Reuters Football - Premier League

City holding talks with Arsenal's Adebayor

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:24:59 GMT

ABU DHABI, July 16 (Reuters) - Manchester City are still holding talks to buy Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal to boost their bid to break into the top four of the English Premier League.

Chelsea midfielder Cole has further knee operation

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:09:45 GMT

LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole, out of action with a serious knee injury since January, has undergone another operation, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

"Talisman" Terry not for sale at any price, say Chelsea

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:40:40 GMT

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Chelsea captain John Terry will be leading the Premier League club for years to come no matter how much Manchester City offer for him, chief executive Peter Kenyon said on Wednesday.

Tevez aims to be one of the best players in England

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:15:37 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, July 14 (Reuters) - Carlos Tevez has surprised himself with his success in English football, Manchester City's new signing said on Tuesday.

Striker Scotland closer to Wigan move

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:47:55 GMT

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Wigan Athletic have moved closer to finalising the signing of Jason Scotland from Swansea City after the striker received international clearance, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Hull agree fee for Fulham striker Zamora

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:43:53 GMT

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Hull City have agreed a five million pounds ($8.19 million) fee for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora, the London club said on its website (www.fulhamfc.com) on Wednesday.

Chelsea extend sponsorship deal with Samsung

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:36:59 GMT

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Chelsea have extended their sponsorship agreement with South Korean electronics company Samsung for a further three years to the end of the 2013 season, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Tevez joins Man City, criticises Ferguson

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:53:42 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, July 14 (Reuters) - Argentina striker Carlos Tevez signed for Manchester City on Tuesday and used his first news conference at the big-spending Premier League club to criticise Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Ferguson says United have done all their shopping

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:26:45 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, July 13 (Reuters) - Manchester United will not be signing any more players ahead of the new season after being priced out of the market for France striker Karim Benzema, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Manchester City agree to sign Tevez

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:26:56 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, July 13 (Reuters) - Manchester City have agreed to sign Argentina striker Carlos Tevez on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on their website (www.mcfc.com) on Monday.

Sunderland sign Paraguay captain Da Silva

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:24:26 GMT

LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has completed the signing of Paraguay captain Paulo Da Silva from Mexican club Toluca, the Premier League club said on Monday.