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UEFA Champions League
Marseille's Diawara free to face Man United (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Marseille defender Souleymane Diawara has been cleared of a UEFA disciplinary charge after an incident in the Champions League clash with Spartak Moscow.

Barca's Pique confident of beating Arsenal (Jan 12, 2011 08:21 GMT)
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique claims that Lionel Messi will be key when they come up against Arsenal in the Champions League and says the Spanish club are confident of progress.

Lampard underlines Champions League dream (Jan 2, 2011 13:09 GMT)
Frank Lampard has underlined his determination to win the Champions League with Chelsea before the end of his career.


English National Team
FA hand Southgate elite development role (Jan 31, 2011 14:04 GMT)
Gareth Southgate has been confirmed as the Football Association's new head of elite development.

Arsenal's Wilshere plays down Capello praise (Jan 29, 2011 16:44 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he is only concentrating on learning his trade with the Gunners after being told by Fabio Capello that he is "the future" of the England national side.

Capello: Wilshere to be England's Makelele (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has labelled Jack Wilshere the "future" of England as he prepares to use the Arsenal starlet in the 'Makelele' role on a permanent basis.

Mancini: Hart can be among world's best (Jan 27, 2011 14:33 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has backed Joe Hart to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world - as he long as continues to work at his game.

Hammers plan court action over Ashton (Jan 27, 2011 12:04 GMT)
West Ham United will issue a writ against the FA for £10.5 million in compensation for England international Dean Ashton, who had to retire due to a persistent injury.

Wolves defender Stearman eyes England call (Jan 26, 2011 09:54 GMT)
Wolves central defender Richard Stearman is targeting an England call-up after signing a new three-and-a-half year contract.

Capello tells England No.1 Hart to bypass errors (Jan 26, 2011 08:00 GMT)
England boss Fabio Capello wants goalkeeper Joe Hart to remain focused so he can become a world-class player.

Wales boss Speed backs Home Internationals (Jan 13, 2011 08:00 GMT)
New Wales manager Gary Speed would welcome the return of a Home Internationals tournament - but does not believe it could be an annual event.

Rooney set to play for Great Britain at Olympics (Jan 12, 2011 08:34 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has been earmarked as one of the three overage players for the Great Britain Olympic team.

FA's Horne in 'cold sweat' over Qatar World Cup (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has branded the prospect of the 2022 World Cup being held in the winter a "logistical nightmare''.

Capello to get English assistant (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The Football Association has revealed it hopes to appoint a young English coach to work under Fabio Capello by the end of next month.

FA rules out regular Home Internationals (Jan 11, 2011 12:39 GMT)
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has insisted that the possible return of the Home Internationals would only be a "one-off" event.

Macca: Beckham can return for England (Jan 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Former England winger Steve McManaman believes that Tottenham target David Beckham has what it takes to break back into England fold.

FA denies Redknapp-Beckham England bill (Jan 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The Football Association has denied any talks have taken place lining up David Beckham for an England management role alongside Harry Redknapp.

GB Olympic team want Bale (Jan 4, 2011 18:04 GMT)
Gareth Bale is wanted as a 'must have' player for the 2012 Great Britain Olympic Team, and ESPNsoccernet has learned that discreet enquires have already been made to the Welsh FA about his potential availability.


English Premier League
Blues seal £21.3m Luiz deal (Jan 31, 2011 23:35 GMT)
Chelsea have continued their extensive deadline day spending with the £21.3 million signing of Benfica's Brazilian defender David Luiz.

Chelsea sign £50m Liverpool striker Torres (Jan 31, 2011 23:23 GMT)
Chelsea have completed the signing of Spain striker Fernando Torres from Liverpool in a deal reported to be worth £45 million.

Gudjohnsen ends Stoke nightmare to join Fulham (Jan 31, 2011 23:18 GMT)
Stoke City have confirmed that forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has signed for Fulham on loan until the end of the season.

Andy Carroll completes £35m move to Liverpool (Jan 31, 2011 22:51 GMT)
Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll could become the seventh most expensive player in the history of football after it was reported he is en route to sign for Liverpool on transfer deadline day.

Spurs fail in last-ditch Charlie Adam bid (Jan 31, 2011 22:01 GMT)
Despite being the subject of interest from Liverpool, Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam will be remaining at Bloomfield Road.

Chelsea loan young striker Sturridge to Bolton (Jan 31, 2011 21:24 GMT)
Chelsea's young striker Daniel Sturridge has moved on loan to Bolton Wanderers for the remainder of the Premier League season.

Liverpool confirm £22.7m Luis Suarez signing (Jan 31, 2011 20:56 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed they have agreed the sale of Fernando Torres to Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Beattie to Blackpool, Diouf in at Rangers (Jan 31, 2011 20:32 GMT)
Rangers striker James Beattie has returned to English football after joining Blackpool on loan for the remainder of the season, while Blackburn Rovers forward El Hadji Diouf heads to Ibrox.

Blackburn strengthen with Rochina and Formica (Jan 31, 2011 20:32 GMT)
Blackburn have signed Barcelona striker Ruben Rochina for an undisclosed fee.

Ireland joins Newcastle (Jan 31, 2011 20:12 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland has joined Newcastle United on loan for the remainder of the season, the Magpies have confirmed.

Liverpool confirm Torres deal agreed with Blues (Jan 31, 2011 19:40 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed they have agreed the sale of Fernando Torres to Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Villa secure United States star Bradley on loan (Jan 31, 2011 19:33 GMT)
Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Michael Bradley until the end of the season.

Blues on brink of Luiz deal (Jan 31, 2011 18:55 GMT)
Chelsea have resurrected their bid to sign David Luiz and the Benfica defender is expected to complete a transfer worth £21 million prior to the close of the transfer window.

Chelsea announce £70.9m loss in latest results (Jan 31, 2011 18:36 GMT)
Chelsea have announced that they have become "cash positive" after releasing their latest results for the financial year ending June 30, 2010, though the figures also reveal a £70.9 million loss.

Bruce expects Henderson to stay (Jan 31, 2011 16:57 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed the Premier League's big guns have all made enquiries about Jordan Henderson but remains confident the highly-rated midfielder will still be at the Stadium of Light next season.

Angry Holloway rages against FA fine (Jan 31, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway intends to appeal against his £25,000 fine for fielding a weakened side after revealing his offer of resignation was turned down by chairman Karl Oyston.

Liverpool succeed with £35m bid for Carroll (Jan 31, 2011 16:42 GMT)
Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll could become the seventh most expensive player in the history of football after it was reported he is en route to sign for Liverpool on transfer deadline day.

Blackpool sign Reid (Jan 31, 2011 15:29 GMT)
Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid has joined Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, the Wearside club have confirmed.

Italy's Amauri rejects West Brom and Fulham (Jan 31, 2011 14:44 GMT)
Juventus striker Amauri has snubbed moves to West Bromwich Albion and Fulham, according to his agent Ernesto Bronzetti.

Neil Lennon confirms Abdoulaye Faye interest (Jan 31, 2011 14:36 GMT)
Neil Lennon has admitted his interest in bringing Abdoulaye Faye to Celtic but denied the Stoke defender was in Glasgow preparing to sign.

Chelsea edge closer to Fernando Torres deal (Jan 31, 2011 13:42 GMT)
Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay is waiting at the club's Cobham training ground for the arrival of Fernando Torres in order to complete a deal worth £80 million in transfer fee and wages.

Spurs target Aguero signs new Atletico deal (Jan 31, 2011 13:40 GMT)
Sergio Aguero has officially signed a contract extension with Atletico Madrid to effectively end transfer speculation linking the Argentina striker with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Bolton close in on Daniel Sturridge loan deal (Jan 31, 2011 12:19 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers are eager to sign Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge on loan after missing out on Arsenal's Carlos Vela.

Newcastle reject £30m Liverpool bid for Carroll (Jan 31, 2011 11:22 GMT)
Newcastle United have rejected a £30 million bid for striker Andy Carroll from an "unnamed Premier League club", widely believed to be Liverpool.

Torres is not for sale, insists Reds boss Dalglish (Jan 31, 2011 11:05 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has reiterated that Fernando Torres is not for sale as speculation intensifies that the striker could be set to leave Liverpool for Chelsea in a £50 million deal.

Reds defender Konchesky joins Forest on loan (Jan 31, 2011 10:03 GMT)
Liverpool defender Paul Konchesky has joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan.

Birmingham confirm Obafemi Martins deal (Jan 31, 2011 09:50 GMT)
Birmingham City have confirmed the loan signing of Obafemi Martins from Rubin Kazan, after the 26-year-old Nigerian passed a medical at St Andrew's.

Stoke striker Tuncay set for Wolfsburg medical (Jan 31, 2011 08:57 GMT)
Stoke City striker Tuncay Sanli has travelled to Wolfsburg to undergo a medical as he puts the finishing touches to a reported £4 million move.

Everton target Eagles wants Prem Lge return (Jan 31, 2011 08:26 GMT)
Everton transfer target Chris Eagles would love a return to the Premier League but is happy to leave his future in the hands of his current club, Burnley.

Harry's Christmas and 'smash-it-gate' (Jan 31, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The Fifth Official says Harry Redknapp will be like a kid at Christmas on transfer deadline day.

Torres move to spark Liverpool spending spree? (Jan 31, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Fernando Torres' potential £50 million move to Chelsea is set to spark a frenzy of deadline day transfer action as Liverpool prepare to reinvest the fee.

Redknapp denies making £38m Aguero bid (Jan 31, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has dismissed reports Tottenham have had a club-record £38 million bid for Sergio Aguero rejected by Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool to demand Anelka in Torres deal (Jan 30, 2011 22:02 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet has been informed on Sunday night that Liverpool do not wish to sell Fernando Torres, but would be willing to do a deal worth £50 million which includes Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka returning to Anfield.

West Ham will sign Keane for four years (Jan 30, 2011 18:23 GMT)
Robbie Keane has signed a four-and-a-half year contract with West Ham, but the deal will be ripped up if the club are relegated at the end of the season.

Owen happy to take rare chance for Man Utd (Jan 30, 2011 14:28 GMT)
Michael Owen admits he took to the field in Manchester United's FA Cup win at Southampton fearing he might have to wait another three months for his next start.

Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara signs for Wolves (Jan 30, 2011 14:06 GMT)
Wolves are poised to sign Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara on loan for the remainder of the season.

Houllier: Walker good enough for England (Jan 30, 2011 13:33 GMT)
Gerard Houllier believes Aston Villa loanee Kyle Walker has the potential to play for England.

Martinez maintains N'Zogbia is committed (Jan 30, 2011 13:30 GMT)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is convinced Charles N'Zogbia remains committed to helping the club climb away from the relegation zone.

Agger happy to remain a Red under Dalglish (Jan 30, 2011 12:09 GMT)
Fernando Torres may be attempting to force an exit from Liverpool, but Reds defender Daniel Agger says he has no intention of leaving Anfield in the near future.

Villa's Ireland arrives in Newcastle for medical (Jan 30, 2011 11:34 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is poised to join Newcastle United on loan for the remainder of the season.

Suarez passes medical, makes Liverpool vow (Jan 30, 2011 09:52 GMT)
Luis Suarez says he is joining a club that belongs in the Champions League as he prepares to complete his £22.8 million move to Liverpool.

Vela joins West Brom on loan (Jan 29, 2011 20:54 GMT)
West Brom have secured the loan signing of Arsenal striker Carlos Vela until the end of the season.

Chelsea will have to offer £50m for Torres (Jan 29, 2011 16:22 GMT)
Fernando Torres will only leave Anfield for the £50 million buy-out fee contained in his contract, according to well placed ESPNsoccernet sources.

Sunderland sign Muntari and Sessegnon (Jan 29, 2011 15:05 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has finally made a transfer breakthrough when he secured Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari on loan for the rest of the season.

Spurs fail with £25m bid for Newcastle's Carroll (Jan 29, 2011 14:02 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur have failed with a reported offer of £25 million for Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll.

USA midfielder Michael Bradley loaned to Villa (Jan 29, 2011 13:23 GMT)
USA midfielder Michael Bradley is heading to the Premier League for a loan spell with Aston Villa.

Kompany: Fighting spirit gives City an edge (Jan 29, 2011 13:11 GMT)
Vincent Kompany has given an insight into how fierce Manchester City training sessions have become as they bid for glory on three fronts.

Captain Danny Murphy commits to Fulham (Jan 29, 2011 12:26 GMT)
Fulham have confirmed that club captain Danny Murphy has signed a new contract at Craven Cottage.

Given prepared to drop down to Championship (Jan 29, 2011 11:55 GMT)
Shay Given has broken his silence on his future, with the Manchester City goalkeeper claiming he is prepared to drop down into the Championship in a bid to secure regular first-team football.

Chelsea prepare £40m bid for wantaway Torres (Jan 29, 2011 10:47 GMT)
Chelsea are preparing to make a third bid for Fernando Torres following the news that Liverpool rejected a transfer request from the Spanish striker on Friday night.

Redknapp firmly rules out summer exit for Bale (Jan 29, 2011 10:24 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has reiterated that Tottenham will not countenance a sale of Gareth Bale at any price, following reports that Inter will offer £40 million in the summer.

United confirm interest in Ajax's Stekelenburg (Jan 29, 2011 10:04 GMT)
Manchester United have put Netherlands international Maarten Stekelenburg at the top of their list to replace retiring goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Jerome denies wanting out of Birmingham (Jan 29, 2011 09:52 GMT)
Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome has pledged his future to the Carling Cup finalists and said he will only leave if told he is not wanted.

Liverpool reject Torres transfer request (Jan 29, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool have rejected a transfer request from Fernando Torres and told the Spain striker they expect him to honour his long-term contract.

Hughes wants unhappy Gera to stay at Fulham (Jan 28, 2011 18:48 GMT)
Hughes is desperate to keep Zoltan Gera at Craven Cottage with Blackpool and West Ham among a string of clubs pursuing the Hungarian forward.

Fergie admits interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain (Jan 28, 2011 18:10 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he rates Southampton flyer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain very highly, although the Manchester United manager refused to confirm whether the club was in the running for his signature.

Liverpool agree fee with Ajax for Suarez (Jan 28, 2011 17:06 GMT)
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Luis Suarez from Ajax for £22.8 million.

Woodgate turns down Wolves loan move (Jan 28, 2011 16:31 GMT)
Jonathan Woodgate has turned down the chance to join Wolves, following Niko Kranjcar's lead after the Croatian rejected an offer to move from Tottenham to Werder Bremen.

Wenger happy Almunia remains at Arsenal (Jan 28, 2011 16:24 GMT)
Arsene Wenger insists he is happy Manuel Almunia remains at Arsenal despite the goalkeeper falling down the pe

Holloway vows to resign (Jan 28, 2011 15:20 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has claimed he will hand in his resignation after the club was fined by the Premier League for fielding a weakened team.

Benfica: David Luiz deal to Chelsea is off (Jan 28, 2011 14:29 GMT)
Benfica have issued a statement saying that defender David Luiz will not be moving to Chelsea.

City boss Mancini open to Adebayor return (Jan 28, 2011 13:57 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has left the door open for Emmanuel Adebayor to return to the club, insisting the striker's loan move to Real Madrid will be "good for his confidence".

De Boer expects improved bid for Suarez (Jan 28, 2011 13:46 GMT)
Ajax boss Frank de Boer says there is a "50-50 chance" that Luis Suarez will join Liverpool.

Rubin's Martins moves to Birmingham (Jan 28, 2011 13:35 GMT)
Birmingham City have signed former Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins on a six-month loan from Rubin Kazan, according to the Russian club.

Fergie wants one more year from Scholes (Jan 28, 2011 12:23 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is retaining hope that Paul Scholes will commit to one more year at Manchester United.

Hammers close to Keane loan deal (Jan 28, 2011 12:21 GMT)
West Ham are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, who will join the Hammers until the end of the season with a view to a £6 million move should they stay up.

Chelsea ready to break bank for Torres (Jan 28, 2011 11:56 GMT)
Liverpool will not be bullied into selling Fernando Torres to Chelsea, with Kenny Dalglish determined to hold onto the striker despite reports that he is ready to ask for a move.

Bassong commits to Spurs (Jan 28, 2011 11:04 GMT)
Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong says he is committed to staying at Spurs to fight for his place, following talks with manager Harry Redknapp.

Confusion over Sunderland bid for Fuller (Jan 28, 2011 10:37 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has claimed that Sunderland have tabled a bid for striker Ricardo Fuller, though the Wearsiders have denied making any offer.

Hammers complete Ba deal (Jan 28, 2011 10:31 GMT)
West Ham United have finally completed the protracted transfer of French striker Demba Ba from Hoffenheim, the German club have confirmed.

Blackpool to reject Holloway resignation (Jan 28, 2011 08:56 GMT)
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston insists he will reject any offer of resignation from Ian Holloway after the club was fined £25,000 for fielding an under-strength side against Aston Villa in November.

Adam Johnson injury to scupper SWP move? (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has suffered an injury scare that could hamper Shaun Wright-Phillips' chances of leaving the club on loan.

Reina: Liverpool recovery is 'exciting time' (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has labelled the rest of the season an "exciting time" after back-to-back victories helped to lift the gloom from around Anfield.

Liverpool reject Blues bid for Torres (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that they have rejected an offer from Chelsea for their star striker Fernando Torres.

Inter deny planning £40m offer for Gareth Bale (Jan 27, 2011 23:26 GMT)
Inter Milan official Ernesto Paolillo has denied a report in The Guardian which suggested the club are planning to offer £40 million for Tottenham star Gareth Bale.

Defender Salgado signs new deal with Rovers (Jan 27, 2011 20:36 GMT)
Spanish defender Michel Salgado has extended his stay at Blackburn Rovers by signing a new contract that ties him to the club until the summer of 2012.

Richards hails EPFL (Jan 27, 2011 20:04 GMT)
Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has told ESPNsoccernet he has been "impressed" by the development of the Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) and said the collective body will soon wield real influence in the

Birmingham boss McLeish: I've got backing (Jan 27, 2011 17:19 GMT)
Alex McLeish insists he has the full backing of the Birmingham board and "doesn't feel at all threatened''

Premier League hits Blackpool with £25,000 fine (Jan 27, 2011 17:00 GMT)
Blackpool have been fined £25,000 for fielding a weakened side in their Premier League game against Aston Villa on November 10.

Pallister: Vidic a contender for player of the season (Jan 27, 2011 16:21 GMT)
Former Manchester United defender Gary Pallister believes Nemanja Vidic should be among the favourites to claim this season's player of the year prizes.

January Squad of the Month (Jan 27, 2011 16:03 GMT)
Dale Johnson picks out the top fantasy performers from January's Premier League fixtures.

Plymouth defender Bhasera in Blackpool talks (Jan 27, 2011 15:59 GMT)
Plymouth's Onismor Bhasera is in talks with Blackpool over a loan move to Bloomfield Road.

Adebayor eyes fresh start in Madrid (Jan 27, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor said he was hoping to put a nightmare year behind him after signing a loan deal with Real Madrid.

Hughes fears missing out on Wright-Phillips (Jan 27, 2011 12:54 GMT)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes has admitted the club are struggling to agree the terms of a loan deal with Manchester City for Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Ramsey targeting return to Arsenal first team (Jan 27, 2011 12:26 GMT)
Aaron Ramsey hopes his loan spell at Cardiff City will provide the springboard for a swift return to the Arsenal team.

Birmingham rivals discuss player swap deal (Jan 27, 2011 12:19 GMT)
Local rivals Aston Villa and Birmingham are in talks about a possible swap deal involving Villa central defender Curtis Davies and Blues winger Sebastian Larsson, according to reports.

Hubbard: Failure to axe Grant may cost Hammers (Jan 27, 2011 11:19 GMT)
Norman Hubbard examines the plight of West Ham and their beleaguered manager Avram Grant.

Benfica confirm Luiz offer from Chelsea (Jan 27, 2011 11:16 GMT)
Benfica have confirmed that they have received an offer from Premier League champions Chelsea for Brazil defender David Luiz.

West Ham make final Robbie Keane bid (Jan 27, 2011 10:36 GMT)
Premier League strugglers West Ham United will make a last ditch attempt to sign Robbie Keane and are also seeking a solution to the insurance hitch over the Demba Ba deal.

Mourinho plans to return to Premier League (Jan 27, 2011 09:41 GMT)
Jose Mourinho is apparently eager to secure a move to the Premier League with Manchester United, Manchester City or Chelsea.

Injured Toon striker Carroll to see specialist (Jan 27, 2011 09:37 GMT)
Andrew Carroll has been booked in to see a specialist in Sweden as the Newcastle man continues to struggle to shake off a tendon problem.

Arsenal star Arshavin admits on-pitch struggles (Jan 27, 2011 09:24 GMT)
Arsenal star Andrei Arshavin has admitted his confidence has plummeted so low that he is "afraid" to express himself fully on the pitch.

Arsenal chief unmoved by pleas for signings (Jan 27, 2011 09:10 GMT)
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists they will not be panicked into making signings this month and warned that big-money benefactors could be "run over by a bus" and ruin the club.

Man Utd keeper Van der Sar will retire in May (Jan 27, 2011 08:51 GMT)
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will retire from football at the end of the season, his management agency have confirmed.

Holloway would get slice of Adam profit (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Ian Holloway would get a cut of any transfer fee that Blackpool receive for Liverpool target Charlie Adam.

Kenny frustrated by impasse (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Frustrated Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says if he does not add to his squad before the end of the transfer window, it will not be for a lack of trying.

West Ham's Brady fires parting shot at Keys (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Richard Keys walked away from his job as Sky's football anchorman with a parting shot from West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady that the presenter had "added insult to injury''.

Chelsea linked with £52m double swoop (Jan 26, 2011 23:01 GMT)
Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angel Gil claims the Spanish club have rejected a £52 million bid for Sergio Aguero and Diego Godin from Chelsea.

