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City seal Toure deal

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure on a five-year deal.

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Chelsea sign midfielder Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool

Premier League champions Chelsea have signed Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun on a three-year deal.
The Israeli, 30, who had a contract tying him to Anfield until 2013, has been signed after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed transfer fee.
Benayoun told Chelsea's website: "I am very excited to come to a club like Chelsea, it is a big club and I think it is a dream for every player."
Benayoun joined from West Ham in 2007 and scored 29 goals in 134 games.
The Israeli's arrival follows the departure from Stamford Bridge of midfielders Michael Ballack and Joe Cole.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said: "We are happy to have this new player. Yossi has a lot of quality in midfield and can play in lots of positions. I like his behaviour on the pitch and he will do a great job for us next season."
A Liverpool spokesman said: "Yossi's departure was agreed between the player and Rafael Benitez a number of weeks ago. Everybody at Liverpool FC wishes him well for the future."
Benayoun came to England in 2005 when he joined West Ham from Spanish club Racing Santander.

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Barca stand firm over Cesc

New Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is adamant the club will not pay over the odds for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.

The Spanish champions are trying to bring Fabregas back to Camp Nou and have already seen one offer rejected by the Gunners.

Arsenal remain determined to hang on to their skipper and Fabregas has now suggested he could stay at Emirates Stadium after previously expressing a wish to rejoin his first club.

Barca are not giving up their pursuit of the 23-year-old but Rosell, who has succeeded Joan Laporta as president, will not break the bank to sign the Spain international.

Won't lose our heads

"We won't pay an unjustified sum," said Rosell. "We won't lose our heads over this business."

The club's vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has also reiterated Barca's desire to bring in a player who is currently preparing for Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Paraguay on Saturday.

Bartomeu said: "Our objective is for him to become a Barcelona player this summer."

Meanwhile, Barcelona have appointed former goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta as their new sporting director to replace Txiki Begiristain,who stepped down earlier this week.

Zubizarreta made over 300 appearances for Barca between 1986 and 1994 and also played 126 times for Spain in an illustrious career.

There are also roles for Narcis Julia, Albert Puig and former player Guillermo Amor, who will all work alongside Zubizarreta and the new board to strengthen the playing squad.

Courtesy of sky sports.com

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Bruce seals Egyptian swoop

Sunderland have completed their third signing of the summer after landing Egypt international Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on a season-long loan.

The Black Cats agreed a deal with ENPPI for the 22-year-old's services earlier this week and he has now joined after passing a routine medial.

The 42-cap international is the club's third capture of the close season following the arrivals of Cruz Azul's Cristian Riveros and Belgian keeper Simon Mignolet.
Sunderland have the option of securing Al-Muhammadi's signature permanently next summer should he impress in his debut campaign in England's top flight.

He began his career with hometown club Ghazl El-Mehalla, making his first-team debut for the Farmers aged just 17 before moving to Cairo-based ENPPI in 2006.

Delighted

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce has expressed his delighted at capturing the Egypt international, stating he has been a long-term target for the club.

"We're delighted to get the deal done," said Bruce. "Ahmed is a player we've been aware of for a long time and we know exactly what he will bring to the squad.

"His pace and direct style will be an asset to us and give the team an extra dimension on the right-hand side.

"At only 22 he is already an experienced international, which will serve him well as he adjusts to life in the Premier League.

"I expect it will take him time to settle but Ahmed is a player who can have a big impact in this division and we welcome him to the club."

Courtesy of skysports.com

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South Korea defender Cha Du-Ri seals Celtic switch

celtic have completed the signing of South Korea right-back Cha Du-Ri, subject to a work permit.
The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Premier League club and is manager Neil Lennon's second recruit of the close season.

He starred for South Korea at the World Cup before they lost to Uruguay in the last 16 of the tournament.
Du-Ri, who was with Freiburg last season, also spent spells at Eintracht Frankfurt, Mainz and Koblenz.
The right-back, who was a free agent after leaving the German club in the summer, arrived in Glasgow on Wednesday ahead of undergoing a medical.

Lennon said he had been watching Du-Ri for a while and has added him to the club alongside left-back Charlie Mulgrew.
Nicknamed "The Human Weapon", Du-Ri also played in the 2002 World Cup, but as a forward, and has since converted to defence and is now noted for his willingness to join attacks.
Celtic already have Andreas Hinkel and Mark Wilson as cover at right-back, but Lennon has been suitably impressed by the player who has 50 international caps.

Courtesy of bbc sport

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Pool consider Butt move

Skysports.com understands Blackpool are considering a surprise move for former Newcastle star Nicky Butt.

Butt is currently considering his options after leaving Newcastle at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract.

It has been reported the 35-year-old is considering hanging up his boots and moving into coaching, but Blackpool are hoping to lure him to Bloomfield Road.

Ipswich and Preston have both been credited with an interest in the former Manchester United midfielder and now Blackpool are keen to land the ex-England international.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is looking to bolster his squad and he sees Butt's experience as a key addition to his side as they plan for life in the Premier League next term.

Butt is expected to make a decision on his future soon, but he could be tempted to have one last swansong in the Premier League if Blackpool follow up their interest.

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Mancini admits Kolarov liking

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed his admiration of Lazio's Aleksandar Kolarov amid speculation of a bid.

The Serbian defender has been linked with a number of top European sides after catching the eye with his performances in Serie A over the past couple of seasons.

Real Madrid are believed to be keen on the player, while the Light Blues are thought to have offered ?18m (?14.88m).

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has previously insisted the player is going nowhere but reports claim he has now decided on a price-tag of ?22m (?18.18m).

When asked about City's interest in Kolarov, Mancini told Radio Sei: "He is a very good player too. He is young. He has improved and can still improve."

Courtesy of sky sport

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according to sky sports news kris boyd has signed for middlesborough pending a medical

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BBC Sport - Football - Arsenal sign Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny

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BBC Sport - Football - Midfielder Gosling leaves Everton on free transfer

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BBC Sport - Football - Jimmy Bullard and Joe Ledley set for Celtic talks

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BBC Sport - Football - Chelsea sign teenage Czech defender Tomas Kalas

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sky sports news have just said kermit the frog, is not really french,so could have played for germany tonight.. but i'm not sure he would have wanted to.....

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BBC Sport - Football - Jimmy Bullard and Joe Ledley ponder moves to Celtic

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BBC Sport - Football - Joe Ledley expected to join Celtic