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Beckham backing for Van Gaal

David Beckham believes Louis van Gaal is the ideal choice as the new Manchester United manager and has backed Ryan Giggs to make a seamless transition into his role as assistant boss.

Pique agrees four-year Barcelona deal

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique commits his future to the Catalan club by agreeing a four-year contract extension.

Albion secure Gardner capture

Midfielder Craig Gardner will join West Brom when his Sunderland contract expires at the end of June.

Gardner to join West Brom

Midfielder Craig Gardner will join West Brom when his Sunderland contract expires at the end of June.

Toure's agent warns Man City

Yaya Toure's agent has warned Manchester City they could face losing the midfielder if they don't show him more respect.

Sunderland's Gardner to join West Brom

West Brom sign midfielder Craig Gardner from Premier League rivals Sunderland on a three-year deal.

England ready for U17 Euro 2014 final

England's Taylor Moore will create history if he helps the Three Lions win the Uefa Under-17 European Championship.

Paterson out of N Ireland games

Huddersfield's Martin Paterson pulls out of the Northern Ireland squad for the games against Uruguay and Chile.

Tuesday's gossip column

Luke Shaw set for Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid want Luis Suarez, Inter Milan and Liverpool want Ashley Cole and more.