Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo is happy to be linked with Arsenal but says his future is out of his hands with four years left on his deal.

TEAMtalk's Deputy Editor James Marshment is chasing a third straight correct prediction as our pundits meet ahead of Stoke's trip to Newcastle.

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko admits he would welcome the arrival of Russia team-mate Andrei Arshavin at White Hart Lane.

Paul Ince insists Blackburn can end their poor run of form against Liverpool on Saturday, despite admitting the Reds look like title winners.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits he came "within a whisker" of signing for Arsenal before eventually joining Premier League rivals Manchester United.

Ibrahima Sonko has told TEAMtalk's Insider Mark Holmes he will never moan about being on the bench at Stoke and will just wait for his chance.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hailed the job Joe Kinnear has done at Newcastle but vowed to make life hard for him at St James' Park on Saturday.

Hearts have quelled their financial fears - at least for now - after the club confirmed all outstanding wages to players had been paid.

Alex's agent has confirmed that Greek side Panathinaikos are keen on signing the Chelsea defender on loan with a view to a permanent deal.

The FA has ended the investigation launched as a response to reports of unusual betting patterns in Norwich's game against Derby on October 4.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has issued a hands-off warning over Michael Essien, despite a whole host of top clubs coveting the midfielder.

Tony Cascarino believes Roy Keane has taken the easy way out and will "never manage again" after resigning as Sunderland boss.

Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas insists he is happy at the Bernabeu despite reports linking him with a £129million move to Manchester City.

England will open what they hope will be a glorious 2009-10 campaign with a friendly against Holland in Amsterdam on August 12 next year.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has already been in contact with a number of clubs after completing his list of January transfer targets.

League One strugglers Carlisle have confirmed the appointment of Greg Abbott as the managerial successor to John Ward at Brunton Park.

AC Milan playmaker Kaka has defended the club's decision to sign David Beckham on a short-term loan deal in the winter transfer window.

Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool defender Daniel Agger does not want to leave Anfield - and says talks over a new contract are on track.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is determined to lead his side to a win at Blackburn on Saturday - but hopes he does not cost Paul Ince his job.

Gordon Strachan has hailed Celtic as a "fantastic" club to work for after emerging as one of the favourites to take over as Sunderland manager.