SAMI MOKBEL - EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham have offered Mauricio Pochettino a money-spinning new contract that would make him the best-paid manager in the club's history. The deal is understood to be a five-year contract worth £5.5million a year. The terms also include lucrative performance-related bonuses. Sportsmail understands the offer was made during talks between chairman Daniel Levy and Pochettino over the recent international break. ...read
The 24-year-old, who has not played this term after breaking his leg during pre-season training, again found himself on the front pages after being caught up in a street brawl outside a London nightclub.
Gabriel believes team-mate Laurent Koscielny is 'one of the best defenders in the world' and is hoping to replicate the Frenchman's rise to the top.
Claudio Ranieri has been named Italian coach of the year with the Leicester boss rewarded for his remarkable season back in the Premier League after his disastrous spell in international management.
Chelsea defender John Terry has taken the interesting step of revealing his PFA votes, which includes a plethora of Leicester City stars. Riyad Mahrez earned his 'Player of the Year' choice.
Liverpool's trip to Borussia Dortmund is followed on Sunday by a Premier League clash at home to Stoke City and Potters assistant manager Mark Bowen wants to capitalise on Thursday's exertions.
Manchester United's breakthrough-star Jesse Lingard has admitted that he is enjoying the responsibility of playing in the No 10 role under Louis van Gaal.
The Serbian winger has already moved to deny rumours he was trying to manufacture a summer move away from the south coast club, and now the Saints' manager has followed suit.
Arsene Wenger claims he was even watching the player when he was at St Etienne - who he joined nine years ago - and was monitoring him up until West Ham made their move last summer.
The Arsenal manager has spoken to the player about the incident - when police had to intervene outside Cafe de Paris in London on Sunday morning- but is happy with Jack Wilshere’s version of events.
While the Hornets can look forward to an FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace later this month, they have won on just two occasions in 12 Premier League matches since the turn of the year.
Aaron Ramsey limped off 16 minutes after coming on as a substitute against Hull in Arsenal's FA Cup win at the start of last month and has missed his side's last two Premier League matches.
Slaven Bilic is delighted that West Ham have turned Upton Park into a fortress this season as they bid to extend their 13-match unbeaten run there against Arsenal before the Olympic Stadium move.
Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown returned to answer more of your questions ahead of the weekend's Premier League fixtures. It has been a busy week in the Champions League too.
It seems the soaring Spurs squad are relishing the extra workout, joking around on social media as they rested up ahead of facing Louis van Gaal's side in a pivotal match at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Roberto Martinez has held clear the air talks with Leighton Baines after the defender said Everton's play lacked 'chemistry' following their defeat by Manchester United.
Townsend arrived at St James' Park in a £12million switch in January with the Magpies a point off safety. Since then, however, Newcastle have won just once and are now six points behind.
Arsene Wenger will not hand Jack Wilshere an instant route back into his starting XI once the midfielder regains full fitness.
Shawcross has struggled with a back problem, while Shaqiri picked up a thigh injury against Southampton. Both will be assessed by the club's medical staff before Sunday.
Premier League refereeing is weak and not fit for purpose, and the overturning of another red card will not help referees’ confidence or their credibility.
Former referees chief Kieth Hackett has warned that the decision to overturn Cheikhou Kouyate's red card against Crystal Palace will endanger other players.
The Duke of Cambridge, who was accompanied by wife Kate, joined England manager Roy Hodgson, FA chairman Greg Dyke and board members to celebrate a decade as president.
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has hailed January signing Mohamed Elneny as a 'great addition' to the squad. The Egypt international arrived from Basle for a reported £5million fee.
Southend's Jack Payne is attracting interest from further up the Football League ladder, with Premier League clubs among those who have been left impressed by the 21-year-old.
Claudio Ranieri does not consider Jamie Vardy to be a footballer ‒ because he thinks of the Leicester City and England striker as more of a horse.
Chelsea this week confirmed that Antonio Conte will be taking over after Euro 2016 with the club facing a significant summer of upheaval. So, who will Conte keep and who will be sold?
Jamie Vardy has hogged most of the headlines this season but Leicester City striker Harry Panayiotou is not about to let him steal his club record. He has become the Foxes' top international scorer.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri's primary objective this season was to avoid relegation after their narrow escape last year, as his team stand seven points clear atop the Premier League.
