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Manchester United have made an offer for Benfica Ezequiel Garay as they look to find a long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand.

Marko Marin will discuss all possible options with Chelsea over his future, according to the player's agent

Ajax starlet Viktor Fischer has revealed he wants a new deal with his current club.

Reasons why Radamel Falcao is the high profile signing Arsenal should make, rather than Cavani.

Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao has hinted at a move to Ligue 1 side Paris St Germain (PSG)

Lionel Messi's record fourth Ballon d'Or award puts him a step closer to football immortality

Lionel Messi beats Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta and Cristiano Ronaldo to claim record fourth Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi, who once more set the footballing world alight in 2012, is favourite to claim yet another FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday.

LA Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant, 34, has finally given in and signed up to Twitter, announcing his presence to the world with the opening line on Friday: "The antisocial has become social #mambatweets".

Arsene Wenger confirms interest in Schalke 04 midfielder Lewis Holtby

Everton manager David Moyes has asked Belgian international Marouane Fellaini to learn from Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi and control his temper on field

Adrian Back reminds us of a fantastic year of sumptuous penalties, outrageous misses and sheer brilliance.

Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona striker David Villa in January.

Florentino Perez and Sir Alex Ferguson are delighted with the Round of 16 Champions League draw that sees Real Madrid and Manchester United play each other

Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi can't be seperated, while Pep Guardiola won't re-enter management yet.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has claimed that if Chelsea purchase Radamel Falcao in the January transfer window, it could be positive for Fernando Torres, with the striker able to offer competition to the Spaniard as he continues to display inconsistent form.

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill feels Robin van Persie is as influential to Manchester United as Lionel Messi is to Barcelona.

Liverpool consider bid for David Villa

The 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is impossible to call. But that hasn't stopped us trying...

Manchester City are considering a bid for Barcelona striker David Villa, as rumours over Sergio Aguero's Etihad future intensify.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich willing to pay Atletico Madrid forward Radamel Falcao up to £200,000 per week

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez has been overlooked by Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova, in favour of Spanish international David Villa

Jose Enrique has picked out Andres Iniesta as the one Spanish footballer he would love to convince to join him at Liverpool.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has revealed he became interested in football due to a Japanese cartoon series called Captain Tsubasa.

As Arsenal reportedly close in on signing Klaas Jan Huntelaar, IBTimes UK looks at whether the Dutchman is really what The Gunners need

Lionel Messi etched his name in footballing history once again as the Barcelona forward scored twice against Real Betis to take his goal tally to 86 in 2012

Celtic's Champions League win last night seals a successful run for the side and Scottish football as a whole, with the situation looking far bleaker last summer than they do now.

Latest score updates from the final night of Champions League group phase matches

Argentine feels Mario Balotelli could become World Player of the Year contender.

Manchester City reportedly gain ground over Chelsea in race for Barcelona youngster