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Owen still confident of finding new club
The former Livepool and Real Madrid striker, who has had a career blighted by injury, remains confident of finding a club following his release from Manchester United this summer
Liverpool hunt new managing director after disastrous deadline day
Club owners Fenway Sports Group are furious over the collapse of Clint Dempsey's proposed move to Anfield, and have deemed Ian Ayre responsible
Official: Anzhi sign Lassana Diarra on loan from Real Madrid
The Frenchman will continue his career at the ambitious Russian outfit after being told he was no longer needed at the Liga champions
Platini: Financial Fair Play a hard rule for PSG as much as for Juventus
The former France international does not fear that the Ligue 1 giants will try to evade the new rules regarding clubs' budgetary situation
Desperate Liverpool now have no choice but to bring back Michael Owen
The Reds' transfer-deadline-day woes were compounded by a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to an impressive Arsenal, sealing their worst start to a league season for 50 years
Rodgers not ruling out Liverpool move for Owen
The Kop boss has refused to deny that he might look to bring the former Manchester United striker back to the club he left in 2004 on a free with Jamie Redknapp endorsing the move
Tottenham attempted to sign Berbatov at the last minute, admits agent
The 31-year-old was strongly linked with Juventus and Fiorentina before choosing to join Fulham, but his representative insists no promises to the Italian clubs were broken
Fenerbahce in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Meireles
The 29-year-old Portuguese international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge all summer and could be set to switch to the Turkish giants
Rodgers expected to replace Carroll before agreeing West Ham loan
After the Reds' bid for Clint Dempsey collapsed, the manager explained he would not have allowed the €44 million striker's move if he had known there would be no substitute
Galatasaray interested in Manchester City defender Kolo Toure
The current Turkish champions have declared that they are looking to bring in the Ivory Coast international defender before the close of their own transfer window
IN: Santi Cazorla (Malaga, right, £16m), Olivier Giroud (Montpellier, £13m), Lukas Podolski (Cologne, £11m). OUT: Robin van Persie (Man Utd, £22m), Alex Song (Barcelona, £15m), Kyle Bartley (Swansea, £1m), Henri Lansbury (Nottm Forest, £1m), Gavin Hoyte (Dag & Red, free), Manuel Almunia (Watford, free), Joel Campbell (Real Betis, loan), Denilson (Sao Paulo, loan), Ryo Miyaichi (Wigan, loan), Nicklas Bendtner (Juventus, loan), Ju Young Park (Celta Vigo, loan). ASTON VILLA
TOTAL SPENDING £20.2m
IN: Christian Benteke (Genk, £7m), Matthew Lowton (Sheff Utd, £3m), Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord, right, £3.2m), Ashley Westwood (Crewe, £2m), Karim El Ahmadi (Feyenoord, £2m), Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar, free), Joe Bennett (Middlesbrough, £2.5m), Jordan Bowery (Huddersfield, £500,000). OUT: James Collins (W Ham, £2.5m), Carlos Cuellar (Sunderland, free), Nathan Delfouenso (Blackpool, loan), Emile Heskey (released), Brad Guzan (released). CHELSEA
