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English National Team
Fulham launch legal action against league chief (Jul 31, 2010 10:40 GMT)
Fulham have demanded the removal of Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards after launching legal action against him in relation to his involvement in transfers.

Redknapp furious over timing of England friendly (Jul 31, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has launched a furious attack on the timing of England's friendly against Hungary and criticised his own club's "crazy" scheduling of "too many" pre-season matches.

N'Zogbia: Wigan won't stop me joining 'good club' (Jul 30, 2010 13:09 GMT)
Charles N'Zogbia has claimed he has been told he will be allowed to leave Wigan if "a good club" makes an approach.

Scholes: I only had two hours to make England call (Jul 26, 2010 22:26 GMT)
Paul Scholes has revealed he was given only two hours notice to decide whether to come out of retirement and play for England in the World Cup.

Darren Bent considered international retirement (Jul 24, 2010 15:37 GMT)
Darren Bent considered retiring from international football after failing to secure a place in England's World Cup squad, and has accused manager Fabio Capello of only including him in his 30-man preliminary squad as a "token gesture".

Capello Index finally laid to rest (Jul 23, 2010 09:07 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball the Capello Index dies, Liverpool turn to Simply Red and kits come to the fore.

Nationwide will not renew England sponsorship (Jul 20, 2010 10:47 GMT)
Nationwide Building Society has confirmed it will not be renewing its sponsorship of the England team.

Fergie calls for winter break (Jul 20, 2010 10:05 GMT)
Andrew Hush speaks to Sir Alex Ferguson about England's woes, and Wayne Rooney's potential.

Sullivan fears England hangover for clubs (Jul 19, 2010 09:07 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has spoken to Soccernet regarding the key issues affecting the state of the game.

Capello's son offers apology in ratings row (Jul 19, 2010 07:10 GMT)
Fabio Capello's son has issued an apology as the row over the "Capello Index" goes on.

Cannavaro: Capello could axe Terry from squad (Jul 18, 2010 16:37 GMT)
Fabio Cannavaro believes John Terry is likely to be left out of Fabio Capello's next England squad following his actions at the World Cup.

Houllier: Rooney form the cause of England woes (Jul 18, 2010 13:27 GMT)
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier believes Wayne Rooney's poor form at the World Cup was the cause of England's abysmal performance in South Africa.

Controversial 'Capello Index' ratings published (Jul 17, 2010 14:12 GMT)
The controversial 'Capello Index' - ranking all the players at the World Cup based on their performances - has been published, though England boss Fabio Capello has demanded it be removed from the internet.

McClaren calls for grassroots England inquest (Jul 17, 2010 12:01 GMT)
Former England manager Steve McClaren says the national side's recent failings go all the way to the grass roots of the game and has called for an end to the "vilification'' of coaches.

Capello's replacement will be English, FA says (Jul 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The Football Association will look to appoint an English successor when Fabio Capello's reign ends, according to Sir Trevor Brooking.

Fergie turned down 'horrible' England job twice (Jul 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed he was twice offered the chance to manage England but turned down the "terrible" job because it is a poisoned chalice - especially for a Scot.

Beckham wants to play with Lego for a living (Jul 16, 2010 10:38 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball David Beckham builds a Lego Taj Mahal and Mesut Ozil volleys his chewing gum.

Downing questions Capello's selection policy (Jul 16, 2010 08:16 GMT)
Stewart Downing says it was "disappointing" that Fabio Capello failed to explain why he was left out of the England squad that travelled to the World Cup finals.

FA to appoint independent chairman in December (Jul 16, 2010 07:20 GMT)
The FA decided on Thursday at their Executive Board meeting to appoint a new independent chairman - but not until after the 2018 World Cup bid process has expired in December.

Full-scale England review to study Spain camp (Jul 15, 2010 20:52 GMT)
Fabio Capello and the FA hierarchy plan to carefully study how Spain won the World Cup and European Championship, and how a young, unfancied Germany team took South Africa by storm.

England to groom homegrown coaches (Jul 15, 2010 20:24 GMT)
Fabio Capello and Sir Trevor Brooking will identify young English coaches to bring into the the national team fold, with the likes of Alan Shearer, Gareth Southgate, Paul Ince and Tony Adams sure to immediately be under consideration.

Heskey announces England retirement (Jul 15, 2010 12:02 GMT)
England striker Emile Heskey has announced his international retirement.

Beckham: Players to blame for England debacle (Jul 14, 2010 15:31 GMT)
David Beckham has absolved Fabio Capello of any blame for England disastrous World Cup campaign, instead admitting that the players did not perform well as a team.

England rise as Spain top FIFA world rankings (Jul 14, 2010 09:24 GMT)
England have risen a place in the FIFA world rankings despite their woeful showing in the World Cup finals in South Africa.

Etherington signs new contract at Stoke (Jul 11, 2010 11:39 GMT)
Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has signed a new four-year contract at the Britannia Stadium.

Mesut Ozil laughs off 'boredom' claims (Jul 7, 2010 08:28 GMT)
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has revealed that beating England is the highlight of his tournament so far, and has ridiculed the English for claiming they were 'bored' between games in South Africa.

Steven Gerrard: I will not quit England (Jul 6, 2010 13:13 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has insisted that he will not quit international football following England's disappointing campaign in South Africa.

Fergie: 2014 will be Rooney's time to shine (Jul 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson claims the weight of expectation on Wayne Rooney was to blame for the striker's poor form at the World Cup but predicted Rooney will star at Brazil 2014.

Redknapp will release young stars to England (Jul 5, 2010 11:34 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has rejected suggestions the club will ban four of their top teenagers from playing for England in an Under-19 tournament in France next week.

Messi: Theo Walcott could have saved England (Jul 4, 2010 15:54 GMT)
Lionel Messi says he is amazed Fabio Capello left Theo Walcott out of his England squad and believes he could have made the difference against Germany and Algeria.

Joe Cole calls for coaching overhaul (Jul 4, 2010 07:14 GMT)
Joe Cole says England must reassess the way they coach young players after the country's World Cup exit demonstrated how the national side "abandon good technique".

Levein: England fans too expectant (Jul 3, 2010 16:10 GMT)
Scotland manager Craig Levein believes England suffered again at this summer's World Cup from the burden of overly-high expectations.

Ferdinand: Capello will turn England around (Jul 3, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Captain Rio Ferdinand remains convinced Fabio Capello is the right man to get England back on track.

Hawk Eye inventor: Decisions would be instant (Jul 2, 2010 14:19 GMT)
Paul Hawkins, the man behind "Hawk Eye" has revealed in an exclusive interview with Soccernet that the technology could be introduced to football  providing accurate and instant verdicts to contentious goal-line decisions.

FA confirm Capello will remain England manager (Jul 2, 2010 13:32 GMT)
The Football Association has confirmed Fabio Capello will continue as England manager.

Beckham will not replace Capello for England (Jul 2, 2010 12:32 GMT)
David Beckham has dismissed suggestions he could be a contender to replace Fabio Capello as England manager.

Beckenbauer backing tech (Jul 2, 2010 10:51 GMT)
Franz Beckenbauer has expressed sympathy for the controversial manner in which England bowed out of the World Cup and called for the introduction of technology to prevent such injustices in future.

Bitter rivals call truce to write off England (Jul 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
If there's one thing quarter-final opponents Argentina and Germany can agree on, it's that Argentina will provide Germany with a much harder test than England did in the second round.

Capello's future to be confirmed in days (Jul 2, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Fabio Capello is staying on as England manager, Soccernet can reveal, and his future will be rubber-stamped in the next 72 hours.

Sheepshanks backs Capello to stay on (Jul 1, 2010 15:51 GMT)
Fabio Capello's position as England head coach has been further strengthened after FA board member David Sheepshanks indicated he believes he should stay on in the job.

Muller: England have too many 'alpha males' (Jul 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Germany's Thomas Muller has hit out at England's preparations for last Sunday's World Cup second round tie, saying there were "too many chiefs and not enough Indians".

No England clause for Liverpool's Hodgson (Jul 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is finally expected to be confirmed as Liverpool manager on Thursday after the finer details of his switch from Fulham are finalised.

Capello likely to stay as FA look at youth (Jul 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello looks set to survive as England head coach thanks to a groundswell of support among the Football Association hierarchy.

Defoe backs Capello, blames expectation (Jul 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
England striker Jermain Defoe insists coach Fabio Capello has the respect and backing of the squad and that the pressure of expectation, not boredom or fatigue, was the main reason for their World Cup failure.


English Premier League
Hodgson opts to re-sign Fabio Aurelio for Liverpool (Jul 31, 2010 20:39 GMT)
Fabio Aurelio has been offered a second chance at Liverpool after new manager Roy Hodgson opted to re-sign the Brazilian full-back.

Grant: Scott Parker won't be leaving West Ham (Jul 31, 2010 19:30 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant has dismissed reports that the club could sell midfielder Scott Parker, despite interest from Tottenham.

Sagna: Fabregas exit would hit Gunners hard (Jul 31, 2010 19:14 GMT)
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has admitted to Soccernet it would be a "big loss" for the club if Cesc Fabregas does join Barcelona this summer.

Wenger calls on Fabregas to clear the air over move (Jul 31, 2010 18:44 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future once and for all.

Richardson signs three-year Sunderland deal (Jul 31, 2010 14:39 GMT)
Sunderland's Kieran Richardson has signed a new three-year contract which keep him at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2013.

Fergie hails 'first class' Chicharito (Jul 31, 2010 13:52 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson described new signing Javier Hernandez as "first class'' after the striker scored against Manchester United as they went down to a 3-2 defeat by Chivas Guadalajara on the final game of their Americas tour.

West Brom swoop for Hull keeper Boaz Myhill (Jul 31, 2010 07:00 GMT)
West Brom have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

Wenger: New squad rules 'disastrous' for football (Jul 31, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the new restrictions on Premier League squads will prove a "disastrous decision for football and for the players''.

Wenger challenges Cesc (Jul 31, 2010 07:00 GMT)
With Barcelona's advances subdued for now, Arsene Wenger has challenged wantaway captain Cesc Fabregas to help drive Arsenal towards Premier League title next season.

Barca will 'respect' Arsenal's Cesc wish (Jul 30, 2010 14:53 GMT)
Barcelona sporting vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the Spanish champions "respect" Arsenal's wish not to sell Cesc Fabregas and insists there is no dialogue between the two clubs at present.

Defender Stam joins Wigan from FC Twente (Jul 30, 2010 14:22 GMT)
Wigan have added Dutch defender Ronnie Stam to their squad after signing the right-back from Dutch champions FC Twente.

Fabregas underlines his admiration for Barca (Jul 30, 2010 14:14 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has underlined his respect for Barcelona as they continue the pursuit for his signature - but suggested he remains committed to Arsenal.

Wenger: Arsenal need at least one more defender (Jul 30, 2010 12:27 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has admitted that Arsenal need to sign at least one more centre back before the close of the summer transfer window.

Juve claim Liverpool want Poulsen (Jul 30, 2010 11:19 GMT)
Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta claims Liverpool are interested in defensive midfielder Christian Poulsen.

Macheda targets breakthrough season at United (Jul 30, 2010 10:43 GMT)
Manchester United starlet Federico Macheda hopes to make the breakthrough this season after overcoming his injury problems.

Agent confident Balotelli deal will be completed (Jul 30, 2010 10:05 GMT)
Mario Balotelli's agent insists a transfer to Manchester City will be completed but admitted the deal is in a "delicate" phase.

West Brom to sign Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill (Jul 30, 2010 10:00 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion are poised to complete the signing of Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill, who is expected to cost in the region of £1.5 million.

Pacheco advised to join Sociedad by Xabi Alonso (Jul 30, 2010 09:17 GMT)
Liverpool starlet Dani Pacheco has been winning rave reviews for his performances at the European Under 19 championships and may now be seeking his fortune outside of Anfield.

Blackpool fail with bid for Swansea defender (Jul 30, 2010 09:04 GMT)
Swansea have rejected a bid from Premier League newcomers Blackpool for highly-rated defender Angel Rangel.

Royston's right old mess (Jul 30, 2010 08:45 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball an unusual celebration, a Spurs donkey and a fake Royston Drenthe.

Hodgson dismisses talk Ngog could leave (Jul 30, 2010 08:17 GMT)
Roy Hodgson said he has no plans to allow David Ngog to leave Liverpool after the striker scored twice to secure a 2-0 win over Rabotnicki Kometal.

