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Former Manchester United boss David Moyes reveals the three big signings he missed out on at Old Trafford

Former Manchester United boss David Moyes has revealed the three big name transfer targets he missed out on while in charge at Old Trafford.




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Barcelona signing Francisco Trincao: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are my idols

Barcelona's January signing Francisco Trincao says Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are his idols – and revealed his excitement about linking up with the Argentine at Camp Nou.




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Spanish football shutdown: RFEF plans to fast-track lower leagues when season resumes after coronavirus

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has come up with a new proposal for a fast-track finish to the lower leagues in Spain once football is back under way following the current break due to coronavirus.




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Final Hillsborough memorial service postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

The final memorial service to honour those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Liverpool will NOT sign Timo Werner this summer, fears Jamie Carragher

Liverpool may have to delay the signing of Timo Werner for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, says Jamie Carragher.




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Bruno Fernandes compares Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Bruno Fernandes insists critics are guilty of forgetting just how good Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba is - insisting he deals with the same level of expectation as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.




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Arsenal confirm plan to avoid furlough scheme and pay staff full salaries

Arsenal have confirmed they are continuing to pay staff in full and do not currently intend to fall back on the government's furlough scheme during the Premier League shutdown.




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Victor Osimhen reveals why he rejected Arsenal... and warns transfer giants he wants game time over a big club

Victor Osimhen has opened up about why he rejected Arsenal as a teenager... and why he will use the same reasoning when it comes to his next move.




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David Luiz hails 'amazing' Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: He has turned me into a leader

David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together.




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How the West Ham medical department is working every day to keep Hammers squad fit for Premier League restart

West Ham's medical department have relished the challenge of keeping the squad fit and motivated during the lockdown and has hailed the commitment of the players.




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Jimmy Greaves out of hospital and recovering at home, Tottenham legend's agent confirms

Jimmy Greaves is out of hospital and is recovering at home, the Tottenham legend's agent has confirmed.




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Lucas Moura raising baby son to be Tottenham fan with 'Come On You Spurs' chant during lockdown

Champions League hero Lucas Moura has again cemented his place in the hearts of Tottenham fans by teaching his child to sing 'Come On You Spurs'.




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New Liverpool kit: 'Leaked' Nike home shirt for 2020/21 leaves fans unimpressed

A number of Liverpool fans have been left disappointed by a 'leaked' shirt for next season after pictures showing what appear to be the new Nike kit were posted on social media.




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Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing'

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona, says coach Quique Setien

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is sure Lionel Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou.




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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes explains how he fooled City defence with sublime derby free-kick

Bruno Fernandes has revealed that his instinctive free-kick to tee up a goal for Anthony Martial against rivals Manchester City was entirely unplanned.




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Takumi Minamino Liverpool breakthrough 'only a matter of time', says Salzburg coach

RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has declared that is "only a matter of time" until Takumi Minamino begins to make a major impact for Liverpool.




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'Football has reached a moment of reckoning... it can't go on like this'

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means




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Sixth form college funded by Tottenham making protective equipment for north London hospitals

A sixth-form college sponsored by Tottenham is helping to produce protective equipment for NHS workers.




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Chelsea to provide 78,000 meals for NHS staff and carers during coronavirus pandemic

Chelsea will provide 78,000 meals to NHS staff and carers over the next six weeks as they look to support the most vulnerable through the coronavirus pandemic.




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Steven Gerrard 'blown away' by Liverpool's mental strength during title chase: 'They are monsters'

Steven Gerrard says he has been "blown away" by the mental strength shown by Liverpool's players during their title pursuit, describing them as "monsters".




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Wigan Athletic players agree wage deferrals during coronavirus crisis as some staff furloughed

Wigan Athletic's footballers have agreed to defer some of their wages during the coronavirus crisis, the Championship club confirmed on Thursday.




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Manchester United target Dayot Upamecano advised to stay at RB Leipzig amid transfer links

German legend Lothar Matthaus has advised Dayot Upamecano to remain at RB Leipzig despite significant interest from a plethora of European giants.




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Every EFL game to be on TV or online as season will resume behind closed doors

Every Championship, League One and League Two game will be broadcast on TV or online when the season resumes as matches will be behind closed doors, EFL chairman Rick Parry has confirmed.




