Victor Lindelof is set to join Manchester United for close to £31million this week, becoming their most expensive central defender of all time. The Sweden international is ready for a medical and is primed for a move from Benfica, with Ed Woodward looking at completing transfer business early for Jose Mourinho. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the top 10 central defensive signings to have played for United in the Premier League era.
Manchester United have lodged a bid for Alvaro Morata as their aggressive transfer strategy begins to take hold. The Real Madrid striker will cost United upwards of £60million and is seen as a replacement for the recently released Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Real are hopeful of thrashing out a deal somewhere above £70m with further talks expected in the coming days.
THE TRANSFER COLUMN: Adnan Januzaj is a target for Real Sociedad. The Spanish club have discussed an £8.8m offer with Manchester United keen on a buy-back option.
Aston Villa is emerging as a serious option for former Chelsea and England captain John Terry as he seeks to extend his playing career after leaving Chelsea at the end of this season.
Mayweather Promotions have booked the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for a 'boxing event' on August 26. The booking has sparked rumours it could be Mayweather vs McGregor.
Gabriel Heinze has revealed he once incurred the wrath of Roy Keane during their playing days at Manchester United - with the hot-headed Irishman knocking him out cold following a defeat.
KIT HOLDEN: In football, one season can change everything. Just ask Serge Gnabry. In the space of just 12 months, the German winger has gone from rejection at Arsenal to signing for Bayern Munich.
The British and Irish Lions will face their fourth test of their tour of New Zealand when they come up against the Highlanders on Tuesday. Sportsmail provides you with all you need to know about them.
The Premier League has seen many footballers best known for their silky skills, but plenty of others are notorious for different reasons. Sportsmail counts down the bad boys from 50-41.
Barcelona star Neymar is still someway short of matching the goalscoring feats of team-mates Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, but the Brazilian has been valued as the world's most expensive player. In a new study by the CIES Football Observatory, the 25-year-old emerges as the most valuable footballer on the planet, ahead of Messi and Tottenham duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli based on certain key criteria. Neymar is valued at an eye-watering £185million according to the research, based on performance, employer clubs, international status, contract, age, position and marketability.
Cristiano Ronaldo's aspirations to be the undisputed No 1 footballer in the world are plain to see and now the Portuguese star can lay claim to the highest-paid sporting celebrity. Forbes has released its annual list of the top 100 highest-paid entertainers with the Real Madrid and Portugal superstar sitting in fifth place. Ronaldo has dropped one place from fourth in 2017 but iconic No 7's earnings of £73.2 million supersede his footballing contemporaries.
The friendly clash is a chance for Gareth Southgate to try new things against one of the world's best teams as the England manager looks to create a side capable of fighting for major honours.
70 teams will learn their fate for the first round via a live stream from Thailand on June 16 at 1pm UK time, where former Arsenal and France midfielder Emmanuel Petit will be the special guest.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have created many spectacular and memorable moments over the years for supporters all over the world and have dominated the game we all love for a while now.
Torino president Umberto Cairo will only allow Andrea Belotti to leave for Manchester United if the striker's £88million release clause is triggered.
The 33-year-old former Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur forward joined Palace on a six-moth loan spell in January last year and was released at the end of that season.
Barcelona strikers Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been joined by Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas for a holiday to Ibiza. The trio were spotted stepping out on the sunshine island with their families as they enjoy some time to rest following a gruelling season competing for honours. Messi and Suarez, who were with their respective partners Antonella Roccuzzo and Sofia Balbi, fell short of defending their La Liga title as fierce rivals Real Madrid claimed the crown.
England Under 21s have touched down at their Kielce training base ahead of the start of the European Championships in Poland. The Young Lions left Birmingham airport on Monday afternoon as look to emulate the success of their U20 counterparts - who clinched the U20 World Cup on Sunday.
Michael Keane’s prospective move to Manchester United appears unlikely to materialise with the England defender eager to ensure regular football ahead of the World Cup.
Liverpool fans would have been forgiven for getting a surge of excitement as they saw Dominic Solanke pick up the Golden Ball at the Under 20 World Cup last week, but is it a true indicator of success?