Puyol: Arsenal wrong to deny Cesc 'dream move' (Jul 30, 2010 07:49 GMT)
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol feels Arsenal may be making a mistake by keeping Cesc Fabregas for another season as he "doesn't want to be there".

Hamann: Transfer policy will undermine City (Jul 30, 2010 07:30 GMT)
Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has criticised the club's transfer policy, claiming that the instability caused by their extensive recruitment will prevent Roberto Mancini from mounting a title challenge.

Redknapp defends Parker pursuit, wants Bellamy (Jul 30, 2010 07:28 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has indicated Tottenham were "encouraged" in their bid to sign West Ham midfielder Scott Parker and suggested

Ferguson likens new boy Hernandez to Rooney (Jul 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has compared new Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez to Wayne Rooney and ruled out sending the Mexican marksman out on loan this season.

Hodgson praises Hughes choice (Jul 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Former Fulham manager Roy Hodgson believes Mark Hughes is an excellent choice to succeed him at Craven Cottage.

Robinho to return to City (Jul 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Robinho will head back to Manchester City after being told that his loan agreement with Santos will be terminated.

Jonathan Stead in talks over move to Blackpool (Jul 30, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Jonathan Stead could earn another chance in the Premier League after starting talks with Blackpool.

Friendlies: Tottenham handed Spanish lesson (Jul 29, 2010 21:24 GMT)
Champions League hopefuls Tottenham suffered a 4-1 defeat in their pre-season friendly at home to Spanish side Villarreal.

Ramires pleads with Benfica over Chelsea move (Jul 29, 2010 17:23 GMT)
Benfica midfielder Ramires has pleaded with the club to resolve his transfer to Chelsea and release him for his "dream move" to Stamford Bridge.

Ancelotti: Balotelli will make City title contenders (Jul 29, 2010 16:15 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli will turn Manchester City into genuine title contenders.

Beckham camp plays down talk of West Ham move (Jul 29, 2010 15:18 GMT)
A spokesman for David Beckham has firmly ruled out the possibility that the midfielder could be interested in returning to his East End roots by joining West Ham.

Garrido set to replace Kolarov at Lazio? (Jul 29, 2010 11:54 GMT)
Manchester City's quest to trim their squad down to 25 players for their assault on next season's Premier League looks to be in session after closing in on the £2.5 million sale of Javier Garrido to Lazio.

Mancini: Richards has a future (Jul 29, 2010 10:21 GMT)
Roberto Mancini insists Micah Richards will not be sold this summer but has told the Manchester City defender he must improve his concentration levels.

Agent reveals Tasci's 'huge respect' for Arsenal (Jul 29, 2010 09:45 GMT)
The agent of Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci says his client has "huge respect" for Arsenal after being linked with a summer move to Emirates Stadium.

Grant keen to keep hold of Parker (Jul 29, 2010 09:18 GMT)
West Ham United boss Avram Grant is determined to keep hold of Scott Parker as he waits to find out if Tottenham Hotspur make another bid.

Newcastle defender Taylor out for three months (Jul 29, 2010 08:48 GMT)
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season with a shoulder injury.

Spurs face one final hurdle (Jul 29, 2010 08:35 GMT)
Kevin Palmer on why Tottenham still have work to do to make it into the Champions League.

Odense slam Baggies over Djemba-Djemba deal (Jul 29, 2010 07:39 GMT)
West Brom have been accused of trying to sign Eric Djemba-Djemba at a knockdown price by claiming the move from Odense broke down on medical grounds.

Fulham appoint Mark Hughes on two-year deal (Jul 29, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been appointed on a two-year contract to become the successor to Roy Hodgson at Fulham.

Ferguson defends Glazers (Jul 29, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a stout defence of Manchester United owners the Glazer family, criticising media and fans for their harsh portrayal of the Americans.

Friendlies: United crush All-Stars, Bolton lose (Jul 28, 2010 22:18 GMT)
Javier Hernandez scored on debut as Manchester United swept aside the MLS All-Stars 5-2 in front of 70,728 at the Reliant Stadium.

Hughes opens talks with Fulham over vacancy (Jul 28, 2010 21:58 GMT)
Mark Hughes has opened talks to become the new manager of Fulham, according to sources close to the former Manchester City and Blackburn boss.

Petrovic announced as assistant coach of West Ham (Jul 28, 2010 14:29 GMT)
Zeljko Petrovic has been appointed assistant manager at West Ham to provide support for Avram Grant.

Didier Drogba to stay at Chelsea (Jul 28, 2010 13:01 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed that boss Carlo Ancelotti will be handed more transfer funds if the Italian coach asks for them and also moved to quash rumours over Didier Drogba's future.

Rovers slump to second defeat in Australia (Jul 28, 2010 12:04 GMT)
Blackburn suffered a second consecutive 2-1 defeat at the Festival of Football as AEK Athens emerged triumphant on a rainy night in Sydney.

Red Bulls star Kandji interests City and Spurs (Jul 28, 2010 11:47 GMT)
The agent of New York Red Bulls forward Macoumba Kandji has told Soccernet that Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have both enquired about his client.

Blackpool boss Holloway ready to break record (Jul 28, 2010 11:26 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has revealed that he has made bids for two players this summer that would smash the club's current transfer record.

City offered €30m for Jovetic, say Fiorentina (Jul 28, 2010 10:33 GMT)
Manchester City's links with some of Europe's top-rated young talents continue with reports from Italy that Fiorentina say they have turned down a €30 million offer from Manchester City for Stevan Jovetic.

Wenger: Arsenal won't let Cesc Fabregas go (Jul 28, 2010 10:22 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has once again reinforced Arsenal's position that Cesc Fabregas is not for sale at any price, having turned down an approach from Barcelona.

Campbell signs one-year deal with Newcastle (Jul 28, 2010 09:48 GMT)
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell on a one-year contract.

Pulis plays down Cole reports, slams high wages (Jul 28, 2010 09:41 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has suggested that reports he is interested in Carlton Cole are wide of the mark, while also claiming that fans may have to wait until the final hours of the transfer window for his side to do business.

Ferguson targets the new Peter Schmeichel (Jul 28, 2010 09:23 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly targeting 26-year-old Danish keeper Anders Lindegaard, who has been tipped as the new Peter Schmeichel.

West Ham reject Spurs' Parker bid (Jul 28, 2010 08:51 GMT)
West Ham have turned down a bid for Scott Parker from Tottenham Hotspur and the east Londoners have adopted a militant stance on the midfielder's future.

Much ado about nothing (Jul 28, 2010 08:40 GMT)
Premier League squads on why Premier League clubs have no reason to fear the new squad rule.

Frustrated Lescott keen to repay Manchester City (Jul 28, 2010 08:03 GMT)
Joleon Lescott admits he has to repay Manchester City after a ''frustrating'' first season at the club following a £22 million move from Everton last summer.

WBA move for Djemba-Djemba falls through (Jul 28, 2010 07:23 GMT)
West Brom's move for former Manchester United and Aston Villa midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has fallen through after the player reportedly failed a medical.

Liverpool agree fee for Young (Jul 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool have agreed a fee of £2.5 million with Aston Villa for defender Luke Young. The former England international is mulling over the move ahead of Villa's pre-season trip to Portugal.

Baines tells Arteta, Pienaar to commit (Jul 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Everton defender Leighton Baines has urged star midfielders Steven Pienaar and Mikel Arteta to follow his lead and commit their futures to the club.

Allardyce wants national team job in two years (Jul 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Sam Allardyce hopes to quit Blackburn for a job in international football in the next two or three years.

Tevez would relish linking with Torres at City (Jul 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has urged Liverpool striker Fernando Torres to join him at Manchester City, describing his own move to Eastlands as the best decision of his life.

O'Neill: Milner will give his all if still a Villa player (Jul 28, 2010 07:00 GMT)
James Milner will "give his best" for Aston Villa if a move to Manchester City falls through, according to manager Martin O'Neill.

Hernandez confident of success at Old Trafford (Jul 27, 2010 22:24 GMT)
Javier Hernandez is confident he can buck the trend and succeed in the Premier League with Manchester United.

Cole believes Liverpool can challenge for the title (Jul 27, 2010 20:50 GMT)
Joe Cole believes Liverpool can challenge for the Premier League title this season.

Friendlies: Arsenal cruise to win over SC Neusiedl (Jul 27, 2010 19:16 GMT)
Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations by recording another comfortable victory as they beat SC Neusiedl 4-0 in Austria.

Stoke defender Sonko joins Pompey on loan (Jul 27, 2010 17:59 GMT)
Portsmouth have bolstered their numbers with the signing of Stoke defender Ibrahima Sonko on a season-long loan.

Everton hit back at 'ludicrous' Gosling claims (Jul 27, 2010 17:28 GMT)
Everton have dismissed as "ludicrous" claims they did not want to keep departed midfielder Dan Gosling.

Clichy says time for excuses is over (Jul 27, 2010 17:06 GMT)
Gael Clichy says Arsenal have everything they need to end their trophy drought this season.

Real Sociedad confirm interest in Pacheco (Jul 27, 2010 16:20 GMT)
Real Sociedad have confirmed their interest in Liverpool starlet Dani Pacheco.

Insua move to Viola in danger (Jul 27, 2010 16:04 GMT)
Fiorentina have suggested the deal to sign Liverpool defender Emiliano Insua could be in jeopardy due to the player's wage demands.

Kolarov: City can become Europe's best (Jul 27, 2010 15:04 GMT)
Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov believes his new club will not only conquer the Premier League - but can become the best in Europe.

Masch eyes exit, Torres keen to stay (Jul 27, 2010 14:27 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed midfielder Javier Mascherano has said he is keen to leave Anfield this summer.

Hatem Ben Arfa's agent claims Newcastle interest (Jul 27, 2010 13:24 GMT)
The agent of Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa says Newcastle are just one of a number of clubs hoping to sign his client this summer.

Birmingham tracking Palace youngster Clyne (Jul 27, 2010 12:52 GMT)
Crystal Palace manager George Burley has again insisted that he will fight to keep highly-rated right-back Nathaniel Clyne at the club - despite interest from Birmingham City.

Bolton complete deal for Marcos Alonso from Real (Jul 27, 2010 12:27 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers have sealed the signing of Marcos Alonso from Spanish giants Real Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

Mick McCarthy warns Greg Halford over form (Jul 27, 2010 11:44 GMT)
Mick McCarthy has warned Wolves defender Greg Halford he faces being sold if he fails to impress during pre-season.

United chasing marquee signing (Jul 27, 2010 11:06 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill has insisted that manager Alex Ferguson has the funds to sign one world-class player - but has blamed "a lack of value in the market" for United's inactivity throughout the summer transfer window.

Arsenal refusing to talk about Cesc (Jul 27, 2010 10:55 GMT)
Barcelona have reiterated that Arsenal have no intention whatsoever of discussing a transfer for Cesc Fabregas, despite reports in Catalunya on Tuesday that suggested a deal has been struck.

Cagliari president claims Arsenal want Marchetti (Jul 27, 2010 10:41 GMT)
Cagliari's Federico Marchetti is the latest goalkeeper to be linked with Arsenal, with the Italian club's president claiming the Gunners have already been in contact.

Hamburg star's agent rules out Liverpool move (Jul 27, 2010 09:44 GMT)
Marcell Jansen's agent says the Germany international will not be the solution to Liverpool's problems at left-back as he remains committed to Hamburg.

Redknapp fears for Jonathan Woodgate's season (Jul 27, 2010 09:11 GMT)
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp admits he fears for Jonathan Woodgate's season as the injury-plagued centre-back still remains a long way from fitness.

Mancini admits Bellamy may have no place at City (Jul 27, 2010 09:04 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted that Craig Bellamy may not make Manchester City's 25-man squad for the new Premier League season.

Campbell arrives for Magpies medical (Jul 27, 2010 08:26 GMT)
It is understood that Sol Campbell is in Newcastle to undergo a medical and that a deal with the Magpies could be finalised as early as Wednesday.

New Premier League rules give Fergie a 'problem' (Jul 27, 2010 07:18 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson says new Premier League rules have given him a dilemma over whether to include injured midfielders Owen Hargreaves and Anderson in his 25-man squad.

Carragher 'sure' that Torres will stay at Liverpool (Jul 27, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Jamie Carragher fully expects Fernando Torres to be a Liverpool player next season and says the Spaniard will play an important role in a "rebuilding process" at the club.

Nice: West Ham and Fener in for Loic Remy (Jul 27, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Nice chairman Gilbert Stellardo has revealed that West Ham United are the only English club to be in contact over striker Loic Remy.

