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Luka Modric says he was flattered to have offers from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes that confidence in himself and intervention from Arsene Wenger regarding his technical qualities is the reason behind his turnaround this season.

IB Times UK brings you LIVE minute by minute coverage of all this evening's Champions League coverage, including Real Sociedad v Manchester United and Manchester City v CSKA Moscow.

Porto president Pino da Costa insists the club are yet to receive offers for Manchester United and Chelsea targets Eliaquim Mangala and Nicolas Otamendi.

The Toon are braced for the departure of three players in the January transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur will relaunch their efforts to sign Fabio Coentrao in January, according to reports.

Luis Suarez says Edinson Cavani never tried to convince him to leave Liverpool for Paris Saint Germain.

Cristiano Ronaldo almost moved to Juventus

Former Liverpool man John Aldridge has encouraged Philippe Coutinho to help ease the goal scoring burden on Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez.

Manchester City host CSKA at Etihad Stadium as they look to cement their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Manchester United travel to Spain to take on Real Sociedad in the fourth game of the group stages of the Champions League.

Mesut Ozil says everything at Arsenal is fun as the midfielder continues to shine at the Emirates.

Demba Ba and Samuel Eto'o will replace the injury Spaniard

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is unlikely to seek a move away from the club this season after a transfer to Manchester City failed earlier this year.

David Moyes says Javier Hernandez is needed at Manchester United as the striker remains frustrated with a lack of game time.

Martin O'Neill is set to be confirmed as the new manager of the Republic of Ireland national team with Roy Keane named as his assistant.

Sir Alex Ferguson says wanted to sign Peter Beardsley in 1992

Jan Vertonghen says he would prefer to play in one position for Tottenham rather than across the defence.

Adidas were set to pay half a sky-high €125m fee to send Lionel Messi to one of their sponsored teams, reports claim.

Barbecue bloodbath in Durban over Premier League clash.

Daniel Sturridge says Luis Suarez should be permitted to leave Liverpool should he desire

Brendan Rodgers says he looks for players who show as much character on the pitch as their footballing skills.

Jermain Defoe says handing in a transfer request at West Ham United as a "massive mistake"

Roberto Soldado will produce the goods for Tottenham but the striker needs time, Kyle Walker claims.

Adnan Januzaj is fit to face Real Sociedad despite being stamped on by Sascha Riether

Arsenal are planning to move back in for AC Milan striker Stephan El Shaarawy in January.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has written off Liverpool as title Challengers but insists that Tottenham and Manchester City have the squad to triumph this season.

Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs are set to return when the Gunners take on Manchester United next Sunday at Old Trafford..

Mesut Ozil says Carlo Ancelotti drove him out of Real Madrid