Manchester United landed back in England in the early hours of this morning following their 2-1 Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid in Macedonia. There were some bleary eyes among the playing staff as they were seen at Manchester airport shortly before 4am, with the mood no doubt dampened by not having a piece of silverware with them. Their next assignment is their opening Premier League match against West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Chelsea have launched a £25million swoop for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Sportsmail understands Chelsea have stepped up their interest in the England international over the past week. Arsenal are aware of Chelsea’s interest and have rebuffed initial overtures.
CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The move being discussed by station chiefs would see their iconic presenter moved to weekends and Sky's Jeff Stelling taking the hot seat.
Reds legend Gerrard, who currently serves as an academy coach at the club, believes the Brazilian will have to make things ugly if he wants to force through an exit.
JACK GAUGHAN AT THE PHILIP II ARENA: Goals from Casemiro and Isco downed United as the Champions League winners became the first club in 27 years to bag consecutive Super Cups.
MATT LAWTON AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Michael Johnson claimed athletics chiefs blocked Wayde van Niekerk's rival in the 400m final as they wanted the South African superstar to win.
Rory McIlroy believes Jordan Spieth has a priceless ability to dig himself out of seemingly hopeless situations as the pair prepare to do battle for the US PGA Championship.
CHRIS WHEELER AT THE FILIP II ARENA: This is what Jose Mourinho means when he talks about the difference between the Champions League and the Europa League. The difference between the best club on the continent and teams aspiring to play at that level. The difference, right now, between Real Madrid and Manchester United. Mourinho's old club deservedly became the first to win back-to-back UEFA Super Cups in 27 years on a sweltering night in Skopje, just as they have successfully defended the European Cup under Zinedine Zidane.
Marouane Fellaini is renowned for his toughness and the Manchester United midfielder proved it again during Tuesday's defeat to Real Madrid. The Belgian replaced Ander Herrera in the 56th minute and was quickly thrown into the fire when he was struck full pelt in the face by the ball.
After his side went up to collect their runners up medals, the United manager handed his to a kid in the stands in Macedonia, a kind gesture he has made a habit of in recent years.
Isco revealed the news after being named man of the match in Tuesday's Super Cup final having scored Real Madrid's second goal against Manchester United in Skopje.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ruled out selling Gareth Bale this summer despite Jose Mourinho going public with his interest in the Welshman earlier this week.
Real Madrid picked up the first trophy of the new European season with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the Super Cup. Goals from Casemiro and Isco helped Zinedine Zidane's side to victory on Tuesday, despite Romelu Lukaku's first competitive goal for United mid-way through the second half. If you were too busy to keep an eagle-eye on proceedings in Skopje, fear not. Sportsmail's DANIEL MATTHEWS was on hand to tell you about somethings you may have missed.
JACK GAUGHAN IN SKOPJE: Eagerness was engulfing Romelu Lukaku. Two big moments during a final Manchester United were mere bystanders in came and went on his watch.
JACK GAUGHAN AT FILIP II ARENA: Luka Modric starred for Real Madrid as goals from Casemiro and Isco took them to a comfortable UEFA Super Cup victory over Manchester United.
INTERVIEW - ADAM CRAFTON: Michail Antonio is picking up the pace. '5000/1!,' he grins. 'Leicester City won the league, so anything can happen.' As we enter the month of August, optimism is building at West Ham. After a sometimes traumatic first season at the London Stadium, combined with the toxic departure of Dimitri Payet in January, this is a club that feels ready for progress once more. High-quality summer signings have arrived in the form of Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez, while Antonio - the club's top goalscorer last season - signed terms on a new long-term deal in May.
Southampton have completed the £18million signing of Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina after fending off competition from Stoke City and West Ham. Juventus confirmed in a statement on their official website the deal was worth €17m (£15.6m), which could increase by a further €3m (£2.77m). The 23-year-old, who won Serie A twice with Juve, has agreed a five year deal and said: 'It was the project that attracted me the most and the one my family was really behind. I am really happy to be here.
