http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/madrid-insist-fabregas-is-not-a-target-1740947.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/madrid-insist-fabregas-is-not-a-target-1740947.html ]]> <p> Real Madrid sporting director Miguel Pardeza insists Cesc Fabregas is not a target as the Spanish giants search for an alternative in case they cannot persuade Liverpool to part with Xabi Alonso. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:43:12 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/johnson-backs-liverpool-for-title-1740472.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/johnson-backs-liverpool-for-title-1740472.html ]]> <p> Glen Johnson believes Liverpool can steal the title from Manchester United next season. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:23:06 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/benzema-admits-he-turned-down-manchester-united-1740471.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/benzema-admits-he-turned-down-manchester-united-1740471.html ]]> <p> Karim Benzema revealed he rejected advances from the likes of Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United before opting for his &quot;dream&quot; move to Real Madrid. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:21:57 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/deco-prepared-to-stay-at-chelsea-1740470.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/deco-prepared-to-stay-at-chelsea-1740470.html ]]> <p> Chelsea midfielder Deco is prepared to stay at the club after seeing Inter Milan withdraw their interest in him. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:20:36 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hull-make-bid-for-zamora-1740468.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hull-make-bid-for-zamora-1740468.html ]]> <p> Hull boss Phil Brown has confirmed the club have made a &quot;firm and substantial bid&quot; for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:17:04 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-agree-fee-for-campbell-1740467.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-agree-fee-for-campbell-1740467.html ]]> <p> Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to push through his first summer signing over the weekend after agreeing a fee with Manchester United for Fraizer Campbell. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:15:22 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/southgate-warns-clubs-against-downing-delay-1739956.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/southgate-warns-clubs-against-downing-delay-1739956.html ]]> <p>Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has warned Stewart Downing's suitors that they may face stiff competition if they wait until January to try to sign him. Southgate confirmed yesterday that the 24-year-old England international – who has been linked with Aston Villa, Tottenham and Everton amongst others this summer – has been told he can step up his recovery after foot surgery. However, he will miss the start of the season and is unlikely to play until much later this year.</p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-seeks-chelsea-reassurances-1739958.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-seeks-chelsea-reassurances-1739958.html ]]> <p> John Terry yesterday told Roman Abramovich's closest aid, Eugene Tenenbaum, that he wants to know how much Chelsea value him and was promised further discussions on his future. </p> Premier League Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/campbell-first-for-bruces-newlook-sunderland-1739959.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/campbell-first-for-bruces-newlook-sunderland-1739959.html ]]> <p>Fraizer Campbell, the 21-year-old Manchester United forward who spent last season on loan at Tottenham, is set to become Steve Bruce's first signing as Sunderland manager. </p> Transfers Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/crazy-money-frustrates-benitez-1739549.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/crazy-money-frustrates-benitez-1739549.html ]]> <p> Rafael Benitez unveiled new boy Glen Johnson today and took a swipe at Manchester City with their &quot;money, money, money&quot; approach to the transfer market. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:16:33 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aston-villa-poised-to-make-delph-bid-1739053.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aston-villa-poised-to-make-delph-bid-1739053.html ]]> <p> Aston Villa are poised to make a bid for Leeds' &pound;6m rated teenager Fabian Delph. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:52:19 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-move-surprises-obertan-1739048.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-move-surprises-obertan-1739048.html ]]> <p> France Under-21s winger Gabriel Obertan is in shock at his sudden move to Manchester United. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:50:31 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-sign-teenager-lampe-1739032.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-sign-teenager-lampe-1739032.html ]]> <p> West Ham have signed teenage defender Jack Lampe on a one-year deal from non-league outfit Harlow Town following a successful trial. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:47:49 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-to-launch-ibrahimovic-bid-1738873.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-to-launch-ibrahimovic-bid-1738873.html ]]> <p> Manchester United are ready to launch an audacious bid to land Inter Milan centre forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, it has been reported today. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:55:16 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/messi-wants-fabregas-and-mascherano-at-barcelona-1738688.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/messi-wants-fabregas-and-mascherano-at-barcelona-1738688.html ]]> <p> Lionel Messi has put Premier League clubs on high alert after claiming he would like Barcelona to sign both Javier Mascherano and Cesc Fabregas. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:08 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/real-madrid-chase-arsenal-star-fabregas-1738509.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/real-madrid-chase-arsenal-star-fabregas-1738509.html ]]> <p> Real Madrid are set to exploit Arsenal&rsquo;s financial woes by making an ambitious swoop for Cesc Fabregas. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:21:05 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-tracking-newcastles-bassong-1738487.