The world-record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris St Germain has hit a snag after LaLiga refused to accept the release clause for the striker.

Neymar is close to sealing a move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain which would smash the world transfer record.

Barcelona have given Neymar permission to discuss a move away from the club but will insist his buy-out clause of €222m is paid in full.

Barcelona have given Neymar permission to miss training amid speculation of a world-record transfer to Paris St Germain.

Paris St Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi was giving little away regarding his club's reported world-record bid to land Barcelona star Neymar.

Manchester United have announced the signing of midfielder Nemanja Matic from Chelsea.

Barcelona striker Neymar will fly to Qatar on Tuesday to discuss a potential world-record €222m transfer to Paris St Germain, according to media reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at a Spanish court to answer questions as part of an investigation to determine whether the Real Madrid footballer committed tax fraud.

The Gunners welcome Bundesliga outfit Cologne to the Emirates Stadium on tomorrow night.

Basle have been hit by a UEFA disciplinary charge.

Marcus Rashford believes injured Paul Pogba will be a "massive miss" for Manchester United despite the strength in depth at Jose Mourinho's disposal.

The opening night of the Champions League group stages went very much to script with the only surprise a CSKA victory away to Benfica in Group A.

Former England manager Roy Hodgson will be lavished with a £1m bonus if he rescues Crystal Palace, the Daily Mail reports.

Sam Allardyce has ruled out returning to Crystal Palace after Frank de Boer was sacked just four matches into the Premier League season.

Jose Mourinho admitted a gap remains to the continent's elite ahead of Manchester United's Champions League return.

Frank de Boer has been sacked by Crystal Palace after only four Premier League matches in charge.

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has revealed he had to take a 'lot of painkillers' to be able to play last season and admits he should not have been so hasty in trying to come back from injury.

Maxim Choupo-Moting’s brace ended Manchester United’s winning start to the Premier League as Stoke emerged with a creditable draw against Jose Mourinho’s men.

Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 0: Arsene Wenger is hoping Danny Welbeck will be more relaxed in front of goal in future after the England international hit a brace to help Arsenal see off Bournemouth on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola have welcomed the decision to close the transfer window early despite their clubs voting against the change.