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The Sport Matrix: Friday 2 August 2013

Captain’s slog puts Australia in Old Trafford boxseat

Tottenham complete deal for Roberto Soldado – all you need to know about the £26m signing

A look at the 28-year-old Spaniard's career to-date after he agreed a deal to join Spurs

Roberto Soldado looks set to join Spurs after a deal was agreed with his current club Valencia

Transfer news: Tottenham confirm £26m deal has been agreed for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado

Spurs are believed to have agreed a £26m fee for the Spaniard who will move to White Hart Lane upon completion of a medical

Roberto Soldado looks set to join Spurs after a deal was agreed with his current club Valencia

Transfer news: Valencia announce £26m fee with Tottenham agreed for Roberto Soldado - but it's not yet a done deal

Fee has been agreed although talks are on-going between Spurs and the player's agent

Transfer news: QPR midfielder Joey Barton attempts to force move to Everton - 'the club he loves'

Barton supported the club as a young boy and is said to be willing to take a significant pay cut in order to join the Toffees

Fernando Torres

Transfer news: Valencia could bid for Chelsea striker Fernando Torres should Tottenham complete signing of Roberto Soldado - reports

Valencia newspaper Superdeporte are reporting that the Spanish club could make a £25m bid for Torres to try and replace out-going striker

Transfer news: Nani offers David Moyes reminder of what he can offer Manchester United with two goals against Crewe

Portuguese winger bags two-goals in pre-season friendly against Crewe after he was linked with a move to AS Monaco

Fact file: Oscar Garcia

Brighton and Hove Albion's new head coach Oscar Garcia has had an interesting career to date, including a playing career spent entirely in Spain and a management career that has included a stint in Israel.

Transfer news: Tottenham remain interested in Roberto Soldado confirms Andre Villas-Boas - despite £26m asking price

Tottenham will have to meet the £26m release clause if they want to land the striker

Roberto Soldado

Transfer news: Tottenham must meet €30m buy-out clause to sign Valencia striker Roberto Soldado

Valencia warn Spurs they will not allowed the striker to leave otherwise

The Sport Matrix: Tuesday 23 July 2013

Wada widen remit in battle against drugs cheats

Roberto Soldado

Transfer news: Valencia announce no deal has been made in Roberto Soldado transfer to Tottenham

Spurs' technical director is pictured with the player's agent but they are yet to meet the £26m valuation for the striker

Bert Trautmann in the 1956 FA Cup Final against Birmingham City; he broke his neck making this save

Former Germany international and Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann dies

He played more than 500 times for the Citizens between 1949 and 1964

JUAN MATA

Transfer news: Could Arsenal be about to launch an audacious bid for Chelsea's Juan Mata?

Gunners have been linked with the midfielder having missed out on him two years ago

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