David Luiz deal to Chelsea on verge of collapse (Jan 26, 2011 19:48 GMT)
A snag over as little as £1 million has put David Luiz's transfer from Benfica to Chelsea on the verge of collapse, ESPNsoccernet can reveal.

Arsenal defender Sagna returns from hospital (Jan 26, 2011 17:22 GMT)
Arsenal have confirmed that Bacary Sagna is "fine" after spending the night in hospital due to a head injury in the club's Carling Cup win over Ipswich Town.

Sky Sports' Keys resigns, blames 'dark forces' (Jan 26, 2011 16:40 GMT)
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has apologised for his role in the sexism row that has seen Angry axed by the broadcaster, and said "dark forces" were at work in a lengthy radio interview on Wednesday afternoon.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 26, 2011 16:16 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 26

Liverpool set Saturday deadline to sign Suarez (Jan 26, 2011 16:03 GMT)
Ajax coach Frank de Boer has told Liverpool they have until Saturday to make an acceptable offer for Luis Suarez, or the Uruguayan forward will not be leaving the Amsterdam club.

Chelsea defender Van Aanholt joins Leicester (Jan 26, 2011 16:00 GMT)
Chelsea defender Patrick van Aanholt has completed his loan move to Sven Goran Eriksson's Leicester City.

Wilshere: We're hungry for silverware (Jan 26, 2011 15:36 GMT)
Jack Wilshere is in no doubt if Arsenal can go on to win the Carling Cup at Wembley next month then more silverware is sure to follow.

Valon Behrami completes Fiorentina switch (Jan 26, 2011 14:28 GMT)
Fiorentina have completed the signing of midfielder Valon Behrami from West Ham United for an undisclosed fee.

Fulham sign Kakuta on loan (Jan 26, 2011 14:16 GMT)
Chelsea forward Gael Kakuta has joined Fulham on loan for the remainder of the season, both clubs have confirmed.

Wenger pours cold water on transfer hopes (Jan 26, 2011 11:38 GMT)
Arsenal's chances of signing Southampton starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in January appear slim after Arsene Wenger hinted the Gunners' January dealings are over.

Rafael to be rested after concussion (Jan 26, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Manchester United full-back Rafael will miss Saturday's FA Cup tie with Southampton after being carried off on a stretcher with concussion during his side's 3-2 win at Blackpool.

Jovanovic hoping for Liverpool chance (Jan 26, 2011 10:36 GMT)
Liverpool forward Milan Jovanovic hopes the appointment of Kenny Dalglish as manager will give him another chance to launch his Anfield career.

Ben Arfa closing in on shock Newcastle return (Jan 26, 2011 09:31 GMT)
Newcastle United playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa could be ready to make his comeback from a double leg fracture much sooner than expected, according to his agent.

Reid ready for Baggies return (Jan 26, 2011 09:17 GMT)
West Brom utility player Steven Reid is hoping to return to action in next Tuesday's home Premier League clash with Wigan after his recovery from knee surgery.

Contract rebels on the radar (Jan 26, 2011 09:07 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at some big names across Europe who will be out of contract in the summer.

McLeish: Larsson staying at Birmingham (Jan 26, 2011 08:58 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called on the club's fans to back Sebastian Larsson after confirming the midfielder will not be sold in January.

Kelly confident of cementing Liverpool place (Jan 26, 2011 08:36 GMT)
Liverpool youngster Martin Kelly believes he cam become a mainstay in the Reds first-team for many years to come after enjoying a breakthrough season at Anfield.

Redknapp: Crouch not for sale (Jan 26, 2011 08:02 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has ruled out the prospect of offloading striker Peter Crouch in the January transfer window.

Terry defends old guard (Jan 26, 2011 08:00 GMT)
John Terry says Chelsea's 30-somethings still have a number of good years ahead of them and is irritated at suggestions that time may be running out for some of the Blues' older players.

Reporter Andy Burton is 'stood down' by Sky (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Sky Sports have removed reporter Andy Burton from Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final second leg between Birmingham and West Ham after he was implicated in the Sian Massey sexism storm.

Leyton Orient back in hunt for Olympic Stadium (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
The delay in deciding the future of the 2012 Olympic Stadium has opened the door for Leyton Orient to make their own last-minute bid.

Henry and Stearman get new Wolves deals (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Captain Karl Henry and defender Richard Stearman have signed new contracts with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Vela nearing loan move away from Emirates (Jan 25, 2011 23:44 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is hopeful of securing a loan move for Carlos Vela, with the Arsenal manager keen to offload the striker to an English club.

Ferguson uncorks a vintage display (Jan 25, 2011 23:13 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Bloomfield Road as Manchester United came back to stun Blackpool.

Berbatov hails Man United spirit (Jan 25, 2011 22:36 GMT)
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov was always confident his side would come back to beat Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Championship: Forest beat Bristol to go fifth (Jan 25, 2011 22:14 GMT)
Nottingham Forest moved up to fifth in the Championship with a 1-0 win at home to Bristol City on Tuesday night.

Prem Lge: United survive huge scare at Blackpool (Jan 25, 2011 21:52 GMT)
Manchester United's invincible run underwent arguably its toughest examination of the season at Bloomfield Road, and it required the withdrawal of Wayne Rooney to inspire a late rescue act as they hit back from two down to win 3-2 at Blackpool.

Man City striker Adebayor secures Real switch (Jan 25, 2011 19:37 GMT)
Real Madrid have signed Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move.

Liverpool forward Babel seals Hoffenheim switch (Jan 25, 2011 18:36 GMT)
Hoffenheim have signed forward Ryan Babel from Liverpool on an iitial two-and-a-half-year contract.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 25, 2011 16:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 25

Sky confirms termination of Gray's contract (Jan 25, 2011 16:25 GMT)
Pundit Andy Gray has left Sky Sports in the aftermath of his controversial comments on female officials.

Diame plays down derogatory Wigan comments (Jan 25, 2011 16:19 GMT)
Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame has expressed disbelief at the storm that has blown up around comments he made about the town in the French media.

Sidwell keen to prove himself at Fulham (Jan 25, 2011 15:47 GMT)
Steve Sidwell has revealed his relief at finally becoming a Fulham player as he prepares for what could be his full debut at Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Mark Lomas (Jan 25, 2011 14:37 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Mark Lomas.

Wenger rules out Woody, no defender deal (Jan 25, 2011 11:12 GMT)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has rubbished suggestions he wanted to sign Jonathan Woodgate from arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur - and said he is "nowhere near" signing a defender.

Ajax unhappy with Reds over Suarez pursuit (Jan 25, 2011 10:07 GMT)
Ajax have told Liverpool to be 'more respectful' in their bid to sign star striker Luis Suarez.

Cruyff: Alves could be sold to Man City (Jan 25, 2011 10:02 GMT)
Barcelona's honorary president Johan Cruyff believes the club should consider selling Dani Alves to Manchester City rather than risk him leaving on a free.

Unhappy midfielder Diame slams 'crappy' Wigan (Jan 25, 2011 09:47 GMT)
Mohamed Diame has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Manchester United and Liverpool after blasting Wigan a "crappy place".

Spurs could leave Keane out of 25-man squad (Jan 25, 2011 08:43 GMT)
Robbie Keane could be excluded from Tottenham Hotspur's updated squad of 25 players for the Premier League, which is to be submitted on February 1 after the transfer window has closed, if he is not transferred this month.

Wenger waiting to make move for Hazard (Jan 25, 2011 08:32 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits that he will try and sign Lille midfielder Eden Hazard, but only when he is made available for transfer.

West Ham sign O'Neil, Ba loan 'nearly done' (Jan 25, 2011 08:16 GMT)
West Ham's high profile signing of £7 million-rated striker Demba Ba from Hoffenheim on loan is ''nearly done'' - but Gary O'Neil has now completed his move from Middlesbrough.

Holloway calls on Adam to shine (Jan 25, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Blackpool face Manchester United on Tuesday night in their rearranged Premier League fixture, live on ESPN in the UK, and manager Ian Holloway wants the in-demand Charlie Adam to show everyone what all the fuss is about.

Terry: Chelsea still in title race after Bolton win (Jan 25, 2011 08:00 GMT)
A defiant John Terry declared Chelsea are not out of the Premier League title race after his side dismantled Bolton 4-0 on Monday night.

Premier Showdown - Jan 22-24 (Jan 25, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Houllier accuses Holloway of double standards (Jan 25, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has admitted he is deeply unhappy with Blackpool's Ian Holloway over his handling of recent transfer negotiations between the two clubs.

Bolton 0-4 Chelsea: Drogba proves to be Lofthouse's heir (Jan 24, 2011 22:52 GMT)
On a night of remembrance, it was Didier Drogba who evoked memories, says Richard Jolly.

Hammers bid for O'Neil accepted (Jan 24, 2011 19:17 GMT)
Middlesbrough have accepted an undisclosed offer from West Ham for midfielder Gary O'Neil.

Striker Elm leaves Fulham for Elfsborg (Jan 24, 2011 19:01 GMT)
Fulham have sold Swedish forward David Elm to Swedish club Elfsborg, for an undisclosed fee.

Increased Luiz offer, no Chelsea deal for Kjaer (Jan 24, 2011 16:52 GMT)
Chelsea increased their offer for David Luiz on Monday night to €25 million plus one young player outside of their main first-team squad.

Evra to decide Man Utd future in summer (Jan 24, 2011 16:18 GMT)
Patrice Evra will sit down with Manchester United in the summer and decide whether or not he will stay with the club, according to the player's agent.

Decision delayed over Olympic Stadium site (Jan 24, 2011 14:59 GMT)
It is reported that a decision on whether the Olympic Stadium site should be awarded to Tottenham or West Ham has been postponed.

Blackpool reject Adam's transfer request (Jan 24, 2011 13:32 GMT)
Blackpool have rejected a transfer request that was submitted by captain Charlie Adam on Monday following a £4 million offer from Liverpool for the midfielder that was rejected by the club.

Newcastle United dismiss Carroll injury fears (Jan 24, 2011 12:50 GMT)
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says Andy Carroll does have a chance of featuring in the club's next Premier League game against Fulham on February 2, despite suggestions the striker had been ruled out for two months.

Wright-Phillips can go for free (Jan 24, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, who cost a staggering £30 million in his last two transfers, has been told he can leave for nothing as the big spending Eastlands club want him off their wage bill and cannot find a club willing to pay a

Hammers 'gamble' on Ba (Jan 24, 2011 12:36 GMT)
West Ham have confessed that they have taken a "gamble" in signing Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba on a six-month loan deal because of his injury problems.

Frank Lampard sits out Chelsea's trip to Bolton (Jan 24, 2011 12:09 GMT)
Chelsea will be without Frank Lampard for Monday's league visit to Bolton after the midfielder failed to travel with the rest of the squad to the Reebok Stadium.

Poulsen aims to enjoy 'new start' with Reds (Jan 24, 2011 11:49 GMT)
Christian Poulsen says he is determined to win over sceptical Liverpool supporters and have a "new start" at Anfield.

Babel u-turn as he heads for Hoffenheim (Jan 24, 2011 11:09 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish revealed on Monday that Ryan Babel will not be leaving Liverpool in the January transfer window.

Kenny on high, Sky humble pie (Jan 24, 2011 10:38 GMT)
The Fifth Official on King Kenny, Olly McTavish and some backward thinking from Sky's presenters.

Karren Brady hits back in row over Olympic site (Jan 24, 2011 10:28 GMT)
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has hit back at Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp as the war of words between the two clubs wrangling over the future of the Olympic Stadium site continues.

Woodgate not joining Arsenal (Jan 24, 2011 09:38 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has rubbished reports that defender Jonathan Woodgate would be joining arch-rivals Arsenal.

Agent reveals Muntari poised to join Sunderland (Jan 24, 2011 09:22 GMT)
Sulley Muntari's agent has confirmed the Inter Milan midfielder will be joining Sunderland on loan after being convinced by Ghana team-mates Asamoah Gyan and John Mensah.

Bolton boss Coyle pays tribute to Lofthouse (Jan 24, 2011 08:45 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes the late Nat Lofthouse would have been a star attraction in the modern era, such were his skills as a centre-forward.

Blackburn boss Kean hails debutant Jones (Jan 24, 2011 08:41 GMT)
Steve Kean feels Blackburn have acquired a gem in Jermaine Jones after the defender impressed on his debut in yesterday's 2-0 Barclays Premier League victory over West Brom.

Sky drops Gray and Keys following sexism row (Jan 24, 2011 08:32 GMT)
Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys and pundit Andy Gray have both been dropped from the channel's coverage of Chelsea's Premier League game against Bolton on Monday night following the sexism row that has swamped the pair.

Dad confirms Saints starlet to join Arsenal (Jan 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The father of Southampton's in-demand teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has confirmed that Arsenal are the "ideal choice" as reports suggest a deal could be agreed imminently.

Ancelotti: Sexy football cost Blues (Jan 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has admitted Chelsea's pursuit of beautiful football has made them vulnerable but he refuses to switch to a more negative style in search of results.

Robin van Persie revels in first Arsenal treble (Jan 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Robin van Persie has revealed he gave up hope of ever scoring a hat-trick for Arsenal last week, days before finally doing so against Wigan on Saturday.

Samba set to sign new deal at Blackburn (Jan 23, 2011 22:41 GMT)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean believes Chris Samba is set to sign a new contract.

Anderson: I want to make history at Man Utd (Jan 23, 2011 21:54 GMT)
Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Anderson wants to emulate club legends Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs by making history at Old Trafford.

Mouche awaiting passport for West Ham move (Jan 23, 2011 20:41 GMT)
West Ham United have had a loan bid for Boca Juniors striker Pablo Mouche accepted but the deal is being held up as the club are waiting for him to obtain a passport.

Team of the Week: January 23, 2011 (Jan 23, 2011 19:03 GMT)
Hat-tricks ensured Dimitar Berbatov and Robin Van Persie a place in our Team of the Week but who else is in?

Ba to join Hammers (Jan 23, 2011 16:15 GMT)
West Ham United have agreed terms with Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba on a six-month loan deal and the move is due to be completed by the end of Monday.

Coe backs Hammers' Olympic stadium bid (Jan 23, 2011 13:54 GMT)
Lord Coe has thrown his support behind West Ham's bid to take over the Olympic Stadium.

Suarez keen on England (Jan 23, 2011 12:24 GMT)
Liverpool target Luis Suarez claims he is ready to test himself in the Premier League.

Lukaku's agent confirms Man City interest (Jan 23, 2011 11:48 GMT)
The agent of Belgian starlet Romelu Lukaku has confirmed that Manchester City have joined the race to sign the highly-rated youngster.

Mourinho to make Drogba approach - report (Jan 23, 2011 10:34 GMT)
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is to test the resolve of Chelsea with a cheeky bid for star striker Didier Drogba, according to reports.

Fergie challenges Rooney to match Berbatov (Jan 23, 2011 09:42 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has challenged Wayne Rooney and his fellow Manchester United forwards to follow Dimitar Berbatov's path to 20 goals this season.

Manchester United deny Qatar takeover talk (Jan 23, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United have denied reports Qatar Holding is attempting to negotiate a £1.5 billion takeover from the current owners.

Rafa targets Premier League return (Jan 22, 2011 23:30 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has announced that he is seeking a return to management in the Premier League.

Holloway: Liverpool's Adam bid disgraceful (Jan 22, 2011 20:10 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway rounded on Liverpool after describing their bid for Charlie Adam, believed to be around £4 million, as "disgraceful''.

Bent delighted after debut strike downs City (Jan 22, 2011 20:06 GMT)
Darren Bent was delighted to end a tough week with a winning goal on his debut as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 1-0.

Grant left angered after 'joke' sending off (Jan 22, 2011 19:56 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant branded the red card he believes cost his side a crucial win at Everton "a joke".

Martinez: Cesc was clever to win penalty (Jan 22, 2011 19:21 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez felt the award of a penalty and resulting red card was "a bit soft" as his side went down 3-0 at Arsenal.

Dalglish reign begins in earnest (Jan 22, 2011 16:27 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Molineux as a Kenny Dalglish-inspired Liverpool thrashed Wolves.

Ajax tell Reds to hurry up on Suarez (Jan 22, 2011 16:11 GMT)
Ajax have warned Liverpool to pick up the pace if they want to complete a deal to sign striker Luis Suarez this month.

Prem Lge: Berbatov, Van Persie hit hat-tricks (Jan 22, 2011 14:40 GMT)
Dimitar Berbatov scored his third hat-trick as Manchester United crushed Birmingham City 5-0 at Old Trafford to stay top of the Premier League.

Muntari nearing Sunderland switch - agent (Jan 22, 2011 14:12 GMT)
Sulley Muntari could be aSunderland player as soon as Tuesday, according to his agent.

Content Ferguson rules out January signings (Jan 22, 2011 13:34 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he won't be bringing any new faces to Old Trafford during the January transfer window.

Benitez: Liverpool malaise not my fault (Jan 22, 2011 13:13 GMT)
Rafael Benitez has denied responsibility for Liverpool's current woes, insisting: "It's not my fault, sorry''.

QPR loan West Brom striker Ishmael Miller (Jan 22, 2011 12:46 GMT)
Championship leaders QPR have raided the Premier League again to land West Brom striker Ishmael Miller.

Birmingham reject Larsson transfer request (Jan 22, 2011 12:20 GMT)
Birmingham City have rejected a transfer request from want-away winger Sebastian Larsson, according to his agent.

Pannu defends Yeung spending at Brum (Jan 22, 2011 11:53 GMT)
Birmingham's acting chairman Peter Pannu has defended club owner Carson Yeung's spending policy although he concedes purchases he has funded "have not substantially improved the team.''

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 22, 2011 11:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 22

Hammers ponder about Diouf (Jan 22, 2011 11:34 GMT)
West Ham United have been offered El-Hadji Diouf by but the relegation strugglers have a number of concerns about the controversial Blackburn Rovers forward.

Ryan Nelsen signs new Blackburn Rovers deal (Jan 22, 2011 10:56 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen has signed a new deal which will keep him at the Premier League club unitl 2013.

Beckham considering permanent Prem Lge switch (Jan 22, 2011 10:19 GMT)
David Beckham will consider a permanent move back to the Premier League on a free transfer as he prepares for his final season with Los Angeles Galaxy.

Mugged Redknapp rules out Forlan swoop (Jan 22, 2011 08:40 GMT)
A trip to watch the Madrid derby ended badly for Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp after he was mugged by local thieves.

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey joins Cardiff on loan (Jan 22, 2011 08:04 GMT)
Cardiff have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Arsenal over the one-month loan of Aaron Ramsey to the Welsh club.

Blackpool reject Liverpool's £4m Adam bid (Jan 22, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool have reportedly had an offer of £4 million turned down for Charlie Adam, with Blackpool boss Ian Holloway expected to hold out for around double that fee.

Moyes blasts Hammers' treatment of Grant (Jan 22, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Everton boss David Moyes has hit out at West Ham over the club's treatment of manager Avram Grant as he prepares to put more pressure on his counterpart in the Premier League on Saturday.

Harry unhappy with Birmingham's Keane claims (Jan 21, 2011 16:47 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has criticised Birmingham over their conduct during Robbie Keane's failed transfer to St Andrew's.

Houllier hits back over Bent (Jan 21, 2011 16:25 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has accused Sunderland of lying as the war of words intensifies following the transfer of Darren Bent.

Carlo Ancelotti denies Sanchez talks (Jan 21, 2011 16:12 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti was in no mood to expand on possible transfer targets in his weekly press conference as he denied that the club have made contact with Udinese over Alexis Sanchez, refused to elaborate on Chelsea's pursuit of David Luiz and rejected r

Youssouf Mulumbu signs new deal with Baggies (Jan 21, 2011 15:32 GMT)
Youssouf Mulumbu has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with West Brom. The deal gives the 24-year-old midfielder improved terms as reward for his impressive performances this season.

Arsenal consider Ramsey and Vela loan deals (Jan 21, 2011 15:07 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is considering sending Aaron Ramsey out on loan to former club Cardiff, while Carlos Vela also in line for a short-term spell away from Emirates Stadium.

Familiar faces on ESPN PFA award shortlist (Jan 21, 2011 15:02 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri is in contention to win a third ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Month award, although he faces stiff competition from four rival players in a tight January race.

McLeish: United can be new 'Invincibles' (Jan 21, 2011 14:41 GMT)
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish believes Manchester United can emulate Arsenal and go through the season unbeaten in the Premier League.

Hughes: We want Kakuta at Fulham (Jan 21, 2011 14:31 GMT)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes has confirmed he is hoping to tie up a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta.

Rafael escapes further ban (Jan 21, 2011 14:22 GMT)
Rafael has escaped with an £8,000 fine and a warning about his future conduct following an FA disciplinary hearing into his reaction following the red card he received during Manchester United's goalless draw at Tottenham last week.

Grant: Focus should be on team (Jan 21, 2011 14:10 GMT)
Avram Grant is determined to put a turbulent week behind him despite continued doubt over his position as West Ham manager.

Reds confirm Suarez and Young interest (Jan 21, 2011 13:04 GMT)
Liverpool transfer supremo Damien Comolli has confirmed the club are interested in signing Ajax striker Luis Suarez and Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.

Giggs set for another season (Jan 21, 2011 12:30 GMT)
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs has confirmed he intends to extend his Old Trafford career into an incredible 22nd season.

Stoke seal Carew loan signing (Jan 21, 2011 12:08 GMT)
Stoke have completed the signing of Aston Villa striker John Carew on loan until the end of the season.

War of words over Olympic Stadium (Jan 21, 2011 11:58 GMT)
The battle for who will take over London's Olympic Stadium is hotting up with both sides firing broadsides at the other.

