Football Managers

Luiz Felipe Scolari's gradual reshaping of Chelsea took another step forward when French club PSG claimed they are close to completing the signing of Claude Makelele.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has signed an extension to his contract that will keep him at the club until 2013.

Fulham are the latest club to be linked with Andy Johnson, as the Everton striker looks increasingly set to leave Goodison Park.

Football: Northern Ireland striker Healy in 'orange' storm

Roy Keane delayed joining up with his Sunderland squad in Lisbon to hold transfer talks with the four Tottenham players he still believes he can convince to move to the Stadium of Light.

All the latest Premiership transfer news and reports, updated throughout the day.

Rafael Benitez remains confident of reaching a successful conclusion in his attempt to complete the £20 million signing of Robbie Keane, writes Ian Winrow.

Manchester United star has lost the vital edge he showed at Euro 2004, says Tim Rich in Cape Town.

Despite Tottenham's best efforts to fend off bids for strikers Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane, it is understood manager Juande Ramos has been promised all of the funds accumulated from their prospective departures.

Arsenal braced for more departures as clubs target William Gallas and Robin van Persie, writes John Ley.