MANCHESTER UNITED FC

Manchester City lose out on Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez to Bayern Munich as reports emerge that Germans are willing to meet player's €40m buyout clause.

Manchester United player Nani could be on his way to Zenit St Petersburg, if the Russian club's coach gets his way.

Arsene Wenger admits that Theo Walcott's wage demands are holding up a long-term deal at Arsenal.

Manchester United will try to sign Everton left-back Leighton Baines, as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to wrap up his summer spending following the arrival of Robin van Persie from Arsenal.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners will remain strong, despite the loss of star striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United

Robin van Persie insists no hard feelings over his move to Manchester United from Arsenal, but former Gunner Emmanuel Eboue labels the Dutchman a donkey.

Supporters will be waiting to see new signings in action and clubs their fortunes with new managers, as in the case of Liverpool and West Brom

IBTimes UK sports team favour Manchester City taking Premier League crown in new season.

FA fines Man U defender for laughing at a tweet calling Chelsea defender Ashley Cole a 'choc ice' in John Terry Case.

Stoke will continue their Premier League journey, with predictable transfers and style of play

On the same day that Robin van Persie officially left Arsenal for Manchester United, it seems another Gunner could soon be on his way out of the club in midfielder Alex Song.

IBTimes UK attempts to predict the goings on in the 2012/13 Premier League season

When Anthony Ogogo was knocked down twice in the final round of his semi-final bout against Brazilian Esquiva Florentino he knew that his Olympic dream had ended. The body language, hands on hips and head bowing to the canvas, told you that he was bitterly disappointed. Yet, this defeat still resulted in a hard-earned bronze medal that at one stage had looked near impossible to achieve.

Rodney Marsh has claimed that Manchester United are showing a sense of desperation in signing Robin van Persie, with the former City man predicting Premier League and Champions League success for his old club.

Manchester City midfielder Adam Johnson has admitted to considering leaving the Etihad in search of more playing time

David Moyes will be relying on Nikica Jelavic continuing his decent form since his move from Rangers

Roberto Martinez has lost Mohamed Diame and Hugo Rodallega this summer but he has secured replacements in Arouna Koné and Fraser Fyvie. Add to that the addition of Ryo Miyaichi on-loan from Arsenal and Ivan Ramis from Mallorca and it has been a good summer of spending for Wigan.

Robin van Persie has revealed he's honoured to be signing a contract with Manchester United, as the club confirmed on Friday morning that the striker had passed a medical and agreed personal terms.

Arsene Wenger on Alex Song's move to Barcelona, signing Real Madrid's Nuri Sahin as a replacement and moving on after selling Robin van Persie to Manchester United

Arsenal have reportedly succeeded in convincing Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin to stall on his proposed loan move to Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard believes that he still has the ability to lead by example at Liverpool next season after revealing that new manager Brendan Rodgers wants to use him as an attacking midfielder.