PREM RETURN? ... Sunderland eye Cahill SUNDERLAND are in talks to bring New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill back to the Premier League. Discussions are on- going over a loan move which would see the former Everton star line up for the Black Cats during the MLS off-season. Australia international Cahill, 33, scored 68 goals in 278 games during his eight seasons at Everton but has register...Full Story »

The Barcelona defender has said that football is not as important as the stricken coach's health, and that every win they manage in La Liga is dedicated to the 44-year-old   Dani Alves has said that every member of the Barcelona team is there to help Tito Vilanova through his battle with cancer. The Blaugrana boss recently suffered the relapse of the disease, which kept him from taking h...Full Story »

Roma president James Pallotta claims star midfielder Daniele De Rossi will, under no circumstances, be sold in January. The 29-year-old star has been linked with big spending French side Paris St Germain along with Premier League side Manchester City. But Pallotta insists De Rossi has a key role to play as the capital club strive to finish in the top three and qualify for the Champions Leagu...Full Story »

JAN VERTONGHEN reckons his old Ajax pal Christian Eriksen would be a huge hit at Spurs. Tottenham are chasing the £20million-rated midfielder. Vertonghen knows the Danish playmaker, 20, well after playing alongside him at the Amsterdam giants for almost three seasons before joining Spurs in a £9.5m switch last summer. And the Belgian defender said: “Technically, he’s one...Full Story »

Galatico? Real Madrid are ready to bid big for Gareth Bale Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay up to £56million to land Gareth Bale from Tottenham during the next two transfer windows. According to Spanish daily Marca, Madrid have set aside a whopping €70million (£56million) to try and thrash out a deal for Bale, after making him their next bumper transfer target. The W...Full Story »

AC Milan are ready to trump Manchester United and a string of Serie A sides in the race to sign Angelo Ogbonna. The Italy international, who has been capped five times by his country, is the most sought after defender in Serie A following his consistent displays for Torino. The 24-year-old is being monitored by Roma and Juventus, as well as United, but he recently hinted that he was in no hu...Full Story »

Inter Milan are not interested in re-signing unsettled Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli in January, according to club president Massimo Moratti. The Italy international is facing an uncertain future with the Barclays Premier League champions - who he joined from Inter for 22million euros in 2010 - after losing his place in Roberto Mancini's first team over recent weeks. The Nerazzurri...Full Story »

Roma are lining up a shock move for Newcastle defender Danny Simpson. Despite his off the field issues, Simpson has been impressive for the north east club this season and has been one of the star performers. The 25-year-old has been attracting headlines following his reported relationship with X-Factor star Tulisa. But he has not let the speculation affect his performances and Roma have been...Full Story »

New Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is keen to beat former club Inter Milan to the signing of Brazil international Paulinho, according to sources in Italy. Benitez, who started his job at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, is believed to have identified the acquisition of a defensive midfielder as his key transfer priority ahead of the January window. The Blues have been interested in Paulinho for the ...Full Story »

Alvaro Morata celebrates for Real Madrid Young substitute Alvaro Morata earned Real Madrid a near-farcical 2-1 win at a waterlogged Estadi Ciutat de Valencia. Cristiano Ronaldo fired Real into a first-half lead but Angel Rodriguez, on as a substitute early in the second half, equalised in the 62nd minute. Xabi Alonso missed a penalty but then delivered the free-kick for Morata, who had only b...Full Story »