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United close in on Kagawa after missing out on Hazard

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Manchester United's commercial director insisted last night that the club do not need to buy players from a continent in order to sell shirts there, as they put the loss of the £32m-rated Eden Hazard behind them and moved towards the €22m (£17m) acquisition of Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund.

Zingarevich takes control of Reading

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Anton Zingarevich completed his takeover of Premier League newcomers Reading yesterday.

Rodgers veers towards taking Liverpool job

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Brendan Rodgers dramatically emerged as the No 1 contender to become Liverpool manager last night and, as the prospects of Roberto Martinez taking the position receded, there is a possibility that the Swansea City manager could be appointed by the end of the week.

American wins executive role at City

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Manchester City have named Derby County's American chief executive Tom Glick as the club's new chief commercial and operating officer.

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble 'assaulted girl in taxi'

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:15:59 +0100

A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Premier League star Titus Bramble has told a court she repeatedly told him to leave her alone.

Swansea play down Brendan Rodgers meeting as Liverpool speculation mounts

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:51:01 +0100

Swansea insist a meeting between manager Brendan Rodgers and chairman Huw Jenkins had already been scheduled well before the Northern Irishman became the bookmakers' favourite for the Liverpool job.

Club-by-club guide: Players available on a free transfer this summer

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:34:35 +0100

This summer we can expect plenty headline grabbing big money moves, but there will also be many star players moving for absolutely nothing.

Kenny Dalglish axe scuppered Liverpool transfer reveals Mohamed Diame

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:14:08 +0100

Out-of-contract Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame admits Kenny Dalglish's sacking as Liverpool manager scuppered a potential move to Anfield.

Chris Hughton in the frame as West Brom step up bid for new manager

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:38:30 +0100

West Brom are to step up their bid to secure head coach Roy Hodgson's successor after a month of interviewing and sounding out potential candidates, Press Association Sport understands.

Swansea interested in Tottenham striker Giovani Dos Santos

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:04:17 +0100

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos to the Liberty Stadium, Press Association Sport understands.

Roberto Martinez set for further Liverpool talks over managerial position

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:02:43 +0100

Liverpool's managerial situation may become clearer today as Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is expected to have more talks with Reds owners Fenway Sports Group.

Darren Bent reveals faith helped him cope with Euro 2012 heartbreak

Tue, 29 May 2012 08:55:16 +0100

Darren Bent has revealed his religious faith has helped him cope with missing out on England's Euro 2012 squad through injury.

Brendan Rodgers link to Liverpool job fades as Gylfi Sigurdsson joins Swansea

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Brendan Rodgers returned from his trip to New York yesterday morning with Liverpool's American owners yet to make any official approach to Swansea City to speak to their manager.

Roman Abramovich persuades £50m Fernando Torres to stay at Chelsea

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Fernando Torres has climbed down from his post-Champions League final threat that he would review his future at Chelsea after being left out the team that night having been given the personal assurances by Roman Abramovich that he will be a key part of the team next season.

'I'm joining Chelsea', says £40m Lille playmaker Eden Hazard

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

The Belgium international Eden Hazard claimed last night he would sign for Chelsea, making one of Europe's most highly rated young players the second signing in what promises to be another summer of major acquisitions by Roman Abramovich.

Petr Cech signs new four-year deal with Chelsea

Mon, 28 May 2012 17:26:27 +0100

Chelsea's Champions League hero Petr Cech has signed a new four-year contract.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan turns up heat on Liverpool contender Roberto Martinez

Mon, 28 May 2012 16:52:25 +0100

Liverpool managerial front-runner Roberto Martinez is due to have further talks with the Merseyside club's owners tomorrow but Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is trying to force the issue by bringing forward the date he wants a decision from his manager.

Fernando Torres reveals Roman Abramovich convinced him to stay at Chelsea

Mon, 28 May 2012 16:28:14 +0100

Fernando Torres has revealed the faith shown in him by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich helped persuade him to carry on at Stamford Bridge.

Gus Poyet backs Roberto Di Matteo to land Chelsea job

Mon, 28 May 2012 15:09:09 +0100

Gus Poyet has urged Roman Abramovich to hand Roberto Di Matteo the Chelsea job full time, dubbing the decision a complete no-brainer.

Swansea agree £6.8m fee with Hoffenheim for Gylfi Sigurdsson

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:37:28 +0100

Swansea have smashed their transfer window in order to keep on-loan midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson at the club on a permanent basis.

Swansea chairman dismisses Brendan Rodgers Liverpool talks as 'speculation'

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:26:26 +0100

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has dismissed reports manager Brendan Rodgers will meet Liverpool's owners to talk about the vacancy at Anfield as "pure speculation".

Champions League success crucial to Manchester City says Sergio Aguero

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:28:26 +0100

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes next season's Champions League campaign will be crucial to shaping the club's reputation on the world stage.

