News Headlines

Football news in brief

• Nicolas Anelka joins Juventus on five-month deal • Watford move to fourth in Championship table Juventus sign Anelka on five-month deal Juventus have signed Nicolas Anelka on a five-month deal after the Frenchman arrived in Turin for a medical on Saturday. The Juventus chief executive...

Levante sneak it; Depor agony

Levante snatched a late winner against Real Valladolid before city rivals Valencia followed suit at Deportivo La Coruna.

Atletico expect Bilbao battle

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is paying little notice of Athletic Bilbao's lowly league placing heading into tomorrow's clash at San Mames, where he expects his high-flying side to be given their toughest test of recent weeks.

Messi fit to play after scare

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been declared fit for Sunday's La Liga game with Osasuna following an injury scare.

Vallecano expect Betis fatigue

Rayo Vallecano manager Paco Jemez is hoping his side can take advantage of Real Betis' catalogue of injuries and participation in the Copa del Rey over the past few weeks when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Osasuna wary of Barca threat

Osasuna defender Fernando Macedo da Silva knows there is plenty to fear from Barcelona after they followed up defeat in the Primera Division with a solid victory over Malaga in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Valencia fighting for Man Utd future after Zaha capture

The signing of Wilfried Zaha turns up the heat on Antonio Valencia at Manchester United . read more

Real Mallorca in talks for Villa fullback Hutton

Real Mallorca are closing in on Aston Villa fullback Alan Hutton . Hutton is available after returning to Villa Park after a loan with Nottingham Forest . read more

Arsenal to bid for Villa after Barcelona benching

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to splash out for Barcelona striker David Villa . read more