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Jadon Sancho labelled a 'great player' by Manchester United's Juan Mata as transfer speculation intensifies

Juan Mata believes Jadon Sancho is a "great player" as Manchester United continue to be linked with the winger.




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Transfer news LIVE: Tottenham join race for Hakimi and Coutinho, Kurzawa 'in Arsenal talks', Man Utd rumours

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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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: 'Agent' Marcus Rashford strikes again in £120m transfer battle

Marcus Rashford has been leading Manchester United's charm offensive to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford - and he will have another chance tonight.




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Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho would 'love' Premier League return but no talks during coronavirus pandemic

Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho would "love" a return to the Premier League, according to agent Kia Joorabchian.




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Goals recreated: Dele Alli's stunning volley for Tottenham against Crystal Palace

With all elite football on pause for the foreseeable, now is the perfect time to dust off those boots and give it a go yourself.




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Jimmy Greaves latest: Tottenham legend 'receiving best possible treatment' in hospital

Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital, "receiving the best possible treatment", as he battles an unspecified illness.




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Dimitar Berbatov on why 'impatient' Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho broke coronavirus guidelines

Dimitar Berbatov says Jose Mourinho broke government guidelines to meet with Tanguy Ndombele because the manager is "impatient for football to return".




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Tottenham Supporters' Trust fears club's furlough decision has 'exhausted any future goodwill' from fans

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) has warned that the board's decision to furlough staff has potentially "damaged the club's reputation" and "exhausted any future goodwill" from fans.




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New Chelsea kit: 'Leaked' shirt for 2020-21 season branded 'worst kit ever' by fans

Chelsea fans have been almost unanimous in their condemnation of a 'leaked' shirt for next season after a model posed in the strip and posted it on social media.




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Barcelona deny 'corruption' claims from former vice president and threaten legal action after 'hand in the till' accusation

Barcelona have moved to strongly deny 'corruption' claims made by Emili Rousand and have threatened legal action against the former vice president.




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Chelsea told they are making a big mistake allowing Willian to leave: 'He could play for Man City tomorrow'

Paul Merson believes Chelsea midfielder Willian will have clubs queueing up for him and 'could play for Manchester City' when he leaves Stamford Bridge.




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Cristiano Ronaldo warned he has 'no privileges' during lockdown after training session at Madeira Stadium

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned he has no special "privilege" after he was pictured training at a local stadium in his native Madeira.




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Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick-Aubamayeng urged to join 'a more ambitious club' by Gabon FA president

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: 'Agent Rashford working overtime' in £120m transfer chase

Manchester United fans hailed the fine work of 'agent Marcus Rashford' once more after his FIFA 20 battle with England colleague Jadon Sancho.




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Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's version of Kevin De Bruyne, says legend Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United have found their own version of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in Bruno Fernandes.




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Ronaldo: David Beckham 'one of the best of all time' - the only Englishman who could have played for Brazil

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has hailed former team-mate David Beckham as "one of the best of all time".




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​Liverpool's Roberto Firmino not focused on scoring goals, says former Red Emile Heskey

Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Roberto Firmino doesn't focus on scoring goals, instead providing the 'gel' that glues his side together.




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Liverpool missing out on Mario Gotze was a blessing in disguise - Jurgen Klopp won't be tempted again

Liverpool fans would have been justified in feeling a little nervous when the summer transfer window of 2016 opened up.




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Mikel Arteta using shutdown to strengthen bond with Arsenal stars - 'I want them to trust me'

Mikel Arteta says he is trying to use the coronavirus shutdown to strengthen his bond with his Arsenal players.




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Rangers call for suspensions to SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster after 'serious' vote concerns

Rangers have called for SPFL's chief executive Neil Doncaster and its legal adviser Rod McKenzie to be suspended "while an independent investigation is conducted' following their vote on how to end the season.




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Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele join Antoine Griezmann gaming marathon for Red Cross coronavirus appeal

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has raised almost €30,000 for the Red Cross after enlisting the help of French teammates Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele for a gaming marathon.




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Manchester United warned Odion Ighalo 'could get big money move to Real Madrid or Barcelona'

Manchester United have been warned that Odion Ighalo could be set to land a 'big money move' to one of their major European rivals if they do not sign him permanently this summer.