Mascherano set to leave Liverpool after talks (Jul 26, 2010 20:10 GMT)
Javier Mascherano has been told he can leave Liverpool, according to ESPNsoccernet sources, having held talks with the Liverpool hierarchy on Monday.

Man City order Robinho to return from Santos (Jul 26, 2010 19:47 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet has learned that Manchester City have demanded British record signing Robinho return to England on August 5 to sort out his future at the club.

Holloway rues Blackpool double injury blow (Jul 26, 2010 16:25 GMT)
Striker Billy Clarke could miss the whole of Blackpool's first Premier League campaign with a serious knee injury.

Villa hold 'amicable' talks with City target Milner (Jul 26, 2010 14:31 GMT)
Aston Villa have held what the club describe as "amicable" talks with Manchester City target James Milner and the midfielder will be a member of Martin O'Neill's squad for a pre-season tournament in Portugal.

Redknapp rules out trio (Jul 26, 2010 13:55 GMT)
Harry Redknapp says Tottenham have no intention of bidding for Everton defender Phil Jagielka or Aston Villa midfielders Ashley Young and James Milner.

Cardiff manager Jones rules out Fulham role (Jul 26, 2010 12:53 GMT)
Dave Jones insists he is "fully committed" to Cardiff City despite being linked with the vacant manager's job at Fulham.

Sunderland keen to tie Richardson to new deal (Jul 26, 2010 11:21 GMT)
Steve Bruce is hopeful that Sunderland will soon be in a position to announce that Kieran Richardson has signed a new contract at the Stadium of Light.

Valdez ready to disappoint Sunderland and Fulham (Jul 26, 2010 10:55 GMT)
Paraguay striker Nelson Valdez says he has offers from Sunderland and Fulham this summer, but his preference is to move to the Spanish Primera Liga.

Harry Redknapp: I want three more players (Jul 26, 2010 09:14 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has identified three players that he wants to sign before the start of the season  but Raul is not one of them.

Mancini ready to close in on Balotelli signing (Jul 26, 2010 08:41 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has reiterated his desire to sign Mario Balotelli, but does not expect a quick conclusion to the saga.

South Korea star Lee happy to stay at Bolton (Jul 26, 2010 08:32 GMT)
South Korea winger Lee Chung-Yong is not entertaining the thought of leaving Bolton Wanderers this summer, despite suggestions that Liverpool retain an interest in the player.

O'Neill expects Young interest, Milner in for talks (Jul 26, 2010 07:58 GMT)
Martin O'Neill is anticipating "great interest" in Ashley Young before the close of the transfer window, while the future of James Milner could become clearer following talks between player and manager on Monday.

Outcast Ireland hoping to stay with Man City (Jul 26, 2010 07:24 GMT)
Stephen Ireland is keen to remain at Manchester City and fight for his place in the side, despite suggestions that he will not form a part of Roberto Mancini's 25-man squad for next season.

Robson: Hargreaves must continue fitness battle (Jul 26, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has urged Owen Hargreaves not to give up the fight to rescue his career as he continues to battle serious injury problems.

Mancini keen on unsettled Torres (Jul 26, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is ready to make a big-money move for Fernando Torres if the striker decides to leave Liverpool.

New rules force Manchester City to sell 12 players (Jul 26, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Manchester City will have to offload around 12 players before the transfer window closes at the end of next month - otherwise they will be left with players they are unable to play.

Iniesta believes Fabregas will remain at Arsenal (Jul 26, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta does not believe the Spanish champions will be able to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer and will instead have to wait 12 months to get their man - and it's all because of the Arsenal fans.

Friendlies: City and United lose, Spurs draw (Jul 25, 2010 20:54 GMT)
The New York Red Bulls subjected Manchester City to their second successive pre-season defeat in the United States, thanks to a 25-yard winner from Dane Richards.

Ferdinand six weeks away (Jul 25, 2010 17:52 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Rio Ferdinand is unlikely to be back from injury until the beginning of September.

Giggs: Ferguson can easily go on until he is 75 (Jul 25, 2010 17:43 GMT)
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs says that Red Devils fans can expect to see manager Sir Alex Ferguson at the club for a long time to come.

Pavlyuchenko likely to stay with Tottenham (Jul 25, 2010 14:28 GMT)
The agent of Roman Pavlyuchenko is expecting the player to remain at Tottenham Hotspur, claiming that Harry Redknapp sees him as an important member of his first-team squad.

Andrei Arshavin tries to sell Arsenal to Akinfeev (Jul 25, 2010 12:11 GMT)
CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has revealed he is eager to move to the Premier League, with Russia team-mate Andrei Arshavin trying to persuade him to move to Emirates Stadium.

Van der Vaart ready to join Chelsea or Liverpool (Jul 25, 2010 11:37 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Premier League clubs ahead of the new season.

Redknapp has no plans to spend big (Jul 25, 2010 10:39 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims he does not intend to spend big this summer as the club prepare for their first Champions League campaign.

Roy Hodgson reveals Torres has "beef" with club (Jul 25, 2010 08:46 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has given the clearest indication yet that Fernando Torres could be heading out of Anfield by suggesting the player has a long-standing gripe with the club.

Ancelotti reiterates that Ashley Cole is staying (Jul 25, 2010 08:35 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has again insisted that Ashley Cole is not for sale, claiming the left-back is "the best player in his position in the world".

Sunderland snap up Angeleri from Estudiantes (Jul 25, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Sunderland have completed the protracted signing of Argentinian full-back Marcos Angeleri from Estudiantes.

Sir Alex overjoyed with Vidic contract boost (Jul 25, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his delight at Nemanja Vidic penning a new, four-year contract with the club.

Hodgson still in the dark over Torres' future (Jul 25, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he does not know if Fernando Torres will still be at the club this season.

Friendlies: Jovanovic makes Liverpool debut (Jul 25, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Milan Jovanovic made a 45-minute debut for Liverpool as a largely inexperienced reserve side lost 1-0 to Kaiserslautern in Germany.

Hammers demanding £20m for Scott Parker (Jul 24, 2010 15:53 GMT)
Scott Parker is the only player West Ham have insisted is not for sale this summer at any price - however, ESPNsoccernet has learned that £20 million is the price now placed on the midfielder's head.

Drogba to miss start of season after operation (Jul 24, 2010 12:16 GMT)
Didier Drogba is likely to miss the start of the Premier League season after Chelsea confirmed the striker had undergone surgery on a groin problem.

Ngog rejects transfer talk (Jul 24, 2010 10:57 GMT)
David Ngog is determined to remain at Liverpool and secure a place in Roy Hodgson's first team, despite suggestions that he could be on the way out of Anfield.

James could be a 'short term' solution for Bruce (Jul 24, 2010 10:34 GMT)
Steve Bruce has revealed he is keen on bringing free agent David James to Sunderland as he seeks a "short term" solution to his goalkeeping problems.

Carvalho desperate for Real move (Jul 24, 2010 10:11 GMT)
Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho says he is desperate to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid this summer as he wants to play for the "best club in the world".

Higuain: Real Madrid expecting Cole arrival (Jul 24, 2010 09:04 GMT)
Gonzalo Higuain says Real Madrid are "very confident" about signing Ashley Cole and says the Chelsea left back will face less intrusion into his private life if he does move to Spain.

Martinez wants more signings (Jul 24, 2010 07:44 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez intends to add more faces to his squad before the new Premier League season begins.

Toure chose City over United for football reasons (Jul 24, 2010 07:18 GMT)
Manchester City new boy Yaya Toure says he turned down overtures from Manchester United because he wants to do "great things'' at Eastlands alongside his brother Kolo.

Ajax 3-1 Chelsea: 'Keeper Turnbull at fault (Jul 23, 2010 18:46 GMT)
A calamitous error by Ross Turnbull helped Martin Jol's Ajax to a comfortable win over a young Chelsea side in their pre-season friendly fixture in Amsterdam.

Vidic agrees new deal, United plan Rooney talks (Jul 23, 2010 17:13 GMT)
Manchester United have agreed terms with defender Nemanja Vidic on a new "long-term" contract with the club, chief executive David Gill has confirmed to MUTV.

Liverpool winger Riera makes Olympiakos move (Jul 23, 2010 16:49 GMT)
Olympiakos have announced the signing of Liverpool midfielder Albert Riera on a four-year deal.

Jack Wilshere 'hungry' for Arsenal action (Jul 23, 2010 16:42 GMT)
England Under-21 international Jack Wilshere is "hungry'' for another taste of first-team football with Arsenal.

Ramires chooses Blues (Jul 23, 2010 15:37 GMT)
Benfica midfielder Ramires will join Chelsea next week in a £20 million deal, according to ESPNsoccernet sources. Carlo Ancelotti wants the defensive midfield player having lost three experienced stars this summer.

No bids for Gourcuff, insists Bordeaux president (Jul 23, 2010 14:06 GMT)
Yoann Gourcuff will not be leaving Bordeaux for Lyon, Manchester City or any other club this summer - according to club president Jean-Louis Triaud.

Wigan complete signing of Hamilton's McArthur (Jul 23, 2010 12:27 GMT)
Wigan have completed the signing of James McArthur from Hamilton for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club have announced.

Spurs seeking 'keeper cover (Jul 23, 2010 12:06 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is trying to sign a goalkeeper on loan.

Bridge happy to fight for place at Man City (Jul 23, 2010 12:03 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet has been told that Wayne Bridge has been assured his future remains at Eastlands despite imminent arrival of left-back Alexander Kolorov and rumoured interest from Liverpool.

Celtic closing in on Biram Kayal deal (Jul 23, 2010 10:56 GMT)
Celtic fans could soon be welcoming their sixth new player of the summer as negotiations began with Maccabi Haifa for the £1.2million signing of Israel international Biram Kayal.

Bramble moves to Sunderland (Jul 23, 2010 09:30 GMT)
Titus Bramble has completed his switch to Sunderland from Wigan, in a deal believed to be worth around £1 million.

Sven interested in Fulham, but no offer - agent (Jul 23, 2010 08:35 GMT)
Athole Still, agent for former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, has admitted his client could be tempted by the vacancy at Fulham but confirmed there had been no contact with the London club.

Villa: I will do the maximum to get Cesc here (Jul 23, 2010 07:56 GMT)
Barcelona's latest signing David Villa has said that he will do everything in his power to ensure that Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is brought to the club.

Robben: Liverpool attack on a par with Barcelona (Jul 23, 2010 07:40 GMT)
Arjen Robben says that Liverpool's acquisition of Joe Cole puts their attack on the same level as Spanish champions Barcelona and claims Chelsea made a huge mistake in letting the midfielder go.

Huddlestone warning (Jul 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Tom Huddlestone has issued a stark warning to his Tottenham team-mates ahead of the new season, proclaiming that they must not follow Everton's example of a club breaking into the top four for the first time.

United to offer Vidic improved four-year deal (Jul 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United are reportedly ready to offer Nemanja Vidic a new four-year contract worth £90,000-a-week to ward off interest from Real Madrid.

O'Neill: Milner can leave when City meets price (Jul 23, 2010 07:00 GMT)
James Milner's move to Manchester City appears to be a matter of when, not if, after Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill said the midfielder can leave and City prepared an improved £24 million bid.

Friendlies: Henry scores but Spurs beat New York (Jul 23, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Thierry Henry scored on debut for New York Red Bulls but Tottenham came from behind to secure a 2-1 win after the former Arsenal man was substituted in the friendly at Red Bull Arena on Thursday night.

Alex to miss start of season with thigh injury (Jul 23, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Chelsea will be without central defender Alex for the start of the Premier League season after he was ruled out of action with a thigh injury.

Sven waits on Fulham before making final choice (Jul 23, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Sven Goran Eriksson is tempted by a four-year contract with Ivory Coast, which will run until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, which means Fulham could lose another of their targets.

Stoke ready to bid £14m for Carlton Cole (Jul 23, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Stoke City are poised to make a £14 million offer for West Ham's forgotten England striker Carlton Cole.

Sir Alex to send young stars out on loan (Jul 23, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson intends to send striker Danny Welbeck and midfielder Tom Cleverley on loan Premier League clubs in the coming season.

Alcaraz gets work permit for Wigan move (Jul 22, 2010 15:54 GMT)
Wigan have finally sealed the signing of free agent Antolin Alcaraz after he was awarded a work permit.

Hodgson admits need to spend wisely (Jul 22, 2010 14:34 GMT)
Roy Hodgson admits he will have to spend wisely as he looks to reshape his Liverpool squad on a restricted budget this summer.

