Atletico Madrid target Crouch in a part ex deal with Torres.

Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg is believed to be high on Eriksson's wish list.

Manchester United have accepted a reported £6m offer from Middlesbrough for Alan Smith.

Spurs 15m bid for Darren Bent has been put on hold as Charlton demand more money.

American sports tycoon Stan Kroenke has requested a meeting with Arsenal's board to discuss the future of the club following Thierry Henry’s exit and recent press speculation.

The Premier League has requested more help from the Government to investigate new owners in the wake of Manchester City's likely takeover.

Newcastle's new owner Michael Ashley will accept the resignation of the club's board today but offer a role to chairman Freddy Shepherd.

Blackburn is expecting a takeover bid by property tycoon Daniel Williams.