Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits Luka Modric is “confused” about his future but is still determined to hang on to his star midfielder.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has reiterated his stance that none of the club’s top players will be sold this summer.

Harry Redknapp will consider allowing Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane to leave Tottenham next month but is adamant that Luka Modric will not be following him out of White Hart Lane.

Eduardo felt like he had never left after receiving a warm reception from the Arsenal fans during last night’s Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk - who celebrated his consolation goal as if it was for the home side.

ON A rollercoaster of a night at Dalymount Park, the League of Ireland kingpins were just three minutes away from going through to the next round of the Champions’ League when, having kept Red Bull Salzburg comprehensively under wraps for the vast majority of this second leg game, a moment of human error undid all their good work both in Dublin and Salzburg.

Arsene Wenger feels the biggest test for Eduardo will be overcoming the “psychological hurdle” as he fights towards a first-team comeback after almost a year out with a broken leg.

Arsenal are hopeful Eduardo da Silva could be involved for some part of pre-season training, according to departing physiotherapist Gary Lewin.

ARSENE WENGER’S retraction of his emotionally-charged and vehement condemnation of Martin Taylor’s tackle, that left Eduardo fighting to save his career, is more than simply the action of a man renowned for being the voice of reason within the Premier League.

ARSENE WENGER has added fuel to the fire surrounding Ashley Cole by insisting Arsenal will make the crucial decisions on the player’s future, not Cole.

Aston Villa have terminated the contract of Croatian striker Bosko Balaban with immediate effect.

UEFA Champions League third qualifying round draw:

Only conceding three goals in the next 45 minutes will rob Fulham of a place in the third round of the UEFA Cup tonight.

Ipswich captain Matt Holland returns from international duty today to weigh up a move back to the Premiership.

Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell is facing the prospect of a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury - but manager John Gregory is hoping the England Under-21 player will be able to delay the operation until the New Year.

Aston Villa manager John Gregory has revealed he faces a significant delay in his bid to land Croatia international striker Bosko Balaban.

Aston Villa have agreed a fee with Dynamo Zagreb for Croatian international Bosko Balaban.