Newcastle dismiss Raul, Ben Arfa and Sol links (Jul 22, 2010 14:04 GMT)
Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has denied he is looking to sign Raul, Hatem Ben Arfa, Sol Campbell and Benjani this summer.

Bafana defender claims he is set for Spurs trial (Jul 22, 2010 13:24 GMT)
South Africa international Bongani Khumalo has claimed he is set to head to Tottenham for a trial.

Bruce wants fans to give Bramble a chance (Jul 22, 2010 12:28 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has pleaded with the club's fans to give prospective new signing Titus Bramble a chance to prove himself.

City boss Mancini set to make new offer for Milner (Jul 22, 2010 11:42 GMT)
Roberto Mancini appears ready to make a new bid for James Milner after Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill confirmed the player wants to join Manchester City.

Newcastle sign former Everton midfielder Gosling (Jul 22, 2010 10:14 GMT)
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of midfielder Dan Gosling on a free transfer.

Ferguson opens door for Vidic sale (Jul 22, 2010 09:56 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested there is a chance Nemanja Vidic could leave Manchester United this summer.

Ferguson hails Obertan after friendly victory (Jul 22, 2010 09:17 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson heaped praise on Gabriel Obertan after the French winger steered his side to their second successive pre-season tour victory.

Jol to stay at Ajax (Jul 22, 2010 08:54 GMT)
Martin Jol has confirmed he is to snub interest from Fulham and stay at Ajax.

Wenger challenges Wilshere to seize chance (Jul 22, 2010 08:48 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has told Jack Wilshere he can be part of Arsenal's first-team plans if he impresses in pre-season.

Redknapp: Spurs can challenge for title (Jul 22, 2010 07:49 GMT)
Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham can challenge for the Premier League title this season.

Mancini: Fee holding up Balotelli move (Jul 22, 2010 07:03 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has admitted Manchester City have been frustrated in their attempts to sign Mario Balotelli due to Inter's asking price.

Caldwell hails McArthur, bemoans Bramble loss (Jul 22, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Wigan defender Gary Caldwell has welcomed the signing of Hamilton midfielder James McArthur but admitted the departure of Titus Bramble will be a blow.

Hodgson 'hopeful' Torres talks prove fruitful (Jul 22, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has revealed the club remain locked in talks with Fernando Torres over the striker's Anfield future.

Defour's agent waiting for offer from Man United (Jul 22, 2010 06:59 GMT)
The agent of Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour claims he is waiting for a bid from Manchester United as the player nears his return from injury.

Sulejmani slams Jol as West Ham loan is off (Jul 22, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Forward Miralem Sulejmani has accused Ajax boss Martin Jol of trying to ruin his career after a loan move to West Ham United was blocked.

Friendlies: Man Utd win, Reds draw, Arsenal stroll (Jul 21, 2010 20:20 GMT)
Liverpool made a low-key start to life under Roy Hodgson, with new signing Joe Cole looking on from the sidelines as his team-mates drew 0-0 in the friendly with Grasshoppers in Zurich.

Man City target move for Landon Donovan (Jul 21, 2010 19:05 GMT)
Manchester City look set to continue their summer spending spree as manager Roberto Mancini revealed that he is trying to sign USA international Landon Donovan.

Shakhtar Donetsk announce Eduardo signing (Jul 21, 2010 15:27 GMT)
Shakhtar Donetsk have announced the signing of Croatian striker Eduardo from Arsenal.

Darren Fletcher hails United education (Jul 21, 2010 14:22 GMT)
Darren Fletcher believes one of the main reasons for the form which has made him one of Manchester United's most consistent players is the learning curve he had as a youngster at the club and he is determined to follow the example set to him by helpi

Cole: Liverpool the biggest club (Jul 21, 2010 14:09 GMT)
Joe Cole has described Liverpool as the "biggest club" in England after finalising his free transfer move to Merseyside on Wednesday.

Cech sidelined for a month (Jul 21, 2010 12:26 GMT)
Chelsea will begin the defence of their Premier League title without Petr Cech after the club confirmed on Wednesday the goalkeeper has suffered a calf injury.

Giggs won't rule out Liverpool (Jul 21, 2010 11:55 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has warned it would be foolish to rule out Liverpool as possible Premier League winners.

Arsenal join race for striker Remy (Jul 21, 2010 10:48 GMT)
West Ham have upped their bid for Loic Remy, dubbed the new Thierry Henry, to £13 million and made their payment structure more attractive - but they now face competition from Arsenal.

Wigan to sign McArthur (Jul 21, 2010 10:30 GMT)
Wigan have agreed a deal with Hamilton Academical for Scotland Under-21 midfielder James McArthur.

Cole completes transfer, Degen to leave Reds (Jul 21, 2010 09:58 GMT)
Joe Cole has officially signed his four-year contract with Liverpool after successfully passing a medical with the Merseyside club.

Houllier hits out at Liverpool successor Benitez (Jul 21, 2010 09:57 GMT)
Gerard Houllier has hit out at Rafael Benitez, his successor at Liverpool, claiming it was his work that led to the Champions League victory in 2005.

Martin Jol informs Ajax he wants to join Fulham (Jul 21, 2010 09:09 GMT)
Martin Jol has now formally informed Ajax he wants to succeed Roy Hodgson at Fulham after talks on Tuesday night.

Wigan's Titus Bramble posed for Sunderland move (Jul 21, 2010 08:50 GMT)
It is believed that Wigan defender Titus Bramble is due to have a medical at Sunderland on Wednesday. Bramble, 28, started 35 Premier League games for the club last season.

Pavlyuchenko in dark over Sporting loan reports (Jul 21, 2010 07:44 GMT)
Roman Pavlyuchenko says he knows absolutely nothing about reports suggesting Tottenham have agreed to transfer the Russian striker to Sporting Lisbon.

Buck: Ashley Cole won't be joining Real Madrid (Jul 21, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says there is "no doubt" that Ashley Cole will remain at the club this summer and has warned the defender that he would still face intrusion into his private life if he did join Real Madrid.

Schwarzer offered Arsenal player-coach role (Jul 21, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Arsenal have reportedly offered Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer the chance to become a player-coach as they try to prise him away from Fulham.

Baggies have third bid rejected for Lonergan (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Preston have turned down a third bid for goalkeeper Andrew Lonergan from Premier League side West Brom.

Friendlies: Preston claim win over Blackburn (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
A lacklustre Blackburn side suffered a 3-0 pre-season hammering by Lancashire neighbours Preston.

Martin Jol continues talks over Ajax future (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Martin Jol has revealed he is still in talks with the Ajax board as he attempts to sort out his future.

Etherington finally pens new Stoke contract (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Midfielder Matthew Etherington has signed a new four-deal with Stoke.

Liverpool agree £5m fee for Danny Wilson (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Roy Hodgson's rebuilding plans at Liverpool have taken another step with a £5 million deal agreed for Rangers defender Danny Wilson.

Chelsea see £20m bid for Neymar turned down (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Chelsea's opening bid of £20 million for Neymar has been turned down, Santos announced on their website on Tuesday.

Hodgson heralds arrival of Cole (Jul 21, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson was in buoyant mood after welcoming Joe Cole to the club.

Man City won't buy the title this season - Sullivan (Jul 20, 2010 17:01 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned big-spending Manchester City that they will not necessarily achieve success as a result of their extensive financial investment in the first-team squad.

Liverpool complete signing of Danny Wilson (Jul 20, 2010 16:25 GMT)
Defender Danny Wilson has signed a three-year deal with Liverpool after passing his medical, the club have confirmed.

Deco desperate to finish career back in Brazil (Jul 20, 2010 13:48 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Deco has spoken of his desire to return to his native Brazil to win the league title and the Copa Libertadores.

Ajax refuse to discuss compensation for Jol (Jul 20, 2010 11:30 GMT)
A major row has erupted over Martin Jol's move from Ajax to Fulham - as ESPNsoccernet has learned that the Dutch club have refused to discuss any compensation for the loss of their manager.

Arsenal and Birmingham City join vuvuzela ban (Jul 20, 2010 11:24 GMT)
Arsenal and Birmingham City have followed the lead of Tottenham Hotspur and announced that the infamous vuvuzelas will not be welcome in their stadia.

Gerrard happy to stay (Jul 20, 2010 11:18 GMT)
Steven Gerrard has revealed he is happy to stay Liverpool after holding talks with boss Roy Hodgson.

Hodgson: Inter have not made Mascherano bid (Jul 20, 2010 10:55 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is adamant Liverpool have had no contact with Inter Milan regarding midfielder Javier Mascherano, and says suggestions he has been snubbed by the player are "exaggerated".

Bilic confirms Eduardo is set to join Shakhtar (Jul 20, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed Arsenal striker Eduardo is set to join Shakhtar Donetsk.

Hodgson: Gerrard and Carra convinced Cole (Jul 20, 2010 10:10 GMT)
Roy Hodgson says Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher both played an influential role in convincing Joe Cole to join Liverpool on a free transfer.

Barcelona seek to rebuild relationship with Arsenal (Jul 20, 2010 09:39 GMT)
Barcelona sporting vice-president Josep Maria Bartolomeu has said they are now looking to rebuild their relationship with Arsenal before making a fresh offer for Cesc Fabregas.

Carra: Cole sends out a message (Jul 20, 2010 09:11 GMT)
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool have sent a message out to their rivals after confirming the arrival of Joe Cole.

Ajax boss Martin Jol set to snub Fulham offer (Jul 20, 2010 07:50 GMT)
Martin Jol is set to snub Fulham and remain at Ajax if he is given backing in the transfer market this summer.

Ferguson happy with Manchester United squad (Jul 20, 2010 07:27 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he is happy with his current squad at Manchester United despite Manchester City's latest spending spree.

Agent: City have made contact over Drogba move (Jul 20, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba's agent has claimed Manchester City have made contact over a move for the striker.

Joe Cole opts for Liverpool on four-year deal (Jul 20, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Liverpool have signed Joe Cole on a four-year contract, the club have confirmed.

Friendlies: Villa overcome battling Peterbrough (Jul 19, 2010 21:47 GMT)
Aston Villa's pre-season preparations continued with victory over Peterborough in an entertaining 3-2 clash at London Road.

Tottenham the first to ban the vuvuzela (Jul 19, 2010 20:17 GMT)
Tottenham have become the first Premier League club to ban vuvuzelas from their own ground ahead of the new season. The trumpets caused much controversy at the World Cup in South Africa.

Joey Barton: I'm as good as anybody in England (Jul 19, 2010 17:58 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton says that he can force his way into the England squad after claiming that he is ''as good as anybody in the country''.

Valero joins Villarreal on loan (Jul 19, 2010 14:59 GMT)
West Bromwich Albion have confirmed that record signing Borja Valero has joined Spanish side Villarreal on a season-long loan deal, with a view to a permanent move.

Francis Jeffers handed trial at Blackpool (Jul 19, 2010 11:45 GMT)
Former Everton striker Francis Jeffers is hoping to kick-start his career with a trial at Premier League newcomers Blackpool.

Striker Luis Fabiano hints at possible Sevilla stay (Jul 19, 2010 11:45 GMT)
Luis Fabiano has hinted he may consider staying at Sevilla this summer and has denied holding "advanced negotiations" with any rival clubs.

Martinez insists Alcaraz is a Wigan Athletic player (Jul 19, 2010 10:37 GMT)
Roberto Martinez insists Antolin Alcaraz is contracted to Wigan and will not be joining anyone else.

Guardiola refuses to give up on Fabregas (Jul 19, 2010 10:30 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will not give up on signing Francesc Fabregas from Arsenal despite Arsene Wenger insisting all the talk over the proposed transfer must stop.

Hodgson stays calm over Mascherano's future (Jul 19, 2010 10:13 GMT)
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has insisted he is not concerned about the future of Javier Mascherano as the midfielder continues to enjoy his post-World Cup break.

Shakhtar tempt Arsenal with £6m bid for Eduardo (Jul 19, 2010 10:01 GMT)
Arsenal striker Eduardo is on the verge of leaving the Emirates for Shakhtar Donetsk in a £6m deal, according to reports in the British press.

Dorrans signs new contract with West Bromwich (Jul 19, 2010 08:12 GMT)
Graham Dorrans has moved to end speculation about his future by signing a contract extension with West Bromwich Albion.

Redknapp closes on Pletikosa (Jul 19, 2010 07:58 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed he is closing in on the signing of Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa.

Giggs excited by United kids, not City signings (Jul 19, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United's crop of promising youngsters will fire them to the Premier League title while Manchester City's expensive signings do little but heap more pressure on that club.