Wayne Rooney's career may have reached an impasse. The interest from China does not appear to be there, and even if it was, Rooney is reluctant to move his family east.
Diego Costa admits he sees no point in trying to fight for a future at Chelsea if he is not wanted and has again not ruled out rejoining Atletico Madrid this summer despite their transfer embargo.
Alvaro Morata and Paul Pogba enjoyed huge success at Juventus, and Pogba consulted the Spaniard about Jose Mourinho before joining United.
Despite only picking up a draw in their World Cup qualifier against Scotland, the England camp seemed in a positive mood ahead of their friendly with France in Paris on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate led training on the eve of their match at the Stade de France following the weekend's 2-2 draw. Those who played against Scotland were back in action on Monday after being given training off the previous day and the brief rest clearly seems to have buoyed them to go again.
The scintillating Brazilian spent the 1990s and 2000s ripping apart defences for some of the Europe's greatest teams and was a phenomenon to behold. He notched up accolades during spells with PSV, Barcelona, Inter, Milan and, of course, was one of Real Madrid's Galacticos.
Manchester United and Liverpool are among seven Premier League clubs to have opted not to send scouts to the European Under-21 Championship finals this summer in Poland.
Tom Heaton will start England's friendly against France on Tuesday night as Gareth Southgate tests out the Burnley goalkeeper at the Stade de France on Tuesday night.
Just over a week ago eight people were killed in the capital by terrorists and on May 22 a bomb rocked Manchester Arena, leaving 22 people dead and injuring many more.
NEW France have been putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of the upcoming showdown with Gareth Southgate's England at the Stade de France. Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba took to the training pitch and set the tempo as Les Blues launched into a competitive session under a glowing Parisian sun. Manager Didier Deschamps put his men through their paces in St Denis, hoping to dispel any lingering concerns following their recent defeat to Sweden in Stockholm.
Two of the greatest players of all time will be coming to FIFA 18 Icons after EA Sports announced the inclusion of Pele and Diego Maradona. The South American giants will be joining former Real Madrid striker Ronaldo in Ultimate Team for the latest edition of the game, which will be coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC. And they are not the only legends who will be available to players of FIFA when the next edition drops on September 29.
Morata's agent held talks with Real Madrid officials on Friday and made it clear the striker wants more game time after starting just 14 league games on his return to the Bernabeu.
If United boss Jose Mourinho wanted a sure thing next season he probably should have overlooked Lindelof in favour of a man who last failed to pick up a league winner's medal in 2008.
Jurgen Klopp has made contact with Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe's representatives as Liverpool throw their name into the ring in the battle to sign Europe's most in-demand teenager.
All hell broke lose at a kickboxing championship on Saturday night after spectators entered the ring to attack one of the fighters following a controversial KO. Armenian Harut Grigorian was fighting Dutch athlete Murthel Groenhart at the Glory 42 Kickboxing Championship event in Paris. At the start of round two, Grigorian appeared to turn towards his corner with his gloves down after a knee to the head from Groenhart.
Conor McGregor has broken his unusually quiet social media activity by hinting at 'something big' in the pipeline. The Dubliner posed in some characteristically flamboyant clothing on his Instagram and Twitter post, donning a large blue overcoat lined with fur. His caption: 'Something big is coming' was accompanied by the cryptic hashtag #BP. The UFC champion has been linked with a mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather for months but there has been no apparent progress to thrashing out a deal in recent weeks.
JONATHAN MCEVOY: Sportsmail McEvoy takes looks at what has gone wrong this season for Britain's most successful team. And more importantly, how it can be fixed.
NIK SIMON IN DUNEDIN: The 24-year-old, who has not even started a Test for England, claimed he would not have made the tour if it were not for the advice of Adam Jones and James Horwill.
Christie's most famous fight came outside the ring when he tussled with opponent Mark Kaylor. They were promoting their Wembley title eliminator in 1985, but ended up wrestling in a puddle.
The five, who have no international appearances between them in any format as yet, are given a chance in a 16-man squad which as expected is missing several Test regulars.