Sunderland closing in on Ricardo Fuller capture (Jan 21, 2011 11:53 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has suggested that a deal to bring Ricardo Fuller to the club from Stoke City is imminent.

Bent deal ensures safety for Villa (Jan 21, 2011 11:33 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Aston Villa's purchase of Darren Bent was a £24 million insurance policy.

Cottee slams Hammers owners over O'Neill (Jan 21, 2011 11:29 GMT)
West Ham legend Tony Cottee has launched a scathing attack on the club's owners over their handling of the pursuit of Martin O'Neill.

Chimbonda leaves Blackburn (Jan 21, 2011 10:43 GMT)
Blackburn have terminated the contract of unsettled defender Pascal Chimbonda.

Pienaar: Sexy football behind Spurs move (Jan 21, 2011 10:19 GMT)
New Tottenham signing Steven Pienaar has claimed it was the club's attractive football that persuaded him to sign for them ahead of Premier League champions Chelsea.

Raynor: Birthday wish costs Messi €2,500 (Jan 21, 2011 10:05 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Messi is fined €2,500 for wishing his mum happy birthday and St Pauli ban strippers.

Bent relishing debut against City (Jan 21, 2011 09:25 GMT)
Aston Villa newcomer Darren Bent is ready to immediately start justifying his club-record price tag, with the striker hopeful of a debut goal in what he describes as a "mouth-watering" clash with Manchester City.

Raynor: Pennant 'forgot his Porsche in Spain' (Jan 21, 2011 09:22 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Jermaine Pennant forgets his Porsche in Spain and Diego Maradona takes on Carlos Valderrama.

Ferdinand: No additions needed (Jan 21, 2011 08:54 GMT)
Rio Ferdinand is adamant Manchester United have the strongest squad in the Premier League, and does not believe Sir Alex Ferguson needs to add any new faces to the squad in January.

Dalglish: Cole will get Reds chance (Jan 21, 2011 08:23 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has played down the significance of Joe Cole's appearance for Liverpool reserves, with the Anfield boss insisting the move was designed to improve the midfielder's fitness levels.

Rooney hails 'fantastic' Berbatov (Jan 21, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Wayne Rooney has heaped praise on Manchester United strike partner Dimitar Berbatov, describing his team-mate as "fantastic to play with".

Balotelli comments of no concern to Mancini (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Roberto Mancini insists he does not care about Mario Balotelli's enduring capacity to hit the headlines - all the Manchester City manager is bothered about is getting his young striker fit.

Stoke City confirm talks over Carew loan (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Stoke have held talks with Aston Villa striker John Carew, according to assistant manager Dave Kemp.

Dann ruled out for the rest of the season (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Birmingham defender Scott Dann has been ruled out for the rest of the season with the hamstring injury suffered in the Carling Cup tie at West Ham United last week.

UK sports minister slams football administrators (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Football is the worst governed sport in the UK, sports minister Hugh Robertson has claimed.

Wolves sign Hammill (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Wolves have completed the signing of Barnsley's Adam Hammill for an undisclosed fee.

Reina reiterates Reds commitment (Jan 20, 2011 20:23 GMT)
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has reiterated his commitment to the long-term contract he signed last year and is confident he will win trophies with the club.

Kean signs Blackburn extension until 2013 (Jan 20, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Steve Kean has signed a long-term contract to remain as manager of Blackburn until 2013.

Everton sign Sporting teenager Dier on loan (Jan 20, 2011 17:27 GMT)
Everton are to sign 17-year-old English defender Eric Dier on loan from Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese club have announced.

Blackpool boss Holloway: Adam going nowhere (Jan 20, 2011 16:59 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is determined not to sell Charlie Adam during the transfer window - and feels even better about rebuffing Aston Villa's approaches for the midfielder after seeing what they paid for Darren Bent.

'Disappointed' Bruce slams Bent and Houllier (Jan 20, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has criticised the conduct of both Darren Bent and Gerard Houllier after the striker completed his recent move to Aston Villa.

Lindegaard to fight for Man Utd's No. 1 shirt (Jan 20, 2011 16:38 GMT)
Manchester United's new goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard says he has come to the club to take the No. 1 shirt and will not be content to deputise for Edwin van der Sar, or a potential new signing.

Newcastle fear losing Smith for the season (Jan 20, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew fears Alan Smith could be out for the season with the ankle injury he sustained in last weekend's derby against Sunderland.

Liverpool boss Dalglish hopeful over transfers (Jan 20, 2011 15:46 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has confirmed that he will look to add to the Liverpool squad during January after being given the green light by the club's owners.

Pavlyuchenko agent reveals interest in striker (Jan 20, 2011 15:35 GMT)
Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent has confirmed to ESPNsoccernet that the Tottenham striker is attracting interest from the Premier League and the Bundesliga, but any club hoping to sign his client in January must be prepared to meet Tottenham's dema

Sunderland striker Welbeck out until March (Jan 20, 2011 15:19 GMT)
On-loan Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck has been ruled out for six to eight weeks after an exploratory knee operation.

Mancini plays down Lukaku talk (Jan 20, 2011 12:41 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has expressed his admiration for Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku but denied reports he is on the verge of signing for the club.

Abramovich fears UEFA's financial fair play rules (Jan 20, 2011 11:02 GMT)
Roman Abramovich's fear of the impending UEFA Financial Fair Play rules and potential exclusion from the Champions League is behind the Chelsea owner's refusal to pay the full asking price for David Luiz.

Wheater signs for Bolton (Jan 20, 2011 10:22 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers have signed Middlesbrough defender David Wheater for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £2.3 million with £1.5 million in add-ons.

Anichebe and Coleman sign new Everton deals (Jan 20, 2011 09:53 GMT)
Everton pair Victor Anichebe and Seamus Coleman have both signed new four-and-a-half-year contracts, the club have announced. The players are now committed to Everton until the end of the 2014-15 season.

Hughes errors still harming City (Jan 20, 2011 09:43 GMT)
As the exodus goes on at Manchester City, Norman Hubbard assesses Mark Hughes' transfer legacy.

The bargain basement (Jan 20, 2011 09:23 GMT)
Dale Johnson reveals the best value for money players in the Premier League fantasy game.

Drogba: Chelsea need consecutive wins first (Jan 20, 2011 09:22 GMT)
Didier Drogba has spoken about the turmoil within the Chelsea camp - and says that right now all they are looking to do is win two games back-to-back rather than get back into the title race.

Blackburn will not sign Boca star Riquelme (Jan 20, 2011 08:47 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers will not be signing Boca Juniors midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme, ESPNsoccernet sources have revealed, but they are closing in on Birmingham City's Sebastian Larsson.

Chelsea play down Frank Lampard fears (Jan 20, 2011 08:37 GMT)
Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder Frank Lampard limped out of training with a calf injury on Wednesday, but insist it is a minor problem that will not see him suffer another extended spell on the sidelines.

Joe Cole plays in Lancashire Senior Cup (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Joe Cole's Liverpool career dropped to new depths on Wednesday night when he was named in the side to face Manchester City in the Lancashire Senior Cup.

Former Gunner Vieira: Tevez is as good as Henry (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has stated Carlos Tevez is "as good as Thierry Henry" having now witnessed both strikers close up during his illustrious career.

Ferguson's hunger shows no sign of fading (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Having observed Sir Alex Ferguson at work from close quarters, John Brewin has composed a portrait of the boss .

Da Costa charged with sexual assault (Jan 20, 2011 07:59 GMT)
West Ham defender Manuel da Costa has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in a nightclub, Scotland Yard has said.

Ivanovic set to sign new contract with Chelsea (Jan 20, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic looks set to be rewarded for his performances this season with a new deal.

Third Chelsea bid for Benfica's Luiz rejected (Jan 19, 2011 19:00 GMT)
Benfica have turned down a third bid from Chelsea for centre-back David Luiz and are holding out for the full £25 million asking price.

Liverpool chief: We have funds (Jan 19, 2011 18:13 GMT)
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner insists the club's owners are prepared to splash the cash if the right player becomes available in the transfer window.

Modric condemns reports of Spurs exit (Jan 19, 2011 17:42 GMT)
Luka Modric has pledged his future to Tottenham Hotspur and expressed frustration at rumours linking him with a move away from White Hart Lane.

Ronaldo tells Balotelli to 'speak less, play more' (Jan 19, 2011 17:15 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo has told outspoken Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli to talk less and concentrate on his football.

Owner Werner impressed by Dalglish effect (Jan 19, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Liverpool's chairman Tom Werner has admitted Kenny Dalglish has the qualities he is looking for in his pursuit of a long-term manager, and he revealed he has been very impressed with the Scot's impact at Anfield.

Quinn says no to Keane (Jan 19, 2011 16:39 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has moved to quash speculation linking the club with a swoop for Robbie Keane after the departure of Darren Bent.

Scholes still undecided on United future (Jan 19, 2011 15:26 GMT)
Paul Scholes has refused to confirm whether he will still be at Manchester United next season, with the veteran midfielder preferring to concentrate on his current form.

David Luiz and Kjaer top Chelsea wishlist (Jan 19, 2011 15:03 GMT)
Chelsea are stepping up their bid for Benfica centre-back David Luiz, but are also looking at Danish star Simon Kjaer as a back-up if they cannot persuade the Brazilian to move.

Aston Villa defend actions over Bent transfer (Jan 19, 2011 14:40 GMT)
Aston Villa have moved to 'set the record straight' over their signing of Sunderland striker Darren Bent.

Adam: Talk easy to ignore (Jan 19, 2011 13:21 GMT)
Blackpool captain Charlie Adam admits he wants to play ''at the top of the tree'' one day but insists he is not affected by ongoing speculation about his future.

Shaun Wright-Phillips' agent reveals five offers (Jan 19, 2011 13:07 GMT)
Shaun Wright-Phillips is attracting the attention of Fulham and Newcastle, after his agent revealed that the Manchester City winger is not short of options.

RVV: Bale good enough for Real or Barca (Jan 19, 2011 12:45 GMT)
Gareth Bale has taken the Premier League and Europe by storm and his Tottenham team-mate Rafael van der Vaart claims the Welshman is good enough to play for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Behrami set to move on (Jan 19, 2011 11:47 GMT)
West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami has told the club that he is homesick and feels he needs to move away from the club in January.

Blackpool's Campbell positive over Adam (Jan 19, 2011 11:31 GMT)
Blackpool forward DJ Campbell is positive Charlie Adam will pledge his future to the club.

Bilyaletdinov keen to impress as Pienaar goes (Jan 19, 2011 10:52 GMT)
Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov hopes to benefit from Steven Pienaar's move to Tottenham.

Gerrard outlines five-year plan for career (Jan 19, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has set himself the target of playing for another five years.

Bendtner not interested in Hammers move (Jan 19, 2011 10:14 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits his search for a new centre-back is going nowhere - but only because it is tough to match the quality he already has in the Arsenal defence.

Ba stunned by failed medical (Jan 19, 2011 09:50 GMT)
Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba has assured his suitors that he is fully fit and that a failed medical at Stoke came as a shock.

Chasing pack eye up deals (Jan 19, 2011 08:21 GMT)
Jon Carter explores who the chasing pack in the Premier League will target this month.

United eye contract extension for veteran Giggs (Jan 19, 2011 08:14 GMT)
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is planning on opening contract talks with veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs.

Babel favours move to Ajax (Jan 19, 2011 08:01 GMT)
Ryan Babel looks poised to leave Liverpool in this his fourth season at Anfield, but his agent has revealed that he will only join Hoffenheim if a move to Ajax falls through.

Arsenal's Fabregas plays down Denilson rift (Jan 19, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has played down reports of a rift between himself and Denilson after the Brazilian midfielder was quoted questioning his leadership abilities.

United defender Rafael apologises for Dean row (Jan 19, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester United full-back Rafael has apologised for his actions following his controversial red card at Tottenham.

Grant saved as O'Neill snubs Hammers (Jan 18, 2011 23:48 GMT)
Martin O'Neill has performed an astonishing U-turn and has rejected overtures from West Ham United to become their new manager - leaving Avram Grant clinging to his job, possibly all the way until the end of the season.

Bent: Money not reason behind Villa move (Jan 18, 2011 22:38 GMT)
Aston Villa's new record signing Darren Bent has insisted money was not the motivation behind his switch to the Midlands club.

Udinese name price to Chelsea for Sanchez (Jan 18, 2011 21:14 GMT)
Udinese president Gianpaolo Pozzo has claimed he told Chelsea they must pay £25million if they want to sign Chile winger Alexis Sanchez.

Woodgate finally makes Tottenham return (Jan 18, 2011 19:26 GMT)
Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate made his long-awaited comeback from injury today by helping a Spurs XI thrash QPR 9-2 in a training-ground friendly, as Jamie O'Hara also returned from a lengthy spell out.

Keane: Birmingham bid a publicity stunt (Jan 18, 2011 18:29 GMT)
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has questioned whether Birmingham ever had any intention of signing him, claiming that the club's failed attempt to buy him last week was "for a bit of publicity".

Villa complete Darren Bent signing (Jan 18, 2011 17:45 GMT)
New Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has hailed his move to a "massive club" after completing his transfer from Sunderland on Tuesday.

Gunners starlet Emmanuel-Thomas joins Cardiff (Jan 18, 2011 17:25 GMT)
Cardiff have signed Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.

Keane: Birmingham just wanted publicity (Jan 18, 2011 16:20 GMT)
Robbie Keane has accused Birmingham City of publicity hunting, after claiming a deal was never on the table for him to make the move to St Andrew's.

Liverpool accept Hoffenheim bid for Babel (Jan 18, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed they have accepted a bid from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim for wantaway forward Ryan Babel.

Bolton play down SWP link, close on Wheater (Jan 18, 2011 15:30 GMT)
Bolton manager Owen Coyle has played down speculation that he is interested in bringing Shaun Wright-Phillips to the club, but a deal could well be done for Middlesbrough defender David Wheater.

Everton's Pienaar chooses Spurs over Chelsea (Jan 18, 2011 15:12 GMT)
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has announced on his Twitter account that he has chosen to join Tottenham over London rivals Chelsea.

Szczesny ready to take his chance at Arsenal (Jan 18, 2011 14:26 GMT)
Polish youngster Wojciech Szczesny insists he is ready to seize his chance and become Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper.

Marcus Bent seals Sheffield United transfer (Jan 18, 2011 13:56 GMT)
Sheffield United have signed Birmingham striker Marcus Bent on loan until the end of the season.

Blackburn defender Samba reveals Villa interest (Jan 18, 2011 12:29 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers defender Chris Samba has revealed he could join Aston Villa after dialogue began between the two clubs regarding a January transfer.

Bent agrees personal terms over £24m Villa move (Jan 18, 2011 11:43 GMT)
Darren Bent's £24 million move from Sunderland to Aston Villa has edged closer to completion after sources close to the transfer told ESPNsoccernet that the striker has agreed personal terms.

Babel talks up Suarez swap (Jan 18, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Ryan Babel has revealed he is keen to return to Ajax on loan as part of a potential deal for forward Luis Suarez.

West Ham to launch Cole loan bid (Jan 18, 2011 11:01 GMT)
West Ham are ready to make an approach to take one of their old heroes, Joe Cole, back to Upton Park on loan from Liverpool.

Carver returns to Magpies as Pardew assistant (Jan 18, 2011 11:00 GMT)
John Carver has returned to Newcastle as assistant manager to Alan Pardew.

PSG star Luyindula considers West Ham move (Jan 18, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Paris St Germain striker Peguy Luyindula would not rule out a move to West Ham in the January transfer window.

Balotelli states Milan wish, but eyes City stay (Jan 18, 2011 10:31 GMT)
Mario Balotelli has pledged to stay at Manchester City for at least 18 months, but the Italian forward has once again suggested that he views his long-term future at AC Milan.

West Ham place faith in under-fire Avram Grant (Jan 18, 2011 09:33 GMT)
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has confirmed West Ham are "100% behind" Avram Grant and that he will be staying on as manager, as the Hammers are a club that "does the right thing".

Liverpool want Van Bommel (Jan 18, 2011 09:15 GMT)
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel, according to the player's agent.

Blackburn sign Jones (Jan 18, 2011 08:58 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers have completed their second loan signing of the January transfer window in the shape of Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones.

Gerrard desperate for Dalglish to stay on (Jan 18, 2011 08:39 GMT)
Steven Gerrard says he is determined to ensure Liverpool's form improves so Kenny Dalglish is handed the manager's job on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

Fan apologies for push on Steve Harper (Jan 17, 2011 19:40 GMT)
The teenage Sunderland fan who pushed Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper over during the north-east derby has publicly apologised for his actions.

Tottenham have bid for Pienaar accepted (Jan 17, 2011 18:42 GMT)
Everton have confirmed that they have now accepted a fresh bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Steven Pienaar, after David Moyes confirmed on Sunday that Chelsea had also had an accepted bid, believed to be around the £3 million mark.

United defender Rafael charged for ref row (Jan 17, 2011 17:51 GMT)
Manchester United right-back Rafael has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his reaction to his dismissal in Sunday's game against Tottenham.

Ameobi hopes to steer Magpies to safety (Jan 17, 2011 17:40 GMT)
Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is ready to play a leading role in the club's drive for Premier League safety after helping to inflict more misery on Sunderland.

Ryan Babel fined £10,000 for Twitter post (Jan 17, 2011 17:02 GMT)
Liverpool forward Ryan Babel has been fined £10,000 and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association after admitting a charge of improper conduct.

McCarthy sympathises with rival Grant (Jan 17, 2011 16:57 GMT)
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has slammed the treatment of relegation rival Avram Grant at West Ham and claimed: "It can't be fair on him or anyone else.''

Cech: Still work to do for Blues (Jan 17, 2011 16:46 GMT)
Petr Cech claims Chelsea must win their next three matches before they can say their alarming slump is behind them.

Birmingham pull out of Robbie Keane deal (Jan 17, 2011 16:32 GMT)
Birmingham City's acting chairman Peter Pannu has confirmed the club have withdrawn their interest in Tottenham Hotspur Robbie Keane.

Redknapp praises 'magnificent' Modric (Jan 17, 2011 16:17 GMT)
Manager Harry Redknapp believes the impressive skills of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric are key to Tottenham challenging for the Premier League title.

Bentley hopes for Keane reunion (Jan 17, 2011 15:54 GMT)
Birmingham's on-loan newcomer David Bentley believes his Tottenham team-mate Robbie Keane would be "a great addition'' should he join him at St Andrew's.

Villa investing in Bent's promise of goals (Jan 17, 2011 15:26 GMT)
Tom Adams says £18m is a high price to pay for Darren Bent, but he will guarantee goals for Aston Villa.

Blackburn ready to listen to Diouf offers (Jan 17, 2011 15:12 GMT)
Blackburn have put El-Hadji Diouf up for sale as they close in on Barcelona striker Ruben Rochina and Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones.

Van der Vaart recommends Van Bommel (Jan 17, 2011 14:45 GMT)
Rafael van der Vaart believes Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel would be a fine addition to the Tottenham team.

Sunderland fan tries to apologise to Harper (Jan 17, 2011 14:09 GMT)
A teenager alleged to have shoved Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper during the Wear-Tyne derby has reportedly tried to apologise to the player face to face.

Liverpool linked with bid for Ajax star Suarez (Jan 17, 2011 13:50 GMT)
Liverpool are reported to have made a move for Ajax striker Luis Suarez.

Sunderland's Bent set for Villa move (Jan 17, 2011 12:59 GMT)
Darren Bent is understood to have travelled to Aston Villa to discuss personal terms on Monday after Sunderland accepted an £18 million bid.

Chelsea target Sanchez staying at Udinese (Jan 17, 2011 10:56 GMT)
Chelsea transfer target Alexis Sanchez will not be leaving Udinese in the January, according to the Serie A side's coach Francesco Guidolin.

Pulis says Stoke could revive move for Ba (Jan 17, 2011 10:51 GMT)
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has confirmed the door has not closed completely on a potential deal for Hoffenheim striker Demba Ba.

Kenny's not-so-royal return (Jan 17, 2011 10:42 GMT)
The The Fifth Official has Kenny Dalglish, Wayne Bridge and a naughty Mackem in his sights.

No West Brom action over Scharner comments (Jan 17, 2011 10:41 GMT)
West Brom are to take no action against defender Paul Scharner over his public comments about the club's dressing-room discipline.

Lukaku keen on England (Jan 17, 2011 10:25 GMT)
Highly-rated Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed he believes he is more likely to move to England than Spain.

Dalglish to 'rebuild' Konchesky and Poulsen (Jan 17, 2011 09:43 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he has some bridges to rebuild in restoring the damaged confidence and reputations of some of the experienced members of his squad.

Tevez puts 'discrepancies' with Mancini in past (Jan 17, 2011 09:28 GMT)
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez insists he is now happy at Eastlands and has set his sights on Premier League success.

West Ham seek resolution over Grant future (Jan 17, 2011 09:09 GMT)
West Ham are looking to provide a resolution over the managerial turmoil at the club after receiving heavy criticism over the potential appointment of Martin O'Neill.

Bruce speaks out over Sunderland fan attack (Jan 17, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has urged the authorities to issue a lengthy ban to the supporter who barged into Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper at the end of Sunday's game at the Stadium of Light.

Team of the Week: January 16, 2011 (Jan 16, 2011 20:41 GMT)
Carlos Tevez has made it again, alongside Peter Odemwingie, but who else is in our Team of the Week?

Deja-vu for Dalglish on Anfield return (Jan 16, 2011 17:41 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield to see King Kenny pick up his first point as Liverpool manager against Everton.

Chelsea's Pienaar bid accepted (Jan 16, 2011 17:14 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed the Toffees have accepted a bid from Chelsea for Steven Pienaar, though the South Africa midfielder has failed to agree terms with the Blues.

