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Liverpool are touted to continue actively in the transfer market with numerous rumours suggesting links to various players.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi Hernandez have been shortlisted for the new UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

Arsenal have issued an ultimatum to Barcelona with reports suggest that Arsenal want highly-rated Barca youngster Thiago Alcantara to be included in any move involving the sale of Fabregas to the Spanish champions.

After a very active summer, with the signings of Phil Jones, Ashley Young and David De Gea, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that he will not be signing any more players this summer. However, with Paul Scholes' replacement slot still remaining vacant, player continue to be linked.

Chelsea are finally set to make a splash in the transfer market, after the club chairman Ron Gourlay confirmed that the London side would complete two signings in the next "eight to ten days".

Chelsea got their first convincing pre-season win against the Thailand All Stars on Sunday with a 4-0 win in Bangkok.

The countdown for Copa America 2011 final has begun. The two sides led by Diego Lugano and Justo Villar will be bringing out all their arsenals to prove themselves best in the war of South American soccer.

Manchester United launched a second half comeback, led by Wayne Rooney, to secure a 3-1 win over Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.

After seeing a bid for Everton's Phil Jagielka rejected, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that he would certainly find a new defender to shore up his fragile defence, while the Fabregas and Nasri situations ramble on.

Viera spent his time in Arsenal from 1996 to 2005 winning three Premier League titles.

Chelsea have been told that even an increased bid of £35 million for Tottenham's Luka Modric would be rejected as Spurs manager Harry Redknapp believes the Croat's true value is much higher.

Despite all of the media attention surrounding the potential impact of the NFL Lockout, you'd be surprised by just how little it affects the economy.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick within 21 minutes against Seattle Sounders, after which he spoke of emulating Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Chelsea have been reportedly preparing a third and final bid, around the region of £35 million for Modric, while they close in Barcelona youngster Romeu.

Manchester United are relentless, even in pre-season, as they handed Seattle Sounders a 7-0 trouncing, with Wayne Rooney grabbing a 21-minute hat-trick at the CenturyLink Field.

Toffees reject Arsenal bid for Phil Jagielka

Arsenal get rejected in their bid for Phil Jagielka.

Arsenal could soon have the double boost of signing French winger Franck Ribery and getting Samir Nasri's signature with it after reports suggested that the Gunners were in advanced talks with Bayern Munich for Ribery's signing.

Barcelona are set to add to their Champions League and La Liga winning squad after coming to an agreement with Udinese for a fee on Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez.

Despite Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stating last week that he would attempt to hold on to wantaway midfielder Cesc Fabregas, it has now emerged that the Gunners have been in negotiation with Barcelona about the 24-year-old.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will look to sign Santos midfielder Ganso as a replacement for the retired Paul Scholes, after he recently played down reports linking him to signing Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder.