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Anderson says he will happily partner any of Manchester United's top midfielders, with the Brazilian keen to get into the new season injury-free and back to his best.

Former West Ham United defender Tony Gale believes Andy Carroll would be an ideal signing for The Hammers should Liverpool make him available for a loan.

Britain's Adam Gemili warmed-up for his Olympic debut in the grand manner by winning 100m gold at the World Junior Championships with a personal best time in Barcelona.

More troops are to be deployed because of concerns that private security firm G4S personnel may not be enough.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has dismissed reports suggesting Barcelona are interested in signing midfielder Yohan Cabaye.

Britain's Bradley Wiggins came through a gruelling 10th stage of the Tour de France to retain the yellow jersey and his lead over defending champion Cadel Evans as home favourite Thomas Voeckler took victory.

England one-day captain Alastair Cook has hailed all facets of his side after claiming their 10th successive victory in the 50-over game by crushing Australia by seven wickets at Old Trafford.

Yossi Benayoun says he's ready to shine in his second spell at Chelsea, with the playmaker returning to Stamford Bridge after a season-long loan-spell at Arsenal.

Aaron Ramsey will be consulted before Wales manager Chris Coleman selects Ryan Shawcross for the side, after the Arsenal starlet was left with a broken leg in the aftermath of a tackle from the Stoke defender in 2010.

First Chinese Olympic athletes arrive for 2012 games, and the majority will be staying in Leeds - including gold hopeful Sun Yang

Chelsea youngster Kevin De Bruyne says he is already feeling at home at Stamford Bridge, with the former Genk starlet bonding with Eden Hazard and Marko Marin as he gets ready for his first season with the Blues.

West Ham Untied co-owner David Gold claims the club would be interested in Liverpool striker Andy Carroll should he become available.

Tottenham have announced that Steffen Freund will take Andre Villas-Boas' assistant position at White Hart Lane, as the new Spurs manager insisting he wants to take the club to win titles.

Manchester United are in hot water again over dealings with their younger players, with Danny Welbeck believed to be having contractual disagreements with the club as the transfer window hits full swing.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says he is thrilled that manager Roberto Mancini has signed a five-year deal with the club.

Celtic and South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng is one of Liverpool's summer transfer targets.

Rob Elliot has signalled his intention to challenge Newcastle keeper Tim Krul for a spot in the starting line up next season, with the reserve stopper aiming to stand up and be counted by Alan Pardew.

Brendan Rodgers believes that Luis Suarez, Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel all have big roles to play in the Liverpool line-up next season, with the incoming manager revealing that all three are on board for his plan for the squad in the short and long term.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Freidel believes Luka Modric will leave the club this summer if a ready-made replacement can be found.

Roma striker Fabio Borini is interested in a move to Liverpool this summer, claims the player's agent.

Paul Scholes has admitted that former Manchester United star David Beckham will be disappointed not to be included in the Olympic Team GB squad, while he revealed Ryan Giggs is excited about taking on the world's best youngsters in the tournament.

Liverpool have contacted Borussia Dortmund to enquire about the availability of midfielder Jakub Blaszczykowski.

Harry Redknapp has insisted that he is yet to be contacted by the Russian Football Union, but the former Tottenham manager admitted it would be a fantastic job for whoever they choose.

Manchester United have made an initial bid in excess of £20mn for Brazil and Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura.

The first Chinese Olympic athletes to arrive in the UK are settling into their training routine.

Arsene Wenger believes that China could pave the way for top quality football in the future, with the Arsenal manager looking forward to visiting the country as part of his side's pre-season trip.

Jonjo Shelvey says he's delighted to have signed a new deal with Liverpool

Barcelona are contemplating a move for former midfielder Oriol Romeu, according to talkSPORT.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Didier Drogba's departure from Chelsea is good news given the striker's experience of the big occasion.