Even though he is enjoying the best spell of his international career, Olivier Giroud has to keep proving himself for France. He has never been a favorite among fans after replacing Karim Benzema
Gabriel Jesus says he doesn't know how long it will take to recover from the fractured eye socket he sustained on international duty with Brazil but insists the injury is 'nothing serious'.
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata got his sweet revenge by playing a funny prank on a fan after being the victim of a practical joke himself recently by his own team-mates. Mata, who was set up not long ago by Jesse Lingard and Ashley Young, was eager to get his own back and that's exactly what he did.
Manchester United have moved quickly to bolster their defensive options with the arrival of Victor Lindelof, but how much do we know of the centre-back heading for the Premier League? The Sweden international will become Jose Mourinho's first summer signing for £30.7million after the fee was agreed with Benfica last week. Sportsmail has been in touch with Portugal football expert GONCALO LOPES to get the full inside track on the man heading for Old Trafford.
CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The two Manchester clubs are at the forefront in trying to end the even split of the £3billion foreign proceeds for the next three-year rights deal.
JONATHAN McEVOY IN MONTREAL: Lewis Hamilton eased across the finish line to claim a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix and pile the pressure on title rival Sebastian Vettel.
The goalposts may have moved in Formula One this season but, after a dominant one-two in Canada on Sunday, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton feels Mercedes are back on target.
Luckless Scotland full-back Hogg collided accidentally with Conor Murray's elbow in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Crusaders. The Glasgow flyer is still sweating on the outcome of specialist examinations on his cheek, but defence coach Farrell believes the Lions boast a good array of alternative options.
The hasty shift in Kiwi attitudes towards Warren Gatland’s Lions accelerated on Sunday when Sir Graham Henry hailed Conor Murray as the world’s best scrum-half. From his vantage point as a World Cup-winning former All Blacks coach, who took charge of the Lions in 2001, Henry recognised the significance of the Munster man’s towering contribution to this mood-changing victory.
CHRIS FOY IN DUNEDIN: The Wales flanker knows his status as tour captain does not come with any selection guarantees attached.
The 27-year-old offered a candid assessment of his Lions status in freely accepting he currently trails Sexton and Farrell in the race for the fly-half shirt to face the All Blacks.
Northampton lock Lawes felt he was reaching career-best form during England's push to retain their Six Nations crown earlier this year. But now the 28-year-old feels in even better shape now.
Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has tied the knot with his long-term fiancée Camille Sold. The pair exchanged vows in a civil marriage on June 8 - 15 months after Sportsmail reported that Schneiderlin had proposed to Camille during her time as a shop assistant in Manchester City Centre. A beaming Camille posted a picture of her and her beau on Instagram, captioned: 'Mr & Mrs Schneiderlin,' with the loved-up snap instantly attracting thousands of likes.
MIKE DICKSON IN PARIS: From the straggly-haired teenager with no sleeves who emerged from left field to win in 2005, to the sporadically injured thirtysomething in 2017, it was never so straightforward. Such a monopoly did he exercise that he romped through the fortnight for the loss of just 35 games. The overall achievement is magnificent but Sunday's final was a non-event as he routed Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in just over two hours.
For Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue, the physical turn the NBA Finals took in game four is just what he wanted and is the recipe he hopes the Cavaliers will follow for the rest of the series.
Harlequins have announced that James Horwill is to succeed Danny Care as club captain for next season. Horwill joined Quins in 2015 and has made 40 appearances.
Rafa Nadal says winning a French Open-Wimbledon double for the third time in his career will be 'complicated' but is highly motivated to have a go as he prepares for the grasscourt season.
If Kevin Na's demonstration is anything to go by, the US Open at Erin Hills could descend into farce unless organisers rev up their mowers. On a video shared on his Instagram feed the Korean-American shows how unforgiving the fescue is at this year's tournament. Na throws his ball about three feet away into the long grass before finding it deep beneath the undergrowth.
McIlroy's season has been thrown into disarray by the rib injury suffered during the winter, which initially kept him sidelined for six weeks after losing a play-off in the South African Open.
Since becoming the first English winner of the US Open for 43 years at Merion in 2013, Rose has recorded five top-10 finishes in major championships, three of them coming in 2015.
