Carlos Baleba causes a stir with comments immediately after Man Utd transfer

Carlos Baleba will be hoping to avoid following in the footsteps of his football idol after signing for Manchester United. The midfielder's arrival at Old Trafford was officially confirmed on Tuesday, moving from Brighton in a deal worth up to £70million. He has signed a five-year contract with the option to extend by an additional 12 months.

Vuelta a España: Matthew Brennan scores second sprint victory on stage five

Visma-Lease a Bike dominate final stages to set up Briton

Wawrinka awarded US Open wildcard in dramatic U-turn as statement released

Stan Wawrinka has been handed a US Open wildcard in his final year on tour. The 2016 champion was originally snubbed by organisors and looked set to miss out on a place in the main draw.

Ismaila Sarr: Liverpool explore move after failed Yankuba Minteh bids

Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.

Alcaraz and Serena crash out of US Open as Djokovic quits practice early

The US Open is just days away, but there is already plenty of action in Flushing Meadows. Qualifying is underway, with a host of Brits, plus former champion Bianca Andreescu and ex-top 10 stars Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov going through the preliminary rounds.

Newsboy's Nap at Southwell and tips for all 5 of the UK meetings on Thursday

Southwell Racecourse, where Newsboy's Nap selection for Thursday, August 27 - Massimo Blue - runs in the 8.30(Image: PA)

Transfer News LIVE with Emi Martinez Chelsea Offer and Sarr to Liverpool

The transfer window now officially has less than a week remaining in the Premier League as teams push to complete any last-minute business. Almost every top-flight side still have work to do, with Manchester United announcing the £70million signing of Carlos Baleba on Tuesday to further bolster their midfield options.

Transfer news LIVE

Welcome to Mirror Football's transfer blog for Wednesday August, 26.

Transfer News LIVE: Sunderland 'Submit' Grealish Offer, Chelsea Contact Martinez

SUNDERLAND have submitted a loan offer for Jack Grealish, according to reports.

F1 driver replaced at Italian Grand Prix as McLaren make FIA appeal

After a long summer break, F1 finally returned at last weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, with Lando Norris claiming victory to pick up where he left off in the previous round. The reigning world champion finished nearly 12 seconds ahead of his closest challenger, Kimi Antonelli, who was joined on the podium by Mercedes team-mate George Russell in third.

Jack Grealish offered Sunderland loan transfer with Man City future in doubt

SUNDERLAND have submitted a shock offer for Manchester City star Jack Grealish.

Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Ismaila Sarr hijack, done deal, surprise loan

Manchester United have entered the last week of the summer transfer window and are still looking to get business done. The Red Devils announced the signing of Carlos Baleba to much fanfare in midweek, but Michael Carrick still wants to add even more fresh talent to the United squad.