Juventus legend Andrea Pirlo has urged Paulo Dybala to train with the same desire as Cristiano Ronaldo in order to secure a regular starting role with the Bianconeri. The Argentina international has witnessed a tough introduction to the new Serie A season and he has managed just 100 minutes of action from the first three matches.

As such, there has been plenty of speculation regarding the Argentine’s future in Turin but Pirlo has advised the Bianconero to impress the manager with the intensity in training, he said: “Accepting that you’re not a starter at this stage of the season isn’t easy for anyone. Paulo will do everything to play as much as possible: if he trains with Ronaldo’s desire then it will be difficult to leave him out. When you don’t play, it means you have to do even more. You must do your bit: Dybala’s qualities aren’t in question. To become a crucial player for Juventus, he must find something from inside. First and foremost, he must do it for himself.” Continue reading →

South Korea international Heung-min Son has revealed his delight after penning a fresh three-year extension with the north London club. The 26-year-old attacker has been with the Capital outfit for the past three seasons and the latest contract is expected to keep him at the club until the summer of 2023.

Speaking to reporters, Son admitted that he was disappointed with how the first season paved for him with Spurs but he is content to have since made a mark under Mauricio Pochettino, he said: “My first season was not so great – I was disappointed for myself. But I believed in myself that I could play in the Premier League and I have really enjoyed every moment, every single day with my guys, my team-mates at Tottenham. I am really thankful to Tottenham because they gave me this new contract. It didn’t take too many things to sign this new contract because they make my dream come true. I played in Germany and they made me an offer to join the Premier League.” Continue reading →

Argentina international Marcos Rojo has been tipped to leave Manchester United this summer with the club leaning towards signing a new central defender. The 28-year-old has been a credible performer for United over the past four seasons but the club are now pondering over his sale as they seek to recoup funds for the new centre-back.

According to The Sun, United are prepared to accept bids of around £30m for the Argentine defender with Jose Mourinho keen on pursuing a new centre-back before the transfer deadline. It is added that Leicester City’s Harry Maguire remains the prime candidate to replace Rojo, though the Foxes are expected to play hardball over the negotiations. Continue reading →