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Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will finally have more options in attack after it was announced that Emmanuel Adebayor had joined on a permanent transfer.

Queens Park Rangers are set to continue their summer spending after they were reportedly close to completing a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson.

Andy Murray will follow Olympic singles gold with his first grand slam title at the US Open, according to former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic and ex-British No.1 Tim Henman.

Alex Song has revealed that Cesc Fabregas will have a hand in helping him make a smooth move from Arsenal to Barcelona.

AS Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi has confirmed he will stay with the Serie A giants following reports over a potential move to Manchester City.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is plotting two more additions in the transfer market this summer.

Paul Pogba has revealed that he left Manchester United because he didn't feel Sir Alex Ferguson was keeping his promise to play the midfielder.

Manchester City look to have failed in their effort to land Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi as the 29 year old has reportedly made up his mind to extend his time at his childhood club

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is not planning to leave the club this summer, with the Mexico international planning to stay for the entirety of his contract.

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is close to completing a deal for Tottenham Hotspur pair Jermaine Jenas and Danny Rose.

Swansea City coach Alan Curtis has revealed that winger Scott Sinclair is close to completing a move to Manchester City.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is on course to return to full training within a month.

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has been charged by the FA with misconduct following an incident involving the manager pushing assistant referee Peter Kirkup during his side's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at St James Park.

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain insists that Arsenal doesn't need Robin van Persie to challenge for trophies, with Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud providing the side with all the scoring power they need for the season ahead.

Sergio Garcia will earn a sixth Ryder Cup cap for Europe after he claimed his first PGA Tour title for four years at the Wyndham Championship.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes that it is a lack of potency in front of goal that is costing the club the chance to compete at the very top of the league.

Arsenal's loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin has reportedly hit a snag - because Arsene Wenger wants a permanent contract clause.

Roberto Martinez has revealed that he rejected an offer to manage Liverpool, with the Spaniard unable to leave Dave Whelan at Wigan for the club that now have Brendan Rodgers in their managerial position.

Newcastle United will have to contest with Premier League rivals Fulham in order to complete a deal for FC Twente defender Douglas.

Tottenham Hotspur are all reportedly set to offload midfielder Tom Huddlestone and central defender Michael Dawson before the end of the transfer season.

Jamie Redknapp has lauded Eden Hazard's performance for Chelsea over the weekend, with the Sky Sports pundit retelling how Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole compared him to Lionel Messi.

The agent of Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente has admitted that the striker could well be playing his football in the Premier League next season.

Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi has dropped a massive hint that he expects Arsenal to sign Yann M'Vila this summer.

Per Mertesacker has admitted that it will be a tough start for Luka Podolski in the Premier League, but the defender insists that his Germany teammate will find his feet quickly at Arsenal and start scoring goals.

Sir Alex Ferguson has attempted to downplay Everton's victory over Manchester United by claiming the Toffees 'lumped' the ball towards match-winner Marouane Fellaini.

Tottenham Hotspur, who have been looking to bring in a striker this summer, are now reportedly set to choose between long-time target Emmanuel Adebayor and his Manchester City team-mate Edin Dzeko.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has once again hinted at making a return to the Premier League, admitting he is eager to return as long as English clubs show interest in hiring him.

Liverpool legend Jan Molby has called for Andy Carroll to be sold, with the striker receiving limited game time as the Reds stumbled to a 3-0 loss to West Brom in their opening match.

Everton face Manchester United at Goodison Park in the final game of the opening weekend of the 2012/13 Premier League season