Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye has denied there is any problem between the players at the club and new boss Paolo Di Canio.

Mike Phelan and Eric Steele are understood to have left Manchester United as David Moyes builds a new backroom staff.

Stoke have rejected a transfer request from midfielder Steven Nzonzi, with West Ham believed to be keeping tabs on his situation.

Brendan Rodgers has been given a vote of confidence by chairman Tom Werner who says he has made 'remarkable progress'.

Marco Verratti claims it will be 'a heavy loss' if Carlo Ancelotti leaves Paris Saint-Germain and joins Real Madrid this summer.

West Ham midfielder Kevin Nolan has urged the club to splash out on quality players this summer so they can push for Europe.

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has warned Manchester United players they are in for a tough time from David Moyes.

Chief executive Ferran Soriano has confirmed that Manchester City's new manager will be expected to win five trophies in as many years.

Everton's England midfielder Leon Osman has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2015.

Lionel Messi has been called up for Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers despite him suffering from a hamstring injury.

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is a wanted man after Napoli president Aurello De Laurentiis confirmed they have made an approach.

Manchester City recovered from 3 goals down to thrill an enthusiastic American crowd with a last-gasp 4-3 friendly win over Chelsea.

Manchester City caretaker boss Brian Kidd is full of praise his side after they announced themselves to the American market in style.

Less than six months after signing for the club for £5m from Swansea, striker Danny Graham could find himself on the move again.

Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic has claimed he is on his way out of the Britannia Stadium and on his way to Liverpool this summer.

AUCTION (Goodwood 455 NAP) carries a 6lb penalty for a facile recent win at Newmarket and anything close to that form should be enough.

Derek Llambias has indicated that Newcastle will stick with Alan Pardew after 'very constructive' talks with the manager this week.

Portsmouth manager Guy Whittingham has named Steve Allen as his assistant manager.

Umpire Asad Rauf has been withdrawn from Champions Trophy duty amid reports he is being investigated by police in India.

Samoan forward Taulima Tatuai has revealed he was close to signing for Castleford prior to his move to Wakefield.