FOOTBALL

Columbus Crew have interviewed Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel for their vacant head coach position, US reports suggest.

Andros Townsend says he's flattered to be compared to Gareth Bale but wants to continue to improve.

Tom Werner understood reasons for Luis Suarez wanting to leave Liverpool

Neymar was always going to choose a move to Barcelona, according to the club's president.

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the progress of Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

Sandro Rosell has gone public with his admiration for Thibaut Courtois

Arsenal are planning a move for Feyenoord defender Bruno Martins Indi.

Roberto Soldado says he hopes to fire Tottenham to where they deserve to be: the Champions League.

Anderlecht youth coach Jean Kindermann says Adnan Januzaj is a real talent while his father influences his career.

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp dismissed claims that Theo Walcott does not have a footballing brain.

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini believes that the international break has come at exactly the right time for the Gunners who were struggling with injuries to key players.

Mesut Ozil is already showing he is one of the world's best players at Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp says.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina would fit well into Barcelona, according to Sergio Busquets

Hernanes will delay contract talks with Lazio until after the World Cup

The Chelsea midfielder clarifies reports regarding a training ground injury

Real Madrid are more financially fraught than president Florentino Perez is letting on.

Former Manchester United asistant manager Mike Phelan says the decision to allow Ravel Morrison to leave was the best solution for all parties.

Romelu Lukaku says he wants to show Jose Mourinho he will be missed at Chelsea this season.

Yohan Cabaye will not be drawn on why his move to Arsenal failed, telling reporters to ask Joe Kinnear for the details.

Christian Eriksen says he is settling in well at Tottenham thanks to a great squad around him.

Arsenal and United Plot January Bid for Disgruntled African Midfielder- Report

Arsenal have agreed a deal to take on teen defender Kristopher Da Graca next summer.

Steven Gerrard could do a lot of damage moving further forward for Liverpool, John Aldridge says.

Marouane Fellaini's wrist injury won't prevent him being in contention for playing in the World Cup qualifying double header for Belgium

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he had no intention to let Jordon Henderson leave in the summer.

Arsenal are reported to be considering Porto striker Jackson Martinez in order to add squad depth up front.

Brendan Rodgers believes the diverse difference in style between Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez is what makes the duo so potent.

Samuel Eto'o says his failure to adapt to the Premier League has affected his early form

Swansea say Michu's international call up has seen his value spiral