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Villa cleared for Friedel talks
Blackburn give Aston Villa permission to talk to goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
Neville extends Everton contract
Everton captain Phil Neville signs a new four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2012.
Fulham set to sign defender Stoor
Fulham will complete the signing of Sweden international Fredrik Stoor from Rosenborg next week.
Muntari to complete Inter switch
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari is having a medical in Italy ahead of his £12.7m switch to Inter Milan.
Carson encourages Barry to move
Former Aston Villa and Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson recommends an Anfield move for Gareth Barry.
Stoke agree fee for keeper Fulop
Stoke City are close to signing Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop, BBC Radio Stoke understands.
Car-jacking drama for Roma star
Roma's Philippe Mexes is reunited with his daughter after criminals steal his car with the two-year-old still inside.
Well lose out after Kennedy bid
Celtic defender John Kennedy is holding talks with Norwich and Preston about a loan move as Motherwell's offer is rejected.
Hibs reeling after Barca mauling
Manager Mixu Paatelainen insists Hibs' confidence has not been dented by the 6-0 thrashing from Barcelona.
Liverpool John Moores University gives Gerrard honorary fellowship
Steven Gerrard is awarded an honorary fellowship in a graduation ceremony at a Liverpool university.

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Steven Gerrard is awarded an honorary fellowship in a graduation ceremony at a Liverpool university.

CAPELLO CLARIFIES QUIT COMMENTS
England coach Fabio Capello insists he will not be leaving after the 2010 World Cup.
VILLA MAKE LATE BID FOR KABOUL
Sunderland are waiting for Younes Kaboul's answer after Aston Villa's late bid for the defender.
PEPE CLAIMS RONALDO STILL KEEN ON MOVE
Portugal defender Pepe believes Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to join him at Real Madrid.
VILLA IN FRIEDEL TALKS
Aston Villa have been given permission to speak to Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel.
MUNTARI COULD PROMPT POMPEY SPREE
Sulley Muntari's move to Inter will give Harry Redknapp the funds for Shaun Wright-Phillips.
REAL FAIL WITH VAN DER VAART BID
Hamburg have rejected an offer from Real Madrid for midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.
MENDES MOVE SCUPPERED BY MUNTARI
Rangers appear destined to fail in their attempts to lure Portsmouth's Pedro Mendes to Ibrox.
ROVERS CLOSE ON ROBBO DEAL
Blackburn are hopeful of completing a deal for Tottenham's Paul Robinson in the next 24 hours.
NEW DEAL FOR NEVILLE
Everton captain Phil Neville has signed a new four-year deal with the Merseyside club.
VILLA AIM TO TIE DOWN STARS
Aston Villa are in contract talks with several key first-team players.

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Aston Villa are in contract talks with several key first-team players.

Football: Friedel given permission to talk to Villa
Blackburn Rovers have given Brad Friedel permission to speak to Aston Villa about a possible transfer to Villa Park
Everton: Phil Neville signs new four-year contract
Everton captain Phil Neville says he wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career
Friday's football transfer rumours - Robinson to Blackburn?
Today's rumours have a safe six but will go with a dodgy seven, Des
Barça still keen on Adebayor and Drogba
Barcelona's manager Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out the possibility of making a bid for the Chelsea and Arsenal strikers
Football: Capello laments lack of top-level English players
Fabio Capello believes the lack of English players in the Premier League make his job much harder than that of his European counterparts
Ferguson to take key role in selecting his successor
Manchester United's chief executive David Gill has said that Sir Alex Ferguson's input will be 'invaluable' in identifying his replacement
So Kaka belongs to Jesus - but will he sell?
Given the fickle loyalty of footballers these days, don't be surprised if dedicated Christian Kaka signs up for Scientology, writes Harry Pearson
Football: Scolari ready to turn Chelsea into the great entertainers
Luiz Felipe Scolari wants to reinvent Chelsea's style of play
Portsmouth target Wright-Phillips after selling Muntari to Inter
Portsmouth want to use the funds from the sale of Sulley Muntari to buy Shaun Wright-Phillips
O'Neill threatens Reds with deadline on Barry
Martin O'Neill wants Liverpool to either make a new bid for Gareth Barry or formally end their interest in the player

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Martin O'Neill wants Liverpool to either make a new bid for Gareth Barry or formally end their interest in the player

Ferguson will help choose successor
Manchester United said that manager Sir Alex Ferguson will advise the club on who should replace him when he retires.
Capello thinks Lampard should stay
England boss Fabio Capello has urged Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard to stay in London following reported offers from Inter Milan.
Arsenal face tough season
Gilberto Silva believes that his former Arsenal club could be in for a difficult season.
O'Neill might set Barry deadline
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has threatened to set Liverpool a deadline for their protracted courtship of Gareth Barry.
Deco hopes to grow at Chelsea
Chelsea new boy Deco says he has a lot to learn, despite being one of the older members of the squad.
Kalou backs new boss Scolari
Salomon Kalou is confident that his Chelsea team will be more adventurous under the leadership of manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Muntari keen on Inter move
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari says his possible move to Inter Milan is a dream come true.
Neville: I'm A Toffee for life
Everton skipper Phil Neville has signed a new four-year deal with the Merseyside club.
Phil Neville signs new four-year contract with Everton
Everton captain Phil Neville has signed a new four-year contract that could tie him to the club until the end of his career.