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Johnson nearing full fitness

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is hopeful that Glen Johnson will be fit to return 'in the next couple of weeks'.

Perez: United made Bale bid

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed that Manchester United made a bid for Gareth Bale before the Welshman moved to Madrid for a world-record fee.

Gareth Bale: how Real Madrid trumped Manchester United – by Pérez

• Real Madrid president claims club did not pay over the odds • 'We learned United made an offer; we made one ourselves' The Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has claimed that Manchester United made an offer to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur this summer but missed out…

Glazers back down over Old Trafford

• Club ends fight against Asset of Community Value listing • Old Trafford will be offered to community if United ever sell Manchester United have withdrawn their request for a review into Trafford Council's decision to list Old Trafford as an Asset of Community Value. United have…

Fulham manager Martin Jol hoping to bounce back from defeat to Chelsea against Everton in the League Cup

Martin Jol, the Fulham manager, has said he hopes Dimitar Berbatov and Darren Bent can help his side bounce back from defeat to Chelsea.        

Gus Poyet emerges as first choice to replace Paolo Di Canio as Sunderland manager

Gus Poyet has emerged as the leading candidate to be offered the vacant Sunderland head coach job following the dismissal of Paolo Di Canio on Sunday afternoon.

Lunchtime briefing: the 10 key stories of the day

Get up to date with today's news agenda 1. Conflicting claims over Kenyan mall siege Officials say that crisis is over but sporadic gunfire still heard despite assurances - live updates 2. Ed Miliband prepares to address the Labour party conference Follow today's goings-on from Brighton live with…

Manchester United back down in fight over decision to list Old Trafford as an 'Asset of Community Value'

Manchester United have withdrawn their request for a review into Trafford Council's decision to list Old Trafford as an Asset of Community Value.

Manchester United missed out on Gareth Bale after submitting bid, says Real Madrid president

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reveals the Spaniards beat United to Spurs man but he insists £85.3m was cheap.