Remember the last minute in Scotland, Harry? England stars enjoy a laugh in training ahead of France clash
Kane and Co looked to be in a good mood
Rooney enjoys holiday with old United pal Brown, Zidane relaxes in Italy... and who are the lovebirds?
Pair enjoyed a passionate kiss on a yacht
Messi and Suarez joined by Chelsea pal Fabregas on family holiday in Ibiza
Lionel Messi and his fiancee Antonella posed for a happy picture
McGregor claims 'something big is coming' in latest Mayweather tease
Conor McGregor broke his unusually quiet social media activity
'Unplayable': Na moans about US Open rough at Erin Hills as he hacks at ball before losing it
American blasted: 'Every hole we got this'
Who should Chelsea replace Diego Costa with?
Now share your opinion
Ronaldo's special edition new boots unveiled for Confederations Cup
He will don a pair of special edition CR7 Mercurial Campeoes
Ronaldo squeezes back into Real Madrid shirt for Legends match
The great striker has piled on a few pounds since his glory days
Arsenal target Silva set for AC Milan as he arrives in Italy for medical for £35m move
Porto striker Andre Silva is on verge of completing his big move
Resurgent Lions gear up for Highlanders clash in Dunedin
Tourists are firing at last but mystery still surrounds injured full back Stuart Hogg
The sweaty taste of success: Hollywood star Sir Patrick Stewart drinks champagne out of Ricciardo's boot at Canadian Grand Prix
Bottoms up!
Wozniacki makes up for French Open disappointment with a holiday in Sardinia with her San Antonio Spurs boyfriend Lee
Having an ace time
No time for rest, lads! England return to the training field ahead of France friendly
England have travelled to Paris after scraping a draw in Scotland
Learn to be like Mbappe! France squad get help from kids in training as they teach young footballers before facing England
They were in high spirits
Sunderland launch brand new 2017-18 kit by screening a game between two local sides donning the strip
It was broadcast live to 350,000 fans
Kick it out: Fans jump in ring to confront fighter after he knocks out dazed opponent who had back turned
Watch the dramatic footage here
Well done Young Lions: Hart, Lallana and Co cheer on U20s while Rooney also sends congratulations tweet
England's Under 20 side won the World Cup
Ronaldo shares poolside snap as Real Madrid striker appears relaxed amid rumours he has become father to surrogate twins
Star shows off muscles
Koeman and Guardiola dust off their boots to star in Barcelona legends match at the Nou Camp
Barcelona's own Class of '92 have reunited
Lightning Bolt! Jamaica sprinting legend wins final 100m race in Jamaica
Usain Bolt will hang up his spikes in August after a glorious career
From football star to cartoon hero: Former England man Green visits Isle of Wight festival dressed as Danger Mouse
Hilarious costume
Close call! Whisky bottle thrown from the crowd narrowly misses England players celebrating Kane's last-gasp equaliser
A lucky escape
Emotional Hamilton matches Senna's qualifying record with Canadian GP pole as he is handed idol's helmet
It was the 65th pole position of his career
ENGLAND WIN ON PENALTIES! Young Lions succeed in shootout to retain Toulon Tournament
They defeated Ivory Coast on penalties
'Throwback to the old days': Hart mocked for wearing a cap during World Cup qualifying clash with Scotland
England No 1 wanted to keep sun out his eyes
Bosnia coach knocks out Greece player's TOOTH in brutal brawl
Tempers frayed when Roma pair Edin Dzeko and Kostas Manolas clashed on the pitch
Liverpool goalkeeper Karius bumps into Brazil legend Ronaldinho during holiday in Miami
Loris Karius could not help but get a photo with the Barcelona icon
Joshua the knockout attraction on the Graham Norton show
The British heavyweight world champion gave a masterclass on how to use a punching machine
From locking away criminals to shutting out strikers for Ghana's Sarfo in under a year!
