Tony Mogan

Roberto Soldado is delighted with his Tottenham team mate Christian Eriksen after his impressive debut in English football .

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed the club tried to sign an uncapped English youngster this summer, but were put off by his price tag.

A Genoa coach was caught spying on rivals Sampdoria ahead of their match this Sunday dressed in full camouflage gear and equipped with spying equipment.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed the club continued to push for a double swoop for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines until the final hours of transfer deadline day.

Manchester United youngster Nick Powell consulted team mate Tom Cleverley before making his loan move to Wigan Athletic.

Mark Webber is confident Fernando Alonso will reap the benefits of Ferrari signing Kimi Raikkonen for next season.

Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway made a deadline day attempt to sign Wilfried Zaha on a season long loan.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is devastated after learning Andy Carroll's injury absence will continue, although the knock is not as bad as first feared.

Samuel Eto'o admits his relationship with Jose Mourinho used to be strained but is now happy with his relationship with the Chelsea boss.

Andre Villas-Boas is hopeful Christian Eriksen can replicate the accomplishments of Dutch internationals Sneijder & van der Vaart

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is confident the club have found a replacement for Demba Ba in QPR loanee Loic Remy.

James McCarthy would relish the opportunity to work under Roy Keane for the Republic of Ireland.

Andy Murray will take on 16-year-old Borna Coric as Great Britain face Croatia in the Davis Cup group play off.

David De Gea has paid tribute to his club for their constant support since his arrival at the club but insists he his learning experience is still on-going.

West Ham United are continuing to search the free agent market for another striker as they wait to hear news of Andy Carroll's latest setback.

Former Manchester United 'keeper Edwin Van der Sar believes Christian Eriksen may encounter 'problems' at the start of his Premier League career, unlike Ozil.

Giovanni Trapattoni walks as the Republic of Ireland join Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in international purgatory.

Wayne Rooney has a chance of returning for Manchester United in time for the Manchester Derby on September 22, reports suggest.

Juventus are plotting a January bid for Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao after Manchester United failed to sign the defender this summer.

Shinji Kagawa has asked for David Moyes to ex-plain why he has not featured for Manchester United this season.

Injury doubts for Cristiano Ronaldo and Isco could leave Gareth Bale to lead the show if he makes his Real Madrid debut against Villarreal this Saturday.

Mathieu Flamini turned down the offer of a two year contract in order to seal his return to Arsenal.

Liverpool defender Thiago Ilori is likely to commit to Portugal for international duty but can't rule out representing England.

Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans has revealed the club attempted to sign both Gabriel Batistuta and Teddy Sheringham during reign at the club.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has changed his stance after declaring the World Championship over after disappointing weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.

Fabio Coentrao admits he is pleased to still be playing for 'the best club in the world' despite nearly joining Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

Nani has revealed the role David Moyes played in convincing him to stay at Manchester United this summer and sign a new deal.

Kyle Walker has issued an apology after a Sunday newspapers published a photograph of him taking legal but potentially harmful high nitrous oxide.

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has revealed he turned down a January transfer in order to ensure Paris Saint Germain got the right deal when he left the club.