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Newcastle United could miss out on Dutch midfielder Vurnon Anita if he signs a lucrative new contract with Ajax.

Team GB men have lost their men's football quarter final to South Korea after a penalty shootout

Great Britain take on South Korea in last quarter-final of men's football at London 2012, with hosts in confident mood after strong showing against Uruguay.

Malaga striker Jose Salomon Rondon has not joined his club's pre-season tour to Italy as he is discussing a move away from the debt-stricken Spanish side.

Robin van Persie is reportedly so impressed by Arsenal's new acquisitions that he has changed his mind about leaving.

Arsenal's summer of rebuilding continues as rumours link Real Madrid's Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin with a season-long loan.

FC Copenhagen defender Bryan Oviedo has revealed that he is aware of rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United and he is proud to be linked with such a distinguished club.

BBC Olympics presenter said comments targeted at his son George made him feel 'physically sick'.

Reports suggest Italian club Inter Milan have agreed a transfer fee with Sao Paulo over the transfer of the Brazilian

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has completed his medical with Italian club Fiorentina and is set to leave Anfield after an injury-marred time in the Premier League

Liverpool could face a battle to keep hold of exciting young winger Raheem Sterling after it was revealed that Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing the England youth international.

Manchester United supporters have accused club owners, the Glazers, of misusing money earned from fans, after it was revealed they could pocket up to 50 percent of the proceeds generated by taking the club public

Sergio Busquets has stated he would welcome a move for Arsenal midfielder Alex Song and would be pleased at the competition for a first team place at the Nou Camp

Arsenal are on the verge of announcing a £16million deal for Malaga midfielder Santo Cazorla after the Spaniard completed his medical on Thursday evening.

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard says that he is keen to play alongside his brother Thorgen Hazard, who has just recently arrived at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool began their season in earnest with the start of qualification rounds for the 2012/13 Europa League with a narrow 1-0 away win over Belarusian club FC Gomel

Gemma Gibbons has taken out the silver in the Judo, with the Brit losing a hard-fought battle against USA star Kayla Harrison in the final match-up.

Team GB take second Gold in as many minutes, with canoe slalom pair Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott first while David Florence and Richard Hounslow collect silver.

Chelsea have allowed attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to join German side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan in a bid to give the youngster some valuable first-team experience.

Malaga playmaker Santi Cazorla is expected to have a medical at Arsenal this week as the Gunners look to land Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin on loan.

Track cyclist Victoria Pendleton has recalled the jeering she received while competing in Australia, with the Beijing Gold medallist revealing that fan support could be the key to her repeating her Olympic efforts in London 2012.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has conceded that he has been forced to look at other options after a potential deal for Emmanuel Adebayor appears to have stalled.

Leeds United have emerged as the favourites to sign Brighton forward Craig Mackail-Smith as Neil Warncock continues to completely overhaul his squad over the summer.

Fiorentina have reportedly decided to let wing-back Juan Manuel Vargas leave the club this summer.

Yesterday all eyes were on the Badminton World Federation after eight players were accused of throwing a match in order to try and gain a favourable draw. Today it is the athletes turn to question the question the performance of the officials.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg as new manager Andre Villas-Boas begins his search for a long-term replacement for Brad Friedel.

Liverpool are close to completing their second major signing of the summer after it was reported that Swansea midfielder Joe Allen has agreed terms on a contract with the Merseyside club.

Stuart Pearce led his team through to the knockout stages of the football tournament at the London 2012 Olympics after securing an impressive 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Arsenal fans are still waiting to hear any news on the future of striker Robin van Persie as they look to find out whether he will remain at the club beyond the end of the transfer window.