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Corinthians midfielder Paulinho is reportedly set for a summer move to Europe, with Manchester City and Chelsea circling

Reports in Spain claim City chief Txiki Begiristain met Neymar's agent Pini Zahavi at London's Cipriani restaurant last week.

John Aldridge believes Liverpool should be working overtime to make sure Jamie Carragher signs on with the club beyond the summer, as the defender continues to star for the club

Jonjo Shelvey says Steven Gerrard is the perfect player to influence Liverpool's youngsters, with the midfielder taking out the FA's player of the year award

Russian club Zenit St Petersburg have been linked to Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel

After another outstanding display against Brazil last night, Jack Wilshere has cemented his world-class status, says IBTimes football correspondent Nick Howson

England coach Roy Hodgson wants Chelsea star Frank Lampard to remain in England after his contract with Chelsea runs down

Jack Wilshere inpires England to a rare victory over 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil

Ashley Cole will win his 100th England cap when he faces Brazil at Wembley on Wednesday night.

Arsenal youngster Chuba Akpom bagged two goals as England Under-19's beat Denmark 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Jack Wilshere needs to prove he can handle the pressure before he can be touted as the future of England, Roy Hodgson insists

Romelu Lukaku says he wants to become a legend at Chelsea, and is happy to compete with new signing Demba Ba for game time

Luis Suarez declares he is content to remain at Liverpool but stressed the importance of achieving Champions League football.

Coventry City and Gillingham have suffered incidents of pitch invasion this past week.

Atletico Madrid are set to compete with Arsenal for the signature of Barcelona superstar David Villa.

Ashley Cole claims a chat with Arsenal legend David Rocastle fuelled his ambition to become a England international.

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has spoken of his initial fear of club captain John Terry as he continues to settle in at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham are interested in signing Osasuna goalkeeper Andres Fernandez as back-up for current number one Hugo Lloris.

Luiz Felipe Scolari admits ‘hurt’ over decision to refuse the England job in 2006.

Mats Hummels is Barca's top summer transfer target, according to reports in Spain.

Tom Ince showed Liverpool what they are missing with two goals for the England Under-21's as they thrashed Sweden at Banks's Stadium.

Joe Allen feels he has not hit top form since joining Liverpool in the summer and admits that he must improve to show his worth.

Brazilian prodigy Neymar has dismissed England's chances of winning next year's World Cup.

Robin Van Persie says Rene Meulensteen has been critical to Manchester United's lead at the Premier League's summit

England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.

Liverpool are looking to pull off a sensational swoop for Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa in the summer.

Robert Lewandowski unsure of long-term plans as Sir Alex Ferguson considers bid.

Debrecen's Vukasin Poleksic protests innocence over allegations of match-fixing in 2009 Champions League tie against Liverpool.

England host five-time world champions Brazil at the Wembley tonight, as part of the FA's 150th anniversary celebrations.