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Up-to-date public facilities as vital for future of sport in the UK as good coaches, says sports boss Tim Lamb.

Pie Silvio Berlusconi has identified Andy Carroll as a target for AC Milan, after the Liverpool striker's performance against Sweden in Euro 2012.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United are working on more deals within this transfer window, with the Scot insisting that the agreements will take time before they can be confirmed in public.

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager on a three-year deal.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sign Brazil midfielder Oscar.

The British Olympic Association today released the names of the athletes who will be leading Team GB in the track and field in August, with Dwain Chambers and Carl Myerscough controversially included in the men's team.

Olympique Lyon's French goal keeper Hugo Lloris, believed to a Liverpool target, is reportedly also being courted by Arsenal and Tottenham

Tottenham defender target Jan Vertonghen is waiting on clarification over his move, the Ajax star has admitted, with the club set to confirm today that Andre Villa-Boas will be the new manager.

Manchester United are understood to have approached Porto for Joao Moutinho after a potential move for number one target Luka Modric hit the wall

Brendan Rodgers has insisted that after a 'brilliant chat' with Luis Suarez, the Liverpool striker will be staying at Anfield for next season at least, as rumours continue to speculate that the star is set to go to Juventus.

Bryan Robson believes that Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverley is set for a great year with both his club and country, after suffering from injury setbacks last season.

The British Olympic Association are desperate for David Beckham to be involved in the Olympic Games in some capacity after his omission from Team GB's football squad

Amid reports Bayern Munich are interested in Real Madrid's German midfielder Sami Khedira, it is understood Jose Mourinho could demand Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger be allowed to join the Santiago Bernabeu in return

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is understood to be an admirer of Ba and is likely to table an offer for the Toon striker this month

French club Paris St Germain have confirmed the signing of Argentinean forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, a player who was also linked to European Champions Chelsea

Aaron Ramsey has expressed delight at being selected to partake in Team GB for the London Olympics, with the Arsenal starlet looking forward to working with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs as he prepares to join up with the side in their preparations.

Team GB coach Stuart Pearce says footballing reasons did dictate the omission of David Beckham from the Olympic football squad for London 2012.

Alan Dzagoev's father has revealed Tottenham have made contact with the CSKA Moscow star over a potential move in the summer.

Manchester United have signed Rafael da Silva on a four year deal with the club, while twin brother Fabio da Silva will make the move to QPR on a season-long loan.

Tottenham are expected to announce their next manager within 24 hours, according to numerous reports, with Andre Villas-Boas the only man being connected to the job for next season and beyond.

Juventus have made a move for van Persie but their initial offer has been turned down by Arsenal.

Stuart Pearce has selected his 18-man squad for the London 2012 Olympic football competition, with David Beckham a confirmed omission.

Euro 2012 showed us some players, both young and old, at their very best. Here's IBTimes UK's top five players of the championship.

Andy Cole believes that Manchester United shouldn't look back on their season as a failure, with the club able to stand tall alongside cross-town rivals Manchester City despite spending far less on their squad.

FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong will leave the Eredivisie side this summer but money will not dictate his eventual destination.

Alan Hansen believes that football experts will be discussing Spain's Euro 2012 win for the next 30-40 years, after the side thrashed Italy 4-0 in the final to win their third straight major tournament.

Cesc Fabregas says he is fine to play in any position that Vincent Del Bosque places him in, with the former Arsenal man overjoyed to be adding more trophies to the cabinet with his Spanish teammates.

IBTimes UK selects the best eleven from the summer's European Championship

David Beckham has insisted that he has no plans to retire from professional football, despite the star not being chosen as an overage player in Team GB's Olympic line up.