May 8
Jay: "I imagine the glee here will be unbearable today but there you go. We had to win, we go 3-0 up and we start sniffing a gain in goal difference, a deflected goal gives them a sniff and fair play they took it. No excuses, we weren't tired, we were naive if anything. You can't always outscore everyone and we all know our defence hasn't been good enough this year, we are going to fall just short. Unless there is a huge slip up now by City then it's over for us. We have CL football again and we've had an amazing season, you can mock all you like, I'm proud of our season, how we've played, they style in which we've played and what we've achieved considering we were told constantly that City, Chelsea, Utd, Arsenal, Spurs, Everton are all better than us. As for Suarez tears, maybe tears are only ok if your John Terry or someone? He knew this was the moment we lost the league, it's an emotive game but Brad will be on his usual wind up."
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Brad Smith: "Well that was jolly good fun. The team that played 41 games this season looked absolutely shattered in the last ten minutes last night. Can you imagine where Liverpool would be had they had extended cup runs or an energy sapping European campaign to deal with? 5th? 6th? Who knows, but the excuse of tiredness surely does not cut it. Maybe a pointer towards Man United next season, although their battle with spurs to not be top 6 this season is one of the funnier things the Premier League has seen. Can't be having Suarez sobbing on the pitch last night. What was that all about? I can only imagine crying like that at the unexpected loss of a loved one, utterly bizarre. Much like his bite last season, I reckon that's a ploy to get out "I'm heartbroken, I have to leave". Finally, still laughing at Real Madrid throwing away La Liga. Another team massively reliant on one player. That Ronaldo goal in the last minute was simply outrageous. Incredible."
0810
This was also very funny. Spurs get through social media managers quicker than they get through football managers.
0805
For the seven humans who don't yet know what happened last night, 3-0 is a dangerous lead.
0802
Mails to Dave.Tickner@bskyb.com please.
0800
Here's today's Paper Talk, confirming that John Terry will get a new Chelsea deal. Or that he won't. Other tish and fipsy includes Spurs moving for Roberto Martinez as their new manager, and Thomas Muller joining Manchester United.
0758
Morning everyone. Well. That was a thing and a half, wasn't it? We'll try and be grown up about it. It wasn't at all funny. At all.
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May 12
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of striker Josip Drmic from Nurnberg. Drmic was linked with a move to Arsenal earlier this year, but Bayer have won the race for his signature on a five-year deal.
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11:27
Marco Reus has ruled out a summer move to Man Utd by insisting he is staying with Borussia Dortmund for next season.
11:01
AC Milan playmaker Kaka has announced that he wants to remain at the Italian club next season despite the Rossoneri looking set to miss out on European football.
11:00
Schalke midfielder Julian Draxler has reiterated his desire to stay at Schalke this summer. The 20-year-old has been a target for Arsenal over the past 12 months and they showed an interest both last summer and in January.
10:32
Sky Sports understands a host of Premier League clubs are weighing up a move for Swansea defender Neil Taylor. The likes of Tottenham, Southampton, West Ham and Hull City are all keeping tabs on Taylor who is considering his future at the Liberty Stadium.
10:28
Georgios Samaras has revealed that his time at Celtic is set to come to an end but says he had been keen to stay. The Greek striker has been with the cub since January 2008, having joined on an initial loan deal from Manchester City before making the move permanent six months later.
I'm leaving, that's for sure, but it was not my decision. I never had an offer from the club.
10:18
Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban admits he is flattered by interest being shown in him.
8:34
PAPER TALK
Here's what's making headlines on the back pages this morning...
DAILY MAIL: Chelsea have opened talks with Atletico Madrid in an attempt to complete the £32m signing of striker Diego Costa ahead of the World Cup.
DAILY MIRROR: Hull City are interested in Cardiff striker Fraizer Campbell, 26, who wants to leave the club after Premier League relegation and would be available for as little as £800,000 because of an escape clause in his contract.
DAILY STAR: Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United are eyeing 34-year-old Barcelona playmaker Xavi, despite the Spain international still having two years left on his contract.
More on those stories and plenty others in our full Paper Talk feature.
8:21
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits this summer's transfer market holds the key to his side's title bid for next season.
Next season if we do our work in a successful way in the summer market, which I know the club is trying to do everything to make that a successful period for us, then if we do that I want to start day one saying we are going to fight for the title
6:38
Good morning and welcome back to our live Transfer blog, we will have all the morning's top headlines for you shortly in Paper Talk.
23:29
That's you lot for Sunday's transfer's updates...join us again on Monday morning. Thank you and good night.
22:42
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew insists he has not given up on the chase to sign striker Loic Remy on a permanent deal.
We're not completely resigned (on Remy), we're working hard to keep him. He has been an important part of our season - if you take him away, we'll need to replace him for sure.
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May 13
Thank you for joining us in the TC. We will be open on Mondays until the end of the World Cup so join us right here again next week at the same time.
2300
Our video index has details on both of tonight's big stories.
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Rio Ferdinand has said: "I have thought long and hard over the last few months about my future, and after 12 fantastic years playing for what I regard as the best club in the world, I have decided the time is right for me to move on."
2136
Here's the second huge story. Chelsea have agreed a £32million deal with Atletico Madrid for striker Diego Costa, according to Sky sources.
2120
Two massive stories to bring you late on tonight. We start with the news Rio Ferdinand has confirmed his time at Manchester United will end this summer.
2114
Swansea have announced the release of strike duo Leroy Lita and David Ngog, while Roland Lamah and Alvaro Vazquez have returned to their Primera Division parent clubs.
1952
Another one bites the dust. Brighton have accepted the resignation of manager Oscar Garcia.