Locals could find themselves commuting along Mahrez Mews and Vardy Vale this summer if their team finishes the season top of the table, following Sir Peter Soulsby's revelations.
If Manchester City win the Champions League and Liverpool win the Europa League but both finish outside the top four, the fourth-place side will be denied their spot among Europe's elite next term.
Dimitri Payet has proven to be something of a dead-ball specialist since arriving in London and has found the back of the net five times directly from free-kicks in the last three months alone.
The on-loan Dynamo Kiev player reportedly told a Congolese radio station he 'always has problems with the CFF' and that he had decided to 'stop with the national team', claiming unfair treatment.
He was the talisman for Arsenal last season but Alexis Sanchez has just 12 goals for Arsene Wenger's side so far this campaign, struggling to make an impact since his return from injury.
Arsenal's trip to face Manchester City on the penultimate weekend of the season will mark the 27th time the club will have been televised in the Premier League this season.
Philippe Coutinho has been named as the Liverpool player of the month for March after starring in the club's surge to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Anfield scouts have watched the 15-year-old Ado Den Haag defender extensively this season and are working on a deal for the talented teenager this summer.
The west Londoners announced on Monday that Italy manager Antonio Conte will take over the helm at Chelsea after Euro 2016 and Zola is adamant his countryman can bring success back to the club.
The Brazilian completed a stunning £25million move to Jiangsu Suning in the January transfer window having fallen out of favour in west London having started just one match under the Dutchman.
Sunderland players were able to put their Premier League relegation fears to one side on Tuesday afternoon as they enjoyed a friendly kickabout with the club’s Under 8s side.
Harry Kane spent Tuesday afternoon ironing clothes at a local hospice just days after straightening out Liverpool's defence in Tottenham's 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill believes the city could become the country's new sporting capital if Leicester City can repeat their title charge next season.
He's received many a plaudit this season from the Manchester United faithful and now Matteo Darmian has delivered something else in return.
SIMON JONES EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea's new manager Antonio Conte was introduced to his squad on Tuesday and will hold a series of individual meetings with those who want to leave.
MARTHA KELNER: Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace romped to a 5-1 victory over Newcastle at Selhurst Park. Yannick Bolasie and James McArthur netted braces and Wilfried Zaha also scored in the rout.
ROB DRAPER AT WHITE HART LANE: Tottenham came from a goal down against struggling Sunderland to run riot at White Hart Lane and remain in the race for the Premier League title.
Another season of frustration at the Stadium of Light has brought with it another battle to beat the drop with things looking increasingly perilous as the season winds down.
Antonio Conte has learned that the prosecution are not seeking a custodial sentence for his match-fixing case. On one level it is positive: clearing the threat of prison from his final three months in charge of Italy.
Cheikhou Kouyate is available to face Arsenal on Saturday after West Ham's appeal against his red card was successful. Kouyate was sent off for a challenge on Crystal Palace’s Dwight Gayle.
Arsenal scout Luis Boa Morte ran the rule over Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira on Monday night. The 24-year-old didn't have the best of games as Porto went down to a 1-0 defeat to Tondela.
Romelu Lukaku and his Everton team-mates put their current poor league form aside to enjoy a training session with the stars of tomorrow as the club put on their annual Academy Day.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is unlikely to return to former club Atletico Madrid this summer, believes the Spanish outfit's president Enrique Cerezo.
Nacho Monreal has voiced his admiration for injured Arsenal team-mate Santi Cazorla, dubbing his Spanish compatriot 'the perfect player' for Arsene Wenger's side.
Chelsea's record appearance holder Ron Harris believes Antonio Conte's determination, drive and competitiveness can turn his former club back into winners.
MARTIN KEOWN: I think Arsene Wenger’s first thought when he saw the headlines about Jack Wilshere would have been: ‘Not again.’ The midfielder was caught up in a nightclub fracas.
Laurent Blanc has warned English football it has no right to a superiority complex. Paris Saint-Germain face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.
France forward Anthony Martial insists he is doing his best to keep Louis Van Gaal as Manchester United manager despite the ominous shadow of Jose Mourinho lurking over Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson wanted Manchester United to sign Manuel Neuer from Schalke during his time as manager - but goalkeeping coach Eric Steele convinced him to buy David de Gea instead.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been given assurances over his future at the club according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf .
