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Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has passed a medical with West Ham ahead of his permanent move to the club, for a reported fee of £15m.   

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas will reportedly reject any approach from Paris Saint-Germain to stay at the White Hart Lane and finalise a three-man signing that will help him achieve his Champions League objectives at Spurs.   

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has voiced his ambition to become the best goalkeeper in the world.   

Thiago Alcantara, who scored a hat-trick in Spain’s European Under-21 Championship crown, after a 4-2 victory over Italy, was thrilled with the ‘perfect tournament.’   

Spain have impressively defended their Under-21 European Championship crown with a 4-2 win over Italy in the final in Israel, on Tuesday afternoon.   

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has stressed that new arrival Neymar will neet time to settle at the club.   

Fiorentina have secured the signing of veteran goalkeeper Gustavo Munua from Levante, on a two-year deal.   

Former Portugal manager Artur Jorge believes Andre Villas-Boas has what it takes to lead Paris Saint-Germain to success, backing the Tottenham coach to take charge of the Ligue 1 champions.   

Stoke City midfielder Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.   

England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce will not be offered a new contract by the Football Association, departing FA chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.   

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg BK, on a three-year deal.   

Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd has signed a one-year deal which will keep him at Carrow Road until the summer of 2016.   

Michel Platini has taken time to praise Juventus veteran midfielder Andrea Pirlo who, at the age of 34, continues to impress with his performances at both domestic and international level.   

Australia have secured a place in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil after recording a late 1-0 win over Iraq at Sydney's Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.