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The agent of Keisuke Honda has told The International Business Times UK that reports of Liverpool and Arsenal's interest in the highly rated Japanese international are only "rumours".

The Football League today announced that it has agreed headline sponsors for three of its key categories for the Football League Awards 2012. The Perform Group, Football Manager and Mitre will sponsor the Best Marketing Campaign, Outstanding Managerial Achievement and Goal of the Year categories respectively.

Liverpool transfer rumour: Reds face a battle to sign reputed long-term CSKA Moscow target Keisuke Honda after the Russian side's coach warned the midfielder was unlikely to be sold in the January transfer window.

Arsenal transfer news: Matias Suarez has insisted he will not leave Anderlecht in the January transfer window, even if the forward were given the option of moving to Arsenal.

Olympic Games site in Stratford 95% complete as project reaches historic day in run-up to 27 July opening.

Liverpool transfer rumour: Liverpool are chasing 17 year old Nantes striker Jawad Boukabous, according to French media, with the youngster drawing the attention of numerous European clubs with his performances.

Manchester United cannot afford Wesley Sneijder's lucrative wage demands according to Italian football agent Enzo Bronzetti, who suggests the Red Devils are once again likely to fail in any purported effort to lure the midfielder to Old Trafford this month.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush still believes his former club can finish in the top four in May but cautioned fans that it will be another season before the Reds can mount a credible Premier League title challenge.

Arsenal Transfer News: Swansea City defender Neil Taylor has moved to distance himself from rumours of a possible move to Arsenal by claiming he is happy and settled at the Liberty Stadium.

Liverpool transfer rumour: Dijon midfielder Benjamin Corgnet is set to leave the club in the summer, according to manager Patrice Carteron, with Liverpool said by numerous press outlets to be chasing the Frenchman.

Sky Sports pundit Ray Wilkins has praised Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson for coercing Paul Scholes out of retirement.

Liverpool Transfer Rumour: England Under-21 international Marc Albrighton has urged Liverpool-target Darren Bent to stay at Aston Villa during the January transfer window.

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is once again being linked with a sensational return to Old Trafford following the former World and European player of the year's lack of a goal celebration during Real Madrid's 5-1 win over Granada on Sunday.

Mario Gotze has revealed that he would consider signing a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund, with the Arsenal target insisting he is not seeking a move to another club.

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has lauded Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement on the eve of Sunday's Manchester derby.

Wayne Rooney has hit out at criticism surrounding Vincent Kimpany's red card in the Manchester United and Manchester City derby yesterday, insisting that it was the correct decision by ref Chris Foy.

Martin Keown believes the return of Paul Scholes will provide Manchester United with a major boost this season given Sir Alex Ferguson's well-documented problems in midfield.

In-form Newcastle United striker Demba Ba could be available for less than £7m, according to Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists he will back David De Gea for long term success at Manchester United, despite the goalkeeper suffering some setbacks as he gets through his first season in the Premier League.

Mark Hughes and Rafa Benitez are the frontrunners for the Queens Park Rangers managerial position after the west London Premier League club sacked Neil Warnock on Sunday night.

BBC pundit Alan Hansen has revealed that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and his Manchester United counterpart, Sir Alex Ferguson, get on "much better than people think".

Manchester United striker Michael Owen will not be back from injury until the middle of February, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has called on Kenny Dalglish and Sir Alex Ferguson to put an end to the current hostile atmosphere between the two clubs in the wake of the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra case.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he hopes to have Tom Cleverley back at the beginning of February.

Arsene Wenger has insisted that Arsenal are doing everything they can to keep hold of Theo Walcott, amongst interest from clubs including Juventus in the winger.

Manchester United will face Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup after Sir Alex Ferguson's side drew Kenny Dalglish's on Sunday, following the Red Devils' victory over their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City at the Etihad.

Manchester United have confirmed Paul Scholes has rejoined the club with immediate effect until the end of the season.

Security breach after police move freely around 2012 Olympic park with a 'bomb'.

Dame Kelly Homes, Olympics chamapion, said that Pippa Middleton would promote her charity ahead of London Olympics.