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Frank Lampard has confirmed that Edouard Mendy is not in contention to start for Chelsea against West Brom on Saturday. Chelsea this week reportedly paid £ 22million to sign goalkeeper Mendy from Ligue 1 side Rennes. The 28-year-old is expected to take over from Kepa Arrizabalaga, who the Blues made the most expensive goalkeeper in the world when they signed him from Athletic Bilbao for £ 71.6m. £ i August 2018. Kepa have made two mistakes that have led to goals in so many Premier League appearances this season, however,…

Jurgen Klopp has described Mikel Arteta as an "extraordinary football manager" as he targets his first win over Arsenal since the Spaniard launched his revolution in north London. Liverpool manager Klopp saw his championship-winning team fall to a rare Premier League loss in July when they faced Arteta's Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal then inflicted a penalty kick defeat against Liverpool at Community Shield in late August, leaving Klopp still on the lookout for the elusive victory over Pep Guardiola's former…

Jose Mourinho has reiterated that Tottenham remain eager to make even more additions to their squad in this transfer window. Spurs have so far brought in four new players, adding last week Real Madrid pair Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale to a squad already strengthened by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Matt Doherty. Inter Milan Skriniar and Southampton Danny Ings have also been linked with the club in north London, with Mourinho targeting both a center-back and a central striker who could replace Harry Kane. "The market is…

David de Gea insists he feels better than ever at the start of a crucial season in his Manchester United career. The Spanish international was investigated last season after some high-profile mistakes and is now facing pressure for his place after Dean Henderson - who played on loan at Sheffield United - was kept at Old Trafford and signed a new long-term deal. Henderson impressed with his United debut in their EFL Cup victory in Luton Town this week, but De Gea remains number one in Saturday's Premier League match with…

Ole Gunnar Solskjær will give Eric Bailly the chance to show that he can provide the solution to Manchester United's defensive problems. United manager Solskjaer was encouraged to dive into the transfer market after last weekend's season-opening defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Former Red Devils captain Gary Neville said the center-back partnership between Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire was not good enough for a team with the Premier League title. Lindelof, especially bad against Palace, could lose his…

Gareth Bale is convinced he can handle any pressure at Tottenham after living with a goal on his back at Real Madrid. The Wales star is back in north London and itching to get started at Tottenham, with a minor knee injury delaying his second debut for the club. Bale spent six years at Tottenham before traveling to Madrid in 2013, where he won four Champions League titles and LaLiga twice with Los Blancos, before his time in Spain went sour. When his performances dipped, and when Zinedine Zidane stopped counting on him as…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are being prepared if the right opportunity arises before the transfer deadline on 5 October. Ahead of two games against Liverpool next week, the Gunners are linked with the likes of Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey, Chelsea midfielder Jorginho and rising Lyon star Houssem Aouar. Lucas Torreira has been linked with Atletico in a switch that could increase Arsenal's chances of landing Partey. While Arteta had no immediate updates as he faced reporters ahead of the first Liverpool game in the…

Jadon Sancho has been tipped to swap Borussia Dortmund with Manchester United, but he remains in Germany. Sancho's valuation has proved to be a stumbling block for United, who have made England international their number one transfer target. However, United do not give up hope as they are reportedly making one last attempt to sign the 20-year-old. TOP STORY - UNITED SET FOR FINAL SANCHO OFFER Manchester United will make a take-it-or-leave-it offer to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, according to the Daily Star…

Liam Delap remains part of Pep Guardiola's first team plans after making a goal-scoring senior debut in Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the EFL Cup. Delap, who is the son of former Stoke City favorite Rory, was an unused replacement for City's opening 3-1 Premier League win over Wolves. With Sergio Aguero sidelined due to a knee injury and Gabriel Jesus resting as the only remaining specialty player in Guardiola's squad, the 17-year-old was handed a start at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday. He duly opened the…

Gareth Bale gave Real Madrid a lot and remains a "world-class talent", according to his former coach Juande Ramos. The Wales international completed a return to Tottenham last week on a season-long loan, seven years after swapping the two clubs for a world record fee at the time. He won 13 trophies during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu, including four Champions League titles, but he has struggled for appearances the last couple of seasons. Madrid paid little tribute to Bale after his departure, and Ramos has suggested…