Tottenham Hotspur's clash with Manchester United on Sunday will show whether manager Mauricio Pochettino made the right call when he sacrificed progress in Europe to focus on the league.
With two Premier League free-kick goals in 24 games, Dimitri Payet's ratio of 12 games per goal has him on course to beat the best. Here are the set piece specialists he has to surpass...
With Chelsea confirming Antonio Conte as their new head coach for the upcoming season, Italy's Euro 2016 boss will become the tenth Italian to manage in the Premier League.
ADAM SHERGOLD: With Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink promising to give the club’s youth players their chance between now and the end of the season, Palmer has seized his chance to impress.
Marc Albrighton has called for one final push from his Leicester team-mates claiming that if they are pipped to the Premier League title by the chasing pack, the season will be rendered 'worthless'.
Sky Sports have released their latest batch of live television fixtures in May with Manchester City's clash with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium the pick of the action.
James McClean and Lamine Kone have been involved in a fiery social media exchange with the West Brom midfielder claiming the Sunderland defender tried to 'mug him off'.
CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle United are staring at a costly relegation to the Championship as they languish in the drop zone with seven games to play.
Premier League strugglers Aston Villa will take no further action against Gabriel Agbonlahor after completing their internal investigation into the striker's antics while on holiday in Dubai.
Antonio Conte is set to bring long-term assistants Angelo Alessio and Massimo Carrera with him to Chelsea but his backroom staff will not be officially signed off until the summer.
Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin has admitted that he would be 'happy to take over' from Antonio Conte as Italian national boss after Euro 2016, following his announcement as the new Chelsea boss.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and even West Ham have been linked with the Sweden striker, but some of his potential new colleagues will be wary after hearing about some of his antics.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez could take charge of Spain after Euro 2016. That is the view of current Spanish boss Vincente del Bosque, who is set to stand down following this summer's finals.
Antonio Conte will try to convince unsettled striker Diego Costa to stay at Chelsea with Alexandre Pato, Radamel Falcao and Loic Remy set to leave this summer.
Antonio Conte is the latest manager to try and satisfy Roman Abramovich’s demands at Chelsea. Here, Sportsmail looks at five issues the fiery Italian must resolve straight away at Stamford Bridge.
EXCLUSIVE: Some of Manchester United’s younger players see manager Louis van Gaal as ‘a grandpa’ whose management style is outdated.
MATT BARLOW AND KIERAN GILL: Italy's 46-year-old manager Antonio Conte was finally confirmed as Chelsea boss on Monday on a three-year, £20million deal.
JACK GAUGHAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: They will go down as valuable minutes if nothing else for Phil Jones and Ashley Young as Manchester United Under 21s drew 1-1 against Chelsea.
The new £5.1bn TV deal means there has never been a better time to go up. Ahead of a pivotal night of action in the Championship, ADAM SHERGOLD takes a look at the runners and riders.
Everton and Manchester United watched Holland international Vincent Janssen at the weekend. Both posted scouts to watch the AZ Alkmaar striker in action against PSV Eindhoven.
Pep Guardiola believes he won't be judged a success at Bayern Munich unless he delivers the Champions League trophy before leaving for Manchester City this summer.
Southampton are monitoring Nurnberg winger Guido Burgstaller. Club scout Bill Green watched the former Cardiff City forward during Nurnberg's 3-0 win at FSV Frankfurt on Sunday.
GRAHAM POLL: Moreno should have been sent off for reckless lunge
The fact that he wasn't even booked by Carlos Velasco is inconceivable
Ernie has A Nightmare on Els Street
Ernie Els had a devastating attack of the yips on the opening hole, taking no fewer than six putts to run up a nine
Klopp returns to raucous reception
'They don't have to celebrate when I come in,' he said. Clearly, Borussia Dortmund fans didn't get the memo
Joshua: 'I will KO Martin in the sixth round'
JEFF POWELL: Anthony Joshua is not bombastic as Muhammad Ali in his heyday but he is stirring echoes of The Greatest
Leigh Centurions unveil Summer Bash kit... it'll cost punters £45!
