Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso has signed a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until 2014, the club have confirmed this afternoon.

Stuart Pearce has signed a new two-year contract to remain as England Under-21 manager, the Football Association announced today.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is closing in on his third signing of the summer after Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea arrived for a medical.

Manchester United will not be offloading Nani following Ashley Young’s £17m arrival at Old Trafford.

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea has denied reports he has agreed to join Manchester United and insists he will not consider his future until after this summer’s European Under-21 Championships.

Striker Danny Welbeck has been called into the England squad for the first time following the withdrawal of Aaron Lennon.

Fabio Capello has named Gareth Barry as England captain for tomorrow’s friendly against Ghana.

Fabio Capello might find his belief that results are everything being sorely tested as the aftermath of England’s 2-0 win over Wales on Saturday provided yet more questions about the Italian’s judgement.

Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Noel King revelled in watching “champagne football” as he celebrated his debut game in charge with a thumping win.

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Joachim Low has virtually ruled Cacau out of tomorrow’s World Cup quarter-final with Argentina in Cape Town.

Seamus Coleman is happy to let Everton manager David Moyes guide him through the early years of his career in the Barclays Premier League.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill expects teenage midfielder Fabian Delph to compete instantly for a first-team spot following his £6m move from Leeds.

England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will return to his desk to find himself thrust into a whirlwind of transfer speculation.

Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Aston Villa are capable of going to the next level after claiming opponents are scared of the attacking options available to Martin O’Neill.

Sweden and Norway will decide within a month whether they are capable of co-hosting Euro 2016, according to Swedish Football Association general secretary Sune Hellstromer.

ARSENE WENGER reckons Theo Walcott is “ready” to stake his claim for a central attacking role with Arsenal.

England coach Steve McClaren is backing David Beckham to bridge the gulf between Major League Soccer and top-class international football.

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Big-spending Liverpool have confirmed their capture of Ajax forward Ryan Babel.

Liverpool have been urged to tie up a deal for Ajax forward Ryan Babel by the end of the weekend.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has received a double boost with James Milner ready to commit his future to the club as Geremi headed for St James’ Park.

Nigel Reo-Coker will become Aston Villa’s second most expensive signing if his £8.5mmove from West Ham goes through today.

Blackburn chairman John Williams was relieved to have finally secured the services of Maceo Rigters after the Dutch striker signed for Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

Sunderland have withdrawn their offer for Preston striker David Nugent after waiting in vain for an answer from the player.

Blackburn may be too late in confirming their interest in Dutch striker star Maceo Rigters.

UEFA’s efforts to stamp out racism have been branded “absolutely pathetic” by the father of England Under-21 full-back Liam Rosenior.

Preston have given two unnamed clubs permission to speak to £6m-rated striker David Nugent after his return from the European Under-21 Championships.

The English Football Association have sent an official complaint to UEFA following racist abuse directed at England Under-21 players from Serbia fans and players at the European Under-21 Championships.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is tracking Dutch international midfielder Nigel de Jong.

STUART PEARCE feels he has been let down by David Bentley after the midfielder’s surprise withdrawal from England squad for the European Under-21 Championships.

Preston striker David Nugent insists he will wait until after the European Under-21 Championships before making a decision on his future.

Martin O’Neill would prefer his crop of young Aston Villa players to recharge their batteries this summer rather than feature in the European Under-21 Championships for England.

Former Newcastle United head coach and academy manager Brian Eastick has been appointed the new Republic of Ireland Under-21 assistant manager.

BOBBY ROBSON welcomed his World Cup stars back yesterday as Newcastle’s preparations for the new season slipped into top gear.

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Fulham’s England Under-21 international Sean Davis has been charged with drink driving, police confirmed today.