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Manchester United were close to signing a couple of world class players, says manager.

Bayern Munich join five Premier League clubs in race for Kevin Volland.

David Moyes not to mind allowing some players leave Manchester United.

Aston Villa face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday; follow game live in UK.

Manchester City victorious over table-leaders Arsenal while Chelsea get a much-needed win to keep pressure on Gunners.

Barcelona youngster Toni Sanabria's agent confirms talks are in advanced stages over a move to Arsenal.

Tottenham have the ability to challenge for the title this season, Brendan Rodgers claims.

Manchester City met Arsenal in a battle of the title favourites in the first match of the Premier League weekend.

Danny Welbeck says Manchester United will bounce back from their successive defeats, starting with a win this weekend.

Hull manager Steve Bruce admits that the side are hoping to sign Jake Livermore on a permanent basis

Manuel Pellegrini says it was strange that Real Madrid would let a player of Mesut Ozil's calibre leave

England four down at close of second day in third Ashes Test.

Arsene Wenger believes French right-back will sign new contract.

Julian Draxler confirms release clause in contract but it does not get activated till summer,

Chelsea take on Crystal Palace for the Premier League fixture; follow game live in UK.

Manchester City take on league leaders Arsenal at the Etihad stadium.

Adnan Januzaj wants to spend rest of his career with Red Devils.

Liverpool are considering signing FC Basel winger Mohamed Salah.

Etienne Capoue has revealed that he rejected a chance to join Liverpool and signed for Tottenham Hotspur from Toulouse last summer

FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala January target for David Moyes.

Michu says that he is happy at Swansea but he would like to play in one of the big clubs.

Manchester United sent scouts to watch over Marseille's Florian Thauvin in Wednesday's Champions League game.

David Luiz has told his close family that he is going to sign for Barcelona in January as he has already agreed to join the Catalans.

Tottenham have reportedly insisted that Erik Lamela will not leave the club for Atletico Madrid on loan in January

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted the club will not rush into the January transfer period.

Antoine Griezmann insists that he wants to stay at Real Sociedad despite Arsenal interest in his signing.

Roberto Soldado promises to score more goals after a hat trick against Anzhi Makhachkala.

Jose Mourinho says his strikers can't be compared to the likes of Luis Suarez or Sergio Aguero

Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed that Robin van Persie will miss a month of action,