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Raphael Varane has impressed since forcing his way into the Real Madrid first team, less than two years after turning down the advances of Manchester United.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has concerns over appointing Jose Mourinho in the summer and has at least five other options as he seeks a replacement for Rafa Benitez.

Arsenal are hoping to beat Liverpool to the signature of Swansea defender Ashley Williams in the summer.

Paul Lambert talks about why he has put faith in youth over experience and why Aston Villa are confident they can avoid relegation.

Daniel Agger has warned Tottenham that they will face a stern test at Anfield as they have a resurgent Liverpool side.

Former Manchester United midfielder Lee Sharpe has urged his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham.

George Groves hopes that he will land a world title opportunity after signing a contract with Matchroom Boxing.

Brendan Rodgers believes there is much more to come from new signing Philippe Countinho after his impressive start to life at Liverpool.

Patrice Evra hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo's performance will be affected because of his love for Manchester United.

Stewart Downing believes Pepe Reina is back to his very best after producing two superb saves to help Liverpool claim a 4-0 win over Wigan.

Carl Jenkinson believes Arsenal can overhaul the seven point deficit to Tottenham in order to be certain of a place in the Champions League next season.

Rory McIlroy has quit the Honda Classic after moving to seven over par halfway through his second round.

Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all to be interested in signing Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler.

Amir Khan says he has the necessary boxing skills to neutralise the threat of Julio Diaz and win impressively back on his home soil.

Jordan Ibe scored twice against Leeds in the FA Youth Cup as he attempts to become the latest Liverpool youngster to push for a first team call-up.

Tottenham are prepared to sell out-of-form striker Emmanuel Adebayor as they plot another bid for long-term target Leandro Damiao.

Chelsea legend Gus Poyet is happy to be mentioned as a possible successor to Rafa Benitez.

The agent of Javier Hernandez has quashed rumours that the striker will leave Manchester United in order to move to Real Madrid.

Abou Diaby believes the key to Arsenal defeating Tottenham at the weekend is by winning the midfield battle.

Tyson Fury believes he has the skills to dominate the heavyweight division for years to come and has promised to make a statement out in New York.

Tottenham star Gareth Bale is out for revenge against Arsenal as fellow midfielder Gylfi Sugirdsson warns victory will not guarantee top four finish.

Dennis Bergkamp has revealed how 'honoured and proud' he felt after learning that Arsenal would unveil a statue of the striker outside the Emirates Stadium.

Newcastle fans will be hooping for major investment after Mike Ashley raised £100million by selling 4% of his shares in Sports Direct

Liverpool and Juventus are both interested in signing Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez in the summer.

Robert Guerrero is confident that he can become a pound-for-pound great by defeating Floyd Mayweather on May 4.

Damien Comolli has revealed how Ryan Giggs tried to convince Gareth Bale to join Manchester United before he left Southampton for Tottenham.

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has denied that there is any rift between him and his manager Brendan Rodgers.

Real Betis are in talks with Arsenal about securing the services of striker Joel Campbell on another season-long loan.

Gareth Bale has gone from being labelled a defensive flop to earning comparisons with one of the best attackers in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo.