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Rafael Benitez could be handed £150m to spend in the transfer market if the Amanda Staveley-run PCP Capital Partners investment firm completes its takeover of Newcastle.

Agent Josep Maria Minguella has revealed that Barcelona turned down the chance to lure Kylian Mbappe from Monaco in the summer to sign instead Ousmane Dembele.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is confident that the club will see the best of injury-plagued forward Gareth Bale again in future.

Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan insists his focus remains on AS Roma despite long-term interest from Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte.

Technical secretary Robert Fernandez watched both the Dane and £200m+ rated Harry Kane during 1-1 draw.

Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship is gearing up for its biggest month yet with three big events planned for November, featuring the likes of Angela Lee and Ben Askren.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a new one-year deal by the Red Devils, just months after he was released at the end of last season.

Ajax director of football Marc Overmars was linked with a move to Arsenal next season, but the former Gunners man has denied that he is talks with the club.

On Sunday, the Portuguese admitted he could not see himself ending his career at Old Trafford amid rumours he could move to PSG.

Roger Federer wants to ensure that he remains fit to challenge for all the major titles in order to stop Nadal overtaking him, says Rusedski.

Eden Hazard does not know why Chelsea boss Antonio Conte chose to replace him after he netted the equaliser in a six-goal thriller against Roma.

Ernesto Valverde has no idea whether Lionel Messi took a glucose tablet before scoring his 100th European goal during Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Olympiacos.

Marcus Rashford, who scored in United's 1-0 win over Benfica, picked up a knee injury. The full extent of his injury is yet to be revealed as he joins other stars in injury list.

Roger Federer has revealed four things that must go right for him in his life in order to keep playing tennis while acknowledging that retirement is on the horizon.

Artem Lobov, training partner of Conor McGregor, claims Tony Ferguson will be the UFC lightweight champion's next opponent as he makes his return to the octagon.

Jack Wilshere has hit back at Troy Deeney after the Watford striker said that the Arsenal players lacked 'cojones' to win tough matches.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has risen to the bait laid out by Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho and slammed him for criticing coaches who "cry" over injuries.

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has revealed how he plans on reigning supreme in the division as he claims a fight with former champion Tyson Fury will happen in 2018.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is said to have been training with the first-team in recent days as he nears his return from a severe knee injury.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that forgotten Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy's first-team exile will end against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night.

Marcus Rashford scored the winner in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Benfica with Jose Mourinho later revealing the youngster felt something in his knee.

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims club are always on the lookout for top talent in order to maintain their status in world football.

Manchester United make it three wins from three in Europe this season thanks to Marcus Rashford's free-kick.

Chelsea can put one foot in the Champions League last 16 when they welcome last season's Serie A runners-up Roma to Stamford Bridge.

Brooks, 20, has enjoyed a very encouraging start to life in the Championship and recently earned a call-up to the Wales senior squad.

Mundo Deportivo says the Catalans could even consider making a move for the Dutch starlet as soon as January.

Kane has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United and could leave if Spurs fail to win a trophy soon.

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is set to be at the centre of a club vs county battle after being included in the Senegal squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Red Star Belgrade boss Vladan Milojevic has confirmed that Nemanja Milic, Ricardinho and Abraham Frimpong will all miss the Europa League clash against Arsenal.