Liverpool Poised to Sign Nuri Sahin From Real Madrid, Says Report: The Daily EPL

Respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has announced that Liverpool are on the verge of signing Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin from Real Madrid. According to the article, Balague says that Brendan Rodgers wants to build a strong midfield who have superb passing and retention skills. And Sahin certainly would be a big plus for the Reds.

Meanwhile, there is a TON of other Premier League-related news today, so much so that we will be launching a new feature on EPL Talk later tonight (more details on that later). For now, enjoy the Premier League news headlines from around the world:

• Guillem Balague announces that Liverpool are signing Nuri Sahin from Real Madrid — 101 Great Goals
• Theo Walcott pulls out of England friendly with bruised thigh — The Guardian
  
• Andre Villas-Boas steps up interest in Yann M’Vila with reported £12m bid — The Telegraph
• FA will not back a Team GB men’s side for Rio Olympic Games in 2016 — The Guardian
• Liverpool are close to agreeing a new deal with defender Martin Skrtel — Sky Sports
• Daniel Agger wants to stay at Liverpool despite Manchester City bid — The Guardian
• Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given announces international retirement — The Independent
  
• Sandro’s absence with Brazil gives André Villas-Boas selection problem — The Guardian
  
• Premier League match officials appointments 18-22 August — Premier League
• Jack Butland: England debut against Italy in Berne will be a ‘dream come true’ — The Telegraph
  
• Everton hope to secure M’Baye Niang’s signature in £6m deal — The Guardian
  
• MK Dons admit interest in Tottenham winger David Bentley — The Independent
  
• Mario Balotelli pulls out of Italy squad to face England in friendly — The Guardian
  
• Wigan complete the signing of Arsenal midfielder Ryo Miyaichi on loan — BBC Sport
  
• Reading: Premier League 2012-13 preview – video — The Guardian
  
• Southampton: Premier League 2012-13 preview – video — The Guardian
  
• Stoke City: Premier League 2012-13 preview – video — The Guardian
  
• Marouane Fellaini has a groin injury & is in a race to be fit for this weekend — ToffeeWeb
  
• Story behind Liverpool’s ‘new’ red nets — Liverpool FC
  
• Manchester City have promised Everton first refusal on a loan deal for Adam Johnson — The Daily Mail
  
• Tottenham thwarted in bid to sign Lloris and Ramírez — The Guardian
  
• You’ll do well just to get a game at Man City, Joe Royle warns Jack Rodwell — Liverpool Echo
  
• Lucas Leiva has revealed how Joe Allen is already impressing his new team-mates — Sky Sports
  
• Joey Barton leaving QPR on loan would be blocked by Football League — The Guardian
  
• Spurs Fans’ Season Preview: The Top Three Beckons If AVB Can Get Llorente — Sabotage Times
  
• Fulham’s Moussa Dembélé claims Real Madrid have shown an interest in him — The Guardian
  
• Sam Allardyce should focus on his weak squad, not Olympic Stadium — Life’s A Pitch
  
• Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny pulls out of France squad with injury — The Independent
  
• Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck set to sign a new five-year contract — The Telegraph
  
• Wolves reject another Sunderland bid for striker Steven Fletcher — The Guardian
  
• Roberto Mancini prepared to sell Nigel de Jong after Jack Rodwell arrival — The Telegraph
  
• Simon Cox has completed his move from West Brom to Nottingham Forest — Sky Sports
  
• Man City needs your help to identify these passionate supporters (Video) — Manchester City FC