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Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation surrounding the future of Liverpool-target David Villa.

Pablo Zabaleta has warned Arsenal to expect a Manchester City backlash this weekend when the two sides face off in the Premier League.

Brek Shea would be interested in a transfer to Europe, according to his agent, as the winger completed his trial period at Arsenal this week.

Liverpool have been put on red alert after Barcelona transfer listed David Villa on Wednesday, according to reports in Spain.

Cesc Fabregas believes he ended his lengthy association with Arsenal at "the right time".

Arsenal have been boosted in their pursuit of Lukas Podolski, with the striker claiming today that he would consider a move abroad rather than staying in the Bundesliga.

Hollywood icon Tom Cruise admits he would love to co-star in a film with Manchester United legend David Beckham.

Raul Meireles has made a final plea for Didier Drogba to stay at Chelsea in the next transfer window, as the striker considers his options while contract talks with the London club continue to stall.

Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has played down suggestions he is currently in the best form of his career and contends the performance of the team is much more important than any personal praise.

Jonjo Shelvey admits his recent loan spell away from Anfield has only served to heighten his desire to break into Kenny Dalglish's first team.

Javi Garcia's agent has insisted that the Spain Under 21 international is not planning on leaving Benfica for Manchester United in the January transfer window, as the Portuguese side prepare take part in the Champions League final 16.

Paul Ince believes Manchester United are lacking some much needed creativity in their midfield and has urged Sir Alex Ferguson to try and sign Barcelona talisman Andres Iniesta or Tottenham Hotspur's Luka Modric.

Manchester United legend Paul Ince has urged Sir Alex Ferguson to enter next month's January transfer window in order to alleviate the club's mounting injury crisis.

Jamie Redknapp believes the "exciting [and] dynamic" Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is the natural candidate to partner Wayne Rooney in the England first XI.

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has admitted Darren Fletcher's enforced hiatus from football "is bad news for him and bad news for the team".

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish declined to comment on the possibility of signing a striker during the January transfer window, despite a significant lack of goals from the frontline.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin has backed Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher to make a full recovery from the illness that has forced the Old Trafford star to take an extended break from football.

Chelsea have long since been linked to Universidad de Chile winger Eduardo Vargas but the Premier League side are yet to bid for the player, according to the player's agent.

Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin has revealed Cesc Fabregas made a recent visit to the club's training ground to meet with his former teammates.

Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann admits the memories of the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul are still as vivid as ever.

Andy Coles believes that Manchester United will put in a top class performance to save their season as soon as January hits, as the club push their way back to the top of the Premier League table.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he will be in the market for a striker in the new year, with the Arsenal manager hoping to keep depth in the squad while some of his top players head off to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an ‘extended break’ from football due to a chronic stomach illness, the club has confirmed.

Eduardo Vargas can be better than Alexis Sanchez, according to his agent

Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has recalled the moment Rafa Benitez summoned him from the bench when the club trailed 3-0 to AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League.

Lucas Biglia is paying 'important attention' to interest from Arsenal in preparation for the January transfer window, according to the Anderlecht star's agent.

Chelsea have reportedly joined the chase for the in-demand Newcastle United midfielder Cheik Tiote who is also wanted by Manchester United and Tottenham.

Jonathan Woodgate has tipped his former club Tottenham Hotspur to mount a sustained Premier League title challenge this season.

Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing has told Kenny Dalglish he is more than capable of replacing the injured Lucas Leiva.