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Pardew backs Abeid at Newcastle

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew backs midfielder Mehdi Abeid after rejecting an approach for the player during the summer.

Foxes set to sign Wigan's McArthur

Wigan Athletic accept an improved Leicester City bid for midfielder James McArthur, BBC Radio Leicester reports.

Tottenham Hotspur v AEL Limassol

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Tottenham Hotspur and AEL Limassol.

Coleman yet to discuss rapist Evans

Wales manager Chris Coleman says a serious conversation needs to be had about disgraced striker Ched Evans's future.

Roma sign Greece defender Manolas

Roma complete the signing of Greece centre-back Kostas Manolas from Olympiakos for £10.3m on a five-year contract.

Jackett asked about Bamford

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett has admitted to being among those to have enquired as to Patrick Bamford's availability.

Dyche: Burnley can't compete

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has admitted the club are finding it difficult to compete in the transfer market.

Wednesday's gossip column

Louis van Gaal shocks Man Utd's players, Arsenal make move for Nikola Zigic, Spurs eye Alex Song, plus more.

Hull City v KSC Lokeren (agg 0-1)

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Hull City and KSC Lokeren.