Verratti: I will return to Italy if I ever leave PSG

Hull City forward Yannick Sagbo has admitted that he would like to return to French Ligue 1 in the January transfer window.

The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour at KC Stadium and only featured in two Premier League games this season.

As a result, the Tigers are prepared to offload him at the earliest opportunity and it would appear as though a return to France is on the cards.

Bordeaux have turned their attention towards Sagbo after missing out on Yaya Sanogo and les Girondins are clearly the favourites for his signature.

“Bordeaux could please me,” the forward . “I know Ligue 1 well and I am very favourable towards a return especially given that I have a daughter who is in Paris.”

Sagbo came through the youth ranks at Stade Louis II …

Pep Guardiola sees Bernardo Silva s future at Manchester City but accepts that could all change if the player sets his heart on a move to Barcelona.

The LaLiga giants are thought to be keen on City s Portuguese midfield star and could be preparing a bid to take him to Camp Nou.

Silva has spent five fruitful years with City, winning four Premier League titles in that time, and at the age of 27 can be reasonably considered to be still in his prime years.

Guardiola is aware of the Barca speculation but says he sees Silva as being settled, pointing to his fiancee and his dog as reasons for him to be happy with his life.

But after selling Oleksandr Zinchenko, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus during the off-season, it is clear that City are a club willing to…

Sydney FC remain on course for a third straight A-League Championship after beating Adelaide United 2-1 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Saturday s semi-final.

Adelaide produced an upset by beating Brisbane Roar in the Elimination Finals but could not replicate that performance in their semi-final with Sydney.

Adam Le Fondre was on target when the sides met in the regular season last month and converted from the penalty spot to put the hosts ahead in Saturday s clash.

Brazilian striker Bobo added a second before half-time and the Sky Blues held on, despite Le Fondre s penalty miss and Juande s stunning strike to set up a nervy finish.

. FT: And breathe

WE RE THROUGH TO OUR THIRD STRAIGHT GRAND FINAL!!!

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The Premier League returns this weekend for yet another massive round of games that will see the table change massively. Three points is often able to see a side move up a number of places, meaning a win is vital, and with this in mind, Leicester host Stoke on Saturday.

Leicester have been in good form this season and they are looking to close the gap between themselves and Arsenal in sixth. After 27 games they have won nine, drawn eight and lost 10, scoring 39 goals and conceding 40 times. In their last five they have won once, drawn twice and lost twice which has seen them onto 35 points. Their form this season has seen them rise above the relegation zone and the former champion…

Jose Mourinho s appointment as Manchester United boss was only confirmed on Friday but Dwight Yorke has already nominated Ryan Giggs as his successor.

A 13-time Premier League champion, Giggs worked on United s coaching staff under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal and enjoyed a four-game spell in caretaker charge following Moyes sacking in 2014 but his future remains unclear with the make-up of Mourinho s backroom staff yet to be confirmed.

While endorsing Mourinho s appointment, Yorke believes a plan should be put in place for Giggs to take over in the future.

The former United striker told Sky Sports News: I think it s a difficult one for Giggsy, having been at the club for three years [as an assistant]. If you look around at other players who have been given the…

Barcelona target Yohan Cabaye

Barcelona are pondering a shock bid for Newcastle playmaker Yohan Cabaye, .

The Catalans are looking to add another central midfielder to the squad after Seydou Keita opted against renewing his contract at Camp Nou.

The Sun now claims that Barcelona have set their sights on Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye.

The French international joined the Magpies in a €5 million transfer from Lille last summer, and he immediately developed into a key player at St James Park.

Cabaye’s solid midfield showings helped Newcastle achieve a 5th-place finish, while the player further established his reputation with impressive performances at the Euro 2012.

The Frenchman is clearly ready for a big club move, but it is highly …

Goran Pandev has likened Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri to Jose Mourinho, and believes he can lead the club to major honours.

Macedonia international Pandev finalised a transfer to Napoli in June, after spending last season at the Stadio San Paolo from Inter Milan.

Pandev has said he was only too happy to commit his future to Napoli, because he feels the club are capable of great things if Mazzarri remains at the helm.

The coach s future has been the subject of much debate since Napoli s Coppa Italia success over Juve in May.

I m saying that we can win the title right away, Pandev told Gazzetta dello Sport.

The favorites are always Juventus, AC Milan and Inter, but we can do it and if the coach stays with us in the coming years, we can win (the) …

Juventus are closing in on Massimiliano Allegri s successor.

According to the Guardian, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is poised to sign a contract with the Serie A champions.

Former Napoli head coach Sarri has been linked with a return to Italy after just one season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

TOP STORY – TURIN BECKONS FOR SARRI

Look away Napoli fans… Sarri is set to sign a three-year contract to become Juventus coach.

Sarri spent three years in charge of Italian rivals Napoli before replacing Antonio Conte at Chelsea in 2018-19.

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Paris Saint-Germain may be heading for a tough rebuild that includes losing two of the world s best players.

While they won Ligue 1 once again, PSG fell short in the Champions League, exiting in the round of 16. Still, Thomas Tuchel has earned trust in Paris, signing a new contract in May.

He may have some massive work to do in the close-season, with Kylian Mbappe reportedly eyeing a move to Real Madrid, while Neymar is considering his options.

TOP STORY – MBAPPE WANTS MADRID MOVE

After a standout season, Mbappe is feeling undervalued at PSG and wants a move to Real Madrid, according to ABC.

The France international, who scored 39 goals in 2018-19, does not feel properly valued in Paris, the report said.

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Michael Frontzeck has been named the new coach of Bundesliga strugglers Hannover going into the final five games of the season. 

With the club just two points clear of the relegation zone, Hannover opted to sack Korkut on Monday after going winless thus far in 2015.

Having taken charge in December 2013, Korkut guided the club to a 10th-place finish at the end of last season but Hannover struggled badly this term and have won just seven of their 29 league matches.

Former Borussia Monchengladbach and St. Pauli coach Frontzeck will be the man tasked with keeping Hannover up agreeing a contract until the end of the campaign.

Michael Frontzeck has our full confidence as the new head coach to lead the team away from relegation, president Martin Kind said in a…