The sale of West Brom has moved a step closer after chairman Jeremy Peace confirmed exclusivity has been granted to one interested party. Discussions have taken place with several groups after Peace made the decision earlier in the year to offer up his 88 per cent share of the Baggies as he "considered strategic options […]

Manchester City have had their restrictions on transfer spending and UEFA Champions League squad size lifted after meeting their financial fair play target, UEFA has announced. City were ordered to play in last year's Champions League with only 21 players in the squad and spending on new signings in last summer's transfer window was capped […]

Managerless Leicester have had a bid of £12million for QPR striker Charlie Austin rejected, Press Association Sport understands. The 25-year-old forward scored 18 Premier League goals for the Rs last season but could not help keep the west London club in the top flight. Austin, who was in Roy Hodgson's England squad for last month's […]

Lukas Podolski looks set to leave Arsenal this summer after his agent claimed the Germany international has been given permission to find a new club. The 30-year-old forward moved to the Emirates three years ago but struggled to hold down a place in Arsene Wenger's side – spending the second part of last season on […]

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic insists he has "big time" respect for FC Lusitans after he was criticized for sitting out the Europa League qualifying fixture on Thursday evening. Having been appointed on June 9, Bilic watched from the stands with academy director Terry Westley overseeing a 3-0 first-leg victory as the Hammers got their […]

Southampton have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over a permanent move for central defender Toby Alderweireld. Amid speculation that Tottenham are ready to hijack their attempts to land the 26-year-old Belgium international, Press Association Sport understands Southampton are hoping to steal a march on other interested parties having already entered into negotiations with the Spanish […]

Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat secured his first signing on Wednesday evening when Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates completed a permanent switch to the Stadium of Light. The 24-year-old Uruguay international, who had a year remaining on his contract at Anfield, has signed a four-year deal and joins for an undisclosed fee understood to be in […]

New West Ham boss Slaven Bilic will not be in charge of the team for their opening Europa League qualifier, with academy manager Terry Westley defending the decision. Bilic replaced Sam Allardyce at Upton Park on June 9 but will only be in the stands for Thursday's clash with Andorran minnows FC Lusitans, despite a […]

Dani Osvaldo's expensive spell at Southampton is over, although it has come at a cost of around £25million to the club. Much had been expected of the 29-year-old after he swapped Roma for the south coast of England in August 2013, joining in a club-record deal that could have been worth up to £14.6million. However, […]

Petr Cech went against Jose Mourinho by pushing to leave Stamford Bridge, but the Arsenal new boy is confident their relationship remains intact after speaking to the Chelsea manager. The last campaign was a difficult one for the 33-year-old, having been displaced as first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge after 10 seasons. Thibaut Courtois' promotion reduced […]

Nigel Pearson has been sacked as manager of Leicester with the club saying "fundamental differences in perspective exist between us". The 51-year-old guided the Foxes to safety with seven wins from the last nine games in the Barclays Premier League but was often a controversial figure, having arguments with supporters and journalists alike throughout the […]

Liverpool have completed the signing of Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne in a £12million deal. Press Association Sport understands the 24-year-old full-back has agreed a five-year contract with the Reds paying £10million up front with a further £2million in add-ons. Clyne is the Reds' sixth signing of the summer, following Manchester City midfielder James Milner, Burnley […]

The agent of Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has denied reports he had talks with Roma over a possible transfer of the player to the Serie A club. The Italian press has fuelled speculation that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international will move to the Giallorossi as part of a deal that would see Roma playmaker […]

The signing of Petr Cech could be key in Arsenal winning their first Premier League title in 12 years, according to former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. The Czech keeper ended a trophy-laden 11-year association with Chelsea on Monday after finally completing a long-anticipated move to their London neighbors. Press Association Sport understands Cech has been […]

England Under-19 manager Sean O'Driscoll is set to join Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers' coaching staff at Anfield. The 57-year-old, who has previously had spells in charge at Nottingham Forest, Doncaster, Bournemouth, Crawley and Bristol City, is being brought in as part of the summer overhaul of the backroom team. Press Association Sport understands O'Driscoll has […]