Having already seen one full-back sold to a Premier League rival in Kyle Walker's £50million move to Manchester City, Tottenham have no intention of losing another in the same manner.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says he is preparing for a relegation battle — and insists even good managers will lose matches if their team are not up to scratch.
As a former captain I take great pride in watching England win but I don’t think I have ever been so proud as when I watched them after their fourth Test success.
After being told to stay away from his club's preparations for the upcoming season Costa remains in Brazil where he has been filling his time with a variety of activities. His latest - a visit to a circus - is now surely the most bizarre, especially after he decided to join in with a clown routine.
Manchester City supporters are free to boo the Champions League anthem without landing the club in trouble after it emerged UEFA have amended their rules on the matter.
The FAI has refused to comment on reports that Roy Keane has emerged as a shock target to become the new Israel manager.
Team Sky's Luke Rowe faces a lengthy absence after suffering a broken leg while white-water rafting on his brother's stag do.
How should you line your players up? What works best? An old school, Mike Bassett-inspired 4-4-2? A Barcelona-style 4-3-3? Or the 3-4-3 popularised by champions Chelsea last season?
MATT LAWTON AT THE LONDON STADIUM: For Lord Coe and his IAAF council, these World Championships just seem to be growing more uncomfortable by the day. First they see a drug cheat win the 100 metres, then a woman they are trying to force take potentially debilitating medication courageously takes a medal ahead of a crowd favourite. And on Tuesday night they were confronted by a situation where one of the leading contenders for the 400m was turned away from the stadium crying ‘sabotage’, having contracted a highly contagious illness.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Kyle Langford came agonisingly close to a bronze medal as the Brit produced a valiant effort but finished fourth in the men's 800m final.
Britain were set a target of six medals by UK Sport but have so far collected just one, from Mo Farah’s brilliant run in the 10,000metres. Sportsmail looks at the best of their remaining opportunities…
Sir Mo Farah's 10,000 metres gold on Saturday remains the hosts' only podium finish at the London Stadium after five days of competition. Langford finished 0.04 seconds off the top three.
Caster Semenya has hyperandrogenism, a medical condition characterised by excessive levels of male sex hormones.
To say Floyd Mayweather is the overwhelming favourite in his Las Vegas showdown with Conor McGregor is an understatement. One of boxing's greats comes up against a man who's never stepped foot inside the ring for a professional bout. Regardless, it cannot be classed as a foregone conclusion because anything can happen on the night. One wrong move, and the impossible becomes possible.
Walker's win at Baltusrol marked his first major championship but he had little time to celebrate before being overcome with fatigue, a symptom of the disease transmitted through tick bites.
The most capped English player of all time is set to win her 125th cap from the bench against Spain on Wednesday afternoon as the Red Roses play their opening rugby World Cup pool B fixture.
Paulie Malignaggi decided to quite Conor McGregor's training camp in Las Vegas after pictures emerged on social media appearing to show the UFC dominating him during a sparring session.
Former England lock Mouritz Botha has retired from rugby at age 35 on medical advice. The Newcastle Falcons player failed to recover from a concussion injury suffered in 2016-17 season
CELTIC 5-0 KILMARNOCK: Leigh Griffiths scored twice and Kieran Tierney lashed in a stunning long-range shot as Celtic kicked off their defence of the Scottish League Cup with a thumping victory.
Watford midfielder has unveiled a tattoo on his leg that gives huge insight into his troubled upbringing in war-torn Kosovo. Behrami was raised in Mitrovica, northern Kosovo, before the political and economic situation there hit crisis point before seeking asylum. At that stage in the late 1980s, Kosovo was in rapid decline with tensions rising between Serbs and Albanians, creating a hostile atmosphere which preceded a particularly violent period.
Brendan Rodgers has hailed Kieran Tierney as a permanent Celtic captain in the making after the defender marked his first competitive game wearing the armband with a goal of the season contender.
