Blackburn are in talks with Anzhi Makhachkala over the possible transfer of wantaway defender Christopher Samba, it is understood.

The Italian press have been left stunned by Fabio Capello’s resignation as England manager but are already focusing on his next destination.

Guus Hiddink has revealed he is still in touch with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich but the Dutchman has no plans to make a swift return to football after leaving his post as Turkey coach.

Rangers forward Ronald de Boer has revealed how he and his team-mates achieved UEFA Cup success in Moscow via Miami.