World Soccer News

Javier Mascherano has reportedly told Liverpool he wants to leave the club following a meeting with new manager Roy Hodgson.


Sol Campbell is to undergo a medical at Newcastle United ahead of joining the Premier League club.


Paul Scholes believes that Chelsea will be Man Utd's main rivals for the Premier League title.


Newcastle are interested in Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa, according to the player's agent.


Portsmouth forward John Utaka has indicated that he wishes to secure a move to a Premier League club.


Sunderland are close to once more securing defender John Mensah on loan from French club Lyon. The 27-year-old Ghana international had an impressive World Cup with the Black Stars and is set for a return to the Stadium of Light. Last season Mensah made 16 appearances in the Premier League for the Black Cats and could play an important part in their upcoming campaign.


David Gill insists there is money available for Manchester United to dip into the transfer market.


Emmanuel Adebayor is determined to establish himself as Man City's leading striker this season.


Blackpool have invited Valencia midfielder Sunny for a trial at Bloomfield Road.


Marlon King's agent has confirmed that a number of clubs have 'expressed' an interest in the striker.


Birmingham are to broaden their scouting horizons in an attempt to discover talents in the Far East.


Jamie Carragher has admitted he expects to see Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard stay at Liverpool.


Alex Ferguson is deciding whether to include Anderson and Owen Hargreaves in his squad this season.


Michael Tonge admits that he is open to rejoining Derby if he is surplus to requirements at Stoke.


Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce is hoping to make the Latics' starting line-up this season. The 30-year-old made 23 Premier League starts for Wigan last term but endured a frustrating second half to the campaign when first-team opportunities were hard to come by. Boyce only made one appearance after March but in his absence the Latics managed to avoid relegation to the Championship.


Manchester City are closing on a deal for Mario Balotelli, but a transfer fee is still to be agreed. The Blues have been chasing the Inter Milan striker for some time, with the talented but temperamental teenager having grown unsettled in Italy. He suffered numerous bust-ups with former Inter boss Jose Mourinho last season, leading to him becoming disillusioned with life at Giuseppe Meazza.


Marcell Jansen is committed to Hamburg despite interest from Liverpool, according to his agent.


Wigan have shown an interest in signing FC Twente full-back Ronnie Stam.


West Brom have secured the future of Chris Brunt after the winger signed a new three-year contract.