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Stoke City: Winger explains move collapse

Stoke transfer target Jonathan Pitroipa has hit out at Rennes and has blamed the French club for the collapse of his move.

Pitroipa almost joined Stoke

Jonathan Pitroipa has explained why his proposed switch from Rennes to Stoke fell through at the last minute.

Stoke move for Pitroipa

Stoke are in talks to sign Jonathan Pitroipa from Rennes, Sky sources understand.

Ntep opts to stay in France

Auxerre forward Paul-Georges Ntep has turned his back on a possible move to England by signing for Rennes.

Today on YouTube: Sporting Lisbon youngsters go wild as Cristiano Ronaldo wins the Ballon d'Or

Video: A group of Sporting Lisbon academy youngsters gather to watch their hero Cristiano Ronaldo win Ballon d'Or        

Toivonen agrees Rennes switch

Rennes have signed Sweden forward Ola Toivonen from PSV Eindhoven on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Blow for Norwich as PSV star nears Rennes switch