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Chelsea transfer news: Atletico Madrid have admitted that they will consider selling Radamel Falcao in the summer, with Chelsea and Manchester City believed to be chasing the striker with deep pockets to pay up on transfer fees.

Steven Gerrard has revealed that former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker was one of his idols while growing up.

Marouane Fellaini has been ruled out for three weeks after picking up an injury in Everton's draw with Wigan Athletic

Brendan Rodgers insists that Joe Allen will prove to be a good buy for Liverpool, arguing that he has exhibited qualities that are reminiscent of Paul Scholes.

Manchester United midfielder Anderson feels that the club will struggle when manager Sir Alex Ferguson retires.

German star Mesut Ozil could be heading to England after falling out of favour with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

Stoke star Michael Kightly has claimed that Liverpool's Luis Suarez is ruining the game with his diving techniques, with the Uruguayan under the microscope again for a perceived dive on Sunday.

Britain's Andy Murray says his campaign to be world No.1 by the end of 2012 is likely to culminate in failure.

Manchester United have stepped up their chase for Tom Ince, according to reports, with the winger high on Sir Alex Ferguson's wishlist as he continues to star for Blackpool.

Chelsea have just two senior strikers in Fernando Torres and Daniel Sturridge

Premier League referees are more likely to book foreign players from the same background as most sizable minority groups

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge open FA Centre of Excellence at St George's Park.

Bacary Sagna says Carl Jenkinson can be a future star for Arsenal, with the 20 year old continuing to improve as Arsene Wenger hands him chances with the senior side.

Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen says interest from the likes of Liverpool is special, but adds he has not given any thought to a departure from the Eredivisie side.

Newcastle's ground will be renamed St James' Park, according to reports, after Wonga today confirmed an agreement to be the club's shirt and stadium sponsor for the next four years in a multi-million dollar deal.

Italian club Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal goal keeper Vito Mannone

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher insists he will reclaim his place as a regular member of the Red Devils' first team

Car thieves move in on boxer's £100,000 Range Rover in Birmingham but bite off more than they can chew.

Pat Nevin believes that many are turning on Chelsea because they're such a successful club, rather than because of the actions of John Terry and Ashley Cole, with the former Blue claiming he'd rather be hated for being good than loved for losing.

Ryan Bertrand and Jonjo Shelvey have joined England's squad for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland after Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs pulled out through injury.

Former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez tips Pep Guardiola to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has claimed that contract talks with Theo Walcott are on hold, with the winger having rejected a 'reasonable offer' to continue playing at the club beyond next summer.

Werder Bremen have moved to quash talk of Chelsea's Kevin de Bruyne's unrest at the club, after the Belgian said he was finding it difficult to settle at the Bundesliga side.

Liverpool are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a potential move for Torino centre-back Angelo Ogbonna.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has given his backing for team mate Jonjo Shelvey's call-up to the England senior squad

Chelsea's Frank Lampard is to be offered £1m a month to play for either Shanghai Shenhua or Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League

Arsenal are believed to be interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha as a potential replacement for Theo Walcott.

Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed Ashley Cole has made a personal apology for his criticism of the organisation on Twitter.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has bought and is furnishing a £750,000 apartment in Brescia, Italy, for pregnant girlfriend Raffaella Fico.