Michael Carrick satisfied with tour tests as United focus on Spurs opener

 

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are in good shape for the start of the Barclays Premier League campaign, thanks to the tests provided by the four games in the States.

Shaw, Darmian & Blind to start in Manchester United's Premier League opener against Tottenham

 

The trio were picked alongside Phil Jones against Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and Louis van Gaal has revealed he will keep faith with them in the Premier League

Van Gaal confirms preferred formation

 

Louis van Gaal has confirmed he intends to use a 4-3-3 formation with Manchester United in the new Barclays Premier League season.

One Direction member Niall Horan meets Manchester United players in Chicago

 

The Manchester United squad weren't the only famous group of people from England touring the US in July... One Direction, one of the world's biggest

 

The defender appeared to be on the verge of joining Manchester United after a breakdown in his relationship with club president Florentino Perez but

Official: Manquillo joins Marseille on loan

 

The full-back has described l'OM as "the most prestigious club in France" after sealing a switch from Atletico Madrid

C.O.D United players picked for Bolton Wanderers training tour

 

Five boys from the Lagos based outfit will take part in an international football training camp billed for the English Championship side

Official: Crystal Palace sign Alex McCarthy from QPR

 

The 25-year-old goalkeeper has signed a four-year contract with Alan Pardew's side after the Eagles activated his release clause

Yaya Toure: Man City aim to match Barcelona and Real Madrid

Manuel Pellegrini's side have been looking ahead to Friday's International Champions Cup clash with Los Blancos in Melbourne, as

Croatia deducted one point for swastika in Italy clash

 

Uefa has disciplined the country for racism after the symbol was found printed on the pitch during their 1-1 draw with Antonio Conte's men

Boaz Myhill agrees new deal at West Brom

 

The 32-year-old was used as back up for first-choice goalkeeper Ben Foster by Baggies boss Tony Pulis last season, and will continue to

I hope Otamendi stays at Valencia - Alcacer

 

The 21-year-old urged the Argentine defender to snub interest from Manchester United and help Los Che in their Champions League fight

Radamel Falcao trains with Chelsea team-mates for the first time

 

The striker enjoyed an extended break due to his involvement in the Copa America tournament with Colombia earlier this summer, but has now linked up with the Blues squad

Barcelona fined for Catalan flags in Champions League final

 

The European and Spanish champions have been charged €30,000 for the presence of the flags during their 3-1 win over Juventus in June

Robinho targets silverware in Chinese adventure

 

The 31-year-old Brazil international is confident his compatriots including coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will help him settle and find his best form in Asia

West Ham lodge £7.5m Mirallas bid as Everton stand firm

 

The Belgium international has been identified as a potential acquisition by manager Slaven Bilic as he overhauls his squad, although the

Wolfsburg would consider De Bruyne sale amid reported €72m Man City bid

 

The 24-year-old is a summer target for the Premier League outfit, who are willing to break their transfer record again to sign the midfielder

Ronaldo's angry response to Benitez

 

The forward wasn't happy with the coach's decision to disallow one of his goals during a training session

Fifa stay quiet on Scala speculation

 

Despite talk that he is set to be appointed to the role, world football's chief governing body says the naming of a chair of its new taskforce is a "work in progress"

Quaresma eyes silverware on Besiktas return

 

The Portuguese international left the club back in 2012 but has expressed his delight at rejoining the Turkish side and has already set his

Balotelli future is in his own hands - Rodgers

 

The Italy international endured a torrid debut season at Liverpool, scoring just four goals in all competitions, and has been told that he can decide his next career move

Gerard Lopez made Barca B coach

 

The academy graduate follows in the footsteps of Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique as another ex-Blaugrana player to take charge of the second team

Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina agree Suarez deal

 

The Spanish club confirmed that the defensive midfielder has left to join the Serie A side, going in the opposite direction from Stefan Savic

Schweinsteiger: Man United can win titles this season

 

The former Bayern Munich midfielder believes that he is in a position to achieve instant success with his new club, having been impressed in

 

The Manchester City midfielder knows what his new team-mate will go through this season and backs him to prove his worth despite Liverpool supporters' ire

Official: Crystal Palace loan Bamford

 

