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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted he wants to sign more players before the transfer window closes on 31 August

Liverpool confirm loan signing of Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Liverpool are strong enough to challenge for the league title this season.

Sunderland have now made four purchases ahead of this league season - Steven Fletcher, Louis Saha, Adam Johnson and Carlos Cuellar

Arsenal's South Korean striker Park Chu-Young and Brazilian midfielder Denilson are reported targets for Spain's Celta Vigo and Italian giants AC Milan.

Old Trafford prepares for the first game of the season as Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United welcome Martin Jol's Fulham, with new summer signing Robin van Persie set to make his home debut for the Red Devils.

Chelsea follow up the signing of Marseille right back Cesar Azpilicueta with the capture of Wigan Athletic's Victor Moses

Former Liverpool star Jan Molby believes that Joe Allen was one of the few positives to come out of last week's 3-0 defeat to West Brom, with the signing putting in a decent effort in his first showing for the club.

Chelsea and Newcastle United come face to face at Stamford Bridge after both sides securing a good round of results in their respective first few Premier League games of the season.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that it would require a player with 'something special' for him to make any more signings before the end of the transfer window.

Olympiakos are keen to sign Chelsea midfielders Yossi Benayoun and Gael Kakuta after receiving around £6million for the sale of Kevin Miralles.

Andre Villas-Boas has expressed delight in having Emmanuel Adebayor on board at Tottenham, with the Portuguese tactician describing his latest signing as 'one of the family'.

England manager Roy Hodgson has spoken of the difficulties that the players and fans will experience when they travel to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.

Arsene Wenger has revealed that contract talks between Arsenal and Theo Walcott are going positively, with the winger currently in the final 12 months of his deal with the club.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Marseille right back Cesar Azpilicueta

Arsene Wenger has hinted at the possibility of more new faces arriving at the Emirates this season before the transfer window shuts on 31 August

West Ham have not given up the fight for Liverpool strike Andy Carroll, though the club have hinted that they may not be able to offer the same money they could in the first place.

Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera has revealed that he is open to a summer switch to Manchester United

Arsene Wenger has spoken out in support of his new-look strike force, insisting forwards needed more time to adapt to a team than midfielders or players in any other positions

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Manchester United are currently facing an uphill battle with their defensive line up, as the side prepare to face Fulham at the weekend, though the Scot insists he won't be signing anyone else before deadline day comes to a close.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and veteran defender Jamie Carragher both believe that Raheem Sterling has a long future at the club after a superb first competitive start against Hearts.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Liverpool are close to agreeing a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin and also stated he expects the deal to be tied up within hours.

Andre Villas-Boas has refused comments the potential sale of Michael Dawson will jeopardise Spurs' chances of success this season

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has ruled out the sale of midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, while also revealing that he the club have given up on trying to sign Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud refuses comparisons with Robin van Persie but promises to deliver success to the club

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly ready to make another bid to lure Chelsea youngster Daniel Sturridge away from Stamford Bridge

Wigan confirm Victor Moses is in talks with Chelsea over a possible transfer, while Gary Cahill praises Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres after the Blues' 4-2 league win over Reading

Arsene Wenger is pleased to see the development of youth football in England as he believes that it will lead to players becoming future stars of the game.

Manchester United could be set to lose out on a significant transfer fee as young defender Ezekiel Fryers appears set to join Standard Liege.