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Gonzalo Higuain completes move from Real Madrid to Napoli

Arsenal had been hopeful of signing the striker

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Transfer news: Napoli manager Rafael Benitez delighted about signing Real Madrid player Gonzalo Higuain

The striker had at one stage appeared destined to move to Arsenal

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Transfer news: Luis Suarez to demand Arsenal transfer talks as Liverpool stand firm despite £40m bid

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Transfer news: Gonzalo Higuain greeted by fans at Napoli airport as Arsenal look set to miss out on Real Madrid striker

The Argentina international is on the verge of a £31.8m move to Italy

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Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones insists Luis Suarez has not changed his attitude towards the squad despite transfer talk

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Kolo Toure expresses his 'honour' at replacing Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher

New Anfield arrivals Toure and Simon Mignolet have spoken after the completion of their moves to Liverpool

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The striker has said he wants to leave

Kolo Toure and Iago Aspas of Liverpool in action during a training session at Melwood Training Ground
Kolo Touré has been at City since 2009

Liverpool confirm free transfer of Kolo Toure

Ivory Coast defender joins after being contract with Manchester City expires

Mignolet, 25, has been in fine form for Sunderland

Liverpool agree fee with Sunderland for Simon Mignolet with medical planned for next week

Sunderland goalkeeper set for Anfield switch amid team's continuing negotiations over fee with personal terms and medical set for discussion next week

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Confederations Cup: Fernando Torres scores four (despite missing a penalty) as Spain crush Tahiti 10-0

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