Ronaldo: International teammate admits ‘Portugal plays more as a team’ in swipe at CR7
Goncalo Ramos replaced Ronaldo and scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 mauling of the Swiss, leading to suggestions that Portugal may be better off without CR7.
Jose Fonte
Arsenal fans told they should be ‘very excited’ as new signing is ready to start
“He’s a very exciting young player who is very talented on the ball and intelligent.”
Messi to PSG good for Ligue 1, bad for competitiveness – Fonte
“For the league it was good to have Messi. He brings in the eyes and everyone wants to see Messi and these great players play.”
Ronaldo won’t let Man Utd critics stop City move – Fonte
Fabrizio Romano claims that Ronaldo ‘wants to leave’ Juventus ‘in the next hours’…
Vieira ‘has what it takes to succeed’ at Palace says former PL ace
“At Nice he did a good job in the first few seasons… As a manager he was perceived as someone with quality.”
West Ham confirm that defender Fonte is leaving for £5m
Jose Fonte is off to the Chinese Super League for £5m. He only joined for £8m in January 2017.
West Ham owner blasts two January signings; one hits back
It turns out that criticising players who are still on your books is not too wise. Good old West Ham.
Fonte: Spurs boss Pochettino ‘watches you everywhere’
Jose Fonte should probably tell the police about Mauricio Pochettino. That is a huge accusation.
A team of the week with none from Man City or Man United?!
There are two players from a losing Southampton side, but none from Man City or Man United.
Top ten players who actually handed in a transfer request
Will Sanchez and Coutinho follow this bunch in actually handing in a transfer request?
Fonte completes £9m move to West Ham
Was this the big move Jose Fonte envisaged when he told Southampton he wanted to leave?
Bilic discusses futures of Payet, Fonte and Antonio
The common theme is Bilic will “leave it to the chairman”. Because it worked so well before.
Gossip: Rashford, Young, Davies, Fonte
Rashford to Sevilla (nope), Young to China (maybe), Davies to Man City (really?), Fonte to Liverpool (sure)
Man United target Fonte hands in transfer request
And this one is official. Southampton have confirmed that Jose Fonte wants out.
Gossip: Are Sanchez and Ozil worth £290k/week?
They want ‘pay parity’ with Paul Pogba, apparently. Plus, you can have Jose Fonte for £5m.
Gossip: Liverpool eye Spanish international
Liverpool want Williams, Darmian out and Fonte in for Man United, Guidolin a gonner…
Top ten Premier League over-30s
Milestone man Gareth Barry makes it, but where’s Wayne Rooney on this list? The old men are here…
Man United target Fonte agrees Saints pay-rise
Jose Fonte will stay at Southampton after agreeing a nice pay-rise. Phil Jones has just done a little dance.
Welbeck will be back around Christmas – Wenger
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck will return to action sooner than expected, Arsene Wenger has confirmed.
Puel hints Manchester United trying to unsettle Fonte
It is “strange” United have been linked with Fonte just before they face Southampton, says Puel.
Gossip: Fabregas, Toure, Hart, Rondon
Hart to Everton or Sevilla, Rondon to Barcelona, Fabregas snubbed by major European clubs…
It’s Arsenal vs Man United for Jose Fonte – report
Manchester United and Arsenal have both approached Southampton central defender Jose Fonte
Arsenal join Man United in chase for Fonte – report
Arsenal have joined Man United in the race to sign Jose Fonte, according to reports.
Gossip: Blind out, Fonte in, Hart out, Bravo in
Updates from City’s goalkeeping department and United’s defence are within. Benteke and Carroll, too.
Mails: Man United need to sign Jose Fonte
Plus why did Arsenal not go for Ashley Williams, and Hull City’s season preview. It’s punchy…
Gossip: Evans, Icardi to Arsenal, Utd want another
Arsenal want Jonny Evans (£15m) and Mauro Icardi (£50m). Plus United will target Fonte, Bonucci or Garay.
Milner? Coquelin? Mata? Which was stupidest red?
There were a number of stupid red cards at the weekend, but which was the stupidest of all? Let’s take a look…
Five vital Premier League 30-pluses…
We pick five 30-something outfielders who are still vital to their club. Check where we ranked Wayne Rooney.
Fonte: I want to sign Ronaldo and Messi
Southampton captain Jose Fonte has echoed his manager in being frustrated at the lack of spending.