Leigh Centurions have released their Summer Bash kit, playing on their Roman name
Spieth makes dream start to Masters defence
DEREK LAWRENSON: Jordan Spieth leads by two shots after a brilliant 66 which screamed: catch me if you can
Dortmund 1-1 Liverpool
MARTIN SAMUEL: Liverpool remain a work in progress, and frequently looked it, but this was a very creditable result in Germany
GRAHAM POLL: Moreno should have been sent off for reckless lunge
The fact that he wasn't even booked by Carlos Velasco is inconceivable
Pochettino nets £27.5m deal
SAMI MOKBEL - EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham have offered Mauricio Pochettino a money-spinning new contract
Liverpool and England sweat on Henderson
Concerns after Jordan Henderson was forced off with damaged ligaments against Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City to risk Belgium wrath
Manchester City are at loggerheads with Belgium again over plans to play Vincent Kompany against PSG
Stokes on World Cup heartache: 'It was complete devastation...'
Ben Stokes talks about Carlos Brathwaite hitting him for four sixes to take the World T20 trophy
Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Sevilla
Vicente Iborra came off the bench to score the winner as Sevilla came from behind to win in the Basque Country
Villarreal 2-1 Sparta Prague
Congo international Cedric Bakambu scored twice as Villarreal secured a narrow lead in their quarter-final tie
Sporting Braga 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk
Sporting Braga's hopes of reaching the Europa League semi-finals were dealt a blow following this home defeat
Ibrahimovic will sue coach that accused him of doping, says agent
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent claims the PSG star 'doesn't even take aspirin'
Barcelona send scouts to watch Brannagan after Liverpool teenager impresses in UEFA Youth League game
The midfielder is highly rated
'People want to see blood': Joshua out to maintain 100% knockout rate against Martin
Joshua, undefeated in the pro ranks, predicted fireworks in the ring
F1 qualifying to revert to previous format after team bosses reject new proposal
Teams knocked back the sport's latest proposal on Thursday
Grand National sweepstake: Your essential kit for the 2016 race
Simply print out the sheet, then cut the names
Terry reveals his PFA team of the year... and Chelsea captain picked SEVEN Leicester stars
John Terry has taken the interesting step of revealing his PFA votes
Rabiot netted against City in the Champions League... but Premier League side missed out on French star
Had him in their youth squad in 2008
Manchester City cheered on by old boy Brown during vital draw with PSG in the Champions League
The battler made 111 appearances for City
Crouching down with their hands poised, Arsenal's squad are put through reaction tests... so, who are the razor-sharp stars?
Gunners ready to fire
Watch out... here comes the boss! Ajax chief De Boer flies around training ground on electric bike to keep eye on players
Ruptured his achilles
Cech out the Arsenal dinosaur... and why is he sharing a car with Welbeck and Walcott?
The trio feature in film which follows them on a journey to an away game
The worst dive ever?
Marcelo showed off his acting skills during a cringeworthy moment with Maximilian Arnold during Real Madrid's loss in Wolfsburg
Vieirinha loses tooth in Champions League win
Real Madrid were toothless in Germany, but the Wolfsburg winger shared their pain after a clash with Toni Kroos
Player rolls back the years with hole-in-one
Gary Player kicked his leg into the air, hugged his granddaughter and grandson during the Par 3 contest
In, out, in, out... Conte set to shake Chelsea squad all about
Sportsmail predicts who stays and who goes when Antonio Conte takes charge of Blues
Suarez was as nasty as he was nifty... and Barca fans loved it
Fans celebrated the fact that Barca were bringing in nastiness when they signed Luis Suarez
Tears from Torres as striker was inconsolable after sending-off
The Atletico man gave his side the lead before he was sent off and Barca blasted back
Alonso simply the vest as he returns to action
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso, fully decked out in dodgy gym gear, has stepped up his return to Formula One
All the best, champ! Boxer Blackwell gives a thumbs-up as he recovers from coma
Nick Blackwell had collapsed after losing to Chris Eubank Jnr
Darmian replies to fan mail after earning fans' seal of approval
He's received many a plaudit and Matteo Darmian has delivered something in return
Harry lends a hand at local hospice
Harry Kane ironed clothes at London's Noah's Ark Hospice just days after straightening out Liverpool's defence
From angelic schoolboy to global star.... but who is the sportsman in his school uniform?
