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Ander Herrera has signed a five-year contract with Paris St Germain following his departure from Manchester United. The Spanish midfielder, 29, was a free agent after calling time on his five-year spell with United. Herrera told psg.fr: “Paris St Germain are the greatest club in France. They keep on improving and compete to win every possible title. I was looking forward to coming to Paris and wearing the colours. “I hope to continue making history with the club – joining...

Phil Jagielka has returned to Sheffield United after a 12-year spell with Everton. The 36-year-old defender has signed a one-year deal at Bramall Lane ahead of the Blades’ return to Premier League football in August. Jagielka was United’s vice-captain during their last top-flight campaign in 2006-07 and following relegation he left Sheffield to join Everton, for whom he made almost 400 appearances. https://twitter.com/SUFC_tweets/status/1146856204234305541 United boss Chris Wilder told the club’s official website: “I don’t have to sign players for the...

Marko Arnautovic is edging closer to the West Ham exit door as his protracted move to China pulls closer. The Austria forward endured a tricky 2018-19 season, failing in a mid-season attempt to move to the Chinese Super League. He was booed by his own fans in the wake of that, before returning to form at the end of the season and speaking of a positive 2019-20. However, his future at the London Stadium now looks bleak, with PA understanding...

Liverpool have secured additional tickets for their UEFA Super Cup meeting with Chelsea in Istanbul next month. They, like their opponents, were initially given 5,257 tickets for the game at the 38,000-capacity Vodafone Park, home of Besiktas, on August 14. However, following talks with UEFA, who pledged 78 per cent of tickets would be available to the general public, they have managed to increase that number. “Liverpool have been working closely with UEFA and have been able to secure a...

The former Holland international replaces Frank Lampard, who became Chelsea manager on Thursday.

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba said he was delighted Frank Lampard was “coming back home” after he was confirmed as the new manager at Stamford Bridge. Lampard, who won three Premier League titles and one Champions League alongside Drogba at Chelsea, was finally unveiled as Maurizio Sarri’s successor by the London club on Thursday morning, joining from Derby on a three-year contract. Writing on Instagram, Drogba said: “Good luck, proud to see you coming back home @franklampard” View this post...

Frank Lampard has returned to Chelsea as their new head coach on a three-year deal. Lampard enjoyed a highly-successful 13-year spell as a player at Stamford Bridge, becoming the club’s record goalscorer and winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League. The 41-year-old began his managerial career in impressive fashion, guiding Derby to the Championship play-off final in his first season at the helm. Here, PA takes a look back at some of the best pictures from Lampard’s career...

Spain international Rodri has become Manchester City’s second summer signing after completing his move from Atletico Madrid. The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced. Rodri officially became a City player on Thursday, the day after the LaLiga outfit revealed the 70million euros – around £62.8million – release clause in his contract, which had four years to run, had been triggered. ✍️Done deal! Welcome to the Champions, Rodri ?? #mancity pic.twitter.com/CJobsdj7lI— Manchester City (@ManCity) July...

Rodri has become Manchester City’s record signing after completing a £62.8million move from Atletico Madrid. We look at the previous top five transfers in the Premier League champions’ history. View this post on Instagram ✍️ Welcome to the Champions, Rodri!!! ? #mancity A post shared by Manchester City (@mancity) on Jul 4, 2019 at 4:00am PDT Riyad Mahrez (Leicester, July 2018, £60million) Riyad Mahrez has been superseded by Rodri as Manchester City’s record signing (Nick Potts/PA) City had to wait...