OFFICIAL: Szczesny seals second loan switch to Roma

The Arsenal goalkeeper has rejoined the Serie A club on a short-term deal for the second successive season, with the Poland international to battle Alisson for the No.1 shirt

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has completed a season-long loan move to Roma from Arsenal, the clubs have confirmed.

The Poland international, who made 42 appearances for the Serie A side in 2015-16, has agreed to a second spell in the Italian capital.

"The club can confirm Wojciech Szczesny will be a Roma player in 2016-17 after an agreement was reached with Arsenal FC to extend the Polish goalkeeper's loan deal until June 30, 2017," Roma announced in a statement.

Speaking to the club's TV channel, Szczesny said: "I'm very happy. After a good season last year I had possibility of coming back and I was very happy that the coach wanted me.

"I'm delighted to be back and I hope that we can improve on what we did last season."

Arsenal confirmed the news through their official website, adding: "We wish him well for the season ahead."

Szczesny is expected to battle Brazil international Alisson for the starting spot in Luciano Spalletti's team.

Messi snubbed as Bale, Ronaldo, Griezmann up for UEFA Best Player award

The Argentine failed to make the top three for the Best Player in Europe accolade in favour of the Real Madrid duo and the Atletico and France striker

Lionel Messi has been left out of the top three shortlist for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann in the running.

Manchester City draw Steaua in Champions League playoff

Manchester City have been drawn to face Steaua in the Champions League playoffs.

This will be the first time that Pep Guardiola has been involved in this stage of the competition, having achieved direct qualification to the group stages when he took charge of both Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

In the ‘champions route’, Celtic have been tasked with two fixtures against Israeli outfit Hapoel Beer-Sheva as they attempt to return to the European big time. Dundalk, meanwhile, will play Legia Warsaw as they attempt to complete a fairytale push to the groups.

The first legs of the ties will be played on August 16 and 17, with the return matches taking place a week later.

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Bale & Benzema could miss Super Cup along with Ronaldo

Cristiano is still injured and returns to Madrid on August 10, but his two fellow forwards may not be available either for the European clash against Sevilla in Trondheim

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane may have to do without all three of his first-choice forwards for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla in Norway next week.

Martinez: Belgium squad as good as it gets

The Spaniard Coach believes that the talent at his disposal is of the highest standard but that his players must learn to cope with the high expectations placed upon them

Roberto Martinez is delighted to have been appointed new Belgium coach but has warned their mentality must change if they are to win anything.

United set to announce Pogba transfer

Manchester United are set to announce the £100million signing of Paul Pogba from Juventus.

After weeks of negotiations United have finally finalised a deal for Pogba while he holidayed in the United States.

And it is understood the Frenchman will officially be unveiled before the Premier League season starts.

Jose Mourinho hinted ahead of Wayne Rooney’s testimonial on Wednesday that he wanted the world record deal concluded by the end of this week and, according to the Manchester Evening News, United have succeeded in doing so.

The 23-year-old decided to rejoin United a fortnight ago and his move was finalised exactly four years to the day since his Old Trafford departure was confirmed by Sir Alex Ferguson.

OFFICIAL: Fazio to Roma

Roma have clinched the signing of Federico Fazio from Spurs.

The Argentinian defender couldn’t settle in the Premier League and now moves to Serie A.

It’s a one-year loan worth €1.2m, with the option to make it permanent for €3.2m in a year.

Liverpool transfer news and rumours: £20million bid for Koln defender Jonas Hector to be submitted

Liverpool will launch a £20million bid for Germany defender Jonas Hector, according to The Sun.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly unconvinced by Alberto Moreno and is adamant that he will bring in a replacement before the end of the transfer window.

Koln full-back Hector is allegedly at the top of Klopp's transfer wish list and he could launch a bid shortly.

Like Moreno, Hector is an attacking left-back and notched up more crosses blocked than any other player in the Bundesliga last season.

But Klopp reportedly sees him as a more defensively secure option than Moreno. click below for more transfer rumours happening in all clubs

Terry hails 'incredible' Kante after making his Chelsea debut

The France international caught the eye of his new captain after making his first ever appearance for the Blues in the final match of their US tour against Milan

John Terry hailed N'Golo Kante as a “great signing” after the midfielder made his Chelsea debut against Milan in the International Champions Cup.

Antonio Conte hint at Celsea exits

Although the Blues came out on top 3-1 against Milan on Wednesday, the Italian thinks there is scope to trim his squad before competitive football begins

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte revealed there could be more departures from Stamford Bridge ahead of the new Premier League season. 

Bayern Munich 0-1 Real Madrid: Danilo stunner wins ICC clash

In Carlo Ancelotti's reunion with Real Madrid, the European champions came out on top

Substitute Danilo was the hero in New Jersey, coming off the bench to score a stunning individual goal in Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup.

Chelsea got the better of AC Milan in the International Champions Cup courtesy of a second-half double from Oscar.

A second-half brace from Oscar saw Chelsea secure a 3-1 win over AC Milan in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday. 

Bertrand Traore opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 24th minute, but Milan struck back shortly before half-time through Giacomo Bonaventura in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Oscar broke the deadlock for the Premier League outfit with a spot-kick midway through the second period, after Andrea Poli handled Cesar Azpilicueta's cross in the box. 

Brazil international Oscar then made sure of the result with a clinical finish late in the game, slotting the ball past Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. 

Serie A side Milan almost opened the scoring inside two minutes but Thibaut Courtois came up big to deny Ignazio Abate. 

Belgium international keeper Courtous then produced another stunning save to deny Mbaye Niang, before Chelsea took the lead in the 25th minute. 

Victor Moses' shot was saved by Donnarumma, but Traore was on hand to head home from close range to make it 1-0 at the U.S. Bank Stadium. 

However, Milan managed to strike back through Bonaventura, with the 26-year-old's free-kick too good for Courtois.

N'Golo Kante made his bow for Antonio Conte's side in the second half, while Eden Hazard also came on in place of Moses. 

Hazard was immediately into the action, playing Willian through on goal, but the Brazilian was denied twice by Donnarumma. 

Chelsea were presented with the chance to take the lead in the 69th minute when the ball struck Poli's hand in the area, with Oscar dispatching the spot-kick into the corner of the goal. 

The changes continued to ring in for both sides as the half wore on, before Oscar managed to seal the result with a tidy finish in the 87th minute. 

Conte and Co. now face Werder Bremen in their final friendly before the Premier League season begins, while Milan face Freiberg ahead of the new Serie A campaign.