Erik ten Hag sticks up for under-fire Casemiro after positive display in Man Utd's Community Shield defeat to Man City

Getty Images Sport Richard Mills S. BajceticLiverpoolBarcelonaSalzburgBundesligaLaLigaPremier LeagueTransfers Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Red Bull Salzburg for Stefan Bajcetic – despite a late hijack effort from Barcelona. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Bajcetic one for the future at Liverpool Barcelona tried and failed to sign him Set to head…

Getty Images/Goal Richard Mills Manchester UnitedErik ten HagPremier League Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Erik ten Hag was "doing too much" as Manchester United boss, while explaining why the club had "lost its way" over the years. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Ratcliffe says Ten Hag was "doing too much" as manager…

GOAL Matt O'Connor-Simpson AnalysisTransfersV. OsimhenR. SterlingI. ToneyK. TrippierF. ChiesaC. EriksenG. ReynaA. FatiPremier LeagueFEATURESArsenalChelseaManchester UnitedLiverpoolBarcelonaLaLigaReal MadridSSC NapoliSerie AW. ZahaBundesligaB. ChilwellK. ComanJ. Cancelo It's been a fairly quiet summer so far, but plenty of out-of-favour stars will be hoping that changes over the next few weeks The summer has flown by and we are now less than…

Getty Images Mitchell Fretton ChelseaPremier League Chelsea fans believe there is 'a transfer ban coming' after Richard Masters revealed an ongoing investigation into the club is nearing a conclusion. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Chelsea under investigation for historic transfers Occurred during Abramovich era PL chief provided update on potential sanctions…

Getty Ritabrata Banerjee Manchester CityJulian AlvarezTransfersAtletico MadridPremier LeagueLaLiga Manchester City have agreed to sell Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for a club record fee of £82m (€95m). Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Alvarez set to join Atletico Man City to receive club record fee Two clubs have reached a full agreement…

Backpagepix Clifton Mabasa CAF Champions LeagueOrlando PiratesMonnapule SalengJose Riveiro The Buccaneers' awful performances in the Inter-club competition continued after a disappointing goalless draw against Madagascar's side on Sunday. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Pirates fail to beat unknown team They played a goalless draw with Disciples FC The second leg will…