New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori will play no part in the second Test with England as doubts remain over his long-term fitness.

Nils Petersen has confirmed he will join Werder Bremen on a permanent basis from Bayern Munich after signing a four-year contract.

Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Manchester United with a testimonial also to be announced.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will wait until next week before deciding on his future at the DW Stadium, reports have claimed.

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has admitted he is open to the possibility of Roberto Mancini returning to the club as manager.

Brighton boss Gus Poyet has emerged as a strong candidate for the Stoke job as speculation over who will replace Tony Pulis hots up.

Chesterfield have signed goalkeeper Aaron Chapman from Derbyshire neighbours Belper Town.

Millwall say they have yet to choose a new manager amid speculation former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel is set to get the job.

Tottenham's hopes of landing Franco Baldini as director of football have taken a hit with the news he will be staying in Rome.

Malaga have admitted Isco could join Real Madrid this summer despite only signing a new contract with the club in January.

Ipswich defender Tommy Smith has penned a new deal which keeps him at Portman Road until 2016.

Brendan Rodgers says there is a bright future for Liverpool's youngsters and hailed the efforts of recentt debutant Jordan Ibe

Montpellier's deputy chairman Laurent Nicollin says the club will not consider selling Remy Cabella unless they receive a bid of €100m.

David Flitcroft has challenged Barnsley's fans to help the club hit the 10,000-mark for season-ticket sales this summer.

Everton are said to be in a race with Inter Milan for the services of Ghana midfielder Wakaso Mubarak, according to reports in Spain.

Stevan Jovetic is set to snub a move to Arsenal and will join Juventus instead after his agent claimed he wants to stay in Italy.

Northampton defender and Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle has called time on his playing career.

England boss Roy Hodgson believes Phil Jones' long-term position in the national side is at centre-back.

Christian Benteke has told Aston Villa that he won't be held hostage if the club of his dreams come in for him this summer.

Wolves have not yet made an approach to Crewe to speak to manager Steve Davis despite widespread speculation over his future.