Paul Pogba and Mino Raiola warned by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that club don’t need to sell

Pogba has made no secret of his desire to move on and in his first press conference since last season, Solskjaer fielded questions about the happiness of United’s record signing.

“There has been loads of talk and speculation, of course, about all our players or many of our players, both ins and outs,” he said.

“For me, it’s

Mario Balotelli to return to Liverpool for preseason training

Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli will return for training this weekend as his Anfield exit is still not agreed.

All players who have not had international commitments at Euro 2016 or the Copa America will report to the club's Melwood base on Saturday as manager Jurgen Klopp begins his first pre-season.

GTBank – Lagos State Principals Cup (Season 7) Finals holds on Friday 10th, June 2016

The Teslim Balogun Stadium will on Friday, June 10, 2016 host the finals of the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup; the biggest grassroots soccer competition in West Africa.  Now in its 7th year, this season’s finals promises to be an exhilarating encounter between two teams as they stake their claim as ultimate champions of the prestigious tournament. 

 

In the boys’ category, Dairy Farm Senior Secondary School who won the title in 2012 & 2014 will be seeking to permanently retain the trophy as they go in search of their 3rd title. Debutants Ejigbo Senior Secondary School will be playing for glory, having eliminated Keme Balogun Grammar School in a keenly contested semi-finals battle.

Latest on Jose Mourinho contract negotiations, image rights, transfers and MORE

Manchester United FC news:

Jose Mourinho to Manchester United – it is now surely a case of when rather than if.

Michy Batshuayi: Roma to rival Tottenham in battle to sign Belgian hotshot Michy Batshuayi

Roma have joined Tottenham and West Ham in the race for Marseille star Michy Batshuayi.

 

The striker has caught the eye in Ligue 1 this season and has 13 goals to his name, as well as nine assists.

West Ham ‘close’ to signing Valencia starlet Antonio Martinez, confirms Slaven Bilic

Slaven Bilic has confirmed that West Ham are on the verge of completing the signing of Valencia ace Antonio Martinez.

 

talkSPORT told you yesterday the Hammers were in talks with the Spanish side for the 18-year-old forward, who can play up front and on the wing, and now it appears a deal is close to being completed.

Legend Pele sues Samsung for $30m over lookalike use in ad

Brazilian football legend Pele is suing South Korean electronics giant Samsung, after claiming the firm improperly used a lookalike in an advertisement.

He is claiming at least $30m (£21m), according to legal papers lodged at the US District Court in Chicago.

The advertisement for ultra high-definition televisions ran in the New York Times without Pele's permission.

Romelu Lukaku's agent claims Everton striker is ready to play for European giant

The agent of in-demand Everton forward Romelu Lukaku says his client is ready to play for one of Europe's "best teams".

 

Reports this week have suggested the Belgian's representatives have held early discussions with Juventus about a move, while Manchester United are also monitoring his future at Goodison Park.

The ABL All Star Weekend was a Smash Hit with Tickets Sold Out! See 2Baba, Davido, Emma Nyra, M.I, Sound Sultan & More

This year’s Easter celebration will go down memory lane as the African Basketball League hosted fun lovers to an All Star Game at Landmark Centre.

 

The ABL celebrity game was a match up of Veterans vs Nigerian Celebrities with Sound Sultan, Ikechukwu, Ghost of Show Dem Camp, Jimmie and Tee Billz making the starting five.

Nigerian Football Mentality Worries Egypt Coach

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has revealed that the mentality of the Nigerian players is what worries him most.

 

The Pharaohs  host  the Super Eagles in  their Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying reverse fixture in Alexandria on Tuesday.

Both teams shared a match point in their leg  fixture  in Kaduna on  Friday. The encounter ended 1-1.

Christian Benteke feeling frozen out at Liverpool: 'I wouldn't have signed if I wasn't going to be a priority'

Out-of-favour striker Christian Benteke admits he would never have joined Liverpool if he felt he was not going to be a "priority".

