Latest transfer gossip: August 24

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Will Barcelona increase their bid for Javier Mascherano? ©Getty Images

Mourinho: City have more financial clout than Real

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted Manchester City have usurped his club as the dominant force in football's transfer market.

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Manchester City outbid Real Madrid to secure the services of Aleksandar Kolarov from Lazio

Technical of Balotelli

Latest transfer gossip: August 23

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Crouch: Heading to Stoke? ©Getty Images

Milan chief Galliani claims Ibrahimovic talks

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has said that the club's negotiations to sign Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic are "officially open".

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has spent one season at Barcelona

Van Nistelrooy ruins Raul debut, Bremen battered

Ruud van Nistelrooy eclipsed another former Madrid striker, Raul, scoring twice to helpHamburg to a 2-1 home win over Schalke.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy bagged a match-winning brace against Schalke

Benitez begins Inter reign with Supercoppa triumph

Inter Milan earned their fourth piece of silverware in 2010 by lifting the Italian Supercoppa with victory over Roma; Rafa Benitez's first trophy with the Nerazzurri.

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Samuel Eto'o scored twice to add to Goran Pandev's strike and seal a 3-1 victory

Magic Messi wins Supercopa for Barca

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona turned around a 3-1 first-leg deficit to claim the Supercopa with an impressive win over an under-par Sevilla side at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

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Barcelona players celebrate lifting the club's ninth Supercopa

Arteta would 'seriously' consider playing for England

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has confirmed he would give serious thought to playing for England, should he ever be offered the opportunity to do so.

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Everton's Spanish mifielder Mikel Arteta qualifies for England.

Chelsea and Arsenal both hit six

Chelsea wasted little time in returning to the top of the Premier League table in Saturday's late kick-off, cruising past Wigan 6-0 to lay down yet another warning to their title rivals at the DW Stadium.

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Florent Malouda scores the opener for Chelsea

Latest transfer gossip: August 21

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Hodgson: Inter won't buy Liverpool players

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson says that Inter Milan will not make a move for Javier Mascherano, or any other Liverpool player, before the transfer window closes.

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Javier Mascherano: Wants to leave Anfield

Ferguson: Anderson almost quit Old Trafford

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Brazilian midfielder Anderson was talking about quitting Manchester United last season after poor form and injuries put him on the brink of an Old Trafford exit.

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Anderson has returned to training with Manchester United

Latest Transfer gossip: August 20

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Aquilani: Anfield flop © Getty Images

Redknapp confirms Gallas to sign for Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that William Gallas is on the brink of joining the club, describing the signing of the former Arsenal captain as a "no-brainer".

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William Gallas is available on a free transfer

Liverpool flop Aquilani set for Italian loan

Alberto Aquilani is likely to join an Italian club on loan after new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgsonrevealed Rafael Benitez's £20 million signing isn't in his first team plans.

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Rafael Benitez signing Alberto Aquilani isn't in Roy Hodgson's plans

Latest Transfer gossip: August 19

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Is William Gallas on his way to Spurs? © Getty Images

Arsenal target Sevilla defender Sebastien Squillaci

Arsenal are in negotiations for French central defender Sebastien Squillaci after he asked to be removed from Sevilla's Champions League squad to play Braga.

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Sebastien Squillaci is the subject of interest

Liverpool boss Hodgson stands firm on Mascherano

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson insists Javier Mascherano will see out the remaining two years of his Anfield contract if the club's valuation of the player is not met.

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Javier Mascherano could be heading out of the club.

Latest transfer gossip: August 18

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Jack Rodwell: Leaving Goodison? ©Getty Images

Anelka 'dying with laughter' after 18-game ban

Nicolas Anelka says he is "dying with laughter" after learning that the French Football Federation has banned him for 18 international matches, and claims his career with les Bleusis already at an end.

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Nicolas Anelka attracted intense scrutiny following his expulsion

Neymar following famous footsteps

To say that Brazil has a history of unearthing young talent would be considered quite an understatement. When a country counts the likes of Pele, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka and Robinho among its former teenage prodigies, you can rest assured that it knows a thing or two about developing young players.

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Neymar made his debut aged 17 for Pele's club Santos.

Golden oldies on form for United

Dimitar Berbatov repaid the faith of Sir Alex Ferguson by sending Manchester United on their way to a comfortable season-opening Premier League win over Newcastle, but it was Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs who stole the show.

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Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes were both in fine form

Latest transfer gossip: August 17

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Jermaine Jenas: Heading to Serie A? ©Getty Images

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Werder issue Ozil warning to Real Madrid

Werder Bremen have warned Real Madrid that Mesut Ozil will play for the club in the Champions League on Wednesday evening unless a deal is agreed in the next 24 hours.

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Mesut Ozil: Germany playmaker

Milner agrees Man City deal

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has agreed a deal to join Manchester City and will undergo a medical at Eastlands on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports.

The £18 million deal will also see City midfielder Stephen Ireland move in the opposite direction to Villa Park.

