Nick Moore

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed an interest in AS Roma attacking midfielder Julio Baptista, according to reports in Italy.

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels has revealed he rejected a ‘tempting offer’ from a club before agreeing to extend his contract at the Westfalenstadion.

Former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires has welcomed speculation linking him with a return to the Premier League after four seasons in La Liga with Villarreal.

Speed Go from sluggish to speedy with these core and leg exercises  

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has admitted he was “close” to joining Manchester United during the summer transfer window.

Former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou believes he would have enjoyed more playing time at Stamford Bridge had Jose Mourinho not left the club prematurely in 2007.

Brazil defender Thiago Silva admits his country could struggle at next summer's World Cup.

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has been urged to leave the club, with Bayern Munich and Juventus reported to be keen on the Bosnian.

Arsenal duo Bacary Sagna and Robin van Persie have revealed that Gunners’ legend Thierry Henry wants to stay in North London, but is committed to parent club New York Red Bulls.

Sol Campbell says that if Arsenal do not sign several experienced players during the summer they will not challenge for Premier League glory next year.

Roberto Di Matteo is not underestimating Benfica after Chelsea were drawn to face the Portuguese outfit in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Real Madrid playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has revealed that Arsenal forward Robin van Persie came close to luring him to Emirates Stadium.

Demba Ba has not shown any signs of wanting to leave Newcastle United, according to manager Alan Pardew.

Roberto Mancini is adamant that Manchester City defender Kolo Toure won’t be sold during the January transfer window.

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle fears a number of his squad may struggle to compete against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday following the collapse of Fabrice Muamba.

Arsenal Chairman Peter Hill-Wood has insisted that the club have not heard from Barcelona since rejecting their first bid for captain Cesc Fabregas.

Cesc Fabregas is eager to complete his long-awaited switch to Barcelona this summer, according to Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna.

Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann believes the introduction of centres of excellence to develop younger players post-Euro 2004 has had an influential role in the country's rejuvination.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro is happy in England but would welcome the opportunity to test his abilities in Serie A, according to his agent.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has heaped praise upon Dutch international Wesley Sneijder.