TOTAL SPENDING £83m
IN: Eden Hazard (Lille, right, £32m), Oscar (Internacional, £25m), Victor Moses (Wigan, £9m), Cesar Azpilicueta (Marseille, £8m), Marko Marin (Werder Bremen, £6m), Thorgan Hazard (Lens, £3m). OUT: Didier Drogba (Shanghai Shenhua, free), Jacob Mellis (Barnsley, free), Salomon Kalou (Lille, free) Jose Bosingwa (QPR, free), Thibaut Courtous (Atletico Madrid, loan), Romelu Lukaku (West Brom, loan), Kevin De Bruyne (Werder Bremen, loan), Sam Hutchinson (Nottingham Forest, loan), Josh McEachran (Middlesbrough, loan), Thorgan Hazard (Zulte Waregem, loan), Gael Kakuta (Vitesse Arnhem, loan), Yossi Benayoun (West Ham, loan), Michael Essien (R Madrid, loan). EVERTON
TOTAL SPENDING £11.6m
IN: Kevin Mirallas (Olympiakos, right, £5.3m), Steven Pienaar (Tottenham, £4.5m), Bryan Oviedo (Copenhagen, £1.6m), Matthew Kennedy (Kilmarnock, £200,000), Steven Naismith (Rangers, free). OUT: Jack Rodwell (Man City, £15m), Tim Cahill (NY Red Bulls, £1m), Adam Forshaw (Brentford, undis), James Wallace (Tranmere undis), Joao Silva (Levski Sofia, undis), Joseph Yobo (Fenerbahce, undis), James McFadden, Marcus Hahnemann (both released). FULHAM
TOTAL SPENDING £6m
IN: Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd, £4m), Kieran Richardson (Sunderland, right, £2m), Hugo Rodallega (Wigan, free), Mladen Petric (Hamburg, free), George Williams (MK Dons, free), Sascha Riether (Cologne, loan), Ashkan Dejagah (Wolfsburg, undis). OUT: Mousa Dembele (Spurs, £15m), Clint Dempsey (Spurs, £6m), Dickson Etuhu (Blackburn, £1.5m), Andrew Johnson (QPR, free), Danny Murphy (Blackburn, free), Pavel Pogrebnyak (Reading, free), Bjorn Helge Riise, Orlando Sa (both released). LIVERPOOL
TOTAL SPENDING £27.8m
IN: Joe Allen (Swansea, right, £14m), Fabio Borini (Roma, £11m), Oussama Assaidi (Heerenveen, £2.8m), Nuri Sahin (Real Madrid, loan). OUT: Dirk Kuyt (Fenerbahce, £1m), Charlie Adam (Stoke, £4m), Craig Bellamy (Cardiff, undis), Alberto Aquilani (Fiorentina, undis), Fabio Aurelio (Gremio, free), David Amoo (Preston, free), Stephen Darby (Bradford, free), Maxi Rodriguez (Newell’s Old Boys, undis), Andy Carroll (West Ham, loan), Nathan Eccleston (Blackpool, undis). MANCHESTER CITY
TOTAL SPENDING £52m
IN: Javi Garcia (Benfica, £16m), Jack Rodwell (Everton, right, £15m), Matija Nastasic (Fiorentina, £12m plus Stefan Savic), Scott Sinclair (Swansea, £6m), Maicon (Inter, £3m), Richard Wright (free). OUT: Adam Johnson (S’land, £10m), Emmanuel Adebayor (Spurs, £5m), Nigel De Jong (AC Milan, £5m), Roque Santa Cruz (Malaga, loan), Vladimir Weiss (Pescara, undis), Owen Hargreaves (released), Stuart Taylor (Reading, free), Wayne Bridge (Brighton, loan), Dedryck Boyata (Twente, loan). MANCHESTER UNITED
TOTAL SPENDING £46m
IN: Robin van Persie (Arsenal, right, £22m), Shinji Kagawa (Dortmund, £12m), Angelo Henriquez (Universidad de Chile, £4m), Nick Powell (Crewe, £4m), Alexander Buttner (Vitesse Arnhem, £4m). OUT: Ji-Sung Park (QPR, £2m), Dimitar Berbatov (Fulham, £4m), Richie De Laet (Leicester, undis), Matty James (Leicester undis), Paul Pogba (Juventus, free), Tomasz Kuszczak (Brighton, free), Michael Owen (released), Fabio (QPR, loan), Ben Amos (Hull, loan). NEWCASTLE
