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Old Trafford prepares for the first game of the season as Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United welcome Martin Jol's Fulham, with new summer signing Robin van Persie set to make his home debut for the Red Devils.

Chelsea follow up the signing of Marseille right back Cesar Azpilicueta with the capture of Wigan Athletic's Victor Moses

Arsene Wenger has hinted at the possibility of more new faces arriving at the Emirates this season before the transfer window shuts on 31 August

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Liverpool are close to agreeing a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin and also stated he expects the deal to be tied up within hours.

Andre Villas-Boas has refused comments the potential sale of Michael Dawson will jeopardise Spurs' chances of success this season

Tottenham's Rafael Van der Vaart is on the brink of a surprise move to Hamburg

Queens Park Rangers are set to continue a busy summer of spending after they entered in to negotiations with Internazionale for goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho reportedly sent "good-luck" texts to Newcastle manager Alan Pardew ahead of the Magpies' Europa League first leg qualifying clash against Greek side Atromitos.

Tottenham Hotspur are being told that they will need to pay in the region of £20million if they are to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Willian.

Liverpool look to hijack proposed move of Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin to Arsenal after Gunners demand permanent deal instead of loan

Luka Modric will finally make his move to Real Madrid permanent, with the playmaker insistent that he leaves Tottenham before the transfer window closes.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are all in contention to sign midfielder Nuri Sahin this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a move for Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote

Reports suggest Queens Park Rangers are set to announce a loan deal for Real Madrid and former Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho

Arsene Wenger has proven that he continues to be a tough negotiator, with Barcelona admitting that it was difficult to get hold of Alex Song.

Santi Cazorla says his biggest footballing inspiration would have to be Zinedine Zidane, saying the World Cup winner is better than the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spanish champions Real Madrid post first team profile for Spurs' Croatian playmaker, Luka Modric, before official confirmation of transfer

Alex Song has revealed that Cesc Fabregas will have a hand in helping him make a smooth move from Arsenal to Barcelona.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is plotting two more additions in the transfer market this summer.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is on course to return to full training within a month.

Arsenal's loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin has reportedly hit a snag - because Arsene Wenger wants a permanent contract clause.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has once again hinted at making a return to the Premier League, admitting he is eager to return as long as English clubs show interest in hiring him.

Tottenham are believed to be in talks with French side Rennes over the proposed transfer of defensive midfielder Yann M'Vila.

Reports suggest Alex Song's sale to Barcelona may have been prompted by incidences of indiscipline and a lack of respect towards Arsene Wenger

Former Liverpool, Newcastle, Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been linked with a free transfer to Stoke City

Manchester United are reportedly considering a proposed season-long loan move for Real Madrid playmaker Kaka

Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard set up Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic and then won a penalty for Frank Lampard, as Chelsea registered a slightly nervous opening day win against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium

Chelsea are reported to have made a fresh bid to sign Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric after the Croatian's move to Real Madrid hit a roadblock.

Manchester City made an accidental £30m bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in 2008, reveals the club's former chief executive Garry Cook.

Arsenal have reportedly identified Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia as a replacement for Alex Song