He's in the squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifier versus Ethiopia
Jesus given an eyeful by Otamendi as he sustains broken eye socket for Brazil during defeat by Argentina
He was carried off the field late during friendly
Neymar, Evra and Rooney enjoy their holidays abroad
The trio are among a number of stars relaxing this summer after a long football season
Alli on his 'naughty' side and the quick rise from MK Dons to being Spurs and England's destructive No 10
The England midfielder gives a rare interview
Bostock recreates Sportsmail's picture as he opens up on journey from boy wonder to making mark in France
Bostock made his Palace debut aged 15 in 2007
Celtic boss Rodgers ends fairytale season with a wedding to match as he marries Charlotte Searle at romantic bash
The pair got engaged in February
It's as cold as ice! Itoje, North and Jones recover after training as the Lions prepare for tough Crusaders test
Lions are preparing for next match of their tour
Chelsea target Alves celebrates girlfriend's birthday as the happy couple enjoy boat trip
Dani Alves and girlfriend Joana Sanz have been enjoying their break
Valdes gets married and his ex-Barcelona team-mates Xavi, Puyol and Eto'o attend
Ex-Middlesbrough goalkeeper was joined by an all-star cast of guests
Vardy enjoys family holiday after pulling out of England squad as Premier League footballers take their summer breaks
Out due to injury
Liverpool's Firmino shows off his tattoos in holiday pictures with his wife as they enjoy a boat trip in Brazil
Firmino is not a man afraid to take his shirt off
Can you match the WAG to the footballer in our fun quiz?
Many wives and girlfriends of footballers are household names - but do you know who them?
See inside Messi's £26m hotel: Barcelona superstar buys spot in beach town with 77 rooms, two swimming pools and top terrace
It has stunning views
French Open history! Unseeded Ostapenko beats Bacsinszky in three sets to reach final
She is the first unseeded women's finalist at the French Open since 1983
Where's Van Dijk off to now? Southampton defender jets off on private plane as he waits on offers
His dream Liverpool transfer collapsed
Manchester City sign Benfica goalkeeper Ederson for £35m
Pep Guardiola has made another big statement in the transfer market early this summer
Inside Mourinho's luxury suite: What Manchester United boss gets for £816 per night
Mourinho is staying at the Lowry Hotel for a second year
Neymar scores a free-kick... across two ROOFTOPS!
Star took dead-ball skills to a new level as part of Jimmy Kimmel Live TV show stunt
Mayweather belts up to show off his incredible haul of world titles
During a 19-year career 'Money' went on to win world titles in five weight divisions
Is this the heir to Bolt's throne? American student Christian Coleman smashes college 100m record with 9.82sec dash
... and he's 21 years old!
Evra spends some quality time with elephants in Thailand
Patrice Evra took a walk on the wild side as one of many footballers to enjoy a summer holiday
Joshua hangs out with close friend Stormzy at awards as Klitschko rematch looms
AJ takes time off from the gym to hang with music stars at party
Bayern Munich poke fun at Muller with Dr Evil tweet after forward makes signature move following hand op
Striker recovers from surgery on his thumb
Manchester United starlet Gomes receives video message from hero Ronaldinho
United star is sent message by his Brazilian hero
Heartbreaking picture emerges of tragic Tiote's son Rafael wearing Newcastle shirt with 'RIP Daddy' printed on the back
Rafael's mum shared
Nolito claims 'my daughter's face changed colour - it looks like she's been living in a cave' as he rants at Manchester weather
City man wants out
Eubank Jnr has his father in is corner once more as he faces Abraham
Former champion was still present at son's press conference
Bulgarian defender swigs BEER before netting a dramatic late equaliser in a Europa League qualifier
Ivan Bandalovski is lager than life character
Ronaldo turns barber to recreate his infamously awful 2002 World Cup haircut on teenage boy
Legend wielded clippers to devastating effect
Messi to play at fly-half? Argentina superstar meets Wallabies ace Genia
Barcelona supporters will hope their man hasn't taken up rugby!