1814
No surprise, but Fulham boss Felix Magath expects loan signings Darren Bent and Lewis Holtby to return to their parent clubs following the Cottagers' relegation with no prospect of the moves being made permanent.
1758
Kevin: "Fair enough point Dave, but outside, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Netherlands (who have never won the tournament), which nations consistently perform so much better at the World Cup? This is my point. There are 6 or 7 teams who typically produce on the top stage. Spain underachieved for decades before their recent successes. France are hit and miss. I just don't see which teams ahve been that much better on the international stage than England over the last 10 years. Portugal? They're performances have been about the same - hit and miss. They needed a playoff to qualify this time around. Who are all these teams who are so much better and so much more consistent than England?" I wasn't particularly having a go at England; the comment actually came as a response to someone saying they wouldn't get out of the group. I completely agree that England are a solid (and consistent, which was exactly the point) 'second tier' nation. Excellent record in qualifying, very good record in the group stages, terrible record in knockout games.
1750
So these official team slogans for the World Cup are predictably awful/funny. England's is truly terrible, but at least it's not as bad as Australia's.
1730
Rob: "I would've put no goalscorer but thought that might not make sense to some of the viewers. Always safer when the likes of Frank Sinclair, Jamie Carragher or Martin Skrtel are about." I call it Ramon Vega Insurance
1714
Stuttgart have named Armin Veh their new head coach.
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Rob: "Kevin, If one man can take a mediocre side to almost being PL champions, I would say that with Cavani alongside he could be more than enough to beat England. Time will tell. I'll certainly be backing 0-0 vs Italy to get the ball rolling." England v Italy No Goalscorer - will be the most popular bet of the whole World Cup.
1700
Rich: "This is still my favourite.... TS: "I watched him (Christian Eriksen) at 17 years of age at Wembley for Denmark and I rang [Tottenham chairman] Daniel Levy the day after and said that he needed to sign this boy - £10million later he is finally here, so that is all good news" CE: "I have never played at Wembley"."
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Kevin Brown: "England are very good at qualifying for tournaments, getting through the group stage, and then immediately getting knocked out"? You probably should do some fact checking. Of the 21 times England have played in a major tournament, they've failed to get past the first knockout round only 9 times. That's less than half. When you also consider that 8 of those competitions were the European Championships which typically has a stronger overall field than the World Cup, I wouldn't say that they're known for immediately getting knocked out. As to Rob's comment, Uruguay aren't any better than England. Outside their strikers who do they have that would strike terror into any heart? Italy are notorious slow starters so I think England will progress from the group, beat Colombia in the R16 and lost to Brazil in the quarters. That would put them where they belong. Top 10 in the world but defintiely not top 5." In the last eight major tournaments, England have qualified for seven, got through the group stage of six and gone out in the first knockout round four times. The other two times they beat deeply mediocre teams in the last 16 and lost in the quarter-finals at the first sight of proper opposition in the knockouts. England have been past the quarter-finals of a major tournament four times ever and haven't emerged victorious from any knockout game against high-quality opponents since Euro 96 (and that was on penalties, against a Spain side that wasn't really all that). I think it's a fair summary.
Thank you for joining us in the TC. We will be open on Mondays until the end of the World Cup so join us right here again next week at the same time.
2300
Our video index has details on both of tonight's big stories.
2142
Rio Ferdinand has said: "I have thought long and hard over the last few months about my future, and after 12 fantastic years playing for what I regard as the best club in the world, I have decided the time is right for me to move on."
2136
Here's the second huge story. Chelsea have agreed a £32million deal with Atletico Madrid for striker Diego Costa, according to Sky sources.
2120
Two massive stories to bring you late on tonight. We start with the news Rio Ferdinand has confirmed his time at Manchester United will end this summer.
2114
Swansea have announced the release of strike duo Leroy Lita and David Ngog, while Roland Lamah and Alvaro Vazquez have returned to their Primera Division parent clubs.
1952
Another one bites the dust. Brighton have accepted the resignation of manager Oscar Garcia.
1814
No surprise, but Fulham boss Felix Magath expects loan signings Darren Bent and Lewis Holtby to return to their parent clubs following the Cottagers' relegation with no prospect of the moves being made permanent.
1758
Kevin: "Fair enough point Dave, but outside, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Netherlands (who have never won the tournament), which nations consistently perform so much better at the World Cup? This is my point. There are 6 or 7 teams who typically produce on the top stage. Spain underachieved for decades before their recent successes. France are hit and miss. I just don't see which teams ahve been that much better on the international stage than England over the last 10 years. Portugal? They're performances have been about the same - hit and miss. They needed a playoff to qualify this time around. Who are all these teams who are so much better and so much more consistent than England?" I wasn't particularly having a go at England; the comment actually came as a response to someone saying they wouldn't get out of the group. I completely agree that England are a solid (and consistent, which was exactly the point) 'second tier' nation. Excellent record in qualifying, very good record in the group stages, terrible record in knockout games.
1750
So these official team slogans for the World Cup are predictably awful/funny. England's is truly terrible, but at least it's not as bad as Australia's.
1730
Rob: "I would've put no goalscorer but thought that might not make sense to some of the viewers. Always safer when the likes of Frank Sinclair, Jamie Carragher or Martin Skrtel are about." I call it Ramon Vega Insurance
1714
Stuttgart have named Armin Veh their new head coach.
1702
Rob: "Kevin, If one man can take a mediocre side to almost being PL champions, I would say that with Cavani alongside he could be more than enough to beat England. Time will tell. I'll certainly be backing 0-0 vs Italy to get the ball rolling." England v Italy No Goalscorer - will be the most popular bet of the whole World Cup.
1700
Rich: "This is still my favourite.... TS: "I watched him (Christian Eriksen) at 17 years of age at Wembley for Denmark and I rang [Tottenham chairman] Daniel Levy the day after and said that he needed to sign this boy - £10million later he is finally here, so that is all good news" CE: "I have never played at Wembley"."
