Birmingham have signed Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt on a season-long loan deal which could lead to a permanent transfer.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Ivory Coast midfielder Didier Zokora.

Joe Cole will miss Chelsea’s festive fixtures after a scan today revealed a minor stress fracture of the foot.

Falkirk have signed Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on loan until the end of the season.

Tottenham’s new signing Steed Malbranque has undergone a hernia operation which will sideline him for two months.

Roy Keane was greeted by applause from fans when he arrived at the Stadium of Light for Sunderland’s clash with West Brom.

Owen Hargreaves was today omitted from Bayern Munich's squad for the Bundesliga match with Bochum.

Rio Ferdinand has been cleared to link up with the England squad for their Euro 2008 double-header with Andorra and Macedonia.

Footballer Wayne Rooney has resolved his “outstanding issues” with a gambling company, it was announced tonight.

Wayne Rooney has dismissed talk of a rift with England strike partner Michael Owen.

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Andy Ritchie has been appointed manager of League One side Barnsley on a permanent basis.

Alex Ferguson was today charged with improper conduct by the Football Association.

Dennis Bergkamp tonight confirmed he will staying at Arsenal next season after being offered a one-year deal.

Patrick Vieira claimed he was “strong in his mind” as he took the penalty which won the FA Cup for Arsenal.

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Chelsea are planning to make a bid for David Beckham in the summer because the England captain is having trouble settling in Spain, The Sun says.

Roy Carroll has withdrawn from Northern Ireland’s friendly international against Estonia on Wednesday.