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Liverpool faces an early test of their Premier League title defence against Chelsea this weekend as Manchester City and Manchester United launch their quest to be champions.

Barcelona are confident of renewing the contract of goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen with president Josep Maria Bartomeu seeing it as a priority before he departs the club next year.

Hours after Microsoft’s Xbox Series S console widely leaked, the company has gone on the record to confirm its existence. In a tweet, Microsoft describes the Series S as offering “next-gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever” and lists the price as the previously leaked figure of $299.

Messi dropped a bombshell when he handed in a transfer request but the Barca captain and six-time Ballon d’Or champion will remain at Camp Nou for the 2020-21 season.

The Manchester Evening News says Fred has no intention of leaving United or been informed he is available for transfer as the club prepares to announce the arrival of Donny van de Beek.

New Manchester United signing Donny van de Beek admits he has received advice about the Premier League from father-in-law Dennis Bergkamp.

Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams have been given new squad numbers for the 2020/21 season.

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz has been allowed special dispensation to leave the Germany national team camp to complete a £72 million ($95m) move to Chelsea.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax, having agreed to pay £35m million (€39m/$46m) plus £4m (€5m/$6m) in add-ons for the Netherlands international midfielder.

Uruguayan striker Luiz Suarez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus after being told he can leave Barcelona.

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has revealed he has spoken with Donny van de Beek about his move to Manchester United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the key to Manchester United’s capture of Dutch star Donny van de Beek, according to The Athletic.

Ajax and Netherland midfielder Donny Van De Beek, 23, has eventually completed his Manchester United medical ahead of his £40million transfer to the Premier League club.

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest in Ajax’s Donny van de Beek with a host of news coming to the fore on a potential bid.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is under pressure to deliver a serious Premier League title challenge after a spending spree fuelled by his desire to catch champions Liverpool.

Former Nigeria international Finidi George has revealed some of the reasons that led to the Super Eagles painful exit at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Barcelona are still trying to convince Lionel Messi to stay at the club and expect him to attend training when sessions resume, according to sporting director Ramon Planes.

Ajax’s Daley Blind collapsed during a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, raising fears over his career following his diagnosis with a heart condition last year.