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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he likes new Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio

Liverpool and AC Milan are set to battle for Dede's signature according to the player's agent.

The Blues face Sunderland and their new managaer, Paolo Di Canio, with the hosts fighting for Champions League football and the visitors struggling to avoid relegation

The Reds continue to chase European football for next season and host West Ham in Sunday’s early kick-off

Tottenham will be keen to maintain third place in the Premier League, when they host Everton at White Hart Lane

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata claims he is striving to emulate the success of Blues' legend Gianfranco Zola

Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona, linked to AS Roma midfielder Erik Lamela

Lille defender Aurelien Chedjou reveals he is open to a summer move to Newcastle United

Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Anfield's development and qualification for Champions League are key to Liverpool's progression.

Arsenal are believed to be interested in FC Basel defender Aleksandar Dragovic

Thomas Ince's father, Paul Ince, claims his son is worth £25m

Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool are keen to improve their squad during the summer.

Fernando Torres emphasises his commitment to the Blues, as speculation mounts over a summer swap with Atlético Madrid striker Radamel Falcao

Arsenal retain interest in Atlético Madrid striker Adrian Lopez and may look to engineer a summer move

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Steve Bould wants Arsenal to concentrate on remaining eight Premier League games

Sir Alex Ferguson was almost sacked as Manchester United manager, former chairman Martin Edwards has confirmed

Sir Alex Ferguson claims Phil Jones is just as versatile as Brian McClair, with the youngster willing to play wherever he is asked as Manchester United look set to clinch a 20th title.

Arsenal are prepared to move for Sochaux defender Sebastian Corchia as they believe that Paris Saint-Germain will make an offer for Bacary Sagna in the summer

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Rubin Kazan midfielder Bibras Natkho

Sam Allardyce is refusing to rule out signing Andy Carroll on a permanent deal at the end of the season

Nacho Monreal says that Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla have made the transition to Arsenal a lot easier, with the defender finding the weather in London the biggest challenge to get used to.

Liverpool and Everton are both hoping to secure the services of talented Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld this summer.

Gareth Bale's injury leaves Andre Villas-Boas struggling for options as the season reaches the sharp end.

Anderlecht defender Cheikhou Kouyate claims he will consider joining Arsenal at the end of this season, as he likes the Gunners' style of play.

Harry Redknapp says he may not even have the QPR job if Michael Dawson had moved to the club from Tottenham in the summer.

David Seaman says Wojciech Szczesny needs to show a mental toughness to come out of the slump the Arsenal keeper has currently found himself in.

Steve Bould is hopeful Abou Diaby will return from injury soon

Chelsea are prepared to offer the services of forward Kevin de Bruyne and as much as £15million in order to land Bayer Leverkusen star Andre Schurrle.