LAURIE WHITWELL: He pops a lozenge into his mouth and is ready to elaborate on how he has ended up back at West Bromwich Albion 13 years after leaving and just what he has been doing since.
DEREK LAWRENSON AT QUAIL HOLLOW: The scene is McIlroy's favourite major in terms of set-up, the venue one of only two courses where he has won twice as a professional.
The 40-year-old, who retired as the WBA and IBF champion and once held the WBC title, also believes the competition can significantly advance Groves' and his rivals' careers.
BIRMINGHAM CITY 5-1 CRAWLEY TOWN - LAURIE WHITWELL AT ST ANDREWS: Che Adams scored a brilliant hat-trick as Birmingham demolished Crawley to book their place in the second round of the League Cup, now named the Carabao Cup. The English midfielder opened the scoring with a crisp finish from 20 yards before David Davis doubled the lead with a sublime solo effort. Adams made it three with a tap in before Robert Tesche sent a fine header past goalkeeper Morris.
Derby County's Carabao Cup first-round tie with Grimsby Town last just 19 minutes as a waterlogged pitch at Blundell Park forced the match to be abandoned.
TOM FARMERY AT KENILWORTH ROAD: David McGoldrick fired Ipswich Town through to the second round of the Carabao Cup as they beat Luton Town 2-0 at Kenilworth Road.
Billy Kee's last-minute strike saw League Two Accrington Stanley dump Championship Preston North End out of the Carabao Cup with a dramatic 3-2 win at the Wham Stadium.
Chelsea are continuing to discuss a move for Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater. The 27-year-old is keen to speak with the Premier League champions over a potential move.
Elite sportsmen and women are no strangers to training at altitude to improve their performance. But Saracens put a new spin on the traditional training method on Tuesday by practising their passing while jumping off swimming pool diving boards. The Premiership outfit are currently enjoying a warm weather camp on the island of Bermuda as they continue their preparations for the new season.
Brighton are eager to make their Premier League debut against Manchester City and while the newcomers will enjoy the occasion there will be no party atmosphere, said captain Bruno.
Neymar needs La Liga to send his International Transfer Certificate to the French League but according to Le Parisien , they have still not complied.
Barcelona's pursuit of Philippe Coutinho was stepped up on Tuesday morning when club directors arrived in England in an attempt to close a deal for the Liverpool midfielder.
Richarlison's £11.2m move to Watford on Tuesday tipped the balance and confirmed the milestone figure, which is rising by the day as the summer transfer window hots up.
Jurgen Klopp and Arsene Wenger were among the big names at Premier League headquarters this afternoon as the top-flight's managers attended their annual meeting. With Arsenal kicking off the new season in just three days against Leicester, Wenger took time out from his preparations to link up with his peers near Marylebone. The Frenchman, who came dressed in a grey suit, was joined by Klopp, who is busy dealing with Barcelona's pursuit of star man Philippe Coutinho.
It is fair to say Chelsea's close season has not gone entirely to plan, but the Premier League champions were in good spirits as they posed for a photo shoot on the eve of the new season.
Marco Silva's Watford have fended off strong competition from a host of sides to acquire the services of Brazilian attacker Richarlison.
Chelsea star Eni Aluko insists she has been silenced by the Football Association over her bullying and harassment complaint against women’s England manager Mark Sampson.
Ben Woodburn has impressed on Liverpool's pre-season and the Bundesliga side are showing interest in the Wales Under 19 international plus his team-mate Ryan Kent.
Mario Balotelli has been caught speeding in his Ferrari, according to police as media reports claimed the striker had been caught doing 105-125mph in a race with a friend's Lamborghini. The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker, now at French club Nice, was stopped by a highway patrol on the A4 highway near the northern Italian town of Vicenza on Saturday. Media reports claimed Balotelli had been doing up to 125mph but had escaped with a fine and five penalty points because he had only been registered at 105mph.