TOTAL SPENDING £7.85m
IN: Vurnon Anita (Ajax, right, £6.7m), Gael Bigirimana (Coventry, £750,000), Curtis Good (Melbourne, £400,000), Roman Amalfitano (Reims, Free). OUT: Leon Best (Blackburn, £3m), Fraser Forster (Celtic, £2m), Danny Guthrie (Reading, free), Peter Lovenkrands (Birmingham, free), Alan Smith (MK Dons, free), Ryan Donaldson (released), Tamas Kadar (Roda JC, free). NORWICH
TOTAL SPENDING £8.5m
IN: Sebastien Bassong (Tottenham, below, £4m), Robert Snodgrass (Leeds, £3m), Michael Turner (Sunderland, £1.5m), Steven Whittaker (Rangers, free), Jacob Butterfield (Barnsley, free), Javier Garrido (Lazio, loan), Alexander Tettey (Rennes, undis), Mark Bunn (Blackburn, undis), Harry Kane (Tottenham, loan). OUT: Andrew Crofts (Brighton, undis), Adam Drury (Leeds, free), Aaron Wilbraham (Crystal Palace, free), Zak Whitbread (Leicester, free), Josh Dawkin (released), Daniel Ayala (Nottingham Forest, loan), James Vaughan (Huddersfield, loan). QPR
TOTAL SPENDING £18.8m
IN: Esteban Granero (Real Madrid, £9m), Stephane Mbia (Marseille £4.5m), Samba Diakite (Nancy, £3.5m), Ji-Sung Park (Man U, £2m), Julio Cesar (Inter, right, free) Junior Hoilett (Blackburn, trib), Rob Green (W Ham, free), Ryan Nelsen (Spurs, free), Andrew Johnson (Fulham, free), Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea, free), Fabio (Man Utd, loan), Sam Magri (Portsmouth, undis). OUT: Tommy Smith (Cardiff, £300,000), Paddy Kenny (Leeds, £400,000), Heidar Helguson, Matt Connolly (both Cardiff, undis), Rowan Vine (St Johnstone, free), Peter Ramage (Palace, free), Danny Gabbidon, Danny Shittu, Fitz Hall, Akos Buzsaky (released), Jay Bothroyd (Sheff Wed, loan), Joey Barton (Marseille, loan). READING TOTAL SPENDING £5.25m
IN: Chris Gunter (Nottm Forest, £2.5m), Adrian Mariappa (Watford, £2.5m), Pierce Sweeney (Bray, £250,000), Pavel Pogrebynak (Fulham, right, free), Danny Guthrie (Newcastle, free), Garath McCleary (Nottm Forest, free), Nicky Shorey (West Brom, free), Stuart Taylor (Man City, free). OUT: Michail Antonio (Sheff Wed, undis), Tomasz Cywka (Barnsley, free), Brian Howard (released), Andy Griffin (released), Jack Mills (released), Joseph Mills (Burnley, loan). SOUTHAMPTON
TOTAL SPENDING £18m
IN: Gaston Ramirez (Bologna, £12m), Jay Rodriguez (Burnley, £6m), Paulo Gazzaniga (Gillingham, undisc), Steven Davis (Rangers, free), Emmanuel Mayuka (Young Boys, undis), Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace, right, £2.8m). OUT: Dan Harding (Forest, undis), Bartosz Bialkowski (Notts Co, free), Lee Holmes (Preston, free), Ryan Doble (Shrewsbury, free), David Connolly (released), Radhi Jaidi (retired), Aaron Martin (C Palace, loan), Tommy Forecast (Gillingham, loan), Billy Sharp (Forest, loan), Dean Hammond (Brighton, loan). STOKE
TOTAL SPENDING £10m
IN: Charlie Adam (Liverpool, right, £4m), Steven Nzonzi (Blackburn, £4m), Michael Kightly (Wolves, £2m), Geoff Cameron Houston Dynamo, undis), Jamie Ness (Rangers, free), Maurice Edu (Rangers, free). OUT: Danny Collins (Nottm Forest, undis), Jonathan Woodgate (Middlesbrough, free), Andrew Davies (Bradford, free), Salif Diao (released), Ricardo Fuller (Charlton, free). SUNDERLAND
