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Valencia have activated an option in Ferran Torres' contract increasing his release clause to €25m following speculation linking him with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Mesut Ozil and Jose Mourinho have a wild history from their days together at Real Madrid but the manager is reportedly keen to bring the playmaker to Manchester United.

Ivory Coast international likely to be in contention for London derby after stepping up his recovery from a knee injury suffered on the opening day.

Anthony Martial drew comparisons with Thierry Henry when he joined Manchester United from AS Monaco in 2015.

Former Spurs boss does not believe prolific striker will want to leave north London in a hurry, provided his contract reflects his growing stature.

Real Madrid defender Nacho has revealed that he is close" to signing a new deal at Real Madrid and wants to end his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Former goalkeeper travelled to Merseyside and spoke to Gerard Houllier before eventually deciding to swap Ajax for Juventus in 1999.

Barcelona's out-of-favour defender Thomas Vermaelen has revealed that the La Liga giants blocked his departure during the summer transfer window.

Former Gunners stalwart says Ozil has "downed tools" and believes Arsene Wenger would be right to look to offload contract rebel in January.

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was keen on bringing Toni Kroos to Old Trafford. The German midfielder rejected the Red Devils and made a switch to Real Madrid.

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez says it will be "difficult" for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku to feature against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday.

England host Slovenia on Thursday evening knowing that a win will secure qualification to the 2018 World Cup.

Karim Benzema and Theo Hernandez and Marcelo have returned to Real Madrid training ahead of upcoming games against Getafe and Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool have only won one of their last seven matches in all competitions and face Manchester United at Anfield on 14 October.

The team's success has left many Syrians feeling conflicted due to its strong ties with President Assad.

Schalke 04 are reluctant to sell Barcelona and Bayern Munich target Leon Goretzka in January, even though they will lose him for free in the summer.

Lindelof, 23, is yet to make his Premier League debut for United after his summer arrival from Benfica.

Matteo Darmian has started just one Premier League game this season but the Italy international is determined to fight his way back into contention at Old Trafford.

Valencia was used in just four of United's last 10 games last season in order to keep him fit for their Europa League final against Ajax.

The Brazilian completed a move to Shanghai SIPG from Chelsea in a £60m deal in January 2017.

Firmino is contracted to Liverpool until the summer of 2020 but will be offered new terms to fend off interest from other clubs.

Fernandinho remains confident Manchester City have the financial muscle in signing both Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

Kane has started the season in brilliant form with Tottenham scoring 33 goals in all competitions.

PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot has expressed his desire to make a switch to the Premier League in the future. Arsenal have long maintained their interest in the France international.

England Under-21 international has already begun rehabilitating injury suffered during last week's 2-1 Championship win over Queens Park Rangers.

Barcelona appear uncertain over Schalke's Leon Goretzka but Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are among the sides interested in the 22-year-old.

Russian billionaire has dismissed reports over a £525m bid, insisting that his own lucrative offer for Kroenke's 67% shareholding remains valid.

David Ginola wants to see both Gareth Bale and Luka Modric back at Tottenham, believing the duo and Harry Kane can lead the club into a new era.

Gareth Bale could miss Real Madrid's coming games against Getafe and Tottenham having been diagnosed with swelling but no tear in the soleus muscle of his left leg.