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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...

Tottenham’s new record signing Tanguy Ndombele is ready to live his dream by playing in the Premier League and wants to bring silverware to the club. The 22-year-old France international joined Spurs from Lyon on Tuesday, signing for price that could rise to £63million – more than £20million more than their previous club record. His arrival, on a six-year deal, is a real statement from Spurs, after boss Mauricio Pochettino called on them to start acting like a big club...

Mike Ashley has lost a second senior executive from his Sports Direct retail empire in a matter of days, PA understands. Company secretary Cameron Olsen resigned on Monday, according to documents filed with Companies House. His decision to step down on Monday came on the same day Mr Ashley’s retail chief Karen Byers, who had worked for the billionaire tycoon for 28 years, also quit. Loyal legal expert Mr Olsen had worked for the business for 15 years, including during...