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iBet: A tight game between Northampton and Bradford

A tight game could be in prospect here. Northampton have been keeping things very tight of late and ...

On The Road at the Giro d’Italia: Feeling ill and racing in the rain must be pretty grim

I can’t ever watch games of football or rugby without wistfully wondering what it must be like to be...

PSG and the French league must be more proactive in dealing with hooliganism

Since PSG’s exit to Barcelona in the Uefa Champions League quarter-final in April, PSG have been sur...

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Brendan Rodgers watches over Liverpool training

Liverpool debts will not impact on summer transfer activity says Brendan Rodgers

Debts at Anfield have risen £21.8million to £87.2million

Christian Eriksen

Tottenham and Liverpool to battle for Ajax playmaker Christian Eriksen

The Premier League sides have been sending scouts to watch the £14m rated player “almost every week”

Wayne Rooney

PSG, Manchester City, Real Madrid: Which clubs could Wayne Rooney join?

Speculation is mounting that the Manchester United striker's days at Old Trafford are numbered

<b>Pepe Reina</b><br/>
Pepe Reina has seemingly always been linked with a move away from Liverpool, with United touted as one possible destination. However, with Victor Valdes announcing he will leave Barcelona, it's thought Reina will be approached to replace him. A return to the club he started his career at is sure to appeal more than a move to Liverpool's greatest rivals.

Jose Reina says Liverpool 'need some help from the board' in the summer to make major signings

The Liverpool goalkeeper wants to see additions made to the squad

Swansea defender Ashley Williams

Arsenal 'target £8m move' for Swansea captain Ashley Williams

Arsene Wenger planning summer swoop to shore up defence according to report

Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring their second goal

Juventus urged to sign Liverpool striker Luis Suarez by former player Marco Tardelli

The Uruguyan international has been in sensational form this season

Chris Samba

QPR received 'massive offer' for Chris Samba, reveals Harry Redknapp

Russian club offered QPR more than the west London club paid Anzhi Makhachkala

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson enjoy an embrace after the match between Real Mardid and Manchester United

Manchester United conduct 'feasability study' into re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo

The Premier League leaders sold the Portugal forward to Real Madrid for £80m

Leandro Damiao and Emmanuel Adebayor

Tottenham line up Leandro Damiao and Eder to replace Emmanuel Adebayor

Andre Villas-Boas prepared to let the Togo striker leave this summer

Alan Pardew: Newcastle’s manager appreciates the owner’s support

Newcastle defender Shane Ferguson joins Birmingham on loan

The 21-year-old Northern Ireland international will stay at St Andrew's until April 1

Simon Mignolet

Simon Mignolet agent hints at Sunderland exit for goalkeeper

Belgian stopper, who has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal, forced to clarify comments

Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul

Anzhi Makhachkala to tempt Younes Kaboul to leave Tottenham

Defender will be offered £4m-a-year after tax according to reports

John Carew

Former Aston Villa striker John Carew 'to join Inter Milan'

The Norwegian is a free agent having left West Ham in the summer

Martin Skrtel

Martin Skrtel's Liverpool future uncertain after defender questions Brendan Rodgers

Skrtel suggests he may have been misled by the Liverpool manager

Maynor Figueroa

Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa 'to join West Ham'

Report suggests left-back will not renew current contract

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