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Magpies to loan out starlet

Skysports.com understands Newcastle youngster Ryan Donaldson is a loan target for a number of clubs.

Hodgson: I'll keep 'disenchanted' players

• New manager wants to 'get enchantment back'• Has not yet spoken to Mascherano and TorresRoy Hodgson, the new Liverpool manager, has said that the club are having to work hard to persuade some of their disenchanted stars to stay this season.There has been speculation about the futures...

Paul the octopus set for sensational transfer to Madrid aquarium

Spanish zoo prepared to meet 'any demands' to sign German cephalopod that predicted team's World Cup final victoryIn what may prove to be the biggest transfer story this summer, negotiations have begun to bring Paul the psychic octopus to Madrid after he correctly predicted Spain's World Cup final...

Roberto Di Matteo: West Brom interested in David Ngog of Liverpool

• Manager says Frenchman 'is a player we are interested in'• Says move unlikely before end of JulyThe West Bromwich Albion manager, Roberto Di Matteo, has confirmed his interest in signing the French forward David Ngog on loan from Liverpool. However, the Italian said that no deal was...

Busquets a fan of Cesc

Barcelona's Sergio Busquets believes Cesc Fabregas would be a valuable addition to the Catalan club.

Latics move for Al-Habsi

Sky Sports News understands Wigan are closing in on the signing of Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi.

Holloway impressed by Frenchman

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is considering signing Malaury Martin after inviting the midfielder on tour.

Anelka reveals depth of tensions

Nicolas Anelka speaks for the first time since he was sent home from the World Cup, describing the tensions inside the France camp as a "timebomb".