Liverpool tempt Joe Cole with £90,000 a week (Jul 19, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Free agent Joe Cole has reportedly been offered £90,000 a week to become Roy Hodgson's first signing at Liverpool but three other Premier League clubs are still in the hunt for the midfielder.

Marseille president rules out Taiwo departure (Jul 18, 2010 21:47 GMT)
Marseille president Jean Claude Dassier insists defender Taye Taiwo will not be allowed to join Tottenham or Liverpool.

Lazio boss wants Kolarov's future resolved swiftly (Jul 18, 2010 19:54 GMT)
Lazio boss Edy Reja wants full-back Aleksandar Kolarov's future to be resolved in the near future so he can plan for next season.

Nice plan talks with Remy as they await Reds offer (Jul 18, 2010 19:09 GMT)
Nice president Gilbert Stellardo will hold talks with striker Loic Remy on Monday as they await an offer from Liverpool.

Wenger hopes Barca get the message (Jul 18, 2010 16:04 GMT)
Tom Adams was at Underhill to hear Arsene Wenger send out a strong message to Barcelona.

Petrov confident Villa will make summer signings (Jul 18, 2010 15:04 GMT)
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes coach Martin O'Neill will bring in new faces to help strengthen the first-team squad before the start of the new Premier League season.

Milito confident Mascherano will seal Inter switch (Jul 18, 2010 13:00 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Diego Milito is confident that Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano will soon become his club team-mate at the San Siro.

Friendlies: Birmingham off to a winning start (Jul 18, 2010 12:09 GMT)
Garry O'Connor scored an 88th-minute winner as Birmingham City began their three-match tour of the Far East with a narrow victory over a Hong Kong XI at Hong Kong Stadium.

Jol Fulham move motivated by unfinished business (Jul 18, 2010 11:06 GMT)
Martin Jol's determination to succeed in English football is the reason why he has said 'yes' to becoming the new Fulham boss.

Henry: Tough decision for Fabregas (Jul 18, 2010 10:34 GMT)
Having been in the same position three years ago, New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry admits he does not envy the decision facing Cesc Fabregas' about his Arsenal future.

Fergie admits 'great concern' over Hargreaves (Jul 18, 2010 09:37 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United have 'great concern' over midfielder Owen Hargreaves' latest injury setback, amid fears he will never fully recover from a career-threatening knee problem.

Wenger plays down Schwarzer talk, duo to leave (Jul 17, 2010 19:07 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has indicated there is little chance of Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer joining Arsenal and confirmed William Gallas and Mikael Silvestre will move on.

Reds boss Hodgson coy on Joe Cole speculation (Jul 17, 2010 18:42 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has confirmed he has spoken to Joe Cole but played down talk he is on the verge of joining Liverpool.

Ancelotti: Cole definitely not joining Real Madrid (Jul 17, 2010 18:26 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no possibility defender Ashley Cole will be joining Real Madrid this summer.

Liverpool agree fee with Fiorentina for Insua (Jul 17, 2010 18:17 GMT)
Fiorentina have agreed a fee with Liverpool over defender Emiliano Insua.

Wenger says Fabregas speculation 'has to stop' (Jul 17, 2010 18:01 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists Cesc Fabregas loves Arsenal and speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona "has to stop".

Attilio Lombardo joins Manchester City as coach (Jul 17, 2010 11:35 GMT)
Former Italy international Attilio Lombardo has joined Manchester City's coaching staff, linking up with former Sampdoria team-mates Roberto Mancini and David Platt at Eastlands.

Lucas: I'm happy at Liverpool (Jul 17, 2010 11:07 GMT)
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva insists he wants to remain at Anfield despite speculation linking him with a summer move to Italy.

Chelsea weighing up £25m Neymar bid (Jul 17, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Chelsea are contemplating a £25 million bid for Brazilian starlet Neymar, a deal that would see the highly-rated striker become the most expensive teenager in world football.

Martin Jol agrees terms with Fulham - reports (Jul 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Martin Jol appears set to be announced as Fulham's new manager no later than Monday after the Ajax boss agreed terms with the Premier League club, British reports claim.

Youngsters help United overcome Celtic in Toronto (Jul 17, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United youngsters Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley scored off the bench to see off Celtic 3-1 in their marquee pre-season friendly in Toronto.

Genoa cool interest in signing Ghana's Boateng (Jul 16, 2010 15:15 GMT)
Genoa coach Gian Piero Gasperini has played down the club's interest in signing Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng from Portsmouth.

Fletcher backs Berbatov to shine for United (Jul 16, 2010 14:22 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov has been backed to play a crucial role in Manchester United's attempt to reclaim their Premier League crown from Chelsea.

Roy Hodgson: Fernando Torres is not for sale (Jul 16, 2010 14:05 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has reiterated that Liverpool have no intention of selling Fernando Torres after holding talks with the Spanish striker.

McCarthy denies Arsenal offer for Kevin Doyle (Jul 16, 2010 13:33 GMT)
Mick McCarthy has denied receiving a bid from Arsenal for Kevin Doyle and says the striker will be staying at Wolverhampton Wanderers, barring a huge offer.

Sunderland striker Murphy signs for Celtic (Jul 16, 2010 13:16 GMT)
Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy has joined SPL giants Celtic on a three-year deal, the club confirmed on Friday afternoon.

Inter reject €25m Man City Balotelli bid - report (Jul 16, 2010 11:29 GMT)
Inter Milan have rejected a €25 million bid from Manchester City for striker Mario Balotelli, according to reports in Italy.

Hammers confirm double deal (Jul 16, 2010 11:27 GMT)
West Ham have signed Mexican winger Pablo Barrera and Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne and are poised to confirm the signing of defender Tal Ben Haim.

Rosell: Arsenal won't discuss deal (Jul 16, 2010 11:05 GMT)
Sandro Rosell believes it is far from certain that Cesc Fabregas will arrive at Camp Nou this summer as Arsenal feel "hurt" by the conduct of Barcelona, who are adamant they will not pay more than the market price for the midfielder.

Brede Hangeland 'ignoring' Liverpool speculation (Jul 16, 2010 10:21 GMT)
Fulham defender Brede Hangeland says he is ignoring speculation that Roy Hodgson could attempt to bring him to Liverpool this summer.

Loic Remy to choose between Spurs and Liverpool (Jul 16, 2010 09:55 GMT)
Nice's in-demand striker Loic Remy claims he has the choice of joining Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Stoke City defender Sonko heading to Portsmouth (Jul 16, 2010 09:26 GMT)
Despite operating under a transfer embargo, Portsmouth have agreed a loan deal for Stoke City defender Ibrahima Sonko.

Middlesbrough complete £2m Thomson deal (Jul 16, 2010 09:08 GMT)
Kevin Thomson has become the latest in a succession of SPL players to join Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough, having completed his transfer on Friday.

Gordon fractures arm (Jul 16, 2010 08:36 GMT)
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will not be fit for the start of the new campaign after fracturing a bone in his arm during pre-season training.

Luis Fabiano tells Tottenham to come get him (Jul 16, 2010 08:30 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur target Luis Fabiano has hinted he may be open to a move to White Hart Lane after originally saying that Spurs were smaller than his current Seville side.

USSF to ward off Bradley interest (Jul 16, 2010 07:52 GMT)
The United States Soccer Federation has said it is actively seeking to secure Bob Bradley's future amid suggestions that he is a target for Premier League club Fulham.

Ferguson extends Birmingham deal until 2012 (Jul 16, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson has signed a one-year extension to his contract to remain at St Andrew's until the summer of 2012.

Downing: Milner would be 'bit-part' at City (Jul 15, 2010 22:43 GMT)
Stewart Downing believes Aston Villa team-mate James Milner will have a fight on his hands to get into the Manchester City side if he moves to Eastlands.

Hitzfeld out of the running for Fulham job (Jul 15, 2010 16:52 GMT)
Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld will not replace Roy Hodgson at Fulham, after revealing that he plans to see out his contract with the Swiss, before retiring from management in 2012.

Johnson: Bradley perfect replacement for Hodgson (Jul 15, 2010 14:12 GMT)
Fulham striker Eddie Johnson believes USA coach Bob Bradley is the right man to replace Roy Hodgson.

Brazil midfielder Ramires wants 'dream' move (Jul 15, 2010 13:46 GMT)
Benfica midfielder Ramires has set his sights on a "dream" move to Barcelona, Real Madrid or Chelsea after representing Brazil at the World Cup.

Rooney defeats attempts to sue him for £4.3m (Jul 15, 2010 13:44 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has defeated attempts to sue him for £4.3 million.

West Ham move for Remy stalls over payments (Jul 15, 2010 12:38 GMT)
West Ham's bid for Nice striker Loic Remy has stalled over details of the transfer fee and instalment payments.

Hodgson working hard to keep 'disenchanted' stars (Jul 15, 2010 12:01 GMT)
Roy Hodgson is concerned some elements of the Liverpool squad are "disenchanted" as a result of a disappointing 2009-10 season, but the club are "working very hard" to ensure their best players remain at Anfield.

Wigan complete loan deal for Bolton goalkeeper (Jul 15, 2010 11:49 GMT)
Wigan have signed goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi on a season-long loan deal from Bolton.

Inter refuse to rule out bid for Mascherano (Jul 15, 2010 11:15 GMT)
Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca has refused to rule out a move for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano.

McClaren: British bosses should go abroad (Jul 15, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren believes British managers have to go abroad if they want a chance of taking a top job.

Busquets: Barcelona have to accept Arsenal stance (Jul 15, 2010 09:51 GMT)
Sergio Busquets has suggested Barcelona may have to accept defeat in their bid to prise Cesc Fabregas away from Arsenal this summer.

Eriksson could remain in Ivory Coast job (Jul 15, 2010 08:35 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he could remain in his position as Ivory Coast manager until the 2014 World Cup.

Agent claims Liverpool want to send Ngog on loan (Jul 15, 2010 07:41 GMT)
Liverpool want to send striker David Ngog out on loan next season, according to the player's agent.

United and City interest in Balotelli is 'very strong' (Jul 15, 2010 07:13 GMT)
Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca says Manchester United and Manchester City have a "very strong" interest in Mario Balotelli.

Manchester United unveil new kit, collar and all (Jul 15, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The new Manchester United home kit, featuring a white collar and the logo of new sponsors the Aon Corporation, was revealed on Wednesday at Niketown in Chicago.

Moyes hails strongest squad yet (Jul 15, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes believes his squad is as strong as it has been at any stage during his eight years with the club.

Jol top of Fulham's wanted list (Jul 15, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Official Fulham sources have revealed that Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld and USA manager Bob Bradley are no longer on the club's shortlist to replace Roy Hodgson. And it now appears that Martin Jol is a leading candidate for the job.

New City boy Silva targets Champions League (Jul 14, 2010 19:46 GMT)
Manchester City have completed the signing of Spain midfielder David Silva, after he passed a medical at Eastlands. The winger has targeted Champions League football as his first ambition.

Anderlecht deny Lukaku poised to join Chelsea (Jul 14, 2010 14:59 GMT)
Anderlecht are adamant that highly-rated striker Romelu Lukaku will not be joining Chelsea as he will remain in Belgium to finish his education.

Essien and Mikel to return for new season (Jul 14, 2010 14:38 GMT)
Chelsea have been given a pre-season fitness boost after assistant coach Ray Wilkins confirmed that midfielders Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel should be ready for the start of the new campaign.

Pompey hoping to sell Ben-Haim to West Ham (Jul 14, 2010 13:48 GMT)
Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou has revealed a deal to sell Tal Ben-Haim to West Ham could be completed as early as this week.

Friendlies: Wins for Everton and Bolton, Celtic lose (Jul 14, 2010 13:23 GMT)
Everton continued their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over Australian side Melbourne Heart on Wednesday.

Agent: Udinese defender Zapata open to Arsenal (Jul 14, 2010 12:00 GMT)
Udinese defender Cristian Zapata could be open to joining Arsenal this summer, according to his agent.

Agent: CSKA want to sell Krasic to Manchester City (Jul 14, 2010 11:45 GMT)
The agent of Serbia winger Milos Krasic says CSKA Moscow are keen to sell the player to Manchester City, rather than his preferred destination of Juventus.

Scan reveals Torres has ruptured thigh muscle (Jul 14, 2010 10:29 GMT)
Scans have revealed Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has ruptured a muscle in his left thigh.

Valdez admits Prem interest as Sunderland circle (Jul 14, 2010 09:55 GMT)
Sunderland target Nelson Valdez has confirmed that he is fielding interest from the Premier League following his run to the World Cup quarter-finals with Paraguay.