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Kevin Brown: "England are very good at qualifying for tournaments, getting through the group stage, and then immediately getting knocked out"? You probably should do some fact checking. Of the 21 times England have played in a major tournament, they've failed to get past the first knockout round only 9 times. That's less than half. When you also consider that 8 of those competitions were the European Championships which typically has a stronger overall field than the World Cup, I wouldn't say that they're known for immediately getting knocked out. As to Rob's comment, Uruguay aren't any better than England. Outside their strikers who do they have that would strike terror into any heart? Italy are notorious slow starters so I think England will progress from the group, beat Colombia in the R16 and lost to Brazil in the quarters. That would put them where they belong. Top 10 in the world but defintiely not top 5." In the last eight major tournaments, England have qualified for seven, got through the group stage of six and gone out in the first knockout round four times. The other two times they beat deeply mediocre teams in the last 16 and lost in the quarter-finals at the first sight of proper opposition in the knockouts. England have been past the quarter-finals of a major tournament four times ever and haven't emerged victorious from any knockout game against high-quality opponents since Euro 96 (and that was on penalties, against a Spain side that wasn't really all that). I think it's a fair summary.
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May 15
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has revealed he has turned down a £2million bid for one of the club's players. The businessman refused to reveal the identity of the player concerned although he did say it was not for highly-rated striker Britt Assombalonga, who scored 33 goals this season as Posh lifted the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley and reached the League 1 play-offs.
17:33
Former Sheffield Wednesday defender Reda Johnson feels he is ready for a new challenge after his contract at Hillsborough came to an end.
I have spent five years in England and I want to continue playing here as it is the best place to play football.
17:28
West Bromwich Albion have taken up a year's option to extend Graham Dorrans' stay at The Hawthrons, as his contract was due to expire. With the option in place, the club have also opened talks over a new deal with the hope of agreeing an extended stay with the 27-year-old.
17:23
Charlie Nicholas says there could be a chain reaction of departures from Southampton if Liverpool target Adam Lallana leaves this summer. Morgan Schneiderlin has also been linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal, while Luke Shaw is a target for Manchester United.
17:21
Andrea Orlandi, who is one of six players leaving Brighton when their contracts expire this summer, has revealed his disappointment and sadness to have been released.
My youngest daughter was born here and I was hoping to stay here a lot longer but that is football.
16:59
Sky Sports understands a host of clubs are weighing up a move for Port Vale midfielder Chris Lines. The former Sheffield Wednesday man is out of contract this summer and he has yet to agree a new deal at Vale Park, although Micky Adams' side are keen to retain his services.
16:45
Sky Sports understands that Premier League-bound Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Charlton goalkeeper Ben Hamer, who is out of contract at The Valley and has yet to agree terms on a new deal with the Addicks.
16:40
Cheltenham boss Mark Yates insists Scott Brown will not be given a deadline to commit his future to the club. The 29-year-old has been with the Robins for 10 years and was offered a new deal this week - but Yates says their goalkeeper is well within his rights to see what else is out there.
16:38
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright is confident striker Stevie May will commit his future to the club after Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Dundee United.
This season has got better and better for him. He feels better playing regularly and playing in Scotland for at least another year, so hopefully we can get a deal sorted out after the cup final.
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has revealed he has turned down a £2million bid for one of the club's players. The businessman refused to reveal the identity of the player concerned although he did say it was not for highly-rated striker Britt Assombalonga, who scored 33 goals this season as Posh lifted the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley and reached the League 1 play-offs.
17:33
Former Sheffield Wednesday defender Reda Johnson feels he is ready for a new challenge after his contract at Hillsborough came to an end.
I have spent five years in England and I want to continue playing here as it is the best place to play football.
17:28
West Bromwich Albion have taken up a year's option to extend Graham Dorrans' stay at The Hawthrons, as his contract was due to expire. With the option in place, the club have also opened talks over a new deal with the hope of agreeing an extended stay with the 27-year-old.
17:23
Charlie Nicholas says there could be a chain reaction of departures from Southampton if Liverpool target Adam Lallana leaves this summer. Morgan Schneiderlin has also been linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal, while Luke Shaw is a target for Manchester United.
17:21
Andrea Orlandi, who is one of six players leaving Brighton when their contracts expire this summer, has revealed his disappointment and sadness to have been released.
My youngest daughter was born here and I was hoping to stay here a lot longer but that is football.
16:59
Sky Sports understands a host of clubs are weighing up a move for Port Vale midfielder Chris Lines. The former Sheffield Wednesday man is out of contract this summer and he has yet to agree a new deal at Vale Park, although Micky Adams' side are keen to retain his services.
16:45
Sky Sports understands that Premier League-bound Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Charlton goalkeeper Ben Hamer, who is out of contract at The Valley and has yet to agree terms on a new deal with the Addicks.
16:40
Cheltenham boss Mark Yates insists Scott Brown will not be given a deadline to commit his future to the club. The 29-year-old has been with the Robins for 10 years and was offered a new deal this week - but Yates says their goalkeeper is well within his rights to see what else is out there.
16:38
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright is confident striker Stevie May will commit his future to the club after Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Dundee United.
This season has got better and better for him. He feels better playing regularly and playing in Scotland for at least another year, so hopefully we can get a deal sorted out after the cup final.
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May 16
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Messi agrees new Barcelona deal
Suarez happy at Liverpool
Ferdinand to decide future
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17:16
Steve Mandanda has been linked with a summer move, but insists he has received no approaches and expects to stay at Marseille. Reports have suggested that the highly-rated goalkeeper is among those Arsenal are keeping a close eye on, with Arsene Wenger expected to recruit in that area when the transfer window re-opens.
