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.

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

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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Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus.

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

Liverpool will begin the 2020-21 season with Nike as their new shirt sponsor after parting ways with New Balance last year.

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says the club have not been contacted by either Liverpool or Bayern Munich over a move for striker Timo Werner.

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.

West Ham were fighting to maintain their top-flight status before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.

With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.

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

West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled.

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.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must "spend big" on two key positions if they are "keep themselves ahead of the pack".

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Investors in Saudi Arabia were considering a bid for Manchester United as recently as October – before the Gulf state pressed ahead with the buyout of Newcastle United.

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.

Liverpool and Timo Werner look set to be engaged in one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.

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Arsenal players will be permitted limited access to the club's London Colney training grounds from next week.

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has backed calls for his former club to sign RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

Tottenham star Heung-min Son isn't the only one sporting a sharper look during the coronavirus lockdown.

Italian football clubs have been told they can return return to training in May following a televised speech from prime minister Giuseppe Conte.

The UK Government will this week begin a series of meetings with leading sports organisations with the hope of resuming competitions 'within weeks' after action was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.

With the coronavirus pandemic expected to quell big outlays in the transfer market, we're looking at how Premier League clubs could save some pennies by promoting talent from their academy.

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West Ham have joined Arsenal in allowing players to return to their training ground, as football took the first decisive steps towards a resumption.

Crystal Palace are helping to feed frontline NHS workers and the most vulnerable in south London from the kitchens at Selhurst Park.

Teams could be allowed to make as many as five substitutions during matches when football returns, as part of a new proposal put forward by Fifa.

With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.

Before the suspension of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign, West Ham were embroiled in a fierce fight to retain their top-flight status.

Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos has revealed Arsenal players showed signs of coronavirus symptoms following manager Mikel Arteta's diagnosis, but were not tested.

Tottenham have become the latest Premier League club to allow players to return to their training ground.

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David Moyes remains set on overhauling the West Ham squad this summer, but sees Declan Rice as a vital part of his plans going forward.

Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign.

Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him.

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he dreams of returning to Tottenham one day to complete the work that was never finished.

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Dietmar Hamann has cast doubt over whether Timo Werner would be a good fit for Liverpool and suggested Jurgen Klopp should look at other targets this summer.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed in partnership with FareShare, his charity scheme is supplying over two million meals a week to those in need across the UK, adding he will double his initial personal donation.

James Milner is determined to ensure that last season's Champions League success will be looked back on as the start of a glorious period in Liverpool's history.

RB Leipzig star Timo Werner has handed Liverpool a major boost in their reported pursuit of the striker after he appeared to rule out a move to Bayern Munich.

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

The latest young star attracting interest from the Premier League's elite is Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.

It's a rare sight football fans never want to see: one of their own wearing a rival club's shirt.

Manchester United and Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of in-demand centre-half Dayot Upamecano with RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff revealing top players will not leave for free.

Brentford have vowed to do 'everything in their power' to ensure fans get the chance to say farewell to Griffin Park, despite the coronavirus shutdown.