FOOTBALL

Chelsea flop Pato given early chance to shine for new club.

20-year-old playmaker spent last season on loan at Espanyol.

The Baggies' new Chinese owners will be expected to reinforce a weak-looking squad this month.

Belgium international does not figure in Jurgen Klopp's long-term plans.

Arsene Wenger's options at centre-half have been decimated by injury.

The Argentine has been linked with a big-money switch to the Emirates Stadium.

German boss is keen to ensure the club's young talents have first-team chances.

Bafana Bafana can qualify for the knockout stages by beating Iraq in Sao Paulo.

Japan and Sweden have to win and hope Colombia draws against Nigeria to qualify for the quarter-finals.

La Liga giants hope to complete the signing of a forward before the end of the week.

Virgin caps away tickets for fans travelling to Southampton at £20 for the forthcoming season.

Neymar and company under huge pressure to get a result in pivotal Group A clash.

Colombia must beat Nigeria to guarantee a place in the quarter-finals of the Olympics football event.

The Black Cats are closing in on moves for Love and United teammate Paddy McNair.

Bastian Schweinsteiger, Januzaj Ashley Young or Juan Mata have already been linked with summer moves.

The Tigers are yet to sign a single player since their return to the top flight.

The Italian led the club to the Premier League title in 2015/16.

Mexico play South Korea in the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday, 10 August.

Pogba returned to Manchester United four years after joining Juventus on a free transfer.

Germany face Fiji in the men's football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday.

Jordon Ibe made 41 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool during the 2015/16 campaign.

The Eagles made it to the FA Cup final during the last campaign.

The Serie A club admits Balotelli's wage demands could be a stumbling block.

McNair and Love made their Manchester United debut under Louis van Gaal.

The German makes a u-turn on his loan policy after dismissing the system last term.

Football agent Mamadi Fofana says the club will have mapped out a return on their investment.

The Hammers finished seventh during the 2015/16 season.

The former Southampton talent scout leaves after two years at White Hart Lane.

Gunners may miss out on add-ons from their sale of the defender to La Liga giants.