Pardew: Carroll not for sale (Jan 16, 2011 15:58 GMT)
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has told Tottenham not to bother putting together a £30 million bid for striker Andy Carroll as the Magpies will not be entertaining any offers for him.

Vermaelen set for surgery, out for six weeks (Jan 16, 2011 15:28 GMT)
Arsenal centre-back Thomas Vermaelen is set to undergo surgery for his persistent Achilles problem and will be out of action for another six weeks at least.

Prem Lge: Three derby draws, United held (Jan 16, 2011 14:22 GMT)
Everton turned the Merseyside derby on its head as two goals in seven minutes from Distin and Beckford put them 2-1 up, but Kuyt levelled from the spot to save a point for Liverpool.

Premier Showdown - Jan 15-16 (Jan 16, 2011 14:13 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Hart in no rush over Man City contract talks (Jan 16, 2011 13:29 GMT)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says he is happy to wait for talks about a new contract with the club to begin, amid reports that he will be offered a bumper new deal at Eastlands.

Sunderland chasing Owen - report (Jan 16, 2011 10:48 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly ready to step up his pursuit of Manchester United striker Michael Owen, with the Wearsiders boss preparing to raid his former club again.

Bolton legend Lofthouse dies aged 85 (Jan 16, 2011 09:59 GMT)
Former England international Nat Lofthouse OBE has died aged 85, Bolton have announced.

A Bridge too far for Grant (Jan 15, 2011 21:32 GMT)
Kevin Palmer saw Wayne Bridge's poor debut against Arsenal give Avram Grant more to sweat about.

Under-fire Grant expects to remain West Ham boss (Jan 15, 2011 21:20 GMT)
In the face of intense speculation regarding his immediate future at West Ham, Avram Grant said he expects to remain in place at Upton Park next week and admitted that rumours regarding his future were unhelpful prior to a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Steve Kean hopeful of Jermaine Jones deal (Jan 15, 2011 21:05 GMT)
Steve Kean is optimistic about Blackburn Rovers' chances of signing USA midfielder Jermaine Jones from Schalke.

Prem Lge: City go top, Ivanovic lifts Chelsea (Jan 15, 2011 17:09 GMT)
A round-up of Saturday's Premier League action.

Barton: I'm England's best midfielder at present (Jan 15, 2011 14:26 GMT)
Joey Barton has made the bold claim that there is no better English midfielder in the country than him at present.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 15, 2011 13:49 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 15

Makoun seals Aston Villa switch (Jan 15, 2011 13:00 GMT)
Aston Villa have completed the £6 million signing of Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun, with the Cameroon international signing a three-and-a-half year contract with he club after passing a medical.

Wolves extend Mancienne loan (Jan 15, 2011 12:41 GMT)
Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is to remain on loan at Wolves for the remainder of the season.

Ireland sidelined with knee problem (Jan 15, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland is sidelined with a knee injury which will keep him out of action for at least another week.

Barca happy to play Fabregas waiting game (Jan 15, 2011 12:31 GMT)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has hinted that the club will reignite their interest in Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas this summer despite being frustrated in their approach for the midfielder over the past couple of years.

Ferguson reveals failed Bale bid (Jan 15, 2011 11:39 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Gareth Bale could have been plying his trade in the red of Manchester United had he been more successful in the transfer market.

Spurs may abandon Becks bid (Jan 15, 2011 11:08 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has admitted Tottenham are likely to abandon their loan bid for David Beckham, with LA Galaxy standing firm in their demand to have the midfielder back at the club in February.

Grant on the brink as O'Neill waits in wings (Jan 15, 2011 10:50 GMT)
West Ham boss Avram Grant will face the sack should his side suffer an embarrassing defeat against Arsenal on Saturday, with the Hammers lining up former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill as the Israeli's replacement.

Ancelotti hints Drogba, Essien could be benched (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Didier Drogba could be dropped from his starting XI as he plots a way back into the Premier League's top four.

Emotional Kenny tells Reds to cool it in derby (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits his Anfield return will be emotional but he has told his players to make sure they keep their tempers in check in Sunday's 215th Merseyside derby.

Fergie slams Liverpool (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed Liverpool's players for Roy Hodgson's sacking, also insisting there was a media agenda against his old friend.

Hamann: Merseyside derby the most prestigious (Jan 15, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Former Liverpool star Dietmar Hamann tells Mark Lomas the Merseyside derby is the most prestigious.

Tottenham accept Birmingham bid for Keane (Jan 14, 2011 18:07 GMT)
Tottenham are understood to have accepted a bid from Birmingham for striker Robbie Keane.

Grant expects tougher survival mark (Jan 14, 2011 17:46 GMT)
Avram Grant does not believe 35 points will be enough to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season - but is confident of maintaining West Ham's top-flight status.

Dalglish already a step out of time for Liverpool? (Jan 14, 2011 17:45 GMT)
Dalglish's return was inevitable but is no panacea for Liverpool, says John Brewin.

Fulham boss Hughes says team is in good shape (Jan 14, 2011 17:28 GMT)
Mark Hughes has boldly declared Fulham's slump over as he looks to mastermind a fourth win in five games at Wigan on Saturday.

Ancelotti scoffs at Lampard's Scolari comparison (Jan 14, 2011 16:06 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has laughed off Frank Lampard's suggestion that the "end of Scolari's reign was a bit like this" as Chelsea continue to struggle in the Premier League.

Ba fails Stoke medical (Jan 14, 2011 15:38 GMT)
Stoke City's £7.1 million move for Demba Ba has broken down after he failed a medical, though West Ham are ready to step in and make a renewed offer for the Hoffenheim striker.

Carroll ruled out of derby (Jan 14, 2011 14:42 GMT)
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has lost his bid to be fit for Sunday's derby clash with Sunderland.

Villa agree £5m Makoun fee (Jan 14, 2011 14:39 GMT)
Aston Villa have agreed a £5 million fee with French Ligue 1 side Lyon for the transfer of midfielder Jean II Makoun.

Milan on 'standby' for Blues star Bosingwa (Jan 14, 2011 14:04 GMT)
AC Milan director Ariedo Braida has ruled out a January move for Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa but suggested a summer deal is possible.

Everton accept bid for want-away Pienaar (Jan 14, 2011 13:40 GMT)
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has rejected a move to Chelsea in favour of "a major European club", according to reports.

Harry unclear on King return (Jan 14, 2011 13:25 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has revealed he has no idea when Ledley King will be fit to play for Tottenham again after he tore his groin muscle "away from the bone".

Spurs: Robbie Keane for sale, not for loan (Jan 14, 2011 13:06 GMT)
Robbie Keane firmly remains a Tottenham player and Harry Redknapp has confirmed any interested parties will be wasting their time in tabling loan bids for the Republic of Ireland international.

Blackburn re-sign striker Santa Cruz on loan (Jan 14, 2011 12:24 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers have completed the loan signing of Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz form Manchester City.

Ferguson didn't expect to face Beckham (Jan 14, 2011 11:45 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson never expected to be squaring up to David Beckham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Dzeko: City is perfect move for me (Jan 14, 2011 11:25 GMT)
Edin Dzeko tells Nick Bidwell that he has made the perfect choice in moving to Man City.

Wenger rules out player sales (Jan 14, 2011 11:12 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists he is eager to keep hold of all his players during the transfer window, amid reports goalkeeper Manuel Almunia and forward Andrei Arshavin could be on their way out.

Saints eager to hold on to Oxlade-Chamberlain (Jan 14, 2011 11:11 GMT)
Southampton are determined to fight off the advances of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal to keep highly-rated youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Rooney set for return at Spurs (Jan 14, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has resumed training following an ankle injury and will be fit to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

I don't want to be Beckham - Bentley (Jan 14, 2011 09:56 GMT)
David Bentley has flatly rejected claims that he attempts to be just like David Beckham, and he admitted he would not have picked himself had he been manager of Tottenham.

Becks deal to split Spurs? (Jan 14, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur coach Les Ferdinand fears the club's bid to sign David Beckham could unsettle the dressing room.

Harry hopes to inflict first Utd defeat (Jan 14, 2011 08:49 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is confident Manchester United will not finish the Premier League season unbeaten, and hopes it is Tottenham that inflict their first defeat when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Van der Vaart wants long Spurs stay (Jan 14, 2011 08:24 GMT)
Rafael Van der Vaart has made a huge impression in his first season at Tottenham and the Dutchman is keen to extend his stay at White Hart Lane.

Cahill: Liverpool lack spirit (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has pinpointed Liverpool's lack of spirit as their Achilles heel ahead Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Man City infighting doesn't bother Mancini (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has moved to play down the infighting that has plagued Manchester City's season, insisting it happens in every team and even to himself "four or five times" before.

Dalglish and Henry to discuss transfer kitty (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is set to discover on Friday how much cash he has to splash in the transfer window as owner John W Henry flies in for Sunday's Merseyside derby.

Kalou: I miss too many scoring opportunities (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Salomon Kalou has revealed he feels "regret" after every match he plays for Chelsea after admitting he misses too many scoring opportunities.

Lampard: We have lost winning mentality (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Frank Lampard has admitted Ray Wilkins' exit has affected Chelsea's players and that he and his team-mate are suffering from a severe lack of confidence.

Time to cut Avram some slack (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Kevin Keegan says Avram Grant deserves more time, ahead of West Ham's game against Arsenal.

Dalglish not disheartened (Jan 13, 2011 23:31 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish feels his side are having a run of bad luck at the moment but believes performances are improving despite their 2-1 defeat at Blackpool.

Blues defender Scott Dann tears hamstring (Jan 13, 2011 21:46 GMT)
Birmingham's key defender Scott Dann is facing a spell out of action after manager Alex McLeish confirmed he has torn a hamstring.

Agent: Agger negotiating with Fiorentina (Jan 13, 2011 21:30 GMT)
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is reported to be negotiating terms with Fiorentina.

Genoa confirm loan for Wigan striker Boselli (Jan 13, 2011 19:58 GMT)
Genoa have confirmed the loan signing of Wigan Athletic striker Mauro Boselli.

Diouf hits back at QPR manager Warnock (Jan 13, 2011 17:13 GMT)
El-Hadji Diouf has denied verbally abusing QPR striker Jamie Mackie and hit back at Hoops boss Neil Warnock, saying he is not an "important manager".

Babel accepts FA charge after Twitter jibe (Jan 13, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed forward Ryan Babel has accepted a charge of improper conduct.

Sunderland make third bid for PSG's Sessegnon (Jan 13, 2011 15:08 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has made a third bid for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon as he attempts to bolster his squad during the transfer window.

Mancini: SWP can leave City (Jan 13, 2011 14:49 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted it is likely Shaun Wright-Phillips will leave the club in January, with the Italian claiming the winger has a host of teams on his tail.

Charlton loan for Liverpool starlet Eccleston (Jan 13, 2011 13:35 GMT)
Charlton have completed the loan signing of Liverpool forward Nathan Eccleston until the end of the season.

Bentley: I can resurrect my career with Blues (Jan 13, 2011 13:00 GMT)
David Bentley has vowed to prove that he still has the talent to be a Premier League success after completing a loan switch to Birmingham from Tottenham for the remainder of the season.

Coyle plays down talk of signing Wheater (Jan 13, 2011 12:35 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has played down suggestions that David Wheater is set to join the club in January.

Santa Cruz close to Blackburn return (Jan 13, 2011 12:19 GMT)
Roque Santa Cruz's loan move back to Blackburn is being tied up in time for him to play against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Working out double gameweeks (Jan 13, 2011 12:09 GMT)
Dale Johnson provides advice on the upcoming double Premier League fantasy gameweeks.

West Ham keen to bring in Martin O'Neill (Jan 13, 2011 11:47 GMT)
West Ham manager Avram Grant is under growing pressure as speculation mounts that former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has been sounded out for the job.

Loan will benefit struggling Boselli - Martinez (Jan 13, 2011 11:03 GMT)
Roberto Martinez has confirmed Wigan are close to completing a deal to send striker Mauro Boselli out on loan for the rest of the season.

Raynor: Sneijder issues come and get me plea (Jan 13, 2011 10:22 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Wesley Sneijder issues a come and get me plea to teary eyed Jose Mourinho.

Di Matteo reveals Baggies goalkeeper dilemma (Jan 13, 2011 10:04 GMT)
West Brom skipper and goalkeeper Scott Carson must wait to find out if he will be axed for Saturday's home Premier League clash with Blackpool.

Blackburn to investigate Diouf claims (Jan 13, 2011 09:02 GMT)
Blackburn boss Steve Kean has revealed that the club will launch an internal investigation ito claims that striker El-Hadji Diouf abused QPR striker Jamie Mackie in last Saturday's FA Cup clash at Ewood Park.

Blatter: La Liga is the best league in the world (Jan 13, 2011 08:58 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter thinks that the English Premier League could learn from the Spanish Primera Division and pointed to the fact that no player based in England made it into FIFA's World XI as evidence for his claim.

Ferguson happy with Valencia rehab progress (Jan 13, 2011 08:29 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Antonio Valencia is on course to return to the Old Trafford first-team picture by the end of February, as the winger continues his recovery from a serious ankle injury.

Rewind: King Kenny's Anfield abdication (Jan 13, 2011 08:14 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1991, when Kenny Dalglish stunned football by resigning as Liverpool boss.

Holloway insulted by Adam bid (Jan 13, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has sent out an aggressive hands off warning about his captain Charlie Adam, hitting out at "insulting" bids and saying he will only sell him to a top Premier League club.

Parker: Players are behind Grant (Jan 13, 2011 08:00 GMT)
West Ham star Scott Parker insists all the players are behind under-pressure boss Avram Grant, who strengthened his defensive options with the loan signature of Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge on Wednesday.

Bridge completes loan move to West Ham (Jan 12, 2011 18:56 GMT)
Relegation-threatened West Ham have completed the loan signing of Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge until the end of the season.

Birmingham land David Bentley on loan deal (Jan 12, 2011 18:17 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur winger David Bentley has temporarily ended his unimpressive spell at the club by joining Birmingham City on loan for the remainder of the season.

Spurs go on offensive in Olympic Stadium battle (Jan 12, 2011 17:55 GMT)
Tottenham have launched a targeted assault on West Ham's bid for the Olympic Stadium as they finally broke their silence on their own plans to take over the site.

Craig Bellamy arrested on suspicion of assault (Jan 12, 2011 17:06 GMT)
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of assault. The player was taken into custody after two men were injured in an early morning incident in Cardiff.

Recovered Gosling eyes Magpies debut (Jan 12, 2011 16:53 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling is hoping for a chance to make his senior debut in Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby after finally pulling on a black and white shirt.

Sunderland boss Bruce wants derby revenge (Jan 12, 2011 16:49 GMT)
Steve Bruce is relishing the chance to avenge the worst day of his managerial career as he heads into derby battle with Newcastle on Sunday.

John Jensen named Blackburn assistant (Jan 12, 2011 14:48 GMT)
Former Arsenal and Denmark midfielder John Jensen has been appointed assistant manager of Blackburn.

Houllier confident over Makoun (Jan 12, 2011 14:35 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier remains confident of bringing Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun to Villa Park.

Beckham's blistering injury scare (Jan 12, 2011 14:20 GMT)
David Beckham caused a stir after limping out of Tottenham's training session on Wednesday, but the 'injury' was later revealed as being merely a blister.

Redknapp: Bentley can succeed on loan (Jan 12, 2011 14:17 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists that David Bentley can be a success on loan, after conceding that the crowd has forced him out of White Hart Lane.

Man City midfielder Johnson eyes loan move (Jan 12, 2011 12:28 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson accepts he might have to go out on loan for the remainder of the season.

Mancini talks up Bale, no move for Buffon (Jan 12, 2011 12:15 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Gareth Bale would be the most in-demand player around if Tottenham put him up for sale this summer.

Shaw: Houllier divorce papers at the ready (Jan 12, 2011 12:13 GMT)
Defeat in the Birmingham derby could mean the end for Aston Villa boss Houlllier, says Phil Shaw.

West Brom sweat over Odemwingie fitness (Jan 12, 2011 12:04 GMT)
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is continuing to battle an ankle injury ahead of the crunch Premier League clash with Blackpool on Saturday.

New deal for Blackburn's Blackman (Jan 12, 2011 12:02 GMT)
Promising Blackburn striker Nick Blackman has signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him at Ewood Park until the summer of 2013.

Terry: Chelsea's recent form is unacceptable (Jan 12, 2011 11:20 GMT)
Chelsea captain John Terry says the club's recent form is "unacceptable" as their hopes of winning the league recede.

Wigan striker Boselli confirms Genoa loan move (Jan 12, 2011 09:26 GMT)
Wigan striker Mauro Boselli could be set to join Genoa on loan until the end of the season.

Quinn confirms talks with politician Miliband (Jan 12, 2011 09:21 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has confirmed the club has held talks with former Foreign Secretary David Miliband over a role at the Stadium of Light.

King set for groin surgery after setback (Jan 12, 2011 08:40 GMT)
Tottenham defender Ledley King is set for another spell on the sidelines as he suffered a groin problem in training on Tuesday.

First XI: King Kenny's key moments (Jan 12, 2011 08:14 GMT)
As Kenny Dalglish takes the reins at Liverpool again, we select his First XI key moments.

Lessons in crisis management (Jan 12, 2011 08:14 GMT)
Norman Hubbard examines the importances of the 'must-win game' for the Premier League's under-fire managers.

Holloway blames Jan window (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has blamed the concept of the January transfer window for the sudden spate of managerial casualties that has seen eleven managers leave their positions across the four professional divisions in the past fortnight.

Mancini 'worried' about Balotelli (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted he is seriously concerned about Mario Balotelli after the striker suffered yet another injury setback in his disjointed first season in England.

Wenger ponders transfers, Spahic wants move (Jan 12, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Arsene Wenger says he is still considering signing a defender during the January transfer window but will only bring someone in who can make an immediate impression.

Arshavin's agent confirms Juventus interest (Jan 12, 2011 07:59 GMT)
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Andrei Arshavin says a move to Juventus is not out of the question.

Holloway: Mixed emotions ahead of Reds clash (Jan 11, 2011 16:45 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is looking forward to taking on "living legend'' Kenny Dalglish tomorrow but is saddened by the circumstances surrounding his Liverpool return.

Vidic: United now ready to peak (Jan 11, 2011 15:51 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic believes it bodes well for Manchester United that they have managed to hit top spot in the Barclays Premier League without finding their peak form on a consistent basis this season.

New City star Dzeko aims dig at United fans (Jan 11, 2011 15:05 GMT)
Edin Dzeko has immediately endeared himself to Manchester City supporters by announcing in his first press conference that he has heard the city is populated by their fans, rather than Manchester United's.

Moyes: Neville won't leave Everton for Spurs (Jan 11, 2011 14:20 GMT)
Everton manager David Moyes is adamant that Phil Neville will not be joining Tottenham during the January transfer window, despite confirming the London club are interested in his captain.

Serie A side Genoa mull over Boselli offer (Jan 11, 2011 13:40 GMT)
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has revealed his club are keen to sign Wigan striker Mauro Boselli in the winter transfer market.

Newcastle's Gosling on verge of comeback (Jan 11, 2011 13:26 GMT)
Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling will take his first step on the road towards a first-team comeback with a friendly appearance on Wednesday.

Arsenal target Mertesacker won't quit Bremen (Jan 11, 2011 13:04 GMT)
Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker says he not interested in listening to any possible offers as he is solely focused on his responsibilities with the Bundesliga club.

Bednar out to prove his quality at West Brom (Jan 11, 2011 12:50 GMT)
West Brom striker Roman Bednar is adamant he has now cleared his head and has a point to prove to boss Roberto di Matteo.

Salgado hopes to extend Blackburn contract (Jan 11, 2011 11:09 GMT)
Blackburn defender Michel Salgado is hoping to extend his stay at the club, as he believes Rovers could be on the verge of success under new owners Venky's.

Kia to lead Magpies clear-out? (Jan 11, 2011 10:45 GMT)
Newcastle United are reported to have appointed controversial Iranian businessman Kia Joorabchian as a football advisor at a time of speculation of a potential clear out at St James' Park.

Hammers close on £90k Bridge (Jan 11, 2011 10:23 GMT)
West Ham have agreed to make Wayne Bridge their highest-paid player at £90,000-a-week, and are hoping the deal will go through in the next 48 hours in time for Saturday's clash with Arsenal.

Dalglish demands 'sense of humour' from FA (Jan 11, 2011 09:49 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish says he hopes the Football Association "can find a sense of humour" after charging Ryan Babel with improper conduct.

Lampard reveals true extent of injury troubles (Jan 11, 2011 09:20 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has admitted he is still battling to overcome a groin injury that at one stage left him struggling to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Spurs in shock move for Everton skipper Neville (Jan 11, 2011 08:44 GMT)
Not content with pursuing a loan deal for David Beckham, reports on Tuesday morning suggest Harry Redknapp is also making a bid to bring the midfielder's former team-mate Phil Neville to Tottenham.

Upson puts contract talks on hold at West Ham (Jan 11, 2011 08:17 GMT)
Matthew Upson has put his future on hold and will not sign a new deal at West Ham before the end of the season.

Dalglish could keep Liverpool post long-term (Jan 10, 2011 21:46 GMT)
Liverpool have confirmed that new caretaker boss Kenny Dalgish will be considered for the post on a permanent basis should he successfully lead the club out of its current plight.

Dalglish to get final say on transfers (Jan 10, 2011 18:02 GMT)
Liverpool's director of football strategy, Damien Comolli, insists Kenny Dalglish will have authority over the club's transfer plans during his time as the club's manager.

Holloway expects Adam to stay committed (Jan 10, 2011 17:37 GMT)
Ian Holloway is convinced captain Charlie Adam will remain fully committed to the Blackpool cause despite being a transfer target for other clubs.

