Tony Mogan

IB Times UK looks back on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

The agent of Roma forward Erik Lamela has denied being in London to hold talks with Tottenham Hotspur amid reports of a €35m move to White Hart Lane.

Daniel Agger has once again underlined his loyalty to Liverpool, insisting the club's position in the league has no bearing on his decision to remain at Anfield.

Kieran Gibbs and Bacary Sagna took part in training ahead of Arsenal's crucial Champions League qualifier against Fenerbahce.

Reports in the Russian press suggest Tottenham are close to beating Liverpool to signing Willian having agreed a €35m fee with Anzhi.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini admits an injury to Vincent Kompany could see them re-enter the transfer market.

Fulham have announced the signing of Scott Parker from Tottenham Hotspur who signs a three year contract at Craven Cottage.

Sevilla head coach Unai Emery has underlined his intention to hold onto Arsenal target Geoffrey Kondogbia, but admits big money offers for the midfielder will be considered.

Liverpool have scouted 16-year-old Richairo Zivkovic on a number of occasions, according to FC Groningen's club director.

Nathan Cleverly has indicated he could walk away from boxing after losing his WBO light heavyweight title to Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night.

West Ham United co-owner David Gold admits the club must sell some members of their squad if they want to continue their pursuit of another striker.

Reported Liverpool and Arsenal target Arda Turan is on the verge of leaving Atletico Madrid with a move to the Premier League likely, the winger's agent has claimed.

Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to sign another striker before the transfer window closes in two weeks time.

Mo Farah adds the 5000m gold to last week's 10,000, a year on from his London 2012 success.

The agent of Manchester United defender Alexander Buttner has indicated Benfica and Besiktas are both looking to take the full back on loan for a season.

Wolfsburg have confirmed the signing of Luiz Gustavo despite the Brazilian being heavily linked with a move to Arsenal.

NextGen champions Aston Villa will not have the opportunity to defend their crown after the youth competition was suspended for the 2013/14 season due to a lack of funds.

Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld he would prefer a move to England rather than one to Russia after receiving an offer from Spartak Moscow

Chelsea midfielder Marco Van Ginkel would have preferred a move to Dutch champions Ajax this summer, an agent from the Dutchman's management agency has confirmed.

Christian Benteke's decision to stay at Aston Villa will prove to be pivotal as the club attempt to claw their way back up the Premier League table.

Having steadily risen up the league for the past three seasons, West Brom's quiet summer could see the club's ascension come to a halt.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the arrival of Etienne Capoue as the club ponder possible replacements for Gareth Bale.

Tottenham and Liverpool have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Christian Eriksen after his agent revealed his client is only interested in a move to a club competing in the Champions League.

Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has retired from tennis aged just 28 due to persistent injury.

German reports suggest Luis Gustavo is now on the brink of signing for Wolfsburg ahead of Arsenal.

Newcastle United will look to improve on last season but upheaval behind the scenes could once again threaten to derail Alan Pardew's plans.

West Ham may have to delve back into the transfer market as St Etienne confirm interest in signing one of their two strikers Modibo Maiga.

Dutch reports suggest Arsenal recently dispatched scouts to look over PSV Eindhoven pair Georginio Wijnaldum and Zakaria Bakkali.

Michael Carrick has pulled out of the England squad to take on Scotland at Wembley due to an eye infection