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Arsene Wenger ha tipped young striker Chuba Akpom to play a role in the first team last season after scoring three goals in two games in pre season.

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Bernd 'Bert' Trautmann, who broke his neck in the 1956 FA Cup final but continued playing, died on Friday (July 19) at the age of 89, the German Football Federation (DFB) said in a statement.

Christian Benteke has returned to training with Aston Villa as his future continues to be uncertain.

Liverpool have this week approached Newcastle over a move for Hatem Ben Arfa, French reports suggest.

White Hart Lane chiefs eager to tie up deal for 19-year-old Neilton, who interested Manchester United and Chelsea earlier in the year

Julian Draxler says he will never play for Borussia Dortmund, but dreams of joining Europe's best sides.

Napoli have targeted Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina as reports suggest their move for Julio Cesar has faltered.

Internacional president claims Tottenham target Leandro Damiao will not be allowed to leave till after 2014 FIFA World Cup

Ashley Williams says he is flattered by reports linking him to a move away from Swansea.

Former Swansea City manager compares Luis Suarez to Edinson Cavani, who signed for PSG for £55m

Mark Lawrenson believes that Brendan Rodgers will purchase another striker in this transfer window.

Arsenal are prepared to offer £40m bid for Suarez, an offer that may activate a release clause in the striker's contract.

Manchester United boss David Moyes confirms transfer talks to sign Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas

Manchester City confirm transfer of Maicon to Serie A club AS Roma

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata dismisses rumours of transfer to Liverpool but refuses comment on Gonzalo Higuain's future

Ian Bell claims England are in comfortable position after the end of first day's play during the second Ashes test at Lord's

Real Madrid and Argentina international striker Gonzalo Higuain confirms interest from Chelsea, as Napoli and Arsenal circle

World number two Rory McIlory and US Open winner Justin Rose struggle on first day of The Open at Muirfield.

Australia edge the opening day of the second Ashes Test but Ian Bell stands firm with another impressive innings as England close 289-7

Bruce Grobbelar insists that Toby Alderweireld and Christian Eriksen are worth more to Liverpool than Luis Suarez.

Tottenham are believed to be ready to offer Gareth Bale a 50% raise in his wages.

Andre Wisdom is prepared to leave Liverpool on loan for more first team opportunities.

David Luiz is worried about the Manchester United rumours, even after Chelsea denied any truth in them.

Miralem Pjanic rules out leaving Roma this summer despite reported interest from Tottenham.

Barcelona will reignite their interest in Daniel Agger after Thiago Silva committed his future to PSG with Marquinhos likely to join him in the French capital.

Arsenal could miss out on two top targets after it was reported that Real Madrid may offer Gonzalo Higuain as part of a deal for Luis Suarez.

Jonathan Obika is set for a second move to Charlton, though the club say it won't be confirmed for a while yet.

Arsenal youngster Joel Campbell is likely to take on a third loan spell away from the club, his agent has suggested.

Cesc Fabregas could still make the move to Manchester United, with the club going to great lengths to seal the deal.