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In what will be the biggest game of the opening weekend, Newcastle United will host Tottenham at the Sports Direct Arena

English champions Manchester City have been linked to Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi

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Tottenham have reportedly given up hope of signing FC Porto's midfielder Joao Moutinho, after the Portuguese club slapped an excessively large price tag on the player's services

Arsenal have reportedly succeeded in convincing Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin to stall on his proposed loan move to Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas says the club have had contract with a number of potential replacements for Luka Modric as his move to Real Madrid reaches a conclusion.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will have to continue his search for a new striker after it was revealed that he had failed in a bid to sign Valencia forward Roberto Soldado.

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David Gill believes that Manchester United are on a completely different platform to almost every other club in Europe, as the side confirmed the signing of Robin van Persie last night.

Liverpool manger Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that club officials are currently in discussions with transfer targets as he hopes to bring two new players to Anfield before the end of the transfer window.

Uruguayan international Gaston Ramirez has rejected a contract offer from Tottenham, his agent confirmed, after deeming the wages on offer as unsatisfactory

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Malaga midfielder Isco, who is also believed to be a target for Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levey promised Luka Modric he would be allowed to join Real Madrid this summer, according to Croatia manager Igor Stimac.

Nuri Sahin appears destined to be playing his club football in the Premier League next season, but it is not quite as clear cut when it comes to which side he will be representing.

Liverpool centre-back Daniel Agger has revealed that it would be difficult to remain at Anfield if Barcelona makes an approach for him.

Sergio Agüero has warned Manchester City's rivals that the club will look to continue its dominance of the Premier League and is well placed to do so

Manchester City and West Ham United have been credited with an interest in signing former Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe. There is also reported interest from Turkey and Italy

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso could well be the reason behind Nuri Sahin arriving at Liverpool this summer after it was reported that he had advised the midfielder to make the move to Anfield.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly looking to sign Barcelona youngster Cristian Tello to strengthen his attacking options up wide.

Real Madrid have made contact with Moussa Dembele, the star has confirmed, as the club reportedly look for a replacement for top target Luka Modric as talks with Tottenham stall over the playmaker.

Olympiakos forward Kevin Mirallas has confirmed that his agent has held negotiations with Arsenal over a potential move to the north London side this summer.

Porto forward Hulk has admitted he is ready to quit the Portuguese club this summer and move to new pastures, with the Premier League emerging as the most likely destination

Alex Song has admitted that he would be interested in a move to Spanish giants Barcelona, but insists he is happy to remain at Arsenal.

Reports suggest that Spanish champions Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on a valuation for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric's services

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Liverpool have been drawn against Scottish club Hearts in the play-off for the 2012/13 Europa League campaign

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has been asked to train by himself, in light of continuing rumours and reports linking the Spurs man to Spanish champions Real Madrid

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has been warned that he will have to smash the clubs record transfer fee in order to land Brazil forward Leandro Damiao.

Chelsea have reportedly begun scouting and considering other targets in their search to fill the right back position at Stamford Bridge as the transfer of Spanish right Cesar Azpilicueta hangs in the balance

Spanish champions Real Madrid are set to make another significant signing after it was reported that they were close to completing a £34million deal for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel.