Kick Off: Man Utd trigger Lingard contract extension; Cavani banned for 3 games

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Edinson Cavani banned for 3 games and fined $136,000 for 'racist' Instagram post

Edinson Cavani has been hit with a three-match ban after the Manchester United striker used the word 'negrito' in a social media post.

Jesse Lingard's Manchester United contract extended by one year

Jesse Lingard has had the one-year option on his Manchester United contract triggered.

Barcelona WILL sign Haaland after I'm elected, promises presidential candidate

Barcelona will sign Erling Haaland if Emili Rousaud becomes president at the club, according to the candidate's aide.

Raiola denies a pre-agreement with Rousaud to bring Haaland to Barcelona

Mino Raiola has rubbished reports that he has come to any agreement with Emili Rousaud to take Erling Haaland to Barcelona should he win the election on January 24.

These things happen

Lewandowski celebrates his remarkable 2020 by posing the trophies he's won

Robert Lewandowski is justifiably in a satisfied mood after showcasing his incredible trophy haul in 2020 whilst lying in bed.

This is Messi's luxurious nine million euro apartment in Miami's Porsche Tower

Lionel Messi's nine million euro apartment in Miami's Porsche Tower will fill most people with envy.

Manchester United players 'want to face Burnley before they take on Liverpool'

Manchester United players are reportedly hoping to play their Premier League game in hand against Burnley just days before they take on Liverpool at Anfield.

Man City's Eric Garcia agrees personal terms for five-year-contract at Barcelona

Eric Garcia has reached an agreement with Barcelona to re-join the club following the expiry of his contract with Manchester City.

Erling Haaland: Real Madrid unphased by Barcelona links

While Barcelona may have intentions of entering the battle for Erling Haaland, Real Madrid remain confident they already have the operation tied up for the young Norweigan.

Man City are readying a shock £90million bid for Tottenham captain Harry Kane

Manchester City are planning a shock £90million bid for Tottenham talisman Harry Kane next summer.

Real Madrid have a problem with Marcelo

Marcelo's return to Real Madrid's starting line-up coincided with the end of his side's six-game winning run.

What they say

Cristiano Ronaldo vows to play for 'many more years' at the top

Cristiano Ronaldo may be of the age most players start to think about retirement but the Portuguese legend has no such plans.

Solskjaer tells his squad they can no longer 'fake it' to get into his side

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his Manchester United stars know they can't 'fake it' in the first-team at Old Trafford anymore.

Bruno Fernandes plays down talk of winning PFA Player of the Year prize

Bruno Fernandes insists he is only focused on helping Manchester United win trophies despite being tipped as a potential winner of the PFA Player of the Year award this term.

Man United getting closer to targets with Solskjaer in charge - Woodward

Manchester United are three points off top spot in the Premier League with a game in hand and Ed Woodward is confident of success.

In Depth

January transfer window 2021: Premier League clubs assessed - who needs what?

The winter transfer window opens on January 2 but who needs what and who is most likely to do business in a notoriously tricky market? We assess every Premier League club.

Liverpool's centre-back targets: Who could Reds buy in January?

Joel Matip's latest injury may force Liverpool into the transfer market in January - we run the rule over the Reds' reported centre-back targets in the winter window.