SPORTS

As Lucas Leiva was ruled out for the season with a knee injury, transfer rumours surrounding Liverpool went into overdrive, with the club now searching for a replacement for the player described by Jamie Carragher as 'our best player.'

England legend Sir Geoff Hurst has backed Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck to force his way into Fabio Capello's squad for next summer's European Championships.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou believes modern football is too business led and the inevitable riches on offer challenges the loyalty of footballers.

Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit has called on Manchester United to sign Wesley Sneijder in the January transfer window, with the playmaker said to still be a potential target for Sir Alex Ferguson.

Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger have reunited after deciding to give love another try.

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic believes his love of defending and apparent revelry in making robust challenges shouldn't be mistaken for being a dirty player.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou believes Arsene Wenger will remain at the Emirates for many years to come.

Chelsea will have to meet Josip Ilicic's release clause if they hope to land the midfielder, according to Palermo sporting director Luca Cattani.

Nemanja Vidic admits his patently obviously broken nose is a testament to his uncompromising defending and unwavering commitment to Manchester United.

Flintoff or Freddie was complaining about the entry fee charged at his daughter's school Christmas play.

Rooney and his wife, Coleen, have won a court ruling against sports management firm, Proactive.

Andre Villas-Boas, Sir Alex Ferguson and Fabio Capello react to their teams' performance in the season.

Andy Townsend has described Fernando Torres’ current woes at Chelsea as “the nightmare that doesn’t seem to end".

Paul Scholes believes that Manchester United's youngsters will get better with time, despite their demoralising loss to Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup quarter final.

Liverpool have confirmed midfielder Lucas Leiva will miss the rest of the season after he sustained a knee injury against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that money will be available for Chelsea in the January transfer window, but the under-siege manager said that the club will only buy new players if they believe they're getting a good deal.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has insisted that he made the right decision to move from lower league side Southampton to Arsenal in the summer, despite the youngster knowing his playing time would be considerably limited with an all-star Gunners squad.

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has admitted he has yet to make a decision over his future, despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou has fuelled speculation linking him with a January move to Marseille after he refused to rule out a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Real Madrid star Pepe believes that if he were president of the club, he would sign Nicolas Gaitan, putting Manchester United on alert to make a bid for the playmaker as soon as possible if they wish to beat the competition.

There is no truth to the rumours linking Manchester United with a January move for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotić, according to the player's agent.

Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock believes that Ashley Young is a 'modern day great', as Aston Villa prepare to take on Manchester United on Saturday

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has teased Ryan Giggs for selecting Wayne Rooney in his quiz team to face the Scot’s backroom staff at their annual Christmas showdown.

Arsenal number one Wojciech Szczesny believes Manchester City have spent too much money in their quest to become the Premier League's best side.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have been made official ambassadors for Team GB and Paralympics GB in the run-up and during the 2012 London games.

Liverpool will play Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup with the winners set to face either Crystal palace or Cardiff in the final on 26 February.

Former Liverpool striker Ryan Babel has recounted the bizarre feud he had with a children's entertainer dressed as the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants.

David Villa has insisted that he is not listening to rumours connecting him with other clubs, as Liverpool reportedly chase the striker for a January swoop.

Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher believes Maxi Rodriguez is a crucial part of the club's current success despite his peripheral role under Kenny Dalglish.