Dalglish dismisses rumours over Reds demands (Jan 10, 2011 16:31 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has denied reports he made Liverpool bow to demands over the length of his tenure before taking the job.

Blues need to step it up, says Lampard (Jan 10, 2011 16:06 GMT)
Frank Lampard admits Chelsea have not worked hard enough to arrest their alarming slide down the Premier League.

McLeish upbeat over signings, Bentley close (Jan 10, 2011 16:05 GMT)
Birmingham hope to complete Tottenham winger David Bentley's loan deal in the next 24 hours, subject to him passing a medical.

Holloway keen to keep captain Adam (Jan 10, 2011 15:40 GMT)
Blackpool have rejected bids from Aston Villa and Birmingham for captain Charlie Adam, manager Ian Holloway has confirmed.

Spurs still locked in Beckham negotiations (Jan 10, 2011 13:41 GMT)
Tottenham are still trying to resurrect their on-off loan move for David Beckham, with the club locked in last-gasp talks with LA Galaxy to try to resolve the final differences over salary share and insurance.

Houllier: I have no problem with Pires (Jan 10, 2011 13:19 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier admits he made a mistake in playing veteran midfielder Robert Pires immediately after his short-term move to the midlands club.

McLeish still wants Adam at Birmingham (Jan 10, 2011 13:12 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is expected to continue his pursuit of Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam.

Henry returns to Arsenal for MLS off-season (Jan 10, 2011 12:28 GMT)
Arsenal have handed Thierry Henry a home away from home during the MLS off season, with the Gunners legend accepting the chance to train with his former club.

Jo to stay and fight for City place - agent (Jan 10, 2011 12:11 GMT)
The agent of Manchester City striker Jo claims the Brazilian is ready to turn down five offers from abroad in order to fight for his place in Roberto Mancini's first-team plans.

Liverpool snap up Clarke as first-team coach (Jan 10, 2011 10:54 GMT)
Liverpool have appointed former Chelsea, West Ham and Newcastle assistant manager Steve Clarke as first-team coach.

King Kenny the usurper (Jan 10, 2011 09:55 GMT)
King Kenny the usurper and Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin are in the sights of the The Fifth Official.

Kuszczak: I can be United's No. 1 (Jan 10, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Tomasz Kuszczak is determined to prove he can replace Edwin van der Sar as Manchester United's new first-choice goalkeeper.

Maradona claims Premier League interest (Jan 10, 2011 08:46 GMT)
Former Argentina coach Diego Maradona says he will fly into England next month for talks with a Premier League club with a view to becoming their new manager, though Fulham have confirmed to ESPNsoccernet that they are not the club in question

Owen unsurprised by Liverpool slump (Jan 10, 2011 08:12 GMT)
Manchester United striker Michael Owen believes Liverpool's current position of 12th in the Premier League "reflects where they are right now" and the former Reds star insists he has not been surprised by the club's fall from grace.

Grant blasts 'destabilising' West Ham insiders (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Under-fire manager Avram Grant has blasted those within West Ham he believes are "trying to hurt the club".

Wenger: I need a defender (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal will be forced into an emergency purchase should centre-back Sebastien Squillaci's hamstring problem prove a serious injury.

Manager profile: Ian Holloway (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter looks at the weird world of Ian Holloway.

Manager profile: Avram Grant (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter and Mark Lomas look at the new man in charge of West Ham, Avram Grant.

Manager Profile: Gerard Houllier (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter and Dale Johnson on the career of Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier.

Adler wants dream move to Manchester United (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Rene Adler has reiterated his desire to play for Manchester United and will not discuss a new contract with his Bundesliga club until later in the season.

Hart plays down unrest in City squad (Jan 9, 2011 13:56 GMT)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that the reported problems within the squad will not derail their bid for success this season.

Torres remains committed to Liverpool (Jan 9, 2011 11:33 GMT)
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres insists he has no immediate plans to leave the club despite their poor league showing this season and joined new boss Kenny Dalglish in calling for unity.

Becks loan move to be revived? (Jan 9, 2011 11:07 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has revealed that he is still hopeful of signing David Beckham on a two-month loan from LA Galaxy.

Sack would not have surprised Ancelotti (Jan 9, 2011 10:56 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says he would not have been shocked had Roman Abramovich decided to sack him during the club's dismal run of form.

Vieira ready to hang up his boots this summer (Jan 9, 2011 10:40 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has revealed he could retire from football at the end of the current season.

Redknapp open to permanent Beckham deal (Jan 9, 2011 10:10 GMT)
Harry Redknapp is ready to sign David Beckham beyond his short-term loan deal if he impresses at White Hart Lane.

Dalglish calls for unity to end Liverpool crisis (Jan 9, 2011 09:55 GMT)
Interim Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has called on everyone at the club to put the past behind them and get together to rescue Liverpool's season.

Thompson: Fans key to Hodgson departure (Jan 9, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson believes that Roy Hodgson had no future at the club once he had lost the supporters.

Bruce: Paul Ince pointed gun at Sir Alex (Jan 9, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Steve Bruce has revealed that Paul Ince once arrived at the club's training ground with his gun in jest to get Sir Alex Ferguson to put him in the Manchester United team.

New Reds boss Dalglish pays tribute to Hodgson (Jan 8, 2011 22:13 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and expressed his delight at returning to the Anfield hotseat nearly 20 years after he left the job.

Ferguson questions merits of Beckham loan (Jan 8, 2011 20:55 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has questioned whether David Beckham's short-term loan move will be of significant benefit to Tottenham.

Wenger dismisses Cesc rumours (Jan 8, 2011 20:36 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports Cesc Fabregas has agreed a move to Barcelona and hinted at a move for Lille starlet Eden Hazard.

Fabregas keeps wasteful Gunners alive (Jan 8, 2011 16:27 GMT)
Tom Adams was at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal averted an early FA Cup exit against Leeds.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 8, 2011 12:18 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 8

Hodgson leaves Liverpool by mutual consent (Jan 8, 2011 11:12 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has left Liverpool by mutual consent after a dismal seven months in charge, with Kenny Dalglish taking over as manager for the rest of the season.

No action against John Terry over assault claim (Jan 8, 2011 11:08 GMT)
Chelsea and England defender John Terry will not face a criminal inquiry over claims that he injured a steward near the end of the Premier League match at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday, police have said.

Leeds chairman Bates hits out at Wenger (Jan 8, 2011 10:39 GMT)
Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has taken a swipe at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ahead of Saturday's FA Cup showdown at Emirates Stadium - and insisted his club will soon take their rightful place in the top flight once again.

Striker Miller to reject Birmingham - report (Jan 8, 2011 08:30 GMT)
Kenny Miller has reportedly turned down the opportunity to join Birmingham after the Premier League club had a bid accepted by Rangers for the striker on Friday.

Ferguson bemoans sack-happy clubs (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled the management game "an unfair industry'' after his former player Roy Keane was sacked by Ipswich.

Wenger hits out at January World Cup plan (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has blasted Sepp Blatter's proposal to change to a winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

Fulham swoop for Villa midfielder Sidwell (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Fulham manager Mark Hughes wants Steve Sidwell to rejuvenate his career at Craven Cottage and bring drive to the midfield in tandem with captain Danny Murphy.

'Ambitious' Dzeko completes Man City move (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Edin Dzeko claimed he was excited about playing with Carlos Tevez after he sealed a lucrative move to Manchester City on Friday evening.

Houllier confirms interest in Lyon's Makoun (Jan 8, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest in signing 27-year-old Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.

Rangers accept Birmingham offer for Miller (Jan 7, 2011 17:15 GMT)
Birmingham City have confirmed that they have had a bid accepted for free-scoring Rangers striker Kenny Miller.

Ancelotti unmoved by Blues banner protests (Jan 7, 2011 16:52 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has laughed off a visual protest near to the club's Cobham training facility that demanded the exit of both the manager and owner Roman Abramovich.

Hodgson: We understand supporters' anger (Jan 7, 2011 16:03 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has assured Liverpool supporters that he and his players understand the anger which has greeted recent results and the under-pressure manager hopes Sunday's FA Cup tie against Manchester United will act as a spur to improving morale.

Defender Bongani Khumalo joins Tottenham (Jan 7, 2011 15:22 GMT)
Tottenham Hotpsur have completed the transfer of Bongani Khumalo from South African side Supersport United on a four-and-a-half year deal.

Shorey hopeful of Carew arrival at Baggies (Jan 7, 2011 13:20 GMT)
Nicky Shorey believes Aston Villa striker John Carew would be a major asset to West Brom if his potential move to the Hawthorns is completed.

Nasri scoops December ESPN PFA Fans' award (Jan 7, 2011 12:10 GMT)
Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri has scooped the ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Month Award for December after some superb displays.

Blackburn still hopeful over Ronaldinho deal (Jan 7, 2011 11:57 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insists the club's chase for Ronaldinho is not over despite reports in Brazil suggesting he is set to sign for his old side Gremio.

Spurs expect Beckham signing by Sunday (Jan 7, 2011 11:22 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp hopes to tie up a two-month loan for David Beckham by Sunday, following a week of talks with his club LA Galaxy.

Wilshere: Teams scared to come to Arsenal (Jan 7, 2011 10:53 GMT)
Jack Wilshere feels teams are "scared'' of being ripped apart by Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, but has warned his team-mates not to "do anything silly'' in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds.

Dzeko in Champions League vow (Jan 7, 2011 10:33 GMT)
Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko is determined to lead Manchester City into the Champions League once his has completed his January transfer to Eastlands.

Raynor:'Fat b*stard' Bruce lays off the pies (Jan 7, 2011 09:29 GMT)
This week in Off The Ball, Steve Bruce vows to lay off the pies and Robbie Fowler's Ashes prank.

Nasri agent coy on Arsenal future (Jan 7, 2011 09:16 GMT)
Arsenal are working towards an agreement to extend Samir Nasri's contract, but the French midfielder is leaving his options open according to his agent Jean-Pierre Bernes.

Grant given cup clashes to save Hammers job (Jan 7, 2011 09:07 GMT)
Avram Grant's chances of managing West Ham United for their next Premier League game against Arsenal now hinges on how the team perform in their two cup ties.

Toon set to sign Larsson (Jan 7, 2011 08:34 GMT)
Newcastle United have had a £1.5 million bid for Swedish winger Sebastian Larsson accepted by Birmiingham, according to the Daily Mirror.

Managers being made scapegoats - LMA (Jan 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The chief executive of the League Managers Association has hit out at the "short-termism'' approach of football clubs with four Premier League bosses reported to be on the verge of the sack.

Blues: Keane deal done in "next few days" (Jan 7, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham are keen to know sooner or later whether they can sign Robbie Keane to give them time to pursue other targets if their bid to sign the Tottenham striker falls through.

Ancelotti determined to turn things around (Jan 7, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has insisted there are no problems within the squad and everyone is working as one to put an end to the club's poor run of form.

Sidwell in talks with Wolves (Jan 7, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Wolves have confirmed they are in talks with Steve Sidwell, revealing that they agreed a fee with Aston Villa long before West Ham attempted to scupper the move.

Former Liverpool stars back Hodgson to stay (Jan 7, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Former Liverpool stars Kevin Keegan, John Barnes and Steve McManaman have backed manager Roy Hodgson to ride through the storm and keep his job as manager of Liverpool.

Mancini happy with point at Arsenal (Jan 6, 2011 23:01 GMT)
Manchester manager Roberto Mancini hailed his side's defensive solidity after a goalless draw against Premier League title rivals Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Ancelotti feels pressure after Wolves defeat (Jan 6, 2011 22:50 GMT)
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted he felt "under pressure'' after his team slid to a 1-0 defeat at Wolves.

Villa loan Spurs defender Walker (Jan 6, 2011 17:23 GMT)
Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Tottenham defender Kyle Walker.

Blackburn optimistic over Santa Cruz bid (Jan 6, 2011 17:08 GMT)
Blackburn are optimistic that a deal to bring Roque Santa Cruz back to Ewood Park could be agreed by the end of the week.

Holloway prepared to field weakened team in cup (Jan 6, 2011 16:51 GMT)
Blackpool manager Ian Holloway does not care who might criticise him for fielding an understrength side in the FA Cup this weekend.

Pardew hints at interest in signing Bentley (Jan 6, 2011 16:39 GMT)
Alan Pardew has dropped a strong hint that Newcastle could look to sign Tottenham midfielder David Bentley during the January window.

Zabaleta red appealed by Man City (Jan 6, 2011 14:06 GMT)
The FA has confirmed Manchester City have decided to appeal the red card handed out to Pablo Zabaleta during Wednesday's draw with Arsenal.

Birmingham play down Keane possibilities (Jan 6, 2011 13:53 GMT)
Birmingham City assistant manager Peter Grant admits that the club are "a million miles" from signing Robbie Keane.

FA rescind Zabaleta red card after appeal (Jan 6, 2011 13:26 GMT)
The FA has confirmed Manchester City have decided to appeal the red card handed out to Pablo Zabaleta during Wednesday's draw with Arsenal.

Baggies eye Carew capture (Jan 6, 2011 10:34 GMT)
West Brom are in the hunt to sign Aston Villa's out of favour striker John Carew.

Grant set for chop after Toon thrashing (Jan 6, 2011 10:11 GMT)
Avram Grant's time at Upton Park is now up with only the timing of his departure left in doubt, but it could be before Saturday's FA Cup tie with Barnsley.

Tuncay tries to sell himself with Facebook vid (Jan 6, 2011 09:45 GMT)
Frustrated Stoke striker Tuncay Sanli has posted a Top 10 compilation of the best goals of his career on Facebook in an apparent dig at Tony Pulis' unwillingness to play him regularly.

Tangerine dream raising expectations (Jan 6, 2011 09:14 GMT)
Norman Hubbard believes Ian Holloway's success with Blackpool may have inflated expectations for cash-strapped clubs.

Wigan enquire about Hamburg winger Elia (Jan 6, 2011 08:03 GMT)
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has been in contact with Hamburg about a possible loan move for highly-rated Netherlands winger Eljero Elia, who has fallen out of favour at the Bundesliga side.

Wenger: Dour City draw gives us title belief (Jan 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini were both upbeat about their sides' title prospects despite witnessing a dull goalless draw that had Arsenal's fans booing Manchester City off the pitch at the Emirates.

Pressure builds on struggling managers (Jan 6, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The new year has not brought much cheer for four Premier League managers after Wednesday's results put them under severe pressure to keep their jobs.

Prem: Chelsea lose, Man City and Arsenal draw (Jan 6, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Jose Bosingwa's own goal condemned Chelsea to their fifth defeat in 11 matches as they lost 1-0 at bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Obdurate City prove their point (Jan 5, 2011 23:43 GMT)
Tom Adams watched Man City park the bus at Arsenal and go home with the point they wanted.

Everton expose Tottenham frailties (Jan 5, 2011 23:30 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Goodison as Everton exposed Spurs's frailties in the title race.

Roy Hodgson "depressed" after Blackburn loss (Jan 5, 2011 23:08 GMT)
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson admitted he was depressed after he watched his side slip to an embarrassing 3-1 defeat at Blackburn on Wednesday.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 5, 2011 16:52 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 5

Birmingham close in on Keane (Jan 5, 2011 16:27 GMT)
Birmingham City have confirmed they are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane and it is reported they are close to agreeing a £7 million deal.

Premier Showdown - Jan 4-5 (Jan 5, 2011 15:21 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Stoke boss Pulis reveals three-year plan (Jan 5, 2011 15:12 GMT)
Tony Pulis is confident Stoke will really start to blossom if they survive their third season in the Premier League.

Galaxy give Becks go-ahead (Jan 5, 2011 13:26 GMT)
LA Galaxy have tentatively agreed to allow David Beckham to leave the club in January, but any loan offers for the midfielder must satisfy the club's demands.

Hammers target Ba goes on strike in Germany (Jan 5, 2011 12:22 GMT)
Hoffenheim forward Demba Ba has gone on strike in order to force through a move to West Ham, according to the German club.

Nani eyeing 'special' unbeaten achievement (Jan 5, 2011 11:00 GMT)
Manchester United winger Nani says the club are capable of achieving something "very special" this season after going unbeaten for the first 20 games of the Premier League season.

Moyes: I'll never quit Everton (Jan 5, 2011 10:38 GMT)
David Moyes has denied that he will consider quitting as Everton manager following a difficult first half of the season at Goodison Park.

Newcastle confirm permanent deal for Ben Arfa (Jan 5, 2011 10:12 GMT)
Newcastle United have announced the permanent signing of France international Hatem Ben Arfa, who impressed during the early stages of a loan spell from Marseille before succumbing to serious injury.

Pires exposes tensions at Houllier's Villa (Jan 5, 2011 09:58 GMT)
Robert Pires has offered a revealing insight into the "tense" dressing room atmosphere at Aston Villa, admitting that several unhappy players have held showdown talks with Gerard Houllier. Pires also believes that Houllier's job could come under thr

Dzeko heads to England for Man City medical (Jan 5, 2011 09:36 GMT)
Edin Dzeko will reportedly travel to England on Wednesday in order to undergo a medical ahead of his proposed £27 million transfer from Wolfsburg to Manchester City.

December Squad of the Month (Jan 5, 2011 09:13 GMT)
Dale Johnson picks out the top fantasy performers from December's Premier League fixtures.

Agger in Reds quit threat (Jan 5, 2011 09:04 GMT)
Daniel Agger has given Roy Hodgson another headache by threatening to quit Liverpool if he is not handed a regular starting berth.

Toure plays down Adebayor fight (Jan 5, 2011 08:36 GMT)
Kolo Toure has attempted to play down his training ground spat with Emmanuel Adebayor by revealing he has been involved in similar flashpoints with the striker in the past.

Spurs boss Redknapp cools on Becks bid (Jan 5, 2011 08:03 GMT)
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says the chances of David Beckham arriving at White Hart Lane are currently no better than "50-50" and has hinted he could withdraw his interest if progress is not made soon.

Coyle claims 16 ref errors have cost Bolton (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Owen Coyle believes Bolton are due some luck with match officials in the second half of the season, claiming "16 major decisions" have cost his side points so far.

Wenger: We'll prove success can come cheap (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger is out to show big-spending Manchester City that Arsenal's more frugal approach can bring success as the Premier League heavyweights prepare to face off on Wednesday night.

Ancelotti 'lucky' to survive axe (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti admits he is "lucky" to have kept his job as Chelsea manager after presiding over the worst run of form under the reign of owner Roman Abramovich.

Premier League: United go clear at top (Jan 5, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after battling past Stoke City with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

Samba in new Venky's attack (Jan 5, 2011 00:01 GMT)
Blackburn captain Chris Samba has repeated his desire to quit Ewood Park after claiming he does not want to be part of the club under new owners Venky's.

Jolly: Substance over style once again (Jan 4, 2011 23:13 GMT)
Richard Jolly watches Man United win ugly yet again, though Sir Alex seems to be watching a different game.

Blackburn eye Santa Cruz return (Jan 4, 2011 20:39 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers are in negotiations with Manchester City about bringing Eastlands outcast Roque Santa Cruz back to Ewood Park.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 4, 2011 17:06 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 4

Adebayor and Toure in Man City bust-up (Jan 4, 2011 16:15 GMT)
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure and striker Emmanuel Adebayor had to be separated by team-mates following a scrap at the club's training ground on Tuesday.

Chelsea boss prioritises top four finish (Jan 4, 2011 15:44 GMT)
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits qualifying for the Champions League and not the winning the title is now his focus after slipping to fifth in Premier League.

Wenger ponders Vela options (Jan 4, 2011 14:42 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has confirmed Bolton have been in contact over a loan deal for Carlos Vela and said the player is likely to move on in early January.

Agent: Rangnick is keen on Premier League (Jan 4, 2011 13:17 GMT)
Former Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick would relish the chance to manage a Premier League club, according to agent Oliver Mintzlaff, but there have not yet been any enquiries from England.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Tom Adams (Jan 4, 2011 13:05 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Tom Adams.

Chelsea out, Spurs in for Beckham (Jan 4, 2011 12:48 GMT)
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he would be interested in signing David Beckham on loan from LA Galaxy.

Bowyer gets three-match ban for Sagna stamp (Jan 4, 2011 12:13 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer has been handed a three-match ban for his stamp on Bacary Sagna during the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Peter Taylor turns down Newcastle role (Jan 4, 2011 11:39 GMT)
Bradford manager Peter Taylor has turned down the chance to become Alan Pardew's assistant at Newcastle, according to Bantams joint-chairman Mark Lawn.

Mancini confirms City have agreed Dzeko fee (Jan 4, 2011 11:06 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has confirmed Manchester City have agreed a fee with Wolfsburg for Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko.

QPR make loan enquiry for Benni McCarthy (Jan 4, 2011 10:46 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet understands QPR have made a bid to take West Ham striker Benni McCarthy on loan.

West Bromwich Albion suffer Reid injury blow (Jan 4, 2011 10:22 GMT)
West Brom utility player Steven Reid will be sidelined for at least six weeks after suffering a torn cartilage.

Blackburn plan to hand Kean longer contract (Jan 4, 2011 10:00 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers caretaker boss Steve Kean is set to remain in charge at Blackburn for "at least two to three years", according to the club's chairperson, Anuradha Desai.

Blackburn confirm interest in Ronaldinho (Jan 4, 2011 09:51 GMT)
Blackburn have now confirmed that they are interested in signing AC Milan star Ronaldinho.

McClaren tips Dzeko for success at City (Jan 4, 2011 08:45 GMT)
Steve McClaren has given a glowing report of the departing Edin Dzeko, saying he expects the striker to form a devastating partnership with Carlos Tevez at Manchester City.

