Liverpool have won the race to sign Portsmouth full-back Glen Johnson in a £19million deal.

Real Madrid defender Christoph Metzelder has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record move to the Spanish side.

Tottenham winger David Bentley has admitted he is in talks with Aston Villa about a move.

Spanish bank Caja Madrid has granted Real Madrid a massive €76.6 million loan, according to the AS.

New Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has urged Argentine striker Carlos Tevez to join him at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham are reported to have made an offer for Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari, but according to the player's agent Fabien Piveteau the Milan side have turned down the offer for their midfield ball-winner.

Manchester United have confirmed the sale of Portuguese midfield star Cristiano Ronaldo to Spanish giants Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee of £80 million, after granting permission for the 24 year-old to speak to the Madrid club.

Arsenal centre-back Kolo Toure is thought to be contemplating a move to Manchester City after reports linking the Côte d'Ivoire international with a switch to the northwest club.