Cristiano Ronaldo showed great reflexes to save himself from a bad fall on Tuesday, as he managed to stay upright despite slipping on a towel as he walked off Real Madrid's team bus. The Madrid superstar was videoed leaving Madrid's coach in Skopje ahead of the European Super Cup, but he momentarily lost his balance as he slipped on a stray towel placed on the steps of the team bus.
Liverpool will travel to Vicarage Road having beaten the home side their just three months ago but despite Klopp's impatience, he says he is 'excited' for the season to begin.
Bernardo Silva completed a £43million switch from Monaco to Manchester City in late May and made his debut as a substitute in last week's 3-0 friendly win over West Ham.
The Huddersfield skipper signed a three-year deal with the Yorkshire club in April 2016 but his exact role in David Wagner's coaching set-up is yet to be defined.
A contest that has seemed close to happening on a number of occasions over the years has now finally been scheduled, with the pair set to do battle at lightweight at Manchester Arena.
Helen Chamberlain will leave Soccer AM following 20 years of service on the popular match-day television show. Chamberlain, who became synonymous with the show during its early inception along with former co-host Tim Lovejoy, will move on ahead of the new season. Soccer AM have revealed they will be revamping their coverage, which has changed several times throughout the years.
Burnley pursuit of marginal gains at Turf Moor even extend to tampering with conditions inside the away dressing room. Visiting teams are greeted by basic facilities, reveals Jack Cork.
Paris Saint-Germain want another marquee signing to partner world-record arrival Neymar, with Kylian Mbappe and Philippe Coutinho their top targets.
Riyad Mahrez could still quit Leicester City for Roma this summer, according to the Italian side's sporting director Monchi.
Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic has been heavily linked with a big-money move to Old Trafford this summer but talk of a transfer away from the San Siro has quietened down recently.
Now the real business starts: United return from Super Cup defeat by Real as they count down to Premier League opener
Facing West Ham next
Chelsea's wantaway star Costa is clowning around as he waits for Stamford Bridge exit
Remains in Brazil where he has been filling his time in a variety of ways
Game over!
Mourinho concedes defeat in bid to sign Welsh wizard Bale as Manchester United lose Super Cup to Real Madrid in Macedonia
While Bale shows off his medal, Jose gives his away!
Manchester United boss Mourinho hands his prize to a young supporters in Skopje
Van Niekerk runs into a storm as IAAF stand accused of unfairly blocking 400m challenger Makwala from competing
South African took gold
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'I even took the physio on my stag do!'
West Ham star Antonio on his commitment to regaining fitness and hopes for the season in claret and blue
Chip shop boy Langford pipped in a thriller as he finishes fourth in men's 800m
Impressive performance but just misses out on the medals
Champions Chelsea in playful mood as they gear up for title defence
Morata and Hazard lead the Blues as they take part in pre-season photo shoot at Cobham
All my life in a masterpiece'
Watford star Behrami unveils tattoo depicting life in Kosovo... including harrowing images of gun cartridges and fighter jets
He's out of this world! McIlroy crunches a drive over 300 yards while wearing a space suit ahead of PGA Championship
Preparing for final Major
Firmino heads out to sea with wife Larissa Pereira as Liverpool star enjoys final holiday of the summer on a private yacht
All aboard the love boat
Bayern pose for team photo as winger Ribery cannot resist taking aim and firing a shot off at photographers
French veteran is a naughty boy
Ibrahimovic unveils new 'Zlatan Legends' mobile game with a dramatic advert
Features an animation of the former Manchester United striker
Ronaldo scarcely avoids dangerous fall as he slips up while walking off Real Madrid's bus
Cristiano showed great reflexes to save himself from a bad slip
Tottenham stars are put through their paces as Kane, Alli and Co train ahead of their Premier League opener
Taking on returning Newcastle
Mayweather has not lost in 21 years heading into McGregor bout... so, what happened in 1996 when US boxer lost at the Olympics?