16:56
Swansea City defender Kyle Bartley is hoping to extend his stay at the Liberty Stadium with a year remaining on his current deal there. The 22-year-old, who joined from Arsenal in 2012, spent the first half of the season on loan at Championship side Birmingham City before returning to South Wales to feature just three times in all competitions.
16:41
Wolfsburg's Brazilian defender Naldo has extended his contract until 2016 and set his sights on winning some silverware with the club. The 31-year-old, who joined from Werder Bremen in 2012, has become a stalwart of the Wolfsburg back line, and helped them to qualify for the Europa League next season.
16:20
Chelsea's David Luiz is odds-on to join Barcelona but are Bayern Munich making a move to land the Brazilian after his odds were slashed from 20/1 to 6/4 second favourite in the betting. Check out the latest odds. New to Sky Bet? Claim a free matched bet of up to £30 now!
16:13
[doncaster]Doncaster have also announced their retained list. Billy Paynter is among those granted a free transfer, while Ross Turnbull and David Cotterill have seen their contracts expire.
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16:11
Long-serving Michael Duff and fellow defenders Daniel Lafferty and Luke O’Neill, along with midfielder Junior Stanislas, have been offered contract extensions at Burnley. David Edgar among those released.
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Quartet Offered New Terms
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16:09
Two promising youngsters at Tranmere, Sam Ramsbottom and Liam Davies, have signed professional terms.
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16:09
Matthew Dolan has completed a switch to Bradford from Middlesbrough and penned a one-year contract.
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15:21
Diego Costa could be on his way to Chelsea this summer and Sky Sports La Liga expert Terry Gibson reckons the Atletico striker is the perfect fit for Jose Mourinho’s team.
14:39
Blackburn Rovers have released 16 players and have not yet agreed new contracts with either David Dunn or Marcus Olsson.
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Messi agrees new Barcelona deal
Suarez happy at Liverpool
Ferdinand to decide future
Latest transfer odds
17:16
Steve Mandanda has been linked with a summer move, but insists he has received no approaches and expects to stay at Marseille. Reports have suggested that the highly-rated goalkeeper is among those Arsenal are keeping a close eye on, with Arsene Wenger expected to recruit in that area when the transfer window re-opens.
16:56
Swansea City defender Kyle Bartley is hoping to extend his stay at the Liberty Stadium with a year remaining on his current deal there. The 22-year-old, who joined from Arsenal in 2012, spent the first half of the season on loan at Championship side Birmingham City before returning to South Wales to feature just three times in all competitions.
16:41
Wolfsburg's Brazilian defender Naldo has extended his contract until 2016 and set his sights on winning some silverware with the club. The 31-year-old, who joined from Werder Bremen in 2012, has become a stalwart of the Wolfsburg back line, and helped them to qualify for the Europa League next season.
16:20
Chelsea's David Luiz is odds-on to join Barcelona but are Bayern Munich making a move to land the Brazilian after his odds were slashed from 20/1 to 6/4 second favourite in the betting. Check out the latest odds. New to Sky Bet? Claim a free matched bet of up to £30 now!
16:13
[doncaster]Doncaster have also announced their retained list. Billy Paynter is among those granted a free transfer, while Ross Turnbull and David Cotterill have seen their contracts expire.
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16:11
Long-serving Michael Duff and fellow defenders Daniel Lafferty and Luke O’Neill, along with midfielder Junior Stanislas, have been offered contract extensions at Burnley. David Edgar among those released.
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Quartet Offered New Terms
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16:09
Two promising youngsters at Tranmere, Sam Ramsbottom and Liam Davies, have signed professional terms.
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16:09
Matthew Dolan has completed a switch to Bradford from Middlesbrough and penned a one-year contract.
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15:21
Diego Costa could be on his way to Chelsea this summer and Sky Sports La Liga expert Terry Gibson reckons the Atletico striker is the perfect fit for Jose Mourinho’s team.
14:39
Blackburn Rovers have released 16 players and have not yet agreed new contracts with either David Dunn or Marcus Olsson.
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May 17
Jozy Altidore intends to be back at Sunderland next season as he still has the full backing of manager Gus Poyet.
16:49
Non-league ace Mickey Demetriou is being lined up for a summer move to the Football League, Sky Sports understands.
16:46
Stevenage have released nine players as they prepare for life in League Two, including top scorer Francois Zoko. Steve Arnold, Matt Ball, Jordan Burrow, Anthony Furlonge, Michael Thalassitis and Oumare Tounkara are the other eight to be released.
16:44
Swindon striker Paul Benson will sign for Luton this summer when he is officially released by the Robins.
16:38
Neil Taylor admits he cannot say with any certainty whether he will be at Swansea City next season. The Wales international was the subject of a failed bid from Fulham in January.
I can't say whether I expect to be here or not - players don't know as much as you think. I can't tell you what's going to happen because I don't know.
16:34
Charlton midfielder Danny Green is weighing up offers from a number of Championship and League One clubs, Sky Sports understands. Green is available on a free transfer as he is out of contract at The Valley this summer.
16:14
Inter Milan's technical director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that his club are among those looking to land Tom Ince. The highly-rated winger ended the 2013/14 on loan at Crystal Palace, having made the step up into the Premier League from Blackpool.
He's a young player with an expiring contract who is weighing up several offers.
16:05
Javier Hernandez says he is looking forward to the new season after a frustrating campaign at Manchester United. Speculation surrounds the striker's future, with Inter Milan the latest club to be linked with him, but he has two further years on his current deal at Old Trafford and has no intention of leaving this summer.
16:02
Here’s a neat wrap up of the latest gossip from the papers from the team at Sky Sports News Radio including a double raid by Liverpool on Southampton and a striker swap at Chelsea.
