New West Brom signing, Diego Lugano

The 32-year-old is considered a coup for the club and will bring a wealth of experience to the Hawthorns

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Fulham manager Martin Jol

Transfer news: Fulham announce deal for French midfielder Ange-Freddy Plumain

The 18-year-old arrives on a free transfer

John Terry will get no favours from Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho tells John Terry to show he is worth new Chelsea deal

Mourinho dismisses Higuain signing as Rooney remains priority

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Transfer news: PSG splash out £30m on Brazilian defender Marquinhos

The 19-year-old arrives from Roma on a five year contract

Petr Cech on the pre-season tour

Transfer news: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is a 'great player' says Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech

The Blues have made an offer in the region of £20m for Rooney

Arsene Wenger talks to Gervinho

Transfer news: Arsenal forward Gervinho close to Roma switch

Lyon also reportedly interested in the Ivory Coast international

Daniele De Rossi in action for Italy during the Confederations Cup with Spain

Transfer talk: Daniele De Rossi move from Roma to Chelsea 'all-but-agreed'

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Manchester City move for defender Pepe thwarted by Real Madrid

The sale of the Portugal international will not be sanctioned

Paulinho was voted third-best player at the Confederations Cup

Paulinho deal could be completed today as Brazilian arrives at Tottenham for a medical

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Mario Gomez: one of four targets City wants to replace Tevez

Manchester City target Mario Gomez to fill void left by departing Carlos Tevez

Manchester City have listed the Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez as one of four targets as they move rapidly to rebuild their strike force after the departure of Carlos Tevez to Juventus, The Independent understands.

Brazilian midfielder in action for Brazil at the Confederations Cup

Tottenham 'close' to signing Brazilian international Paulinho with deal believed to have been agreed

Spurs are keen to strengthen and the signing of current international would signal their intent ahead of the start of the new season

Franco Baldini

Franco Baldini joins Tottenham as technical director

The former England assistant joins from Roma

Incumbent mayor Gianni Alemanno

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Wilfried Zaha, left, takes on Marco Cassetti, right

Wilfried Zaha the star turn as he gives Crystal Palace perfect parting gift

Eventually, after 104 minutes of witty teasing and puckish taunting, Wilfried Zaha drew the foul that won Crystal Palace the game and sent them up.

Senad Lulic goal wins Coppa Italia for Lazio

Lazio won the Coppa Italia for the sixth time by beating city rivals Roma 1-0 in a day of high tension at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

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