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The Spaniard has been beset by injury problems for much of the season.

IBTimes UK looks at some of sport's failed returns as Ronaldo aims to play for US side Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

Both former left backs believe Shaw can dominate the position for the next '10 or 15' years.

The Polish teenager is set to move to the Emirates Stadium in a £2.6m deal this month

Brendan Rodgers is desperate to add more fire power to his offensive line during the January transfer window.

Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino praised Roberto Soldado after Tottenham's 4-2 against Burnley in the FA Cup replay, despite the striker's glaring miss from six yards and diverting Ross Wallace's free-kick goalwards.

Gerrard recently said he would have signed a new contract had it been offered before the start of the current season.

The Frenchman is still fond of his former club despite not receiving his first-team chance.

The Togo striker was Spurs' key player during the second part of last season under Tim Sherwood.

The Anfield club are reportedly on negotiations with the prodigy regarding a new deal.

Serbian international facing second loan after making just four appearances at Riverside Stadium

Robin van Persie is closing in on his return from injury, but will miss United's upcoming league clash against QPR.

Aakjaer has contract ripped up after joining Old Trafford club as a scout in 2011.

Brendan Rodgers is scouring the transfer market in search of a midfielder to replace Steven Gerrard.

Louis van Gaal is ready to sanction the sale of players who have failed to stake a claim for a place in the first team.

Brendan Rodgers has widened his search for a goalkeeper to challenge Simon Mignolet at Liverpool.

Manchester United considering move to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos in January.

Daniel Levy is targeting a summer move for West Ham United defender Reid as Arsenal hope to sign him in January.

Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey clash on Thursday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

The Czech Republic defender wants to put his nightmare spell in Germany behind him.

Ramires ready to start games against Swansea and Liverpool should Mourinho decide to use him.

Roma owner James Pallotta says a 'stupid number' would force the Italian club to sell.

IBTimes UK looks ahead to some of the biggest fights that could take place in 2015.

Di Maria promises sooner rather than later United's fans will see him replicating his Real Madrid form.

North Korea fans do Poznan celebration and chant name of country's leader during Asian cut match against Saudi Arabia.

Maurizio Zamparini says the club have only received offers indirectly for the Argentine forward

French midfielder has started the last three Premier League games and the FA Cup game with Hull.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said on Wednesday (January 14) he was sure the team's talismanic striker Lionel Messi would stay at the Catalan club for many years as rumours of a possible move to a Premier League club increased last week.

Arsenal's offer for Brozovic could help finance Dinamo's permanent deal for the United youngster