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Signing hint from Pellegrini

New Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has hinted the club may be about to announce a new signing in the next 24 hours.

Defoe calls for more strikers

Jermain Defoe insists Tottenham need to strengthen their forward line if they are to challenge for honours in the new Premier League season.

Bony out to emulate Drogba

New Swansea City recruit Wilfried Bony has set his sights on scoring as many goals in the Premier League as Didier Drogba did for Chelsea.

Neville: Too much, too young

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville reckons young English players are struggling to break through because clubs are chasing quick success.

Prestatyn coach praises historic win

Coach Chris Hughes is delighted after Prestatyn Town beat Liepajas Metalurgs to reach the Europa League second qualifying round.

Steep rise in football transfer fees

International football transfer numbers fall slightly but the income they generate has risen sharply in the past six months, says governing body Fifa.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney sustains hamstring injury

Wayne Rooney is heading home from Manchester United's pre-season tour and will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring problem.

Bellamy warns of Premier 'reality'

Veteran striker Craig Bellamy says Cardiff City's players must keep their belief that they can survive in the Premier League.

Sky and BT trade insults as temperature rises in television fixtures feud

BSkyB and BT trade insults after dividing matches for the first four months of the Premier League season