Frank Lampard has sought to draw a line under the controversy regarding his extended stay at Manchester City and insisted he will join New York City FC in the summer.

Champions Manchester City will again be without any senior strikers for their Barclays Premier League trip to West Brom on Boxing Day.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has made clear he wants to prolong Frank Lampard’s loan and hopes a decision can be made soon.

Borussia Dortmund’s general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke has criticised Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge for repeatedly interfering with his own club’s affairs.

Frank Lampard has expressed his delight at having the opportunity to continue operating at the top level following his move to Manchester City on loan until January.

Frank Lampard will join up with Manchester City next week as he begins a loan spell with the Premier League champions.

Frank Lampard is on the verge of joining Manchester City on loan, according to reports.

Toronto FC head coach Ryan Nelsen claims his club face competition from “top-four” Barclays Premier League clubs in the battle to sign England striker Jermain Defoe.

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is training at the club during the Major League Soccer close season, the Barclays Premier League club confirmed today.

Hugo Lloris was not included in Tottenham’s squad to face Newcastle today as the club’s medical staff advised he required more rest after being knocked unconscious last weekend – although the player himself wanted to be involved.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed David Beckham is training with Arsenal at their Hertfordshire training base.

David Beckham’s eldest son Brooklyn has had a trial with Chelsea.

David Beckham’s eldest son Brooklyn has had a trial with Chelsea, it is understood.

Arsene Wenger has ruled out a move for Newcastle striker Demba Ba, but appeared to back-track on claims he would not re-sign Thierry Henry for a third time.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out a move for Newcastle striker Demba Ba.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is interested in signing Robbie Keane in January.

With the focus almost exclusively surrounding David Beckham’s Major League Soccer farewell, the competition’s showpiece occasion has been comprehensively overshadowed this week.

Manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out bringing Arsenal legend Thierry Henry back for a third spell with the club.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has dismissed suggestions he is set to make a short-term move to the A-League.

Tim Cahill has not ruled out the possibility of returning to Everton on loan during the Major League Soccer close season - if his new club the New York Red Bulls give their consent.

Robbie Keane celebrated his 32nd birthday by scoring both goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy’s 2-0 Major League Soccer win over the Chicago Fire yesterday, lifting his team into the final play-off spot in the Western Conference.

David Beckham and his LA Galaxy team-mates have been welcomed at the White House after their Major League Soccer title triumph.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has asked skipper Robbie Keane to be his Francesco Totti as he begins his preparations for the Euro 2012 finals.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is aware of how quickly his side‘s fortunes could change.

Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal fans not to expect Gunners legend Thierry Henry to hit the ground running after returning to the club on a short-term loan.

ARSENE WENGER believes Thierry Henry could deepen his legendary status at Arsenal after returning on a short-term loan deal from New York Red Bulls.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is on his way to Aston Villa on a short-term loan deal, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal must try to take the positives from what was missed opportunity as 10-man Wolves battled to a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger accepted Arsenal had let an opportunity pass them by after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by 10-man Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

ARSENE WENGER has warned Arsenal to expect a footballing test when miracle-worker Mick McCarthy brings his battling Wolves side to Emirates Stadium today.

ARSENE WENGER feels he was always brave to give young players a chance with Arsenal — and admits it was “painful” to see big-spending Manchester City raid his squad again last summer.

ARSENE WENGER feels the presence of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at the club’s training ground this week can help “lift” his players as they look to maintain their resurgence at Norwich tomorrow.

Arsene Wenger feels the presence of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at the club’s training ground this week can help “lift” his players as they look to maintain their resurgence at Norwich on Saturday.

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has insisted his Hollywood adventure will not lessen his hunger for success on the international stage.

David Beckham is set to play against former club Manchester United after being named in the Major League Soccer All-Star squad to face the Red Devils later this month.

THE president of the United States of America told the group of footballers behind him that he had dressed in their honour: a grey suit to go along with the matching grey suits worn by the Colorado Rapids.

Aston Villa midfielder Robert Pires revealed he has received a plea from former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry to join him in Major League Soccer next season.

David Beckham is considering playing on in the Major League Soccer beyond the end of his contract.

Former Hull forward Caleb Folan has signed for the Colorado Rapids, the Major League Soccer champions confirmed.

Ruud Gullit has been unveiled as the new coach of Russian Premier League side Terek Grozny.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is close to deciding whether or not to sign Colorado Rapids striker Omar Cummings on a short-term loan deal.

NICKLAS BENDTNER has challenged Arsenal to win the Carling Cup and use it as a springboard to the Barclays Premier League title.

Arsenal great Thierry Henry has begun a training stint with the club in order to keep fit during the Major League Soccer off-season.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted his plan to bring in former England captain David Beckham “looks like a no-goer”.