Lucas: I was close to Liverpool exit

Liverpool midfielder Lucas admits he was "very close" to leaving the club this summer but is "happy" to stay.

Thiago Silva baffled by fees

Thiago Silva has described the fees paid by Manchester clubs this summer as bordering "on the edge of madness".

Otamendi to play as right-back?

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly considering Nicolas Otamendi as an emergency right-back this weekend.

Welbeck back in new year

Danny Welbeck is reportedly on course for a Christmas return despite Roy Hodgson's more pessimistic prediction that he would miss the next six months.

'Happy' De Gea ready to return

David de Gea is "happy" amid reports that he will return to Manchester United's starting line-up.

Wenger warns Henry about management

Arsene Wenger has warned Thierry Henry he will have to undergo a "psychological and mental transformation" if he wishes to succeed as a manager.

Bale agent rubbishes 'stupid paper talk'

Gareth Bale's agent, Jonathan Barnett, has branded speculation that the Real Madrid forward could join Manchester United as "stupid paper talk".