Manchester City re-sign Wright-Phillips
Manchester City have re-signed Shaun Wright-Phillips from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee; but reported to be around £9million.
New deal for West Brom defender Robinson
West Brom Albion defender Paul Robinson has signed a new two-year contract up until the end of the 2009-2010 season, the club have confirmed.
Groin op rules Gerrard out of England qualifiers
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will have a groin operation on Friday and will miss both of England's crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Croatia next week.
Real Madrid defend transfer conduct
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has defended his club against criticism they acted in a high-handed manner in their attempts to land Valencia's David Villa and Villarreal's Santi Cazorla.
Ex-Toulouse boss keen on Nantes job
Former-Toulouse coach Elie Baup has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant coaching post at Ligue 1 side Nantes.
Bayern's Jansen to join Hamburg
Hamburg SV have agreed to sign Germany defender Marcell Jansen from fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich, the club said on its website on Thursday.
New signing Cuellar close to Aston Villa bow
Aston Villa's recent signing Carlos Cuellar could finally make his debut in Sunday's home Premier League clash with Liverpool at Villa Park.
Real tackle jinx and rejection in league opener
Spanish champions Real Madrid must break a 16-game jinx if they are to start the defence of their Primera Liga title away to Deportivo Coruna with a victory on Sunday.
Bayern relaxed as Klinsmann looks for first win
Bayern Munich have yet to record a win from two Bundesliga games under Juergen Klinsmann but the club have told their coach not to worry too much if he does not make it third time lucky at home to Hertha Berlin on Sunday.
Robinho could make Chelsea debut against Spurs
Real Madrid forward Robinho should complete his ¬36m (£28.7m) transfer to Chelsea in time to make his debut in the home derby with Tottenham Hotspur, according to his agent Wagner Ribeiro.
Ince hails Blackburn youngster Villanueva
Blackburn manager Paul Ince hailed striker Carlos Villanueva as 'different class' after the youngster marked his Rovers debut with a man-of-the-match performance in the 4-1 Carling Cup victory over Grimsby at Ewood Park.
Ferguson plans to field strong team in Super Cup
Alex Ferguson is likely to use Friday's European Super Cup match against Zenit St Petersburg as the perfect opportunity to revitalise his Manchester United team after a tricky start to the season.
Top trio start Dutch league with new coaches
For the first time since 1959 Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord, the traditional top three in the Dutch championship, kick off their league campaigns all under the command of a new coach.
Hughes happy with 'straightforward' Euro task
Mark Hughes believes Manchester City have a 'straightforward' task ahead of them against FC Midtjylland on Thursday night - but knows his side must learn from their mistakes in the first leg if they are to avoid an early UEFA Cup exit.
Cyprus celebrates 'Big Lady' in Champions League
Cyprus burst into celebration on Thursday after soccer champions Anorthosis Famagusta became the first Cypriot team to reach the Champions League group stage.
PFA defend Milner transfer request at Newcastle
The Professional Footballers' Association deputy chief executive has defended James Milner's decision to hand in a transfer request at Newcastle United, insisting the Aston Villa transfer target was left with 'no option'.
Curbishley to fight on despite Hammers boo-boys
West Ham United boss Alan Curbishley vowed to win over doubting fans after Wednesday night's Carling Cup scare against Macclesfield at Upton Park.
Wenger thrilled as Gunners head into UCL draw
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal passed a 'big mental test' by giving the perfect response to their critics with a comprehensive demolition of Steve McClaren's FC Twente to secure a place in Friday's draw for the Champions League group stage.
Groin operation rules Gerrard out for England
Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin problem.
