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Santi Cazorla says his biggest footballing inspiration would have to be Zinedine Zidane, saying the World Cup winner is better than the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tom Huddlestone is close to joining Stoke on a season-long loan deal as Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas continues to ring the changes at White Hart Lane.

Yossi Benayoun wants Chelsea to lower their asking price in order for him to be able to complete a move away from the club this summer.

Spanish champions Real Madrid post first team profile for Spurs' Croatian playmaker, Luka Modric, before official confirmation of transfer

Graeme Souness believes that Andy Carroll and Steven Gerrard could be the difference between Liverpool and Hearts when the Reds travel for their first Europa League match tomorrow night.

Manchester United have revealed that Angelo Henrquez has been granted a work permit which allows the striker to register and play for the club.

Andre Santos has been arrested for dangerous driving while rumours connecting Yann M'Vila to the Gunners resurface

Everton's new Belgian forward, Kevin Mirallas, has admitted to snubbing an offer from Arsenal in favour of first team action at Goodison Park

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will finally have more options in attack after it was announced that Emmanuel Adebayor had joined on a permanent transfer.

Queens Park Rangers are set to continue their summer spending after they were reportedly close to completing a deal to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson.

Andy Murray will follow Olympic singles gold with his first grand slam title at the US Open, according to former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic and ex-British No.1 Tim Henman.

Rapper 50 cent is ready to show the boxing world that he needs to be taken seriously after it was reported that a November show run by TMT Promotions would feature Yuriokis Gamboa and Andre Dirrell.

Alex Song has revealed that Cesc Fabregas will have a hand in helping him make a smooth move from Arsenal to Barcelona.

AS Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi has confirmed he will stay with the Serie A giants following reports over a potential move to Manchester City.

Endurance athlete Diana Nyad fails another bid to set open-water record with 100-mile swim from Havana to Florida Keys.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is plotting two more additions in the transfer market this summer.

Paul Pogba has revealed that he left Manchester United because he didn't feel Sir Alex Ferguson was keeping his promise to play the midfielder.

Manchester City look to have failed in their effort to land Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi as the 29 year old has reportedly made up his mind to extend his time at his childhood club

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is not planning to leave the club this summer, with the Mexico international planning to stay for the entirety of his contract.

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is close to completing a deal for Tottenham Hotspur pair Jermaine Jenas and Danny Rose.

Swansea City coach Alan Curtis has revealed that winger Scott Sinclair is close to completing a move to Manchester City.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is on course to return to full training within a month.

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has been charged by the FA with misconduct following an incident involving the manager pushing assistant referee Peter Kirkup during his side's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at St James Park.

Alex Oxlade Chamberlain insists that Arsenal doesn't need Robin van Persie to challenge for trophies, with Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud providing the side with all the scoring power they need for the season ahead.

Sergio Garcia will earn a sixth Ryder Cup cap for Europe after he claimed his first PGA Tour title for four years at the Wyndham Championship.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes that it is a lack of potency in front of goal that is costing the club the chance to compete at the very top of the league.

Arsenal's loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin has reportedly hit a snag - because Arsene Wenger wants a permanent contract clause.

Roberto Martinez has revealed that he rejected an offer to manage Liverpool, with the Spaniard unable to leave Dave Whelan at Wigan for the club that now have Brendan Rodgers in their managerial position.

Newcastle United will have to contest with Premier League rivals Fulham in order to complete a deal for FC Twente defender Douglas.