Kick Off: Giroud & Neuer renew contracts; Juventus only want Arthur for Pjanic

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Olivier Giroud extends his Chelsea contract until 2021

Chelsea have exercised an option in Olivier Giroud's contract, keeping him at Stamford Bridge for the 2020-21 season

OFFICIAL: Manuel Neuer extends his contract at Bayern until 2023

Manuel Neuer has signed a new three-year contract with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until June 2023.

OFFICIAL: Spanish striker Aritz Aduriz announces his retirement from football

Athletic Club Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has announced his retirement from football.

Juventus say 'NO' to Arturo Vidal, only want Arthur for Pjanic (CM)

Juventus have reportedly rejected the opportunity to take back Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal in exchange for Miralem Pjanic.

Contract Extensions

OFFICIAL: Chelsea extend contract with Willy Caballero until 2021

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Willy Caballero has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2020/21 season.

OFFICIAL: Belgium boss Roberto Martinez extends contract until 2022 World Cup

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez has signed a contract extension with the national side that will see him remain in charge throughout the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

These things happen

Georgina gives Ronaldo perfect braids to celebrate his return to training

Cristiano Ronaldo has shown off a new hairstyle after Georgina Rodriguez gave him perfect braids for his return to Juventus training.

Fernandes surprises Utd in training while Lingard tops high speed running test

Bruno Fernandes quickened the pace during his lockdown training and was one of the fastest Manchester United players for max speed.

Kante 'opted out of training with lingering health concerns linked to COVID-19'

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante opted out of phase one training on Wednesday due to lingering health concerns linked to the coronavirus.

Man Utd players arrive at Carrington to resume first training session

Manchester United players and staff have arrived at their training complex for their first session at Carrington in over two months.

Alex Song is best remembered for a VERY embarrassing trophy gaffe at Barcelona

It's easy to laugh along with former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song when he recounts how rich playing two seasons at Barcelona made him.

Tottenham launch investigation into Aurier breaking lockdown

Tottenham are investigating after Serge Aurier appeared to break social distancing rules for a third time by getting a haircut in lockdown.

Transfer market

Barcelona determined to sign Pjanic 'no matter what' this summer (MD)

Barcelona are ready to press on with plans to sign Miralem Pjanic this summer, regardless of whether they can include players surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp as part of the deal, according to reports.

Max Taylor signs new contract with Man United after recovering from cancer

Max Taylor has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Manchester United sent Scott McTominay transfer warning

Manchester United favourite Brian McClair feels that the club could risk losing Scott McTominay if isn't a regular in the side.

Arsenal's rumoured home kit for next season hints at zigzag design

Arsenal's rumoured 2020-21 home kit design has been 'leaked' online and appears to feature a strange zigzag pattern across of the body of the shirt.

What they say

Legend Suarez's advice to Lautaro: Stay at Inter

Luis Suarez Miramontes, a former player of Barcelona and Inter, believes that it would be best for Lautaro Martinez to stay with the Italian club, and that if he was in his position he wouldn't leave.

Emre Can: I see NO REASON to put Man Utd above Dortmund, I tell Sancho to stay

Emre Can has urged Jadon Sancho to remain at Borussia Dortmund amid continuous speculation linking the youngster with a move to the English Premier League.

Column and analysis

Football Leaks, The Barcelona Legacy... Best football books of the past year

Found a bit more time on your hands. Here are some of the best football books from the past year, personally recommended by us.

Numbers Battle Episode 21: Who is the best No.12?

Hello AFers, Welcome to our column 'Numbers Battle'. We select the elite players based on each shirt number for AFers to decide the best.

So many clubs want them! Scouting report on Haaland, Alphonso Davies & Havertz

With the Bundesliga returning last weekend, how did the young talent of Erling Haaland, Alphonso Davies, and Kai Havertz get on? We take a look in our Bundesliga scouting report...

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