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-tracking-newcastles-bassong-1738487.html ]]> <p> Wantaway Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong claims he is being tracked by Arsenal and a number of clubs in the Barclays Premier League and abroad. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:10:58 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/usmanov-bemused-by-arsenal-rejection-1737772.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/usmanov-bemused-by-arsenal-rejection-1737772.html ]]> <p> The Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov last night cast doubts on whether Arsenal can compete in this summer's competitive transfer market after the club's board rejected the multi-millionaire shareholder's proposals for a rights issue. </p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-to-have-crucial-talks-on-chelsea-future-today-1737774.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-to-have-crucial-talks-on-chelsea-future-today-1737774.html ]]> <p>John Terry will come closer today to deciding whether he wants his future to be at Chelsea when he meets with members of the club's hierarchy for the first time since Manchester City's &pound;30m bid for the defender was rejected. The nature of the talks will be crucial to whether the player commits to the club or asks for permission to talk to City.</p> Premier League Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/madrid-still-hopeful-of-alonso-deal-1737589.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/madrid-still-hopeful-of-alonso-deal-1737589.html ]]> <p> Real Madrid believe they can still land Xabi Alonso despite accusing Liverpool of being greedy and pricing the Spain international out of a move. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:26:30 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ronaldo-hails-ferguson-influence-1737488.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ronaldo-hails-ferguson-influence-1737488.html ]]> <p> Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is a less selfish player than in the past and has vowed to keep improving at Real Madrid. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:16:14 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-plan-more-terry-talks-1737327.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-plan-more-terry-talks-1737327.html ]]> <p> Chelsea have hit back at suggestions they have left captain John Terry in the dark over transfer interest from Manchester City. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:08 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-agree-zokora-fee-with-sevilla-1737307.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-agree-zokora-fee-with-sevilla-1737307.html ]]> <p> Tottenham have agreed a fee with Sevilla for the sale of Didier Zokora to the Primera Division club. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:16:20 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-clinch-obertan-deal-1737287.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-clinch-obertan-deal-1737287.html ]]> <p> Manchester United have continued their rebuilding for the new season with the signing of winger Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:11:57 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-hopeful-of-striking-jo-deal-1737127.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-hopeful-of-striking-jo-deal-1737127.html ]]> <p> Brazilian striker Jo is likely to be involved in Everton's first pre-season friendly at Bury on Friday. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:13:59 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-board-votes-against-usmanov-deal-1736986.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-board-votes-against-usmanov-deal-1736986.html ]]> <p> Arsenal's board have decided against a proposed rights issue to generate new cash which was put forward and underwritten by the Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, the second biggest stakeholder in the Barclays Premier League club. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:21:15 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/birmingham-sign-bowyer-1736609.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/birmingham-sign-bowyer-1736609.html <p> Birmingham have completed the signing of former West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer on a two-year contract. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:30:55 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/inter-baulk-at-carvalho-and-deco-price-tags-1736589.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/inter-baulk-at-carvalho-and-deco-price-tags-1736589.html ]]> <p> Italian champions Inter Milan are not prepared to meet Chelsea's asking price for centre back Ricardo Carvalho and Portuguese compatriot Deco. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:29:03 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/van-persie-signs-new-arsenal-deal-1736587.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/van-persie-signs-new-arsenal-deal-1736587.html ]]> <p> Robin van Persie has agreed a new long-term deal with Arsenal, the club have confirmed. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:26:49 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-in-third-terry-bid-1736030.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-city-in-third-terry-bid-1736030.html ]]> <p> Manchester City are likely to bid a third time for John Terry's services, despite the Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti, insisting that the player is not for sale, with the club confident that the soundings they took from Wayne Bridge about Terry when he arrived from Stamford Bridge still stand. </p> Transfers Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/united-take-blanc-advice-on-obertan-1736031.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/united-take-blanc-advice-on-obertan-1736031.html ]]> <p>The future of Manchester United's Portuguese winger Nani appears increasingly uncertain with the club expected to complete the &pound;3m signing of 20-year-old France Under-21 international Gabriel Obertan today. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/espn-plans-to-stay-in-the-studio-1736035.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/espn-plans-to-stay-in-the-studio-1736035.html ]]> <p>ESPN will broadcast Premier League matches in Britain from a London-based studio rather than live from the grounds, using a channel previously dedicated to American sports. ESPN, owned by The Walt Disney Co, acquired the rights to televise 46 matches next season and 23 in each of the following three after the Irish broadcaster Setanta collapsed last month. The matches will be aired on the British ESPN channel, previously known as ESPN America, it was announced yesterday. The channel will continue showing American sports. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/birmingham-sign-benitez-in-club-record-transfer-1735747.