Newcastle are close to clinching a deal to take former Rangers goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus to St James’ Park.

The following teams have been drawn together in the group stage of the Champions League:

Geovanni is back on the bench for Manchester City for today's Premier League clash against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

West Ham have announced a 2pm press conference today, with reports claiming they will unveil Freddie Ljungberg as their fifth summer signing.

The Carlos Tevez transfer saga took a fresh twist today after a reports from South America claimed a Brazilian judge had issued an overseas arrest warrant for the player’s advisor Kia Joorabchian.

Giuseppe Rossi is unlikely to return to Italy next season despite his recent successful loan spell with Parma.

There's three cross channel sides in last 16 action as the Champion's League returns.

The Champions League draw for the first knockout round threw up some mouth-watering ties, with holders and World Club Cup winners AC Milan paired with Arsenal.

Andy Cole is set to sign a new one-year contract with Manchester City.

Birmingham central defender Martin Taylor should be back in action in just over a week’s time after a scan on his damaged leg revealed no serious damage.

Alex Ferguson has dismissed suggestions Old Trafford could be renamed as ‘unthinkable’.

Rafael Benitez admits Liverpool have to learn from their recent slump in form if they are to challenge for honours this season.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer returned from the cold for tonight’s Barclays Premiership clash with promoted Norwich.

The Football Association are considering Jose Mourinho’s latest comments on the performance of referee Neale Barry in Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final.

Alex Ferguson breathed a massive sigh of relief at St James' Park last night as he looked forward to an FA Cup fourth round clash with Middlesbrough.

Kieran Richardson will be denied the opportunity to impress Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford on May 7.

Wayne Rooney has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after he shoved Bolton’s Tal Ben Haim in the face at Old Trafford on St Stephen's Day.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has given Arsene Wenger licence to keep speaking his mind.

Darren Anderton is poised to make his first Premiership start for Birmingham in Sunday’s clash at Southampton.

The United States will be without captain Claudio Reyna for the World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and Panama.