It is a little over five years since a teenage Martin Odegaard signed for Real Madrid and after three loan moves, the Norwegian finally looks ready for Los Blancos.

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.

"If I'm honest, it's not been as good as I hoped, not all that I wanted it to be."

The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden​.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he feared being sacked if he was not given the time to rebuild his squad.

Nnamdi Collins is the latest talented young footballer linked with a Premier League switch, with Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly interested in the 16-year-old defender.

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The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.

Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

Only clubs with a "death wish" would want to continue the National League season, according to one chairman, after the campaign was finally abandoned on Wednesday.

The Women's 2021 European Championship in England will be delayed by a year and played from July 6 to 31, 2022, at the same venues as originally planned, UEFA has announced.

Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo has been given the all clear following treatment on a brain tumour.

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line

Uefa will release almost £60million in benefit payments to clubs who released players for European Qualifiers early to help ease the financial impact of coronavirus.

Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced.

England Women manager Phil Neville is set to leave his role next summer due to the delay of the Women's European Championship to 2022, according to his brother Gary Neville.

The government have been urged to conduct an investigation into links between Liverpool hosting a Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid and a spike in cases of coronavirus in the city.

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.

Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid.

Tottenham's Champions League hopes received a blow on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Chelsea's Champions League hopes received a boost on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.

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Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.

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Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would love his club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

Glen Johnson has urged his former club Chelsea to sign Philippe Coutinho this summer.

With football across the globe on hold, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on pause, it seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

With football across the globe on hold, now seems the perfect time to load up a new​ FIFA 20 career mode save.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the forseeable future.

So you're cooped up indoors and most of the professional football fixtures across the globe have been suspended for the time being.

Tottenham would suffer a significant financial blow by missing out on millions of pounds in European revenue if the season is decided on a points-per-game basis.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is plotting his path to legendary status at Chelsea under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard.

Phil Neville will leave his role as England Women manager at the end of his contract in 2021, the FA have confirmed.

Premier League have appointed Gary Hoffman as their new chair, the league confirmed on Friday.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.

Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season.

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer after the Eredivisie season was cancelled.

The 2019/20 Eredivisie season has been cancelled, meaning Duch league leaders Ajax will miss out on the title.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer with the Eredivisie season set to be cancelled.

The Eredivisie season has been cancelled, with the title, relegation out of and promotion into the league scrapped.

David, who was born in Nigeria but has a British passport, owns two companies and also shares a CBD (cannabidiol) business with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.

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