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Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has been training with the Red Devils' first team, and Sir Alex Ferguson may sign the free agent as short-term cover for his injury crisis.

Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Celtic striker Gary Hooper, following a breakdown in the 24-year-old's contract talks with the Scottish champions.

Arsenal reportedly had a summer loan bid for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko rejected.

Tottenham Hotspur's Clint Dempsey has expressed his happiness in the new central role handed to him by manager Andre Villas-Boas.

England face international minnows San Marino as they look to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a January move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann.

England resume their 2014 World Cup qualifiers against San Marino with the Three Lions currently occupying second place in Group H.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says it was an easy decision to make the move to Arsenal amidst interest from other big clubs in the Premier League, with the winger revealing that Wenger's style of football and youth policy, along with Thierry Henry, made him dream of playing at the Emirates.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has not held talks with Juventus or Barcelona over a potential move, his agent Silvano Martina has confirmed.

Couple already has a three-year-old son and the new child is due in May.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has responded to the criticism he has received in recent weeks after being accused of diving in order to win penalties.

Manchester United are believed to be considering the idea of selling striker Javier Hernandez in order to fund a potential deal for Porto attacker James Rodriguez.

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Stale Solbakken is hoping to call upon Manchester United and Arsenal to boost his push for promotion by allowing him to take two midfielders on-loan.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas will reportedly be allowed the funds required to strengthen the squad during the January transfer window.

Wayne Rooney says that he wants to become a player the likes of Manchester United legend Eric Cantona, with the striker claiming that this might be the key to taking England forward and finally winning a major tournament with the team.

The new Barclays Under-21 Premier League was designed to help bridge the gap for young players to make the daunting step to the senior side and experience competitive matches against strong opposition.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez cheated by diving trying to win a penalty against Stoke City, according to Fifa vice president Jim Boyce.

Marouane Fellaini has been ruled out for three weeks after picking up an injury in Everton's draw with Wigan Athletic

Manchester United midfielder Anderson feels that the club will struggle when manager Sir Alex Ferguson retires.

Manchester United have stepped up their chase for Tom Ince, according to reports, with the winger high on Sir Alex Ferguson's wishlist as he continues to star for Blackpool.

Premier League referees are more likely to book foreign players from the same background as most sizable minority groups