Last time he was beaten
Sharp suits, aviator sunglasses... and Klopp in trainers! Premier League bosses dress up for annual meeting ahead of new season
Best of the bosses
New signing Sneijder meets up with his Nice team-mate Balotelli as Ligue 1 outfit put in the hard yards on the training ground
Could they be a pairing?
Practice makes perfect for Guardiola's men as they put the finishing touches on their Premier League preparation
Begin at Brighton
Hamilton parties with Rihanna in Barbados as he takes a break from the F1 title race
Mercedes star seemed to enjoy his time at Crop Over Festival
Emotional night at the Nou Camp as Messi leads Barca to victory over tragic Brazilian club Chapecoense
Survivor Ruschel started friendly game
Bale trains with Real Madrid in Macedonia as Mourinho insists he WILL try and sign the Welshman if he doesn't start the Super Cup
Ronaldo worked out too
Will his name fit on his shirt? West Ham sign Haksabanovic as teenager says move is a 'dream come true'
Montenegro international, sign s a five-year contract
Manchester United try to beat the heat as they train in sunny Macedonia ahead of Super Cup date with Real Madrid
Out in the Skopje sun
Sneijder receives hero's welcome as he trains with Nice for the first time following Galatasaray exit
Fans and flares before training session
Neymar soaks up the St Tropez sun on yacht as £198m new boy prepares for debut season with PSG
Brazilian enjoying a last minute holiday
Retiring sprint king Bolt poses with Ennis-Hill as she waits to receive 2011 World Championships heptathlon gold
Memorable day for both
'Looking good' (and that's his own words!): Ronaldo back to face old team Manchester United as Real Madrid fly out for Super Cup
Modest as ever
As the Premier League celebrates its 25th anniversary, what happened next to the players picked for THAT promo picture?
First season on Sky
Can Kane be a hat-trick hero this season? Tottenham striker unites his Premier League Golden Boots
Top scorer in the top flight in successive seasons
England unveil new home kit complete with unique numbers printed on each jersey for fans
The kit will be worn for the first time by the men's and women's teams
England in Autumn Internationals preparation as Jones's men put in the hard yards during training
Tough training camp for top stars
Chelsea star Batshuayi denies suggestions he laughed at team-mate Morata during penalty shootout
The forward was filmed laughing and smiling
Pogba took £75m Lukaku to dinner to convince him to join as Manchester United star claims he would 'die' for his new team-mate
Lifted the lid on his role
Mayweather shows training for McGregor mega-fight is well on track as he flaunts his ripped physique at Las Vegas beach club
Money appears in shape
Barcelona star Rakitic shares bizarre photos of him in fancy dress as Captain Jack Sparrow
Croatian star received makeover from his wife and daughter
Chapecoense train at Barcelona's facility ahead of friendly against La Liga giants
Plane crash survivor Ruschel involved in shirt swap ahead of clash
Moeen Ali brings up half century in style as England batsman hits six... and is caught in the stands by Bairstow!
