Nick Howson

Sports Editor

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Nick covers sport for the International Business Times UK specialising in football, rugby union, tennis and doping in sport.

Prior to joining IBT, Nick spent 4 years as a journalist for the Football League Paper, The Rugby Paper, Hampshire Cricket Club as well as Press Association and Sports New Media. Nick received his degree from Southampton Solent University in Sports Journalism.

Often found at Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon. Former Bleacher Report, Give Me Sport, Sportsbeat and Hampshire Cricket Club reporter.

Champion of old fashioned sport. Campaigner against fireworks, music, cheerleaders, attacking full-backs, diving and doping.

Nick Howson

Gonzalo Higuain

Liverpool Transfer News: Aldridge Demands Brilliant Argentine Striker Addition

Liverpool must sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain to solve their goalscoring problems, according to Anfield icon John Aldridge.

Cheick Tiote

Newcastle United Transfer News: Europe crucial to Toon stars stay

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew and midfielder Cheick Tiote both hope the prospect of European football next season will assist in retaining the club's star players.

Edinson Cavani

Chelsea Transfer News: Cavani Indecision Could Open Blues Door

Napoli forward Edinson Cavani concedes he doesn't know where his future lies despite scoring 20 goals this season for the Serie A side.

Granit Xhaka

Liverpool Transfer News: United Nemesis Awaiting German Transfer Decision

Basel midfielder Granit Xhaka intends to join Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, despite reported interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Ferguson expects United reaction in biggest derby

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has promised his side will improve in next week’s derby against neighbours Manchester City in a potentially pivotal game in the Premier League title race.

Paul Scholes

Scholes replacement would cost United £40m

Manchester United must spend at least £40 million if they’re to replace midfielder Paul Scholes adequately, according to former player Mickey Thomas.