Gerardo Martino last night emerged as the likely replacement for Tito Vilanova as Barcelona coach.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is targeting significant signings in the next month as he seeks to bring in proven performers.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez claims he has “two or three options” in relation to his future as it seems increasingly likely he will leave Anfield this summer.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Spain youth international Luis Alberto from Sevilla.

Liverpool’s summer recruitment continues to gather momentum with Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet expected to have a medical next week.

Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a “very good” offer.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers’ summer strengthening is beginning to gather pace after an agreement was secured to bring in Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas.

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Barcelona may have lost their Primera Division title but they had a host of winners in the Professional Football League’s 2011/12 season awards which were announced today, with Lionel Messi named best player and Pep Guardiola best coach.

Yann Kermorgant silenced the jeers of the Leicester fans by firing Charlton to their first npower Championship win of the season, 2-1, against one of the favourites for promotion.

Michael Laudrup today made his first signing as Swansea manager with the capture of centre-half Jose Manuel Flores from Genoa for an initial fee of £2m.

Chelsea today completed the £4.35m signing of Oriol Romeu from Barcelona on a four-year deal.

Barcelona have announced they have reached an agreement to sell Spanish striker Bojan Krkic to Roma for €12m.

Barcelona are in talks with Udinese over a possible move for Arsenal and Liverpool target Bojan Krkic to the Serie A outfit, according to the player’s agent.

Luis Enrique has confirmed he has reached an agreement with Roma to become the Serie A club’s new manager.

Former Barcelona B striker Ruben Rochina is named in the Blackburn squad for the first time when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Pep Guardiola has agreed to renew his contract with Barcelona for another season, the club announced this evening.

THERE are questions and then there is the question: Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

Barcelona forward Giovani Dos Santos has signed for Tottenham, the Spanish club have announced.