Dybala not the new Del Piero - Allegri

• The boss has stressed that there are subtle differences in the way the former Palermo man plays in comparison to the club legend

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has stressed that Paulo Dybala is not the heir to club legend Alessandro Del Piero.

Man United secure Swiss wonderkid as first summer signing

The first new Manchester United signing of the 2016-17 season has been made. 16-year-old Swiss striker Nishan Burkart is set to join the Red Devils next season after committing to leave FC Zurich to join the Premier League giants.

Assist king Ozil still missing a partner in crime at Arsenal

• A noxious atmosphere is brewing at the Emirates and it could ferment if the Gunners drop points against West Brom, as a poor transfer window comes back to bite Arsene Wenger

Mesut Ozil has created 269 chances during his three seasons in the Premier League and only 32 have been converted. 

Neuer signs Bayern extension

• The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has penned a five-year deal with the German champions as the club prepare for life under new boss Carlo Ancelotti

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has penned a contract extension until 2021.

Pellegrini blames Guardiola for Manchester City's failed title bid

• The Citizens boss is certain that the club's recent poor form was due to the announcement about his future and the incoming Bayern Munich boss

Manuel Pellegrini believes the announcement of Pep Guardiola as Manchester City's new manager effectively cost them the Premier League title.

'Juventus want to do business with Chelsea' - Marotta

• The Blues have been linked with summer moves for Paul Pogba and Leonardo Bonucci and the Serie A outfit's director general has hinted deals could be done between the two clubs

Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has revealed he wants to do business with Chelsea this summer following Antonio Conte's arrival at Stamford Bridge.

Mihajlovic, Allegri, Seedorf, Inzaghi - AC Milan coaches fail because of Berlusconi & Galliani

The Serb is the fourth Milan boss in just over two years to be sacked for poor results - it's now clear the real problem at San Siro is the club owner and his long-time lieutenant

When Silvio Berlusconi offered Arrigo Sacchi the AC Milan job in 1987, the then-Parma coach returned to his family and said: "He's either crazy or a genius."

Jose Mourinho ‘still confident’ he will land Manchester United job

According to reports, Jose Mourinho remains confident that he will be appointed Manchester United boss in the summer.

Neymar’s contract at Barcelona leaked

• The leaked documents confirm the 24-year-old has a €190 million buy-out clause at Camp Nou and could stand to earn a €1.7m bonus should his side win the treble this season

Brazil international Neymar is the latest player to have details of his Barcelona contract revealed, after Football Leaks published his current Camp Nou deal

RUMOURS: Arsenal submit £24m bid for Bundesliga star

• The Gunners have tabled a £24m offer for Granit Xhaka, but Borussia Monchengladbach want £32m for their prized midfielder

Arsenal have submitted a £24 million offer to Borussia Monchengladbach for Granit Xhaka, according to The Daily Mirror.

'The new Pirlo' - Meet Arsenal target Manuel Locatelli

• The Gunners have been monitoring the 18-year-old closely but face a tough task in prying him away from San Siro as the jewel of the youth system nears his professional debut

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has already christened him 'The new Pirlo', while coach Sinisa Mihajlovic is preaching caution and care in anticipation of the opening of a box that seems to contain something truly magical, and Arsenal are already looking to sign him.

Agent reveals that offers have been incoming for Manchester United, Chelsea transfer target

• Mino Raiola, the super-agent who represents players such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba, has admitted that he has received an offer for his client Gregory van der Wiel.

The Paris Saint-Germain and Netherlands right-back has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, and as recently as January, he was understood to be under consideration by Manchester United, having previously worked under coach Louis van Gaal during his time with the Netherlands set-up.

Barcelona won't let any club talk to Neymar - Bartomeu

• Real Madrid and PSG are reportedly chasing the Brazil international's signature, but the Catalan club's president insists they will not accept any offers for him

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu insists the Catalans have no intention of selling Neymar and will not allow any club to open talks with the Brazil international.

TRANSFER RUMOURS: West Ham to launch Smalling bid

• The former Fulham centre-back has thrived under Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford this season and the Irons want him to lead them into the Olympic Stadium next term

West Ham are set to launch an audacious £20 million bid for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, according to the Brentwood Gazette.

Zouma is the future & Higuain to replace Costa - How Conte can revitalise Chelsea

• The incoming coach has plenty to work with when he takes over the Blues ahead of next season but must make some key improvements to the squad to ensure they challenge again

Antonio Conte will inherit a Chelsea side only good enough to achieve a mid-table finish in the Premier League when he begins work at Stamford Bridge in the summer. It's a situation very similar to that which he faced when taking over at Juventus in 2011 - assuming control of a club big on reputation, but short on delivery. He will have the opportunity to make his mark on the squad in the transfer window but should not plan for a wholesale restructuring of the playing staff. Chelsea have plenty on the books who can improve. 

Lazio sack Pioli, Inzaghi to take over

• A derby hammering at the hands of the club's bitter rivals was too much for the club, who have announced the departure of the coach via their official site

A hefty 4-1 loss in the Rome Derby has cost Stefano Pioli his job, with Simone Inzaghi, brother of AC Milan legend Pippo, set to replace the coach at Lazio.

An official statement from the club reads:

Modric would be a great fit for Barcelona - Deco

• The former Blaugrana midfielder believes the Croatia international would flourish at Camp Nou, but doesn't have the same opinion regarding Real Madrid's attackers

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric would be a perfect fit at bitter rivals Barcelona, former Blaugrana playmaker Deco has claimed.

Modric, who moved to the Santiago Bernabeu from Tottenham in 2012, will line up for Madrid against Barca in Saturday's Clasico at Camp Nou.

Guus Hiddink says John Terry has makings of a future Chelsea boss

• Guus Hiddink is convinced Chelsea captain John Terry has all the makings of a future manager at Stamford Bridge.

Ahead of the Blues' Premier League clash with bottom club Aston Villa on Saturday, interim boss Hiddink says Terry has the leadership skills and tactical knowhow to take charge one day.

"In some players, not just here but in other clubs as well, you see while they are playing that they might be managers inside already," said Hiddink.

Mikel open to Chelsea exit this summer

• The 28-year-old wants to seek assurances about his role in the side but is ready to made this his last season at Stamford Bridge

John Obi Mikel admits he will look to leave Chelsea this summer if he is not guaranteed a regular role in the side.

Antonio Conte is expected to sign a three-year-contract with Chelsea and has already visited the club’s training ground in Cobham.

Guardiola will find the Premier League easier than the Bundesliga, says Pique

• The former Manchester United defender believes his old Barcelona boss, who will join Manchester City in the summer, will have no problems winning trophies in England

Gerard Pique has backed Pep Guardiola to succeed at Manchester City, saying the Spanish manager will find England easier than Germany.