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Sunderland plan bid for Fenerbahce midfielder Raul Meireles

Sunderland are eyeing Fenerbahce midfielder Raul Meireles. read more        

Malouda makes Trabzonspor switch

Former Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda signs a two-year deal with Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Stamford Bridge.

Besiktas and Fenerbache turn to Court of Arbitration for Sport to reverse UEFA match-fixing ban

Turkish sides Fenerbahce and and Besiktas have turned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in an attempt to get their bans from European competition for alleged match-fixing lifted.

Raul Meireles could sign for Sunderland

Sunderland are considering a move for former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles, 30, who is unsettled at Fenerbahce.

Malouda joins Trabzonspor

Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer, the club have announced.

Turkish teams appeal bans

Turkish sides Fenerbahce and Besiktas have turned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in an attempt to get their bans from European competition for alleged match-fixing lifted.

Everton: Turkish clubs ponder Everton defender swoop

Turkish duo Fenerbahce and Besiktas are both reportedly keen on Everton defender Johnny Heitinga.

VIDEO: Notts County defender kicks keeper in face in 2-1 defeat to Galatasaray

Pre-season friendlies are usually an opportunity for managers to try new tactics, throw in a few promising youngsters and generally get the players up to fitness.

Didier Drogba impresses for Galatasaray against Notts County, as Chelsea maintain interest in striker

Didier Drogba will make return to London next month at Emirates Stadium, but uncertainty remains over whether it will be his final appearance on English soil this season.