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Tottenham to sign £4m defender Dier

Tottenham agree to sign Sporting Lisbon's England Under-21 defender Eric Dier for £4m, subject to a medical.

Friday's gossip column

Arsenal will have to spend £32m on Quintero, Napoli confirm Fellaini interest, Liverpool's double swoop, plus more.

The inside story of the great Southampton sell-off

Broken pacts, discontent and a silent owner - sports reporter Ben Smith on the background to Saints' £92m player sale.

Tadic on target in Saints' victory

Summer signing Dusan Tadic scores as Southampton beat Brighton 3-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Ex-Villa defender Mellberg retires

Former Aston Villa defender and Sweden international Olof Mellberg retires after an 18-year career in football.

James Milner puts renewal of vows with Manchester City on hold to play waiting game

James Milner is keeping Manchester City waiting over his plans for the future as he enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League champions.

Liverpool close in on full-backs Alberto Moreno and Javier Manquillo to boost Brendan Rodgers' squad

Brendan Rodgers close to completing double swoop for Alberto Moreno and Javier Manquillo to solve full-back problems

Louis Van Gaal's 'spy cameras' track Manchester United stars' every move in training, reveals Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans highlights new manager's close attention to detail with every player movement in training now under video scrutiny

Jonny Evans out to become Manchester Uniteds main man at the back

Playing with Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic benefited me Defender at heart of Louis van Gaals three centre-back system Continue reading...