Aston Villa are confident USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan will soon be handed a work permit, and formally become their second summer signing.

Aston Villa today agreed a fee with American side Chivas USA for goalkeeper Brad Guzan.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could barely contain his excitement tonight as he edged closer to bringing Jermain Defoe to Fratton Park.

Barclays Premier League clubs have until midnight tonight to bolster their squads this season as the January transfer window closes.

Celtic have made American goalkeeper Brad Guzan an offer to sign for the club - but manager Gordon Strachan denies it means number one Artur Boruc will be leaving Parkhead.

Celtic could complete the signing of Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno before the end of the week.

David Beckham started for the Los Angeles Galaxy in their derby against Chivas USA last night, less than 30 hours after playing for England against Germany at Wembley.

John Cunliffe has beaten David Beckham to the punch and become the first English player based in Los Angeles to score in the MLS.

DAVID Beckham may be the world’s best-known athlete, but to a lot of people in Carson he’s going to need an introduction.

Liverpool journey into the unknown when they face Deportivo Saprissa in the semi-final of the Club World Championship tomorrow.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has admitted that the Spanish side are planning to form a team to compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.

West Brom have been forced to abandon plans for a two-match pre-season tour of California.