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iBet: Back Spain to shut out Tahiti

The spread betting firms are very slow about pricing up this game and you can understand why. All th...

iBet: Look To The Lady In The Prince Of Wales

The Prince of Wales Stakes today is regarded by many as the No1 race of the Royal Ascot meeting and ...

iBet: Favourites have a good record in the Coventry stakes

Today’s St James Palace looks a cracker and there has been sustained money for Dawn Approach since t...

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Carroll has set his sights on making the England World Cup squad

Andy Carroll chases World Cup place after sealing record £15.5m switch from Liverpool to West Ham

The England striker has signed a six-year deal at the club

England striker Andy Carroll

West Ham confirm arrival of Liverpool striker Andy Carroll in deal that could cost them £48.5m

The England striker joins the east London club on a permanent basis

Danny Simpson

Newcastle defender Danny Simpson set to join QPR

The full-back had been linked with West Ham and Fulham

Thiago Alcantara

Gerard Pique says Barcelona must keep Thiago Alcantara amid interest from Manchester United

The midfielder scored a hat-trick in the European Under-21 Championship final against Italy

Luis Alberto will add to Liverpool's attacking options

Liverpool expected to complete deal for £6m Spanish winger Luis Alberto in next 48 hours

The 20-year-old will arrive from Seville

Stoke City: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at the Britannia Stadium and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

England striker Andy Carroll

Deal for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll could cost West Ham up to £46m

The England striker will have a medical tonight

Nicklas Helenius

Aston Villa sign giant striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg

The 6ft 5in frontman was the second-highest scorer in the Danish league last season

Luis Alberto of Sevilla

Liverpool make 'very good offer', but it's not enough for Sevilla to sell Luis Alberto

Reports suggest the Spanish side want £7m for the midfielder

Brazil midfielder Paulinho

Cardiff City: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at the Cardiff City Stadium and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

Arsenal: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at the Emirates and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

Aston Villa: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at Villa Park and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

Cesc Fabregas with the Spain squad

Cesc Fabregas insists he has not spoken to Manchester United or Arsenal about a possible move

The Spain midfielder wants to remain at Barcelona

Chelsea: Latest transfer rumours and completed deals

All the ins and outs at Stamford Bridge and the latest summer transfer speculation surrounding the club

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