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Jack Wilshere's smoking isn't the end of the world, Gary Lineker claims

Maxime Gonalons is likely to join Napoli ahead of Arsenal

Kolo Toure has been impressed with how quickly Mamdou Sakho has adjusted to the physical nature of the Premier League.

Arsenal chief scout Steve Rowley will look to find the best talent at the Under-17 World Cup some ten years after seeing Cesc Fabregas in action at the same tournament.

The Belgian midfielder suffers an ankle problem prior to the World Cup qualifier against Croatia

Arsene Wenger has highlighted the ability of Atletico Madrid's in form striker Diego Costa.

Magpies, Manchester United and Leeds top league of most fans arrested at games last season

Marouane Fellaini set for surgery on a wrist injury ruling him out of Manchester United's festive schedule

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

Andros Townsend says he's flattered to be compared to Gareth Bale but wants to continue to improve.

Tom Werner understood reasons for Luis Suarez wanting to leave Liverpool

Neymar was always going to choose a move to Barcelona, according to the club's president.

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

Sandro Rosell has gone public with his admiration for Thibaut Courtois

Arsenal are planning a move for Feyenoord defender Bruno Martins Indi.

Roberto Soldado says he hopes to fire Tottenham to where they deserve to be: the Champions League.

Anderlecht youth coach Jean Kindermann says Adnan Januzaj is a real talent while his father influences his career.

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp dismissed claims that Theo Walcott does not have a footballing brain.

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini believes that the international break has come at exactly the right time for the Gunners who were struggling with injuries to key players.

Mesut Ozil is already showing he is one of the world's best players at Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp says.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina would fit well into Barcelona, according to Sergio Busquets

Hernanes will delay contract talks with Lazio until after the World Cup

The Chelsea midfielder clarifies reports regarding a training ground injury

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

Luis Suarez says Steven Gerrard inspired him to remain at Liverpool

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

Romelu Lukaku says he wants to show Jose Mourinho he will be missed at Chelsea this season.

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

Christian Eriksen says he is settling in well at Tottenham thanks to a great squad around him.