English Premier League new boys West Ham have announced they have signed Mali forward Modibo Maiga from French club Sochaux on a long-term deal. Maiga, who can play as a …

Newcastle are awaiting a response from FC Twente after tabling a bid for Brazil-born defender Douglas. Press Association Sport understands the Magpies have submitted a formal offer amounting to more …

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes the eight-game ban he received was due to Manchester United’s “political power”. The 25-year-old Uruguay forward was handed the suspension and a STG40,000 ($A61,125) fine …

Gary Cahill has backed Chelsea captain John Terry to put his turbulent summer behind him when the new season kicks off in August. Terry was last week cleared of a …

Reading have signed Watford defender Adrian Mariappa and Nottingham Forest right-back Chris Gunter for undisclosed fees as the Premier League new-boys continue their preparations for their return to the top-flight. …

Reading have signed Watford defender Adrian Mariappa and Nottingham Forest right-back Chris Gunter for undisclosed fees as the Premier League new-boys continue their preparations for their return to the top-flight. …

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants the English Premier League trophy back at Old Trafford next season. He told a media conference on Tuesday in this Indian Ocean city …

Newcastle are happy to play a waiting game over their bids to land striker Andy Carroll and full-back Mathieu Debuchy. The Magpies’ initial approaches for both men have been rebuffed, …

Robin van Persie was all smiles as he returned to Arsenal pre-season training today, but the long-term future of the Gunners skipper remains uncertain. Holland international van Persie, who turns …

Derbyshire Police are investigating alleged racist comments against Chelsea defender Ashley Cole on Twitter, four days after club teammate John Terry was cleared of racial abuse. Cole, who defended Terry …

Premier League sides including Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are touring Asia this month hoping to cash in on the region’s unquenchable thirst for English football. QPR and Sunderland …

Holland international Ron Vlaar is excited about a possible switch to Aston Villa. The Feyenoord defender, 27, held talks with Villa boss Paul Lambert over the weekend and admits it …

Wigan have signed teenage midfielder Fraser Fyvie from Scottish club Aberdeen on a three-year contract. The 19-year-old Fyvie was the youngest player to start a game for Aberdeen when he …

Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes returning to Tyneside would be a “great move” for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll. Press Association Sport understands the Reds flatly turned down the Magpies’ …

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy accepts the team must “tighten up” if they are to progress in the Barclays Premier League – which can only boost his own England chances. The …

Manchester United, Liverpool and Sunderland have stepped up their preparations for the upcoming English Premier League season by flying out on offseason tours across the globe. Man United have headed …

Manchester United, Liverpool and Sunderland have stepped up their preparations for the upcoming English Premier League season by flying out on offseason tours across the globe. Man United have headed …

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan has re-signed for Aston Villa after agreeing on a new three-year contract. The 27-year-old had parted company with the club at the end of last season after …