Italian boss warns he will fine any player who returns from the off-season more than two kilograms overweight. Sunderland Manager Paolo Di Canio has warned his players that they will be punished fiscally if they arrive at pre-season training overweight. “Obviously the players have a programme to follow so that they are ready when pre-season begins,” he The Sun. Di Canio has already come under fire last season for his strict stance on discipline, docking his players’ wages for various violations

One of the biggest names in the transfer rumours this summer is reigning Player of the Year, Gareth Bale. After his incredible season for Spurs, where he nearly carried Tottenham to Champions League football, Bale has become one of the most highly sought after names this summer. Real Madrid have been the most frequent name linked with the Welsh midfielder's service.  Team sporting director, Zinedine Zidane, has been extremely vocal about his pursuit of the talented 23 year-old. He has made headl

Newly appointed Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, proved his loyalty to Chelsea by revealing he had no interest in the position at Manchester United. Mourinho makes yet another headline since being appointed Chelsea manager as he reveals that he knew about Sir Alex Ferguson's plan to retire months before the announcement. Although Mourinho's name was at the top of the rumour list suggesting he could be the replacement when Ferguson stepped down, it appears Manchester United was never on his mind. 

Liverpool are reportedly close to signing a deal for Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet. The 24 year-old Belgian international has been linked with rumours to Liverpool all summer. It has been a back and forth story of will he stay or leave Sunderland. The most recent reports on the keeper's status are that he is expected to leave the club for Anfield, despite a statement from his agent last week saying that he was going to respect his contract and stay at Sunderland.  It has been reported that Li

Italian boss warns he will fine any player who returns from the off-season more than two kilograms overweight. Sunderland Manager Paolo Di Canio has warned his players that they will be punished fiscally if they arrive at pre-season training overweight. “Obviously the players have a programme to follow so that they are ready when pre-season begins,” he The Sun. Di Canio has already come under fire last season for his strict stance on discipline, docking his players’ wages for various violations

One of the biggest names in the transfer rumours this summer is reigning Player of the Year, Gareth Bale. After his incredible season for Spurs, where he nearly carried Tottenham to Champions League football, Bale has become one of the most highly sought after names this summer. Real Madrid have been the most frequent name linked with the Welsh midfielder's service.  Team sporting director, Zinedine Zidane, has been extremely vocal about his pursuit of the talented 23 year-old. He has made headl

Newly appointed Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, proved his loyalty to Chelsea by revealing he had no interest in the position at Manchester United. Mourinho makes yet another headline since being appointed Chelsea manager as he reveals that he knew about Sir Alex Ferguson's plan to retire months before the announcement. Although Mourinho's name was at the top of the rumour list suggesting he could be the replacement when Ferguson stepped down, it appears Manchester United was never on his mind. 

Liverpool are reportedly close to signing a deal for Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet. The 24 year-old Belgian international has been linked with rumours to Liverpool all summer. It has been a back and forth story of will he stay or leave Sunderland. The most recent reports on the keeper's status are that he is expected to leave the club for Anfield, despite a statement from his agent last week saying that he was going to respect his contract and stay at Sunderland.  It has been reported that Li