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Jerome Boateng believes ex-teammate Schweinsteiger must be prepared for the challenges that lay ahead.

Reds midfielder believes it would be unfair to class the two players in the same bracket.

France international says he will discuss Thierry Henry's criticism with the Gunners' record goalscorer.

Agent Cezary Kucharski says Bayern have no inclination to sell the Poland international.

Sturridge underwent hip surgery in May following a season blighted by injury.

Sebastien Haller believes his France U21 teammate has the necessary talent to succeed in Dutch football.

£49m deal for Sterling makes him most expensive English football player ever.

Wenger believes current team cohesion outweighs any benefits of more signings.

The Everton player feels it may be harder for young players to come through the ranks at big-spending United in the future.

England international ends bitter feud with Rodgers with a public display of thanks.

Will Keane has already left the club, signing for Preston on a season-long loan.

For Arsenal's injury-plagued midfielder Jack Wilshere, preseason couldn't come soon enough.

Robin van Persie becomes United's sixth summer departure after completing Fenerbahce move.

Carl Jenkinson signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal before completing his loan move.

Louis van Gaal will need to find a replacement in the event of Di Maria's move to Paris.

Arsenal host Singapore XI in their first pre-season game of the campaign. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK.

Fucile's verbal volleys follow repeated on-field altercations in Copa America 2015.

Last season the Uruguayan scored 37 goals for club and country from 56 starts.

Manager Tim Sherwood admits the club would be powerless to prevent the Belgian departing, though

Ramos will captain Real during their pre-season tour.

Midfielder previously worked with Rosler during a loan spell at Brentford two years ago.

Jay Rodriguez has mixed emotions over Morgan Schneiderlin's move to Manchester United.

Portugal midfielder unlikely to move clubs this summer after sustaining injured tibia on U21 duty.

Toffees boss admits that last season's poor league form was down to club's European run.

The England international agrees a five-year deal with the Etihad Stadium outfit.

Nigerian winger spent last year out on loan at Stoke City.

Schweinsteiger missed four months last season but insists he is now feeling 'great'.

Otamendi is currently on holiday after featuring in Argentina's Copa America campaign.

Ivorian joined the Blues in January and will hope to impress during a year in the Belgian top flight.