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/birmingham-sign-benitez-in-club-record-transfer-1735747.html ]]> <p> Birmingham City have formally completed the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez in a move from Mexican side Santos Laguna which could cost up to &pound;7.7m. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:24:23 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/real-pessimistic-over-alonso-deal-1735727.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/real-pessimistic-over-alonso-deal-1735727.html ]]> <p> Jorge Valdano admits Real Madrid are some distance away from Liverpool's valuation of Xabi Alonso. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:21:15 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/foster-signs-new-manchester-united-deal-1735547.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/foster-signs-new-manchester-united-deal-1735547.html ]]> <p> Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013, it was announced today. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:13:45 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hangeland-expects-to-stay-at-fulham-1735528.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hangeland-expects-to-stay-at-fulham-1735528.html ]]> <p> Highly-rated Fulham centre-half Brede Hangeland has again played down speculation he is set to quite Craven Cottage. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:17 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/melo-and-eboue-in-potential-arsenal-swap-deal-1735369.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/melo-and-eboue-in-potential-arsenal-swap-deal-1735369.html ]]> <p> Fiorentina are prepared to trade Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo in exchange for Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:28:16 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/obertan-on-brink-of-manchester-united-move-1735368.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/obertan-on-brink-of-manchester-united-move-1735368.html ]]> <p> Manchester United are closing in on promising Bordeaux winger Gabriel Obertan. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:26:45 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/blackburn-priced-out-of-van-nistelrooy-scalp-1735367.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/blackburn-priced-out-of-van-nistelrooy-scalp-1735367.html ]]> <p> Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes he has been priced out of a move for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:23:55 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-admit-interest-in-dunne-1734888.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-admit-interest-in-dunne-1734888.html ]]> <p> Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has admitted his interest in signing Manchester City captain Richard Dunne. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:47:52 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/madrid-want-to-tie-up-alonso-deal-1734880.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/madrid-want-to-tie-up-alonso-deal-1734880.html ]]> <p> Real Madrid are believed to want any move for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso sorted out in the next fortnight. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:46:02 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/carvalho-eyes-chelsea-exit-1734874.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/carvalho-eyes-chelsea-exit-1734874.html ]]> <p> Inter Milan target Ricardo Carvalho is ready to leave Chelsea this summer but will only consider a move to another top European club. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:41:08 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jo-to-extend-everton-loan-deal-1734847.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jo-to-extend-everton-loan-deal-1734847.html ]]> <p> Brazilian striker Jo is with Everton at their Scottish training camp ahead of a likely loan move being agreed with Manchester City. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:24:24 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ancelotti-has-tough-first-day-at-the-office-1734451.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ancelotti-has-tough-first-day-at-the-office-1734451.html ]]> <p>On the front row at yesterday's presentation of Chelsea's new manager Carlo Ancelotti sat the club's chief executive Peter Kenyon; the director Eugene Tenenbaum; the chief scout Frank Arnesen and a collection of executives and assorted hangers-on. </p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-will-stay-insists-kenyon-1734452.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-will-stay-insists-kenyon-1734452.html ]]> <p>Peter Kenyon, the Chelsea chief executive, claimed yesterday that he had received a personal assurance from John Terry that he would not be tempted by Manchester City's astronomical pay offer.</p> Premier League Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/benayoun-signs-new-liverpool-deal-1733927.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/benayoun-signs-new-liverpool-deal-1733927.html ]]> <p> Yossi Benayoun today signed a new Liverpool contract and insisted &quot;playing for this club is a dream come true&quot;. </p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:30:11 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-youngsters-agree-new-deals-1733529.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-youngsters-agree-new-deals-1733529.html <p> Liverpool returned to training today with the confirmation two of their home-grown youngsters had agreed new three-year contracts. </p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:07:19 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-to-confirm-peterlin-signing-1733528.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-to-confirm-peterlin-signing-1733528.html <p> Everton are today expected to confirm the signing of 22-year-old American midfielder Anton Peterlin. </p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:06:07 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-will-be-at-chelsea-forever-insists-ancelotti-1733268.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-will-be-at-chelsea-forever-insists-ancelotti-1733268.html ]]> <p> New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti today insisted that John Terry is to remain at Stamford Bridge amid continued speculation over a move to Manchester City. </p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:59:04 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-expected-to-sign-obertan-1733127.