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Roy Hodgson has rejected claims that England are gearing up to play long ball with his inclusion of Andy Carroll in the starting line-up, with Ashley Young operating behind him. Hodgson responded that by saying that Rinus Michels, the man behind the famed ‘Total Football’ philosophy, always insisted on having a big man upfront who would [...]

Everton are monitoring Senegalese forward Dame N’Doye, and want to make a £6 million bid for him, according to Mirror Football . The African attacker plays for Danish side FC Copenhagen, and has stared for the Scandinavian side over the last two seasons. With Champions League experience under his belt also, David Moyes has identified N’Doye as a [...]

Arsenal are believed to have bid £6.5 million for France international striker Olivier Giroud, according to Mirror Football. The forward hit 21 goals in 36 games for Montpellier this season to unexpectedly lead them to the Ligue 1 title, and will represent his country at Euro 2012. Giroud has captured the attention of Arsene Wenger, who hopes [...]

Tottenham are believed to be on the verge of signing Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen, according to The Guardian . The White Hart Lane club have made the impressive Belgium international their number one transfer target this summer, with the Eredivisie man thought to be impressed with the dedication and commitment of Spurs to landing his signature. Daniel Levy [...]

West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie has admitted that he wants to move to a bigger club this summer, and will consider any potential options arising. The Nigeria international has shown glimpses of brilliance for the Hawthorns club over the last couple of seasons, but struggled with injuries in 2011-12. However, with Arsenal linked with the Baggies [...]

Manchester United are set to raise their offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Shinji Kagawa to £13 million, according to The Daily Mail . The Japan international has been a star in Germany over the last number of seasons, but with the Asian attacking midfielder’s contract expiring in 12 months time a move abroad seems likely. With Arsenal also [...]

Spain’s Alfonso Ramos is the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) champion after triumphing over Bruce Grannec to win the thrilling final in Dubai. Ramos has now netted himself a cool 20,000USD grand prize, a ticket to the Ballon d’Or Gala and the prestigious accolade of being crowned the 2012 FIFA Interactive World Cup Champion. With [...]

West Brom are a step closer to replacing outgoing manager Roy Hodgson, as a second round of talks with Claudio Ranieri is thought to have been positive, according to The Telegraph . The eccentric coach has been out of work since he was sacked in March by Inter Milan, but the Baggies board are eager to bring the [...]

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has admitted that he hit rock bottom in 2011-12, but has vowed to improve and lead the Stamford Bridge club’s line next term. Poor performances and a lack of goals plagued the Spain international, but the forward is ready to hit the ground running next season. “At Chelsea I am very happy [...]

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Roberto Martinez is in talks with Liverpool over their vacant manager’s post, but as yet nothing has been decided. The Spanish head coach has kept the Latics in the Premier League over the last number of years, and led the DW Stadium side to beat Manchester United, Arsenal and [...]

Goal-line technology will be introduced in England’s international friendly against Belgium on June 2nd. The footballing world have been split over whether additional technology should be used to help official make correct decisions regarding whether the ball crossed the goal-line. However, Fifa have confirmed that they are dabbling with the idea of introducing technology after seeing [...]

With Danny Welbeck carrying an injury, Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is set to lead the line for England this summer, according to The Telegraph . The Anfield hitman has had a largely inconsistent 2011-12 campaign, but improved towards the end of the season with goals for the Merseyside club. Welbeck is still suffering from an ankle injury that [...]

Manchester City are ready to turn their transfer attention to Athletic Bilbao’s Javi Martinez, and will bid £25 million for him according to The Daily Mail . The versatile 23-year-old can play at centre-back or as a holding midfielder, but is thought that Roberto Mancini sees the Bilbao man as a partner to Vincent Kompany at the back. [...]

Chelsea have identified Didier Drogba’s international team-mate Seydou Doumbia as the outgoing man’s potential replacement, according to The Daily Mail . The west London club are in the market for a new striker after the Champions League winning hero announced his departure from Stamford Bridge, with an overhaul of the club’s squad expected this summer. Fellow Ivory Coast [...]

Tottenham are ready to make a move for West Brom defender Jonas Olsson in the transfer window, Mirror Football indicate. The Sweden international is entering the last year of his contract at the Hawthorns, and is believed to be available for as little as £3 million, with the Baggies concerned that they will lose the Scandinavian for [...]

Chelsea are one of four Premier League clubs chasing Porto forward Hulk, according to the player’s agent. The Stamford Bridge club have been credited with an interest in the Brazil international for some time now, as they look for a replacement for Didier Drogba in attack. The South American attacker has been a key man for [...]

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has stated that he will not leave the club this summer, despite interest from Real Madrid. The Argentina international has been a major part of the newly-crowned champions’ first team since signing from Atletico Madrid last summer, and scored the winning goal against QPR on the last day of the season [...]

Roberto Di Matteo is ready to reject a one-year contract offer from Chelsea to become their manager, as he wants a long-term deal according to The Sun . The Italian trainer took over from the axed Andre Villas Boas and transformed the west London club’s fortunes in a couple of months, winning the FA Cup and the Champions [...]

England captain Steven Gerrard has admitted that he is relishing the underdogs tag as England travel to Euro 2012. The Three Lions do not have the same hype as usual going into the international tournament, with new boss Roy Hodgson picking the Anfield talisman as his skipper. However, Gerrard feels that England can cause a few [...]

England have held their first training session ahead of Euro 2012, with Danny Welbeck and Glen Johnson not able to take part. The sprightly forward has not played since picking up an ankle injury in the Manchester derby, and Roy Hodgson is now believed to be sweating over the Manchester United attacker’s fitness, according to The Guardian . [...]