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Liverpool owner John W Henry has admitted that the club haven't been holding their end of the bargain in their rivalry with Manchester United, with the American hoping to take the Reds back to their glory days.

Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has indicated he feels ready for the new season and is eager to prove himself to the Reds' fans, while new signing Joe Allen could be in line to make his club debut

David Gill believes that Manchester United are on a completely different platform to almost every other club in Europe, as the side confirmed the signing of Robin van Persie last night.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has revealed the last season with the club was one of the darkest periods of his career and admitted that the club's fans saved his Stamford Bridge career

Liverpool manger Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that club officials are currently in discussions with transfer targets as he hopes to bring two new players to Anfield before the end of the transfer window.

Manchester United new boy Angelo Henriquez is delighted to complete his move to the Premier League giants, but concedes he may be sent out on loan this season.

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has admitted that he was disappointed to hear the news that Robin van Persie would join Manchester United, but he is confident the side can still challenge for trophies next season.

Giovani dos Santos could be used as bait in Tottenham Hotspur's attempts to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar, according to the player's agent.

Uruguayan international Gaston Ramirez has rejected a contract offer from Tottenham, his agent confirmed, after deeming the wages on offer as unsatisfactory

Romelu Lukaku has hit out at his parent club Chelsea just a short time after agreeing to join West Brom on a season-long loan deal.

The deal taking Dutch striker Robin van Persie from Arsenal to Manchester United awaits only the final rubber stamp, after a statement on United's Web site indicated that only personal terms and a routine medical were pending

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Malaga midfielder Isco, who is also believed to be a target for Manchester United

Everton manager David Moyes is contemplating making an offer for Charlie Adam to become the first Liverpool player to move to Everton in 20 years.

Swansea City have been linked with Valencia's Spanish winger Pablo Hernandez and Bolton's Mark Davies as manager Michael Laudrup looks to fill the void left by the sale of Joe Allen and the probable departure of Scott Sinclair

New Arsenal signing Santi Cazorla scored both goals for Spain in their 2-1 win over Puerto Rico at the Estadio Juán Rámon Loubrie in Bayamón, while the Gunners have been linked to Fernando Llorente

Jermain Defoe's stunning 80th minute strike helped England begin their preparations for their World Cup qualifying campaign and exact revenge for their exit at Euro 2012 by beating Italy in Berne.

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Arsenal captain Robin van Persie, the club have confirmed.

Martin O'Neill is planning to work his magic on the Sunderland side, but has a sole signing been enough to help the manager?

Paul Lambert is equipped to turn Aston Villa from relegation candidates into top half contenders

It has been a busy summer for Big Sam with eight players leaving the club and eight new arrivals making their way to Upton Park. Significantly the Hammers found three new keepers to replace the departed Rob Green in Stephen Henderson, Raphael Spiegel and veteran stopper Jussi Jasskelainin.

Laurent Koscielny says staying at Arsenal was the natural decision as he prepares for the new season

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levey promised Luka Modric he would be allowed to join Real Madrid this summer, according to Croatia manager Igor Stimac.

Harry Redknapp believes that Tottenham will finish above Arsenal this season and that the Gunners will struggle if Robin van Persie leaves the club.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has warned potential suitors they will have to meet three conditions of they wish to bid for his services this summer

Ryan Giggs has admitted that he could never be a runner, with the Manchester United stalwart revealing that football was always going to be his most loved and played sport despite trying his hand at others as a boy.

David Sullivan says West Ham United had agreed a deal to sign Andy Carroll from Liverpool before the striker decided against the move

Bolton's English midfielder Fabrice Muamba has announced his retirement from football, following recovery from an on-field cardiac arrest during a televised FA Cup match against Tottenham

Nuri Sahin appears destined to be playing his club football in the Premier League next season, but it is not quite as clear cut when it comes to which side he will be representing.

Lukas Podolski is hoping to score many more goals for Arsenal this season after finding the back of the net against former side Cologne, with the striker looking more likely than ever to be front and centre as transfer speculation surrounds Robin van Persie.