TOTAL SPENDING £25m
IN: Steven Fletcher (Wolves, £15m), Adam Johnson (Man City, right, £10m), Louis Saha (Tottenham, free), Carlos Cuellar (Aston Villa, free), Danny Rose (Spurs, loan) OUT: Asamoah Gyan (Al-Ain, £6m), Kieran Richardson (Fulham, £2m), Michael Turner (Norwich, £1.5m), Marcos Angeleri (Estudiantes, undis), George McCartney (West Ham, free), Jordan Cook (Charlton, free), Michael Liddle (Accrington, undis), Ahmed Elmohamady (Hull, loan). SWANSEA
TOTAL SPENDING £16.5m
IN: Ki-Sung Yeung (Celtic, right, £6m), Pablo Hernandez (Valencia, £5.5m), Michu (Rayo Vallecano, £2m), Jose Manuel Flores (Genoa, £2m), Kyle Bartley (Arsenal, £1m), Jonathan de Guzman (Villarreal, loan), James Proctor (Preston, undis). OUT: Joe Allen (Liverpool, £14m), Scott Sinclair (Manchester City, £6m), Scott Donnelly (released), Joe Walsh (released), Ferrie Bodde (released), Stephen Dobbie (Brighton, undis). TOTTENHAM
TOTAL SPENDING £54.7m
IN: Hugo Lloris (Lyon, £12m), Mousa Dembele (Fulham, right, £15m), Gylfi Sigurdsson (Hoffenheim, £8.7m), Jan Vertonghen (Ajax, £8m), Clint Dempsey (Fulham, £6m), Emmanuel Adebayor (Manchester City, £5m). OUT: Luka Modric (Real Madrid, £30m), Vedran Corluka (Lokomotiv, £5m), Steven Pienaar (Everton, 4.5m), Sebastien Bassong (Norwich, £4m), Niko Kranjcar (Dynamo Kiev, £2m), Rafael van der Vaart (Hamburg, undis), Giovanni Dos Santos (Real Mallorca, undis), (Ryan Nelsen (QPR, free), Ben Alnwick (Barnsley, free), Louis Saha (Sunderland, free), Massimo Luongo (Ipswich, loan), Ryan Fredericks (Brentford, loan), Danny Rose (Sunderland, loan), Harry Kane (Norwich, loan). WEST BROM
TOTAL SPENDING £4m
IN: Ben Foster (B’ham, £4m), Markus Rosenborg (Werder Bremen, free), Claudio Yacob (Racing Club, right, free), Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea, loan), Yassine El Ghanassy (AA Gent, loan), Goran Popov (Dynamo Kiev, loan). OUT: Keith Andrews (Bolton), Joe Mattlock (Sheff Wed), Nicky Shorey (Reading, all free), Somen Tchoyi, Paul Scharner (both released), Simon Cox (Nottm For, undis). WEST HAM
TOTAL SPENDING £20.5m
IN: Matt Jarvis (Wolves, £10.75m), Modibo Maiga (Sochaux, £5m), Alou Diarra (Marseille, £2m), James Collins (Villa, £2.5m), Stephen Henderson (Pompey, £250,000), Raphael Spiegel (Grasshoppers, undis), Jussi Jaaskelainen (Bolton, free), George McCartney (Sunderland, free), Mohamed Diame (Wigan, free), Andy Carroll (Liverpool, right, loan), Yossi Benayoun (Chelsea, loan). OUT: Nicky Maynard (Cardiff, £2.5m), Sam Baldock (Bristol C, £1m), Rob Green (QPR), Julien Faubert (Elazigspor), Frank Nouble (Wolves), Freddie Sears (Colchester), Abdoulaye Faye (Hull — all free), John Carew, Papa Bouba Diop (both released), Ravel Morrison (Birmingham, loan). WIGAN
TOTAL SPENDING £7.2m
IN: Ivan Ramis (Real Mallorca, £4m), Arouna Kone (Levante, right, £2.7m), Fraser Fyvie (Aberdeen, £500,000). OUT: Victor Moses (Chelsea, £9m), Roman Golobart (Tranmere, loan), Chris Kirkland (Sheff W, free), Mohamed Diame (W Ham, free), Hugo Rodallega (Fulham, free), Steve Gohouri, Jordan Robinson (both released).
