EPL

Arsenal
Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal's defence is not their Achilles heel, although he recognises his team must improve on set-pieces.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa are planning to follow their bid for Wigan’s Charles N’Zogbia with a move for Manchester City’s Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Blackburn
Blackburn appear poised to complete the signing of Monaco central defender Cedric Mongongu, who is keen to play in the Premier League.

Bolton
Bolton are interested in the loan signing of striker Danny Welbeck on loan from Manchester United as a replacement for Daniel Sturridge next season.

Chelsea
Chelsea star Yuri Zhirkov says he has not opened talks with Dynamo Moscow about a move back to Russia.

Everton
Everton skipper Phil Neville insists the future is bright at Goodison after seeing several youth-team players impress in pre-season training.

Fulham
Fulham Manager Martin Jol was pleased with his side’s display following their Europa League win over Crusaders at Seaview.

Liverpool
The agent of Alberto Aquilani has dismissed reports linking the Liverpool midfielder with a move to Sunderland this summer.

Manchester City
Patrick Vieira has announced his retirement from professional football and will take up a role off the pitch with Manchester City.

Manchester United
Federico Macheda is relieved to be back with Manchester United after a nightmare spell in Italy, and believes he can make the grade.

Newcastle United
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew insists the cash to buy a top-class striker is still available as he attempts to push through a deal.

Norwich City
Norwich are reportedly ready to open talks with Zak Whitbread over a new deal at Carrow Road.

Queens Park Rangers
Premiership new boys QPR have shown an interest in Cesena target Pasquale Foggia, the Lazio player's agent has confirmed.

Stoke City
Stoke opened up their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 victory over FC Thal, thanks to goals by Jon Walters, Michaek Tonge and Andy Wilkinson.

Sunderland
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is poised to hijack Charles N'Zogbia's move to Aston Villa from Wigan and match Alex McLeish's bid.

Swansea City
Newcastle target Neil Taylor has committed his future to Swansea by signing a new four-year contract with the Premier League newcomers.

Tottenham
Harry Redknapp insists that Luka Modric will be staying at Tottenham amid reports that the Croatian has submitted a transfer request.

West Brom
West Brom's hopes of re-signing midfielder Zoltan Gera are on schedule after he underwent a successful ankle operation.

Wigan Athletic
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is poised to hijack Charles N'Zogbia's move to Aston Villa from Wigan and match Alex McLeish's bid.

Wolverhampton
Wolves newcomer Roger Johnson has set his sights on winning an England spot after completing his move from Birmingham.