Premier league

Derby allow Lampard Chelsea talks

Derby County manager Frank Lampard appears to be closing in on an emotional return to Chelsea.

Cech returns to Chelsea as advisor

Chelsea have confirmed Petr Cech has returned to the club as a technical and performance advisor after ending his playing career.

Mata agrees Man Utd extension

Manchester United have avoided losing Juan Mata on a free transfer at the end of the month, agreeing a new two-year contract with him.

Gullit: Lampard will need help

Frank Lampard is the favourite to be the next Chelsea boss and Ruud Gullit feels the inexperienced coach will require help on his staff.

Lampard is the right man for Chelsea - Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo believes Frank Lampard is definitely the right man for Chelsea, if Maurizio Sarri departs for Juventus.

Rumour: Reds open to Salah sale

We round up the front and back pages across Europe as Friday sees the transfer rumour mill crank into gear again.

Aston Villa confirm Wesley signing

Club Brugge forward Wesley is set to join Aston Villa, after the Premier League club confirmed they had agreed a deal for the 22-year-old.

Moussa Djenepo joins Southampton

Southampton have made their first signing under Ralph Hasenhuttl, bringing in 20-year-old Mali international Moussa Djenepo.

United host Chelsea on opening day

The opening day of the next Premier League season sees Liverpool host Norwich City and Manchester United take on Chelsea.

Rumours: Man United set Pogba price

We round up the front and back pages across world football as Thursday sees the transfer rumour mill crank into gear again.

Man United complete James deal

Daniel James will be a Manchester United player next season after the club confirmed they have signed the winger from Swansea City.

Matic calls for focus from United

Nemanja Matic says Manchester United must return "focused" and hungry for trophies next year as they bid to put last season behind them.

Villa sign El Ghazi from Lille

Promoted Aston Villa have taken up their option to sign Anwar El Ghazi from Lille after his loan spell culminated in play-off success.

Madrid complete Hazard signing

After much speculation, Eden Hazard has completed his switch from Chelsea to LaLiga giants Real Madrid.

Report: Aston Villa 2 Derby 1

Derby County paid the price for poor defending as Aston Villa beat them 2-1 in the play-off final to secure their Premier League return.

AVB not interested in PL return

Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is not looking for a return to the "chaotic" Premier League.

Pep to Juve 'a load of nonsense'

Manchester City board member Alberto Galassi has vehemently denied AGI's report that Pep Guardiola has agreed to join Juventus.

Arsenal feared Ramsey 'imbalance'

Arsenal were worried about matching the "incredible offers" made to Aaron Ramsey from Juventus and elsewhere, according to Raul Sanllehi.

Silva makes Champions League pledge

Manchester City only failed to win one trophy - the Champions League - this season and Bernardo Silva hopes to put that right next term.

Mourinho in dig at United

Ex-manager Jose Mourinho said it is difficult to talk about Manchester United, who sacked the 56-year-old in December.

United's problems remain - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho discussed Manchester United's recent struggles, while refusing to comment on whether he could be the next Lyon coach.

Guardiola wins Premier League award

More silverware is headed in the direction of Manchester City after Pep Guardiola scooped the Premier League Manager of the Season prize.

PL 2018-19: The best Opta numbers

Manchester City and Liverpool played out the most exciting title race in years. We pick out the best Opta numbers for the 2018-19 season.

Man City retain Premier League

Manchester City were pushed all the way by Liverpool but retained their Premier League title with victory at Brighton on Sunday.

Hughton sacked by Brighton

Brighton and Hove Albion had a poor second half of the season, with their form costing Chris Hughton his job.

Showdown Sunday - Reaction!

Relive all the action as Manchester City lifted the Premier League Trophy in a dramatic final day race with Liverpool

Crystal Palace 5 Bournemouth 3

van Dijk named Premier League Player of the season

Virgil van Dijk has picked up the Premier League player of the season award

Showdown Sunday – Follow it all with beIN SPORTS

Man City & Liverpool battle it out for the Premier League crown. Follow both games of Showdown Sunday simultaneously with beIN SPORTS

Klopp wary of emotional effects

Liverpool can secure their first Premier League title on Sunday, but Jurgen Klopp is wary of the impact of their amazing Barcelona victory.