Football Rumours

Brazilian striker Fred says he will stay at Lyon, dashing Tottenham's hopes of signing him.

Investment company Dubai International Capital ready to make offer for Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks's stake in the club.

Newcastle have joined Aston Villa in the chase for ?10m Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe.

Aston Villa are stepping up their attempts to sign Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe according to sources close to the midlands club

Bolton have signed Portsmouth midfielder Matt Taylor on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Struggling Fulham have agreed a ?5m fee with Watford for striker Marlon King.

Sheffield United are keen to sign Ugo Ehiogu from Rangers as he has made just 12 appearances in the last year.

Manchester United are close to sealing a deal for 17-year-old identical twin defenders Fabio and Rafael Silva, who are both Brazilian youth internationals.

The story going round every radio station and paper in Glasgow is that Rangers are on the verge of bringing Christian Dailly to the SPL on a 6-month loan deal, tho other reports say that it is a 18 month contract. This has been thought to be true as Ugo Eghiogu is on the verge of joining championship side Sheffield Utd.

Chelsea will ask Barcelona for Lionel Messi or AC Milan for Kaka if Didier Drogba decides to join either team in the summer.