen on signing Leicester midfield sensation

Paris Saint-Germain have not given up hope of landing Leicester star N'Golo Kante this summer, according to reports in France.

The 25-year-old midfielder was a revelation during his first season in the Premier League and was one of the cornerstones of Leicester's shock surge to the title.

But his future is now the subject of intense transfer speculation with Arsenal reportedly the frontrunners to land him this summer.

Manchester United midfielder slams Louis van Gaal

ANDREAS PEREIRA has hit out at Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.

Pereira impressed at the start of the season, but he was linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January as he searched for more game time.

But he was denied a move by Van Gaal and has not featured since February.

Nathan Ake can capitalise on Chelsea’s dearth of centre-back options

On Wednesday evening, Chelsea loanee Nathan Ake capped off a very encouraging season by being named as Watford‘s Young Player of the Year. 

It may well have gone under the radar for a lot of people, given the justifiable furore surrounding John Terry’s new contract, but it was a just reward for Ake, who’s worked hard at Watford.

Signed by Chelsea as a 15-year-old and making his debut just two years later, Ake always seemed destined to become part of the hoard of players out on loan. However he was kept at the club for three seasons in order to gain home-grown status, and this term he’s spent the entire campaign on loan with the Hornets.