The 21-year-old striker, after penning a three-year extension with parent club Chelsea, agrees to spend 2015-16 with the Eagles after

Elche fail with appeal against relegation

 

The club hoped to be reinstated to Spain's top flight but have been informed they will start the campaign in the Segunda Division

Cambiasso confirms Leicester exit

 

The Argentine has decided not to renew his deal after a one-season spell with the Foxes and has paid tribute to the fans who he says made him feel

 

Steve McClaren is continuing his search for attacking options following the arrival of Aleksandar Mitrovic, with the Feyenoord winger the latest target

Benzema & Cavani ruled out? Van Gaal says striker target is 'not who the media write about'

 

The Dutchman has reiterated that Manchester United could move for a forward in the summer window but has suggested it will not

Filipe Luis set to leave Chelsea, confirms Mourinho

 

The left-back is expected to return to Atletico Madrid, a move which could be announced on Wednesday, with Augsburg's Baba Rahman reportedly

Azpilicueta warns Chelsea rivals: Fabregas and Costa will get better

 

The Spain international duo enjoyed excellent debut seasons at Stamford Bridge but their club and national team-mate expects

Well done Sterling!' - Balotelli risks ire of Liverpool fans

 

The England forward left for Manchester City under a cloud after a bitter transfer saga but his old team-mate offers support after

TRANSFER NEWS: Atletico Madrid sign Savic

 

The defender has signed a contract at the Vicente Calderon until 2020

Messi is the Pele of this generation - Belletti

 

The former Barcelona and Chelsea defender has hailed the Argentine's quality and says he will define the current era of football

Sevilla can beat Real Madrid and Barcelona - Konoplyanka

 

The club's new signing has set his sights high and believes they can also make their mark in the Champions League

 

The 23-year-old will miss the start of the Scottish Premiership season after being sanctioned by the SFA but is eligible to play in the Champions League

Mourinho slams Porto over Casillas contract

 

The pair infamously fell out during their time together at Real Madrid and the Portuguese is astounded that the goalkeeper will earn a reported €2.4m net

Agent: Besiktas just one of several clubs that want Gomez

 

The Germany international is set to leave the Stadio Artemio Franchi after two unsuccessful seasons in Serie A

Guardiola enters politics to support Catalan independence

 

The coach has lent his name to a pro-independence party in a symbolic gesture aimed at boosting the chances of separatism from Spain

Allegri: Juventus remain title favourites but watch out for AC Milan & Inter

 

The Bianconeri have lost some key performers, including Andrea Pirlo and Carlos Tevez, but the coach has been buoyed by the quality of their replacements

Juventus make move for Schalke starlet Draxler

 

The Bianconeri are looking to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season but know that the Bundesliga outfit want €35m for the 21-year-old

Rooney to play for Everton again... in Duncan Ferguson testimonal!

 

Almost 11 years since his departure from Goodison Park, the Manchester United and England captain will once again pull on a Toffees shirt to celebrate one of his heroes

In Pictures: Bayern Munich hit the golf course

 

Bayern Munich are currently preparing for the 2015-16 season with a pre-season tour of China. However, it's not all work for Pep Guardiola's men, who took

Marotta: Vidal leaving Juventus for Bayern Munich

 

The Chile international is on the verge of sealing a €40 million switch to the Allianz Arena but Mario Gotze is not moving in the other direction

Outgoing Fifa president Blatter: I want to work in radio

 

The Swiss has headed the game's governing body since 1998 but he will be replaced at the helm after a vote on February 26

Messi visits Gabon to lay foundation for new stadium

 

The Barcelona star was a guest of President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Saturday to lay the ground for a new facility that will host matches of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

Sterling denies calling in sick to Liverpool training

 

The England international twice missed training in the week before his £49m move to Manchester City, but he insists that he was suffering from a genuine illness

Neymar responds to critics: I was born to be happy, not to be perfect

The 23-year-old is currently enjoying his first real break from the game since 2010 and has hit back at those suggesting he is living to excess

Ibe keen to fill Sterling void at Liverpool

 

The 19-year-old winger is looking to prove himself to Brendan Rodgers as he looks to achieve more regular playing time in the Premier League in the 2015-16 campaign