The 29-year-old became the highest-earning British player ever when he joined Juve in July in a deal worth more than £400,000 a week, but has only featured sporadically because of fitness issues.

The Wales international links up with former international colleague Carl Robinson, who was appointed Jets head coach earlier this month, until the end of the season.

Rugby's Six Nations championship was in chaos on Tuesday night amid the increasing inevitability that Ireland's game against Italy in Dublin next weekend will be postponed.

He was forced off at half-time after an awkward landing having tripped over Hull's Daniel Batty and will miss the rest of the season before sitting out this summer's tournament in addition.

When your father has left Cardiff City to become Liverpool's centre forward and managed the great Real Madrid twice, it's fair to say taking on a challenge is in your blood.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has attempted to recreate his iconic Champions League final goal in his living room to raise money for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Bale has long been loathed by Madrid supporters and targeted as a scapegoat when the Spanish giants underperform, with Bale nearing the exit door this summer.

In Saturday's Daily Mail, chief sports writer Martin Samuel considered the growing conflict between top and bottom over restarting the season. Now he responds to reader comments.

Michail Antonio has announced the sad news of his dad's passing after seven years 'in and out of hospital'. After breaking the news, Antonio said he would be taking a break from social media.

The Hammers as well as Everton had shown interest in the Barcelona striker who only arrived at the Nou Camp in February for £15m in a controversial emergency signing approved by La Liga.

Mario Gotze is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer with the German wanting to take on a new challenge.

Baseball's London Series has become the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic after Major League Baseball cancelled this summer's event at West Ham's London Stadium.

DCMS Committee Chair Julian Knight is calling for a windfall tax to be imposed on Premier League clubs that refuse to cut the salaries of highly-paid star players.

Former Manchester United, Manchester City and West Ham forward Carlos Tevez believes top-flight footballers should offer to cut their wages during the coronavirus crisis. 

Karren Brady has said that Premier League clubs have to slash the wages of their stars amid the coronavirus crisis, as the West Ham chief slammed the PFA for imploring players not to accept a cut.

Fabio Capello has given a frank account of England's 2010 World Cup campaign and has admitted that it pained him to put David James in goal following Robert Green's error against the United States.

Jack Wilshere's career at West Ham may have been frustrated by injury but the midfielder still has a competitive streak in him judging by a kickabout with his wife Andriani.

Liverpool's position became indefensible before they reversed their decision but that is of little comfort to clubs in the Premier League's lower reaches.

Nunez, who would bring a youthful presence to the Gunners' defence at the age of 23, has a release clause of £26.45million and, according to La Razon, the Gunners are prepared to meet it.

Lady Karren Brady has revealed she has taken a 30 per cent pay cut to her £898,000 salary to ease the financial burden on West Ham United and its staff during the coronavirus crisis.

After impressing under Harry Redknapp at Upton Park, Ferguson called the then 33-year-old on Christmas Day in 2001 about a move to United - much to the shock of the Italian maverick.

Felipe Anderson enjoyed a brilliant debut season with West Ham after moving in 2018, but he has found things much tougher this term - with the club sitting 16th level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth.

Kieran Maguire , a university lecturer on football finance, has detailed exactly how much each club currently owe on players they have bought, with United a massive £85.6m in front of the rest.

The 33-year-old joined the club on a free transfer in August after leaving West Ham and was always seen as a back-up option.

The majority of clubs are still far from shaking hands on deferral deals as talks between executives and their players continued on Thursday night after Saints players agreed a 10 per cent wage deferral.

The Hammers are keen to ensure staff receive '100 per cent of their salaries' while the game is suspended, with Mark Noble saying the entire squad wanted to do their bit and help out.

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Felipe Anderson may leave West Ham this summer as the club have indicated they may be willing to part with the Brazil winger.

The 28-year-old has struggled to make an impact at the London Stadium after opting to turn down a contract extension with the Gunners, but is hopeful of turning his career around.

Mason Mount could be the key to Chelsea securing West Ham talent Declan Rice this summer, with the midfielder admitting he wants to play with the Blues youngster once again. 

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.

Italian newspaper Cronache di Napoli reports Napoli could be willing to offer Mexican winger Hirving Lozano as part of a deal to lure Felipe Anderson away from West Ham.

David Moyes fears a lot of Premier League players will get injured if they are rushed back from coronavirus lockdown in a bid to complete the current season.

David Moyes has revealed that he will always regret leaving Everton for Manchester United. After eleven years at Goodison Park, Moyes was appointed as United manager in 2013.

The Frenchman recently responded to one of his most vocal critics in an interview with United's podcast where he claimed: 'I didn't even know who he [Souness] was.'

Just as at the last Premier League meeting two weeks ago, the chief issues remain a resumption date for the season and potential wage cuts or deferrals for players.

The 56-year-old endured a torrid spell at United during the 2013-14 season, seeing the reputation he had built during 11-year tenure at Everton tarnished over the course of nine months.

The issue of finishing the Premier League season by June 30 to avoid contract and sponsorship disputes was not raised when top-flight clubs met on Friday.

During the sporting lockdown, replays, throwbacks and charity auctions have taken on unprecedented importance as fans look to fill the void left by live action. 

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is ready to turn Pablo Mari's loan stay at the Emirates into a permanent move after dropping his interest in Reims centre-back Axel Disasi.

Mourinho is desperate for reinforcements in both defence and attack and has identified West Ham's Issa Diop and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as his top two targets.

Managers across the top flight are said to have held talks with players about plans to get back to the training pitch ahead of a proposed restart to the season following over a month of suspension.

The midfielder has not played since October due to the problem that has taken longer than expected to heal - but the former Arsenal star has now fully recovered.

The 56-year-old West Ham manager says the extortionate sums spent on transfers, player wages and agent fees are three areas which may require addressing.

Defender Ferdinand, who won 17 England Under 21 caps, had put himself in contention for a senior call-up after an impressive 2005-06 season for West Ham, who finished ninth.

With the Premier League and training suspended, the West Ham boss has been left with time on his hands after moving back to his family home in Lancashire.

The English top flight has been indefinitely put on hold because of the pandemic. West Ham went into the hiatus last month level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth with nine fixtures remaining.

Declan Rice has gone on to star for West Ham after coming through their academy, but it followed his release from Chelsea in 2014 after spending eight years - from 2006 - with the west London club.

Jesse Lingard is making sure to stay fit despite the lockdown due to coronavirus, as he was spotted out for a run with his friend and former team-mate Ravel Morrison.