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Chelsea are reportedly interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Andre Schurrle

Steve Nicol warns his former club about making a move for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent

Gareth Bale denies he is guilty of simulating fouls, after being booked in the midweek game against Liverpool

Inter Milan rule out approach for Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli

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Robbie Keane believes that Chelsea star Frank Lampard would fit perfectly into the LA Galaxy line-up.

Ledley King discusses Andre Villas-Boas, Tottenham's chances of finishing in the top four and explains what his future holds now he has retired.

Lazio player shave donned t-shirts with the words 'NO RACISM' in large white letters as they aim to clean up their image following a series of incidents with Tottenham fans

Jenson Button is planning on using the next two months to work on the McLaren 2013 car and tailor it as much as possible to his driving style.

Theo Walcott and Bacary Sagna have both been omitted from Arsenal's 2013 calendar

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers claims he is prepared to spend in the January transfer window and intends to make one or two loan signings as well.

St Etienne's 18 year old defender, Kurt Zouma, is a reported target for both Manchester United and Manchester City

Andy Farrell insists that England's rugby union side can overcome their disappointing recent losses, and offer a serious challenge to the All Blacks when the sides face off this Saturday.

Roy Hodgson believes that Wayne Rooney will come good for England, with the striker hoping to finally show that he can replicate his form for Manchester United at the 2014 World Cup.

Manchester United host West Ham United in a midweek Premier League fixture

Captain Steven Gerrard can continue to make the difference for Liverpool according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Schalke general manager Horst Heldt claims Arsenal cannot afford to sign Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

Ruud van Nistelrooy firmly believes that his compatriot Robin van Persie will fire Manchester United to the Premier League title.

Liverpool have appointed former Tottenham coach Alex Inglethorpe as their new reserve team coach

Manchester United have contacted the agent of midfielder Kevin Strootman

Arsenal will only sign 'top quality' players during the January transfer window, stated Arsene Wenger.

Fulham travel down the road to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, in what promises to be yet another exciting edition of the west London derby.

Arsene Wenger takes the Gunners to play Everton. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK

Manchester City travel to the DW Stadium to play Wigan Atheltic. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK and all the latest team and injury news

Premier League champions Manchester City linked with move for Spanish midfielder Isco

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe sits among Europe's elite strikers including Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao, according to manager Andre Villas-Boas

Former Spurs defender Ledley King believes Steven Caulker will face his toughest test against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

Chelsea have issued a joint statement with referees body Professional Game Match Officials Limited and the Premier League in which they express their regret over their handling of the complaint of racist abuse against Mark Clattenburg.

Undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury is on the verge of securing a world title bout with Wladimir Klitschko next summer provided he can beat American Kevin Johnson, but can the outspoken Brit dethrone the clinical champion?