'La Duodecima' finds its home: Real Madrid add latest Champions League prize to crowded trophy cabinet
President Florentino Perez showed off No 12
Lions get up close and personal with history as they watch Auckland Blues perform special haka for the first time
Super Rugby side ramped up intimidation
Alvarez demonstrates lethal body shots as he prepares for Golovkin showdown
Pair in September mega fight for world middleweight supremacy
Ronaldo joins up with Portugal squad ahead of World Cup qualifier and Confederations Cup
He was smiling despite his country's ongoing qualification battle
Liverpool legend Gerrard on 'demanding' Klopp, the pain of leaving Anfield and THAT Chelsea slip
Former Liverpool captain gave talk in Belfast
Joshua shows he's ready for Klitschko rematch with intense weights session
Champion is keeping himself in top condition ahead of next challenge
Juventus unveil new home strip for 2017-18 season... and it features controversial new logo
Putting Champions League final disappointment to bed
Gudjohnsen jokes about Liverpool's infamous Champions League 'ghost goal' with Carragher and Garcia
Ex-Chelsea favourite is able to see funny side
Former England seamer Tremlett shows off incredible body transformation
Displayed his massive muscle gain but says he's not a body builder
Borussia Dortmund announce Bosz as new boss to replace axed Tuchel after paying Ajax £4.3m
Peter Bosz signed a two-year deal
England have reached the semi-finals of the Under-20 World Cup for the first time since 1993... but who were the stars of that team?
Youngsters in Australia
Is this the greatest football prank ever?
Premier League player falls for elaborate hoax on TV show that includes his car sinking in quicksand and a dragon
Old man Alexis! Arsenal star reveals his aged look for Confederations Cup advert
Alexis Sanchez becomes old before his time
City star Gundogan takes part in training session as he nears return from cruciate knee ligament injury
Stepped up his recovery from injury spell
United stars Rashford and Lingard visit young victims of Ariana Grande concert terror attack
Children recovering in hospital
Ronaldo still dancing for joy as Real Madrid star jets off with girlfriend Rodriguez
Portuguese star was still in high spirits after lifting Champions League
Real Madrid midfielder Valverde denies celebration was racist but apologises after controversial gesture
Koreans left unhappy with Uruguayan starlet
Cristiano Ronaldo Jnr shows off his brilliant skills as his father celebrates Real Madrid double at the Bernabeu
A virtuoso display of dribbling at the Bernabeu
Legends come together as Schweinsteiger and Kaka embrace
Orlando City and Chicago Fire battled out scoreless draw in the MLS
Keeping it Real: Thousands turn out in Madrid to welcome champions home
Spanish giants know how to celebrate after Champions League win
Young Ronaldo stars in Nike's new advert... but it turns out he was actually wearing an adidas jumper
Nike decided to celebrate his achievements
Ramos wears flag of Andalusia as Real Madrid celebrate winning the Champions League twice in a row
Proud of his home region despite playing for Real
Although the international break continues for the world's finest footballers, those not involved with their national teams have been able to soak up the sun and relax after a long and arduous season. For the likes of Harry Kane and Gary Cahill, there is still work to be done with the England team, but for Wayne Rooney, who is still the official England captain, summer came early when Gareth Southgate chose not to name him in his squad. The Manchester United star wasted no time in jetting off to sunnier climes with his wife Coleen and their children. He was even joined by his former team-mate and close friend Wes Brown as a recent Instagram post revealed.
Andre Silva has joined Serie A giants AC Milan from Porto for £35million (€40million) on a five-year deal, the Serie A side have confirmed. Silva, who has drawn interest from Arsenal, was announced by AC Milan on Monday afternoon with a tweet confirming that he is 'officially a red & black player.'
Manchester United, who could lose David de Gea this summer, have had their interests piqued by Donnarumma. While Real Madrid could also swoop for him should they not land De Gea.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has called on his team-mates to make a fast start to next season, believing the return to the top four must be used as a stepping stone for further success.
Fulham wonderkid Ryan Sessegnon has the talent to make it at the top level according to team-mate Ragnar Sigurdsson. The 17-year-old is a target for both Liverpool and Tottenham.
A winding-up petition against Leyton Orient has been dismissed at a High Court hearing. Controversial owner Francesco Becchetti was given until Monday to pay off debts.
Tammy Abraham has grown up and now the striker wants to show the world. A season on loan at Bristol City has taken the Chelsea player on a journey which will continue in Poland this month.