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Sir Kenny Dalglish's family thank fans for 'humbling' support after Liverpool hero tests positive for Covid-19

The family of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have thanked football fans around the world for their messages of support after the 69-year-old was diagnosed with coronavirus.




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Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid 'was almost done' before coronavirus crisis, says former PSG star Jerome Rothen

And the France World Cup winner 'won't sign a new contract' with the Ligue1 giants




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Manchester United will be 'a different team' when Paul Pogba returns, says Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo says Manchester United will be "a different team" when Paul Pogba is back fit and firing.




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Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football'

Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football."




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Chelsea 'dropped one' over Willian contract talks... but he's been lucky to avoid criticism, says Paul Merson

Chelsea have "dropped one" regarding Willian's contract, according to Paul Merson - but the former Arsenal forward also believes the Brazilian winger has been fortunate to avoid criticism for letting his deal run down.




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What Liverpool will miss out on if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid... predicted by Football Manager

Real Madrid may have missed out on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer due to the coronavirus.




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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish expresses 'immense gratitude' to NHS and urges people to stay home

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his "immense gratitude" to the NHS following his release from hospital and urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Peter Bonetti: Tributes paid to Chelsea goalkeeper as Petr Cech hails 'The Cat' a club 'legend'

Bonetti, dubbed 'The Cat', died at the age of 78 on Sunday




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Peter Bonetti dead: Former Chelsea and England goalkeeper 'The Cat' passes away, aged 78

Bonetti was part of the England squad that won the 1966 World Cup




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona latest: 'Big chance' Inter Milan striker will join Lionel Messi, says agent

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has a "big chance" of joining Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summer, one of his agents has said.




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Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo dreaming of 'great' Real Madrid future: 'I won't waste my chance'

Former Barcelona youngster Takefusa Kubo believes he has a big future in the first team at Real Madrid.




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Jack Wilshere concedes West Ham transfer 'hasn't worked out' as injury-plagued star faces uncertain future

Jack Wilshere has admitted his transfer to West Ham "hasn't worked out" as he had hoped amid uncertainty over his future at the club.




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Former Barcelona vice president says 'someone had their hand in the till' after quitting club amid board chaos

Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club.




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.




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Transfer news LIVE: Harry Kane 'open' to Man Utd transfer, Grealish latest; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool gossip

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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Eating Hazard! Real Madrid star 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during coronavirus lockdown

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard admits he is 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish released from hospital, Real Sociedad scrap training plans

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




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Jadon Sancho 'confirms' Manchester United transfer with hint during Instagram Live fan session

Manchester United fans are growing increasingly excited that Jadon Sancho could be on his way to Old Trafford this summer after the Borussia Dortmund star's latest hint.




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Peter Bonetti: Ron 'Chopper' Harris pays tribute to 'proper gentleman' who never raised his voice

Chelsea legend Ron Harris has paid tribute to former goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, the 'proper gentleman' and 'fitness fanatic' who led by example in west London.




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Wembley Stadium could 'host four Premier League games a day' to finish season after coronavirus

Premier League games could be hosted at Wembley Stadium in a bid to conclude the season, according to reports.




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Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk

Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation.




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Unai Emery 'blamed ex-girlfriend for Arsenal sacking' as winless run started after break-up

Sacked Arsenal manager Unai Emery "blamed" ex-girlfriend Sacha Wright for losing his job with the Gunners.




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Sebastiano Esposito and Fifa 20's best young strikers with potential

You have loaded up a new Fifa 20 career and are ready to delve into the transfer market... but now what?




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Arsenal players to reject club's wage-cut plans fearing they already face significant losses

Arsenal's squad are ready to knock back the club's wage-cute proposals which would cost players up to 12.5 per cent of their annual salary.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.




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Harry Kane 'would make Man United title challengers' and Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' at £200m

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes Harry Kane would turn Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders, and is sure that Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' if a £200million bid came in.




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Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool squad shock at Kenny Dalglish coronavirus diagnosis – 'One of us has it'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the impact that club legend Sir Kenny Dalglish being diagnosed with coronavirus had on him and his players.




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Frank Lampard 'proud' to be Chelsea manager after rapid response to the coronavirus crisis

Frank Lampard has reiterated his pride at managing Chelsea after their rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic.