It takes years of hard work and dedication to become a professional footballer. For every thousand boys – or girls – that dream of becoming a major star, less than one will ever go on to sign a professional contract. And, even then, the odds of making it in the game are long, as the large number of academy graduates ...

West Ham United want to sign Phil Jones from Manchester United. They could though face competition to sign Jones who has become a forgotten man at Old Trafford. The defender is the longest current serving player in United’s books, having joined them from Blackburn Rovers a decade so. But he has only made eight appearances in all competitions over the ...

PSG want to sign Paul Pogba. However, because of the possible complications surrounding any deal they might have to wait a year before signing him. The French international is entering the final year of his current deal at Old Trafford, meaning that he is free to talk to clubs from abroad in January. Initial feelers have been put out to ...

Spurs are considering making a move for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahović. They want to partner him with Harry Kane, despite the England captain’s avowed desire to leave the club this summer. New manager Nuno Espirito Santa wants to play with two strikers next season and Vlahović is their preferred choice, although Crotone’s Simy is also under consideration. New Director of ...

Newcastle United could be ready to turn to Ross Barkley as they look to improve their midfield options. Their number one target is Arsenal’s Joe Willock, who spent the second half of last season at St. James Park, scoring eight goals, including a Premier League record of seven in a row, to help ease them away from the relegation places. ...

Chelsea have begun talks with Spanish side Sevilla over a possible deal for French defender Jules Koundé. The 22-year old, widely considered one of the best defenders in La Liga, has a release clause of £68.4 million. He is reported to be receptive to a move to the Premier League, and wants to play in the Champions League next season. ...

West Ham are considering signing Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade Chamberlain on loan this summer. Manager David Moyes wants Jesse Lingard, who had such an impressive loan spell with the Hammers in the second part of the season, to return on a permanent basis. And West Bromwich Albion’s Brazilian Matheus Pereira is another name on hs wish list. However, if he ...

Granit Xhaka’s move to Roma has hit a significant roadblock with the Serie A club unable to agree a fee. He has been linked with a  move to the Italian capital since the start of the transfer window, but they are currently unwilling to meet the Gunners’ £17 million valuation for the Swiss captain. The 28-year old has already agreed ...

Chelsea have made their first summer signing in the shape of Marcus Bettinelli. The free agent has joined the club as back-up goalkeeper providing cover to both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga. He will fill the void left in the Chelsea squad after the departures of both Willy Caballeros and Jamal Blackman. Bettinelli has been a free agent since leaving ...

United have reached agreement with Real Madrid over the transfer of central defender Raphael Varane. The fee is believed to be £41 million which includes add-ons and bonuses. The deal will be finalised once the player successfully completes his medical. It ends United’s long search for a quality right-sided partner to Harry Maguire in the centre of their defence, and ...