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Ex-Tottenham striker claims he offered Robert Lewandowski to Spurs for £5m but was refused

Victor Moses and David Luiz ruin Basel's hopes of another home win, defeating the Swiss giants 2-1 at St Jakob Park.

Chelsea take on FC Basel at St Jakob Stadium, as the side look to reach European glory for a second season running

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that Aaron Lennon is in line for a return to the first team for this weekend's clash with Wigan Athletic.

Danny Murphy says a substantial fine for Luis Suarez would have been the right punishment for biting Branislav Ivanovic

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal could compete with Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund if they qualify for the Champions League next season.

Chelsea midfielder Marko Marin has encouraged Andre Schurrle to join him at Stamford Bridge, but warns him he will have to "adjust to a completely different world."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been left "bitterly disappointed" by the ten game ban handed down to Luis Suarez

Arsene Wenger and Olivier Giroud have both expressed their disappointment over the "very harsh" decision that will see the Arsenal forward banned for the next three games.

Everton and Manchester City are interested in signing Leeds United youngster Sam Byram.

Jamie Carragher and Michael Owen discuss the prospect of moving into coaching after calling time on their playing careers.

Arsenal are preparing a move to sign SC Freiburg young starlet Matthias Ginter this summer.

IBTimes UK rounds up the transfer rumours from 25 April

Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Saint Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Aston Villa winger Andreas Weimann.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has indicated he will utilise the younger members of his squad during the final games of the season, and may be ready to hand a debut to highly rated teenager Adnan Januzaj.

Arsenal consider double swoop for Juventus pair of Alessandro Matri and Fabio Quagliarella

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has heavily criticised the decision to ban Luis Suarez for ten games, describing the FA's actions as "absurd and unfair."

Fabio Borini has resumed to full training and is on contention to start on the bench for Liverpool's away trip to Newcastle United.

Newcastle have reportedly emerged the favourites to sign Arsenal target Godfrey Oboabona.

Arsene Wenger says Jose Mourinho would be an ideal addition for Chelsea this summer

Former FA officer warns Liverpool and Luis Suarez against appealing FA action for biting Branislav Ivanovic

Fernando Torres insists he does not feel threatened by the potential arrival of Radamel Falcao at Chelsea.

Santos forward Neymar is expected to join a major European club next summer, according to his father

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, but has every intention of staying in the Premier League.

Robert Lewandowski produces a four-goal master class as Borussia Dortmund thrash Real Madrid

Clint Dempsey reveals City win can boost Spurs in race for top four

Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha discusses summer move to Manchester United and fondness for Arsenal

Chelsea take on Basel in the first leg of the Europa League semi final in Switzerland tonight.

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama claims he wants to be with the Scottish club next season.