Revealed: The £73m package that lured Robin van Persie to Manchester United
The 29-year-old will pen a money spinning deal that includes image rights with the Old Trafford giants upon the successful completion of a medical
Robin van Persie
2012-08-16 14:15:00
Official: Newcastle complete signing of Anita from Ajax
The versatile 23-year-old, who usually operates in central midfield, has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Alan Pardew's side and will wear the No.8 shirt this season
Vurnon Anita
2012-08-16 14:20:00
Bale fit for Tottenham's opening game of the season at Newcastle
The winger picked up a back injury whilst on international duty as Wales lost 2-0 to Bosnia on Wednesday but thinks he will be ready for the match at Sports Direct Arena
Gareth Bale
2012-08-16 14:40:00
Arsenal ready to give green light for £15m Song move to Barcelona
The Spanish giants have agreed to meet the Gunners' valuation of midfielder after a breakthrough in talks between the two clubs
Alex Song
2012-08-16 14:45:00
Tottenham bid for Soldado rejected by Valencia, confirms striker
Spain striker admits Spurs have had an offer rebuffed by Mauricio Pellegrino's side but is still fully committed to Los Che and admits it's a dream to play for them
Roberto Soldado
2012-08-16 15:07:00
Marseille's Azpilicueta on the verge of signing for Chelsea
The Spanish defender's representatives are in in London to put the finishing touches on a transfer that would see the Blues shell out an estimated €8-10 million
Azpilicueta
2012-08-16 15:45:00
Sir Alex Ferguson: With Van Persie we will have the strongest strikeforce in Europe
The Manchester United boss says he is very pleased to sign the Dutchman and claims he now has four strikers to rival his famous 1999 quartet
Robin van Persie
2012-08-16 15:48:00
‘Liverpool might scrape a Europa League place’ – Goal.com’s Peter Staunton previews the 2012-13 Premier League season
With the season starting this Saturday, we look at how Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are shaping up
England
2012-08-16 16:17:00
JD's Betting Blog: A 20/1 Premier League tricast plus weekend tips
It's the start of another season and our betting expert has been busy analysing the markets across Europe and shares his selections for the upcoming campaign
England
2012-08-16 16:20:00
Scotland: Injuries take gloss off Scotland win
Scotland manager Craig Levein is sweating over the fitness of Allan McGregor after a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Australia was marred slightly by injury.The goalkeeper was forced out of the action after 22 minutes, meaning a debut for Matt Gilks earlier than planned in the friendly at Easter Road. James Morrison, Jordan Rhodes, Alan Hutton and Danny Fox also picked up knocks but - with World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Macedonia looming next month - McGregor is the biggest concern.Levein said: "He landed awkwardly and somehow he has damaged his groin. It was quite bad, certainly going by the pain he was in after the game. It's a big disappointment, it really is. The good thing is that Gilksy got about 75 minutes and pulled off one outstanding save. In general, I thought he was pretty assured."Levein went on: "I've got David Marshall as well but I hope that Allan is fit because he has established himself as our number one goalkeeper and I would like him to be fit and available."The manager added: "The two full-backs went off injured and Morrison went off after rolling his ankle. Jordan's hamstring was tight at half-time. The goalkeeper went off and he's the worst of the lot."We had five players who came off through injury and I don't like sending players back to their clubs with injuries, particularly after a friendly match. I don't mind so much if it's a competitive game so it's disappointing."A major positive was Rhodes marking his first Scotland start with his first senior international goal. The striker earned the call-up after netting 40 goals for Huddersfield - and eight for the under-21s - last season.Levein said: "You don't like to put any pressure on a young guy making his starting debut in international football but he kind of put the pressure on himself with his record of scoring goals."He handled it extremely well. He did what I've watched him do countless times, whenever the ball is in the box, he has this fantastic ability to anticipate where it's going to drop and he did it again."He could have had three goals in the first half. I thought he handled the occasion exceptionally well, considering the pressure that was on him." Source: PA