Roberto Martinez is placing as much importance on character as he is ability as he seeks to make his first signings as Everton manager. He accepts, having been in the job for less than a fortnight, that may take a while. But he believes being patient will pay off as it allows him to make the right decisions about who he needs to bring in. As you can imagine, that is something that you need ...Full Story »

Former Liverpool striker believes that new signing Kolo Toure will be able to replace the retiring Jamie Carragher in defence. Liverpool signed Toure on a free transfer from Manchester City as a move to replace the Carragher, who retired at the end of the season. Fowler believes that Toure's experience as a Premier League champions will help fill the gap left by Carragher and backed it up wit...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho will embrace the new era of Financial Fair Play as a motivating factor during his second spell as Chelsea manager. Club accounts have been subjected to assessment for the last two years under the FFP regulations laid down by European football's governing body UEFA, with outgoings being measured against revenues from football activities, and those wishing to participate in Europe...Full Story »

Arsenal are set to receive a double defensive boost in the coming weeks with Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny to end doubts over their immediate futures. The French pair have both been targeted by teams across Europe this summer, with bids expected for both. Sagna, whose deal expires in June 2014, has been embroiled in a long-running contract dispute after the club refused to improve their i...Full Story »

Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill has been handed power by UEFA to recommend bans on clubs such as rivals Manchester City and Chelsea, who may find themselves in breach of new European Financial Fair Play rules. Having stepped down from his post at Old Trafford at the end of last season to become a UEFA executive member, Gill has now been appointed chairman of the governing bo...Full Story »

Arsenal are said to be closing in on a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain and Arsene Wenger will look to secure another addition from the Bernabeu club this summer as he prepares to bid for centre-back Raul Albiol. The North London side have made a £25.5m bid for 26 year old Argentine marksman Higuain and lead the chase as their main contenders Juventus aren’t willing...Full Story »

Rio Ferdinand has told top transfer targets Cesc Fabregas and Robert Lewandowski they will become better players if they sign for Manchester United Former England defender Ferdinand said there is no better place to be as an ambitious footballer, mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo as an example of success. Fabregas, 26, and Lewandowski, 24, are both thought to be on United’s wishlist this summe...Full Story »

Liverpool will demand Luis Suarez provides written confirmation of his intention to leave in an attempt to swiftly resolve the saga over his future. The Uruguay international, who is currently playing at The Confederations Cup, has given several interviews about his desire to quit Anfield this summer but, as yet, he has not informed Liverpool's senior figures. If Suarez is going to be sold to ...Full Story »

DAVID LUIZ has opened the door on a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain. The Chelsea star has openly admitted he is interested in joining PSG’s band of Brazilians this summer.Utility man Luiz has previously hinted he could quit Stamford Bridge following Jose Mourinho’s return as boss.And he said: “I’m talking a lot about PSG and its project with Brazilian players....Full Story »

Arsenal hope to end their nine-year wait to sign Gonzalo Higuain this week by making a club record £22million offer for the striker. Sportsmail understands the Argentina international has privately agreed to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium this summer. And the Gunners - who are also confident of keeping Bacary Sagna and Laurent Koscielny ahead of next season - will this week forma...Full Story »