West Ham Re-Sign James Collins from Aston Villa; Plus More EPL News and Links

West Ham United have signed defender James Collins, three seasons after the Welshman left Upton Park to join Villa. Collins has signed a four-year contract at West Ham United where he’ll add more steel to the Hammers defense. The centre back is a Welsh international.

Here’s the latest Premier League news headlines from the past 24 hours:

• Aston Villa has agreed to sell James Collins to West Ham in a deal worth £2.5m — The Telegraph
• Manchester City edged out by Oldham Athletic in pre-season friendly — The Guardian
• Kolo Toure ready to stay at Manchester City after rejecting move to Turkish club Bursaspor — The Telegraph
• Cheeky Manchester United Fans Undermine City’s Pre Season Tour in Malaysia — Sabotage Times
  
• Hull City sign Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos on a season-long loan deal — BBC Sport
  
• In Pictures: Orlando City vs. Stoke City — Orlando City
  
• Manchester United employees stand to gain £204m in Glazers share plan — The Guardian
  
• Brendan Rodgers names Andy Carroll in squad for Europa League qualifier — The Telegraph
  
• Glazers cement Manchester United control by moving to block takeovers — The Guardian
  
• Newcastle United have signed Australian defender Curtis Good — Sky Sports
• Wales, Team GB and the National Anthem — Left Back In The Changing Room
  
• Josh McEachran’s plight highlights English football’s big problem — Life’s A Pitch
• Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia leaves to join Gianfranco Zola at Watford — The Telegraph
  
• Steven Pienaar rejoins Everton from Tottenham in £4.5m deal — The Guardian
  
• Top 10 Shirt Sponsorship Deals — Football Marketing