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Paris Saint-Germain turn to Capello

• André Villas-Boas stays loyal to Tottenham • Fabio Capello is PSG's fall-back option Paris Saint-Germain have turned to Fabio Capello to be their manager next season, after André Villas-Boas resisted their overtures to remain loyal to Tottenham Hotspur. The French champions…

Australia v Iraq: what we learned from the World Cup qualifier

Holger Osieck was strong when he needed to be; this was the Socceroos' most gruelling campaign; and other talking points Holger Osieck is the man For 48 hours before the game, a major Sydney road was rechristened as the Tim Cahill Expressway. This was a man who had scored his country's first ever…

Which footballers have played in a hat? | The Knowledge

Plus: Barcelona's real record scorer, PSG's pram-style logo and Steve Bull's England goals. The Knowledge is taking a well-earned break during the off-season, but you can still send your questions to knowledge@guardian.co.uk or on Twitter "Watching Arsenal thump Wigan at the Emirates Stadium on…

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur head coach Andre Villas-Boas rejects lucrative post at Paris St-Germain

Andre Villas-Boas turns down the chance to become the new head coach of Paris St-Germain.        

Carroll passes West Ham medical

• England striker signs six-year contract • Heel injury could delay start to season Andy Carroll has become West Ham United's record signing at £15m after he completed his medical examination at the east London club on Tuesday. West Ham's co-owner, David Gold, revealed in a tweet…

Liverpool in advanced talks to buy Porto's Christian Atsu for £3m

• 21-year-old Ghanaian international looks likely to move • Brendan Rodgers keen on winger's attacking prowess Liverpool's extensive summer recruitment programme is increasingly likely to include a cut-price transfer for Porto's Ghanaian international Christian Atsu after a significant…

Micah Richards in contract talks with Manchester City for a new four-year deal

Micah Richards will open talks with Manchester City this week over a new four-year contract        

Medical all clear for Carroll

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has passed his medical with West Ham ahead of his proposed £15million move to Upton Park.

Aston Villa demand a minimum of £8 million for Darren Bent from prospective clubs

Aston Villa will not allow Darren Bent to leave on the cheap and are demanding a minimum of £8 million.