Nesta: Pazzini-Cassano exchange was good for all parties involved
The former Italy international feels the deal that saw the two former Sampdoria team-mate switch clubs makes sense, and added that Italian football is in decline
Athletic Bilbao consider legal action against Bayern Munich over Javi Martinez
The Spain international left the Basque side for Bavaria on a five-year deal earlier this summer, but his previous club are not amused with the German outfit's behaviour
Official: Jorge Martinez leaves Juventus for Cluj
The Italian champions have offloaded the attacking midfielder to the Romanian club, where he will have the chance to feature in the Champions League
Zenit end €31.5m Nani pursuit after record Hulk & Witsel swoop
The Manchester United winger has been a summer target for the big-spending Russian giants but looks set to stay at Old Trafford after Luciano Spalletti spent heavily on Monday
Arnesen delighted with Van der Vaart deal
The Hamburg sporting director was happy to persuade the former Spurs midfielder to return to the club, despite the move representing a change in transfer strategy
PSG will not move for Cristiano Ronaldo, says Leonardo
The Parisians could theoretically still attempt to lure the prolific attacker to the French capital, but the Brazilian has made it clear they have no plans to do just that
Zenit St Petersburg sign Hulk and Witsel in reported €80m double deal
Luciano Spalletti's table-topping side have raided Portugal for two of the league's most sought-after players
Official: Meireles leaves Chelsea for Fenerbahce
The 29-year-old has decided to leave Stamford Bridge after the club accepted a offer from the Turkish giants and has signed a four-year contract with Aykut Kocaman's side
Official: Lassana Diarra joins Anzhi on four-year deal
The Frenchman will continue his career with the ambitious Russian outfit after being told that his services were no longer needed in Spain, while Nikita Burmistov also arrives
Official: Paris Saint-Germain sign Van der Wiel from Ajax
The right-back leaves the Dutch giants after six years at the Amsterdam ArenA, having penned a deal until 2016 to play in the French capital, where he will wear the No.23 jersey
Manchester United sign Universidad de Chile striker Angelo Henriquez
The Chile youth international has completed his move to Old Trafford and Sir Alex Ferguson believes that the 18-year-old could have a bright future with the Red Devils
Manchester City lead Chelsea in €60m race for Falcao
The Premier League champions pursued the Colombian superstar throughout the summer transfer window and are confident of facilitating a deal with Atletico Madrid in January
Del Piero joins Sydney FC
The Italy international has decided to continue his career in Australia after reaching an agreement with the A-League side over a two-year contract
Bertrand signs new five-year Chelsea deal
After receiving a call-up to the senior England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers the Blues' left-back has also been rewarded for his fine club form with a new contract
AC Milan have option to sign Bojan on permanent deal, confirms Barcelona vice-president
The Spanish attacker joined the Rossoneri on a one-year long, and although Barca have the possibility to block a move, he could stay at San Siro for longer
New Manchester City signing Javi Garcia proud to join 'biggest club in England'
The 25-year-old added that he thinks they are also one of the top sides in Europe, while he is looking forward to the challenge of their tricky Champions League group
Manchester United & Santos dismiss Neymar links
Both sides have denied reports that the Red Devils tabled a €48.1m offer for their young star, while the player's father also laughed off any speculation about a move
Klasnic was only our second choice, says Mainz director of football Cristian Heidel
The experienced striker was only a back-up option according to a senior official at the club, after the failure to capture their number one target
Zambrotta will not be joining Roma, says agent
The 35-year-old had been linked with a free transfer to the Italian capital but his representative has poured cold water on those rumours
Fulham continue action against Liverpool over Dempsey approach
The Cottagers are set to press ahead with their official objection to the Anfield club's pursuit of their former America international midfielder, despite his move to Tottenham
Lyon sign Arnold Mvuemba from Lorient
The former France under 21 midfielder has signed for a fee of €3 million, with Les Gones' Enzo Reale joining Les Merlus in a separate transfer deal
