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Manchester City confirm injured Demichelis out for six weeks
The club's new signing has undergone a scan which has revealed knee ligament damage but the Argentina international does not need surgery on the injury
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Villas-Boas: 'Intense' Bale pressure forced Real Madrid move
The 35-year-old has called for the transfer window to close sooner after claiming the Welshman left Spurs with no choice but to sell their star player
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Flamini delighted to be 'back home'
The Frenchman rejoined the club on a free transfer following his release by AC Milan and explains that it feels as if he has never been away
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Willian: Chelsea move always on the cards
The Brazilian says other clubs were interested in signing him during the summer transfer window but that he was always likely to end up at Stamford Bridge
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Ozil's arrival is a gift for Arsenal, says Mertesacker
The Germany international could not hide his excitement over his former Werder Bremen team-mate's arrival at the Emirates and expressed his honour at being handed the captaincy
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Defiant Rio Ferdinand insists Manchester United can win it all this season
The veteran defender believes the Red Devils are still good enough to complete a clean sweep of trophies
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Roberto Martinez wants new contract for Manchester United target Baines
After rejecting a bid from the Red Devils for the 29-year-old over the summer, the Everton manager is now hoping to secure his star left-back's long-term future at Goodison Park
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Navas: Casillas would be a great addition for Manchester City
The goalkeeper has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid after falling down the pecking order and his international team-mate would love to see him at the Etihad Stadium
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Nani pens five-year Manchester United contract
The 26-year-old's future looked in doubt over the summer but, with one year remaining on his current deal, the winger secures his stay at Old Trafford, signing until 2018
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Carrick welcomes Fellaini competition at Manchester United
The England international is happy to see the £25.7 million Belgian join the Red Devils, seeing the move only as an incentive to work harder to retain his first-team place
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Top four a 'very realistic target' for Liverpool - Hamann
After keeping Luis Suarez and attracting a number of new players, the former Germany midfielder believes that his old club are not far from launching a Premier League title charge
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Hamann: Ozil signing no guarantee of Arsenal title challenge
The former Liverpool star believes that the Gunners have landed one of the best players in Europe, although he is still to be convinced that they are ready to compete at the top
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Van Persie: It is great working with Moyes at Manchester United
The Manchester United star insists he is happy working with the new Old Trafford manager, despite reports suggesting the striker is struggling with Sir Alex Ferguson's successor
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Playing for Everton will help World Cup dreams, says Lukaku
The 20-year-old striker made a deadline day loan move to Goodison Park from Chelsea, and says more game time this season will help his chances of selection for Belgium next summer
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Sagna thrilled by Arsenal's Ozil capture
The right-back hopes the Gunners' new club-record signing will be able to replicate the form he showed at Real Madrid when he plays in the Premier League for the first time
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'I decided to stay at Chelsea' - David Luiz claims he rejected Barcelona offer
The Primera Division holders had made a €25.5 million bid for the Brazilian, with the Blues demanding double, but the centre-back did not want to leave Stamford Bridge
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Eriksen: Only Tottenham approach felt right
The Denmark international says that he was drawn to White Hart Lane by "the whole package" and he intends to fight for his place in the first team as the club expects
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Essien and Fletcher omitted from Champions League squads
The Chelsea and Manchester United veterans are the highest-profile names to fail to make the cut as the Premier League's top teams finalise their group-stage rosters
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Bale 'understood' tough Tottenham stance
The 24-year-old admits that the summer was stressful as he waited for his move to Real Madrid but was always confident of securing a switch to the Spanish giants
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Rooney reveals extent of head injury which forced Manchester United & England absence
The striker posted images of the severe cut on his forehead that has kept him sidelined, which was caused by a collision with Phil Jones during a training session on Saturday
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Cahill backs England No.1 Hart to bounce back
The Chelsea defender has tipped his Three Lions team-mate to return to top form after a difficult spell, and says the team will not get complacent when they take on Moldova
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Atletico Madrid new-boy Alderweireld reveals Liverpool snub
The former Ajax man says Brendan Rodgers' approach came too late as he has already decided to move to La Liga and sign a four-year deal with Atleti
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Herrera denies reaching agreement with Manchester United
The 24-year-old admits he is flattered by the interest from the Premier League champions but insists he is happy to stay with his current club
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Rodwell eager to impress Pellegrini
The midfielder struggled to break into Roberto Mancini's first-team plans due to reoccurring injuries and competition for places, and has one eye on a place at World Cup 2014
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Fellaini did not pay £4m of Manchester United transfer fee, insist Everton
After speculation the Belgian covered the difference between the Toffees' asking price and his expired release clause, the club have stressed the champions will pay the full fee
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'He's got everything' - Martinez hails Everton loan signing Lukaku
The Chelsea striker will spend the 2013-14 at Goodison Park after moving on deadline day, and his new manager feels the Belgian will give his team a "real boost"
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Oscar ready for 'big year' with Chelsea
After winning the Europa League in his debut season with the west London club, the Brazil international is keen to claim more silverware and increase his goal tally
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Ozil deal proves Arsenal are title contenders, says Walcott
The Gunners smashed their transfer record with the €47 million signing from Real Madrid, and his new team-mate believes it is a statement of intent to their top-flight rivals