Summary

  • Latest gossip: Oxade-Chamberlain to turn down Arsenal's £180,000 a week offer

  • Manager news conferences, including Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton, Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle

  • Bale back in Wales squad for World Cup qualifiers

  • Europa League: Everton in Group E and face Lyon, Atalanta, Apollon Limassol

  • Arsenal in Group H with BATE Borisov, Cologne, Red Star Belgrade

  1. No news on Costa...published at 13:40 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Chelsea v Everton (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Chelsea

    Conte is obviously not in the mood for a chat today.

    The Italian passes up the opportunity to speak about potential transfer targets at other clubs and says there is also no more news on that old Diego Costa situation.

    "My focus is only on the pitch. The club is working very hard... and we will see what happens at the end of the transfer market. We have to continue to work. If we stay with these players I am very happy."

  2. 'Everyone BUT Hazard will be fit' - Contepublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Chelsea v Everton (Sun, 13:30 BST)

    Chelsea

    Eden HazardImage source, Getty Images

    Antonio Conte says he is surprised the injured Eden Hazard has been called up to the Belgium squad for forthcoming internationals, but respects the decision.

    He says everyone BUT Hazard will be fit for Sunday's home tie with Everton.

    "He is playing with the Under-23s to continue to improve".

    The 26-year-old, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this window, fractured his right ankle while on international duty.

  3. Chelsea news conference...published at 13:35 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Chelsea v Everton (Sun, 13:30 BST)

  4. Team newspublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Tottenham v Burnley (Sun, 16:00 BST)

  5. Team newspublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Tottenham v Burnley (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino spoke about the possibility of signing some more players before the window closes in his press conference today...

    He said: "I wanted four players before, I said? One keeper plus four! Maybe three more now."

    Do Tottenham have enough time to get three players?

    He also confirmed Georges-Kevin N'Koudou (foot), Danny Rose (knee) and Erik Lamela (hip) will all miss the game against Burnley on Sunday.

  6. Carter-Vickers deal donepublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    The 19-year-old has made just four appearances for Tottenham.

    Spurs recently signed Ajax centre-back Davinson Sanchez in a club-record £38.4 million deal.

    Carter-VickersImage source, Twitter
  7. Postpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    We have some transfer news from White Hart Lane as Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has signed a new contract...

    And then completed a loan move to Sheffield United.

  8. England Women's Rugbypublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    World Cup final

    Sara Orchard
    BBC rugby union correspondent

    20-year-old Megan Jones will start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Final at outside centre with Emily Scarratt moving to full-back.

    England head coach Simon Middleton has placed his confidence in the 20-year-old centre after concussion ruled Danielle Waterman out of the match with New Zealand.

    Bristol's Amy Wilson-Hardy comes onto the bench as reigning champions England defend their title against the Black Ferns, who have never lost a World Cup Final.

    There is full commentary of England against New Zealand in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final on BBC Radio 5Live on Saturday, kick off 7.45pm.

    Read more here.

  9. Postpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    England's Women face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

    Simon Middleton has named his squad...

  10. Loftus-Cheek & Zaha outpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Crystal Palace v Swansea (Sat 15:00 BST)

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer on injuries: "Ruben Loftus-Cheek has a groin injury and is out for this week.

    "Wilfried Zaha is improving, but he's still in recovery."

  11. "We want a striker"published at 13:11 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Crystal Palace v Swansea (Sat 15:00 BST)

    Crystal Palace

    Frank de Boer has obviously not been informed that West Brom have signed Oliver Burke...

    He said: "Oliver Burke is a very interesting player for the future. We've looked at a lot of players, not specifically him.

    "We'll be looking at a striker too. Behind Christian Benteke, we don't really have a fit competitive striker."

  12. "We respect our opponents"published at 13:08 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Crystal Palace v Swansea (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer: "Swansea have always been a team I have loved to watch. They have typically always been very organised.

    "Every game we start with confidence. We respect the opponent, know their strengths and try to hurt them where we can."

    Frank de BoerImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Frank de Boer spoke to the media ahead of Crystal Palace's game against Swansea on Saturday.

    Here's what he had to say...

  14. "A lot of things are possible"published at 13:04 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Liverpool v Arsenal (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on transfers: "Until Aug 31st a lot of things are really possible, in and out. Divock Origi wasn't in the squad against Hoffenheim - that shows how big the quality here is."

    "Everyone thought: 'Andy Robertson? From Hull? But he showed up against Crystal Palace. James Milner in midfield is like a transfer."

    "I'm fine with offence and fine with defence. We've got 3 out of 4 and we should have won the other. We work with what we have."

    And on Coutinho: "He's on our injury list - that hasn't changed. No contact with Brazil FA but if they want to check him that's how it is.

  15. "We don't know anything about Maribor"published at 12:59 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Liverpool v Arsenal (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Jurgen Klopp on the Champions League draw: "We watched it after training together. I didn't understand why the draw was interrupted by Ronaldo & all that stuff.

    "We remember the final v Sevilla and the quality they have shown in European competitions. Maribor, we don't know anything about."

  16. "Nothing major"published at 12:58 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Liverpool v Arsenal (Sun, 16:00 BST)

    Liverpool

    Jurgen Klopp on availability: "Only small things, nothing major. Trent Alexander-Arnold has a dead leg, Emre Can had a little twist - shouldn't be too serious.

    "I was waiting for the message to say Georginio Wijnaldum's baby had arrived! He will be available for Sunday."

    Jurgen KloppImage source, Getty Images

    Well it has arrived Jurgen! Look at this lovely message...

    Awwww....

  17. Postpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Meanwhile, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp and Crystal Palace's Frank de Boer have been speaking to the press.

    Quotes from both gents coming up....

  18. Wales squad announced - Bale is backpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Wales' World Cup qualifiers v Austria & Moldova

    Chris Coleman has named his Wales squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Moldova.

    And the big news is, Gareth Bale is back.

    The Real Madrid forward missed June's draw in Serbia after receiving his second booking of the campaign against the Republic of Ireland in March.

    There are plenty of representatives from the Premier League including Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Stoke's Joe Allen.

    Liverpool's Danny Ward and Ben Woodburn have also been selected, as well as Everton's Ashley Williams.

    Chelsea's 16-year-old Ethan Ampadu is in Chris Coleman's squad for the first time.

    Wales squadImage source, Twitter
  19. Postpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    Back to your thoughts on the Europa League draw in a moment but we have to just quickly bring you some more football news...

  20. Postpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 25 August 2017

    #bbcfootball or text to 81111

    Joe Jackson: Jeeze, Uefa couldn't make the Europa League draw anymore boring if they tried. Needs some Rod Stewart input.

    Agreed... That was sort of like having to live text a carpet tile....