FOOTBALL

The Uruguayan forward is expecting to return to the Liverpool first-team for the pre-season game against Melbourne Victory

Jonas Gutierrez is planning to return to Argentina in three years

Robert Lewandowski should stay at Borussia Dortmund, if only because a year is like a lifetime in football transfers.

Brendan Rodgers has tipped new signing Luis Alberto to be a major player for the club next season.

Bryan Robson believes Manchester United fans will forgive Wayne Rooney and rally round him, if he decides to remain at Old Trafford.

Arsenal may need to look for cover in defence with the news that Thomas Vermaelen is likely to miss the start of the season due to injury.

Bryan Robson believes signing a new midfielder will not bolster United squad in their race to retain the Premier League title

Aly Cissokho says he would consider moving to Liverpool if the side's interest in the defender becomes concrete.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed there has been no approach from Arsenal for Gonzalo Higuain

Blackburn have had a bid accepted for Jay Spearing, and Bolton face a race against time to match the fee for the Liverpool midfielder

Michael Dawson believes Tottenham must continue to spend and keep Gareth Bale in order to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes that the Reds can overcome competition from the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to finish in the top four this season.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims his second spell with the Blues will mark the beginning of an attacking approach.

Julian Draxler says he fancies a move abroad in the news year, with Arsenal keeping checks on the youngster.

Florentino Perez says the Portuguese international will remain at Real Madrid for the rest of his career

Jamie Redknapp says he can see Wayne Rooney leaving Manchester United this summer.

Manchester United are considering a move to sign Cagliari defender Davide Astori this summer

West Bromwich Albion have confirmed they turned down an offer from Chelsea for highly rated academy star Isaiah Brown.

Tottenham Hotspur left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto has made a startling confession by revealing that he has no knowledge as to who his new teammate Paulinho is.

Florentino Perez revealed Real Madrid have made no approach to sign Tottenham star Gareth Bale

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has urged Wayne Rooney to reconsider his decision to move out of the club this summer.

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has handed in a transfer confirming his desire to move out of the club.

Arsenal and Tottenham are both interested in securing the services of in-demand Inter Milan defender Andrea Ronocchia.

Barcelona have agreed a deal in principle to sell David Villa to Atletico Madrid

[OPINION] Paulinho sealed a £17m deal to move to Tottenham over the weekend. What possessed Spurs to break their transfer record on the Brazilian?

The former all-rounder believes England will win both home and away series 5-0 against Australia

Norwich are hoping to sign Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld who has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard says Brendan Rodgers encountered early communication problems

Nile Ranger accused of sexual assault of woman at hotel in Jesmond area of Newcastle.