Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Elma Aveiro, has insisted that her brother will be staying at Man Utd despite the long-term interests of Real Madrid in landing the Portugal international.

Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has warned Luiz Felipe Scolari that he must succeed - or expect the axe. The Brazilian coach took charge at Stamford Bridge after the Euro 2008 tournament where he finished his role with Portugal.

Rafa Benitez believes that Liverpool would have had a much more successful season had they been able to hang on to Daniel Agger for the closing months. Agger was injured, and Liverpool were dumped out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has told his son Shaun Wright-Phillips to leave the club if he is to progress anymore with his career. The Chelsea midfielder has found his opportunities in the first team limited in the last few seasons.

Jean-Pierre Escalettes, the president of the France Football Federation, has revealed that he has decided to give Raymond Domenech another chance as the head coach of France, despite a disappointing Euro 2008 tournament.

New Italy coach Marcello Lippi is wary of the threat that Italian counterpart Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland offer to his side, but is confident they can over come the team in the World Cup qualification programme.

Inter Milan have reportedly offered Frank Lampard a whopping £120,000 a week to join the club from Chelsea next season; and it is understood that they may even be willing to wait one season to confirm the deal.

The chase for the transfer of Russian midfielder Andrei Arshavin is really heating up, as both Chelsea and Arsenal lead the way to land the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder for a fee believed to be in the region of £15 million.

Former Manchester City midfielder Ousmane Dabo has called his former team mate Joey Barton a 'coward'. Barton met Dabo in court this week, and the Newcastle midfielder swiftly changed his plea to guilty before the beginning of the courtcase.

Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain has reserved special praise for Portugal international midfielder Deco, after he completed his move away from the Nou Camp to Chelsea.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has refused to rule out a move for Barcelona's want away striker Ronaldinho. The Brazilian forward has been linked with a move for several months away from the Camp Nou.

Didier Drogba has opened up his feelings with regards to a potential move to Real Madrid. The Chelsea forward has yet to decide whether or not he will be staying at the club this summer.

Finland international Jussi Jaaskelainen has signed a new deal with Bolton and agreed a contract until at least 2012. The 33 year old had been expected to leave the club, but changed his mind.

Spain have moved on top of the FIFA World Rankings after completing their Euro 2008 victory; their first trophy in over 44 years in Austria and Switzerland.

Alain Perrin has slammed the Lyon chairmen after club president Jean-Michel Aulas let him leave. Perrin was reportedly eager to stay at the club, but was instead given his marching orders.

Joey Barton will meet with Newcastle United officials, hopeful of returning for pre-season training, despite the fact that he was pleaded guilty to assaulting former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo in a training ground clash.

Tottenham has dismissed the earlier media reports that suggested Robbie Keane has filed a transfer request to leave the club. The club has stated that they want Keane to stay.

FC Barcelona have decided that Ronaldinho is surplus to their requirements, Manchester City are hopeful that they can sign the two time world player of the year.

Spanish striker Dani Guiza is ready to open talks with his club Mallorca and listen to their offers before choosing any other club. The last season's top scorer is currently watched by several clubs from around the world.

The Real Madrid and Brazilian superstar Robinho tops the summer target for Chelsea. Robinho's agent claimed that he has held initial talks with Chelsea.