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Five teenage talents of tomorrow

Romelu Lukaku17 years old, AnderlechtAt 6ft 3in and already a Belgium international he is arguably the most sought after young striker in Europe. Compared in style to Didier Drogba, Lukaku will probably be prised away from Anderlecht this summer. Mentioned at length by Jose Mourinho this...

James Richardson's paper review

James is back for another rifle through this week's European papersJames RichardsonMatt HallAndy Gallagher

Manchester United: United set to sign new teenage prospect

Man Utd are set to sign teenage Belgian attacking midfielder Adnan Januzaj from Anderlecht after swooping in the week he turned 16.

Lionel Messi eclipses Cristiano Ronaldo as Argentina beat Portugal

??? Barcelona player scores last-minute penalty in Geneva??? Karim Benzema strikes for France to sink 10-man BrazilLionel Messi once again prevailed in the duel of the world's best two players as he converted an 89th-minute penalty to give Argentina a 2-1 win over Portugal in an entertaining and...

El Ghanassy claims City deal

Gent forward Yassine El Ghanassy claims he could soon be on his way to Manchester City.

Football transfer rumours: Chelsea in spree for Hazard, Lukaku and Hamsik?

Today's Mill is big. It's the rumours that got smallTransfer deadline day has put an abrupt end to the football rumour as we know it. And so, like a radio star in the video age, the Rumour Mill suddenly finds itself stumbling across barren terrain, with no direction, no sense of purpose, bereft,...

Manchester City failed with ?4m deadline day bid for Gent winger Yassine El Ghanassy

Manchester City failed with a ?4m deadline day bid for Belgium international winger Yassine El Ghanassy. The 20-year-old was seen as a stop-gap for Adam Johnson.

Chelsea bid for ?25m-rated Romelu Lukaku rejected by Anderlecht

Chelsea tried to land Anderlecht starlet Romelu Lukaku during the January transfer window. The 17-year-old striker has been hailed the 'new Didier Drogba'.