Adebayor expects City to challenge at the top (Jul 14, 2010 09:18 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor says Manchester City are determined to challenge at the top of the table this season.

Moyes insists Pienaar is not for sale at any price (Jul 14, 2010 08:46 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes insists the club will not sell Steven Pienaar at any price.

McCarthy confirms Maierhofer is up for sale (Jul 14, 2010 08:24 GMT)
Mick McCarthy has confirmed striker Stefan Maierhofer has been made available for transfer after just one season at Wolves.

Bad for some, good for others (Jul 14, 2010 08:21 GMT)
Richard Jolly looks at why Sir Alex Ferguson may have a smile on his face after the World Cup.

Fabregas quiet on future (Jul 14, 2010 07:19 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas has refused to make a firm statement on his future but insists nothing should be read into the incident that saw him don a Barcelona shirt in Madrid.

Irwin: Time for United's young stars to step up (Jul 14, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Denis Irwin is hoping Manchester United's summer tour in North America will be the making of some of the club's emerging young players ahead of the Premier League season.

No retirement in sight for Scholes (Jul 14, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes isn't planning to retire at the end of the upcoming season, so long as his body and form warrant yet another year in the Premier League.

Redknapp not chasing City duo (Jul 14, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a swoop for Manchester City duo Craig Bellamy and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Friendlies: Injury worry for Sunderland's Waghorn (Jul 13, 2010 22:52 GMT)
Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn scored both goals in the Black Cats' 2-1 win over a Munster XI at Thomond Park, but left the pitch on a stretcher in the final minute with an injury.

Wenger dismisses rumours of Eduardo sale (Jul 13, 2010 17:24 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports striker Eduardo is set to leave Arsenal this summer.

Giggs considers MLS finale (Jul 13, 2010 17:13 GMT)
Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has not ruled out the possibility that he will end his career in the MLS.

Redknapp extends deal until 2013 (Jul 13, 2010 16:51 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has told Soccernet he has committed his future to Tottenham until 2013 - and he has shelved all thoughts of retirement.

ESPN Soccernet contibutor Daniel Cho dies (Jul 13, 2010 16:39 GMT)
A tribute to ESPN Soccernet writer Daniel Cho

O'Conner handed six-month Birmingham deal (Jul 13, 2010 16:32 GMT)
Birmingham City have given injury-plagued striker Garry O'Connor a six-month deal, with an option for a further six months.

Iniesta: Cesc signing would be 'great' (Jul 13, 2010 15:13 GMT)
Andres Iniesta says Cesc Fabregas will give Barcelona a "huge jump up in quality" if he does leave Arsenal to join the reigning Spanish champions this summer.

Inter Milan winger Obinna could join Stoke City (Jul 13, 2010 15:07 GMT)
Inter Milan attacker Victor Obinna has revealed he would welcome a move to Stoke City this summer.

Xisco offered second chance at Newcastle (Jul 13, 2010 14:43 GMT)
Spanish misfit Xisco will get another chance to prove himself as Newcastle prepare to launch their pre-season campaign.

O'Neill suggests Milner could leave Aston Villa (Jul 13, 2010 14:09 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is eager to retain James Milner but admits it may be difficult if the player asks to join Manchester City.

Diop leaves Portsmouth for AEK Athens (Jul 13, 2010 13:58 GMT)
Senegal midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has completed his move from Portsmouth to AEK Athens for an undisclosed fee after signing a two-year deal with the Greek side.

Stoke finalising deal for goalkeeper Nash (Jul 13, 2010 13:16 GMT)
Stoke are set to sign former Everton goalkeeper Carlo Nash on a 12-month deal, after he left the Toffees' tour of Australia to finalise terms with the Potters.

City midfielder Etuhu charged after casino fight (Jul 13, 2010 12:35 GMT)
Manchester City midielder Kelvin Etuhu has been charged with wounding and assault after an incident outside a casino in February.

United World Cup stars to miss opener (Jul 13, 2010 11:13 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson admits the majority of Manchester United's World Cup stars are unlikely to feature in the club's Premier League opener against Newcastle next month.

Juventus ready to rival Man City for Dzeko signing (Jul 13, 2010 11:07 GMT)
Juventus are ready to tussle with Manchester City for the signature of Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, who was the Bundesliga's top scorer last season.

Wigan claim assistant Jones not going to Swansea (Jul 13, 2010 10:46 GMT)
Wigan have dismissed reports that assistant boss Graeme Jones is set to take over at Swansea following the departure of former Swans boss Paulo Sousa to Leicester last week.

Mascherano agent talks up 'dream' Inter switch (Jul 13, 2010 10:32 GMT)
Javier Mascherano's agent claims the Liverpool midfielder would jump at the chance of a reunion with Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan.

McLeish: Ferguson retirement will benefit us (Jul 13, 2010 10:01 GMT)
Alex McLeish believes Birmingham will reap the benefits of Barry Ferguson's decision not to come out of international retirement with Scotland.

McCarthy confident Jones will sign new Wolves deal (Jul 13, 2010 09:27 GMT)
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is confident midfielder Dave Jones will sign a new contract sooner rather than later, amid speculation linking him with a move to Newcastle, Bolton or Blackburn.

Balotelli happy to be linked to Manchester giants (Jul 13, 2010 09:21 GMT)
Mario Balotelli has welcomed the news that both Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in recruiting him from Inter Milan this summer.

Striker Cisse targets future return to Anfield (Jul 13, 2010 08:59 GMT)
Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse admits he would relish a dream return to the club, and insists that he never got the opportunity to prove himself at Anfield.

Real not interested in Gerrard (Jul 13, 2010 08:44 GMT)
Real Madrid's transfer consultant Ernesto Bronzetti believes the club have ended their interest in Steven Gerrard due to the age of the Liverpool captain.

Liverpool hopeful on Torres adductor injury (Jul 13, 2010 08:27 GMT)
Liverpool medical staff believe the adductor injury sustained by striker Fernando Torres in the World Cup final may not be as serious as initially feared.

Fletcher hails United pre-season preparation (Jul 13, 2010 07:44 GMT)
Darren Fletcher believes Manchester United have the perfect environment for their summer tour.

Fabregas pictured wearing a Barcelona shirt (Jul 13, 2010 07:31 GMT)
Arsenal fans were subjected to an unwelcome sight during Spain's World Cup celebrations as Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique ambushed Cesc Fabregas, pulling a Barcelona shirt over the head of the Gunners captain.

Redknapp confirms interest in Luis Fabiano (Jul 13, 2010 07:25 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has told Soccernet he would love to sign Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano.

Ancelotti: Balotelli could excel at Old Trafford (Jul 12, 2010 21:07 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti believes Manchester United could provide the ideal environment for Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli - and suggested he would like to see the player at Chelsea.

Palermo confirm bid for Liverpool midfielder Lucas (Jul 12, 2010 20:16 GMT)
Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini has revealed the club have made an offer for Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.

Redknapp hopeful over deal to sign Joe Cole (Jul 12, 2010 19:36 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has told Soccernet he hopes Joe Cole will put his "love of the game" first and sign for Tottenham this summer.

Villa: Chelsea and Barca 'real options' for Torres (Jul 12, 2010 18:39 GMT)
David Villa believes Fernando Torres would never join Manchester City but feels Chelsea and Barcelona are "real options" for the striker.

Agent: Paul Scharner could move to Liverpool (Jul 12, 2010 16:24 GMT)
Paul Scharner could join Liverpool on a free transfer this summer, according to his agent.

Wenger rules out Arsenal move for Gourcuff (Jul 12, 2010 15:29 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal have no interest in signing Bordeaux midfielder Yoann Gourcuff.

Bruce bemoans lack of emerging talent (Jul 12, 2010 15:00 GMT)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has lamented the lack of young English talent in the Premier League, indicating that the demand for instant success contributes to the ever-decreasing pool of homegrown players.

Fabregas suggests he is ready to stay at Arsenal (Jul 12, 2010 14:57 GMT)
Cesc Fabregas has hailed Arsenal as a "world-class club" and suggested he is ready to stay next season.

Manchester United chasing Balotelli, claims agent (Jul 12, 2010 12:55 GMT)
Manchester United and Manchester City have joined the race to sign Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, according to the player's agent.

Buffon hopes Juve beat Man City to Dzeko (Jul 12, 2010 11:18 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon hopes his team can beat Manchester City to the signing of Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.

Newcastle set to confirm Gosling signing (Jul 12, 2010 08:44 GMT)
England Under-21 international Dan Gosling is on the brink of joining Newcastle United after agreeing a four-year deal with the newly-promoted Premier League club.

Make or break time for Woodgate, says Redknapp (Jul 12, 2010 07:56 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says the next month will define Jonathan Woodgate's future at White Hart Lane.

Injury puts Torres' £50m Chelsea deal in doubt (Jul 12, 2010 07:21 GMT)
Fernando Torres' World Cup final injury could scupper a potential £50 million move from Liverpool to Premier League champions Chelsea, according to reports in the UK press.

Top Ten: Premier League transfers so far (Jul 12, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Jon Carter rounds up some of the top Premier League transfers of the summer so far.

Ferguson: United made no bid for Sneijder (Jul 11, 2010 18:02 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that he has not placed a bid for Dutch star Wesley Sneijder and is happy with the current squad.

Cruyff: Imports in England and Italy to blame (Jul 11, 2010 16:38 GMT)
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff believes England and Italy have suffered at the World Cup because their domestic leagues are too reliant on foreign players.

Luis Suarez targets Premier League move (Jul 11, 2010 13:09 GMT)
Luis Suarez has said he is desperate to move to the Premier League and has named Manchester United and Tottenham as his favoured destinations.

No Fulham talks for trio, Bradley enters running (Jul 11, 2010 10:51 GMT)
Fulham have yet to hold formal discussions with any of the three managers believed to form their shortlist - and USA boss Bob Bradley is now said to have joined the running.

Robben tips 'world's best' Sneijder to join United (Jul 11, 2010 07:22 GMT)
Arjen Robben has tipped Wesley Sneijder to join Manchester United - and claimed his Netherlands team-mate is better than Lionel Messi.

Benayoun hammers 'disrespectful' Benitez (Jul 11, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Yossi Benayoun has launched a sensational scathing attack on Rafael Benitez, saying the manager was the reason he left Liverpool and that the club is better off for his departure.

AC Milan star Pato rules out Chelsea move (Jul 10, 2010 18:02 GMT)
AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has ruled out a move to Chelsea, insisting he wants to spend at least another four seasons with the Rossoneri.

Friendlies: Keane back as Spurs rout Cherries (Jul 10, 2010 16:19 GMT)
Robbie Keane made his Tottenham Hotspur return but it was fellow striker Roman Pavlyuchenko who shone in a 4-0 friendly win at Bournemouth.

Benfica to keep Luiz after rejecting City bid (Jul 10, 2010 14:33 GMT)
Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira has confirmed Manchester City made an offer for David Luiz but insists the defender will stay at the club.

Ancelotti: City will sign Dzeko and Kolarov (Jul 10, 2010 13:34 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Manchester City to sign both Edin Dzeko and Aleksandar Kolarov this summer.

Ancelotti wants Kaka but deal is unlikely (Jul 10, 2010 13:19 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated his desire to be reunited with Kaka, but believes there is no chance of taking him to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Redknapp rules out Robbie Keane loan move (Jul 10, 2010 12:26 GMT)
Robbie Keane will not be allowed to leave Tottenham on loan, despite a successful spell with Celtic last season.

Balotelli could be ready to quit Inter Milan (Jul 10, 2010 12:15 GMT)
Mario Balotelli has suggested he could be ready to quit Inter Milan if he is not a key part of Rafael Benitez's plans next season.

West Ham reach agreement over Barrera (Jul 10, 2010 11:31 GMT)
Pumas president Victor Mahbub has confirmed they have reached an agreement with West Ham over Pablo Barrera.

Juve confident of signing City target Dzeko (Jul 10, 2010 09:39 GMT)
Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has said they are confident of beating Manchester City to the signing of Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.

Gary Neville could miss start of new season (Jul 10, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Manchester United captain Gary Neville has been ruled out of the club's summer tour because of injury.

Phil Neville making good progress from injury (Jul 9, 2010 18:52 GMT)
Everton captain Phil Neville is delighted with the progress of his rehabilitation from a knee operation.

West Ham confident of Pablo Barrera deal (Jul 9, 2010 13:27 GMT)
West Ham have confirmed to Soccernet that they expect to sort out a work permit for Mexico winger Pablo Barrera and complete the transfer "in the next seven days."

