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.

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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he wants to finish the season.

The French government is pushing for the rest of Europe's top football leagues to follow Ligue 1's example and end the 2019-20 season, according to reports in France.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes signing "a better Divock Origi" is the top priority for his former club when the summer transfer window opens.

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title in 2005.

Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title.

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane says teammate Jack Grealish has outgrown the club and believes it is "only a matter of time" before he gets a move.

Valencia left-back Jose Gaya has revealed why he turned down Real Madrid in 2015.

Premier League clubs will meet again today to discuss the resumption of the 2019-20 season.

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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has talked up a move for England colleague Jadon Sancho this summer.

Premier League clubs will meet today as officials prepare to step up plans for 'Project Restart', in the hope that the English football season can yet be completed and avoid the fate of its French and Dutch counterparts.

Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes Chelsea midfielder Willian would become an important player for Tottenham should he sign in the summer, insisting his existing relationship with Jose Mourinho would prove highly beneficial.

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.

Premier League clubs will meet today to discuss the options to resume the 2019-20 season.

Charlton Athletic staff were paid last month but not with funds from majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer, who is still yet to inject any money into the beleaguered Championship club.

The Premier League and wider sport were on Friday undergoing crunch talks which will be pivotal in deciding the reality of a return to action.

Jadon Sancho has stirred the transfer pot, teasing Liverpool fans tuning in to Trent Alexander-Arnold's Instagram Live on Thursday.

Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has responded after being linked with a summer move to Tottenham.

Jadon Sancho is likely to face a big decision this summer with Europe's elite circling.

Chelsea winger Willian has talked up a reunion with Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho but insisted no decision over his future has been made.

Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.

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.

Jack Grealish has dropped a cheeky hint over a possible summer move to Manchester United.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has revealed he cried after Real Madrid lost on penalties to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals in 2012.

Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince believes Jadon Sancho is the one player still 'worth breaking the bank for', despite Ed Woodward's comments about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on transfer spending.

US presidential nominee Joe Biden has given his backing to the US women's football team over its legal back with US Soccer Federation over gender discrimination, before firing a warning to the organisation over its World Cup funding.

Premier League clubs are said to be interested in finishing the 2019-20 season in Australia after Perth opened its doors to Project Restart.

Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov says Harry Kane must decide when it is time to leave for a "big club".

Orkun Kokcu has been backed to make the grade at Arsenal by former Manchester United star Jaap Stam.

Tottenham are reportedly looking for midfield reinforcements this summer, with Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic the latest name linked.

Paul Pogba is targeting an immediate comeback from injury for Manchester United when Premier League football returns.

Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'.

The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports.

Juventus' chief football officer Fabio Paratici has warned that the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis will leave fewer clubs able to meet the financial demands of high-level players such as Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

Manchester United will speak to Marcos Rojo after the defender was filmed appearing to flout social distancing guidelines.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Feyenoord's young midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who has been tipped for a big future after an impressive breakout season in the Netherlands.

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has praised Jose Mourinho for helping him improve defensively and admits he did not expect to break into the team.

Japhet Tanganga is aiming to win his first England cap after establishing himself as a member of Tottenham's first-team squad.

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Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is good enough to play for Barcelona - but he plays too much golf, according to team-mate Matt Ritchie.

Leicester City player Christian Fuchs has recorded an empty JFK airport as he heads back to England ahead of an expected return to training.

Divock Origi has insisted that he still sees his future at Liverpool, despite suggestions that he could be jettisoned to make way for attacking reinforcements this summer.

Premier League clubs and their squads will hold crunch meetings this week, with players holding the key to the top-flight's plans for a return to action next month.

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has raised £55,000 for the NHS after auctioning off the shirt he wore when a Birmingham hit fan him during a game.

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