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Jose Mourinho is keen to have Oriol Romeu back next season after a season loan at Valencia.

Manchester United considering signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

Galatasaray playmaker does not rule out anything, but says he is happy where he is.

Franck Ribery admits he is disappointed with Mamadou Sakho after the Liverpool man said Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.

IB Times UK brings you LIVE minute by minute updates from all your Wednesday evening Champions League action.

Napoli take on Arsenal in the final group game of the season.

Clement Grenier ignored calls from both Liverpool and Arsenal last summer to guide Lyon through their period of transition.

Reports suggest Andre Villas-Boas will pick Shaquile Coulthirst ahead of Emmanuel Adebayor against Anzhi on Thursday.

Liverpool are considering keeping hold of Iago Aspas in January with the forward needed amidst growing injuries

Joe Allen is starting to justify his place for Liverpool, according to John Aldridge.

Negredo claims that he would like to dodge Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Champions League last 16.

Liverpool and Arsenal target Hakan Calhanoglu is aware of interest but wants to stay at Hamburg

Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed Danny Rose will make his return against Anzhi but will be without Jan Vertonghen for the foreseeable future.

Internacional have denied reports the club have entered negotiations with Santos and Doyen Sports over a move for Tottenham target Leandro Damiao.

Manchester United made an offer to sign Lionel Messi last summer but the Barcelona star said no to the proposal.

Arsene Wenger warns his side an average performance against Napoli will not be good enough.

David De Gea requests more patience for David Moyes as the Sir Alex Ferguson retirement has been a very big change for United.

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is turning down requests for contract extension talks.

Christian Eriksen has returned to training for Tottenham as he continues to recover from an ankle injury

David Moyes admits he gave the Manchester United squad a spray at half time against Shakhtar Donetsk

Reports in the German press suggest a swap deal involving Chelsea's Kevin De Bruyne and Schalke's Julian Draxler could be on the cards.

Martin Kelly says he's close to being back to his best and will take any opportunity to impress for Liverpool

Manchester City are keen to make a bid for Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique.

Andre Villas-Boas is keen to send Erik Lamela on loan to Atletico Madrid in the next transfer market.

Gonzalo Higuain says he chose a move to Napoli over Arsenal because the side made it clear they wanted him

Chelsea face Steaua Bucharest in the final round of matches of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United and Manchester City play their final matches in the Champions League group stages

Simon Mignolet doesn't believe the club's woeful defensive record is down to constant change in the Liverpool back line.

Real Betis are considering signing John Guidetti on loan until the end of the season.