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Liverpool are the latest club to be linked with Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin who has been told that he is no longer in the first team plans of manager Jose Mourinho.

Tottenham are hoping that they will finally be able to agree a deal for a striker in the coming weeks as they prepare to make an official offer for Brazilian forward Leandro Damiao.

Andrey Arshavin has edged closer to a move away from Arsenal after Galatasaray made an offer of £4million for the midfielder who has struggled to live up to expectations in north London.

Jason Kenny produced two of the rides of his life to take the gold medal in the men's sprint as be beat old rival Gregroy Bauge of France.

Liverpool are said to be willing to listen to listen to offers for defender Daniel Agger in order to raise funds for potential new signings.

Anthony Ogogo, Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams are both guarenteed an Olympic medal after winning their respective quarter-final clashes on a mixed day for Britain's boxers at the Excel Arena on Monday.

AC Milan have failed in their bid to take Edin Dzeko on a season-long loan as Manchester City make it clear that they want £25million for the services of the striker.

Tim Brabants is in with a chance of retaining his Olympic title after qualifying for Wednesday's 'A' final after finishing fourth in his semi-final of the K1 kayak 1000m at Dorney Lake this morning.

Jermain Defoe returned to action on Sunday as he scored the only goal against Watford to give his manager Andre Villas-Boas a timely reminder of his goal-scoring threat.

Barcelona have announced their first team squad for the upcoming season and there was one glaring omission as Cristian Tello was not handed a squad number, despite having a superb debut season under former boss Pep Guardiola.

Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo is hoping to further strengthen his squad with two more additions before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield next Sunday.

Great Britain's track cycling success continued as Victoria Pendleton and the men's team pursuit both won gold on Friday evening at the velodrome.

FC Copenhagen defender Bryan Oviedo has revealed that he is aware of rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United and he is proud to be linked with such a distinguished club.

Great Britain fans did not have to wait long for a second medal in the judo as Karina Bryant defeated Ukraine's Iryana Kindzerska to claim a bronze medal in the +78kg weight category.

Liverpool could face a battle to keep hold of exciting young winger Raheem Sterling after it was revealed that Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing the England youth international.

Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins led throughout in the final of the women's double sculls to claim a sixth gold medal for Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics.

Arsenal are on the verge of announcing a £16million deal for Malaga midfielder Santo Cazorla after the Spaniard completed his medical on Thursday evening.

Peter Wilson produced a superb performance in the final of the double trap as he caused a major upset to secure Great Britain's third gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics.

Chelsea have allowed attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to join German side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan in a bid to give the youngster some valuable first-team experience.

There was more success for the Great Britain rowing team as the men's lightweight four managed to claim the silver medal in perhaps the closest fought final we have seen at Eton Dorney.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has conceded that he has been forced to look at other options after a potential deal for Emmanuel Adebayor appears to have stalled.

Leeds United have emerged as the favourites to sign Brighton forward Craig Mackail-Smith as Neil Warncock continues to completely overhaul his squad over the summer.

Yesterday all eyes were on the Badminton World Federation after eight players were accused of throwing a match in order to try and gain a favourable draw. Today it is the athletes turn to question the question the performance of the officials.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg as new manager Andre Villas-Boas begins his search for a long-term replacement for Brad Friedel.

Liverpool are close to completing their second major signing of the summer after it was reported that Swansea midfielder Joe Allen has agreed terms on a contract with the Merseyside club.

Stuart Pearce led his team through to the knockout stages of the football tournament at the London 2012 Olympics after securing an impressive 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Michael Jamieson won Great Britain's fourth medal of the day as he secured a silver medal in the men's 200m breaststroke as he smashed the Olympics record.

Arsenal fans are still waiting to hear any news on the future of striker Robin van Persie as they look to find out whether he will remain at the club beyond the end of the transfer window.

Tottenham Hostpur could yet bring Nuri Sahin to the club after it was reported that Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was set to have a sit down discussion with the midfielder to discuss his future.