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

Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been advised against a move to Arsenal or another Premier League club as it could "destroy" his career.

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

Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra.

The wife of Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has launched a remarkable attack on the city, five years on the pair leaving England.

Mikel Arteta insists summer signing Kieran Tierney will bring Arsenal "something special" when the Premier League restarts following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Aston Villa could be forced to finish the season without an incomplete squad due to coronavirus fears, manager Dean Smith has said.

West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds.

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

Chelsea winger Willian is "on his way to Tottenham", according to well-known pundit Richard Keys.

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr believes the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any plans her national team-mates have to get pregnant in the next five years.

Ryan Giggs has revealed how an attempt to emulate Liverpool's attacking tactics 'didn't quite work' for Wales during a recent meeting with Croatia.

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has compared the Premier League's 'Project Restart' planning to the Brexit process.

C.D. Nacional and Farense will officially return to Portugal's Primeira Liga next term after the 2019-20 season was declared over for teams in the country's second division.

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Sunderland prospect Joe Hugill as part of a major drive to secure the best emerging talent in the UK and abroad.

Manchester United are still trying to convince Angel Gomes to commit his future to the club as the academy graduate enters the final weeks of his contract.

Parry labelled Premier League parachute payments as "an evil which needs to be eradicated"

Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United is part of a Fifa investigation after Sampdoria lodged a complaint against Sporting Lisbon for unpaid sell-on fees.

QPR have now scrapped plans to build a new training ground on the Warren Farm site first identified in 2012, the club and Ealing Council have confirmed.

Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move to capture Bayern Munich youngster Angelo Stiller.

Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared.

The Premier League has hit back at EFL chairman Rick Parry over parachute payments after he described them as "an evil which needs to be eradicated".

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) remain hopeful of staging the Champions League Final in the country in August.

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Jadon Sancho and Arsenal's Reiss Nelson have said said they hope their journeys to the top of professional football can inspire more youngsters from south London to break free of poverty.

Liverpool are favourites to secure the signing of in-demand RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner this summer.

The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea.

To mark the anniversary of his famous goal against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has called up some of the young fans conceived after his epic tie-clinching strike at Stamford Bridge.

Luke Shaw has hailed the togetherness of the Manchester United squad, revealing the introductions of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and signings such as captain Harry Maguire have provided pivotal turning points.

England star Jadon Sancho has told of how he grew up idolising Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, amid speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford.

Gareth Southgate says no other coaching job could ever be as fulfilling as managing England.

Manchester United midfielder Fred has opened up about his "awful" debut season in the Premier League, and says he is performing better now that he has finally settled into life in the city.

Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has applauded the return to action of Germany's Bundesliga after a lengthy enforced break due to coronavirus.

Barcelona's players were back at the club's training ground on Wednesday morning for coronavirus tests ahead of LaLiga's planned return next month.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane greeted his players in a mask and gloves as Los Blancos returned to their training ground for coronavirus tests on Wednesday.

Ander Herrera has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to persuade him to stay at Manchester United last summer, but states his mind was made up after a disagreement with the board.

England stars including Marcus Rashford and Harry Winks have given an insight into their home fitness regimes as they join manager Gareth Southgate in a campaign encouraging the nation to keep active during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has warned the Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to playing at neutral grounds.

Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign Thomas Meunier with reports in France claiming that the Belgian will not be signing a new contract with PSG.

Manchester United want to extend Odion Ighalo's loan deal as they continue to weigh up a permanent move.

Patrice Evra undoubtedly holds a special place the hearts of Manchester United fans.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay.

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Thierry Henry insists it is not his place to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at Arsenal consdering he left the Gunners himself.

Mohamed Salah had made a point of not zipping up his hooded top as he arrived at Anfield that evening.

Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has said he would like to return to the club as a coach or sporting director in the future.

Gary Neville has hit back at Angel di Maria – describing the winger as 'awful' during his time at Manchester United.