Genoa set to sign Peruvian starlet Andy Polo from Universitario de Deportes
Peru's brightest prospect is set to make a switch to Italy after the two clubs agreed a fee worth around €1m for the pacey striker
M'Vila disappointed not to secure switch, says Rennes coach Antonetti
The 51-year-old revealed that the midfielder may have to resign himself to a longer spell at the club, following no concrete interest from clubs rumoured to be keen on the player
Stoke City sign Michael Owen on one-year deal
The Potters have completed a deal for the 32-year-old following his release from Manchester United earlier in the summer, ending speculation linking him with a return to Liverpool
Dortmund striker Lewandowski open to Bayern move
The prolific attacker has revealed that a transfer to the Bavarians would be tempting, but added that he's focussed on his current club for now
Everton defender Baines unaware of Manchester United interest
The England full-back says that he knew of no contact from the Red Devils during the summer transfer window and hopes he can fulfil his ambitions at Goodison Park
Ronaldo does not want to leave Real Madrid, says Florentino Perez
The club president says the Portuguese star does not want to depart Los Blancos, but is sad for other reasons
Falcao takes to Twitter to reject father's claims that he 'dreams' of playing for Real Madrid
The Colombian ace has reiterated his desire to remain with the Vicente Calderon outfit despite the intense speculation regarding his future, not least from his family members
Zenit targeted both Nani and Joao Moutinho before the close of the transfer window
The 25-year-old winger was linked with a move to the Russian club late in the transfer window, while his fellow countryman was thought to be heading towards White Hart Lane
Van Persie would have been a bad choice for Juventus, says Marotta
The Turin giants eventually opted against signing the Dutchman, but are pleased with their overall transfer activity, while still keeping tabs on Ogbonna and Llorente
Yanga-Mbiwa: Not joining AC Milan was a huge blow
The Frenchman appeared to be on his way to the Serie A giants this summer, but the move eventually fell through, much to his own disappointment
Tottenham boss Villas-Boas was rejected by Burnley
The former Chelsea manager's CV was described as "too complicated" by former Clarets chief executive Paul Fletcher when he applied for the manager's job in January 2010
Official: Ziegler leaves Juventus on loan for Lokomotiv Moscow
The Switzerland international will continue his career in the Russian top flight after both sides reached an agreement over a temporary deal
'Saying my son wants to play for Real Madrid is not a sin' - Falcao's father reaffirms transfer comments
The Colombian striker's parent has told yet another media outlet that the Colchoneros star is keen on making the move to the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season
Chelsea outcast Malouda handed Lyon lifeline
The French giants are prepared to give the France international a way out of Stamford Bridge after he was deemed surplus to requirements by Blues' boss Roberto Di Matteo
Lichtsteiner: There is absolutely no reason to leave Juventus
The wing-back has made it clear that he is very pleased with the conditions at the Bianconeri, and that a transfer is not an option for him
Fiorentina tell Jovetic he will be allowed to leave in 2013
The Serie A outfit managed to hold on to their star player this summer, but are ready to cash in on the attacker at the end of the season
Roberto Carlos: Anzhi do not want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portugal international is unhappy at his current club, but the ambitious Russian side have no intention to make a move for the attacker just now
Tottenham anger with Porto threatens fresh Moutinho move
Spurs failed to sign the midfielder after the Portuguese club moved the goalposts in the final hours of the summer transfer window after initially agreeing a €30 million fee
Fellaini speculation should leave likes of Manchester United & Arsenal scrambling for his signature
The towering Belgian appears to be contemplating the next chapter in his career, and some of the Premier League's finest would do well to snap up this unique and maturing talent
Sir Alex Ferguson: Manchester United targeting more Latin Americans
The Old Trafford club have expanded their scouting network in the region after several recent successes in bringing players from that area to the Premier League
Giuseppe Rossi almost went to Roma, claims striker's agent