One of the most recognisable athletes
'He showed that he has got all of me in him and then some': Benn Jr put through gruelling sparring session by his dad ahead of professional debut
Zidane in sticky situation after Real Madrid manager hides chewing gum under Barca press room table
Zinedine Zidane stole the post-match spotlight
Maldini leads AC Milan legends as stars turn out in force at his father's funeral
Football has paid tribute to Italy and AC Milan legend Cesare Maldini
'Much needed break': West Indies legend Gayle enjoys beer by the pool after leading them to World T20 glory over England
Led the celebrations
Doncaster defend kit design campaign after One Direction star and club supporter Louis Tomlinson wins competition
'Fair and above board'
Wilshere makes first public appearance since alleged involvement in London brawl
England midfielder was at the Emirates to watch Arsenal's Under 18 side
Joshua given rapturous reception during public workout at York Hall crowd
Joshua and Martin visited the old, spiritual home of British boxing
Hamilton smokes a shisha pipe and parties with popstar Jess Glynne after losing out to rival Rosberg
Finished in third place finish at the Bahrain GP
Forget it! Icardi's handshake snubbed by love rival Lopez as feud rumbles on after the Inter Milan star ran off with his girlfriend
Simmering row
West Indies captains Taylor and Sammy continue World T20 double celebrations after a night of jubilation
The West Indies enjoyed a momentous day
Is this really the Rome derby? Lazio and Roma fans boycott clash at the Stadio Olimpico in protest over security measures
Split ultras in the stands
West Indies claim World T20 title with FOUR sixes in final over
England were denied the title of champions by four late hammer blows into the Kolkata night sky
Bolt congratulates West Indies as they celebrate T20 triumph
Jamaican sprinter was among the celebrities to offer support after the Windies beat England
Djokovic close to becoming tennis' first $100m man as he adds to his prize money with Miami Open final win
World No 1 overtakes Federer in prize money
Manchester United and England icon Sir Bobby Charlton moved to tears as Old Trafford stand is unveiled in his name
It marked 60 years since his United debut
Higuain restrained by team-mates and confronts the referee as Napoli lose to Udinese
Higuain sent off as his Napoli side fall to an emphatic defeat in Italy
'Feeling royal!' Hamilton dons traditional white robes at Bahrain Grand Prix
The Brit is embracing the culture ahead of the second race this season
West Indies beat Australia by eight-wickets to win Women's World T20 final
West Indies rode on the back of an opening partnership of 120
John Stones should continue to take risks... I made similar mistakes at West Ham, urges Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand
Ferdinand backs Stones
Cavani puts Manchester United and Chelsea on alert by revealing plans for crunch talks with PSG
Edinson Cavani keeps fuelling France exit talk
Robben: Guardiola will make Manchester City a better team... 'with him, it's football 24-7'
EXCLUSIVE: Robben's best football has been played under Guardiola
Former Chelsea boss Mourinho in the stands as Fulham beat MK Dons at Craven Cottage
Jose Mourinho was entertained by a relegation six-pointer
Smith closes in on world title shot with first-round demolition job
Callum Smith needed less than two minutes to defeat Hadillah Mohoumadi
Most bizarre sending off ever? Berisha sees red for kicking a rival player while lying on his BACK getting treatment
Melbourne Victory faced Wellington Phoenix
End of an era!... Golden State Warriors' 54-game regular season home winning streak is halted
NBA champions lost to Boston Celtics 109-106 at their Oracle Arena
Broner calls Mayweather out of retirement after stopping Theophane
He has his sights set on Mayweather after his ninth-round TKO
Tiger Woods rules himself out Masters as 14-time major champion declares he is 'not physically ready'
The 40-year-old will be absent from Augusta
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Villa's players are a disgrace... you would not sign any of them
There is little chance of them coming back up with that squad
Leiva and Mignolet get pranked by team-mate Flanagan and 'world's worst chauffeur'
A guffawing Jon Flanagan made the most of April Fools' Day
Now you see him, now you don't!
Junior Hoilett slid into a pitchside camera pit at Loftus Road during QPR's defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough
Jenkinson enjoys a holiday on the wild side with Dubai tiger
Carl Jenkinson looks to be having a roaring good time as he continues his comeback from injury
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