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Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen says he told the club to check out the Brazilian star this summer.

The Wales international could face a fine after missing training for a second successive day

Paris Saint Germain are interested in Yohan Cabaye but says no bid has been submitted

Spurs and Roma plan loan swap for Cameroonian Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Federico Balzaretti

Arsenal can profit from the sale of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid by signing Mesut Ozil and Angel Di Maria from the Spanish giants.

Mourinho insists Mata remains in his plans despite his peripheral role this season

Mino Raiola insists that Paul Pogba is worth more than Gareth Bale after Arsenal showed interest in the playmaker.

Spurs want Brazilian midfielder Hernanes after losing Anzhi Makhachkala's Willian to Chelsea

Newcastle are interested in signing Wigan midfielder James McCarthy as a replacement for wantaway star Yohan Cabaye.

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Christian Atsu as they look to complete a deal for the Porto winger.

Marouane Fellaini looks closer than ever to a move to Manchester United after a bid was accepted for the midfielder.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a shock £30m move for Chelsea defender David Luiz.

Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata could be a target for Arsenal as Gunners ensure Champions League action this season

Tottenham have entered negotiations over the purchase of Ajax playmaker Christian Eriksen, reports claim.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is optimistic both Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey will be fit for the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal cruised into the Champions League group stage for a 16th consecutive season after Aaron Ramsey scored either side of half-time

Kazakh club ahead 2-0 in Champions League play-off insist sheep slaughter is important.

The British No.1 faces Michael Llodra as he opens his defence of his US Open title

The Newcastle boss is unwilling to see Cabaye leave for anything less than he is worth

IBTimes UK looks at how Australia's players performed during the 2013 Ashes

Roy Hodgson names three uncapped players in his England squad for the qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.

John Aldridge argues that Liverpool still need a marquee signing this summer

Manchester United are believed to be considering breaking their wage record to acquire Mesut Ozil.

Oussama Assaidi has joined Stoke on a season long loan from Liverpool.

Manchester United and Barcelona go head-to-head in signing Porto's Eliaquim Mangala

Manchester United are reportedly planning a fresh £20m move for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

Bale fails to return to training on Tuesday as his prospective move to Real Madrid continues to be held up

Arsenal will need to pay the asking price if they hope to land Toby Alderweireld, according to Ajax's director of football.

Arsenal prepare move for Iker Casillas as Wenger looks to bring players in the final week of the transfer window