15:49
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva claims to have received 'no offers' from Inter Milan as reports link him with a move to Italy.
I can say that at the moment I have received no offers. Liverpool have never contacted me regarding this possibility.
15:47
Burnley have joined the chase for highly-rated Bournemouth defender Steve Cook, Sky Sports understands.
15:33
Cheltenham winger Jermaine McGlashan will leave Whaddon Road after turning down the offer of a new contract. The 26-year-old informed boss Mark Yates of his decision on Friday night and will leave the club after two-and-a-half years and 116 appearances for the Robins.
Jozy Altidore intends to be back at Sunderland next season as he still has the full backing of manager Gus Poyet.
16:49
Non-league ace Mickey Demetriou is being lined up for a summer move to the Football League, Sky Sports understands.
16:46
Stevenage have released nine players as they prepare for life in League Two, including top scorer Francois Zoko. Steve Arnold, Matt Ball, Jordan Burrow, Anthony Furlonge, Michael Thalassitis and Oumare Tounkara are the other eight to be released.
16:44
Swindon striker Paul Benson will sign for Luton this summer when he is officially released by the Robins.
16:38
Neil Taylor admits he cannot say with any certainty whether he will be at Swansea City next season. The Wales international was the subject of a failed bid from Fulham in January.
I can't say whether I expect to be here or not - players don't know as much as you think. I can't tell you what's going to happen because I don't know.
16:34
Charlton midfielder Danny Green is weighing up offers from a number of Championship and League One clubs, Sky Sports understands. Green is available on a free transfer as he is out of contract at The Valley this summer.
16:14
Inter Milan's technical director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that his club are among those looking to land Tom Ince. The highly-rated winger ended the 2013/14 on loan at Crystal Palace, having made the step up into the Premier League from Blackpool.
He's a young player with an expiring contract who is weighing up several offers.
16:05
Javier Hernandez says he is looking forward to the new season after a frustrating campaign at Manchester United. Speculation surrounds the striker's future, with Inter Milan the latest club to be linked with him, but he has two further years on his current deal at Old Trafford and has no intention of leaving this summer.
16:02
Here’s a neat wrap up of the latest gossip from the papers from the team at Sky Sports News Radio including a double raid by Liverpool on Southampton and a striker swap at Chelsea.
15:49
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva claims to have received 'no offers' from Inter Milan as reports link him with a move to Italy.
I can say that at the moment I have received no offers. Liverpool have never contacted me regarding this possibility.
15:47
Burnley have joined the chase for highly-rated Bournemouth defender Steve Cook, Sky Sports understands.
15:33
Cheltenham winger Jermaine McGlashan will leave Whaddon Road after turning down the offer of a new contract. The 26-year-old informed boss Mark Yates of his decision on Friday night and will leave the club after two-and-a-half years and 116 appearances for the Robins.
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May 19
Brentford boss Mark Warburton is keen to keep hold of striker Marcello Trotta after his loan spell from Fulham. Trotta played a key role in helping Brentford secure promotion to the Championship, with his 13 goals ensuring the Bees will be up against his parent club next term, following Fulham's relegation from the Premier League.
17:11
Bolton have already announced the signings of Liam Trotter and Neil Danns ahead of the 2014/15 campaign, and now the Championship outfit have confirmed they will also be signing Liam Feeney on a free transfer from Millwall for next season. The 27-year-old spent a month on loan with Wanderers in September / October 2013, making four appearances.
Bolton Wanderers FC
@OfficialBWFC
TRANSFER NEWS: Wanderers will complete the signing of Liam Feeney on a two-year deal when his current deal with @MillwallFC expires. #BWFC
May 19, 2014ReplyRetweetFavorite
16:57
Sky Bet's Steve Bramley joined Sky Sports News Radio earlier to discuss all the latest transfer specials. Could James Milner be on the move as one of a number of potential arrivals at Arsenal? There could be one in at Manchester City, and find out who's in pole position to snap up Rio Ferdinand...
16:54
Ryan Giggs has confirmed his retirement from football after a 24-year playing career at Manchester United, as he prepares to become Louis van Gaal's assistant. In this special video, we look back on his illustrious career.
16:44
Tranmere have now issued a statement to explain the sale of top scorer Ryan Lowe to his former club Bury. Rovers chief executive Jeremy Butler claims Lowe's stated desire for a new two-year deal coupled with the offer they received from Bury made a sale the best option. He told the club's official website:
We do not feel it is prudent for Tranmere Rovers to give a 35-year-old player an improved two-year contract when he still has 12 months left to run on his current deal. We feel the fee Bury are paying for Ryan is excellent value for this football club and the money will be put into the budget to sign new players for next season.
16:23
The vice-chairman of newly-promoted Leicester says he wants to make the team "strong" this summer. Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha told the Leicester Mercury:
It may take time but the team we have got now and with a few recruitments, I think the first season we just have to aim to stay there. Then we will get stronger every season.
16:20
Cheltenham Town have snapped up right-back Lee Vaughan on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old helped Kidderminster to seventh spot in the Conference last season. However, he'd been with the Harriers for four years and felt it was the right time to move up to a higher level.
Cheltenham Town FC
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Lee Vaughan with Mark Yates earlier today after putting pen to paper. #CTFC pic.twitter.com/Xo4xH7LCZh
May 19, 2014ReplyRetweetFavorite
16:16
Northern Ireland international centre-back Rory McArdle has put pen to paper on a new contact at Bradford City, keeping the 27-year-old at Valley Parade until summer 2017.
Bradford City AFC
@officialbantams
BREAKING NEWS - Rory McArdle signs a new three-year deal with the football club #bcafc
May 19, 2014ReplyRetweetFavorite
16:16
Manchester United failed in their bid to sign Cesc Fabregas last summer but is Louis van Gaal a fan of the Barcelona midfielder? The former Arsenal man remains odds-on to move to Old Trafford before September 2. Check out all our transfer specials now.