Hodgson looks for backing in January window (Jan 4, 2011 08:15 GMT)
Roy Hodgson has underlined his ambition to make changes to the Liverpool squad in the transfer window and "stamp his philosophy" on the team.

Drogba: Malaria still affecting my game (Jan 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba has admitted the Chelsea dressing room has been an "unhappy'' place during their recent slump in form and says his own performances have been hampered by his battles with injury and malaria.

Vidic bemused by United's lead (Jan 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Nemanja Vidic has admitted he is surprised Manchester United are top of the Premier League, citing the "strange" season rather than United's form for their marginal lead in the title race.

McLeish tackles TV over perceived Bowyer bias (Jan 4, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called for big clubs to be scrutinised as much as smaller ones when "trial by television'' is used to retrospectively highlight bad tackles.

Carroll and Bale lead PFA Fan award shortlist (Jan 3, 2011 17:06 GMT)
Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri and Newcastle striker Andy Carroll head a five-man shortlist for the the ESPN PFA Fans Player of the Month award for December.

McLeish desperate to find right forward (Jan 3, 2011 16:27 GMT)
Alex McLeish will look to sign a striker who can step straight into Birmingham's battle for Premier League survival.

Hleb under fire after Arsenal comments (Jan 3, 2011 14:25 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has urged Alexander Hleb "to show what he's capable of", after the club's fans reacted angrily to comments from the midfielder suggesting he would welcome a return to former club Arsenal.

Baines turns down Bayern Munich move (Jan 3, 2011 14:06 GMT)
Bayern Munich have confirmed that they tried to sign Everton full-back Leighton Baines, but the player turned down the chance to move to Munich.

Woy's woes and G-Nev's retirement plan (Jan 3, 2011 12:10 GMT)
It may be a new year, but there is no let up to The Fifth Official's musings, with Gary Neville firmly on the radar.

Coyle wants big money for Gary Cahill (Jan 3, 2011 11:51 GMT)
Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle has indicated it could take a minimum of £20 million to land Gary Cahill.

Venky's rubbish talk of Ronaldinho move (Jan 3, 2011 10:57 GMT)
Brazilian star Ronaldinho will not be heading to Blackburn Rovers, according to Venky's director Venkatesh Rao.

Sampdoria snap up Macheda on loan (Jan 3, 2011 09:52 GMT)
Sampdoria have confirmed that Federico Macheda is to join them on loan, after the player's agent revealed he is on the brink of a move to Serie A side Sampdoria until the

Beckham approached Jamie (Jan 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has revealed how his son Jamie alerted him to David Beckham's interest in playing for Tottenham while admitting he is trying to sign him without having seen him play for Los Angeles Galaxy.

Manchester City land Dzeko for £27m - reports (Jan 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City have reportedly agreed a £27 million deal to sign Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg, with the sought-after Bosnian striker expected to arrive in England by the end of the week.

Kuszczak wants United chance (Jan 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Tomasz Kuszczak has admitted he wants a chance to prove five years at Manchester United have not been a complete waste of time.

Blackburn join Gremio in Ronaldinho race (Jan 3, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Ronaldinho's departure from AC Milan now appears certain after he left the club's training camp to negotiate with Gremio.

Premier Showdown - Jan 1-2 (Jan 2, 2011 17:05 GMT)
Take on Dale Johnson and Tommy Smyth in our predictions game.

Ancelotti rues late Aston Villa equaliser (Jan 2, 2011 16:52 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti said Chelsea "deserved to win and needed to win" after Ciaran Clark's injury-time equaliser handed Aston Villa a share of the points at Stamford Bridge.

PL: Last-gasp Villa dent Chelsea title hopes (Jan 2, 2011 16:05 GMT)
Chelsea's title hopes were dealt another blow as Ciaran Clark's injury-time header handed Aston Villa a 3-3 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Bowyer could face action over Sagna incident (Jan 2, 2011 12:37 GMT)
Birmingham midfielder Lee Bowyer is facing the prospect of a possible Football Association ban over incidents during Saturday's home Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Ferguson seeks English loan for Macheda (Jan 2, 2011 11:28 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson is keen to see Federico Macheda remain in the Premier League when he goes on loan for the second half of the season.

West Ham set for busy January window (Jan 2, 2011 10:59 GMT)
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell will complete his move to West Ham on Monday morning ahead of a busy transfer window for the Hammers.

Dalglish edges closer to Liverpool return (Jan 2, 2011 10:25 GMT)
Kenny Dalglish is being widely tipped to take charge of Liverpool until the end of the season with the club's owners believed to be ready to turn to an interim coach.

Reina stresses his commitment to Liverpool (Jan 2, 2011 10:24 GMT)
Pepe Reina has hit out at the speculation he could leave Liverpool and insists he will honour his contract.

Houllier confident of Aston Villa patience (Jan 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier insists he is at "the wrong club'' if his job is already on the line.

Beckham wants to come to Spurs - Redknapp (Jan 2, 2011 08:00 GMT)
A permission slip from Los Angeles Galaxy seems to be the only thing standing between David Beckham and Tottenham after Harry Redknapp confirmed the midfielder was keen to join on loan.

Arsenal stroll restates title credentials (Jan 1, 2011 20:46 GMT)
Kevin Palmer believes Arsenal appeared real title contenders when beating Birmingham.

Jolly: Cole strike delays the inevitable (Jan 1, 2011 19:20 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Anfield as Joe Cole's winner earned Roy Hodgson a stay of execution.

Prem: Arsenal keep pace as top four win (Jan 1, 2011 16:59 GMT)
A late winner from Joe Cole relieved the pressure on Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson, who saw the Reds beat Bolton 2-1 at Anfield.

Ferguson: Neville lucky to get away with foul (Jan 1, 2011 15:35 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Gary Neville was fortunate to escape punishment after he appeared to bring Graham Dorrans down in the area during Manchester United's 2-1 win at West Brom.

Sunderland expecting a quiet January window (Jan 1, 2011 14:18 GMT)
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is expecting a quiet January following the opening of the winter transfer window.

Ancelotti to put faith in youngster Bruma (Jan 1, 2011 13:23 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti has put his faith in Jeffrey Bruma to help lift Chelsea further out of their end-of-year slump after confirming the teenager will make his full Premier League debut in Sunday's clash with Aston Villa.

Agent: Macheda loan may include option to buy (Jan 1, 2011 12:24 GMT)
Federico Macheda's agent has claimed any loan from Manchester United is likely to include an option to buy.

McLeish: Hleb still bearing scars of Barca misery (Jan 1, 2011 11:56 GMT)
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes Alexander Hleb is still bearing the scars of his Barcelona misery.

Ancelotti unsure if Blues' run is over (Jan 1, 2011 11:39 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti is not convinced Chelsea have escaped from their bad run despite returning to winning ways against Bolton this week.

Rovers lose injured Robinson for three weeks (Jan 1, 2011 10:28 GMT)
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a calf strain.

MatchDay LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 1, 2011 09:33 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 1

Liverpool seek Hodgson replacement - reports (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Roy Hodgson appears to be on the brink of losing his job as Liverpool manager as widespread reports claim the club's owners have started a search for his replacement.

Houllier senses Villa revival (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Gerard Houllier expects Aston Villa's fortunes to change for the better by mid-January and insists he has the full backing of owner Randy Lerner.

Blackburn's Nelsen: Venky's era is 'exciting' (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Stand-in Blackburn Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen claims new owners Venky's have an "exciting" vision for the club despite the turbulent start to their era in charge.

Fergie: It's a five-horse title race (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League title race is a five-horse affair and that it could take as little as 82 points to become champions.

Redknapp confirms Spurs' Beckham interest (Jan 1, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in bringing David Beckham on loan to Tottenham, although he admitted the midfielder's wages could be a possible stumbling block to the move.


English FA Cup
Team of the Week: January 30, 2011 (Jan 30, 2011 19:52 GMT)
Crawley Town's Matt Tubbs is in after his winner set up a tie with Manchester United but who else makes our Team of the Week?

Murphy pleased with Spurs rout (Jan 30, 2011 19:48 GMT)
Fulham captain Danny Murphy scored twice from the spot as Fulham dumped Tottenham out of the cup with a 4-0 win at Craven Cottage and said it was nice to get one over on their London rivals.

FA Cup draw: Crawley go to Old Trafford (Jan 30, 2011 18:00 GMT)
FA Cup draw

Dzeko pays dividends for City (Jan 30, 2011 17:53 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Meadow Lane as Edin Dzeko rescued Man City from an embarrassing exit.

Man City lose Adam Johnson for three months (Jan 30, 2011 16:48 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that winger Adam Johnson has been ruled out for three months with ankle ligament damage.

Nasri a doubt for Barca as 'gamble' backfires (Jan 30, 2011 14:45 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits Samir Nasri is now a major doubt for their Champions League clash against Barcelona after his gamble "backfired'' when the influential midfielder picked up a hamstring injury in today's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round win over League One

FA Cup: Dzeko saves City, Arsenal sneak through (Jan 30, 2011 14:37 GMT)
Edin Dzeko picked a useful time to score his first goal for Manchester City as the Bosnian's strike prevented Notts County from enjoying the shock of the FA Cup fourth round.

FA Cup Fifth Round draw LIVE (Jan 30, 2011 08:00 GMT)
FA Cup fifth-round draw LIVE

FA Cup: Chelsea bogged down at Goodison (Jan 29, 2011 16:41 GMT)
'Bad Chelsea' returned in their FA Cup draw with Everton, says Mark Lomas from Goodison Park.

Ancelotti hails Chelsea response against Everton (Jan 29, 2011 15:40 GMT)
Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with the "attitude and spirit" shown by his side against Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup, even if he was unimpressed by their performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw.

FA Cup: Kalou to the rescue, United comeback (Jan 29, 2011 15:00 GMT)
Salomon Kalou climbed off the bench to earn Chelsea an FA Cup fourth-round replay against Everton with a 1-1 draw, while Aston Villa defeated Blackburn.

FA Cup LIVE: Latest updates and chat (Jan 29, 2011 11:27 GMT)
MatchDay LIVE - January 29

Mabbutt: No. 1 a lucky omen for Spurs (Jan 29, 2011 09:36 GMT)
Former Tottenham captain Gary Mabbutt tells Mark Lomas that Spurs can win the FA Cup, as the year ends in one.

The FA Cup's Greatest Controversies (Jan 28, 2011 13:13 GMT)
Ahead of the fourth round, John Brewin selects five of the FA Cup's most controversial happenings.

The FA Cup's Greatest Defenders (Jan 28, 2011 09:28 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest defenders in FA Cup history.

Double injury boost for Gunners (Jan 28, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsenal have been lifted by the return of Sebastien Squillaci and Abou Diaby for Sunday's FA Cup fourth round clash with Huddersfield.

Rewind: Chapman establishes Arsenal legacy (Jan 27, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1930, when Herbert Chapman secured Arsenal's first trophy with a win over Huddersfield.

Stevenage fan attack was girlfriend revenge (Jan 26, 2011 15:41 GMT)
A football fan ran on to a pitch and punched a player because he had previously had a relationship with his girlfriend and had "not treated her correctly'', a court heard on Wednesday.

FA Cup draw: Man Utd go to Southampton (Jan 20, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Southampton's reward for ousting Blackpool on Saturday is a home game against Manchester United in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.

Wenger: Arsenal showed hunger for success (Jan 19, 2011 23:08 GMT)
Manager Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal showed they are hungry to end their trophyless run after they cruised past Leeds in the FA Cup third-round replay.

FA Cup: Man City beat Leicester (Jan 19, 2011 21:50 GMT)
Manchester City booked a fourth-round tie against Notts County by beating Leicester City 4-2 at Eastlands in the FA Cup.

Wenger struggling in defender hunt (Jan 19, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger admits his search for a new centre-back is going nowhere - but only because it is tough to match the quality he already has in the Arsenal defence.

Jolly: Shaky City resembling Hughes vintage (Jan 18, 2011 23:51 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Eastlands to see Man City overcome Leicester despite another shaky defensive display.

Johnson: We made it hard for ourselves (Jan 18, 2011 23:24 GMT)
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson has said Manchester City made life hard for themselves after a 4-2 victory over Leicester City in their FA Cup third round replay.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Dom Raynor (Jan 18, 2011 14:35 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Dom Raynor.

De Jong: Let's start with FA Cup (Jan 18, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Nigel de Jong wants Manchester City to go all out for FA Cup glory to bring that winning feeling to Eastlands and get the squad hungry for more success.

Mancini: I can't rotate to give Shay a go (Jan 17, 2011 15:48 GMT)
Roberto Mancini has defended his decision to restrict Shay Given's appearances for Manchester City this season.

Stoke boss Pulis confident over cup tie (Jan 17, 2011 15:43 GMT)
Tony Pulis has no doubts Stoke will secure a place in the FA Cup fourth round if his side stand firm in the face of an expected Cardiff onslaught.

PFA call for end of Diouf and Warnock spat (Jan 14, 2011 09:28 GMT)
PFA chief Gordon Taylor has urged Blackburn striker El-Hadji Diouf and QPR boss Neil Warnock to show "a measure of control and responsibility'' as their war of words threatens to spiral out of control.

Crawley boss feels Derby win was warranted (Jan 10, 2011 23:48 GMT)
Crawley Town boss Steve Evans believes his side were worthy winners after Sergio Torres' injury-time strike earned a 2-1 win over Championship team Derby in their FA Cup third-round clash.

FA charges Babel for Webb-based photo joke (Jan 10, 2011 17:43 GMT)
Liverpool star Ryan Babel has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for tweeting a doctored photo of referee Howard Webb wearing a Manchester United shirt.

Injured Mackie slams 'repulsive' Diouf (Jan 10, 2011 09:24 GMT)
QPR striker Jamie Mackie has branded El-Hadji Diouf "an absolute disgrace'' after claiming the Blackburn forward abused him while he lay on the pitch with a broken leg.

Babel gets into Twitter trouble (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
The FA could launch disciplinary action against Liverpool forward Ryan Babel after he tweeted a photo of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt.

FA Cup: United beat Liverpool, Man City held (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Ryan Giggs scored a first-minute penalty as Manchester United knocked rivals Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

Stevenage chairman vows to find attacker (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace has launched an investigation into the attack on defender Scott Laird after Saturday's FA Cup win over Newcastle and has promised to bring the guilty supporter to justice.

Team of the Week: January 9, 2011 (Jan 9, 2011 21:35 GMT)
Schmeichel, Bruce and Giggs: it's not a timewarp but our FA Cup Team of the Week.

Dalglish cannot refresh Liverpool yet (Jan 9, 2011 17:51 GMT)
Dalglish may be back, but Richard Jolly says a Liverpool revival will take time.

FA Cup Fourth Round draw LIVE (Jan 9, 2011 08:00 GMT)
FA Cup fourth-round draw LIVE

Neil Warnock slams "gutter type" El Hadji Diouf (Jan 8, 2011 22:32 GMT)
QPR manager Neil Warnock has labelled Blackburn's El-Hadji Diouf "a gutter type" and claimed the Senegal international verbally abused Jamie Mackie while he lay on the pitch with a broken leg.

FA to investigate fan attack after Stevenage win (Jan 8, 2011 22:30 GMT)
The Football Association will launch an investigation after a Stevenage player was punched by a fan while celebrating the shock FA Cup victory against Newcastle.

Sweet revenge as Stevenage end 13 years of hurt (Jan 8, 2011 21:30 GMT)
Mark Lomas was present as Stevenage gained revenge over Newcastle in a massive FA Cup shock.

Stevenage boss Westley hails 'fantastic' players (Jan 8, 2011 20:02 GMT)
Stevenage manager Graham Westley felt his side were good value for their victory after causing one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history with a 3-1 third-round win over Newcastle.

Walcott apologises for dive against Leeds (Jan 8, 2011 19:18 GMT)
Theo Walcott has apologised for diving to try to win a penalty during the closing stages of his side's third-round FA Cup tie against Leeds United at Emirates Stadium.

FA Cup: Newcastle and Sunderland humbled (Jan 8, 2011 16:58 GMT)
Shock of the day came in the FA Cup third round came at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Notts County.

Sir Alex: Defeat to Liverpool would be a shock (Jan 8, 2011 12:36 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will take no chances against Liverpool in Sunday's FA Cup tie at Old Trafford - and suggested that defeat to the Red Devils' arch rivals would be a shock.

Rooney winning Utd fitness battle (Jan 7, 2011 12:18 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful he will have key duo Wayne Rooney and Edwin van der Sar available for Sunday's mouth-watering FA Cup tie against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

The magic of the Cup: ESPN's FA Cup memories (Jan 7, 2011 10:35 GMT)
ESPN pundits including Kevin Keegan and Steve McManaman pick out their favourite FA Cup memories.

The FA Cup's Greatest Giant-killings (Jan 6, 2011 18:45 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history.

The FA Cup's Greatest Goalkeepers (Jan 6, 2011 11:01 GMT)
ESPNsoccernet's selection of the greatest goalkeepers in FA Cup history.


English Carling Cup
Cops probe cup tie chaos (Jan 27, 2011 08:22 GMT)
Police will comb through CCTV footage to identify troublemakers at Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final between Birmingham and West Ham United.

Hammers hierarchy to miss Carling Cup clash (Jan 26, 2011 09:49 GMT)
West Ham co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold plus vice-chairman Karren Brady will not be returning to former club Birmingham for Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final clash.

Grant urges cool for crunch Carling Cup tie (Jan 26, 2011 08:00 GMT)
West Ham boss Avram Grant has warned his players to keep their heads if they score in Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final decider at Birmingham, in order to avoid a repeat of Frederic Piquionne's sending off against Everton on Saturday.

Wenger dreaming of more (Jan 25, 2011 23:36 GMT)
Arsene Wenger hopes victory in the Carling Cup final could provide the springboard for bigger success for Arsenal this season.

Fabregas delighted after reaching cup final (Jan 25, 2011 22:27 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas hailed his side's 3-1 Carling Cup aggregate win over Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium and said another trophy for the Gunners is overdue.

Wenger wary of Ipswich (Jan 25, 2011 10:50 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is determined to make sure that his players do not take Ipswich Town lightly in Tuesday night's Carling Cup semi-final.

Cottee: Hammers future looks bleak (Jan 21, 2011 11:03 GMT)
West Ham legend Tony Cottee tells Mark Lomas that he fears for the club's future.

Fabregas slams Ipswich's 'rugby' tactics (Jan 13, 2011 16:08 GMT)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has accused Ipswich of using ''rugby'' tactics and warned the club they will be handed a real football lesson in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium.

Ipswich to plan 'park the bus' at Emirates (Jan 13, 2011 15:39 GMT)
Ipswich defender Damien Delaney admits his side will "park the bus'' in front of goal at the Emirates Stadium in a fortnight as they look to hang on to their Carling Cup semi-final lead over Arsenal.

Wenger won't blame defence (Jan 12, 2011 22:39 GMT)
Arsene Wenger refused to blame his defence after the shock Carling Cup defeat at Ipswich - only the second time in 42 games he has lost to lower league opposition.

Grant to avoid sack (Jan 12, 2011 09:37 GMT)
Under-fire West Ham manager Avram Grant will not be sacked on Wednesday, but a decision over his future will be taken by the end of the week.

Kenny Dalglish backs Torres to find best form (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has vowed to help Fernando Torres emerge from his form slump as he heads to Blackpool on Wednesday night without suspended captain Steven Gerrard.

Wenger hails Henry influence at Arsenal (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has praised the influence of Thierry Henry on the Arsenal dressing room as they prepare to bounce back in the Carling Cup semi-final against Ipswich.

Battling Hammers embody Grant's fighting spirit (Jan 11, 2011 23:25 GMT)
Mark Lomas was at Upton Park to see ten-man West Ham grant Avram a stay of execution.

Grant in dark over Hammers future (Jan 11, 2011 22:45 GMT)
Avram Grant admits he does not know how much longer he will be in charge of West Ham - despite masterminding a 2-1 win over Birmingham in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final.

Chat LIVE with ESPN's Jon Carter (Jan 11, 2011 13:21 GMT)
Join us at 1500 GMT for a LIVE chat with Jon Carter.

Bendtner: Carling Cup can be a springboard (Jan 10, 2011 15:27 GMT)
Nicklas Bendtner has challenged Arsenal to win the Carling Cup and use it as a springboard to Premier League title glory.


Spanish Primera Liga
Real rejected Juve loan bid for Benzema (Jan 31, 2011 12:55 GMT)
Juventus have had a loan bid for France striker Karim Benzema rejected by Real Madrid, according to super-agent Ernesto Bronzetti.

Offside in Spain (Jan 31, 2011 11:13 GMT)
In the wake of the sexism scandal in England, Phil Ball makes his first foray into women's football in Spain.

Mourinho doubts title challenge after loss (Jan 31, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could not fault his players for their efforts but admits Sunday night's 1-0 defeat to struggling Osasuna has left them in a "much more difficult situation'' with regards their pursuit of Primera Division leaders Barcel

Mourinho again hints at Premier League return (Jan 30, 2011 10:24 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has once again suggested that he could leave the Bernabeu and return to the Premier League at the end of the season.

Mourinho excited by Adebayor capture (Jan 29, 2011 21:11 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has welcomed the arrival of Emmanuel Adebayor and immediately included the loan signing in his squad for Sunday's clash with Osasuna.

La Liga: Messi seals victory at Hercules (Jan 29, 2011 20:07 GMT)
Lionel Messi scored two late goals as Barcelona beat 10-man Hercules to preserve their 100% away record in La Liga and move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table.

Diarra poised to swap Madrid for Monaco (Jan 28, 2011 21:01 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is set to complete a move to French side Monaco.

AC Milan sign left-back Vila from Espanyol (Jan 28, 2011 16:48 GMT)
AC Milan have confirmed the signing of left-back Didac Vila from Espanyol.

