English Premier League News

The Independent — Robin van Persie has signed a new deal at Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2014, allaying fears that he could prompt a mass exodus of the club's top players. ...

The Sun — REAL MADRID are on the verge of an Ashley Cole bid as he rejects new Chelsea deal...

Daily Mail — Lucas Neill is in talks over a return to West Ham. The Australian, who is a free agent, seemed destined for a move abroad after rejecting their offer of a new contract on reduced terms....

The News — As the due diligence process for Sulaiman Al Fahim's proposed takeover goes on, there's a concern Pompey will be short on time to bring in new players for next season....

The News — Sol Campbell has been accused of unsettling Pompey fans following his quit threat....

The Guardian — Manchester United scored a paltry 68 goals last season. Owen's unerring finishing could help them find their rhythmThe willingness to sign Michael Owen makes Sir Alex Ferguson look as much a collector as a manager. There might already be a cabinet reserved in some museum of football for a player who is just 29. Indeed, it is the throwback quality that makes him valuable to Manchester United. Large as it is, the Old Trafford squad has not contained a proven poacher since Ruud van Nistelrooy was sold to Real Madrid and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's career drew to a close.Few top-level clubs have such a...

The Guardian — • 'Getting Owen is very, very good business'• Ian Rush would have liked him back at LiverpoolMichael Owen's arrival at Manchester United represents the latest act of "genius" on Sir Alex Ferguson's part. That is Rob Lee's view of the most unexpected transfer this summer and Owen's former England team-mate is far from alone in that view.Lee, who has watched many of Owen's recent struggles in a Newcastle United shirt, is as well placed as anyone to assess a move which has astonished much of the football world. "It's a piece of genius management," he said. "Getting Michael for free on what I'm su...

Manchester Evening News — Michael Owen has sealed his shock move to Manchester United. The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England striker completed a series of stringent medical tests this evening and has signed a two-year deal with the champions. ...

Daily Telegraph — Manchester City are set to make a third offer for John Terry despite Chelsea's rejection of £30m offer....

The Guardian — • Carlo Ancelotti to brief staff ahead of pre-season training• Talks continue on Yuri Zhirkov's transfer from CSKACarlo Ancelotti is due to arrive at Chelsea's training ground tomorrow to begin in earnest the demanding challenge of making the club either domestic or European champions.The Italian has spent the past few days enjoying a holiday, which he spent with his family, and attending to affairs at home, following a hectic few weeks since he was named as the successor to Guus Hiddink at the end of last season.This period has included a recently completed spoken-English course, which Ancelo...

The Guardian — Take a look back at Michael Owen's career so far as the former Liverpool and Newcastle striker signs for Manchester United ...

The Guardian — • Owen signing takes just three days for United to complete• 'A fantastic opportunity and one I will seize with both hands'Michael Owen tonight signed a two-year contract with Manchester United after completing a rigorous medical examination to dispel some of the concerns surrounding his injury problems.Owen underwent a series of medical checks at a private hospital in Manchester this afternoon before travelling to the club's training ground in Carrington to finalise the deal which, as a free agent, will not cost United a transfer fee.The lightning move by Sir Alex Ferguson caught the football...