Cristiano Ronaldo will don a pair of special edition CR7 Mercurial Campeoes boots for this year's Confederations Cup. The Portugal captain has been given the unique design by Nike.
Keep track of all the major transfers involving senior players in the Premier League as Sportsmail brings you all the summer deals right the way through to transfer deadline day.
Stay up-to-date with all the new confirmed kits set to feature during the 2017-18 Premier League campaign as Sportsmail takes a look at the brand new strips your team will be wearing.
Whether your Premier League side is taking on local opposition or racking up the air miles with trips Down Under, keep track of all the latest friendly matches announced as well as the results here.
Philippe Coutinho says talk of a move to Barcelona 'is complicated' and insists his sole focus is on playing for Brazil ahead of his country's friendly against Australia. The Liverpool star has been linked with a move to the Catalan side in the Spanish press, with Sport claiming Coutinho has already agreed a transfer to the Nou Camp.
While his international team-mates enjoyed a 7-0 win over San Marino this weekend, Manuel Neuer had a day of celebration himself too. The Germany goalkeeper became a married man as he and his wife Nina Weiss completed their nuptials. The happy couple tied the knot in the picturesque Adriatic town of Monopoli - which is in the province of Bari, Italy.
Guardiola, who turned out 298 times for the club in a stellar 10-year spell at the Nou Camp, read a manifesto at a rally of several thousand supporters of Catalan independence who gathered at a fountain in Barcelona on Sunday. The former Spain international continued his career for his hometown club when he turned to management and helped Barca to 11 major trophies in a four-year spell at the helm.
Stoke won just two of their last 11 matches - mirroring an end-of-season slump in 2016 when they registered just one victory in their final 10 games - against a backdrop of growing fans' frustration.
Premier League stars David Silva and Diego Costa scored to give Spain a hard-fought victory over Macedonia, allowing them to keep control of their World Cup qualifying group.
This week has already been an exciting one for any fan of FIFA, with the announcement that Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is going to be the cover star for the regular edition of FIFA 18.
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has admitted he was unaware his Panenka penalty to help Wales win a point in Serbia came at the same Belgrade venue as the original from 41 years ago.
Fifty-one years after Bobby Moore lifted the World Cup at Wembley, England can boast again that they are world champions.
Owen and Karl Oyston, owner and chairman of the Lancashire club, are accused of 'improperly' extracting millions of pounds from its funds following promotion to the Premier League in 2010.
The Lions had to overcome more than the Crusaders on Saturday — they had to deal with bad luck as well. Full-back Stuart Hogg left the field with blood pouring from a cut after running into the raised elbow of scrum-half Conor Murray as he chased the ball. Hogg set out to chase an up-and-under when Murray, in an attempt to move out of the way, raised his arms and caught the 24-year-old.
What a huge day for the Farrell family. On the pitch, Owen bossed the game from start to finish and showed why he is so fundamental to the Lions on this tour. Meanwhile, off the pitch, his dad, Andy, should take a bow for masterminding a huge defensive effort which cut down the best attacking side in Super Rugby at source. As he approaches the best years of his career, Owen Farrell brings a calmness and control to proceedings as well as his natural aggression and physicality. He is an unusual but brilliant mix, and his combination with Conor Murray, who was absolutely on top of his game at scrum-half, is going to be the beating heart of the Lions.
NIK SIMON IN DUNEDIN: Sam Warburton has recovered from an ankle injury to captain the Lions against the Highlanders. The Wales flanker missed the games against the Blues and the Crusaders.
NIK SIMON AT THE AMI STADIUM: Warren Gatland claimed a week of heavy criticism created a siege mentality that helped the Lions get their tour back on track against the Crusaders.
CHRIS FOY AT THE AMI STADIUM: This was the statement victory that the Lions needed. Warren Gatland’s side shut down the unbeaten Super Rugby leaders to reignite their tour.
Wales skipper Sam Warburton will lead the Lions in three Test matches against the All Blacks as Gatland looks to secure back-to-back tour victories, following the 2-1 series win over Australia.
The British and Irish Lions travel to New Zealand for the first time in 12 years and are scheduled to play 10 matches across seven different locations, including three Tests against the All Blacks.