16:14
Ryan Giggs' Premier League playing career for Manchester United in minutes, hours and days!
Premier League
@premierleague
Ryan Giggs has played 46,433 minutes of #BPL football. That's nearly 774 hours (or more than 32 days) of playing time pic.twitter.
Re: Football Transfer Centre
May 20
Our time in the Transfer Centre is over for today. We will be back on Tuesday after the Bank Holiday weekend. Read this story for all the details on Manchester United's decision to appoint Louis van Gaal.
1700
Now enjoy some photos from Ryan Giggs' career.
1601
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has vowed to stay and help build for the future after holding talks with Randy Lerner.
1552
David van Zanten has announced he is to leave St Mirren.
1550
This factfile looks back at the rather good career of Ryan Giggs.
1534
More big news from Old Trafford. Ryan Giggs has announced his retirement as a player following his appointment as assistant to new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.
1514
Kasper Schmeichel has agreed a new four-year contract with Leicester, Press Association Sport understands.
1508
Check out some of the best photos from Louis van Gaal's career.
1500
West Brom are set to finalise a deal for Craig Gardner, Sky Sports understands.
1506
Away from Old Trafford, Motherwell have confirmed that James McFadden will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this month.
1504
Our video index has a couple of treats on Louis van Gaal's arrival at Manchester United.
1455
Rob Lynn writes: "Man U 4/7 for top 4? Knowing that they now need an entire back four, at least one exceptional central midfielder, probably a winger and will also need to keep Rooney and RVP fit, that seems a tad skinny to me. Saying all that, they'll probably overtake four of the six that finished above them this season. Any mention of centre-halves they're after, Hummels maybe? They will surely not risk Smalling and Jones as a first choice pairing."
1454
In addition to Ryan Giggs, Holland goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek and coach Marcel Bout, a specialist in opposition scouting, will join the Manchester United backroom staff. As yet there has been no announcement from United concerning the future of Moyes' former assistants Phil Neville and Chris Woods.
1433
Sky Bet make Manchester United 11/8 to land a major trophy next season following the appointment of Louis van Gaal. The online bookmaker are also expecting the Dutchman to be given more time than his predecessor, going 3/1 that he will not be in charge at the end of next season. United are currently fourth in the betting at 11/2 to win the 2014/15 Premier League and 4/7 to be back in the Champions League with a top-four finish, while they are favourites to sign Luke Shaw, Toni Kroos and Seamus Coleman this summer in Sky Bet's Transfer Specials.
1430
Ryan Giggs is happy to be working with Louis van Gaal: "I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as assistant manager. Louis van Gaal is a world-class coach and I know I will learn a lot about coaching from being able to observe and contribute at such close quarters. Manchester United has been a huge part of my life and I'm delighted to be able to continue that relationship in such a key role."
1428
New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says: "It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League. To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud. I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are. This club has big ambitions. I too have big ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history."
1425
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says: "In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of one of the outstanding managers in the game today. He has achieved many things in his career to date and Old Trafford provides him with a fitting stage on which to write new chapters in the Manchester United story."
1416
Manchester United have also confirmed Ryan Giggs will be new manager Louis van Gaal's assistant.
1412
Send your thoughts on the appointment to nick.hext@bskyb.com.
1410
Some very, very big news is in. Louis van Gaal will become the new Manchester United manager after the World Cup.
1408
Chelsea fan Chris Scott writes: "I'd like to say congrats to Atletico Madrid for winning La Liga. Incredible performance really, to unseat the other two with their costly squads over 38 rounds. Can/will this ever happen in the EPL? A Southampton or Newcastle type being able to top the league? Maybe if the Saints don't sell off their best players and bring in a couple more for a bit of depth? Anyway, as for Atletico, they cleaned us up in the semi so I hope they now take real to the cleaners next Saturday."
1405
The South Wales Evening Post report: "Arsenal and Liverpool have joined Everton in the race to wrest Wilfried Bony away from Swansea City."
1402
The Sentinel say: "Stoke boss Mark Hughes is reportedly throwing his hat into the ring for Arsenal's young striker Joel Campbell."
1400
A line from the local papers as the Express & Star report: "Paul Lambert is staying as Villa boss after talks with owner Randy Lerner."
1358
Have a read of our Weekend Review if you have stopped for lunch.
1322
Gary Warren has signed a new three-year deal with Inverness.
1229
Our Weekend Review is here. Arsenal FA Cup win as well as the upcoming Champions League and Sky Bet Championship play-off finals are discussed.
1154
Bournemouth defender Stephen Purches has announced his retirement at the age of 34.
Our time in the Transfer Centre is over for today. We will be back on Tuesday after the Bank Holiday weekend. Read this story for all the details on Manchester United's decision to appoint Louis van Gaal.
1700
Now enjoy some photos from Ryan Giggs' career.
1601
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has vowed to stay and help build for the future after holding talks with Randy Lerner.
1552
David van Zanten has announced he is to leave St Mirren.
1550
This factfile looks back at the rather good career of Ryan Giggs.
1534
More big news from Old Trafford. Ryan Giggs has announced his retirement as a player following his appointment as assistant to new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.
1514
Kasper Schmeichel has agreed a new four-year contract with Leicester, Press Association Sport understands.
1508
Check out some of the best photos from Louis van Gaal's career.
1500
West Brom are set to finalise a deal for Craig Gardner, Sky Sports understands.
1506
Away from Old Trafford, Motherwell have confirmed that James McFadden will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this month.
1504
Our video index has a couple of treats on Louis van Gaal's arrival at Manchester United.
