50 h. ago Luka Modric’s Milan move proves that a slower Serie A still has plenty of cachet | Jonathan Wilson

Ballon d’Or winner becomes the latest veteran, after Kevin De Bruyne, to be pulled in by Italian game’s leisurely pace of lifeLuka Modric will turn 40 in September. He has played 930 games over the course of a career and has won seven league titles and six Champions Leagues. He even broke the Messi-Ronaldo duopoly to claim the Ballon d’Or after inspiring Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018.He rarely lasts a full 90 minutes these days, didn’t start a game during the Club World Cup and was spared the indignity of coming on for his Madrid farewell with the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain long since lost. He could have retired five years ago and still been one of the most respected players in the history of the game but, his eyes on next summer’s World Cup, when his contract at Real Madrid expired Modric chose to join Milan. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Rio Ferdinand blasts Arsenal fans for reaction to Noni Madueke transfer

Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Noni Madueke amid the huge backlash to his potential transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal as some Gunners fans begin a petition against the move

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4 d. ago Rio Ferdinand warns Man United left with one choice over Bryan Mbeumo transfer pursuit

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United should find a way to get a deal over the line with Brentford in their quest to sign Bryan Mbeumo

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4 d. ago Rio Ferdinand's son, 18, joins Premier League club on first professional contract

Lorenz Ferdinand is hoping to follow in his father's steps by becoming a Premier League star. Unlike the Manchester United legend, the 18-year-old is a goalkeeper and is hoping to make an impact with Brighton

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4 d. ago Rio Ferdinand issues brutal verdict on Man Utd transfer saga with 'egg on your face' message

Bryan Mbeumo has told Brentford he only wants to join Manchester United this summer, with the Red Devils set to launch a third bid in excess of £60m in the coming days

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5 d. ago Rio Ferdinand fires Bryan Mbeumo transfer warning at Manchester United

Man United are still locked in negotiations with Brentford to sign star attacker Bryan Mbeumo

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5 d. ago Rio Ferdinand's urgent message for Man United over Bryan Mbeumo transfer saga

Rio Ferdinand has warned that Manchester United must work to secure a deal for Bryan Mbeumo, given that the star has announced that Old Trafford is the only destination he is interested in this summer

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1 week ago Man City will benefit from Club World Cup exit if Kevin De Bruyne is right

Manchester City are out of the Club World Cup earlier than anyone expected but that could yet be good news for Pep Guardiola and his squad.

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2 w. ago Every Premier League player out of contract today now available on free transfers

A total of 51 Premier League players are out of contract on June 30, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Partey and Jamie Vardy all set for moves to new clubs

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2 w. ago All 51 Premier League players out of contract TODAY ahead of free transfer moves

Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Partey, Christian Eriksen, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michail Antonio are just some of the players whose contracts officially run out on June 30

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2 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne 'held transfer talks with Liverpool' as motivation for Man City exit emerges

Kevin De Bruyne has decided to join Napoli after ending his almost decade-long stint with Manchester City and is said to have spoken to Liverpool about his future earlier this year

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2 w. ago Liverpool 'held shock talks' over Kevin De Bruyne signing after Mohamed Salah message

De Bruyne ultimately decided to join Serie A champions Napoli as a free agent

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2 w. ago Man City may have to repeat bruising Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne transfer calls

Manchester City need a smaller squad but plenty of their senior players have made very public pitches to stay for the season

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3 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne gives green light to transfer for former Man City teammate

The latest Manchester City transfer news amid speculation on £100m England playmaker Jack Grealish

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3 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne makes Jack Grealish transfer stance clear after Napoli talks

Manchester City have frozen out Jack Grealish with the England star free to find a new club this summer and Kevin De Bruyne would like to play with him again at Napoli

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3 w. ago Rio Ferdinand's transfer message to Jack Grealish as Kevin de Bruyne looks to help

Rio Ferdinand reckons Jack Grealish should consider a move abroad after being told there is no future for him at Manchester City with Kevin De Bruyne pushing for a switch to Napoli

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3 w. ago Liverpool agree £40m Kerkez deal, Wirtz has medical, WSL expansion approved: football – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveToday’s Rumour Mill | Football Daily | And mail WillThat’s my stint over. We now go live to Will Unwin’s garden where he’ll be taking this blog to even greater levels.Rumour Mill: Plenty of hot gossip today and Liverpool are at the centre of a fair chunk of it. Could Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi be the one to bolster the Reds’ centre-back options? And which Premier League player could be joining Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool agree £40m Kerkez deal, Wirtz having medical, Club World Cup latest: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveToday’s Rumour Mill | Football Daily | And mail WillThat’s my stint over. We now go live to Will Unwin’s garden where he’ll be taking this blog to even greater levels.Rumour Mill: Plenty of hot gossip today and Liverpool are at the centre of a fair chunk of it. Could Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi be the one to bolster the Reds’ centre-back options? And which Premier League player could be joining Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Top Man City star hints he will QUIT after this season amid Saudi transfer interest

Manchester City waved goodbye to club legend Kevin De Bruyne this summer and could be set to say farewell to another of Pep Guardiola's longserving stars in 12 months time

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3 w. ago Man City need a new Kevin De Bruyne and the first audition had a clear winner

Manchester City got their Club World Cup campaign underway with a 2-0 victory against Wydad AC and Phil Foden was the star of the show.

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