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Hartley ready to sign for Bristol City

HEARTS look to have lost out to Bristol City in the race to sign former Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley.

Baggies sure of Greening stay

West Bromwich Albion have played down rumours that Jonathan Greening could leave the club.

Owen - Utd to reignite career

Michael Owen is eager to put his "poor spell" at Newcastle behind him by scoring goals and lifting silverware at his new club Man United.

Ferguson finds value in a true poacher

Manchester United scored a paltry 68 goals last season. Owen's unerring finishing could help them find their rhythmThe willingness to sign Michael Owen makes Sir Alex Ferguson look as much a collector as a manager. There might already be a cabinet reserved in some museum of football for a player...

Manchester United move could make Michael Owen central to Fabio Capello's plans again

If Michael Owen plays pivotal role at Old Trafford he could force his way into Fabio Capello's thinking.

Birmingham to offer Barton lifeline

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish will take a chance on Newcastle bad-boy Joey Barton - but only on an initial season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer, reports The Guardian. read more

Tottenham's Bent to open Sunderland negotiations

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle is reporting that Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent is set to open contract talks over a move to Sunderland early next week. read more

Wolves dismiss striker link with Leicester

Wolves have dismissed talk that Leicester City have tabled a bid for striker Andy Keogh. read more