Jonny Evans does not see the point in worrying about the lack of transfer activity at Manchester United this summer because he knows the Red Devils will be expected to compete for all the major prizes anyway.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the Emirates Stadium until June 2011.

BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Michael Ballack has moved to end speculation he could join Manchester United. And Bayern insist United have not made an offer for the Germany captain.

Real Madrid have given their clearest indication yet that they want to sign Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira.

FIFA has revealed that Ireland will be based in Isumo City in Japan during their preparations for the World Cup finals next year.