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Liverpool's first signing Rickie Lambert has received appreciation from former stalwarts Jamie Carragher and Steve McManaman.

Greece hope to capture spirit of Euro 2004 when side won tournament against all odds

Arsenal and Liverpool have been encouraged in their efforts to sign Hellas Verona's Juan Manuel Iturbe

The Magpies have agreed to meet Ayoze's £2m release clause.

Laurent Koscielny asks Arsenal manager to sign new players for the upcoming season

La Liga champions confirm deal for full back Guilherme Siqueira which could spark Luis' exit.

The French international would not feel under pressure should Suarez arrive at the Bernabeu

Meulensteen left United following David Moyes' appointment last summer.

Pedro admits he is still unsure over his future at Barcelona.

Croatian will sign for Barca on five-year deal to replace Chelsea-bound Cesc Fabregas.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains positive over World Cup chance despite medial ligament injury

The SPL champions have named their new manager following Neil Lennon's departure.

The Barcelona star is set to complete his €33m move to Stamford Bridge.

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They have already signed Southampton striker Ricky Lambert and midfielder Emre Can.

Benfica's Enzo Perez claims Manchester United are interested in signing him

Rooney says he's 'not interested' in what Scholes has to say.

Arsenal target move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne if he shines for Italy during the World Cup.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirms he is interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas

Bayern manager Pep Guardiola wants to offload Bastian Schweinsteiger, which has alerted Manchester United.

Arsenal are reportedly looking to sign Serbian defender Nemanja Pejcinovic

IB Times UK profile Nigeria ahead of this summer's tournament in Brazil.

The Arsenal wideman has been ruled out for between 10 and 21 days

IBTimes UK profiles Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup.

Reports suggest the Gunners have waived their first refusal clause on the midfielder.

Mixture of young and old might not be enough for Cameroon in Brazil.

Carlos Gruezo hoping to impress Jose Mourinho in World Cup debut for Ecuador.

Former Barcelona star Seydou Keita has completed his move to Roma.

Spanish reports suggests clubs do not want the inclusion of a buyback clause in striker's deal.