Brendan Rodgers back in the running as Liverpool arrange talks over vacant manager position

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Liverpool will hold talks with the Swansea City manager, Brendan Rodgers, this week as they seek to make progress on the challenging issue of replacing Kenny Dalglish.

Ranieri closer to West Brom job

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

West Bromwich Albion have held a second round of talks with the former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri about becoming Roy Hodgson's successor at the club.

Liverpool deny Martinez job offer despite talks in Miami

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Roberto Martinez is set for further talks with Liverpool next week, despite claims from Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan that he has already been offered the job.

Dempsey hints at leaving Fulham for Champions League

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

The American striker Clint Dempsey has maintained that he wants to play in the Champions League, which casts further doubt over his future at Fulham.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says 'conscience is clear' in race row with Patrice Evra

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:05:13 +0100

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has reopened the racism row which dogged his - and the club's - season by describing his eight-match ban as strange and insisting his "conscience is clear".

QPR captain will not contest 12-match ban

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:24:04 +0100

QPR have announced midfielder Joey Barton will not appeal against his 12-match ban for being sent off and reacting violently at Manchester City on the final day of the Barclays Premier League season.

Liverpool make Roberto Martinez offer to become manager, claims Wigan chairman

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:13:34 +0100

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by managerless Liverpool but will await a further meeting before making his decision.

Clint Dempsey puts Fulham future in doubt after revealing Champions League ambitions

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:12:40 +0100

Clint Dempsey maintains he wants to play in the Champions League, which casts further doubt over his future at Fulham.

West Brom hold further talks with former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:29:54 +0100

West Brom have held further talks with former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri about becoming Roy Hodgson's successor at the Hawthorns, Press Association Sport understands.

Sylvain Distin signs new contract with Everton

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:28:59 +0100

Everton defender Sylvain Distin has signed a new one-year contract to keep him at the club next season.

Kyle Walker eyes Premier League title charge with Tottenham

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:20:17 +0100

Kyle Walker thinks Tottenham can challenge for the title next season, but acknowledges their chances of success will be reduced if they lose their top players like Luka Modric and Gareth Bale this summer.

Eden Hazard will join Manchester City, Chelsea or Manchester United

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:34:55 +0100

Eden Hazard has confirmed he is heading to England and the role he is offered will be a key factor when he chooses between the Manchester clubs and Champions League winners Chelsea.

Roberto Martinez may not take Liverpool job suggests Dave Whelan

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:32:41 +0100

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan insists there is no sure-fire guarantee Roberto Martinez would take the Liverpool manager's job should it be offered to him.

Paul Lambert content with Norwich as Aston Villa rumours grow

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Paul Lambert has stressed he is happy at Norwich, but accepts his "great rapport" with the Canaries' fans could be tested if his side do not remain competitive.

Dave Whelan offers Miami advice to Liverpool manager contender Roberto Martinez

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Roberto Martinez took a step closer to the vacant Liverpool manager's job after meeting with the club's owners in Miami yesterday, according to Dave Whelan. However, the Wigan chairman also cast doubt on Martinez's willingness to work under a technical director at Anfield.

Arsene Wenger assistant Steve Bould describes new Arsenal role as 'an absolute privilege'

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:01:50 +0100

Steve Bould has described his appointment as Arsenal's assistance manager as "an absolute privilege".

Roberto Martinez travels to America for talks with Liverpool, reveals Wigan owner

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:01:41 +0100

Roberto Martinez took a small step closer to the vacant Liverpool manager's job after meeting with the club's owners in America today, according to Wigan chairman Dave Whelan.

Liverpool make appointment... in the commercial department

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:55:02 +0100

Liverpool's owners have brought in a familiar face to help run the financial side of the business with the announcement they have appointed Billy Hogan as chief commercial officer.

'I love it at Norwich' says Aston Villa contender Paul Lambert

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:51:24 +0100

Paul Lambert has again stressed he is happy at Norwich, but accepts his "great rapport" with the Canaries fans could be tested if his side do not remain competitive next season.

Dirk Kuyt backs Louis van Gaal for Liverpool role

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:59:59 +0100

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt believes compatriot Louis van Gaal has the ideal experience to be a success at Anfield.

Manchester United forced to confirm owner Malcolm Glazer is alive following internet rumours

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:26:22 +0100

Manchester United have announced that rumours circulating on the internet relating to the health of owner Malcolm Glazer are false.

Wigan demand Roberto Martinez make decision on Liverpool and Aston Villa roles

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:23:46 +0100

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is preparing to set a deadline for manager Roberto Martinez to decide his future after admitting the club is currently in limbo.

Gianfranco Zola backs Roberto Di Matteo to land Chelsea job

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:20:12 +0100

Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola believes Italian compatriot Roberto Di Matteo is likely to remain in charge of the Blues next season.

