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Transfer news: Manchester United and Chelsea in for Juan Cuadrado – live!

Latest transfer updates as the window enters its final few days Email [email protected] or tweet @michaelbutler18 Crystal Palace on verge of making Zaha loan permanent for £3m Sky to spare its reporters from humiliation on transfer deadline day 12.47pm GMT Aaaaaand , it turns out…

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid midfielder Luis Figo to stand for Fifa presidency

• Figo joins David Ginola on campaign trail • FA to back Prince Ali in bid against Sepp Blatter • Head of Dutch FA also standing for role • Luis Figo Small Talk: I collect watches and paintings Luis Figo is to join the field of candidates to rival Sepp Blatter for the role…

Figo makes bid for Fifa presidency

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid forward Luis Figo aims to challenge Sepp Blatter for Fifa's top job.

Non-league Chatham Town’s website hacked by Islamist extremists

• Hackers took control of Ryman League club’s website • Attack appeared to be random, or mistaken identity • Image contained reference to Charlie Hebdo massacre • Hacking becomes big worry for small business owners Chatham Town’s website has been hacked by…

Mike Ashley faces disciplinary hearing before Scottish FA on 2 March

• Newcastle owner faces charges relating to interests in two clubs • Mike Ashley tightens grip on Rangers with £10m in new loans Continue reading...

Ashley and Rangers in March hearings

Mike Ashley and Rangers face separate SFA hearings over the Newcastle owner's possible breaches of dual interest rules.

Gareth Bale happy at Real Madrid and will not be joining Manchester United

• ‘I don’t see myself at Manchester United’ says Wales forward • ‘I have many years left on my contract and I’m very happy here’ • Real’s stadium could be renamed Abu Dhabi Bernabéu Continue reading...

Pires: Ivanovic best in Europe

Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic is one of the top defenders in Europe, according to former Arsenal winger Robert Pires.

Carver: No drift at Newcastle

John Carver says he will not allow Newcastle's season to 'drift away' after being appointed head coach until the end of the season.