Miguel Delaney

As clear and emphatic as Mohammed Salah’s words on Sunday were, something was still left unsaid. The lack of an offer doesn’t mean the lack of talks.

The signing of Kylian Mbappe has echoes of the recruitment of David Beckham two decades ago — and could similarly imperil their dominance

As clear and emphatic as Mohamed Salah’s words on Sunday were, something was still left unsaid. The lack of an offer doesn’t mean the lack of talks.

Florentino Perez may have been keen to grandstand at Real Madrid’s general assembly on Sunday, but some of his stars have been more concerned with just standing still. Almost literally. One player recently complained to friends – and anyone else who would listen – that the forward line does not run enough. It is not just one star’s gripe, either.

Florentino Perez may have been keen to grandstand at Real Madrid’s General Assembly on Sunday, but some of his stars have been more concerned with just standing still. Almost literally.

For all the comments on Pep Guardiola 's scratches, some senior figures in football were a bit shocked by the image.

Without a win in six games, Manchester City face Liverpool in a fixture that could shape the story of the season

The Brazilian has played a vital role at the Emirates in recent years but is now poised to join up with Evangelos Marinakis

The Brazilian is set to leave the Gunners after playing a pivotal role alongside Mikel Arteta in the club's excellent transfer business in recent years