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Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy.




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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says playing with Paul Scholes would have been 'a dream'

Marcus Rashford says it would have been a "dream" to play alongside Paul Scholes at Manchester United.




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Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign as a manager

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign if he was a manager and money was no object.




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Transfer news LIVE: Havertz, Saul, James Rodriguez to Man United; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool latest 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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Tottenham must be 'very cautious' in transfer market, says former director of football Damien Comolli

Tottenham will have to be cautious in the transfer market with the financial impact of coronavirus compounding restrictions already in place thanks to the debt owed on their stadium, former director of football Damien Comolli has warned.




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Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer

Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer.




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Premier League must be completed in order to maintain integrity, says Andros Townsend

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says the Premier League season must finish in order to maintain the integrity of the competition.




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'Outstanding' Liverpool 'hit the jackpot' when they hired Jurgen Klopp, says Cesc Fabregas

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has hailed Liverpool as "outstanding" and says the club "hit the jackpot" when they hired Jurgen Klopp.




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Premier League season must finish so Liverpool can end title hoodoo, says Gerard Houllier

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo.




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Theory Liverpool vs Atletico helped spread coronavirus an 'interesting hypothesis' says government advisor

Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford says 'tough period' under Jose Mourinho made him 'better player'

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has credited a "tough period" under former manager Jose Mourinho for making him the player he is today.




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Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov dies during solo training session

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.




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Transfer news LIVE: Sancho agrees Man Utd terms, Francisco Ramos latest, Chilwell to Chelsea, Dembele to Arsenal

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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Manchester United favourites to sign Harry Kane AND Jadon Sancho ahead of rivals this summer

Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho.




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Jadon Sancho to Man United compared to Neymar transfer as 'superstar' is tipped to light up Old Trafford

Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season.




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Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal 'disgrace' Mesut Ozil over pay-cut refusal: 'Shame on you!'

Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's highest-paid player Mesut Ozil amid reports he refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut along with his team-mates.




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Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez suffered 'very torturous' spell after leaving Arsenal

Alexis Sanchez has suffered a "very tortuous" spell since leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, says Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda.




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Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid

Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United.




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Tottenham to speak to Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko after pair train together during coronavirus lockdown

It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together




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Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko sorry for training together amid lockdown; Tottenham duo to make NHS donation

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines




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Why Man City star Leroy Sane could benefit from football lockdown

Leroy Sane could benefit from football being placed on lockdown, according to Manchester City teammate Ilkay Gundogan.




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Transfer news LIVE: Semedo to Man Utd plus Sancho latest; Coutinho to Chelsea deal; Arsenal, Liverpool 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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Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy

The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners.




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Tottenham would miss out on compensation if Mauricio Pochettino joins Newcastle

EXCLUSIVE




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Crystal Palace plan 160th anniversary celebrations and new crest despite FA snub over 1861 origin

Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves.




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Mikel Arteta coronavirus diagnosis may have saved lives, says epidemiologist

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.




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National Stephen Lawrence Day: FA inclusion chief Paul Elliott says more must be done to eliminate racism

Former Charlton and Chelsea defender Paul Elliott believe there is still work to be done to eliminate racism in football, on the second National Stephen Lawrence Day.




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Newcastle takeover: Government unlikely to intervene in Saudi Arabia-led deal

The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden​.




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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he feared sack during early Anfield years

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he feared being sacked if he was not given the time to rebuild his squad.




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Liverpool send NHS special message on Anfield pitch

Liverpool have turned their Anfield pitch into a tribute to NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.




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Transfer news LIVE: Gabriel Veron, Partey to Arsenal; Coutinho to Chelsea; Sancho, Francisco Ramos to Man Utd

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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West Ham boss David Moyes turns delivery boy for his village: 'One lady gave me £20 and said: Keep the change, son!'

INTERVIEW




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Liverpool 'kidded' Chelsea with £50m Fernando Torres deal says Jamie Carragher: 'I couldn't believe it'

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Liverpool's players "couldn't believe" Chelsea bought Fernando Torres for £50million in 2011, a sale that resulted in the signing of Luis Suarez.




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Hibernian to display 'Thank you NHS' message on front of 2020-21 home shirt

Scottish Premiership club Hibernian will don the message "Thank you NHS" on their home kit next season.




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Barcelona midfielder Matheus Fernandes says he will 'mark an era' at Camp Nou

Barcelona's January signing Matheus Fernandes believes he can "mark an era" at the Catalan club.




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Rashford and Pogba fitness will give Manchester United the edge when season resumes, says assistant Kieran McKenna

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.




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Transfer news LIVE: Werner 'ready' for Liverpool, Aubameyang to Chelsea; Willian talks; Sancho to Man Utd

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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Coutinho to Chelsea: Former Liverpool star will get back to his best at Stamford Bridge, says Rivaldo

Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best if he joins Chelsea this summer, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo.




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Jadon Sancho to Chelsea? Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would 'love' Blues to sign Borussia Dortmund star

Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would love his club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.




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Manchester United were subject of interest from Saudi investors before move to buy Newcastle

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.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United transfer latest: Everything we know so far

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




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Roy Keane defends Mesut Ozil decision to reject pay cut and insists he would do the same in his position

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.




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Philippe Coutinho or Jadon Sancho? Chelsea face transfer decision as Manchester United battle heats up

While the Premier League was still up and running, Chelsea and Manchester United were locked in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. But with football suspended indefinitely, a new fight has emerged: the race for Jadon Sancho's signature.




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Transfer news LIVE: Aubameyang to leave Arsenal for Chelsea? Sancho blow for Man Utd; latest Liverpool 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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Edwin van der Sar reflects as Eredivisie cancellation ends Ajax title hopes

Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has admitted to his disappointment after the Eredivisie was cancelled on Friday, meaning his side will not be awarded the title.




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Arsenal receive Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang boost as his dad sends message over contract talks

Arsenal appear to have a key member of the Aubameyang camp batting for them after the striker's father sent a clear message to his son on Instagram.




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Two Liverpool academy stars who could save the club millions in transfer fees

Liverpool can save themselves millions in the transfer market this summer thanks to the progress made by two academy starlets this season.




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Manchester United target Jadon Sancho 'nowhere near' world's elite in Gary Neville's NFL draft-style top 10

The former United captain believes Sancho has potential, but says English players are generally overhyped




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Liverpool should sign Timo Werner because he's 'a little bit better' than Divock Origi, says Phil Thompson

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




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Manchester United transfer strategy in focus: How figures behind Pogba deal will impact Sancho and Kane plans

Old Trafford officials believe no club will get close to £100m transfers in the upcoming window