Former West Ham defender Julian Dicks has returned to Upton Park as a full-time coaching assistant. The 46-year-old had two spells with the Hammers in the 80s and 90s and will form part of former team-mate Slaven Bilic's new backroom team after a season in charge of West Ham United Ladies. "To be joining the […]

As Liverpool close in on the signing of Nathaniel Clyne, taking the club's outlay on four players from Southampton to almost £60million in 12 months, Press Association Sport looks at how the others have fared. ADAM LALLANA, £23MILLION The England international fared the best of last season's trio who made the move to Anfield, although […]

Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a four-year deal, the Chinese Super League side have announced on their official website. The 26-year-old, who moved to Spurs from Corinthians in his native Brazil in 2013, has made the switch to Guangzhou for a transfer fee of €14 million euro (£9.9million). A statement on Guangzhou's […]

Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is currently undergoing a medical on Merseyside ahead of his £12.5million move to Liverpool. The 24-year-old England right-back has returned from holiday and is in the city to complete the final stages of his transfer. If everything goes to plan then Clyne is likely to be announced as the club's sixth […]

Steve McClaren moved a step closer to assembling his Newcastle coaching staff on Sunday night when Derby announced that Paul Simpson is to leave the club. The Rams released a statement confirming Simpson's impending departure after two years as first team coach at the iPro Stadium. Press Association Sport understands that the 48-year-old, who worked […]

Hull boss Steve Bruce has admitted he was lucky not to lose his job following the club's relegation from the Barclays Premier League. The Tigers' stay in the top flight ended last month as they finished 18th in the table, with a goalless home draw against Bruce's former club Manchester United not enough to keep […]

Wales captain Ashley Williams has revealed that working with Swansea's club psychologist has improved his leadership skills. Williams was Garry Monk's on-field leader as Swansea secured their best-ever Barclays Premier League finish of eighth last season and the 30-year-old also played a huge role as Group B leaders Wales closed in on qualifying for the […]

Sunderland are hoping to push home their interest in West Ham midfielder Stewart Downing as head coach Dick Advocaat awaits a transfer breakthrough. Press Association Sport understands the Black Cats are looking to take advantage of new Hammers boss Slaven Bilic's squad re-shaping program to persuade the 30-year-old England midfielder to return to his native […]

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title next season if they get their recruitment right this summer. The Red Devils captured the final Champions League place last season after a stuttering start to the campaign but were never in title contention and finished 17 points behind champions Chelsea. Louis van […]

Ian Cathro, who is set to be appointed as Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren's assistant, is a man with a blossoming reputation within the game. However, the Scot, former assistant manager at Valencia, is relatively unknown in England. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at the man who has accepted the challenge of serving […]

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has praised his old club for getting ahead of the game in the transfer market as a sixth summer signing edges closer in the form of Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne. A deal, reported to be worth £12.5million, for the England right-back is at an advanced stage and he would become the […]

Ray Wilkins is to join the coaching staff at Aston Villa after holding talks with manager Tim Sherwood. The 58-year-old has revealed he is to link up with Sherwood at Villa Park as the club attempts to move on from last season's fight for Barclays Premier League survival. Wilkins told Sky Sports News: "I was […]

Marseille have grudgingly accepted an offer from West Ham for forward Dimitri Payet. Payet, who has played 15 times for France, is expected to arrive at Upton Park on Thursday to undergo a medical and is set to become new manager Slaven Bilic's first major signing since succeeding Sam Allardyce at West Ham. Marseille issued […]

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos wants to leave and has asked his club to listen to offers for him, according to the Spanish media. Ramos, a reported target of Manchester United, has not been offered a contract extension to remain at Real beyond June 2017 when his current deal runs out. According to Thursday's reports […]

Brazil international Roberto Firmino is set to become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after a £29million deal was agreed with Hoffenheim. Here Press Association provides some background. ORIGINS Born in Maceio, birthplace of three-time World Cup winner as player and manager Mario Zagallo, Firmino began his career in the youth team at Clube de Regatas Brasil […]