1455
Rob Lynn writes: "Man U 4/7 for top 4? Knowing that they now need an entire back four, at least one exceptional central midfielder, probably a winger and will also need to keep Rooney and RVP fit, that seems a tad skinny to me. Saying all that, they'll probably overtake four of the six that finished above them this season. Any mention of centre-halves they're after, Hummels maybe? They will surely not risk Smalling and Jones as a first choice pairing."
1454
In addition to Ryan Giggs, Holland goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek and coach Marcel Bout, a specialist in opposition scouting, will join the Manchester United backroom staff. As yet there has been no announcement from United concerning the future of Moyes' former assistants Phil Neville and Chris Woods.
1433
Sky Bet make Manchester United 11/8 to land a major trophy next season following the appointment of Louis van Gaal. The online bookmaker are also expecting the Dutchman to be given more time than his predecessor, going 3/1 that he will not be in charge at the end of next season. United are currently fourth in the betting at 11/2 to win the 2014/15 Premier League and 4/7 to be back in the Champions League with a top-four finish, while they are favourites to sign Luke Shaw, Toni Kroos and Seamus Coleman this summer in Sky Bet's Transfer Specials.
1430
Ryan Giggs is happy to be working with Louis van Gaal: "I am thrilled to have the chance to serve as assistant manager. Louis van Gaal is a world-class coach and I know I will learn a lot about coaching from being able to observe and contribute at such close quarters. Manchester United has been a huge part of my life and I'm delighted to be able to continue that relationship in such a key role."
1428
New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says: "It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League. To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud. I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are. This club has big ambitions. I too have big ambitions. Together I'm sure we will make history."
1425
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says: "In Louis van Gaal, we have secured the services of one of the outstanding managers in the game today. He has achieved many things in his career to date and Old Trafford provides him with a fitting stage on which to write new chapters in the Manchester United story."
1416
Manchester United have also confirmed Ryan Giggs will be new manager Louis van Gaal's assistant.
1412
Send your thoughts on the appointment to nick.hext@bskyb.com.
1410
Some very, very big news is in. Louis van Gaal will become the new Manchester United manager after the World Cup.
1408
Chelsea fan Chris Scott writes: "I'd like to say congrats to Atletico Madrid for winning La Liga. Incredible performance really, to unseat the other two with their costly squads over 38 rounds. Can/will this ever happen in the EPL? A Southampton or Newcastle type being able to top the league? Maybe if the Saints don't sell off their best players and bring in a couple more for a bit of depth? Anyway, as for Atletico, they cleaned us up in the semi so I hope they now take real to the cleaners next Saturday."
1405
The South Wales Evening Post report: "Arsenal and Liverpool have joined Everton in the race to wrest Wilfried Bony away from Swansea City."
1402
The Sentinel say: "Stoke boss Mark Hughes is reportedly throwing his hat into the ring for Arsenal's young striker Joel Campbell."
1400
A line from the local papers as the Express & Star report: "Paul Lambert is staying as Villa boss after talks with owner Randy Lerner."
1358
Have a read of our Weekend Review if you have stopped for lunch.
1322
Gary Warren has signed a new three-year deal with Inverness.
1229
Our Weekend Review is here. Arsenal FA Cup win as well as the upcoming Champions League and Sky Bet Championship play-off finals are discussed.
1154
Bournemouth defender Stephen Purches has announced his retirement at the age of 34.
Re: Football Transfer Centre
May 21
REGIONAL PAPER TALK
Here's some of the best transfer stories from Wednesday's local papers...
WALES ONLINE: Craig Bellamy is being strongly linked with a shock move to Swiss club Servette, who want the Welsh legend as part of a management team involving ex-Cardiff City star Kevin Cooper.
FULHAM CHRONICLE: Frank Lampard is close to signing a new deal at Chelsea. The
veteran midfielder, who will turn 36 next month, is in the final stages of his
negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL: Birmingham have lost out on one of their summer targets. Tom Beugelsdijk has decided to join FSV Frankfurt from ADO Den Haag on a Bosman free transfer.
For more, read Regional Paper Talk.
16:26
Newport County look set to miss out on the permanent signing of Wales international defender Darcy Blake. Exiles boss Justin Edinburgh says:
We needed to improve the deal that he came here in March and we understood that but it looks like Darcy is looking at other avenues now.
16:24
Former Manchester City midfielder Nicky Summerbee has told Sky Sports News Radio that his old club won't allow Yaya Toure to leave and thinks they'll sort out the so called "Birthday-gate" problems before next season.
16:01
Striker Michael Coulson has been
talking about his decision to sign a new contract with York City. The 26-year-old striker said:
I'm delighted to have re-signed for the club. I think my hard work over the season has paid off and all I wanted to do is stay at York. I can't wait to get started again in pre-season.
15:59
Plymouth Argyle have announced that veteran Paul Wotton has agreed a new one-year deal that will include some coaching responsibilities. It will be the 36-year-old's 18th season as a Pilgrims player.
15:21
Javi Guerra has been discussing his decision to join Cardiff City and the striker is looking forward to making an impact after agreeing a three-year contract.
I am very excited for my new challenge in Wales. Hopefully I can keep up the level that I have been playing at in Spain for the last few seasons and that it will be a successful time for me in Cardiff, with both the club and the supporters.
15:17
TRANSFER ODDS We've just seen a hefty bet on David Luiz to move from Chelsea to PSG so have suspended betting after his odds we're slashed from 12/1 to 4/6 on. Check out all the latest transfer odds on other key targets now.
15:10
Queens Park Rangers striker Bobby Zamora is out of contract in the summer and the former England international is hoping to be offered a new deal at Loftus Road.
Fingers crossed I can help QPR into the Premier League and get another contract here. I would like to stay but it is good timing that I am doing well at the moment and people are watching.