Schalke midfielder Rakitic seals Sevilla move (Jan 28, 2011 12:35 GMT)
Schalke midfielder Ivan Rakitic has sealed a move to Spanish side Sevilla.

ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 21 (Jan 28, 2011 10:00 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez regales the tale of his winning Quiniela and hopes to secure more prize money this week.

Athletic Bilbao president rules out Llorente sale (Jan 27, 2011 15:34 GMT)
Athletic Bilbao president Fernando Garcia Macua insists Fernando Llorente will not be allowed to leave the club.

La Liga: Hercules seeking second Barca shock (Jan 27, 2011 15:06 GMT)
Hercules coach Esteban Vigo believes his side can upset all the odds and complete a Primera Liga double over table-topping Barcelona.

Espanyol defender Ruiz agrees Napoli move (Jan 27, 2011 14:59 GMT)
Napoli have reached an agreement to sign Espanyol defender Victor Ruiz on a permanent deal.

Sevilla chief defends fans after Casillas incident (Jan 27, 2011 12:07 GMT)
Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido is happy for the authorities to prosecute the fan who threw a bottle at Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas on Wednesday but says the incident should not mar the reputation of the club's fans.

Sergio Busquets signs new Barcelona deal (Jan 27, 2011 11:34 GMT)
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has signed a contract extension to keep him at the Nou Camp until 2015.

Adebayor labelled a 'physical marvel' (Jan 26, 2011 15:05 GMT)
New Real Madrid signing Emmanuel Adebayor has been hailed as a "physical marvel'' after passing his medical ahead of a loan move from Manchester City.

Ronaldo: I'm not obsessed with Messi (Jan 26, 2011 13:23 GMT)
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is not jealous of Lionel Messi and stressed that he doesn't "have an obsession" with the Barcelona star.

Rossi signs new contract with Villarreal (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Giuseppe Rossi has committed his future to Villarreal by signing a new contract.

La Liga legacy (Jan 24, 2011 09:48 GMT)
Phil Ball delves into the political and cultural framework of the Spanish game.

Valdano backs Benzema to fill Higuain void (Jan 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano hopes under-pressure striker Karim Benzema will turn out to be another Gonzalo Higuain, who overcame his own slow start with the Spanish giants to become a big hit at the Bernabeu.

La Liga: Benzema winner fires Real Madrid (Jan 23, 2011 18:34 GMT)
Sporting Gijon put some ground between themselves and the relegation zone by upsetting lacklustre Atletico Madrid 1-0 at El Molinon.

Guardiola not getting carried away after victory (Jan 22, 2011 22:32 GMT)
Pep Guardiola expects Real Madrid to push Barcelona all the way this season, despite seeing his side move provisionally seven points clear at the Primera Division summit with a 3-0 win over Racing Santander on Saturday.

La Liga: Barcelona see off Racing, Sevilla cruise (Jan 22, 2011 21:02 GMT)
La Liga leaders Barcelona maintained their fine form as they saw off Racing Santander 3-0 at the Camp Nou.

ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 20 (Jan 21, 2011 10:13 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez wonders in his Quiniela if the Curse of the Portuguese Manager will strike again.

Mourinho coy on long-term Real future (Jan 21, 2011 10:05 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has refused to commit his future to the club beyond the end of the current season, fuelling speculation that he is considering quitting the Bernabeu.

La Liga: Barcelona look to bounce back (Jan 20, 2011 16:22 GMT)
Primera Division leaders Barcelona will look to returning to winning ways following their shock Copa del Ray defeat to Real Betis when they welcome Racing Santander to the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Higuain hopes to return before season end (Jan 20, 2011 16:11 GMT)
Real Madrid's Argentinian striker Gonzalo Higuain hopes to return to action after undergoing an operation on his back in America.

Valdano plays down talk of rift with Mourinho (Jan 20, 2011 10:34 GMT)
Real Madrid general manager Jorge Valdano has dismissed talk of a major rift with coach Jose Mourinho.

Ramos to leave Madrid after Ronaldo bust-up? (Jan 19, 2011 09:05 GMT)
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has reportedly fallen out with Cristiano Ronaldo and is now looking to leave the club.

Lass Diarra to stay at Real (Jan 19, 2011 08:39 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra will not be leaving the club this month and will fight for his place in the team, according to his agent.

Ronaldo welcomes Llorente to Real rumours (Jan 18, 2011 14:49 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo says Fernando Llorente would be an excellent addition to the Real Madrid squad if Jose Mourinho's side firm up their interest in the Athletic Bilbao striker.

Copa del Rey: Betis fear Barcelona thrashing (Jan 18, 2011 12:08 GMT)
Real Betis goalkeeper Casto Espinosa fears his side could be handed another spanking by Barcelona tomorrow when they meet in the return leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.

Navas signs new Sevilla deal (Jan 17, 2011 14:03 GMT)
Spain winger Jesus Navas has committed himself to Sevilla until the summer of 2015.

Barca star Alves out for up to a fortnight (Jan 17, 2011 12:04 GMT)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves is set to be out of action for up to a fortnight after suffering a calf injury during the 4-1 victory over Malaga.

The mid-term review (Jan 17, 2011 10:04 GMT)
Eduardo Alvarez delivers his mid-term report on all the runners and riders in La Liga.

Valdano surprised to see Benzema left on bench (Jan 17, 2011 08:22 GMT)
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano suggested Jose Mourinho may have made an error by leaving striker Karim Benzema on the bench during the side's 1-1 draw with Almeria.

La Liga: Real held by Almeria, Barca cruise (Jan 16, 2011 20:21 GMT)
Real Madrid had to come from behind to save a 1-1 draw with Spain's bottom club Almeria, as Esteban Granero equalised after Jose Leonardo Ulloa gave Almeria a shock lead.

Ruud: Real return must be 'seriously considered' (Jan 16, 2011 11:53 GMT)
Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that former club Real Madrid have made enquiries about taking him back to the Bernabeu, and insisted that any offer would have to be "seriously considered."

La Liga: Four-goal Villarreal keep up home run (Jan 15, 2011 19:40 GMT)
A round-up of all of Saturday's La Liga games.

Mourinho welcomes Van Nistelrooy rumours (Jan 15, 2011 19:26 GMT)
Jose Mourinho says he would be only too happy if Real Madrid lured Ruud van Nistelrooy back to the club prior to the close of the January transfer window.

Spain winger Mata agrees Valencia deal (Jan 14, 2011 12:17 GMT)
Spain winger Juan Mata has agreed a contract extension with Valencia.

ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 19 (Jan 14, 2011 09:57 GMT)
Guest star Phil Ball steps in for Eduardo to cast this weekend's Quiniela for La Liga.

Real Madrid search for striker (Jan 14, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano has confirmed they are in the market for a striker after this week losing Gonzalo Higuain for a lengthy period.

Messi urges Guardiola to sign Barca extension (Jan 13, 2011 20:48 GMT)
Lionel Messi has urged Pep Guardiola to sign a new contract at Barcelona.

Agent: Real made tentative Klose enquiry (Jan 13, 2011 18:58 GMT)
Real Madrid have expressed "a certain amount of interest" in signing Bayern Munich striker Miroslav Klose, according to the player's agent.

Roma defender Cicinho set for Villarreal loan (Jan 13, 2011 18:39 GMT)
Villarreal have swooped for full-back Cicinho to help cover the loss of long-term injury absentee Angel Lopez.

La Liga: Barcelona gunning for new record (Jan 13, 2011 16:33 GMT)
Barcelona have another record in their sights this weekend as they prepare to welcome new-look Malaga to the Camp Nou.

Atletico seal deal for Osasuna winger Juanfran (Jan 12, 2011 17:22 GMT)
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Osasuna winger Juanfran Torres. Juanfran, who will cost Atletico an initial €4.25 million, has passed his medical and penned a deal that will tie him to the capital club until June 30, 2015.

Villarreal blow, as Lopez to miss six months (Jan 12, 2011 11:37 GMT)
Villarreal defender Angel Lopez will be sidelined for around six months after suffering a serious knee injury, the Primera Division outfit have announced.

Real striker Higuain to return in four months (Jan 12, 2011 08:07 GMT)
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain will not return for four months, after undergoing surgery on his back in the USA and it could take up to year before he is back to full fitness.

Liga: Ronaldo trio fires Real to win (Jan 10, 2011 22:58 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and set up another goal for Kaka as Real Madrid twice fought back from deficits to defeat Villarreal 4-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Bernabeu.

Mourinho insists Kaka will remain in Madrid (Jan 10, 2011 21:28 GMT)
Jose Mourinho insists he has every intention of keeping Kaka at Real Madrid.

Lionel Messi claims FIFA Ballon d'Or (Jan 10, 2011 18:57 GMT)
Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been named the FIFA Men's World Player of the Year for 2010.

Rosell hails 'great day' for Barcelona (Jan 10, 2011 15:08 GMT)
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has hailed Monday's FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony as ''a great day'' for the club.

Damned Lies and Statistics (Jan 10, 2011 09:58 GMT)
Phil Ball on La Liga's two-horse race and some less than balanced media coverage from Spain.

Barca no more than a club (Jan 9, 2011 12:38 GMT)
While Alexander Netherton believe Barcelona's football is beautiful, he argues they are as cynically organised as any other big club.

La Liga: Barca destroy Depor, Sevilla win (Jan 8, 2011 23:08 GMT)
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McManaman: Benzema must step up at Real (Jan 7, 2011 17:11 GMT)
Former Real Madrid winger Steve McManaman has urged current Merengues striker Karim Benzema to step up to the plate and insisted that the Frenchman is capable of being a key player at the Bernabeu.

ESPNsoccernet Quiniela - Week 17 (Jan 7, 2011 09:40 GMT)
After teams endured a tiring week in the Copa del Rey, Eduardo Alvarez makes his Liga predictions in the Quiniela.

La Liga: Deportivo look to end Barca's away run (Jan 6, 2011 20:52 GMT)
In-form Deportivo La Coruna striker Adrian Lopez is optimistic his side can cause Barcelona plenty of problems at the Riazor on Saturday night.

No new striker for Mourinho (Jan 5, 2011 14:05 GMT)
Jose Mourinho has ruled out signing a new striker in January, meaning that Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor will not be moving to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid confirm Higuain set for surgery (Jan 5, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is still coming to terms with the news that Gonzalo Higuain will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Aguero extends Atletico contract (Jan 4, 2011 18:36 GMT)
Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has agreed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the Vicente Calderon until summer 2014.

Afellay relishing Total Football at Barcelona (Jan 4, 2011 15:16 GMT)
New Barcelona signing Ibrahim Afellay believes his schooling in Dutch football will assist his adaptation at the Camp Nou.

Tales from the frozen north (Jan 4, 2011 09:35 GMT)
Phil Ball returns, along with Kaka, as the Spanish Primera Liga resumes following the winter break.

Defender Rami moves from Lille to Valencia (Jan 4, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Valencia have confirmed the signing of France defender Adil Rami from Lille.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores twice in Real win (Jan 3, 2011 22:58 GMT)
Kaka made his comeback from an eight-month injury absence as Real Madrid went back to within two points of Primera Division leaders Barcelona with a 3-2 derby win at Getafe.

Xavi honoured to reach Barca milestone (Jan 3, 2011 21:53 GMT)
Xavi says he is honoured to have become Barcelona's joint all-time record appearance holder alongside former central defender Migueli and reveals he hopes to go on playing for the Catalan side for many more years.

Malaga confirm signing of Baptista (Jan 3, 2011 20:39 GMT)
Malaga have continued their winter rebuilding with the signing of Brazil international Julio Baptista from Roma.

La Liga: Pedro bags brace in Barca win (Jan 2, 2011 20:26 GMT)
Pedro struck both goals to give Barcelona a narrow 2-1 win over Levante at the Nou Camp on Sunday evening as La Liga resumed following the winter break.

Playmaker Kaka in line for Real Madrid return (Jan 2, 2011 18:55 GMT)
Real Madrid playmaker Kaka could be in line for his first appearance of the season on Monday after being included in a 20-man squad for the Primera Division derby against Getafe.


Italian Serie A
Inter strike deal to sign Japan star Nagatomo (Jan 31, 2011 18:26 GMT)
Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Japan left-back Yuto Nagatomo on loan for the remainder of the Serie A season.

Legrottaglie seals AC Milan move (Jan 31, 2011 10:38 GMT)
AC Milan are set to reinforce their squad with the signing of veteran defender Nicola Legrottaglie from Juventus.

Pazzini targets title after dream Inter debut (Jan 31, 2011 09:25 GMT)
Giampaolo Pazzini scored two goals on his dream debut for Inter Nilan and believes his new club can still win the Serie A title.

Iachini replaces Beretta as Brescia coach (Jan 30, 2011 17:50 GMT)
Serie A side Brescia have sacked coach Mario Beretta and reinstated his predecessor Giuseppe Iachini, the club has confirmed.

Serie A: Pazzini stars on Inter Milan debut (Jan 30, 2011 17:06 GMT)
Inter Milan delivered a stunning second-half fightback to wipe out a two-goal deficit and get the better of Palermo.

Sampdoria striker Pazzini confirms Inter deal (Jan 28, 2011 12:08 GMT)
Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini has revealed he could not resist the lure of Inter Milan and has agreed to join the Serie A champions.

AC Milan planning to sign new left back (Jan 27, 2011 15:47 GMT)
AC Milan are hopeful of making another signing before the transfer market closes on Monday.

Italy defender Barzagli joins Juventus (Jan 27, 2011 13:44 GMT)
Juventus have completed the signing of Italy defender Andrea Barzagli from Wolfsburg.

Serie A: Inter boss Leonardo retains title belief (Jan 27, 2011 13:30 GMT)
Inter Milan coach Leonardo believes his team can still win the Scudetto despite falling nine points adrift of Serie A leaders and great rivals AC Milan.

Inter admit interest in Pazzini, rule out Ganso (Jan 26, 2011 17:38 GMT)
Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti has revealed that the club are interested in signing Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini.

Sampdoria president cannot forgive Cassano (Jan 26, 2011 14:07 GMT)
Sampdoria president Riccardo Garrone has revealed that he is unable to forgive former player Antonio Cassano for the behaviour that led to his departure from the club and for comments he made when he arrived at AC Milan.

Roma to be sold to US investors - report (Jan 26, 2011 10:31 GMT)
A group of American investors are close to agreeing a deal to buy Serie A club Roma, according to reports in the Italian press on Wednesday.

Van Bommel terminates contract to join Milan (Jan 25, 2011 11:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel has joined AC Milan after he asked for his contract at the German club to be terminated.

Inter and Milan to battle for Ganso in summer (Jan 25, 2011 10:55 GMT)
Brazilian international midfielder Ganso is attracting the interest of both Milan clubs, who will battle for his signature in the summer.

Palermo striker Maccarone joins Sampdoria (Jan 24, 2011 17:22 GMT)
Sampdoria have signed striker Massimo Maccarone from Palermo, the club have confirmed.

Milan lose defender Nesta to shoulder injury (Jan 24, 2011 10:00 GMT)
AC Milan's Serie A challenge has been hit by the news that defender Alessandro Nesta will be sidelined for three weeks after dislocating his shoulder.

Zarate could face ban after fractious defeat (Jan 23, 2011 17:42 GMT)
The Italian football authorities are expected to look into events at the end of Lazio's 3-1 defeat to Bologna as Mauro Zarate was accused of spitting at an opponent and attempting to throw a punch.

Ajax defender Emanuelson pens AC Milan deal (Jan 23, 2011 17:30 GMT)
AC Milan have signed left-back Urby Emanuelson from Ajax, the Serie A club have confirmed.

Serie A: Inter humbled, Milan beat Cesena (Jan 23, 2011 16:43 GMT)
Udinese tore defending Serie A champions Inter Milan apart with an impressive 3-1 win which puts them into the hunt for a place in Europe next season.

Serie A: Roma ease to victory over Cagliari (Jan 22, 2011 21:55 GMT)
Roma climbed to second in the Serie A standings thanks to a convincing win over luckless Cagliari.

Buffon: I want to end my career at Juventus (Jan 21, 2011 13:53 GMT)
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has attempted to put an end to speculation about his future by insisting that he wants to play for Bianconeri for the rest of his career.

Serie A: Draws no cause for concern - Allegri (Jan 20, 2011 16:26 GMT)
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has told his players to hold their nerve and focus on themselves rather than others.

Catania appoint Diego Simeone as new boss (Jan 19, 2011 11:01 GMT)
Former Argentine international Diego Simeone has been appointed as the new coach of Serie A strugglers Catania.

Roma boss Ranieri welcomes Liverpool link (Jan 17, 2011 11:35 GMT)
Roma boss Claudio Ranieri has welcomed reports he is under consideration for the position at Liverpool.

Catania coach given vote of confidence (Jan 17, 2011 11:14 GMT)
Catania coach Marco Giampaolo has been handed a vote of confidence despite his team's poor run of form.

Serie A: Milan held, chasing pack advance (Jan 16, 2011 16:36 GMT)
AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by a stern Lecce side at the Stadio Via del Mare to miss the opportunity to move six points clear at the top of Serie A.

Muntari seeking Inter exit (Jan 16, 2011 12:44 GMT)
Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari is seeking a move away from the reigning European champions, according to the Nerazzurri's technical director Marcon Branca.

Roma boss Ranieri defends Totti substitution (Jan 15, 2011 15:08 GMT)
Roma boss Claudio Ranieri insists he has no regrets about his decision to bring on captain Francesco Totti as a substitute deep into stoppage time against Sampdoria last week.

Toni suffers injury as Juve win in Coppa Italia (Jan 13, 2011 22:17 GMT)
Juventus booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia as they saw off Catania 2-0.

Juve chief promises Quagliarella replacement (Jan 13, 2011 14:20 GMT)
Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta has assured Bianconeri fans that the club are working to bring in a replacement striker for injured leading scorer Fabio Quagliarella.

Van Bommel agent plays down Milan move talk (Jan 12, 2011 10:45 GMT)
The agent of Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel dismissed reports linking his client with AC Milan in the winter transfer window.

Sensi: Unsettled Totti still vital to Roma (Jan 12, 2011 10:11 GMT)
Roma president Rosella Sensi has claimed that unsettled captain Francesco Totti is still at the heart of the club's project.

Milan defender Onyewu joins Twente on loan (Jan 11, 2011 11:53 GMT)
United States defender Oguchi Onyewu has joined FC Twente on loan until the end of the season from Serie A leaders AC Milan.

Del Piero demands focus from Juventus stars (Jan 11, 2011 11:19 GMT)
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero is confident his side will bounce back from their poor start to the year.

Ronaldinho shuns Rovers to seal Flamengo deal (Jan 11, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Blackburn Rovers' unlikely pursuit of two-time World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has finally come to an end with the news that the forward has completed a move to Brazilian club Flamengo.

Moggi: Juventus need to buy defenders (Jan 10, 2011 14:08 GMT)
Former Juventus director Luciano Moggi claims that all the club need to do in January is buy some new defenders, instead of focusing on their attacking limitations.

Serie A: Ibrahimovic rescues point in thriller (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic snatched a last-gasp equaliser for Serie A leaders AC Milan in an eight-goal thriller against Udinese.

Juventus snap up Luca Toni from Genoa (Jan 7, 2011 15:24 GMT)
Juventus have signed veteran striker Luca Toni on a permanent transfer from Genoa, the Turin giants confirmed on Friday.

Juve blow as Quagliarella out for season (Jan 7, 2011 13:37 GMT)
Juventus have been dealt a huge blow with the news that top scorer Fabio Quagliarella has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Moratti hails Leonardo impact after victory (Jan 6, 2011 22:39 GMT)
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti is backing Leonardo to lead a title charge after a 3-1 victory over Napoli in his first game in charge.

Ronaldinho confirms plans to return to Brazil (Jan 6, 2011 22:22 GMT)
Ronaldinho has confirmed his intention to leave AC Milan and return to Brazil in a press conference.

Serie A: Inter victorious, Juve humiliated (Jan 6, 2011 17:46 GMT)
Parma made a fine start to 2011 with a 4-1 win over ten-man Juventus in Turin.

Fiorentina threaten to sue Mutu after walkout (Jan 6, 2011 08:47 GMT)
Fiorentina are prepared to launch legal action against their striker Adrian Mutu, after the controversial Romania striker walked out on training - "the latest in a series of similar incidents" according to the club.

Serie A: Cassano to bolster Milan challenge (Jan 4, 2011 14:05 GMT)
AC Milan return to Serie A action on Thursday with club owner Silvio Berlusconi delighted to have acquired Antonio Cassano, a player he describes as "the most talented Italian player", over the festive period.

Milan formally complete Cassano signing (Jan 3, 2011 15:10 GMT)
Serie A leaders Milan have confirmed the signing of Sampdoria forward Antonio Cassano on what is believed to be a three-and-a-half year contract.


German National Team
Camoranesi leaves Stuttgart after six months (Jan 26, 2011 15:45 GMT)
Mauro Camoranesi has left Bundesliga strugglers Stuttgart by mutual consent.


German Bundesliga
Tuncay signs for Wolfsburg (Jan 31, 2011 17:27 GMT)
Wolfsburg have confirmed the signing of Stoke City forward Tuncay, who becomes the German club's fifth signing of transfer deadline day.

Robben hits out at Muller following Bayern row (Jan 30, 2011 13:43 GMT)
Arjen Robben has hit out at Bayern Munich team-mate Thomas Muller following the pair's clash in Saturday's 3-1 win over Werder Bremen.

Bundesliga: Dortmund restore 11-point lead (Jan 29, 2011 17:20 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways with an impressive victory at Wolfsburg.

Bundesliga: Dortmund restore 11-point lead (Jan 29, 2011 17:17 GMT)
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways with an impressive victory at Wolfsburg.

