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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.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their on-going pursuit of Yoann Gourcuff after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed the midfielder will not be leaving the club in January.

Liverpool legend Steve McManaman believes the return of Steven Gerrard will help kick-start Andy Carroll's Anfield career, starting with Friday's FA Cup third round clash with Oldham at Anfield.

Recession in the West, euro breakup, tighter budgets in Britain and a jittery Asian economy paint bleak picture, according to Centre for Economic and Business Research.

Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder looks certain to remain at Inter Milan during the January transfer window but hinted at the possibility of a move abroad at the end of the season.

Manchester United have allegedly been dealt a huge boost in their protracted efforts to lure Wesley Sneijder to Old Trafford, after Inter Milan reportedly dropped their lofty valuation of the Serie A star.

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, who is estimated more than £30 million, is also there on Villas-Boas' radar.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has played down reports linking him with a move to Manchester United as a possible successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rafael van der Vaart has pledged his future to Tottenham and revealed he has no intention of leaving White Hart Lane in January.

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he is not considering his future at the moment, as the former Manchester United superstar collected an award for Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year in Dubai on Wednesday night.

Irina Shayk steals spotlight from boyfriend Ronaldo in lingerie ad campaign.

The agent of long-term Arsenal and Liverpool target Eden Hazard has issued a very public come-and-get-me plea to a host of Europe's top clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City.

The Welsh winger put up an amazing show at Carrow Road netting the two goals which catapulted Spurs into the third slot in the Premier League table.

Yann M'Vila admits he is glad he spurned the rumoured advances from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool in the summer because he feels his career has benefited from remaining at Rennes.

John Barnes believes that Liverpool need to make it a priority to purchase a striker in January, with Real Madrid hitman Gonzalo Higuain at the top of the Reds legend's list of candidates.

Rumoured Arsenal and Manchester United target Mario Götze has admitted he would prefer to play in Spain than in the Premier League.

Schalke 04 striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.

The 19-year-old is one of the most coveted young talents in European football and a primary target for Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger.

Edinson Cavani has continued to play the line that he is happy at Napoli, but the Manchester United and City striker target has admitted that a move is always a possibility in the future.

Mesut Ozil has insisted he is happy at Real Madrid, as rumours surround a possible deal for the playmaker to move to Liverpool in the January transfer window.

Manchester United face a fight from Spain to get hold of long-standing target Mario Gotze, with the playmaker reportedly admitting that he would prefer to move to La Liga than England.

According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid have approached Chelsea amid conjecture Jose Mourinho is endeavouring to sell Kaka next month.

Neymar has made no formal agreement with Barcelona to move to the club at this stage, according to the Brazil international, with his father insisting he is a free agent after his contract with Santos finishes.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he approached Martin Jol about the vacant assistant's post when Carlos Queiroz left the club in 2003.

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has refuted reports linking him with a lucrative move to Manchester United or Chelsea next month.

Manchester United have drafted in the agent that brokered deals for Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, and David De Gea in order to push through a transfer for Benfica talisman Nicolás Gaitán.

Manchester United target Ganso has ruled out a move to Barcelona, though the playmaker has admitted he would love to play for the Catalan giants for just one game to stand up alongside the world's best.

Manchester United are yet to make an offer for Mario Gotze or Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund have insisted, with the duo hot property as the January transfer window edges closer.

Didier Drogba has called on Neymar to make the move to Europe and show his worth for a top team, as Chelsea continue to be connected to the Brazil international.

David Villa has injured his left tibia in Barcelona's FIFA Club World Cup match-up with Al Sadd, putting an end to speculation that the striker is set for a move to Liverpool.