Jérémy Jacquet insists he did not join Liverpool for playing time guarantees as the €72m defender prepares to compete for a place in Arne Slot’s squad.
AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Ligue 1 relegation playoff. The stalemate sets up a decisive second leg at the Allianz Riviera on Friday.
NBA legend Michael Jordan joined thousands of Manchester City supporters to honour departing manager Pep Guardiola at a star-studded farewell ceremony in Manchester.
Real Madrid are close to agreeing a new contract with German defender Antonio Rüdiger, with the deal set to be finalised before he joins his national team for the World Cup.
Georgian striker Budu Zivzivadze claims top individual honours at 1. FC Heidenheim after netting six goals during the club’s relegation campaign, including a memorable brace against Bayern Munich.
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has ended speculation about his future by confirming he will honour the final year of his Napoli contract, despite recent tensions over his unauthorised training camp in Belgium during the March international break.
AS Roma have confirmed the permanent signing of Dutch striker Donyell Malen from Aston Villa for €25 million. The transfer became mandatory after the Italian club secured Champions League qualification.
Liverpool are at the centre of a busy summer market with strong ties to Serie A, as Curtis Jones attracts Inter Milan interest while the Reds eye Denzel Dumfries.
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy will leave Italian club Cremonese this summer as a free agent following their relegation to Serie B, with the 39-year-old now planning a return to English football.
Cameroon international Karl Etta Eyong is holding out for a dream move to FC Barcelona this summer, despite rejecting a €30 million offer from CSKA Moscow in January and facing competition from bigger-name targets.