Goodbyepublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
That is your lot for today.
We are back in the morning for Premier League action as Manchester United host Swansea at Old Trafford.
Until then.
Summary
12 Premier League news conferences
West Brom turn down Evans bid
Chelsea demanding impossible fee - Costa
Conte laughs hysterically when asked about Costa situation
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Goodbyepublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Praise for Rooneypublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 16:00 BST)
EvertonGylfi Sigurdsson on Wayne Rooney: "I don't think he gets the credit he deserves. He is a player I am looking forward to playing with."
Image source, Getty Images'We are strong'published at 14:48 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 16:00 BST)
EvertonEverton manager Ronald Koeman on Manchester City: "We had a good result in European football. In six days we play three away games. It starts on Monday against Manchester City.
"We know they are strong but we are strong also and we will want to play well to get maximum points."
'I am not ready to play 90 minutes'published at 14:44 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 16:00 BST)
EvertonGylfi Sigurdsson on his move to Everton: "It is a big club, with big history. I am looking forward to not having to play against them.
"I am very happy to be here. It is a club on the rise and I want to be a part of that.
"Maybe I am not ready to play 90 minutes, maybe 45 minutes but I have been training really well. I need more minutes under my belt."
Image source, Getty Images'Sigurdsson will bring productivity'published at 14:41 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 16:00 BST)
Everton
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton manager Ronald Koeman on club-record signing Gylfi Sigurdsson: "I am very pleased to have him. Sometimes you need to be more patient than you would like.
"He was already on my list for a while. He was one of the key players to bring into Everton. He can play in a free role and there are different options.
"I spoke about productivity last season. We have tried to bring in players that will bring productivity to the team and he is one of those players.
"His goals, his assists, show he is an important player, and in set pieces. He will be a part of all the games next week.
"He will make the team stronger than it is already. You need competition in your team."
Postpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
And the final Premier League news conference of the day is Ronald Koeman at Everton...
'The mood is positive'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Huddersfield v Newcastle (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle manager Rafael Benitez: "What I have to do is concentrate on what we can do now, and make sure the players are ready for this game.
"I think we know how they play and they know how we play. If we do well, we will have more confidence for the next games.
"The mood is positive - the team has been working very hard."
'Terriers clash a tough game'published at 14:28 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Huddersfield v Newcastle (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle boss Rafael Benitez: "We know the way to move forward is to keep doing our jobs every day.
"The league is nine months. We compare it with a marathon, and we are just starting."
"Huddersfield did really well the other day against Crystal Palace, and it will be a tough game, for sure."
Postpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
We go from the north east, to the north west where Rafael Benitez has been speaking at Newcastle...
Postpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Liam Bradford
BBC Radio ManchesterAs expected, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn when asked about the two bids the club have made for the West Brom captain Jonny Evans. Guardiola said he did not want to talk about another club's player despite West Brom boss Tony Pulis confirming the Baggies had turned down two bids for the Northern Irishman.
In terms of any other incoming transfer, Guardiola was similarly guarded. The only confirmation he would give was that the club would "try to do the best squad for the long season."
Guardiola confirmed the Blues have no new injury concerns ahead of the game against Everton on Monday, only that Benjamin Mendy, Fabian Delph and Ilkay Gundogan were all still on the comeback trail.
'Everton are one of the best'published at 14:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Manchester CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Everton: "Everton are a top squad and they have bought good players.
"They are one of the best teams in the league - I am sure of that."
'Gundogan is doing really well'published at 14:11 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Manchester CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola on injuries: "Ilkay Gundogan has come back, Benjamin Mendy is still not 100% but is almost done and it is the same with Fabian Delph.
"Gundogan is doing really well, we have to be 100% sure, but he played a few minutes and that is the first step."
'My players are the best'published at 14:08 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Manchester CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Jonny Evans: "He is a player of West Brom. Tony Pulis was clear.
"We will see how the market will finish. I know how well the club works. Some things are possible and some things are not.
"I believe my players are the best. We will decide what is the best to make our club stronger."
Guardiola's Barcelona tributepublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Manchester City v Everton (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Manchester CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Barcelona attacks: "My thoughts are with the people who died. Barcelona will wake up and show again how beautiful Catalonia is."
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
On to Pep Guardiola, who starts his news conference by paying tribute to the victims of the attacks in Barcelona, the city of his former club.
'Tottenham are challenging for the title'published at 14:00 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
ChelseaChelsea manager Antonio Conte on Tottenham: "I think they are doing a great job this year. Mauricio Pochettino is doing a great job. He has built a great base, a foundation for his club.
"We must do the same. We do not have these bases. We must try to do the same. I have great respect for Tottenham. They are challenging for the title."
Image source, Getty Images'I trust Christensen'published at 13:58 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
ChelseaChelsea manager Antonio Conte on playing youth: "I utilised different young players last season - Nathaniel Chalobah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
"For a club like Chelsea, if I have players ready to play, I am the first person to be happy. It is right for the players to progress.
"I trust Andreas Christensen. He is a player ready to play for Chelsea. Last week he played a good game. He can improve a lot."
Image source, Getty Images'I prefer him Luiz centre-back'published at 13:56 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
ChelseaChelsea manager Antonio Conte on David Luiz: "In the past he played in the midfield. I prefer him to play central defence.
"We are trying to find a different solution. He is a player to play in different solutions, it is a pleasure to have this sort of player."
Image source, Getty Images'I face a difficult situation'published at 13:53 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
ChelseaChelsea manager Antonio Conte on injuries: "Eden Hazard is improving, but to be fully fit we must have patience and do the best for him.
"Tiemoue Bakayoko is improving very well, he is not at the top of physical condition, but I think he can be in contention for the game, because I do not have another midfielder.
"His situation is not easy at the moment, it could force me to make a different decision. At this moment some players don’t have 100%.
"Pedro has trained with us today, he had pain in his ankle. I don’t know if he is available on the bench.
"Alvaro Morata is another player to continue to work to. We have to find the right solution, I have to face a difficult situation."
'We must be ready for this situation'published at 13:49 British Summer Time 18 August 2017
Tottenham v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
ChelseaChelsea manager Antonio Conte: "You know very well our situation after these two red cards given to Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas against Burnley.
"We are preparing very well and must be focused on the pitch, on the game to do our best, to not find an excuse.
"It can happen to receive two red cards, they miss the next game but a club like Chelsea must be ready for this situation."