Defender Joel Veltman has admitted that West Ham United were keen to sign him during the summer transfer window but Ajax prevented him from leaving.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola says it will be difficult for Raheem Sterling to reach Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's level but he is keen for him to try.

A group of hardcore Paris Saint-Germain supporters have warned Neymar that he is set for a rough ride back in the team and must prove his worth.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has heaped praise on Vinicius Junior and insists the exciting winger is the "future" of the club.

Werder Bremen will be without Maximilian Eggestein for the trip to Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is convinced Lionel Messi won’t be leaving Camp Nou anytime soon.

Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Montella says Franck Ribery could be in line for his first start when Juventus visit on Saturday.

Everton boss Marco Silva says he doesn’t see Tom Davies as a holding midfielder.

Aston Villa star Jonathan Kodjia will be out of action for "two or three weeks" after fracturing his cheekbone.

Not many people would have predicted Teemu Pukki would win the first Premier League Player of the Month of the season, but he is not the first surprise winner.

Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel has confirmed he has received a fitness boost ahead of Sunday’s Yorkshire derby with Leeds United.

Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook could be in line for his first appearance since December when Everton visit on Sunday.

Wigan Athletic coach Paul Cook says he understands the pressure he is under as he tries to change the club’s fortunes in the Championship.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says Joe Aribo fully deserved his Nigeria call-up and feels he is reaping the rewards of playing for the club.

Quique Sanchez Flores gets his second managerial stint at Watford underway on Sunday as Arsenal make the trip to Vicarage Road.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists his men cannot afford to look beyond Hamilton despite their strong start to the season.

Norwich could be without as many as 11 first-team stars for Saturday's visit of Manchester City in the Premier League.

Jurgen Klopp has stressed the importance of having a good working atmosphere at Liverpool as he looks to keep hold of his stars.

Liverpool bid to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season when Newcastle United visit Anfield on Saturday.

Wolves will be without suspended Wily Boly for the visit of Chelsea, while Antonio Rudiger could make his first appearance of the season for the visitors.

Manuel Pellegrini has warned West Ham's rivals that he is expecting Manuel Lanzini to hit new heights this season after a strong start to the campaign.