The British and Irish Lions squad met up for the first time ahead of their tour to New Zealand in June. The Lions' official twitter posted a photo of Alun Wyn Jones posing in the squad's kit.
During Australia's innings of 277 for nine, batsman Glenn Maxwell was given a life by Liam Plunkett and he decided to take advantage two balls later by smashing Mark Wood hard to the midwicket boundary. Roy raced into position and with his foot fractions of an inch from the boundary rope held the catch but knew his momentum was taking him over the line. So he threw the ball up into the air as he went, keeping his eye on it all the time.To complete the catch, he nonchalantly stepped back on to the field, caught the ball again on its way down and celebrated removing one of the Aussies’ danger men.
Paul Collingwood reckons his time as the only man to lift an ICC trophy for England might be coming to an end. Eoin Morgan is spearheading a charge towards the Champions Trophy.
Six months ago England’s only batting concerns centred on how to get good players such as Jonny Bairstow and Sam Billings into the side. Now things are different.
The sight of Steve Smith, hands on hips, chuntering while Ben Stokes took Pat Cummins apart at Edgbaston was indeed a glorious one for English eyes, particularly with the Ashes in November.
DEREK LAWRENSON: Asked to name the English golfers who inflicted the two most stinging defeats in Jordan Spieth’s career to date, any sports fan would easily get Danny Willett at the Masters last year. The other? Now here’s a story you will not have heard before. It happened at the 2011 US Amateur Championship at Erin Hills, which just happens to be the venue for this week’s US Open. Spieth was playing in his last Amateur before turning professional and was desperate to add the title to his US Junior Championship, but he could not get past a gritty Lancastrian by the name of Jack Senior.
The 26-year-old was beaten by eventual winner Jelena Ostapenko in the quarter finals at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
There are many things you can expect to see when you go to a Formula One race - fast cars, quick overtakes, spectacular crashes to name three. What you generally don't expect is a veteran British actor drinking champagne out of one of the driver's shoes - but that is what those viewing the Canadian Grand Prix got to see.
Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory at the Canadian Grand Prix leading every lap on his way to a third victory of the season, but here are six things you missed from the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit.
The much-delayed independent report into claims of bullying and discrimination within the Great Britain cycling team will be published on Wednesday morning.
Marcus Willis has a message for Wimbledon - give me a wild card and I can give you more headlines. He says he is still living in the whirlwind of the remarkable two weeks last summer.
WILL KELLEHER IN SAN JUAN: The head coach handed 10 players their debut in what was a stunning victory against Argentina – it was the most uncapped men in an England Test for 61 years.
Sam Davies is ready to take his chance at fly-half for Wales when they face Tonga on Friday. The 23-year-old has made just six replacement appearances for his country to date.
As revealed by Sportsmail on Saturday, the Russian was struggling badly with injury and has decided to skip Wimbledon to repair a torn muscle. She plans to play next in California at the end of July.
Leading Royal Ascot hope Main Desire is injured and out of next week's meeting. The Michael Bell-trained filly had been due to run in the Queen Mary Stakes but is unlikely to run again this season.
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Ayr, Pontefract, Windsor and Brighton.
OLIVER HOLT AT HAMPDEN PARK: England and Scotland threw a cloth of gold over a cabbage patch at Hampden Park on Saturday. The magnificent end to their World Cup qualifier will live long in the memory but it acted as a camouflage for the well-meaning and energetic drudgery that had gone before. Both Gareth Southgate and Gordon Strachan seized upon the supercharged drama that saw three goals scored in the dying minutes of an astonishing 2-2 draw and, quite rightly, identified significant psychological promise in the fact that their players had refused to accept defeat when all seemed lost.
George Ford gave one of the great performances by an England No 10 when he provided both the X-factor and steadying hand in England’s magnificent 38-34 win over Argentina.
ROB DRAPER: Zinedine Zidane took the time to show Kylian Mbappe around Real’s training facilities when the boy came to visit. He is 18 now and football’s most-wanted teenager.
Gareth Southgate’s appraisal was that the way England fought back from 2-1 down demonstrated great character. But England dropped two points at Hampden Park rather than gaining one.
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