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-expected-to-sign-obertan-1733127.html ]]> <p> Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud believes there is a &quot;great possibility&quot; Manchester United will sign Gabriel Obertan. </p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:19:06 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-sign-zhirkov-and-confirm-sturridge-move-1733108.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-sign-zhirkov-and-confirm-sturridge-move-1733108.html ]]> <p> New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed the club have signed Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow. </p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:13:10 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ancelotti-seeking-terry-assurances-1732797.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ancelotti-seeking-terry-assurances-1732797.html ]]> <p>Carlo Ancelotti will say this morning that he does not want John Terry to leave Chelsea as the pressure increases on the club captain to declare that he has no interest in a move to Manchester City, despite their astronomical pay offer in excess of &pound;150,000 a week.</p> Premier League Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/van-persie-commits-to-arsenal-until-2014-1731349.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/van-persie-commits-to-arsenal-until-2014-1731349.html <p> Robin van Persie has signed a new deal at Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2014, allaying fears that he could prompt a mass exodus of the club's top players. </p> Premier League Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:04:23 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dalglish-and-ince-make-return-trips-1731019.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dalglish-and-ince-make-return-trips-1731019.html <p> Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club. </p> Premier League Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/owen-completes-united-switch-1730707.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/owen-completes-united-switch-1730707.html <p> Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United. </p> <p></p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:58:54 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/kenny-dalglish-returns-to-liverpool-1730833.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/kenny-dalglish-returns-to-liverpool-1730833.html <p> Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the club. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:49:08 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mark-hughes-told-not-to-waste-his-time-on-john-terry-1730735.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mark-hughes-told-not-to-waste-his-time-on-john-terry-1730735.html <p> Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been told he is wasting his time trying to prise John Terry from Chelsea. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:49:59 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/owen-arrives-at-manchester-united-training-ground-1730227.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/owen-arrives-at-manchester-united-training-ground-1730227.html ]]> <p> Former England striker Michael Owen has arrived at Manchester United's training ground as his move to the Premier League champions moves closer. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:20:08 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-consider-adebayor-replacement-1730067.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-consider-adebayor-replacement-1730067.html ]]> <p> Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal, but revealed he would consider Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:43:40 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wilshere-has-huge-potential-says-wenger-1730047.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wilshere-has-huge-potential-says-wenger-1730047.html ]]> <p> Arsene Wenger is in no doubt Jack Wilshere has &quot;huge potential&quot; after the young midfielder committed his long-term future to Arsenal. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:28:10 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-reject-manchester-city-offer-for-terry-1729807.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-reject-manchester-city-offer-for-terry-1729807.html ]]> <p> Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:01:24 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-and-city-at-odds-over-sturridge-1729511.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-and-city-at-odds-over-sturridge-1729511.html ]]> <p>Chelsea will almost certainly take their pursuit of Manchester City's young striker Daniel Sturridge to a tribunal, with the clubs as much as &pound;7m apart in their valuations of him. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wigan-mine-seam-of-honduran-talent-1729513.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wigan-mine-seam-of-honduran-talent-1729513.html ]]> <p>The high volume of calls from Honduras to the Wigan Athletic press office is not about to drop off in a hurry. The club yesterday made the defensive midfielder Hendry Thomas the third player to have been signed from the Central American republic in the space of two seasons. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fulham-in-fight-for-crouch-with-milan-1729515.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fulham-in-fight-for-crouch-with-milan-1729515.html ]]> <p>Fulham have signalled that they would be ready to match Peter Crouch's &pound;70,000-a-week wages but there is also interest in the Portsmouth forward from Milan in Serie A.</p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferguson-gambles-on-owen-revival-1729787.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferguson-gambles-on-owen-revival-1729787.html ]]> <p>It was 13 years ago that Michael Owen met Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time. "I will always remember him looking me straight in the eye and asking, 'So, do you want to play for Manchester United?'" Owen recalled years later in his autobiography. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/owen-set-for-united-move-in-shock-of-the-summer-1729588.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/owen-set-for-united-move-in-shock-of-the-summer-1729588.html ]]> <p> Michael Owen is expected at Manchester United for a medical examination this morning ahead of an extraordinary move out of the wilderness to join the Premier League champions. </p> Premier League Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/vidic-plays-down-exit-talk-1729113.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/vidic-plays-down-exit-talk-1729113.html ]]> <p> Nemanja Vidic's agent has quashed speculation the Manchester United defender will leave Old Trafford this summer. </p> Premier League Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:33:54 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-to-test-liverpools-mascherano-resolve-1728708.