Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is delighted to kick off the season at home but says Steve Bruce's Hull will prove to be tough opposition.

Hull boss Steve Bruce looks set to offer Carlton Cole the chance to stay in the Premier League following his release from West Ham.

Gervinho says he will not struggle to find a new club if he leaves Arsenal and has hinted at a move to Marseille.

Arsenal are facing a battle to land Swansea defender Ashley Williams as reports claim they are reluctant to pay £10million.

England captain Alastair Cook has heaped praise on James Anderson and James Tredwell after a convincing victory against South Africa.

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists that he feels he made the right decision to leave Arsenal to aid his development.

Former AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi believes that Mario Balotelli can help the side lift the Champions League trophy once again.

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has been quick to cool talk he is considering a move to either Paris Saint-Germain or Monaco.

Scunthorpe have turned down a bid for winger Mark Duffy from Doncaster.

Scunthorpe have turned down a bid for winger Mark Duffy from Doncaster.

Matteo Manassero has revealed his ambition to break back into the world's top 10 after a disappointing showing at the US Open.

World number 35 Martin Kaymer is aiming to end his 19-month victory drought at this week's BMW International Open in Munich.

Wycombe forward Joel Grant has not yet made a decision on his future, manager Gareth Ainsworth has revealed.

Tranmere midfielder Andy Robinson has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

Tranmere have signed defenders Stephen Foster and Evan Horwood.

Australia captain Michael Clarke insists he is doing everything he can to avoid having surgery on his back, which could end his career.

Super-bantamweight Scott Quigg insists he is not interested in fighting Carl Frampton as he sets his sights on a world title.

Exeter captain Danny Coles believes their opening day clash with Bristol Rovers will be the perfect test to start the season.

Sam Morsy's agent has warned Chesterfield that time could be of the essence in their pursuit of the Port Vale midfielder.

Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer has rubbished reports Norwich have made a bid for Rovers defender Martin Olsson.