Redknapp dismisses Spurs' Pienaar link (Jul 9, 2010 13:25 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he admires Everton's Steven Pienaar, but says there is no truth in reports the 28-year-old will be at White Hart Lane next season.

Free agent Campbell in talks with Sunderland (Jul 9, 2010 11:23 GMT)
Free agent Sol Campbell has held talks with Sunderland regarding a possible move to the North East, although Steve Bruce also retains an interest in Schalke defender Heiko Westermann.

Mancini confirms interest in Balotelli and Dzeko (Jul 9, 2010 09:50 GMT)
Manchester City manager has admitted he is ready to swoop in for Inter Milan forward Mario Balotelli and says the club possess "more than just an interest" in Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.

Forward Kuyt pledges loyalty to Liverpool (Jul 9, 2010 07:57 GMT)
Dirk Kuyt has provided new Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson with a piece of good news by declaring his intention to remain at Anfield next season.

Hughes advisor denies money suggestions (Jul 9, 2010 07:47 GMT)
Mark Hughes is chasing the big challenge not the big money, according to his confidante and advisor Kia Joorabchian.

Birmingham to offer McLeish improved deal (Jul 9, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Birmingham are to offer an improved contract to manager Alex McLeish when club owner Carson Yeung and chairman Peter Pannu return from the World Cup.

Mascherano to hand Hodgson transfer request (Jul 8, 2010 20:22 GMT)
Argentina captain Javier Mascherano will inform new Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson in the next 48 hours that he wants to leave Anfield.

Friedel confident Villa can cope with departures (Jul 8, 2010 18:44 GMT)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel is confident the club can handle any departures this summer and will be able to mount a serious challenge for fourth place again in the coming season.

Fergie: Hargreaves to miss start of season (Jul 8, 2010 18:11 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Owen Hargreaves will miss the start of the season after suffering another setback following a series of knee problems.

Manchester City snub £16.7m offer for Robinho (Jul 8, 2010 16:02 GMT)
Manchester City have a rejected a £16.7 million offer for Robinho from Turkish club Besiktas.

Sunderland sell £5m Cana to Galatasaray (Jul 8, 2010 15:32 GMT)
Albanian midfielder Lorik Cana has left Sunderland for Turkish club Galatasaray in a deal worth in excess of £5 million, the Premier League club have confirmed.

Man Utd target Sneijder: "I'm staying at Inter" (Jul 8, 2010 15:09 GMT)
Wesley Sneijder has snubbed interest from Manchester United by pledging to stay at Inter Milan next season.

Milan Jovanovic completes Liverpool transfer (Jul 8, 2010 14:15 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Serbia international Milan Jovanovic from Standard Liege on a three-year contract.

Stoke sign Belgium youngster Cuvelier (Jul 8, 2010 14:06 GMT)
Stoke City have completed the signing of Belgium youth international Florent Cuvelier from Portsmouth on a two-year contract.

Spurs reveal new £20m sponsorship deal (Jul 8, 2010 13:42 GMT)
Tottenham have announced a new £20 million shirt sponsorship deal with leading software infrastructure company Autonomy and could double their income further by landing a similar deal for the club's cup games.

Wenger promises more new faces at Arsenal (Jul 8, 2010 11:11 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the arrival of centre-back Laurent Koscielny at Emirates Stadium does not represent the end of his summer recruitment drive.

Hernandez can be 'major influence' at United (Jul 8, 2010 10:09 GMT)
Manchester United assistant boss Mike Phelan believes new signing Javier Hernandez could establish himself as an important player at Old Trafford after watching him shine at the World Cup.

£21m rated Pennant to stay at Zaragoza (Jul 8, 2010 09:50 GMT)
Real Zaragoza president Agapito Iglesias has revealed that Jermaine Pennant has a £21 million buy-out clause in his contract, but warned any interested clubs that the former Liverpool winger is not for sale.

Hodgson confident Gerrard will stay at Liverpool (Jul 8, 2010 08:54 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson believes Steven Gerrard will be staying at Anfield after revealing that he has had "positive" talks with the club captain.

Yorke prepared for Sydney guest appearance (Jul 8, 2010 07:44 GMT)
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke is adamant that he remains competitive and will be able to hold his own when he lines up for Sydney FC against Everton on Saturday.

Chelsea seal Tomas Kalas capture (Jul 7, 2010 17:22 GMT)
Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Tomas Kalas from Czech Republic side Sigma Olomouc.

Arsenal finally conclude Koscielny transfer (Jul 7, 2010 16:10 GMT)
Arsenal have formally announced the signing of defender Laurent Koscielny, who joins the Gunners from Lorient in a deal worth a reported £10 million.

O'Neill urges fringe players to prove their worth (Jul 7, 2010 15:36 GMT)
Martin O'Neill wants Aston Villa's out-of-favour players to take heart from the example of Tottenham full-back Gareth Bale and prove that they deserve a place in the Villains' starting line-up.

Inter president says United want Sneijder (Jul 7, 2010 13:11 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti believes Manchester United are interested in signing Wesley Sneijder.

Wigan's Tomasz Kupisz returns to Poland (Jul 7, 2010 13:04 GMT)
Wigan's reserve team striker Tomasz Kupisz has returned to his homeland after joining Polish club Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Hammers keen on Gosling after Everton exit (Jul 7, 2010 12:58 GMT)
West Ham have confirmed to Soccernet they are interested in signing England Under-21 midfielder Dan Gosling.

Patrick Vieira calls time on international career (Jul 7, 2010 12:36 GMT)
Patrick Vieira has confirmed he is no longer interested in playing for France and will devote his time to Manchester City.

West Ham had deal in place to sign Klose (Jul 7, 2010 12:13 GMT)
West Ham have revealed a deal was in place to sign Germany star Miroslav Klose from Bayern Munich before his World Cup performances put the deal in jeopardy.

Beckford relishing Premier League challenge (Jul 7, 2010 11:35 GMT)
Everton striker Jermaine Beckford admits he cannot wait to make his Premier League bow for the Toffees, and insists he is ready to prove that he can cut it in the top flight.

Celtic eye second loan deal for Robbie Keane (Jul 7, 2010 10:49 GMT)
Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby has confirmed the Hoops are chasing the signature of Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, who shone while on loan at Parkhead in the second half of last season.

Arsenal set to confirm Koscielny signing (Jul 7, 2010 10:47 GMT)
Arsenal are set to confirm the signing of defender Laurent Koscielny from Lorient.

McLeish: No extra time off for Nikola Zigic (Jul 7, 2010 10:05 GMT)
New Birmingham City striker Nikola Zigic will be reporting back to pre-season training at the same time as his team-mates, after boss Alex McLeish told him he would not be allowed any extra holiday.

West Brom confirm interest in Piquionne (Jul 7, 2010 09:46 GMT)
West Brom have confirmed their interest in signing striker Frederic Piquionne who played a major role in Portsmouth reaching last season's FA Cup final.

Given: Champions League or bust for Mancini (Jul 7, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Shay Given fears Roberto Mancini will be sacked if he does not deliver Champions League football next season.

Heskey tips Delfouneso for England success (Jul 6, 2010 16:56 GMT)
Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey says young striker Nathan Delfouneso has got what it takes to become a star on the internatioanl stage for England.

Johnson excited by City prospects after signings (Jul 6, 2010 16:39 GMT)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson is excited by his side's prospects ahead of the new Premier League season, and insists he is not daunted by the influx of new faces at Eastlands.

Torres to seek Liverpool talks on future (Jul 6, 2010 13:38 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he wants to know what is really happening at the club before committing his future to the Reds.

ESPN kick-off live coverage at Stamford Bridge (Jul 6, 2010 10:14 GMT)
ESPN's live coverage of the new Premier League season begins at Stamford Bridge when defending champions Chelsea take on newly promoted West Bromwich Albion on August 14.

Inter rejected City offer for Balotelli (Jul 6, 2010 09:11 GMT)
Inter Milan have turned down an offer for striker Mario Balotelli from Premier League side Manchester City, according to the player's agent.

Abramovich jets out for £55 million Torres (Jul 6, 2010 07:22 GMT)
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has flown to South Africa to try to complete the signing of Fernando Torres, with sources telling Soccernet he is willing to pay up to £55 million.

Manchester United target £25m Wesley Sneijder (Jul 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Wesley Sneijder is a £25 million transfer target for Manchester United, according to widespread reports in the UK press.

Spurs target Forlan snubs English clubs (Jul 6, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Tottenham target Diego Forlan has no intention of quitting Atletico Madrid to return to the Premier League - with any club.

Ferdinand could be fit for United's opener (Jul 6, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Manchester United have revealed Rio Ferdinand may be fit for the opening game of the 2010-11 season against Newcastle despite reports he could face several months on the sidelines after suffering a knee ligament injury in the build-up to the World Cu

Santos hoping to prolong Robinho loan deal (Jul 5, 2010 20:47 GMT)
Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro has revealed he is hopeful the club can agree a deal to keep Robinho on loan until the end of the year.

Merida: I didn't think twice about joining Atleti (Jul 5, 2010 20:21 GMT)
Former Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida has revealed he was unhappy in north London and did not think twice about signing for Atletico Madrid earlier this summer.

Hammers close in on Piquionne transfer (Jul 5, 2010 17:20 GMT)
Avram Grant is on the verge of bringing one of his Portsmouth old boys to West Ham with Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne on the verge of concluding a deal to move to Upton Park.

Agent denies saying Torres could move on (Jul 5, 2010 16:56 GMT)
Fernando Torres' agent insists he has made no statement to the English press about the Liverpool striker's future.

Potters target pledges future to Newcastle (Jul 5, 2010 15:59 GMT)
Stoke City transfer target Andy Carroll has no intention of heading to the Britannia Stadium after declaring "Newcastle are the only club for me".

Bordeaux cannot afford Nice striker Remy (Jul 5, 2010 15:38 GMT)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud says the club will not be able to afford Nice striker Loic Remy.

Bolton boss tracking Real Madrid pair (Jul 5, 2010 15:36 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers are closing in on a £5 million deal for Real Madrid youngsters Marcos Alonso and Rodrigo Moreno.

Wigan in hunt for Portsmouth starlet Sowah (Jul 5, 2010 14:37 GMT)
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is set to swoop for Portsmouth's highly-rated teenage defender Lenny Sowah, according to reports in the UK press.

Forlan remains committed to Atletico Madrid (Jul 5, 2010 14:34 GMT)
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan insists he has no interest in joining Tottenham this summer.

Toure sad to leave Barca, plans return (Jul 5, 2010 11:47 GMT)
New Manchester City signing Yaya Toure admits he was sad to leave Barcelona but says he will return to the Catalan club one day.

Newcastle land Nottingham Forest star Perch (Jul 5, 2010 11:28 GMT)
Newcastle United have begun their summer recruitment drive with the signing of utility man James Perch from Nottingham Forest.

Hennessey signs new contract with Wolves (Jul 5, 2010 11:23 GMT)
Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has signed a new five-year contract at Molineux.

Clark brushes aside talk of Fulham interest (Jul 5, 2010 11:20 GMT)
Huddersfield Town boss Lee Clark has moved to distance himself with speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at Fulham.

Torres' agent admits striker could move on (Jul 5, 2010 09:20 GMT)
The agent of Fernando Torres has suggested the striker could be on the move this summer, refusing to say he would stay with Liverpool.

Redknapp and Defoe want Cole at Spurs (Jul 5, 2010 08:27 GMT)
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has underlined his desire to sign Joe Cole.

Deco closing in on transfer to Fluminense (Jul 5, 2010 08:23 GMT)
Deco looks set to leave Chelsea to return home to Brazil after agreeing terms with Fluminense.

Agent: Ghana starlet Ayew wants Italy move (Jul 4, 2010 21:30 GMT)
Ghana starlet Andre Ayew wants to play in Italy next season, according to his agent.

Thomas tells Baggies: Let's do a Birmingham (Jul 4, 2010 19:23 GMT)
Jerome Thomas has told his West Bromwich Albion team-mates to "do a Birmingham" as they bid to establish themselves as Premier League regulars.

Teenager Jones targets big season with Blackburn (Jul 4, 2010 19:05 GMT)
Young Blackburn defender Phil Jones is planning on making a name for himself at Ewood Park as preparations for the new season begin in earnest.

Torres happy with Hodgson (Jul 4, 2010 18:21 GMT)
Fernando Torres believes Roy Hodgson is the right appointment for Liverpool but says he will not discuss his future until after the World Cup.

