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West Brom sign former Ajax striker Markus Rosenberg

West Brom have completed the signing of Swedish striker Markus Rosenberg on a three-year contract, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed.

Nathaniel Clyne

Southampton seal Nathaniel Clyne transfer from Crystal Palace

Southampton have completed the signing of defender Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.

Vertonghen looking forward playing for Spurs

New signing Jan Vertonghen believes Tottenham can push for the Premier League title this season.

Emmanuel Adebayor

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Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen

Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen due for medical at Tottenham

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<b>Jan Vertonghen</b><br/>
Centre-back Jan Vertonghen helped Ajax win the Eredivisie title last season and is due to face Manchester United in the Europa League in February. But, Newcastle are allegedly preparing a £10m bid for the player who was initially signed to replace Thomas Vermaelen for the Dutch giants. The Belgian international has 35 caps and is under contract at Ajax till 2013.

Tottenham target Jan Vertonghen wants Ajax future resolved

Jan Vertonghen will hold talks with Ajax today in a bid to resolve the dispute which is holding up his transfer to Tottenham.

Karim El Ahmadi

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Aston Villa have signed midfielder Karim El Ahmadi from Feyenoord on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

<b>Jan Vertonghen</b><br/>
Ajax captain and Belgian international Vertonghen has been linked with a transfer to England or Spain for some time now. The 24-year-old has been converted into a centre-back for the Dutch giants but is equally adept at left-back or as a defensive midfielder who can also play as a deep-lying playmaker. Vertonghen would adapt to the Arsenal style of play comfortably whilst the presence of former teammate Thomas Vermaelen would help. A move this month is highly unlikely as the player has no desire to discuss a move until the end of the season.

Jan Vertonghen transfer to Tottenham falls through

Jan Vertonghen is reported to be on his way back to Amsterdam for pre-season training with Ajax after a potential deal Tottenham Hotspur collapsed.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has a buy-out clause

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Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has revealed that the club’s Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has a €20m buy-out clause in his contract.

Manchester United confirm pre-season tour of South Africa

Manchester United have confirmed they will start their pre-season tour with two matches in South Africa next month.

<b>Jan Vertonghen</b><br/>
Centre-back Jan Vertonghen helped Ajax win the Eredivisie title last season and is due to face Manchester United in the Europa League in February. But, Newcastle are allegedly preparing a £10m bid for the player who was initially signed to replace Thomas Vermaelen for the Dutch giants. The Belgian international has 35 caps and is under contract at Ajax till 2013.

Jan Vertonghen 'close' to completing Tottenham transfer says agent

Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen could complete his move to Tottenham this week, according to the player's agent.

Patrice Evra untroubled by France form

Patrice Evra is unconcerned by France's struggles in beating Iceland last night as they build up to Euro 2012.

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