SPORTS

Kevin Strootman is unlikely to be leaving PSV Eindhoven this summer despite reported interest from Inter Milan and Manchester United.

There were reports that the Swans boss is due to hold talks with the Reds' American owners this week but the Welsh club stated that they were pure speculation.

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, who has confirmed his departure from Chelsea this summer, is reportedly considering making a move to Real Madrid despite the 34 year old being heavily linked to joining his former Blues teammate Nicholas Anelka in China, according to a Daily Mail report.

Amidst of all the chaos of van Persie's future and Lille playmaker Eden Hazard rejecting a move to the Emirates, there is some good news for Arsenal after French club Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has confirmed that Olivier Giroud and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa will be open for bids this summer, according to an ESPN report.

Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard ends speculation over his move saying will join Champions League winners Chelsea this summer.

Andy Carroll has admitted that when he first moved to Liverpool it was difficult to fit into a different style of football, but the striker insists that he never considered his £35m price tag to equate to pressure to perform immediately.

Gareth Barry will be replaced by Phil Jageilka in England's squad for the European Championships after an abdomen tear ruled the Manchester City midfielder out of the summer finals.

Spain's Alfonso Ramos has been crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) champion after he beat Bruce Grannec in the final in Dubai.

Charlie Adam believes that Liverpool will take on a top manager this summer, and the midfielder says he'll work hard to impress whoever come into the Anfield fold.

Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder Odil Ahmedov has expressed an interest in a move to Arsenal in the summer.

Swansea have confirmed the signing of Hoffenheim's Gylfi Sigurdsson for a club record £6.8m, but refuted speculation that Liverpool have made a renewed approach for manager Brendan Rodgers.

Laura Robson became the second British exit from the French Open in as many days as the 18-year-old was beaten in straight sets by Spaniard Anabel Medina Garrigues.

Premier League's most wanted man Eden Hazard has revealed that he has made up his mind on which club he will be playing for next season.

Poland have selected their side for the Euro 2012 squad, with Borussia Dortmund trio Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Blaszczykowski and Lukasz Piszczek all included in the co-host's side as they hope to surprise the footballing world with their performances in the tournament.

Mark Webber has insisted that he feels stronger than ever, after the Australian took out a particularly difficult victory in Monaco to win the Grand Prix.

Roberto Martinez has the character to thrive as Liverpool manager should the Spaniard succeed Kenny Dalglish at Anfield, according to club favourite Mark Wright.

Nasser Hussain has praised England captain Andrew Strauss after his side closed in on a series victory against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has been arrested on suspicion of match-fixing, according to reports, with the Italian outfit caught in yet another betting scandal as police investigate a string of claims across the Serie A, Serie B and lower league levels.

Sochaux winger Ryad Boudebouz claims that Liverpool have held preliminary discussions with his agent, regarding a possible move to Anfield in the summer.

New British hepthalon record holder Jessica Ennis can improve during this summer's London 2012 Olympic despite her superb showing in Gotzis, according to former athlete Denise Lewis.

Sigurdsson had a very impressive his loan spell with the Swans after arriving from Germany in January and was instrumental in the Welsh club's 11th place finish in their debut Premier League season.

Scott Parker claims he will be fit and ready for Euro 2012, with the midfielder still in the process of making a comeback from an Achilles injury.

Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has cautioned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because of fears over violence in Poland and Ukraine.

Luke Donald held off the challenge of Paul Lawrie and Justin Rose to retain the BMW PGA Championship and return as world No.1 in emphatic style at Wentworth.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, who has been assured that he is going to lead the Blues attack next season, has another reason to celebrate after he successfully registered his name in Spain's 23-player squad heading to Ukraine and Poland for the 2012 Euros.

Roberto Martinez is rapidly becoming the absolute favourite to land the managerial post at Liverpool and now has the backing of Wigan captain Gary Caldwell. However, he will have to contend with Champions League winning Dutch coach Louis van Gaal

Ferguson might finally step down at the end of next season, leaving the path clear for the Spaniard to succeed him at Old Trafford next year.

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has confirmed he is aware of interest from Real Madrid.

Roy Hodgson's reign as England manager got off to the perfect start in Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium as the visitors recorded a first win against Norway in 32 years.