The former Manchester United front-man almost sealed an 11th-hour move to the Giallorossi, but is still five months away from returning to competitive action
Fellaini eyes Everton exit
The 24-year-old, who penned a new five-year contract with David Moyes' side in November 2011, insists he is open to moving to another club - or league
Falcao's father's comments are not important, insists Atletico president
The striker's parent had claimed that his son is eyeing a move to Real Madrid this summer, but his current employers have ridiculed the suggestions
Benitez claims Hicks and Gillett stifled Liverpool's Jovetic move
The former Reds manager blames the club then-owners for failing to land the Fiorentina star in the summer of 2010 and reveals he was more 'bank manager than football manager'
Manchester United prepared to sell Brazilian midfielder Anderson
Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson has lost patience with the 24-year-old's injury record and lack of improvement, with talks held over selling the former Porto man last month
Manchester City to tie David Silva to new deal & ward off Real Madrid interest
The Premier League champions are confident the Spanish playmaker will sign a new, five-year €240,000-a-week contract following three meetings with the player's camp
Real Madrid would sell Ronaldo for €200 million
The Portuguese forward has a release clause of €1 billion but if Los Blancos can't resolve his unhappiness at the club, they may accept a bid of only a fifth of that price
Juventus still looking at Llorente, reveals Marotta
The Old Lady's sporting director claims the Italian side are still working hard to identify potential targets ahead of the January transfer window
Redknapp happy to wait for right offer
The former Tottenham boss will not make a rushed decision to return to management following his sacking in the summer after being the overwhelming favourite for the England post
Inter have not yet discussed Giuseppe Rossi, says Fassone
The attacker has supposedly set his sights on a move to the Italian top flight this winter, but the Nerazzurri are still undecided as to whether they will make a move
Juventus pushed hard to sign me, says Fiorentina's Jovetic
The 22-year-old appeared to be on his way to the Bianconeri this summer, but staying at his current club was by no means a punishment for the attacker
Wenger: Arsenal will not sign Drogba
The 34-year-old forward left Stamford Bridge at the end of last season but reports coming out of China have suggested that he could be looking for a move already
Athletic will not take legal action over Martinez, says Rummenigge
The Basque club's president had threatened to take the Bavarians to court after the Spaniard travelled to Germany for a medical, but are now expected to drop the case
Fiorentina deny agreement with Manchester City over Jovetic deal
Roberto Mancini was keen to sign the Montenegrin in the summer transfer window and may well attempt another deal but Viola chiefs refute that a move has already been confirmed
AC Milan keepings tabs on Ajax youngster Davy Klaassen
The promising midfielder has caught the attention of the Rossoneri following his breakthrough at the Amsterdam ArenA
Wenger: Sagna loves Arsenal and will not leave
The Frenchman has insisted the defender, who recently expressed his unhappiness with the north London club's transfer policy, still wishes to remain at the Emirates Stadium
I was 'flattered' by Tottenham interest, says Porto midfielder Moutinho
The 25-year-old has labelled Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas as "one of the best coaches in Europe," but insisted that he is focused on the future with his current club
Wenger will be offered a new Arsenal contract, Gazidis confirms
The Gunners' chief executive has insisted that the French manager is written into the club's DNA and claims that they have shown "high ambition" in recent seasons
Wright: I'd love to see Drogba at Arsenal
The Gunners legend spoke of his admiration for the former Chelsea striker, and would welcome him at the Emirates - if only to ensure he doesn't score against Arsene Wenger's side
'I'm not interested in what Maradona says' - Riquelme calls time on his Boca Juniors career
The Argentine international is happy to have had his contract suspended and says he is uninterested in the 51-year-old's comments about his perceived lack of motivation
New York Red Bulls sign Kaka's brother Digao
The Brazilian put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the MLS side, who had been a free agent since leaving AC Milan in 2011
Tottenham 'highly unlikely' to reignite Moutinho interest, claims Villas-Boas
