Preston have rejected a “laughable” bid from Leeds for wantaway striker David Healy.

Jamaica defender Ricardo Gardner looks set to return to the Bolton side in tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match against Arsenal.

Porto striker Benni McCarthy believes his coach Jose Mourinho could be heading to the Premiership this summer.

Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston has revealed that the Irish Football Association have begun negotiations with his club and assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl over his possible succession to Sammy McIlroy.

Barclays has reported a 20% surge in 2003 pre-tax profits to £3.84bn (€6.55bn).

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has claimed he would never leave Highbury for another Premiership club and has no intention of moving abroad.

Ashley Cole is confident of being fit for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Sheffield United after playing 90 minutes for Arsenal reserves against Coventry last night.

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s number two Tord Grip believes David Beckham’s move to Real Madrid could benefit England.

Rio Ferdinand remains hopeful he will be able to play in the second match of England’s Euro 2004 double-header.

Bolton forward Youri Djorkaeff could be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a suspected fractured cheekbone.

Wales quintet Ryan Giggs, Robbie Savage, Mark Pembridge, Andy Melville and John Hartson have been cleared to play for their clubs on November 17 after FIFA performed a U-turn on their controversial four-day rule.

Marks & Spencer has unveiled a collection of boys' clothing designed with the help of David Beckham.

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Luis Figo has dismissed speculation linking David Beckham with a big-money move to Real Madrid and insisted he has nothing to prove at Old Trafford tonight.

England World Cup star defender Rio Ferdinand has handed in a transfer request to Leeds United, according to his agent.

David Dunn returned to the Blackburn starting line-up for the FA Cup fourth-round tie at Ewood Park but they are without Damien Duff, who has a hamstring injury.

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren has only sore muscles and bumps and bruises to concern him as he prepares for the Premiership trip to Aston Villa.

A woman today told how she saw two children matching the description of the 10-year-old girls missing for nearly two days walk past her home.

The eircom League’s Disciplinary Commission has issued their latest list of suspensions with Waterford United’s Kelvin Flanagan picking up a two-match ban.

Rio Ferdinand was conspicuous by his absence when the Leeds squad arrived at Leeds/Bradford Airport to set off for their pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia this morning.