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Benzema could join United following the departures of Tevez and Ronaldo

Benzema admits he turned down United

Karim Benzema revealed he rejected advances from the likes of Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United before opting for his "dream" move to Real Madrid.

Benitez attacks Barry and City for feeding cash frenzy

Liverpool manager 'doubts passion' of the one who got away as he unveils Johnson

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Steven Taylor: Wanted by Alan Shearer to stand alongside Habib Beye as the core of the Newcastle defence. Taylor would like to stay, if Shearer is manager.

No manager, no buyer... time for a pre-season warm-up game

Today's match in Dublin was meant to prepare Newcastle for the Championship. Instead, the mess only gets worse.

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James Lawton: The gods of football, and the mortals at Barça, would not have been impressed

Those who believe that almost everything Real Madrid have come to stand for makes a travesty of sport as we have always known it and respected it and, yes, loved it, are unlikely to be too reassured.

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Real drop interest in Maicon

Real Madrid appear to have dropped their interest in signing Internazionale full-back Douglas Maicon this summer.

Owen has been pushed into the international wilderness since Capello's arrival

Neville backs Owen for England recall

Gary Neville believes Michael Owen's move to Manchester United can rekindle his England career.

City call time on pursuit of Eto'o

Deadline for striker's decision on transfer passes as club again miss out on marquee signing

Mark Wotte is expected to be kept on as manager at Southampton after the takeover by the Swiss businessman Markus Liebherr

Swiss billionaire rescues Saints

Southampton given dream lifeline as wealthiest owner outside top flight takes over

Brown fined £2,500 for post-match Riley rant

Hull manager Phil Brown has been fined £2,500 for improper conduct relating to comments made about Mike Riley after the Tigers' FA Cup defeat at Arsenal in March.