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Sporting Lisbon deny Man United made Bruma bid

Everton: Defender set for new deal

Everton boss Roberto Martinez intends to offer Leighton Baines a new deal as a reward for his loyalty to the club.

Aston Villa: Hutton lashes out at Villa boss

Aston Villa outcast Alan Hutton has blasted manager Paul Lambert for the way he deals with players he doesn't want anymore.

Arsenal: Defender pleased with progress

Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen is hopeful he could return from injury in the Gunners' Capital One Cup clash at West Brom later this month.

Manchester City: City new boy out for six weeks

Manchester City have been rocked by another defensive injury blow after new signing Martin ­Demichelis was ruled out for six weeks.

Sunderland: New boy has big Black Cats goal

Loan signing Ki Sung-Yeung says he can live up to expectations at Sunderland and fire plenty of goals from midfield this season.

Chelsea: Mata happy at Blues

Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata admits that transfer speculation is part of the game but insists he is happy at the club.

Newcastle United: Pardew pleased with Gouffran

Alan Pardew has hailed Yoan Gouffran's Newcastle contribution so far this season and says he can become a key player in his side.