Mourinho: Rooney is a player I like Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admires Wayne Rooney's talent but refused to comment on speculation linking the striker with Stamford Bridge.
Alex Ferguson confirmed that the player had handed in a transfer request at the end of last season, with the striker reportedly frustrated at being left out of key fixtures such as the UEFA Champions League second-leg round of 16 fixture against Real Madrid.
David Moyes, Ferguson's replacement, has since underlined his position on the matter in declaring that Rooney would be staying at Old Trafford.
But the England international has been linked with several clubs through the close
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Category: News Views: 1041 Added: SkyDate: 12.07.2013 - 22:42
Boateng elated with Fulham move New Fulham midfielder Derek Boateng described his move to the Premier League as a "dream."
The 30-year-old has plied his trade in several leagues across Europe, including spells in Greece, Germany and Spain.
But the Ghana international, whose signing from Ukrainian side Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk was confirmed in May, said he is excited by the prospect of playing in England.
"There's some big players in the league. I've been in Spain and it's a good league, but I always wanted to come to the Premier League because of the language, the game and the type of player I am, so I'm so happy to come to a good family club like Fulham.
"It's a big relief for me to finally be here. Fulham were interested
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Wenger quiet over Suarez rumours Arsene Wenger has refused to answer questions regarding a possible move for unsettled Liverpool forward Luis Suarez.
The Emirates Stadium outfit are in the market for a new striker and are thought to be close to tying up a deal for Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain.
And it emerged earlier in the week that Arsenal had made a bid of around £30 million for Suarez, who is seeking a move away from Anfield.
However, speaking while on the club's pre-season tour of Asia, manager Wenger would not be drawn on the issue of the Uruguay international, stating it would be unfair to comment on other team's players.
"Suarez? As you know the transfer period demands secrets and confidentiality, so I can't answer the
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Category: News Views: 884 Added: SkyDate: 12.07.2013 - 22:39
FA change retrospective action rule The English Football Association have amended their ruling on taking retrospective action.
The decision was ratified on Friday by the Football Regulatory Authority and will be enforced immediately.
A statement on the FA website explaining the rule change read: "From the start of the new season, the FA will reserve the right to take retrospective action when match officials are not in a position to fully assess a 'coming together' of players."
Previously the governing body could only take action if a challenge had been missed by all match officials, or if the incident was particularly exceptional.
The rule change has been implemented after the controversy caused by Callum McManaman's dangerous tackle on Newcastle's Massadio Haidara in a Premier Leagu
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Category: News Views: 844 Added: SkyDate: 12.07.2013 - 22:37
Fallon joins St Johnstone New Zealand forward Rory Fallon has joined Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone on a one-year deal.
Fallon, who made 15 appearances in the SPL last season for Aberdeen, will have the chance to appear in European competition for the first time after St Johnstone qualified for the UEFA Europa League last season.
The 31-year-old has 14 caps for his country and three goals, having also played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A statement on the club's website read: "Saints are delighted to announce that they have secured the signature of striker Rory Fallon on a one-year deal.
"The New Zealand-born former Barnsley, Swindon Town, Swansea City, Plymouth Argyle man was most recently with Aberdeen and has signed ahead of the UEFA deadline f
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Category: News Views: 835 Added: SkyDate: 12.07.2013 - 22:35
Norwich complete Olsson signing Norwich City have confirmed the arrival of Swedish defender Martin Olsson from Blackburn. The 25-year-old has brought an end to his seven-year stay at Ewood Park in order to secure a return to the Premier League with Chris Hughton's side after the clubs agreed a fee on Wednesday.
And he has expressed delight at finally completing his move, while revealing that the Carrow Road club facedstiff competition for his signature.
excited," he told the club's official website.
"My dream has always been to be in the Premier League but we (Blackburn) went down into the Championship, which was a good lesson for me. I learned a lot of things.
"But I’m at a new club right now, so I’m looking forward to m
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