News Round Up

Wolves complete deal for Zubar
Wolves have made their sixth signing of the summer after bringing in Marseille defender Ronald Zubar for an undisclosed fee.

Ronaldo's debt to father figure Fergie
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he will always hold a special place in his heart for his former manager at Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson.

Owen excited by 'dream' United deal
Michael Owen admits a move to Manchester United was beyond his 'wildest dreams' but the striker is determined to prove his doubters wrong.

Mancini eyes Premier League post
Former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini is targeting a return to management and sees the Premier League as his ideal destination.

Chopra completes Bluebirds switch
Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee, believed to be in the region of £4million.

Blundering Boruc bemoans bad luck
Celtic keeper Artur Boruc has admitted his personal life affected his performances last season but insists bad luck saw every mistake punished.

Benzema reveals United snub
Real Madrid-bound striker Karim Benzema has revealed he turned down the chance to join Manchester United and a host of European giants.

Ronaldo: I'm worth £80m price tag
Cristiano Ronaldo claims the £80million Real Madrid paid for him is a fair price and he is delighted to be the world's most expensive player.

SWP adapting to City expectation
Shaun Wright-Phillips admits he is slowly getting used to the idea that everything at Manchester City is geared for success

Yakubu easing into Toffees return
Everton striker Yakubu insists he is taking his return one step at a time after admitting to being frustrated during his injury lay-off.

Italian starlet claims United move
Empoli full-back Alberto Massacci claims he is set to join Premier League champions Manchester United after talks with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Agent touts Maicon to Madrid
Maicon's agent expects big-spending Real Madrid to launch a transfer offensive for the right-back, who looks set to quit Inter Milan.

Kinnear given all-clear to return
Joe Kinnear insists he has been given the thumbs-up to return to football management, and would relish a return to the Newcastle hot-seat

Paper Talk: Real keen on Cole
Real Madrid are set to bid for Ashley Cole after the full-back rejected a new Chelsea deal, while Darren Bent is set for Sunderland talks.

Kenny keen to seize second chance
Returning hero Kenny Dalglish has promised to make the most of his second chance at Liverpool after returning to the Anfield club this week.

Rush: Owen will be a United star
Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has backed Manchester United new boy Michael Owen to be a goalscoring success at Old Trafford.

Milan in for Luis Fabiano - Agent
Luis Fabiano's agent has claimed AC Milan have made an official approach to Sevilla to sign the highly-rated Brazil striker.

Owen handed one final shot at glory
TEAMtalk takes a look at Michael Owen's shock switch to Manchester United and explains why the move could benefit player, club and country.

Ince returns to MK Dons hotseat
Paul Ince has returned to MK Dons for his second spell as manager on a two-year contract - little more than a year after leaving for Blackburn.

Owen finalises shock United move
Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United, signing a two-year contract to keep him at Old Trafford until June 2012.

Real chief Perez targets 'two more'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez feels that 'two more signings' will complete his overhaul at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Sturridge secures Chelsea switch
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract from Manchester City, with the deal set to cost £5million.

Gibbs given new Gunners contract
Arsenal have announced that promising teenage full-back Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension to keep him at the club.

King Kenny back on Anfield throne
Kenny Dalglish is returning to Liverpool to take up a senior role in their academy and as a global ambassador for the Anfield club.

Possebon set for Braga loan stint
Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon will spend next season on loan at Sporting Braga, both clubs have confirmed.