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Former Sunderland star said to have turned down football coaching job over fears for his safety.

Alvaro Morata is subject to interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United after impressing at Juventus.

France defender faces three weeks on sidelines after suffering hamstring injury.

Balotelli is unlikely to have a long list of suitors after poor spells in the last couple of seasons.

Old Trafford club pigeon-holed into hiring Portuguese coach who will provide success over security.

Mata tells United fans he wants to "share more good moments" with them next season.

Van Gaal is expected to be replaced by Jose Mourinho this week.

Mourinho is expected to be named United's new manager this week.

Roy Hodgson believes knee injury which forced 18-year-old off in FA Cup final is not serious.

Tottenham midfielder has merited comparisons with Paul Gascoigne and Bryan Robson after remarkable season.

Szczesny spent the 2015/16 campaign on loan at AS Roma but is yet to reveal his plans for the upcoming season.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent as he played his last match for PSG.

Jose Mourinho is said to have agreed a move to Manchester United in principle ahead of United's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace.

Jurgen Klopp has doubts over Liverpool's current central defenders at Anfield.

Jose Mourinho is looking to strengthen Manchester United's midfield for 2016/17 season.

Mehdi Benatia has made 30 appearances for Bayern Munich in two years since moving from Roma.

Roy Hodgson defends allowing Leicester City striker to miss friendly after cancelation last June.

Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy find the net as Roy Hodgson's men fail to impress at the Etihad Stadium.

The Dutch coach hopes to enlist several former players to assist in scouting.

The Leicester centre included in 35-man party despite suffering hamstring blow.

The Belgium international has made a decision about his future amid "difficult" Toffees spell.

The Frenchman enjoyed a successful seven-year spell in north London during his professional career.

The England skipper refuses to discuss future of Louis van Gaal after FA Cup win.

Colombian forward was widely tipped to leave Bernabeu in summer after disappointing season.

Rangers said players could not return to the pitch for the medal presentation.

Without assurances over his future, Skrtel must use the summer finals in France to boost his career.

Xhaka, 23, flew to London last week for a medical with the Gunners.

England start their Euro 2016 preparations as they host Turkey in an international friendly on 22 May (Sunday)

Barcelona face Sevilla in the 2015/16 Copa del Rey final clash on Sunday.