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-to-test-liverpools-mascherano-resolve-1728708.html ]]> <p> Barcelona are set to launch a &pound;25m bid for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, according to reports today. </p> Premier League Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:30:25 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/usstyle-salary-cap-worth-considering-says-gazidis-1728353.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/usstyle-salary-cap-worth-considering-says-gazidis-1728353.html ]]> <p> Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis believes the Premier League should consider a salary cap in a bid to achieve financial stability. </p> Premier League Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:17:43 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/campbell-sees-future-away-from-portsmouth-1728352.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/campbell-sees-future-away-from-portsmouth-1728352.html ]]> <p> Sol Campbell is ready to make a decision on his future but looks unlikely to agree a new deal with Portsmouth. </p> Premier League Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:15:34 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wigan-complete-deal-for-thomas-1728348.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wigan-complete-deal-for-thomas-1728348.html <p> Wigan have signed midfielder Hendry Thomas from Honduran club Deportivo Olimpia on a three-year contract, subject to international clearance. </p> Premier League Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:13:56 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/united-lose-to-real-in-race-for-benzema-1727834.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/united-lose-to-real-in-race-for-benzema-1727834.html ]]> <p>Real Madrid continued their extraordinary summer of transfer market supremacy over Manchester United last night, by beating them to the signature of the 21-year-old French international striker Karim Benzema. </p> Transfers Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/santa-cruz-helps-hughes-put-on-brave-face-1727837.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/santa-cruz-helps-hughes-put-on-brave-face-1727837.html ]]> <p>"It's really important that when you bring players into a club you know what they are like as characters and what they will bring to the group as a whole." Those were the words of Mark Hughes, the Manchester City manager, yesterday as he described the value of Roque Santa Cruz, the &pound;17m new signing sitting to his left in a conference room inside City's stadium. If only Hughes could have said the same of Samuel Eto'o. </p> Premier League Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/juventus-deny-interest-in-alonso-1727354.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/juventus-deny-interest-in-alonso-1727354.html ]]> <p> Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli insists the Serie A giants are not interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:14:48 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ramsey-signs-new-arsenal-deal-1727350.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ramsey-signs-new-arsenal-deal-1727350.html ]]> <p> Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has agreed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:12:14 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/burnley-sign-defender-edgar-1727092.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/burnley-sign-defender-edgar-1727092.html <p> Burnley manager Owen Coyle has made his third signing of the summer by securing the services of defender David Edgar. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:37:56 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gallas-insists-he-wont-be-leaving-arsenal-1726967.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gallas-insists-he-wont-be-leaving-arsenal-1726967.html ]]> <p> William Gallas maintains he has no intentions of leaving Arsenal this summer. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:54:40 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wolves-sign-midfielder-surman-1726869.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/wolves-sign-midfielder-surman-1726869.html <p> Wolves have continued their squad building ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season with the capture of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:52:39 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-prepared-to-wait-for-etoo-1726767.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-prepared-to-wait-for-etoo-1726767.html ]]> <p> Mark Hughes has confirmed Manchester City are still interested in bringing Samuel Eto'o to the club. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:04:49 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-sign-deal-with-endemol-1726747.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-sign-deal-with-endemol-1726747.html ]]> <p> Manchester City are to work in tandem with the group responsible for Big Brother to develop their global brand. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:55:36 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ronaldos-move-to-real-completed-1726648.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ronaldos-move-to-real-completed-1726648.html ]]> <p> Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United has been completed, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:34:43 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferguson-closes-on-benzema-after-pound16m-valencia-swoop-1726587.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferguson-closes-on-benzema-after-pound16m-valencia-swoop-1726587.html ]]> <p> Manchester United were moving closer last night to signing French striker Karim Benzema from Lyons only hours after taking the first step towards replacing Cristiano Ronaldo by completing a deal for Wigan Athletic's Luis Antonio Valencia. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:21:28 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sean-davis-joins-bolton-1726573.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sean-davis-joins-bolton-1726573.html ]]> <p> Bolton manager Gary Megson has signed Sean Davis on a free transfer - six months after Portsmouth rejected a &pound;3.5m bid for the midfielder. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:16:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/huge-signingon-fee-hits-etoo-move-to-city-1725974.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/huge-signingon-fee-hits-etoo-move-to-city-1725974.html ]]> <p>Manchester City will not go back to Samuel Eto'o with even more money to satisfy his demands for a slice of up to 50 per cent of his prospective &pound;25m transfer fee from Barcelona, conditions that have ground his move to a halt. </p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-and-villa-lead-race-to-snap-up-owen-1725975.