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Arsenal sign Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina

David Ospina signs from Nice on a long-term contract as Arsene Wenger strengthens goalkeeping resources ahead of new season

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits interest in Roma and Holland midfielder Kevin Strootman

Louis van Gaal monitoring Kevin Strootman's fitness, as Dutch midfielder recovers from his cruciate ligament injury, and could launch bid in January

Petr Cech fit and firing in Chelsea battle to hold off Thibaut Courtois as first-choice goalkeeper

Ten years ago the Czech won Cudicini's Chelsea place - he has no intention of allowing Courtois to do the same to him

Scotland's broiling climate rules country out of race to become 'eternal' host of the World Cup

Matthew Norman: After the mistakes of Russia and Qatar, Fifa is looking for an eternal home for its tournament but only Switzerland shapes up as Scotland comes up short

Scotland's boiling climate rules country out of race to become 'eternal' host of the World Cup

Matthew Norman: After the mistakes of Russia and Qatar, Fifa is looking for an eternal home for its tournament but only Switzerland shapes up as Scotland comes up short

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney keen on taking over from Steven Gerrard as England's next captain

Rooney has made it clear that he wants the captain's armband following the announcement that Gerrard is to retire from international football

Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah spared national service with Egypt confirm Premier League club

Chelsea winger, who signed from Basle for £11 million in January, will now go on pre-season camp in Austria

Egyptian PM helps Chelsea winger Salah avoid military service

The Egyptian Prime Minister has personally intervened to help Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah avoid military service. NO, This article does not meet Newsnow guidelines read more

West Ham launching bid for Swiss sensation Michael Frey

Swiss sensation Michael Frey is a transfer target for West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce. NO, This article does not meet Newsnow guidelines read more