FLYING IN ... Gervinho is set to sign for Gunners ARSENE WENGER began his Arsenal rebuilding job by snatching Gervinho from under Tottenham's noses. And the Ivory Coast striker, 24, has vowed to help the Gunners end their six-year trophy drought. Gervinho is on the verge of sealing an £11million move from Lille - as SunSport revealed on June 15. And he said: "I chose Arsenal because it'...Full Story »

As one of the highest profile footballer-WAG couples in the UK, they could have commanded a seven-figure sum for an exclusive magazine deal. But Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy made a refreshing statement yesterday by happily posing for assorted photographers as they married in Leicestershire. Looking stunning in a white strapless Giles Deacon gown, the Liverpudlian model, 25, beamed as she ga...Full Story »

After a long weekend of hedonism at the Glastonbury Festival, Wayne and Coleen Rooney are understandably feeling tired. So while many festival revellers have been struggling to get over their post-festival hangover at work, the Rooneys have decided to recover on a Mediterranean cruise. The couple, their toddler son Kai and Coleen's family are staying on a luxury yacht off the French Riviera ...Full Story »

Tottenham are ready to rekindle their interest in Villareal's £35million-rated striker Giuseppe Rossi after his agent said a proposed move to Barcelona was 'definitely off'. However, manager Harry Redknapp will face a fight with Atletico Madrid who have earmarked Rossi as a possible replacement for Sergio Aguero who is being courted by Juventus, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Target man: Spurs...Full Story »

John W Henry has warned Liverpool will not be held to ransom this summer as they attempt to bolster Kenny Dalglish's squad. Though Liverpool have been responsible for one of the biggest deals of the transfer window so far – Jordan Henderson's £16million switch from Sunderland – they have failed to land a number of targets. Manchester United beat them to the punch for both ...Full Story »

Ajax have been named the 16th team in Europe's mini-Champions League next season and will play England's dark horses Aston Villa. In a coup for organisers NextGen, the four-time European champions have joined the Under 19s tournament in Group Four, along with Villa, Rosenborg and Fenerbahce. Leading the way: Villa have reached FA Youth Cup final three times in last 10 years The draw, re...Full Story »

Birmingham City could be facing a fire-sale both on and off the pitch if owner Carson Yeung is convicted of money-laundering. The future of the Championship club looks in serious doubt after the businessman heard five charges against him totalling £59million in a Hong Kong magistrates' court. According to laws concerning the seizure of assets, Birmingham's owner could serve a 14-year ...Full Story »

Manchester City flexed their financial muscle on Thursday evening, pinching Gael Clichy from beneath the noses of Liverpool and hatching a plot to wreck Manchester United's pursuit of Samir Nasri. City have agreed a £7million, four-year deal for Arsenal left back Clichy but boss Roberto Mancini could return to the Emirates for Nasri, who has less than a year left on his contract, if he ...Full Story »

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH will block Jose Mourinho's £18million move for Michael Essien. But one change at Chelsea set to go ahead is ex-midfielder Roberto Di Matteo's return to the club as new coach and No 2 to boss Andrea Villas-Boas. Former Blues chief Mourinho is keen to capture Ghanaian midfielder Essien, 28, to add power and strength to the heart of his Real Madrid side. But billionaire ow...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY have pulled out of the race to sign Udinese star Alexis Sanchez.The Chile international is one of the hottest properties in Europe and is also being chased by Barcelona.Udinese value the winger at over £40million but so far, City and the European Champions have failed to match that sum.And Eastlands boss Roberto Martinez has now turned his attention to other targets after ...Full Story »