Player union chief Gordon Taylor refuses to defend Joey Barton

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:37:09 +0100

Joey Barton's behaviour in the incident which led to him being banned for 12 matches cannot be excused, according to players union boss Gordon Taylor.

Chelsea hopeful of swift appointment in search for new manager

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:33:38 +0100

Chelsea are hoping their new manager could be in place within the next two weeks, according to the club's chief executive Ron Gourlay.

Time for Manchester City title celebrations to end says assistant manager Brian Kidd

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:31:33 +0100

Manchester City assistant boss Brian Kidd believes the time for celebrating their first title in 44 years is over.

Aston Villa set to revive interest in Roberto Martinez

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:29:47 +0100

Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.

Andre Villas-Boas out of contention as Liverpool have second thoughts over former Chelsea manager

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:30:01 +0100

Liverpool's search for a new manager narrowed last night, as Andre Villas-Boas fell out of the running.

Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa join Didier Drogba in heading for Chelsea exit

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:00:01 +0100

Chelsea will announce this morning that two more of the XI who started Saturday's Champions League final will leave the club, as the European champions begin another summer of rebuilding. Like that of Didier Drogba, the names of Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa will not feature on the list of retained players which has to be submitted to the Premier League by all clubs today.

Emile Heskey heads Aston Villa cull

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa, ending his three-and-a-half-year stay at the club.

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar eyes eastern riches

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

The Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar admits he could be tempted by a big-money move to Russia or Ukraine.

Mario Balotelli denies Manchester City exit rumours

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Mario Balotelli wants to remain with the Premier League champions Manchester City.

Fernando Torres secures guarantee to be new leader of Chelsea's strike force

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Fernando Torres was assured yesterday that he has won his battle to be Chelsea's lead striker next season when the club's chief executive said that – despite Torres' post-Champions League final outburst about his recent unhappiness – the £50m man would be at the centre of the Chelsea team.

QPR captain Joey Barton handed 12-match ban for meltdown in title decider at Manchester City

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Joey Barton was last night considering whether to appeal against the ground-breaking 12-game suspension he was handed by the FA for his sending off at Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League season.

Steve Kean in the dark at Blackburn as Venky's admits to 'total confusion'

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Steve Kean's future at Blackburn was still shrouded in uncertainty yesterday despite one of Rovers' co-owners speaking at length for the first time since the club's relegation from the Premier League this month.

Barton hit with 12-match ban

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:01 +0100

The Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has been banned for a total of 12 matches and fined £75,000 following his dismissal against Manchester City on the final day of the Barclays Premier League season.

Newcastle confirm deal for Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:20:33 +0100

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew today completed his first summer signing when he clinched a deal for Reims midfielder Romain Amalfitano.

Liverpool contender Andre Villas-Boas wants 'strong technical plan'

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:19:18 +0100

Andre Villas-Boas, one of the favourites for the vacant Liverpool job, is looking for a club with a "strong technical plan" which has longevity, according to his agent.

Sao Paulo reject £32.4m bid from Chelsea for Brazil midfielder Lucas Moura

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:22:02 +0100

Chelsea have had a £32.4million offer for Brazil midfielder Lucas Moura rejected according to Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvenico.

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar tempted by big-money move

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:20:50 +0100

Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar admits he could be tempted by a big-money move to Russia or Ukraine.

Aston Villa continue search for new manager

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:16:02 +0100

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is continuing his search for Alex McLeish's successor with Norwich manager Paul Lambert the new favourite with bookmakers.

Mario Balotelli insists he will remain at Manchester City despite transfer speculation

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:23 +0100

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has brushed aside ongoing rumours he will leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley eager to put injury-hit season behind him

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:44:08 +0100

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is keen to put a nightmare season behind him and look forward to starting afresh in August.

Blackburn co-owner admits 'confusion' over future of manager Steve Kean

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:46:43 +0100

The future of Blackburn manager Steve Kean may not be decided until next month after co-owner Venkatesh Rao admitted everything was in "confusion".

Emile Heskey released by Aston Villa

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:01:51 +0100

Former England striker Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa after three and a half years with the midlands club.

Liverpool making progress over stadium says managing director Ian Ayre

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:02 +0100

Liverpool's managing director Ian Ayre insists progress is being made on a decision about the club's long-term future home with a new stadium and a redevelopment both still under consideration.

Birmingham will fight any West Brom plans to lure Chris Hughton

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:41:30 +0100

West Brom have been warned to expect a tough stance from Birmingham should they press ahead with plans to make Chris Hughton their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.

Eden Hazard will make decision on future after Belgium's international friendlies say agent

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:35:32 +0100

Eden Hazard's agent claims an agreement has been reached with all parties interested in the Belgium international and said the player will make a final decision on his future after the upcoming international friendlies.

Owen Hargreaves is released by Manchester City