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-and-villa-lead-race-to-snap-up-owen-1725975.html ]]> <p>Michael Owen expects to have a choice of either Aston Villa or Everton when his Newcastle United contract runs out today. He is very unlikely to join a Premier League struggler, with the Owen camp confident that the two clubs that finished directly behind the big four last season will make an offer.</p> Premier League Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hull-still-in-chase-for-owen-1725730.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hull-still-in-chase-for-owen-1725730.html ]]> <p> Hull remain hopeful they can entice Michael Owen to the KC Stadium after his Newcastle contract expires tomorrow. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:53:09 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/blackburn-sign-midfielder-nzonzi-1725729.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/blackburn-sign-midfielder-nzonzi-1725729.html <p> Blackburn have signed French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi from Amiens SC on a four-year contract. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:51:53 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ancelotti-reveals-maldini-snubbed-chelsea-1725308.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ancelotti-reveals-maldini-snubbed-chelsea-1725308.html ]]> <p> Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Paolo Maldini turned down an offer to become part of his coaching staff at Chelsea. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:02:51 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/etoo-future-in-the-balance-1725228.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/etoo-future-in-the-balance-1725228.html ]]> <p> Samuel Eto'o would like to stay at Barcelona next season but would be &quot;delighted&quot; to join Manchester City if he can't agree a new contract with the Spanish champions, the player's agent announced today. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:27:34 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/vucinic-linked-to-tottenham-and-manchester-united-1725208.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/vucinic-linked-to-tottenham-and-manchester-united-1725208.html ]]> <p> Mirko Vucinic's agent has revealed Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in his client but the Montenegrin forward will remain at Roma. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:22:27 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mears-completes-burnley-switch-1724869.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mears-completes-burnley-switch-1724869.html <p> Burnley have completed the signing of Derby defender Tyrone Mears, the club have announced. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:11:07 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-sign-up-youth-quartet-1725007.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-sign-up-youth-quartet-1725007.html ]]> <p> Arsenal have handed professional contracts to four members of their successful FA Youth Cup team, while confirming Portugal Under-21 international Amaury Bischoff is one of eight players released. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:04:00 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/xavi-slams-uncontrollable-ronaldo-1724948.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/xavi-slams-uncontrollable-ronaldo-1724948.html ]]> <p> Barcelona midfielder Xavi has blasted incoming Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo, saying there would be no room for him at the Camp Nou. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:35:41 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-must-keep-stars-insists-torres-1724887.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-must-keep-stars-insists-torres-1724887.html ]]> <p> Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes the club have to hang on to the likes of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano if they are to depose Manchester United as Barclays Premier League champions. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:16:56 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/valencia-close-to-manchester-united-deal-1724871.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/valencia-close-to-manchester-united-deal-1724871.html ]]> <p> Manchester United are inching closer to making Antonio Valencia their first signing of the summer. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:13:06 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/doyle-joins-wolves-from-reading-1724868.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/doyle-joins-wolves-from-reading-1724868.html ]]> <p> Wolves have made a statement of intent ahead of their return to the Barclays Premier League by clinching the signing of sought-after striker Kevin Doyle. </p> Premier League Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:09:50 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-confirm-champions-league-appeal-1724249.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-confirm-champions-league-appeal-1724249.html ]]> <p> Chelsea are to appeal the &quot;unnecessarily harsh&quot; punishments handed out by Uefa in the wake of their controversial Champions League semi-final defeat. </p> Premier League Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:00:05 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/real-and-barcelona-continue-pursuit-of-alonso-and-mascherano-1724248.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/real-and-barcelona-continue-pursuit-of-alonso-and-mascherano-1724248.html ]]> <p> The battle for Liverpool's first-choice centre midfielders looks set to continue after Real Madrid and Barcelona refused to concede defeat. </p> Premier League Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:56:42 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/blackburn-sign-defender-jacobsen-1724247.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/blackburn-sign-defender-jacobsen-1724247.html <p> Blackburn have signed experienced Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen on a two-year deal. </p> Premier League Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:53:43 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/etoo-set-to-snub-manchester-city-1724008.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/etoo-set-to-snub-manchester-city-1724008.html ]]> <p> Samuel Eto'o will turn down Manchester City's 'stratospheric' offer and stay with Barcelona, according to the striker's agent. </p> Premier League Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:53:25 +0100