The Offside Daily – New Manchester United captain named, Chelsea new signing starts with a bang and Liverpool add defender

 10 of the biggest stories of the day:

1. The verdict on Luis Suarez’s appeal on his 4 month ban for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini will be announced on Thursday.

2. Wayne Rooney has been named Manchester United’s new club captain for the coming season..

3. Liverpool have agreed a £12m fee for Sevilla fullback Alberto Moreno.

4. Swansea have been reported to FIFA by Utrecht over allegations that they did not honour a clause in Michel Vorm’s contract which promised 30% of any future fee.

5. Diego Costa impressed in his first game at Stamford Bridge, scoring twice for Chelsea in a 2-0 win.

6. 60,000 people have signed a petition urging Sheffield United not to re-sign Ched Evans after his rape conviction. (Guardian)

7. Gaetano Berardi was sent off on his debut for Leeds last night after making a “mortal-kombat” style tackle. (Metro)

8. An incredibly weird fake football shirt hybrid between Manchester City and Man United has emerged in Brazil. (Metro)

9. Derby’s kit launch has been the subject of much attention this week after defender Richard Keogh’s face was noticed to be looking “traumatised.” (Off the Post)

10. Video has emerged of Clint Dempsey swapping his shirt with a young fan in exchange for his popcorn. (Mirror)

 

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