England star shows South Africa how it's done
Monaco star Mbappe jets into Manchester and poses for snap with Sane at Nike event
Man City fans are sent into meltdown as talks of possible switch grow
Manchester City's Gundogan and Arsenal star Ozil catch up ahead of new season
German pals catch up as Mesut prepares for Community Shield clash
Real Madrid star Ronaldo back in training ahead of the European Super Cup against Manchester United
Portuguese star returns after long summer break
Bundesliga holders Bayern win German Super Cup on pens after Kimmich rescues draw
Ancelotti's men beat fierce rivals Dortmund in season curtain raiser
Neymar walks the streets of Paris as PSG parade the world record signing in front of their jubilant supporters
They set off blue and red flares in celebration
Jesus, Aguero and Sterling punish sloppy West Ham in City's final pre-season game
Joe Hart and Pablo Zabaleta came up against familiar faces
Neymar unveiled as a PSG player following world record £198m move from Barcelona: 'I feel like I am home'
Had not been sure over his future for a long time
Everton to wear retro kit in friendly with Sevilla as club launches range to celebrate 125 years at Goodison Park
The clothing range includes a full retro kit
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Premier League announce first new set of name and number styles in 10 years
Clubs have been offered five colours to choose from in re-brand
Astonishing row in McGregor's camp after picture claims that sparring partner Malignaggi was knocked down
Former boxer is mad
United new boy Matic gets used to his surroundings as he shops with wife Aleksandra Pavic
Nemanja Matic wandered around a rainy Manchester
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Ahead of the new Premier League campaign
Tottenham star Alli swaps football pitch for boxing ring in BT Sport TV advert
McGregor's not the only one switching sports this summer
'The prospect of fighting Stateside is phenomenal': Joshua keen on Vegas bout
It won't be against Klitschko, but AJ still wants to head to the US
Another one through the door at Leicester! Foxes complete deal for striker Iheanacho
The Nigerian cost Leicester £25m and has signed a five-year deal
I'm not ssssscared! Arsenal star Walcott shows his bravery at club family day by holding a snake around his neck
Fun with the kids
Negredo announcement video 'Come to Besiktas' goes viral as Pepe and Quaresma star alongside new signing
Latest transfer sketch
Pedro back in Chelsea training as winger wears mask to protect fractured face after Blues return to Cobham from mixed tour of Asia
Collided with goalkeeper
Kyrgios booed off court at the Citi Open in Washington after retiring for third match in a row
Nick Kyrgios was trailing American Tennys Sandgren when he quit
Zlatan lets his hair down as he conquers the 'Zea'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is continuing his battle to return to fitness after a serious knee injury
Griezmann swaps shirts with Sturridge after Atletico beat Liverpool in Audi Cup
The France international thanked Daniel Sturridge for the swap
Ajax pay tribute to Nouri with motif and standing ovation during Champions League qualifier against Nice
Him and his family were applauded by fans
Barcelona start life without Neymar by removing large poster of him at Nou Camp as he prepares for PSG move
Barcelona haven't wasted time erasing his legacy
Messi sends emotional goodbye to Barcelona team-mate Neymar as Brazilian nears £198m PSG move
Their time together as team-mates is over
United birthday boy Matic takes his family out for lunch in Cheshire... and his son is already wearing his new side's shirt
Birthday celebrations
Bolt with stark warning for athletics as he launches new trainers at event in London
He is bidding farewell at World Championships in London this weekend
Chicharito scores a wonder-goal in training
During a training session on Tuesday, Chicharito netted a superb left-foot volley from outside the box past Joe Hart
Chelsea new boys Morata and Rudiger visit Cobham for first time
The duo, signed for a combined £101m this summer, had joined up with the tour of Far East
Liverpool legends Torres and Reina enjoy a catch up after pre-season friendly
They spoke to a member of Liverpool's coaching staff in Munich
Chelsea stars enjoy day off ahead of Premier League season as Fabregas hits the beach
New signing Alvaro Morata also took his girlfriend for lunch
Ronaldo works out as he prepares to return to Real training ahead of new La Liga season
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again proved his dedication to the cause
Mayweather congratulates young boxing champion as he continues preparations for McGregor showdown
Boxer showed off his softer side
Chelsea youngster Kenedy trains alone after being sent home from pre-season tour
'Wake up China you idiot', he wrote among other offensive posts
Neymar arrives in Dubai ahead of £196m PSG move as Barcelona star prepares to undergo medical
Neymar appears to have moved a step closer
Barcelona target Dembele clashes with team-mate as he's lined up to replace PSG-bound Neymar
Took a leaf out of Neymar's book
Ibrahimovic juggles football for the first time since injury as he competes with freestyler
Irrepressible Swede is bouncing back in style
Real Madrid and Barcelona target Mbappe trains with Monaco
Teen is at the centre of heavy speculation this summer
Aubameyang works on new celebration as Dortmund stars enjoy a day out on the water
Split into two teams for rowing race during alternative session
Neymar touches down in China ahead of £196m PSG move
Brazilian arrives in the Far East and will then go to Qatar to thrash out the record-breaking deal
Alli shows his staying power as Spurs star is spotted leaving London nightclub at 5am
The England ace was with lingerie model girlfriend Ruby Mae
Atletico boss Simeone enjoys Ibiza getaway with his girlfriend as the 47-year-old flaunts impressive physique ahead of La Liga season
Fun getaway
Love at first sight as Morata finally gets to see Stamford Bridge
Chelsea's new Spanish striker took his wife to the stadium he 'couldn't wait to meet'
Silva checks in at Manchester City after recharging batteries on Ibiza break with stunning girlfriend Alicia Verrando
No pre-season tour
United jet back to England as stars arrive at the airport in the early hours with midfielder Fellaini sporting strapping on his toe
More pre-season to come
Isner left with badly bloodied knuckles after punching his own racket at Atlanta Open (but he still won tournament!)