Spurs were always 'prepared to miss out' on the Porto playmaker and are not going to make another approach in the January transfer window, according to the 34-year-old
Monreal: I am focused on Malaga
The defender is not thinking about a late transfer away from his current club as he has set his sights on playing Champions League football
Manchester City plan raid for Barcelona youngsters
The Premier League champions' new CEO is looking to pick the best young talent from his former side as the Citizens look to the future
Besiktas official: Quaresma rejected moves because of the climate
Club chief Ahmet Piper has revealed that the reasons given by the Portuguese attacker for declining offers from Russia and the Middle East were not footballing ones
Wenger wary over Walcott contract future
The Arsenal manager admits he is unsure as to whether the England international will sign a new deal with the club and speaks of his frustration over his European touchline ban
'There's no reason to go anywhere' - Bale insists he never considered leaving Tottenham
The 23-year-old hopes the club can achieve Champions League football in the near future, while also backing Andre Villas-Boas to come good once the team adapt to his style
Silva signs new five-year deal with Manchester City
The Spaniard has put pen to paper on a long term contract to extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium, as the club look to ward off potential interest from Real Madrid
'I am here to start a new career' - Del Piero lands in Sydney
The former Juventus striker is looking forward to starting afresh in the A-League, and has denied that he has moved to Australia to end his playing days
Arsenal tried to sign me, claims Vertonghen
The Tottenham defender has revealed he was pursued by both north London Clubs, and that he spoke to former Gunners forward Dennis Bergkamp regarding his future
QPR manager Mark Hughes plans swoop for John Guidetti SPARKY is planning to snap up Manchester City striker Guidetti on loan in January to replace crocked Andy Johnson
Alex Ferguson must pay top whack to land Angelo Ogbonna MAN UTD boss has been told he must cough up at least £16million to land highly-rated centre-back from Torino
Don’t be a dumb Demba, warns Toon boss Alan Pardew NEWCASTLE manager blasted Ba’s agent for holding him to ransom over the striker’s future on Tyneside
Manchester United enquired about Muslera and Semih Kaya, claims Galatasaray vice-president
Ali Durust revealed Sir Alex Ferguson's interest in two of the Turkish club's most prominent players, following their displays in the 1-0 Champions League loss on Wednesday night
Official: Ganso completes move from Santos to Sao Paulo
The Brazil international has at last completed his move to the Morumbi outfit after signing a five-year deal upon the completion of his medical
Official: Heskey joins Newcastle Jets on a free transfer
The former Aston Villa striker turned down offers to stay in England in order to move to Australia, where he will link up with former Sunderland forward Michael Bridges
Robinho advises Neymar to join Barcelona over Real Madrid
The Brazilian attacker feels his countryman would be wise to pick the Catalans if he harbours the ambition of becoming the best player in the world one day
Ogbonna will cost Manchester United €20m, says Torino director
The 24-year-old centre-back has caught the eye of scouts at Old Trafford since the start of the season, having failed to secure a move to a bigger club in the summer
Cristiano Ronaldo's unhappiness has nothing to do with Paris Saint-Germain, says club owner
The Portugal international is unhappy with life at the Liga champions, but his situation is unrelated to PSG's rumoured interest in the attacker
Rai: Signing Neymar will not be easy for Paris Saint-Germain
The former PSG star believes that the Ligue 1 powerhouse face a tough task to sign his compatriot, but feels signing the attacker is not an impossible task
David Luiz signs new five-year Chelsea deal
The Brazil international has extended his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2017 after a fine start to the season and being linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer
Muricy confirms Santos interest in Kaka
The attacking midfielder appears surplus to requirements at his current club, and the Brazilian side are keen to lure him back to his native country following the sale of Ganso
Lewandowski will honour Dortmund contract, says agent
Reports had suggested that the Poland striker was seeking a move away following a breakdown in talks over a improved deal, but Maik Barthel insists his client will not be disloyal
