Kick Off: Serie A to resume training from May 4; PL 'considers 5 subs per match'

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Serie A to resume training from May 4 and in groups from May 18

Italy will move into Phase Two of the coronavirus pandemic response from May 4, so players can train individually from May 4, in groups from May 18, while the Government announced a raft of new measures.

PL 'to consider introducing the use of 5 subs per match when season resumes'

Premier League clubs could reportedly get the use of five substitutes if they end up having to endure a fixture pile-up to complete the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

THINGS HAPPEN

Man Utd 'ready to cash in on Pogba' to buy Sancho (Sun)

Manchester United are prepared to listen to bids for Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard this summer in order to raise funds for transfer target Jadon Sancho, according to The Sun.

Lampard 'makes direct contact with Mertens' as he makes new forward priority

Frank Lampard has reportedly held discussions with Napoli's Dries Mertens as he looks to add depth to his attacking options.

Lingard goes out for a run with friend & ex-Utd player Morrison during lockdown

Jesse Lingard is making sure to stay fit despite the lockdown due to coronavirus, as he was spotted out for a run with his friend and former team-mate Ravel Morrison.

Arsenal become first PL club to return to training during coronavirus pandemic

Arsenal have become the first Premier League club to return to training during the coronavirus pandemic.

Arsenal want to loan Dembele but Barca hope to sell him in summer (Sport)

Barcelona want to sell a few players this summer to raise money for transfers, and there’s nobody they would like to be rid of more than Ousmane Dembele.

Arsenal couldn't win StayHomeWithPES title despite beating Barca, Milan & Bayern

Leno's Arsenal failed to win the StayHomeWithPES trophy after Schalke scoring late winner.

Reminiscence of Real Madrid? Juve's black and white kit for 2020-21 season leaked

There are reports the 2020-21 Juventus kit will bring back the black and white stripes – albeit only three of them – with gold lettering and inserts.

Henderson wins Sportsmail's PFA POTY award as 7 Liverpool lads in best XI

Tonight we all should have been readying ourselves for the PFA awards, eagerly counting down the minutes to learn who would be crowned Player of the Year, along with the 11 coveted spots in the Team of the Season.

Arsenal 'have made contact with Madrid regarding possible move for Militao'

Arsenal have made contact with Real Madrid regarding centre-back Eder Militao, according to reports in Spain.

Lautaro & his wag Agustina Gandolfo wear masks to take dog for walk in Milan

Lautaro Martinez and his stunning Wag Agustina Gandolfo wore face masks as they took their dog for a walk in Milan.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Make sure they not just coming for money' - Rafael sends Utd transfer warning

Rafael da Silva believes Manchester United have suffered after making mistakes with their transfer strategy after Sir Alex Ferguson left.

'F*** it, I'll join Arsenal' - Wilshere on how he was reluctant to join Gunners

Jack Wilshere has revealed he was reluctant to join Arsenal when he received an offer from the club.

Depay told Van Dijk in 2018 that he should have signed for Man Utd

Manchester United flop Memphis Depay has told Virgil van Dijk he should have signed for Manchester United rather than Liverpool two years ago. 

De Gea signals his intention to stay at Man Utd 'for many years'

David de Gea has signalled his intention to stay as Manchester United's No.1, saying he wants to remain at Old Trafford for 'many years'.

AF COLUMNS & IN DEPTHS

Coronavirus and other key factors push Mbappe closer to Real Madrid (AS)

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappé may be attracting other big-name suitors, but LaLiga giants Real Madrid are confident of getting their man.

Selfie requests and player pressure - Why Arsenal are returning to training

It has been nearly seven weeks since an Arsenal player set foot inside the club's London Colney training ground.

🎥 Maradona nearly assisted Messi 😜 The day they played together on same team

Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are often compared to each other, but back on December 23, 2005, the two actually played on the same team.

CR7 & Pique, Totti & Pep... Football combos you may not realise played together

We all remember the most famous football elevens, including the rock-solid centre-back pairings, right and left-sided interchanging wingers and deadly forward partnerships, but there are plenty of duos you could easily forget were teammates.

Higuain's most shocking confessions

Gonzalo Higuain is one of the most polarising players of recent times, loved by some and mocked by others.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

😂 Aguero propping up his camera using his Player of the Month trophies 🎥