Tony Mogan

Columbus Crew have interviewed Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel for their vacant head coach position, US reports suggest.

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the progress of Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

Real Madrid are more financially fraught than president Florentino Perez is letting on.

Former Manchester United asistant manager Mike Phelan says the decision to allow Ravel Morrison to leave was the best solution for all parties.

Yohan Cabaye will not be drawn on why his move to Arsenal failed, telling reporters to ask Joe Kinnear for the details.

Brendan Rodgers believes the diverse difference in style between Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez is what makes the duo so potent.

Spanish reports claim Barcelona will try to keep Chelsea loanee Thibaut Courtois in Spain next season.

Sunderland have appointed Gus Poyet their new manager following the dismissal of Paolo Di Canio last month.

Patrice Evra believes the loss of Paul Pogba last summer was a big loss for Manchester United.

Barcelona have assured midfielder Sergi Roberto of his role in the first team amid reports of a imminent bid from Manchester United.

On loan QPR striker Loic Remy remains undecided about his Newcastle future.

Derby County manager Steve McClaren admits the club will struggle to hold onto prized midfielder Will Hughes, who remains heavily linked with Liverpool.

Reproted Arsenal Giannelli Imbula has impressed Chelsea scout Guy Hillion, the Blues scout has revealed.

Former Chelsea player and manager Gianluca Vialli claims Tottenham have contacted Andrea Pirlo about a possible move next summer.

Kevin De Bruyne will remain at Stamford Bridge and fight for his place in the Chelsea XI, his agent says.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham's Andros Townsend has similar traits to Holland international Arjen Robben.

West Ham co-owner David Gold is hopeful Andy Carroll with be playing for the Hammers again in a matter of weeks and not months.

Victor Moses is enjoying playing as Liverpool's number 10 in the absence of Philippe Coutinho.

Bacary Sagna is ruled out of the clash against West Brom and will face a fitness race ahead of the visit of Borussia Dortmund at the end of the month.

Reports suggest Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Porto defender Nicolas Otamendi next summer.

Chris Smalling has told Manchester United manager David Moyes he can trust him to lead his defence.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has played down suggestions the current Arsenal team could replicate the infamous Invincibles.

Jermain Defoe and Lewis Holtby continue to delight in Europe while Roberto Soldado and Christian Eriksen look to forge something similar in the Premier League.

Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge have been named in Roy Hodgson's England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Poland.

Juventus claim they want to hold on to Andrea Pirlo amid Premier League interest, but will not rush into negotiations over a new contract.

Andre Villas-Boas will rest key duo Jan Vertonghen and Paulinho for their clash in Russia with Anzhi.

IB Times UK brings you LIVE updates from all of tonight's Champions League action as soon as it happens.

Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the UEFA Youth League in a 2-1 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk while Manchester City hammered Bayern Munich 6-0

Andre Villas-Boas has heavily criticised the FA's decision not to hand Fernando Torres further punishment for scratching Jan Vertonghen.