Sydney FC have today confirmed the most high-profile signing in their history by announcing the capture of Alessandro Del Piero.

Alessandro Del Piero is set to confirm his move to Australian club Sydney FC this lunchtime, despite interest from Liverpool.

Roy Keane is being linked to a return to management — in Australia’s A League.

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Blackburn boss Steve Kean is expecting to have skipper Christopher Samba available for the first time this season for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Everton.

Sydney FC today confirmed the signing of Brett Emerton from Blackburn on a three-year deal.

Harry Kewell's proposed move to the A-League has been thrown into doubt after the player's agent revealed negotiations had broken down with the Football Federation of Australia.

Melbourne Victory have refused to comment on speculation linking Roy Keane with their vacant manager’s position.

ROY KEANE was last night linked with a sensational return to management in Melbourne.

Blackburn chairman John Williams has confirmed that the club has increased their bid for an unnamed striker.

Everton continued their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over Australian side Melbourne Heart this morning.

Victor Anichebe was on target as Everton beat Sydney FC 1-0 in their first pre-season game in Australia today.

Robbie Fowler has signed on as Perth Glory’s marquee player for next season after resisting overtures from A-League champions Sydney FC.

Dwight Yorke insists there is no way he would have taken the plunge like Carlos Tevez and left Manchester United for cash-rich City.

Manchester United have turned down a final plea to fulfil their Far East tour match in Indonesia – and also rejected the opportunity to earn £1m by going to Australia instead.

North Queensland Fury striker Robbie Fowler has denied a report he is set to reunite with former Liverpool team-mate John Barnes at Tranmere and insists his future remains in Australia.

North Queensland Fury have completed the capture of former England striker Robbie Fowler for their debut A-League season.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is to hold talks with North Queensland coach Ian Ferguson over a move the Australian club.

NEWCASTLE boss Kevin Keegan has signalled his intention to bring the thrills back to St James’s Park by making Argentina winger Jonas Gutierrez his first summer signing.

Roy Keane landed his first summer target today when he persuaded veteran midfielder Dwight Yorke to continue his career at Sunderland.

Derby boss Paul Jewell today began the rebuilding of his squad by signing Australia international Ruben Zadkovich.

DAVID CARNEY’S career has been filled with more drama than an episode of Home and Away, but by scoring Sheffield United’s winner, the Australian winger justified his decision to pursue a career in the game after the massive disappointment of being released by Everton.

England star David Beckham overcame an injury scare to score from a trademark free-kick as Los Angeles Galaxy were beaten 5-3 by Hyundai A-League side Sydney FC at the Telstra Stadium.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane has been approached to play in the Sydney FC side which will take on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to reports.

Sydney FC’s Australia international David Carney has been granted permission to travel to England to begin transfer talks with Sheffield United.

Robbie Fowler is determined to play a major role in Cardiff’s Premiership promotion bid after agreeing a two-year deal with the Bluebirds.

ROBBIE FOWLER yesterday joined Cardiff and admitted sweet-talking chairman Peter Ridsdale persuaded him to drop down a division into the Coca-Coca Championship.

Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler has agreed a two-year contract with Coca-Cola Championship side Cardiff.

Robbie Fowler admits his family will be the deciding factor as to whether he makes the move to Australian club Sydney FC.

St Mirren have dismissed reports they have joined the race to sign Robbie Fowler.

Port Vale chairman Bill Bratt has confirmed the League One club have made an approach to sign former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler.

Robbie Fowler has reopened talks over a move to Sydney FC, according to reports in Australia.

Robbie Fowler has revealed he has had no offers since being released by Liverpool.

Robbie Fowler has emerged as a target for Sydney FC after the Australian club hailed the Liverpool striker as "out of the top drawer".

A-League outfit Sydney FC have ruled out a move for West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham because of the former England striker’s age.

Veteran West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham is a target for A-League side Sydney FC, it emerged today.

DWIGHT YORKE will expect no favours from former team-mate Roy Keane on his return to English football.

NEW Sunderland manager Roy Keane insists there will be no concerns over Dwight Yorke after the new signing was quoted as being “devastated” to be leaving Sydney.

New Sunderland manager Roy Keane insists there will be no concerns over Dwight Yorke after the new signing was quoted as being “devastated” to be leaving Sydney.

Roy Keane beat the transfer deadline tonight to sign Liam Miller from Manchester United.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international midfielder Graham Kavanagh.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has signed former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke from Sydney FC in a deal worth £200,000 (€297,431).

Roy Keane could make former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke his first signing for Sunderland.

Rangers manager Paul Le Guen will begin his new challenge with an opening Bank of Scotland Premier League date against Maurice Malpas’ Motherwell at Fir Park on July 30.