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Coronavirus Sport news LIVE: Premier League meeting latest, Leeds United legend Norman Hunter dies of Covid-19

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Arsenal told to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'if Manchester United offer £100m'

Charlie Nicholas says the Gunners should cash in given their "abysmal" contract failings




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There was much more to Norman Hunter than just his 'Bite yer legs' nickname

The Leeds legend and 1966 World Cup winner​ has died at the age of 76 having contracted coronavirus




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Premier League meeting latest: Season deadline not discussed, clubs committed to finishing 2019/20 fixtures

Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the 2019/20 season following an online meeting today, with a potential deadline of June 30 not discussed.




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Premier League clubs meet again today with proposal to conclude season by June 30 set to put on the table

Premier League clubs will hold another online meeting again today with a proposal expected to put on the table for the 2019-20 season to be finished by June 30.




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Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'will have to leave to win trophies'

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be forced to leave the Gunners in search of silverware, says Dimitar Berbatov.




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Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi announces donation of 16,000 meals for vulnerable people in Islington

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has announced a birthday donation of 16,000 meals to help vulnerable people in Islington.




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Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from England FIFA 20 tournament including Rashford vs Sancho

Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Football's Staying Home Cup LIVE stream: Results from quarter-finals of England FIFA 20 tournament

Football has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Neymar to Barcelona? PSG star's return to Camp Nou 'possible', says former vice-president Emili Rousaud

Former Barcelona vice-president Emili Rousaud believes Neymar could return to the Catalan club from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.




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Barcelona should sell Ousmane Dembele this summer, says Rivaldo

Former Barcelona winger Rivaldo believes the time has come for the Catalan club to cut their losses and sell Ousmane Dembele.




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Manchester United told Jadon Sancho won't come at knock-down transfer fee after coronavirus shutdown

Manchester United have been warned Borussia Dortmund remain in a "strong financial position" despite the economic uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Bruno Fernandes names Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Manchester United

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has named old friend Francisco Ramos as the player he would most like to join him at Old Trafford.




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Joe Cole urges Chelsea to hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian this summer

Joe Cole believes Chelsea should hold onto Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian, stating the experienced trio would be difficult to replace.




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James Maddison hints he is happy to stay at Leicester despite Manchester United interest

James Maddison has offered no indication he is looking to leave Leicester despite interest from Manchester United.




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Former Arsenal transfer chief lifts lid on how close Jamie Vardy came to joining Gunners

Arsenal's former transfer chief Dick Law has revealed just how close the club came to signing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.




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Premier League games 'behind closed doors' could still need 500 people in attendance, warns Karen Brady

West Ham chief executive Karen Brady has cast doubt over the Premier League being able to resume its season behind closed doors, warning that up to 500 people will need to be in attendance on matchdays even if fans are banned.




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Transfer news LIVE: James Rodriguez and Saul Niguez to Man Utd, Arsenal in Edouard battle, De Ligt latest

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Kylian Mbappe for just €40m? PSG star's value could plummet due to the coronavirus, says French MEP

PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe's valuation could drop to as little as €40million because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to French MEP Daniel Cohn-Bendit.




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Romelu Lukaku names Manchester United's best young player

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has highlighted who he thinks is the best young player at Manchester United.




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Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku rules out Premier League return after leaving Manchester United

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has ruled out returning to the Premier League after last summer ending his eight-year spell in England.




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Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Wayne Rooney only has one answer in 'GOAT' debate

In the eternal debate over whether Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer of all time, Wayne Rooney is not letting friendship get in the way.




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Brighton's Amex Stadium converted into coronavirus testing centre

Brighton's Amex Stadium has been converted into a drive-in coronavirus testing centre for key workers during the pandemic.




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Danish club FC Midtjylland setting up drive-in theatres for fans to watch behind closed doors games

A Danish club have come up with a novel way to allow fans to watch games together when football returns behind closed doors – by setting up drive-in screenings.




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Real Madrid star Eden Hazard set to resume running after ankle surgery, says Roberto Martinez

Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard will be running again in the next few days, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has revealed.




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Former Liverpool transfer chief Damien Comolli raises fears about football restart – 'What if a player dies?'

Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?'