15:05
TRANSFER ODDS Is Liverpool's Daniel Agger set to team up with former boss Rafa Benitez at Napoli. The Liverpool defender is evens to join the Italian outfit. Check out all the latest transfer odds now.
REGIONAL PAPER TALK
Here's some of the best transfer stories from Wednesday's local papers...
WALES ONLINE: Craig Bellamy is being strongly linked with a shock move to Swiss club Servette, who want the Welsh legend as part of a management team involving ex-Cardiff City star Kevin Cooper.
FULHAM CHRONICLE: Frank Lampard is close to signing a new deal at Chelsea. The
veteran midfielder, who will turn 36 next month, is in the final stages of his
negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL: Birmingham have lost out on one of their summer targets. Tom Beugelsdijk has decided to join FSV Frankfurt from ADO Den Haag on a Bosman free transfer.
For more, read Regional Paper Talk.
16:26
Newport County look set to miss out on the permanent signing of Wales international defender Darcy Blake. Exiles boss Justin Edinburgh says:
We needed to improve the deal that he came here in March and we understood that but it looks like Darcy is looking at other avenues now.
16:24
Former Manchester City midfielder Nicky Summerbee has told Sky Sports News Radio that his old club won't allow Yaya Toure to leave and thinks they'll sort out the so called "Birthday-gate" problems before next season.
16:01
Striker Michael Coulson has been
talking about his decision to sign a new contract with York City. The 26-year-old striker said:
I'm delighted to have re-signed for the club. I think my hard work over the season has paid off and all I wanted to do is stay at York. I can't wait to get started again in pre-season.
15:59
Plymouth Argyle have announced that veteran Paul Wotton has agreed a new one-year deal that will include some coaching responsibilities. It will be the 36-year-old's 18th season as a Pilgrims player.
15:21
Javi Guerra has been discussing his decision to join Cardiff City and the striker is looking forward to making an impact after agreeing a three-year contract.
I am very excited for my new challenge in Wales. Hopefully I can keep up the level that I have been playing at in Spain for the last few seasons and that it will be a successful time for me in Cardiff, with both the club and the supporters.
15:17
TRANSFER ODDS We've just seen a hefty bet on David Luiz to move from Chelsea to PSG so have suspended betting after his odds we're slashed from 12/1 to 4/6 on. Check out all the latest transfer odds on other key targets now.
15:10
Queens Park Rangers striker Bobby Zamora is out of contract in the summer and the former England international is hoping to be offered a new deal at Loftus Road.
Fingers crossed I can help QPR into the Premier League and get another contract here. I would like to stay but it is good timing that I am doing well at the moment and people are watching.
15:05
TRANSFER ODDS Is Liverpool's Daniel Agger set to team up with former boss Rafa Benitez at Napoli. The Liverpool defender is evens to join the Italian outfit. Check out all the latest transfer odds now.
Re: Football Transfer Centre
May 22
St Mirren have rejected a bid from Sheffield United for Scotland Under-21 international midfielder John McGinn, telling the Blades their offer was well below the 19-year-old's price tag. A source said:
The board will not stand in any player's way if the price is right but in this case, it was nowhere near right.
19:21
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club's quest for new signings is continuing apace, and that a three-hour recruitment meeting was held last week. Rodgers told the club website:
We need to add players who can improve us as that is key.
18:23
Rochdale have taken up the one-year extension on striker George Donnelly's contract to keep the striker at Spotland next season. Dale assistant boss Chris Beech has praised the 25-year-old, telling the League One club's website:
His power, his pace and his presence puts the fear into any opposition that we play against.
18:22
After leaving Peterborough at the end of the season, defender Nathaniel Knight-Percival has signed for relegated Shrewsbury, now managed by Micky Mellon. The 27-year-old told the club's website:
I've played against Micky's teams before and they've always been hard to play against - it's nice to have the deal done and to be able to start thinking about next season.
18:14
Stoke have now confirmed the capture of Phil Bardsley on a three-year deal. The former Scotland international defender, 28, will move on a free transfer when his Sunderland contract expires at the end of June.
Stoke City FC
@stokecity
Defender Phil Bardsley has agreed a three-year deal with the Potters - stokecityfc.com/news/article/p… #scfc pic.twitter.com/B18Ks4xWAJ
May 22, 2014ReplyRetweetFavorite
18:10
Here's a round-up from Sky Sports News Radio of the latest transfer news featuring the latest on Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona, Leicester and Wigan.
18:04
Chris Hargreaves has revealed Torquay United have dismissed 'cheeky' enquiries for defender Krystian Pearce and winger Courtney Cameron. The Gulls, relegated from the Football League at the end of the season, are keen to hang onto the duo.
17:27
Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett has breaking transfer news concerning Phil Bardsley that will interest supporters of Stoke and Sunderland...
Rob Dorsett
@Dorselator
Sky Sources: Phil Bardsley currently undergoing a medical at #scfc . He is out of contract at #safc .
May 22, 2014ReplyRetweetFavorite
17:22
One of Arsenal's directors has pledged that Arsene Wenger will be given the necessary funds to bolster his squad this summer. Lord Harris of Peckham has told the London Evening Standard:
We will support Arsene with the players he wants to buy. He has always been encouraged to spend.
17:21
Breaking news from SSN - Cardiff striker Craig Bellamy is hanging up his boots.
Sky Sports News
@SkySportsNews
Craig Bellamy retires from football at the age of 34 #SSN
May 22, 2014ReplyRetweetFavorite
16:59
North of the border, Steven Hammell is staying at Motherwell. The 32-year-old has penned a new two-year contract at Fir Park. Hammell has made over 250 apparances for the Steelmen in all competitions since a £110,000 switch from Southend in January 2008.
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