Ruud van Nistelrooy is the latest potential big-name signing in Blackburn’s sights, manager Steve Kean has revealed.

Sunderland today completed the signing of Egypt international Ahmed Elmohamady on a permanent deal.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will recall midfielder Tom Cleverley to the squad for the Barclays Premier League match at Newcastle tomorrow.

Bookmaker William Hill today said operating profits will be at the top end of forecasts after an improved run of sporting results boosted business.

Alex Ferguson has ruled out making any new signings in the January transfer window.

Patrice Evra’s appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation tomorrow.

Carlo Ancelotti today claimed he would have “no problem” if Chelsea sacked him at the end of the season.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio remains hopeful of making his comeback from injury before the end of the season.

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez feels he has settled in at Anfield quicker than he could have expected.

Norwich will sign Bradley Johnson, subject to the relevant paperwork being completed, after the midfielder’s contract with Leeds expired.

West Brom’s leading scorer Peter Odemwingie is a major doubt for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham.

Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks has been ruled out for up to two months with a broken kneecap.

Two of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for two months said that plans for a film chronicling their ordeal are moving fast.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has named a strong squad for the Europa League match against Aris Salonika in Greece tomorrow.

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Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil is optimistic about becoming a Real Madrid player after learning of the Spanish club’s interest in him.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted he tried last season to sign Newcastle striker Andy Carroll.

The Football Association were today investigating whether Liverpool forward Ryan Babel would face disciplinary action following his criticism of referee Howard Webb on Twitter.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce’s delight at his side’s second away win of the season was tempered by midfielder David Meyler suffering another serious knee setback last night.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish expects to have a full squad to choose from for Sunday’s home Premier League clash with Liverpool.