The £32.5million summer signing feels he has suffered from the Reds' decision to sack Brendan Rodgers in October and bring in Jurgen Klopp.

 

Rodgers made the Belgium international his number one summer transfer target, persuading the club's transfer committee to go well beyond their valuation of the player, in order to add a different dimension to the team.

Benteke started the first six Premier League matches of the season but then picked up an injury and by the time he was fit again Rodgers had been replaced.

Arsenal: Jorginho's agent ready for talks over Gunners move

Napoli would be open to talks with Arsenal about a possible move for Jorginho, according to the player's agent.

 

The midfielder has been a long-term target for the Gunners and recent reports suggested they will step up their pursuit for him this summer.

Jan Kirchhoff confident Sunderland will survive despite late Newcastle blow- 'I'm really comfortable' -

Sunderland midfielder Jan Kirchhoff has urged his team-mates to keep the faith after suffering yet another late blow in their efforts to crawl out of relegation trouble.

 

The Black Cats came within seven minutes of a seventh successive derby victory over Newcastle at St James' Park on Sunday, a result which would have lifted them out of the Barclays Premier League drop zone, albeit only on goal difference.

‘I’m here to get Derby County promoted!’ – Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp  has told talkSPORT he has taken up a ‘football advisor’ role at Derby County to help the Rams achieve Premier League promotion.

 

The Championship club confirmed on Wednesday that the former Tottenham manager will assist Rams head coach Darren Wassall until the end of the season.

Redknapp has taken a director of football role before - at Portsmouth, where he was eventually named boss and then took Pompey up to the top flight.

But the 69-year-old has allayed fears that he could meddle with Wassall’s plans on the touchline, insisting he will "stay upstairs" through his stint at the club.

It's time to act like we ARE one of the top teams in the world- Frank McLintock

Arsenal have fallen well behind the world’s biggest clubs and MUST start getting serious in the transfer market to close the gap.

 

That’s the verdict of their double-winning former captain Frank McLintock after the Gunners crashed out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage for the sixth successive year with a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Barcelona.

Luis Suarez, a player Arsenal missed out on signing in 2013 after they failed to meet Liverpool’s valuation, was among Barca’s goalscorers and McLintock claims Arsene Wenger’s reluctance to pay inflated transfer fees on the likes of the Uruguayan has proved damaging to the club long-term.

‘Way better than Theo Walcott!’ – Arsenal fans react to Alex Iwobi’s performance v Barcelona in Champions League

Arsenal’s Champions League run once again ended at the round of 16 stage, falling at the hands of Barcelona.

Neil Lennon leaves role as manager of Championship's bottom club Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers have parted company with manager Neil Lennon.

The Northern Irishman's departure follows the recent takeover of the Championship club by the Sports Shield consortium, led by former striker Dean Holdsworth.

Lennon, who had been in the Macron hotsteat since October 2014, won just 18 of his 80 matches in charge. 

Fenerbahce full-back Caner Erkin chooses Inter Milan switch over Anfield

Fenerbahce defender Caner Erkin is set to snub interest from Liverpool and join Inter Milan, according to reports in Italy.

 

The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, with Chelsea and Stoke also keen on the Turkish international.

‘Fans can dream but we must stay calm!’ Claudio Ranieri urges Leicester to enjoy title run in after reclaiming five point lead

 

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is allowing fans to continue dreaming about the Premier League title, but was urged his players to remain focussed and enjoy their remaining games as they close in on a remarkable triumph.

The Foxes re-established their five-point lead at the top of the table as Shinji Okazaki's overhead kick earned a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Monday night.

Arsenal, Leicester City and Manchester United joined by Barcelona in battle for French starlet

Barcelona are pondering a move for Arsenal, Manchester United and Leicester City target Ousmane Dembele.

 

The Spanish club have been keeping tabs on the Rennes prodigy this season and, according to reports in Spain, their sporting director Robert Fernandez was in attendance on Sunday for the French side's game against Nantes.