O'Connor's Blues deal rests on fitness proof (Jul 4, 2010 18:15 GMT)
Gary O'Connor is battling to prove his fitness to Birmingham City before signing a new contract with the club.

Ramos feels Madrid will sign Gerrard and Cole (Jul 4, 2010 17:02 GMT)
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos expects the club to complete deals for Ashley Cole and Steven Gerrard this summer.

Agent: Chelsea and Bayern want Ramires (Jul 4, 2010 16:34 GMT)
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are eager to sign Benfica midfielder Ramires, according to the player's agent.

Hodgson keeping focus on British signings (Jul 4, 2010 16:15 GMT)
Roy Hodgson says he will focus on signing British players as he looks to reshape the squad at Liverpool.

Parma announce deal to sign Bojinov (Jul 4, 2010 14:51 GMT)
Parma have announced the signing of Bulgaria striker Valeri Bojinov from Manchester City.

Hernandez wants to fight for United place (Jul 4, 2010 14:41 GMT)
Javier Hernandez is eager to compete for a first-team place at Manchester United next season amid rumours of a loan move.

Redknapp admits interest in Forlan (Jul 4, 2010 13:43 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted his interest in signing Uruguay striker Diego Forlan.

West Ham move for Mexico winger Barrera (Jul 4, 2010 11:15 GMT)
West Ham have launched a £4 million bid for Mexico World Cup winger Pablo Barrera. The Hammers believe they are close to a deal with Pumas, as the club that just survived relegation embarks on a substantial rebuilding process under new manager Avram

Pique: Cesc wearing Barca shirt in his heart (Jul 4, 2010 09:33 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has his heart set on playing at Barcelona next season, according to his Spain team-mate Gerard Pique.

Ferguson was interested in Villa (Jul 4, 2010 07:41 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he considered a move for David Villa before the World Cup's leading scorer joined Barcelona prior to the start of the tournament.

Enrique full of confidence for new season (Jul 3, 2010 16:51 GMT)
Newcastle defender Jose Enriques believes the club has the best supporters in Europe, and his team can do more than just survive in the Premier League.

United coach would welcome Forlan back (Jul 3, 2010 14:56 GMT)
Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen believes former striker Diego Forlan would be welcomed back at Old Trafford with open arms.

Mancini hails Kolarov as Lazio target Belhadj (Jul 3, 2010 13:06 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has given a strong hint that he wants to sign Lazio left back Aleksandar Kolarov.

Barca could walk away from Fabregas deal (Jul 3, 2010 10:20 GMT)
New Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has suggested they are ready to walk away from the deal to sign Cesc Fabregas if Arsenal do not lower their demands.

Donovan plays down LA Galaxy exit talk (Jul 3, 2010 09:10 GMT)
Landon Donovan has played down speculation about a return to the Premier League by insisting he is "excited" to be back at LA Galaxy.

Carragher expects Gerrard and Torres to stay (Jul 3, 2010 08:21 GMT)
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is confident star players Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will still be at the club next season.

Benayoun completes move to Chelsea (Jul 3, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Chelsea have completed the signing of Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

O'Neill adds to call for winter break (Jul 2, 2010 17:56 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has joined England coach Fabio Capello in calling for a winter break in the Premier League.

Blackpool to adapt transfer policy (Jul 2, 2010 17:26 GMT)
Blackpool chairman Carl Oyston has revealed he and manager Ian Holloway are looking to improve their transfer policy.

Sunderland sign Egypt star Al-Muhammadi (Jul 2, 2010 16:38 GMT)
Sunderland have announced their third signing of the summer with Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi joining the club on a season-long loan deal.

Manchester City complete Yaya Toure deal (Jul 2, 2010 11:07 GMT)
Manchester City have completed the signing of Yaya Toure from Barcelona on a five-year deal.

Hammers consider fresh bid for Neymar (Jul 2, 2010 11:00 GMT)
West Ham have confirmed to Soccernet that they have not given up hope of signing Brazilian wonderkid Neymar but Upton Park insiders described the move as "complicated' because of third-party owners.

Krasic wants Juve move but won't rule out City (Jul 2, 2010 09:26 GMT)
CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic has reiterated his desire to join Juventus but has suggested he could consider a move to Manchester City.

AC Milan vice-president cools Fabiano talk (Jul 2, 2010 09:25 GMT)
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has played down speculation linking Brazil star Luis Fabiano with a move to the San Siro.

Agent: Balotelli may be open to City move (Jul 2, 2010 08:43 GMT)
Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli could be open to a big-money move to Manchester City, according to his agent.

Hodgson wants Dalglish to stay at Liverpool (Jul 2, 2010 08:24 GMT)
New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is keen to retain the services of club legend Kenny Dalglish.

Ozil open to joining United or Chelsea (Jul 2, 2010 07:44 GMT)
Germany star Mesut Ozil has revealed he would be open to a move to Manchester United or Chelsea.

Greening joins Fulham on permanent deal (Jul 2, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Jonathan Greening has joined Fulham on a permanent deal following his season-long loan from West Brom.

Petrov slams 'unprofessional' City (Jul 2, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Martin Petrov has accused Manchester City of being unprofessional towards him as his contract with the club ran out.

Platt joins Man City's coaching staff (Jul 2, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Former England midfielder David Platt has joined Manchester City as first-team coach.

Simonsen released on free by Stoke (Jul 2, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Goalkeeper Steve Simonsen has left Stoke on a free transfer, the Premier League club have announced.

Hodgson eager for star players to stay put (Jul 1, 2010 16:14 GMT)
New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson hopes to persuade star players such as Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres to stay with the club.

No bids for Liverpool yet, reveals Broughton (Jul 1, 2010 16:00 GMT)
Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton has admitted that the club have received no bids as yet but he is hoping interested parties will be submitting their initial offers later this month.

Calum Davenport found not guilty of ABH (Jul 1, 2010 14:09 GMT)
Former West Ham defender Calum Davenport has been cleared of actual bodily harm against his sister during a drunken row.

West Brom turn down Hammers' bid for Dorrans (Jul 1, 2010 13:50 GMT)
West Brom have confirmed they have turned down an increased offer from West Ham for midfielder Graham Dorrans.

Joe Cole staying in England - agent (Jul 1, 2010 13:31 GMT)
Joe Cole's agent has poured cold water over speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Italy, claiming he is still trying to negotiate a transfer with several English clubs.

New Wolves signing Hunt out until October (Jul 1, 2010 13:29 GMT)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed summer signing Stephen Hunt will not be fit enough to make his debut until October.

Thompson backs Hodgson to succeed at Anfield (Jul 1, 2010 09:03 GMT)
Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson believes the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager will hopefully signal the beginning of a new era at Anfield.

Liverpool confirm appointment of Roy Hodgson (Jul 1, 2010 08:38 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that Roy Hodgson is their new manager after agreeing a compensation deal with Fulham.

Frustrated Fabregas keeps Arsenal option open (Jul 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona transfer target Cesc Fabregas has hinted he may yet stay at Arsenal next season, admitting "everything is possible" and reiterating his love for the London club.

Coyle hails Bolton captures of Petrov, Blake (Jul 1, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle expressed his delight after completing his first two summer signings in Martin Petrov and Robbie Blake.


English Championship
James eyes Premier League return with Bristol City (Jul 31, 2010 14:59 GMT)
David James revealed that he turned down more lucrative offers - including from Premier League clubs - to sign for Bristol City for football and family reasons, with the England goalkeeper immediately targeting a return to the top-flight with the Rob

England goalkeeper James signs for Bristol City (Jul 30, 2010 13:33 GMT)
David James has signed a one-year deal with Championship side Bristol City.

Mido blasts Boro and threatens to stay put (Jul 30, 2010 08:38 GMT)
Mido has accused Middlesbrough of trying to avoid paying him his "financial dues" but said he will not be forced out of the club.

Coventry may move for King upon prison release (Jul 28, 2010 19:56 GMT)
Coventry manager Adrian Boothroyd has said he is happy to talk to Marlon King when he is released from prison next week but insists there are no plans in place to offer the disgraced striker a contract.

Celtic seal £2.4m signing of striker Gary Hooper (Jul 27, 2010 08:03 GMT)
Celtic have confirmed the signing of Scunthorpe striker Gary Hooper, who joins the SPL side for a reported fee of £2.4 million.

Baggies tie winger Chris Brunt to new contract (Jul 27, 2010 07:45 GMT)
West Brom's preparations for the new season have been given a lift by the news that influential winger Chris Brunt has signed a new three-year contract.

Portsmouth suffer the pre-season tour from hell (Jul 26, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill will be a relieved man with the club's North American tour finally over, even if it did end with a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of DC United.

Crystal Palace come out of administration (Jul 23, 2010 15:55 GMT)
Crystal Palace are finally poised to come out of administration after the deadline to appeal against their Company Voluntary Agreement passed.

Chopra issues ultimatum to struggling Cardiff (Jul 23, 2010 11:04 GMT)
Michael Chopra has issued a stark warning to Cardiff's board, claiming he will quit the club if they do not bring in new players.

Motherwell take action over Cardiff City debt (Jul 23, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Motherwell have demanded Cardiff settle a "substantial'' overdue instalment of the transfer fee due for defender Paul Quinn.

Swansea appoint Brendan Rodgers as new manager (Jul 16, 2010 14:36 GMT)
Former Reading boss Brendan Rodgers has been appointed as manager of Swansea after agreeing a 12-month rolling contract.

HMRC confirms appeal against Portsmouth CVA (Jul 15, 2010 15:02 GMT)
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs have lodged papers in the High Court to appeal the Company Voluntary Agreement with Portsmouth, which could prevent the Championship club exiting administration.

Burnley winger Eagles weighing up Rangers offer (Jul 15, 2010 08:56 GMT)
Rangers hope to complete their first incoming transfer for almost two years after holding talks with Burnley winger Chris Eagles.

Pompey could face points penalty (Jul 15, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Beleaguered Portsmouth face starting the 2010-11 season with another huge points penalty with the taxman almost certain to appeal the Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) which was agreed last month.

Holloway targets familiar quartet for Blackpool (Jul 14, 2010 15:45 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has revealed he is trying to sign four players who helped the club achieve promotion to the Barclays Premier League last season.

Leicester City deny club sale reports (Jul 14, 2010 09:46 GMT)
Leicester have denied reports that chairman Milan Mandaric has reached an agreement to sell the club.

Boro complete McManus signing (Jul 13, 2010 13:00 GMT)
Middlesbrough have completed the £1.5 million signing of Stephem McManus from Celtic, with the defender agreeing a three-year deal with the Championship club.

Miller: There's life after Boyd for Rangers (Jul 11, 2010 14:49 GMT)
Kenny Miller insists there is life after Kris Boyd after the Scottish Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer left Rangers to join Middlesbrough.

Bullard set for Hull talks to decide future (Jul 11, 2010 12:41 GMT)
Jimmy Bullard will hold talks with Hull on Sunday before deciding whether he has a future at Celtic.

Leicester sign Vitor on loan from Benfica for the season (Jul 10, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Paulo Sousa has made his first signing as Leicester manager by securing the services of defender Miguel Vitor from Benfica on a season-long loan deal.

Cardiff's Ledley set for further talks with Celtic (Jul 8, 2010 18:35 GMT)
Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley held further talks with Celtic on Thursday as the Wales international moved closer to joining the Glasgow club.

Doncaster confirm record signing of Sharp (Jul 7, 2010 13:33 GMT)
Doncaster have completed the signing of striker Billy Sharp from Sheffield United in a club record deal.

Leicester confirm Paulo Sousa appointment (Jul 7, 2010 07:58 GMT)
Leicester have appointed former Swansea boss Paulo Sousa as their new coach.

Kris Boyd completes move to Middlesbrough (Jul 5, 2010 16:30 GMT)
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of striker Kris Boyd on a free transfer.

Sousa quits Swansea, in talks with Leicester (Jul 5, 2010 09:28 GMT)
Paulo Sousa looks set to be confirmed as the new manager of Leicester following confirmation of his departure from Championship rivals Swansea.

Striker Boyd confirms Middlesbrough move (Jul 4, 2010 10:32 GMT)
Striker Kris Boyd has confirmed he will join Championship club Middlesbrough on a Bosman move after leaving Rangers as a free agent.


English League One
Sheff Wed face winding-up order (Jul 23, 2010 08:45 GMT)
Sheffield Wednesday have been issued with a winding-up order by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, the club have said in a statement.


England
A history of World Cup finals (Jul 10, 2010 07:23 GMT)
Ahead of this year's showpiece between Holland and Spain, Soccernet takes a look back at the previous 17 World Cup finals.