Romelu Lukaku could not turn down the chance to join Manchester United after hearing Jose Mourinho’s plan to “rebuild the club”.

Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United's hectic-looking pre-season schedule will help rather than hinder, going as far to say as their American tour is "perfect".

Manchester United did not target Gareth Bale this summer as Jose Mourinho believes it would have been a waste of time.

Jose Mourinho can "guarantee" David De Gea will be staying at Manchester United this summer, saying Real Madrid missed the chance to sign the goalkeeper.

Manchester United new boy Victor Lindelof believes Jose Mourinho will take his game to another level.

Manchester United have confirmed they will tour the United States this summer.

The Reds face Arsenal in their Premier League opener.

Kolo Toure could team up with young Irish defender Eoghan O’Connell to make his Celtic debut against FC Astana in the Champions League tonight, with manager Brendan Rodgers insisting a start for the 35-year-old would not be a gamble.

Christian Benteke and Divock Origi have remained behind at Liverpool's Stanford University base, while the rest of the team travel to Pasadena.

Jose Mourinho just wants to get his players home in one piece.

`The game was decided on penalties.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers need to sign a minimum of three new players if they are to progress in this year’s Champions League, according to former Bhoys great John Hartson.

If Louis Van Gaal’s days as Manchester United boss are numbered, then his fellow Dutchman Edgar Davids believes the club are dispensing with a coach they should feel blessed to have.

Officials from leading Barclays Premier League clubs did not discuss the possibility of a breakaway European Super League in London yesterday, it is understood.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expects to find out today the severity of Fabian Delph’s hamstring injury after the midfielder left the field on a stretcher during yesterday’s 4-1 pre-season defeat to Real Madrid.

Louis van Gaal thinks Manchester United will be in a much better position to challenge for the title next year because of their shorter pre-season tour.

Wayne Rooney is relishing the responsibility that comes with wearing the captain’s armband at Manchester United and praised his team-mates for responding so well to his leadership.

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Robin van Persie insists he is back to his best and has denied suggestions he is over the hill.

Brendan Rodgers has warned new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal that the competitiveness of the Premier League will be like nothing he has encountered so far in his illustrious career.

Louis van Gaal admits it will not be easy to sign the players he thinks are needed to improve Manchester United.

Manchester United claimed some early bragging rights over Liverpool as Louis van Gaal ended his first pre-season tour as manager with yet another morale-boosting win.

Louis van Gaal admits he may not sign any more new players because of Manchester United’s impressive pre-season form.

Louis van Gaal was impressed with the performance of Luke Shaw, who played the second half of Manchester United’s win over Inter Milan last night despite going through a punishing training session on the morning of the match.

Lazar Markovic failed to score during his Liverpool debut last night but did connect with a human target.

West Ham’s preparations for the new Premier League season have been thrown into turmoil after striker Andy Carroll announced he is to undergo surgery on an ankle injury.

Louis van Gaal thinks Manchester United are putting his chances of success in jeopardy by dragging the first-team squad across the United States on their pre-season tour.

Juventus are closing in on the signing of Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.

Manchester United will have a new kit supplier next year after American sportswear giant Nike opted not to extend its lengthy association with the club.

Manchester United have confirmed new manager Louis van Gaal will join up with the club for their full pre-season tour.

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David Moyes accepts Manchester United may need to alter their pre-season arrangements.

Manchester United will join Manchester City and Liverpool for a grand pre-season tournament in the United States, but David Moyes may have to pull his team out if they are forced to go through Europa League qualifying.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was happy to do his talking on the pitch in the wake of recent comments from Jose Mourinho after scoring twice to lead his side to a 3-1 victory over his former coach’s Chelsea.

QPR midfielder Joey Barton is prepared to make a significant financial “sacrifice” to be able to play for Everton, according to his agent Willie McKay.