Martinez hails 'leader' Hazard for his calm under pressure

The Belgium star’s leadership was praised by his national team boss, who says the Chelsea man is never impacted by high-pressure moments Belgium coach Roberto Martinez hailed Eden Hazard’s leadership qualities, saying the star attacker dealt with pressure incredibly. Hazard is already enjoying a stellar season for Chelsea and is close to helping Belgium reach …

Robben and Ribery lined up for Bayern renewals by Rummenigge

The veteran wingers could yet have futures at the Allianz Arena, according to the chief executive of the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has suggested veteran wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery could be set for contract renewals following the side’s latest Bundesliga title win. Both players’ deals expire at the end …

Soyuncu hoping to seal Arsenal switch after snubbing Turkish offers

The Gunners could be about to welcome another defensive signing onto their books, with a man currently at Freiburg keen on a move to England Turkey international Caglar Soyuncu would be keen on a switch to Arsenal, amid reports that new Gunners boss Unai Emery is eyeing his services. Emery has already made two additions …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bale to keep Man Utd waiting

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Bale to keep Man Utd waiting Gareth Bale will wait to discover the identity of Real Madrid’s new manager before making a decision on his future, according to the Daily Express. The Wales international …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Aguero wanted back at Atletico

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Aguero wanted back at Atletico Atletico Madrid have made contact with representatives of Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero regarding a possible return to Spain, reports Marca. With uncertainty shrouding the future of Antoine Griezmann …

Manchester United target Embolo received offers to leave Schalke in January

The Switzerland international maintains that he feels comfortable in Germany, despite an alleged €40m bid from Manchester United Schalke attacker Breel Embolo says he had offers to leave the club in January but never considered departing. Embolo joined Schalke for a reported €25 million at the start of last season after developing into one of …

Nagelsmann to join RB Leipzig in 2019 after confirming future Hoffenheim exit

The highly-rated coach has agreed a four-year deal with Leipzig that comes into effect in 2019 after confirming his exit from Hoffenheim Julian Nagelsmann will leave Hoffenheim and sign as RB Leipzig coach at the end of the 2018-19 season, the Bundesliga clubs have announced. Appointed in February 2016, the 30-year-old has led Hoffenheim to successive …

Renato Sanches returns to Swansea after injury

After going back to Bayern Munich to recover from a hamstring problem, the midfielder has returned to Wales Renato Sanches has returned to Swansea City after parent club Bayern Munich took charge of his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury. Sanches has endured a woeful time in the Premier League since leaving Bayern on loan at …

Boateng will 'definitely' play at the World Cup, insists Heynckes

The Germany defender will miss the remainder of the club season, but his coach is confident he will be in Russia to defend the 2014 title Jupp Heynckes has allayed fears Jerome Boateng’s World Cup participation is in doubt after he suffered a season-ending thigh injury, adamant he will “definitely” be involved in Germany’s title …