Manchester United have remained tight-lipped on claims they are ready to make Alexis Sanchez one of the world's best-paid players.

Arsenal’s lead candidate to replace Alexis Sanchez, Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has agreed personal terms with Gunners chiefs - leaving it to their Bundesliga club counterparts to finalise a deal, the Daily Mirror reports.

Our super sleuth recognises the moaners and chancers and spoofers and stars of the season with his inaugural awards ceremony, writes The Secret Footballer.

FIFA has yet to officially announce whether it is investigating Paul Pogba's world-record transfer from Juventus.

Ronald Koeman has opened the door for Wayne Rooney to return to Everton, saying the Manchester United star would be “welcome” at Goodison Park.

Romelu Lukaku’s agent Mino Raiola claims a new contract is “99.9%” done but offered no guarantees the striker would stay at Everton long-term.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Mamadou Sakho does not have to regain his trust after a difficult four months but may have a tough time finding his way back into the team.

Manchester United can expect to recoup most of the world-record fee they paid for Paul Pogba in commercial revenue the midfielder generates, according to a leading football financial expert.

Zinedine Zidane has hinted that Real Madrid are still interested in signing the Manchester United target Paul Pogba, insisting “anything can happen”.

Italy has a history of teenage defensive diamonds, and Milan’s goalkeeper, 16-year-old Gianluigi Donnarumma, four months on from his debut, might be the best find yet

Liverpool may be experiencing something of a crisis in front of goal but manager Jurgen Klopp will not be taking any short cuts to solve it.

Liverpool may be experiencing something of a crisis in front of goal but manager Jurgen Klopp will not be taking any short cuts to solve it.

Joan Laporta would be keen to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba if he wins FC Barcelona’s presidential election on July 18.

Everton 1 Southampton 0: Everton finally removed any lingering doubt that they will still be competing in the Premier League next season but the talk afterwards was as much about those not playing as the players who secured a third successive league win for the first time in a year.

Things have not gone as planned for Mario Balotelli at Liverpool but the Italy international is hopeful of turning things around at Anfield, according to his agent.

Mario Balotelli’s agent has announced he could run for the FIFA presidency.

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has denied media reports linking Liverpool’s misfiring striker Mario Balotelli with a move to the Turin giants in the winter transfer market.

Arsenal may be the team to benefit from Italy’s early exit from the World Cup with under-fire Mario Balotelli prepared to consider a move away from AC Milan, according to his agent.

Mario Balotelli is just 23 and playing for his dream club AC Milan, yet that has not stopped his agent from discussing a move in the future.

Mario Balotelli’s agent does not believe any Italian club could afford to buy the Manchester City striker, or pay his wages, comparing him to a priceless work of art.

Mario Balotelli’s agent does not believe any Italian club could afford to buy the Manchester City striker, or pay his wages, comparing him to a priceless work of art.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will stay at the club despite interest from his homeland, according to his agent.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli will stay at the club despite interest from his homeland, according to his agent.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi last night claimed he has sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to Paris St Germain.

Manchester City’s top scorer Sergio Aguero has reiterated his commitment to the club following fresh speculation over his future.

Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko has admitted that the club’s recent slump was “a crisis” and rates their title chances as “almost non-existent” despite clawing back Manchester United’s lead to five points after beating West Brom while United lost at Wigan on Wednesday night.

Manchester City have no intention of selling striker Mario Balotelli this summer, according to the player’s agent.

Mario Balotelli was last night forced to issue a grovelling apology for his dismissal against Arsenal after it emerged his place in the Italian national side for Euro 2012, where Italy play Ireland in the final game of Group C, was in jeopardy.

Football Association chairman David Bernstein has leapt to the defence of referee Howard Webb following a sustained attack on the official in the wake of Mario Balotelli’s violent conduct charge.

Mario Balotelli was ruled out of Manchester City's Carling Cup semi-final with Liverpool this evening after accepting a violent conduct charge.

MARIO BALOTELLI’S agent has warned his player could quit English football over what he believes is unfair treatment from referees.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has until 6pm tomorrow to respond to the violent conduct charge which could result in a four-match ban.

Mark van Bommel will wait until the end of the season before deciding his next move, according to his agent.

Barcelona have denounced the actions of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent and threatened to cut off relations with him amid continuing speculation regarding the Sweden striker’s future.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon believes he will be signing one of the top players in the Barclays Premier League if his loan swoop for Craig Bellamy comes off.

Mario Balotelli’s agent says the teenage striker is “anxious” to complete his protracted move to Manchester City.

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be joining the club’s fierce rivals, Real Madrid, the player’s agent has confirmed.

Fulham have vowed to move quickly to appoint a new manager after Martin Jol confirmed this morning that he will be staying at Ajax.

The agent of Mario Balotelli claims the 19-year-old will not join Manchester City today.