Новости за 08.03.2016

Manchester City forward Kevin De Bruyne has stepped up his recovery from injury by returning to training.

The club have published photographs of the Belgium playmaker training with strength and conditioning coach Simon Bitcon and with a ball at his feet.

Gabriel Paulista has dismissed Arsene Wenger's concerns that his English is not good enough and claimed he is confident he understands his Arsenal teammates, reports the London Evening Standard.

The French coach conceded that he wanted Gabriel to have a better grasp of the English language ahead of Saturday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham in the north London derby.

Tottenham youngster Harry Winks has signed a new contract with the club until 2019.

The 20-year-old midfielder's new deal extends the previous three-year contract he signed only last summer by a further year and increases his wages.

Christian Benteke has acknowledged the £32.5million Liverpool paid for him has made his time at Anfield more challenging.

The former Aston Villa forward has scored eight goals since he joined the club under former manager Brendan Rodgers, and admits he had expected more from his time at Liverpool so far.

Margaret Byrne has resigned as Sunderland chief executive following criticism of her role in allowing former winger Adam Johnson to continue playing whilst awaiting a court hearing on sex charges

Johnson is now facing jail after being found guilty of sexual activity with a girl aged 15.

Clinton N'Jie is nearing his return to the Tottenham first-team after more than two months out following surgery on a knee injury.

"It's important for me to come back and join the team because they're doing a great job," the Cameroon international said.

Danny Rose is targeting a place in Roy Hodgson's next England squad despite missing an invitation to a team meeting in February.

The Tottenham left-back almost missed out on last month's gathering at St George's Park because the FA had the wrong phone number for him.

Daley Blind is confident Manchester United can finish their inconsistent season strongly.

"I think it's a season with ups and downs. We have played many good games but we lost a few as well," Blind told United Review.

Fast food franchise Chick-fil-A is launching a partnership with five-time MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, to coincide with the start of the 2016 MLS season, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The chain's LA-based restaurants will be official partners of the soccer team going in to the new season, and will benefit from in-stadium advertising as well as fan engagement opportunities.

Donald Love is back in action for Manchester United.

United have received an injury boost ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie with Liverpool after Love returned to action for the Under-21s yesterday.

Luke Shaw is edging closer to a return at Manchester United.

The Daily Telegraph says Shaw is aiming for a place in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad after a horror double leg break against PSV in September.

Manchester United are interested in Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.

The Times says United will have to pay £30m if they want to sign Vardy.

Manchester United are interested in Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy.

The Times says United will have to pay £30m if they want to sign Vardy.

Manchester United are maintaining their interest in Benfica midfielder Renato Sanches.

The Daily Mail says United had him scouted on the weekend.

The race for Barcelona defender Marc Bartra is heating up.

Bartra's agents have held talks with Manchester United and Manchester City in the past month.

Anderlecht youngster Samuel Bastien is a target for Liverpool.

Calciomercato.com says the Reds have been tracking the 19-year-old's progress throughout the season and have liked what they've seen.

PSG defender Marquinhos admits he has Premier League ambitions.

Marquinhos says he would like to play in England one day.

Reading midfielder Aaron Kuhl is being watched by Arsenal.

The Reading Post says Arsenal are keen on Royals' Under-21s skipper, who is out of contract in the summer.

Reading boss Brian McDermott retains hope of keeping hold of Hal Robson-Kanu.

He is out of contract in the summer and has already stated that he will not hold discussions over a new deal until the end of the season.

Liverpool striker Divock Origi admits he's hit the gym since Jurgen Klopp's arrival.

Origi claims he's bulked up because Klopp told him he must start playing "like a man".

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane wants to bring Dele Alli to Spain.

Don Balon says Zidane has been following Alli's progress at Tottenham this season and is convinced he is a potential world beater.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha is convinced by the potential of Anthony Martial.

Saha believes Martial can match the heights of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Former Liverpool and Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier says PSG are superior to any team in England.

PSG meet Chelsea in the Champions League this week.

Pep Guardiola has recommended two Dutch youngsters to Manchester City.

The Bayern Munich coach has discussed a summer shopping list with City directors ahead of his arrival at season's end.

Olympique Marseille coach Michel is determined to keep hold of Benjamin Mendy.

The young fullback is being linked with West Ham this week. He has attracted enquiries from Manchester United in the past.