
Fabio Aurelio has been offered a second chance at Liverpool after new manager Roy Hodgson opted to re-sign the Brazilian full-back.

West Ham manager Avram Grant has dismissed reports that the club could sell midfielder Scott Parker, despite interest from Tottenham.

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has admitted to

Fulham have demanded the removal of Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards after launching legal action against him in relation to his involvement in transfers.

Marouane Chamakh scored on his home debut but

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has launched a furious attack on the timing of England's friendly against Hungary and criticised his own club's "crazy" scheduling of "too many" pre-season matches.

David James revealed that he turned down more lucrative offers - including from Premier League clubs - to sign for Bristol City for football and family reasons, with the England goalkeeper immediately targeting a return to the top-flight with the Robins.

Sunderland's Kieran Richardson has signed a new three-year contract which keep him at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2013.

Sir Alex Ferguson described new signing Javier Hernandez as "first class'' after the striker scored against Manchester United as they went down to a 3-2 defeat by Chivas Guadalajara on the final game of their Americas tour.

Mexico defender Rafael Marquez is leaving Barcelona on a free transfer, after the reigning La Liga champions agreed to release him from his contract.

Sir Alex Ferguson described new signing Javier Hernandez as "first class'' after the striker scored against Manchester United as they went down to a 3-2 defeat by Chivas Guadalajara on the final game of their Americas tour.

Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi has invited Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez to make a bid for him, admitting that he "could never say no to a side like Inter".

Chelsea are still on track to sign Neymar from Santos and Ramires from Benfica, though Blues owner Roman Abramovich is refusing to pay an inflated price for the Brazilian pair.

Manchester City are trying to offload close to 30 players, ranging from internationals to juniors, according to some of the world's leading football agents.

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France's youngsters have redeemed the nation's football reputation by beating Spain 2-1 in the Under-19 European Championship final on home soil on Friday.

Manchester United signing Javier Hernandez scored against his new team while playing the first half for old club Chivas Guadalajara as the Mexican side won 3-2 in Friday night's friendly.

France midfielder Alou Diarra has insisted he is committed to Bordeaux despite ongoing interest from French champions Marseille.

Lyon boss Claude Puel has hinted he would be prepared to sell striker Bafetimbi Gomis to Fenerbahce.

Stuttgart have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid over midfielder Sami Khedira.

West Brom have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

With Barcelona's advances subdued for now, Arsene Wenger has challenged wantaway captain Cesc Fabregas to help drive Arsenal towards Premier League title next season.

Mallorca have failed in their appeal against expulsion from this season's Europa League. UEFA announced earlier this month it had denied the Spanish side entry to the upcoming season's competition after deeming that they had fallen foul of financial regulations relating to their debts.

Northern Ireland football chiefs have suffered a defeat in their attempts to prevent players switching to play for Republic of Ireland.

Barcelona sporting vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the Spanish champions "respect" Arsenal's wish not to sell Cesc Fabregas and insists there is no dialogue between the two clubs at present.