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Uniteds hungry for redemption

Both Manchester United and Newcastle United go into the new season with something to prove. Sir Alex Ferguson's 11-time Premier League champions are desperate to regain the title and have looked in imperious form during pre-season, while Chris Hughton is aiming to consolidate his side's status as a top-flight club on the Magpies' return to the big time.

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Javier Hernandez, Paul Scholes and Jonny Evans

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Ferguson backs 'cocky' Macheda to shine at United

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims that there was "no chance" of him ever letting Federico Macheda go out on loan, and insisted that his "cocky" striker will be one to watch this season.

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Federico Macheda impressed in pre-season, scoring twice in a 5-2 win over MLS All Stars

Latest transfer gossip: August 16

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Where will Craig Bellamy be playing come September 1?© Getty Images

Hodgson stands by Cole and Reina

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has backed Joe Cole and Jose Reina after the pair's red card and goalkeeping blunder conspired to allow Arsenal to snatch a point from their season opener at Anfield on Sunday.

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Joe Cole gets his marching orders

Latest transfer gossip: August 15

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Wenger: 'Ridiculous' squad rules will ruin EPL

Arsene Wenger has reiterated his stance on the Premier League's "ridiculous" new squad rules, even blaming them for Stephen Ireland's sensational pay-off demand from Manchester City.

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Arsene Wenger believes agents are becoming 'mercenaries'

Kanoute at the double

Sevilla claimed first-leg honours against Primera Division champions Barcelona as they fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 in the Supercopa.

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Frederic Kanoute celebrates against Barca

Capello backs Rooney to rediscover form

Fabio Capello believes it will be the beginning of September before Wayne Rooney finds his form again.

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Wayne Rooney is in need of a goal or two

Chelsea 6 - 0 West Bromwich Albion

Drogba hits hat-trick

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Chelsea celebrate after Drogba scored his second against West Bromwich Albion

Latest transfer gossip: August14

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Gallas: Heading to Spurs?© Getty Images

Ferguson explains Bebe signing

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Manchester United made a quick decision on the signing of Bebe as other clubs were beginning to show interest.

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Real Madrid were also said to be keen on Bebe

Hughes keen to retain Schwarzer

Mark Hughes admits goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer wants to join Arsenal but said Fulham would not be encouraging further bids.

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Mark Schwarzer wants to join Arsenal

Tevez reveals retirement plans

Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has revealed he is eager to retire from football and plans to return to Argentina within three years.

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Carlos Tevez has revealed he no longer enjoys football

City to sign Balotelli and Milner

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini expects to sign Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli "today or tomorrow" and admitted the deal was "close" to completion on Friday.

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Mario Balotelli has travelled to Manchester for a medical

Latest transfer gossip: August 13

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Have City offered Zlatan Ibrahimovic a £96 million contract?© Getty Images

Dark financial cloud looms over Dutch kick-off

Reaching the World Cup final may have been a Pyrrhic victory for Dutch football. It was all well and good for Bert van Marwijk's men to send Brazil home in the quarter-finals, but the extended stay of international players in South Africa has had an unwelcome effect on the Eredivisie.

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Ajax boss Martin Jol was deprived of some key players during pre-season

Capello claims England supporters still back Rooney

Fabio Capello is adamant that England supporters are still in "love" with Wayne Rooneydespite boos being directed at the Manchester United striker during Wednesday's friendly winover Hungary.

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On a night in which a portion of the 72,024 supporters inside Wembley expressed their discontent at England's poor performances at the World Cup, it was Rooney, who looked so under par in South Africa, who attracted the most audible protests.

Carvalho completes transfer from Chelsea to Real

Ricardo Carvalho has been paraded as Real Madrid's new signing after passing a medical with the Spanish club on Thursday afternoon.

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Ricardo Carvalho's Portugal were knocked out by Spain at the World Cup

Latest transfer gossip: August 12

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Liverpool announce signing of Juve's Poulsen

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen for a fee of €5.475 million.

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Christian Poulsen is surplus to requirements at Juventus

Latest Transfer gossip: August 11

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William Gallas is being linked with a move to Tottenham © Getty Images

World Cup flops facing a night on the boos

Fabio Capello will hold back his debutants until the second half of Wednesday's friendly against Hungary to allow the fans to vent their frustrations at England's fallen World Cup stars.

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Capello was initially expected to hand starts to new caps Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs andBobby Zamora, but he will instead start the game with 11 players who were part of the squad in South Africa.

Gerrard: England deserve to be booed

Steven Gerrard believes England deserve to be jeered by supporters during Wednesday's friendly against Hungary - and the Three Lions captain admitted he would join in if he was in the stands at Wembley.

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Bates blasts Capello and 'Cashley' Cole

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has blasted Fabio Capello and Ashley Cole as England prepare to make their first post-World Cup outing against Hungary.

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Ken Bates bought into Leeds United in the 2005-06 season

Kirdi stands firm over Liverpool

Prospective Liverpool owner Yahya Kirdi insists he will not pay any more for the club than it is worth and has warned any takeover would take "at least two months".

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Yahya Kirdi has had two bids rejected for Liverpool

Fabio Capello targets victory at Euro 2012

Fabio Capello believes England can challenge at Euro 2012.

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Fabio Capello faces the press on Monday