Kick Off: Juve eye De Jong as Arthur says no; Messi 'desperate' to compete again

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Top headlines

EPL confirms 4 more positive COVID-19 tests from 3 clubs after 3rd round testing

The Premier League say there were four positive results from three clubs after the third round of coronavirus testing.

Boost for Project Restart! Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League Shareholders vote unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the season.

These things happen

Man Utd fans in meltdown as Pogba and Bruno Fernandes FINALLY train together

Manchester United fans went wild after images showed Paul Pogba finally training alongside Bruno Fernandes.

Messi drinks Mate while listening to Argentinian rapper Wos in garden 🎥

Lionel Messi gave a glimpse of his life behind closed doors this week with a video of him relaxing in his garden.

Boy, 6, with 'six-pack' wins place at Liverpool FC Academy

A six-year-old Iranian boy who first stunned the world with his incredible football and gymnastics skills has now amazed followers with his surprisingly chiseled physique.

Rumours

Man Utd 'to offer Sanchez to Dortmund in bid to reduce Sancho's asking price'

Manchester United are preparing to offer big money flop Alexis Sanchez to Borussia Dortmund in a bid to drive down the asking price for target Jadon Sancho.

De Bruyne ready to commit long-term future to Man City despite UCL ban (Goal)

Kevin De Bruyne is open to extending his contract with Manchester City if the club are successful in overturning their two-year ban from the Champions League, reports Goal.

Chelsea eye shock move for Brentford's 'Algerian Messi' Benrahma, as per report

Chelsea's top summer transfer target has emerged as Brentford winger Said Benrahma, according to reports in France.

Juve eye 'De Jong in exchange deal with Pjanic' after Arthur refusing to move

With Arthur Melo refusing to leave Barcelona, Juventus have asked for Frenkie de Jong in the exchange deal with Miralem Pjanic instead.

Barcelona could use Coutinho as a makeweight in Lautaro transfer (GdS)

The Brazilian playmaker could be used as a makeweight in the operation to sign the Inter Milan forward. Bayern won't exercise the option to keep Coutinho.

Arthur won't join Juventus after reiterating desire to stay at Barcelona (Sky)

Barcelona's Arthur will not be joining Juventus this summer.

Column and analysis

From Ronaldinho to Maradona... players who went from rags to riches & back again

Here we run you through the tales of players who went from riches to rags

Numbers Battle Episode 28: Who is the best No.19?

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

IN-DEPTH: Why Coutinho is unlikely to join Arteta's Arsenal revolution

Philippe Coutinho was linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the summer before ultimately making a loan move from Barcelona to Bayern Munich.

Ramos, Neuer, Giroud & Modric... The stars who could miss out on Euros in 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the football calendar upside down and for some big-name stars, it could unfortunately represent the beginning of the end of their glittering international careers.

What they say

Messi ready for La Liga return: I am desperate to compete again

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi's experience of coronavirus has been the same as everyone else, locked down at his house for more than two months.

Ighalo is edging ever closer to an extended stay at Man Utd, says his agent

Odion Ighalo is 'edging ever closer to an extended stay at Manchester United' after it was revealed the Chinese Super League's foreign players are set to be banned from returning until October.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

De Jong shows no mercy as he sends dog into all directions with crazy dribbling