Came second in bizarre row with racket
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be without a club currently but judging from his latest business venture that hasn't dented his confidence. Ibrahimovic has announced a new mobile game, entitled 'Zlatan Legends' with a dramatic advert featuring an animated version of himself wearing a robot suit.
Leicester have completed a move for highly rated youngster George Thomas from Coventry on a three-year deal. The Leicester-born 20-year-old, who can play either as a striker or in midfield, came through the ranks at the Ricoh Arena.
City midfielder Gundogan is close to full fitness after recovering from a long-term injury with manager Guardiola hoping to include him in the squad for next week's friendly against Girona.
Kelechi Iheanacho, who joined from Manchester City in a £25million deal, came off the bench to set up Jamie Vardy's second goal during his debut against Borussia Monchengladbach.
Jones was hit with a two-match suspension for verbally abusing a doping control officer after United's Europa League final win over Ajax in Stockholm in May.
The France international moved to the north London side in the summer for a fee of £52m and is expected to lead the line for Arsenal as they aim to return to a Champions League place.
Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott insists the squad is feeling positive ahead of the new season and is confident they can silence their critics by improving on last season's fifth-placed finish.
'Ultra groups are being formed across the country and we will need to find answers,' Cologne sports director Jorg Schmadtke said in a round table discussion in Dusseldorf on Monday.
The north London club claimed their highest spot in the table in a Premier League season last year, finishing second having been pipped to the title by Chelsea. And Mauricio Pochettino's men have been hard at work behind the scenes this summer as they bid to go one better this term. That challenge starts against newly promoted Newcastle this Sunday. And while Pochettino attended the league headquarters on Tuesday afternoon for the manager's annual meeting, his players took to the training ground.
The Ligue 1 outfit will hope that the playmaker can form a formidable attacking force with the enigmatic Italian this season. Nice suffered an opening day defeat by St Etienne last weekend, but with both Sneijder and Balotelli at Allianz Riviera this season, they will hope to kick on to better things and improve on their third-placed finish last term.
Paul Robinson, who served as their second-choice stopper last term, retired over the summer so the Clarets were keen to add a third goalkeeper to be a deputy for Tom Heaton and Nick Pope.
32-year-old Sebastian Larsson has been offered a one-year contract with the option of another year by the Championship club after deciding against staying at Sunderland.
The San Siro club have splashed out this summer following a takeover by a Chinese consortium, bringing in the likes of Lucas Biglia, Leonardo Bonucci and Franck Kessie.
Mexican star Carlos Vela has reached a deal to join Los Angeles, the expansion MLS franchise due to begin play in March.
Arda Turan, who made his professional debut for Galatasaray in 2004 and played for the club until joining Atletico Madrid in 2011, was an unused substitute in Barcelona's 5-0 friendly on Monday.
