Dreams. Most of us never fulfill any. But now One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has aced two of the most common boyhood desires - to be a footballer and a member of a globally successful boy band - in one fell swoop (and at the tender age of 21).

Publicity stunt sees the singer sign for the Championship side

Magpies £7m bid remains on the table should the French club change their mind, but the hunt goes on for their first signing of the summer

Friendly victory over Blackpool cannot divert bad publicity caused by controversial shirt deal

Ince has the blessing of his father and manager Paul to leave. But only if the move is right, this sought-after youngster tells Tim Rich

The striker scored the crucial goal to get Palace promoted

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The winger has long been linked with a move to the Premier League

Midfielder is not in Rodgers first-team plans and may seek a short-term move away from Anfield in search of regular football

Blackpool have accepted an offer from Cardiff City for English star Tom Ince according to Tangerines manager, Paul Ince.

45-year-old understood to have taken training today at pre-season training base in Portugal

Striker set to join for an undisclosed fee upon completion of a medical

Blackpool star says his tough upbringing made him stronger as he returns for England after a ban

Defiant Cook defends his tactics after series victory