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Schmelzer set to sign deal

Borussia Dortmund defender Marcel Schmelzer has confirmed he wants to stay with the Bundesliga champions and sign a new contract.

Barcelona pair Messi and Iniesta, Real Madrid's Ronaldo confirmed Ballon d'Or candidates

The Ballon d'Or three-man shortlist has been released, with the usual suspects again featuring. read more

Lucio announces he wants Juventus departure

Lucio has announced he wants to leave Juventus . The former Inter Milan defender only moved to Juve last summer, but has made just the one Serie A appearance. read more

Bayern Munich in a hurry to put last season's disappointment behind them | Raphael Honigstein

The Bavarians will end the year top of the table, but are mindful of last January's disastrous collapse that cost them the title Who cares about the finishing time in a title race that no one's ever really been too bothered to win? The biggest surprise of this midweek round of fixtures perhaps...

Real Madrid coach Mourinho way out in front on manager's rich-list

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is the top earning manager in the game. read more

Liverpool maintain interest for Heerenveen keeper Christopher Nordfeldt

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is maintaining their relationship with SC Heerenveen to keep track of goalkeeper Christopher Nordfeldt. read more

Chelsea ready to make fresh bid for Bayer Leverkusen ace Schurrle

Chelsea are reviving interest in Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle . read more

AZ chief reveals Spurs, Chelsea following Altidore

Chelsea and Tottenham are being linked with AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore. read more

West Ham push for Ajax winger Sulejmani

West Ham United are pushing to sign Ajax winger Miralem Sulejmani . read more