Antonio Conte has made no secret of his desire to strengthen his squad before the market closes and the Premier League champions are confident of landing four more signings.
If transfer windows have taught us anything in the last few years, it's that flashing the cash doesn't necessarily translate to success on the pitch. It goes a long way though so once again we can expect Premier League clubs to throw around money this summer in pursuit of the league title, a European place or just being able to stay in the top flight. 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.
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Rory McIlroy has made a career out of making the improbable distinctly possible with a golf club in his hand. The four-time Major champion sometimes appears superhuman on a golf course, but his latest effort in a sponsor event for Omega could well top the lot. Fully kitted out in a space suit, McIlroy lets rip and still sends the ball racing over 300 yards away, a feat any golfing enthusiast dressed in normal attire would be proud of.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LONDON STADIUM: It was just too much. Laura Muir bobbed and pushed and hassled the strongest field in these Championships but she fell painfully short of her aim of a medal on Monday night, beaten into fourth in the final metre of 1500. Who knows if the difference, just seven hundredths of a second behind Caster Semenya, was caused by the foot fracture that kept her out for a month earlier in the summer, but more likely it was just the absurd strength of the opposition and the brilliant madness of their race.
Moeen Ali may have taken 25 wickets in a brilliant Test series triumph over South Africa but the Englishman insists that spin bowling is still his second suit.
Chris Eubank Jnr's first fight of the World Boxing Super Series against Turkish fighter Avni Yildirim has been confirmed for October 7 at Stuttgart's Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle.
Michal Kwiatkowski was described as Sky's 'man of the match' in France by team principal Sir Dave Brailsford after excelling himself in the mountains, helping Froome to a fourth Tour de France crown.
Contador, who announced on Monday that this year's Vuelta would be his last professional race, will be bidding for a fourth title after his triumphs in 2008, 2012 and 2014.
Bristol No 8 Sarah Hunter will win her 94th cap at the UCD Bowl in Dublin in the Pool B fixture alongside no less than 12 players who are set to make their World Cup bows against Spain.
DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: For 12 months Willett has acted with commendable grace when asked variations on the same question: what has happened to last year's Masters champion?
The boxing bout against the UFC superstar will take place at the 20,000-seater T-Mobile Arena in Sin City on August 26. And after recent rumblings coming out of the McGregor camp, most notably that he 'whimpers like a girl' when he is punched in the body, it appears Money's side of things are going more smoothly.
Floyd Mayweather's highly anticipated showdown with Conor McGregor is less than 20 days away but the undercard is still yet to be officially confirmed.
The American is angry pictures of him on the canvas during a sparring session, having apparently been knocked down by McGregor, were a misrepresentation and he was actually pushed.
Mayweather, an undefeated former five-weight world champion, takes on the Irish MMA star at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena in what is expected to be one of the richest fights in history.
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Brighton, Pontefract, Bath and Yarmouth.
Jockey PJ McDonald believes Havana Grey can establish himself as a true Group One performer, beginning in the Darley Prix Morny at Deauville later this month.
The start of the coming Premier League season marks the 25th anniversary of the first campaign for the then-breakaway league. It was marketed as a whole new ball game, and comparing football now and then explains why. Leeds United were champions - not a Championship side - and at that point the record breaking transfer was Jean-Pierre Papin's £10million move to AC Milan. As part of the promotion for that season, new broadcasters Sky Sports gathered 22 players for a promotional photo. Sportsmail has taken a look at what happened next for each player and club.
On the eve of a new campaign it is the norm to debate the respective merits of each side's strongest starting XI, but what about those in reserve? Sportsmail analyses their options.
England wrapped up the Test series against South Africa on Monday, beating the tourists 3-1 in the four match battle. They made several changes in the series with some players making their debuts.
The sport of athletics got what it deserved after casting Usain Bolt as its saviour and Justin Gatlin as some kind of pantomime villain. Perhaps it is what it needed too.
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