Football

Jul 28, 2010: Mark Hughes has opened talks to become the new manager of Fulham, according to sources close to the former Manchester City and Blackburn boss.

Jul 28, 2010: Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has warned clubs interested in Mario Balotelli that the young striker's talent is tempered by a poor attitude, as the race for his signature continues.

Jul 28, 2010: Celtic have left themselves with a mountain to climb if they are to reach the final Champions League qualifying round, after they slumped to a 3-0 first-leg defeat against Braga on Wednesday.

Jul 28, 2010: Roy Hodgson has travelled to Macedonia with a makeshift squad for his first competitive match as Liverpool manager.

Jul 28, 2010: Chelsea have confirmed that boss Carlo Ancelotti will be handed more transfer funds if the Italian coach asks for them and also moved to quash rumours over Didier Drogba's future.

Jul 28, 2010: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he fears key players Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas may miss the start of the season after their World Cup exertions.

Jul 28, 2010: Stoke manager Tony Pulis has suggested that reports he is interested in Carlton Cole are wide of the mark, while also claiming that fans may have to wait until the final hours of the transfer window for his side to do business.

Jul 28, 2010: Arsene Wenger has once again reinforced Arsenal's position that Cesc Fabregas is not for sale at any price, having turned down an approach from Barcelona.

Jul 28, 2010: Sol Campbell has ended weeks of speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract at Newcastle United.

Jul 28, 2010: Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti claims that Mario Balotelli is not ''indispensable'' and has yet to prove himself fully, as the striker looks set to seal a move to Manchester City.

Jul 28, 2010: West Ham have confirmed that they have rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for England midfielder Scott Parker.

Jul 28, 2010: West Brom's move for former Manchester United and Aston Villa midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has fallen through after the player reportedly failed a medical.

Jul 28, 2010: James Milner will "give his best" for Aston Villa if a move to Manchester City falls through, according to manager Martin O'Neill.

Jul 28, 2010: Carlos Tevez has urged Liverpool striker Fernando Torres to join him at Manchester City, describing his own move to Eastlands as the best decision of his life.