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Everton have yet to open contract talks with Leighton Baines.

Raheem Sterling is determined to catch the eye of Brendan Rodgers in training in order to gain more opportunities in the first team.

Waasland-Beveren's Newcastle-born midfielder reflects on his decision to leave England and having a front row seat to the rise of Belgian football.

Michael Dawson wants to secure a World Cup place and has praised Andros Townsend's form for club and country

Mesut Ozil's sale was a surprise but Gareth Bale has the chance to prove he's better, according to Fabio Cannavaro.

Portuguese publication Abola has published quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson's book suggesting Manchester United signed Bebe over Eden Hazard.

Steven Gerrard's record can't be argued with, according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

Kell Brook is out to do a demolition job on Vyacheslav Senchenko as he looks to earn a world title shot against Devon Alexander.

Roy Evans says it is futile to compare Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Philippe Coutinho has returned to training, although this weekend's game against West Brom will be too soon for the playmaker.

Wesley Sneijder claims that the Eredivisie has become a place for youngsters to develop.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler is interested in a return to England amid speculation Liverpool are interested in the German.

Nick Howson provides the latest analysis on the burning topics in sport

Newcastle are set to challenge Liverpool for the signature of exciting MK Dons winger Dele Alli.

Tottentam Hotspur travel to Sheriff Tiraspol in the third group game of the Europa League on Thursday.

Alexis Sanchez has revealed he is planning for a long stay at Barcelona despite reported interest from Barcelona.

Sir Alex Ferguson claims Arsene Wenger wanted more money for then-Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.

The Spanish press have pinpointed Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs as standout performers for Manchester United.

Aaron Lennon could feature for Tottenham in the Europa League with Andros Townsend rested.

Steven Gerrard isn't ready to be consigned to a defensive role

David Moyes hails the performance of Shinji Kagawa the best he has seen since his time at Old Trafford.

Carlos Vela says Arsenal have a buy-back clause and he would consider returning to the club.

Jose Mourinho will return to Madrid in order to quell Chelsea's attacking problems

Manchester City star has doubts based on past experience of failed steps to tackle racism.

Ian Rush argues that Brendan Rodgers is the man behind Daniel Sturridge's success at Liverpool

The Spanish forward scores against Real Madrid to reignite his Juventus career

Andre Villas-Boas says Emmanuel Adebayor has had his chances limited by increased competition at Tottenham.

Robin van Persie will return against Stoke City

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has revealed that he is furious after being subject to racial abuse in City's 2-1 win over CSKA Moscow in Russia.