Four clubs make their return to Premier League action as the second weekend of the season gets under way.
Liverpool have completed the signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in a deal which could cost the Reds up to £27 million ($35m).
Gareth Bale is close to rejoining Tottenham after seven years at Real Madrid. Here, we pick out five things from Bale’s career ahead of his dramatic return to the Premier League.
Gareth Bale will comfortably become the Premier League’s top earner when his return to Tottenham is confirmed.
Liverpool have agreed to an initial £20-million (€22m/$26m) deal with Bayern Munich for midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to reports. (more…)
Bayern Munich great Lothar Matthaus has again singled out Pep Guardiola for criticism, comparing Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre’s selection choices to those made by the Manchester City boss last season. (more…)
Donny van de Beek grew up watching some of the greatest players from Netherlands star for Manchester United – now the latest Dutchman to wear the red jersey cannot wait to leave his own mark at Old Trafford. (more…)