Antonio Conte

Former France forward Jeremy Menez has given a candid interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport in which he says Vincenzo Montella pushed him out of AC Milan, and that he rejected offers from Sir Alex Ferguson and Antonio Conte during his career. The wide-ranging interview also covers other episodes from his playing days, drawing attention to his time at Milan and the top managers who once wanted him.

Antonio Conte has spoken publicly about his next steps in management, saying he has an opportunity to consider as speculation grows linking him with Manchester United. The Italian coach's comments are being closely read by fans and media for hints about whether he could take charge at Old Trafford, with his remarks offering the clearest signal yet of his intentions.

Antonio Conte has criticised the widening financial gap in world football, saying English clubs are armed with 'bazookas' while rivals elsewhere are left wielding only a 'pistol'. The coach was describing the scale of spending power in the Premier League compared with other European leagues, where clubs struggle to compete with English transfer fees and wages.