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Steven Gerrard believes that he still has the ability to lead by example at Liverpool next season after revealing that new manager Brendan Rodgers wants to use him as an attacking midfielder.

After losing the architect of their success last season - Brendan Rodgers - it has been vitally important for new boss Michael Laurdrup to bring in his own players and introduce his style of football. An elegant footballer, the former Denmark international has so far signed Miquel Perez Cuesta or Michu as he is better known, and Jonathon de Guzman.

Dimitar Berbatov may finally have a route out of Manchester United after it was reported that Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg are ready to begin talks over a potential deal.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will have to continue his search for a new striker after it was revealed that he had failed in a bid to sign Valencia forward Roberto Soldado.

World number one Rory McIlroy will have the chance to show why he is considered the natural heir to the throne of Tigers Woods when the pair go head-to-head at an 18-hole exhibition event in China.

Liverpool manger Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that club officials are currently in discussions with transfer targets as he hopes to bring two new players to Anfield before the end of the transfer window.

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has admitted that he was disappointed to hear the news that Robin van Persie would join Manchester United, but he is confident the side can still challenge for trophies next season.

Romelu Lukaku has hit out at his parent club Chelsea just a short time after agreeing to join West Brom on a season-long loan deal.

Everton manager David Moyes is contemplating making an offer for Charlie Adam to become the first Liverpool player to move to Everton in 20 years.

It has been a busy summer for Big Sam with eight players leaving the club and eight new arrivals making their way to Upton Park. Significantly the Hammers found three new keepers to replace the departed Rob Green in Stephen Henderson, Raphael Spiegel and veteran stopper Jussi Jasskelainin.

Harry Redknapp believes that Tottenham will finish above Arsenal this season and that the Gunners will struggle if Robin van Persie leaves the club.

Nuri Sahin appears destined to be playing his club football in the Premier League next season, but it is not quite as clear cut when it comes to which side he will be representing.

Kevin Pietersen has issued an apology to the England and Wales Cricket Board for sending 'provocative' text messages to members of the South African side.

It has been a summer of frustration for Alan Pardew. He was thwarted in his attempt to sign Luuk De Jong, who chose to join Borussia Monchengladbach, he has been unable to agree a fee with Lille for Mathieu Debuchy, while a rather cheeky bid for Andy Carroll was rejected by Liverpool.

David Moyes will be hoping to strengthen his squad in the coming weeks after being informed that he will be able to use the money from the sale of Jack Rodwell to make new signings.

Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be close to adding another exciting young prospect to his Manchester United squad in Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby believes that Reds fans should not get too carried away with the exciting pre-season form of young winger Raheem Sterling.

Gael Kakuta has revealed that he is determined to bring an end to a Chelsea career that never really got going in order to complete a return to France.

Twelve months ago the names of Joe Allen and Fabio Borini would have meant little to most football fans, let alone Liverpool supporters.

Last season we witnessed a new era in youth development as the inaugural NextGen Series provided four English clubs with the chance to compete against the very best academies in Europe.

Jermain Defoe is hoping that the arrival of Andre Villas-Boas will usher in a new era for the striker and present him with an opportunity to prove his worth in the first team.

Boxer Fred Evans has admitted that he is in no rush to turn professional after winning a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

Laurent Koscielny is confident that Olivier Giroud can be an immediate success at Arsenal after deciding to leave French champions Montpellierr for the north London club.

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could well be the reason behind Nuri Sahin arriving at Liverpool this summer after it was reported that he had advised the midfielder to make the move to Anfield.

Britain's new heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua has admitted that he is ready to remain amateur after winning the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

Newcastle United will be pleased to hear the latest comments from Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy who has made it clear that he wants to leave the club before the transfer window ends.

Alex Song has admitted that he would be interested in a move to Spanish giants Barcelona, but insists he is happy to remain at Arsenal.

The international career of Kevin Pietersen has been put in doubt after the England batsman refused to deny the reports that he had sent text messages to some of the South Africa team criticising his captain Andrew Strauss.

Lukas Podolski gave the Arsenal fans a glimpse of what life could be like without Robin van Persie as he scored two well-taken goals in the 4-0 pre-season friendly win over former club FC Cologne.