EPL

Arsenal
Nicklas Bendtner is set for a fresh start away from Arsenal as the Denmark striker closes in on a GBP9 million move to Sporting Lisbon.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given insists that it is only a matter of time before Manchester City win the Premier League and the Champions League.

Blackburn
Nikola Kalinic's agent thinks it is impossible for the striker to play for Blackburn again and has slammed the club's style of play.

Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will not outstay his welcome at the top of the Premiership when he no longer meets his own high standards.

Everton
Arsenal are attempting to complete a deal for the Everton centre-back Phil Jagielka after submitting an improved offer.

Fulham
Martin Jol denies his players lacked effort as Fulham struggled to a 0-0 draw with RNK Split in the Europa League third qualifying round.

Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish admitted that Galatasaray looked sharper at the start of the game following Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to the Turkish side.

Manchester City
Man City are facing a contract rebellion from Nigel de Jong, Vincent Kompany and Micah Richards following the capture of Sergio Aguero.

Manchester United
Park Ji-sung believes he has convinced everyone his move to Manchester United was about far more than selling shirts in the Far East.

Newcastle United
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has reportedly rebuffed Birmingham City's request to sign striker Nile Ranger on loan.

Norwich City
Norwich City were held to a goalless pre-season draw by a spirited Southend United side at Roots Hall on Thursday night.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR are in talks with potential new owners after Bernie Ecclestone, suggested he might be interested in selling his stake for GBP100m.

Stoke City
Tony Pulis stressed the importance of taking a clean sheet to Croatia next week after Stoke City hold a 1-0 lead against Hajduk Split.

Sunderland
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has allayed injury fears surrounding Phil Bardsley after he came off early in the friendly against Kilmarnock.

Swansea City
Manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted that Joe Allen has put pen to paper a new long-term deal with Premier League newcomers Swansea City.

Tottenham
Tottenham fringe players David Bentley, Niko Kranjcar and Robbie Keane have been offered in talks over a possible deal for Mirko Vucinic.

West Brom
It was reported that Boaz Myhill could head in the opposite direction in a potential deal that could take Ben Foster to West Brom.

Wigan Athletic
Contract talks between youngster James McCarthy and Wigan have broken down alerting Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Wolverhampton
Manager Mick McCarthy has admitted there could be more new arrivals at Wolves, although he is not anticipating much movement.