Kagawa blow confirmed (Jan 27, 2011 21:38 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that Japan star Shinji Kagawa will undergo surgery that will rule him out of action for the remainder of the Bundesliga season.

Defender Braafheid joins Babel at Hoffenheim (Jan 27, 2011 20:48 GMT)
Netherlands international defender Edson Braafheid has joined Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich.

Wolfsburg agree deal to sign striker Lakic (Jan 27, 2011 14:21 GMT)
Wolfsburg have confirmed that Kaiserslautern striker Srdjan Lakic will be joining them in the summer.

Bundesliga: Bayern wary of Werder threat (Jan 27, 2011 12:35 GMT)
Bayern Munich will not underestimate Werder Bremen when they travel to northern Germany this weekend looking for another three points to keep their slim hopes of winning the Bundesliga this season alive.

Injured Kagawa could be out for the season (Jan 26, 2011 17:02 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa could miss the rest of the season after he was injured in Japan's Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea on Tuesday.

Werder Bremen to stick by coach Schaaf (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf has been backed to turn around the club's fortunes by director of sport Klaus Allofs after a 3-0 defeat to Cologne at the weekend raised doubts about his future.

Van Nistelrooy angry over move (Jan 25, 2011 12:49 GMT)
Ruud van Nistelrooy's agent has revealed that the striker is unhappy with Hamburg after they refused to let him re-join Real Madrid.

Sammer explains decision to snub Hamburg (Jan 25, 2011 12:42 GMT)
Matthias Sammer has defended his decision to turn down Hamburg's approach for him to become their new director of sport.

The lessening value of a contract (Jan 25, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Uli Hesse explores why no-one seems to respect their contracts anymore in German football.

Bundesliga: Leverkusen move up to second (Jan 23, 2011 19:39 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen moved up to second in the Bundesliga thanks to a 3-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Van Gaal surprised by Hoeness criticism (Jan 23, 2011 11:03 GMT)
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has broken his self-imposed gagging order to criticise coach Louis van Gaal, despite his last outburst causing unrest at the Allianz Arena.

Bundesliga: Gomez hat-trick fires Bayern third (Jan 22, 2011 17:40 GMT)
Bayern Munich's Mario Gomez hit a hat-trick as the defending Bundesliga champions moved up to third with a 5-1 win over Kaiserslautern as leaders Borussia Dortmund were held.

Bundesliga: Stuttgart ready for Dortmund test (Jan 20, 2011 16:30 GMT)
Struggling Stuttgart will be looking to dent Borussia Dortmund's dominance of the Bundesliga when they travel to the Westfalenstadion this weekend.

Rewind: Hitzfeld's Dortmund tame Juve (Jan 20, 2011 09:27 GMT)
Tom Adams rewinds to 1997, when Borussia Dortmund stunned Juventus in the Champions League.

Barnetta injury blow for Leverkusen (Jan 19, 2011 15:13 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Tranquillo Barnetta will be out for ''several weeks'' with a knee injury.

Van Nistelrooy to stay with Hamburg - Veh (Jan 19, 2011 11:20 GMT)
Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy won't be leaving Germany this month, despite the interest of his former club Real Madrid.

Schalke record-breaker lands first contract (Jan 18, 2011 13:18 GMT)
Schalke have given a full-time professional contract to their youngest ever Bundesliga debutant Julian Draxler.

Uli Hesse: A law of averages (Jan 18, 2011 09:20 GMT)
Uli Hesse's been doing his research and has worked out how many points his beloved Dortmund need.

Bayern's Ribery relief as injury is not serious (Jan 16, 2011 16:15 GMT)
The knee injury Franck Ribery suffered in Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Wolfsburg is not as bad as first feared and is set to keep him out for just two weeks.

Bundesliga: Stuttgart shock Mainz, Bayern held (Jan 15, 2011 17:32 GMT)
A round-up of Saturday's action from the German Bundesliga.

Swine flu hits Cologne, players quarantined (Jan 13, 2011 15:02 GMT)
Cologne's hopes of making a successful start to 2011 have been dealt a blow by an outbreak of the swine flu virus at the club.

Stuttgart accept Camoranesi transfer request (Jan 13, 2011 13:57 GMT)
Italian midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has had his request to leave Stuttgart granted and is now on the transfer market after only half a year with the Bundesliga club.

Kraft to be Bayern's No.1 goalkeeper (Jan 12, 2011 15:42 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has confirmed Thomas Kraft is now his first-choice goalkeeper.

Beckenbauer hits out at Van Gaal over keeper (Jan 10, 2011 14:18 GMT)
Franz Beckenbauer has criticised Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal for not discussing his decision to make youngster Thomas Kraft his No. 1 goalkeeper with the club's management.

McClaren takes positives from Dzeko exit (Jan 10, 2011 12:06 GMT)
Wolfsburg coach Steve McClaren believes that the sale of Edin Dzeko to Manchester City is a blessing in disguise for his team.

Bayern goalkeeper Butt ready for retirement (Jan 10, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Hans-Jorg Butt has informed the club he will walk away from football if they sign Manuel Neuer from Schalke.

Friendlies: Robben returns as Bayern win (Jan 10, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Arjen Robben celebrated his return to action on Saturday as Bayern Munich defeated Qatar side Al-Wakrah 4-0 in a friendly match in the Gulf state.

Freiburg swoop for Ferati from Basel (Jan 9, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Bundesliga side Freiburg have agreed to sign Swiss defender Beg Ferati from nearby FC Basle for next season.

Hoffenheim won't let striking Ba leave (Jan 6, 2011 10:39 GMT)
Hoffenheim general manager Ernst Tanner has told want-away striker Demba Ba to forget about a transfer this month and warned him he can expect to spend the next six months without a club.

Werder Bremen sign Elfsborg striker Avdic (Jan 4, 2011 11:33 GMT)
Werder Bremen have confirmed the capture of Sweden striker Denni Avdic from Elfsborg.

Avdic set to join Bremen from Elfsborg (Jan 3, 2011 14:34 GMT)
Werder Bremen are close to announcing their first new arrival this winter with Swedish striker Denni Avdic reportedly in the north German city to discuss terms and undergo a medical.

Rangnick quits Hoffenheim due to Gustavo sale (Jan 3, 2011 10:32 GMT)
Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp has confirmed the sale of Luiz Gustavo was one of the main reasons for Ralf Rangnick's departure from the club.

Mark Van Bommel: I could leave Bayern now (Jan 2, 2011 19:32 GMT)
Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel has not ruled out leaving the club this winter, six months before his contract is due to expire.

Pezzaiuoli replaces Rangnick at Hoffenheim (Jan 2, 2011 11:14 GMT)
Marco Pezzaiuoli has been placed in charge of Bundesliga side Hoffenheim after Ralf Rangnick left the club "by mutual consent".


French National Team
Barthez open to Cosmos coaching role (Jan 24, 2011 15:20 GMT)
Former Manchester United and France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has admitted he would be interested in linking up with Old Trafford legend Eric Cantona at revived franchise New York Cosmos.


French Ligue 1
Ligue 1: Monaco hold Marseille to 0-0 draw (Jan 30, 2011 23:07 GMT)
Marseille missed the chance to make up ground on the Ligue 1 leaders as they failed to find a way past struggling Monaco.

Ligue 1: Lille win to stay four points clear (Jan 29, 2011 22:41 GMT)
Lille kept up their four-point advantage at the Ligue 1 summit - but just barely as they edged out Lens 1-0.

Ligue 1: Varane eager for derby win (Jan 27, 2011 14:52 GMT)
Lens teenager Raphael Varane is desperate for his first derby experience not to end in defeat as he prepares for Saturday's trip to his hometown to take on Ligue 1 leaders Lille.

Bordeaux chief ignores talk over Tigana future (Jan 24, 2011 15:38 GMT)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud has brushed away speculation over the future of coach Jean Tigana.

M'Vila: I will avoid becoming foreign flop (Jan 24, 2011 10:51 GMT)
Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila says he has no intention of moving abroad just to sit on the bench of one of Europe's big clubs, amid reported interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Two weddings and a relegation? (Jan 18, 2011 09:20 GMT)
AS Monaco are lurching towards disaster and may spoil a Prince's party, says Paul Marshall.

Ligue 1: Lille stay top, PSG keep up pressure (Jan 15, 2011 22:41 GMT)
A round-up of all of Saturday's Ligue 1 games.

Monaco striker Mbokani determined to leave (Jan 13, 2011 17:36 GMT)
Monaco striker Dieumerci Mbokani insists the club's change of coach has made no difference to his desire to leave.

Puygrenier: 'Disgraceful' Monaco must improve (Jan 13, 2011 11:35 GMT)
Monaco defender Sebastien Puygrenier has called on his team-mates to help new coach Laurent Banide turn around the club's "disgraceful'' season.

Bordeaux chief plays down Gameiro hopes (Jan 13, 2011 10:41 GMT)
Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud admits the club are unlikely to be able to complete the signing of Lorient forward Kevin Gameiro.

Bordeaux have bid for Gameiro accepted (Jan 12, 2011 11:03 GMT)
Bordeaux have had an offer accepted by Lorient for Valencia target Kevin Gameiro.

Monaco replace Lacombe with Banide (Jan 10, 2011 21:04 GMT)
Monaco have removed Guy Lacombe from his position as coach in the wake of the club's elimination from the Coupe de France at the weekend.

Lens appoint Boloni as new manager (Jan 4, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Ligue 1 strugglers Lens have confirmed the appointment of Laszlo Boloni as their new manager following the departure of Jean-Guy Wallemme.

Bellion to join Nice on loan from Bordeaux (Jan 3, 2011 14:27 GMT)
Nice have agreed a deal to take Bordeaux striker David Bellion on loan until the end of the season.


Dutch National Team
Van Marwijk hands De Jong Netherlands recall (Jan 26, 2011 16:07 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has been handed a recall to the 25-man preliminary Netherlands squad for next month's friendly against Austria.


Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie: Twente winner stuns Feyenoord (Jan 30, 2011 21:01 GMT)
Bryan Ruiz struck in the final minute to hand FC Twente a battling 2-1 victory over Feyenoord in the Eredivisie.

Eredivisie: Sigthorsson hits five for AZ (Jan 29, 2011 22:56 GMT)
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson scored five goals as AZ Alkmaar boosted their European hopes with a thumping Eredivisie victory over second-bottom VVV-Venlo.

Feyenoord dealt Schaken injury blow (Jan 26, 2011 12:11 GMT)
Feyenoord striker Ruben Schaken is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

The life and times of Leo Beenhakker (Jan 26, 2011 09:00 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes charts the long career of recently sacked Feyenoord technical director Leo Beenhakker.

Eredivisie: PSV and Twente pull clear of Ajax (Jan 23, 2011 16:31 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven enjoyed a one-sided 3-0 victory over strugglers VVV-Venlo to maintain their slender advantage at the top of the Eredivisie.

Eredivisie: Defeat piles pressure on Feyenoord (Jan 22, 2011 22:51 GMT)
Leon Broekhof struck two minutes from time as Feyenoord dropped to 14th place in the Eredivisie table with a 1-0 defeat to De Graafschap at De Kuip.

Vlaar may consider move away from Feyenoord (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Ron Vlaar is keeping an open mind as to his Feyenoord future.

Eredivisie: Janko scores four in Twente win (Jan 19, 2011 21:20 GMT)
Marc Janko struck four times as FC Twente moved back up to second place in the Eredivisie with a thrashing of struggling Heracles Almelo.

Reasons for optimism (Jan 5, 2011 09:08 GMT)
Ernst Bouwes adopts an optimistic stance as he reviews the year in Dutch football.

De Boer confirmed as long-term Ajax boss (Jan 4, 2011 22:09 GMT)
Frank de Boer has signed a long-term contract to keep him as Ajax head coach until June 2014.


Scottish Premier League
Rangers sign Sunderland striker David Healy (Jan 30, 2011 15:45 GMT)
Rangers confirmed on Sunday they have signed Sunderland and Northern Ireland striker David Healy until the end of the season.

SPL: Hearts recover with St Johnstone win (Jan 29, 2011 17:25 GMT)
Hearts returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over St Johnstone at Tynecastle.

Commons: I never considered Rangers (Jan 28, 2011 15:10 GMT)
Celtic have completed the signing of Derby winger Kris Commons for a fee in the region of £300,000, with the Hoops' new signing moving quickly to deny that he had been considering an offer from Rangers.

AFC: No action over Ki's monkey celebration (Jan 27, 2011 13:03 GMT)
The Asian Football Confederation confirmed it will take no action over Ki Sung-Yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal for South Korea against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

Derby accept Celtic bid for Commons (Jan 27, 2011 10:30 GMT)
Celtic have agreed a deal to sign Scotland international Kris Commons from Derby.

SPL: Celtic break Hearts, Gers keep pace (Jan 26, 2011 22:22 GMT)
Celtic maintained their advantage at the top of the SPL with a 4-0 thrashing of title hopefuls Hearts.

Rangers' Smith admits to interest in Commons (Jan 26, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Walter Smith is yet to be tempted to delve into the January transfer market and bolster his title-chasing Rangers squad, but says he is still considering his options.

Majstorovic injury blow for Celtic (Jan 24, 2011 19:20 GMT)
Defender Daniel Majstorovic has been ruled out for up to three weeks, Celtic have confirmed.

SPL: Celtic take advantage of Rangers slip (Jan 22, 2011 17:38 GMT)
Anthony Stokes' 12th goal of the season handed Celtic a 1-0 win over Aberdeen and coupled with Rangers' defeat at Hearts it allowed Neil Lennon's side to tighten their grip on the SPL title race.

Kenny Miller completes move to Bursaspor (Jan 22, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Kenny Miller has completed the formalities of his transfer from Rangers to Bursaspor in front of about 8,000 fans.

Calderwood determined to fix Hibernian (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
A defiant Colin Calderwood is determined to end Hibernian's slump and is committed to his role as manager.

Rangers confirm Bursaspor deal for Miller (Jan 21, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Rangers have revealed they have agreed a fee with Bursaspor for striker Kenny Miller, while the Turkish club announced that he has agreed personal terms for his move.

Rangers confirm Miller Bursaspor agreement (Jan 20, 2011 18:08 GMT)
Rangers have agreed a deal in principle with Bursaspor for Kenny Miller to join the Turkish champions.

It's all about the money (Jan 20, 2011 09:16 GMT)
Andy Moir believes plans for SPL reform have been driven by financial concerns.

Davis: Jelavic can fill Miller gap for Gers (Jan 19, 2011 15:17 GMT)
Steven Davis believes Nikica Jelavic has the potential to fill the void left by Kenny Miller if he quits Rangers for Bursaspor.

Kapo leaves Celtic after three months (Jan 19, 2011 15:15 GMT)
Celtic have confirmed Olivier Kapo has left the club after just three months.

Butcher slams SPL's ten-team league plans (Jan 19, 2011 12:07 GMT)
Inverness boss Terry Butcher has slammed the Scottish Premier League's proposals to create a new league of ten teams.

Hooiveld leaves Celtic to join FC Copenhagen (Jan 19, 2011 09:19 GMT)
Defender Jos Hooiveld has moved from Celtic to FC Copenhagen on loan for the remainder of the season, the Scottish Premier League leaders have announced.

Miller rejects Blues, close to Bursaspor move (Jan 18, 2011 18:55 GMT)
Birmingham City have admitted defeat in their attempt to sign Rangers striker Kenny Miller, with the forward set to agree a deal with Turkish side Bursaspor.

Celtic defender Forrest loses red card appeal (Jan 18, 2011 15:43 GMT)
Celtic midfielder James Forrest has lost his appeal against the red card he picked up against Hamilton earlier this month, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed.

Levein backs SPL ten-team reform proposals (Jan 18, 2011 09:13 GMT)
Scotland manager Craig Levein has thrown his weight behind plans for a ten-team top flight.

Dundee Utd's Goodwillie on sex attack charge (Jan 17, 2011 18:14 GMT)
Dundee United striker David Goodwillie has been charged in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault.

Celtic manager Lennon handed 'severe censure' (Jan 17, 2011 17:00 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has escaped with a "severe censure'' following his latest appearance before a Scottish Football Association committee.

'Broad support' for ten-team Premiership (Jan 17, 2011 14:28 GMT)
The Scottish Premier League has announced "broad support" for a ten-team Premiership and a 12-team Championship to be introduced as part of a revamp of Scottish Football.

SPL: Old Firm net big wins, Dons on form (Jan 15, 2011 17:14 GMT)
Rangers kept up the pressure on SPL leaders Celtic with a 4-0 thrashing of bottom side Hamilton Academical.

Celtic abandon bid for forward Huseklepp (Jan 14, 2011 15:36 GMT)
Celtic have admitted defeat in their attempts to sign Norway striker Erik Huseklepp.

Celtic to appeal James Forrest dismissal (Jan 13, 2011 15:59 GMT)
Celtic have announced they will be appealing against the red card received by James Forrest during the draw at Hamilton.

Bullets sent to Celtic star Paddy McCourt (Jan 12, 2011 10:08 GMT)
Bullets sent to Celtic player Paddy McCourt have been discovered in a package by mail staff.

Celtic push for SFA reform after Lennon ban (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Celtic have revived attempts to force reform of the Scottish Football Association after manager Neil Lennon was hit with a six-match touchline ban.

SPL boost as Scottish talent back in fashion (Jan 12, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Andy Moir believes the increased SPL transfer action could put Scottish football back on the map.

Celtic to appeal Lennon's six-game touchline ban (Jan 12, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Celtic have announced plans to appeal after manager Neil Lennon received a six-match touchline ban from the Scottish Football Association.

Celtic boss Lennon handed six-match ban (Jan 11, 2011 17:12 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has received a six-match touchline ban, the Scottish Football Association has confirmed.

Smith wants swift end to Miller transfer talks (Jan 11, 2011 10:42 GMT)
Rangers manager Walter Smith admits the prospect of Kenny Miller signing a pre-contract agreement with another club this month would result in an "awkward situation'' for all concerned.

Bullets sent in post to Celtic boss Lennon (Jan 9, 2011 18:50 GMT)
Packages containing bullets have been sent from Northern Ireland to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and player Niall McGinn.

Celtic sign Forest's Wilson on pre-contract (Jan 8, 2011 11:45 GMT)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has confirmed that Nottingham Forest defender Kelvin Wilson will join the Glasgow club.

Ten-team SPL plans look set to fail (Jan 6, 2011 16:54 GMT)
The Scottish Premier League's restructuring proposals appear set to fail after Inverness and Kilmarnock joined Dundee United in reacting with scepticism to the plans.

Dundee United chief to vote against SPL plan (Jan 5, 2011 11:41 GMT)
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is set to lead a revolt against the proposed implementation of a ten-team Scottish Premier League.

Rooney and Goodwillie top transfer agenda (Jan 5, 2011 08:56 GMT)
Andy Moir looks at the two highly-rated SPL strikers tipped to move on in January.

Scotland move towards ten-team top-flight (Jan 4, 2011 14:18 GMT)
Scottish Premier League clubs are moving towards a ten-team top division after appearing to rule out a larger competition following reform discussions.

Neil Lennon full of praise for Samaras (Jan 4, 2011 07:59 GMT)
Neil Lennon was delighted with the performance of Georgios Samaras after the striker netted both goals in Sunday's 2-0 win over arch-rivals Rangers.

Weir calls on team-mates to respond to loss (Jan 3, 2011 10:37 GMT)
Skipper David Weir has challenged Rangers to prove they can bounce back from a crushing Old Firm derby defeat that leaves them trailing further in the title race.

Smith accepts Rangers' mistakes in derby (Jan 2, 2011 16:32 GMT)
Walter Smith says Rangers only had themselves to blame as they slumped to a 2-0 Old Firm derby defeat at Ibrox.

SPL: Celtic sink Rangers to go clear (Jan 1, 2011 17:23 GMT)
Striker Georgios Samaras scored twice as Celtic put the pressure on rivals Rangers with a 2-0 victory in the Old Firm derby at Ibrox.

SPL: Hearts secure late victory over Hibs (Jan 1, 2011 15:15 GMT)
Kevin Kyle netted an 86th-minute winner as Hearts broke down stubborn Hibernian to win the New Year's Day Edinburgh derby 1-0 at Tynecastle.

Lennon: I wouldn't swap places with Rangers (Jan 1, 2011 14:03 GMT)
Neil Lennon insists he would rather be in Celtic's position than where Rangers sit going in to Sunday`s Old Firm derby at Ibrox.


Euro 2012
Zenit boss Spalletti flattered by Russia link (Jan 12, 2011 11:12 GMT)
Zenit St Petersburg boss Luciano Spalletti has claimed he would be happy to coach Russia one day if he is offered the chance.

Greek talents to watch (Jan 12, 2011 09:10 GMT)
As Fernando Santos looks to take Greek football forwards after the Otto Rehhagel era, Chris Paraskevas selects a list of players to watch.

Ireland boss Trapattoni denies stroke reports (Jan 5, 2011 13:48 GMT)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has denied reports that he suffered a stroke following an operation.


World Cup 2006
FIFA denies plans to move 2022 World Cup (Jan 20, 2011 11:38 GMT)
FIFA has announced that there are no plans to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to winter to alleviate concerns over the country's climate.

Blatter and Platini face Qatar 2022 backlash (Jan 14, 2011 10:05 GMT)
The scrutiny on FIFA president Sepp Blatter has intensified after Qatar declared they will not host 2022 World Cup in winter, insisting it was "never our interest to change one week beyond June and July".

Platini: Qatar should share 2022 World Cup (Jan 12, 2011 15:57 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini has called for the 2022 World Cup to be played across the whole of the Arabian Gulf rather than just in Qatar.

Blatter expects winter World Cup in Qatar (Jan 7, 2011 09:56 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said he expects the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be staged in the winter rather than the traditional summer slot.