MAN CITY MIDFIELDER LAMPARD SETS HIS CAREER PATH FOR ENGLAND YOUNGSTERS

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Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard has revealed his career plan for the nation's youngsters.

Lampard fears for England's young players today.

"If it was my boy I'd think about sending him to Chelsea to have the best coaching from eight to 15 and, if possible, then send him to a club with less resources to try and get him in the first team at 18," he told The Sun.

"Rio Ferdinand and I were fortunate we experienced it at a young age. But the kids these days get lost.

"There's a stagnant patch where we hear of these good players of 15 and 16 and wonder where they are at 21."

MONACO MIDFIELDER MOUTINHO COY OVER MAN UTD RUMOURS

AS Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho is coy over talk he was offered toManchester United during Monday's deadline day.

It was suggested super agent Jorge Mendes had offered Moutinho to United during talks over the signing of Radamel Falcao.

Moutinho, on international duty with Portugal, said: "The national team is the national team. Club football is club football. I'm focused here.

"I'll try to do my bit to help the team and get a win against Albania.

"Manchester United? There was nothing. To my knowledge, there was nothing."

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MAN UTD STRIKER RVP: I ALMOST CHOSE PSV OVER ARSENAL

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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits he could've signed for PSV Eindhoven earlier in this career.

Van Persie says when he left Feyenoord for Arsenal, he had the chance to join PSV.

"When I was 20, I could've gone to PSV. That was special as Guus Hiddink was there.

"It fell through in the end and I left for Arsenal," recalled RvP, who will retain the Holland captaincy under new coach Hiddink.

"It was good news. I find it a challenge and a great honour."

CHELSEA STRIKER DIEGO COSTA ADMITS ENGLISH WEATHER SHOCK

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa admits the English weather is a shock.

The former Atletico Madrid forward has returned to Spain for international week.

Diego Costa remarked: “Everything is going well for me on the football side of things – but the weather... (laughs).

"Jose Mourinho’s great, I get on well with him, there’s no problems at all."

He added: “I’ve got a point to prove; to play well and score."

BAYERN MUNICH CHIEF RUMMENIGGE: WELL DONE TO BVB FOR RE-SIGNING KAGAWA

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Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has congratulatedBorussia Dortmund over their deal for Shinji Kagawa.

After two years with Manchester United, Kagawa re-signed for BVB last week in a deal worth £.6.3 million.

The Japan international is regarded as a genuine star inside German football and Rummenigge says the Bundesliga will be stronger for his return.

"Every transfer to the Premier League is a shame - and this was one without question - so we should welcome him back," said Rummenigge.

"We need a big competition and emotionality in the Bundesliga. Each well-known player is welcome."

VILLA CONFIRM CLEVERLEY LOAN SIGNING FROM MAN UTD

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The Premier League have ratified Tom Cleverley's season-long loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United.

Villa confirmed the Premier League’s approval by tweeting: "We have signed midfielder Tom Cleverley from Man United on a season-long loan. Welcome Tom."

Villa made a last-gasp bid to sign the 25 year old United midfielder on deadline day - but did not complete the deal before 11pm.

They asked the Premier League to approve the move because the transfer was well advanced.

AC Milan open Serie A campaign with win over Lazio

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AC Milan clinched a 3-1 win against Lazio Sunday as they
opened the Serie A season with their former striker Filippo Inzaghi
at the helm.
Midfielders Keisuke Honda, Sulley Muntari, and Jeremy Menez were on
target for the Rossoneri before an own goal from Alex.
Atalanta and visiting Verona played out a scoreless draw as they met
in Bergamo. Genoa v Napoli, Torino v Inter Milan and four other games
are scheduled for later Sunday.
On Saturday, champions Juventus won 1-0 at Chievo and Roma beat
Fiorentina 2-0.

DONE DEAL: REAL MADRID ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF MAN UTD STRIKER CHICHARITO

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Real Madrid have announced the signing of Manchester United strikerJavier Hernandez.

The Mexico international flew to Madrid this morning to complete his medical.

Real announced after midday:

"Real Madrid C. F. and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of Javier Chicharito Hernández, who will be at the club throughout this season.

"Real Madrid have the option to purchase the player.

"Javier Chicharito Hernández will appear before the media in the Santiago Bernabéu press room today at 16:30."

CHELSEA OFFER PETR CECH TO QPR

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QPR have been offered Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech.

The Daily Mail says the goalkeeper, who has lost his place at Stamford Bridge to Thibaut Courtois, is believed to favour a move to a London club.

Chelsea do not wish to let him join a rival, in either the Barclays Premier League or Europe, but are keen to treat their legendary goalkeeper with respect.

QPR have already signed Alex McCarthy from Reading for £6million and Robert Green is their first choice.

They recently allowed Brazilian World Cup goalkeeper Julio Cesar to leave for Benfica.

MAN UTD TO MAKE FINAL €50M BID FOR JUVENTUS MIDFIELDER VIDAL

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Manchester United will make a final bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal today.

The Chile international featured for Juve in victory at Chievo on Saturday.

Tuttosport says United will table a last bid of the summer for Vidal - a straight cash offer of €50 million.

But Juve chiefs will still refuse the proposal.

Vidal, though, could force a late move, particularly after United's swoop for AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao.

SOUTHAMPTON BOSS KOEMAN EXPLAINS CUTTING LOOSE TAIDER: HE DIDN'T WANT TO COMPETE

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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed they're releasing Saphir Taider from his loan.

The Inter Milan midfielder is now returning to Italy.

Koeman explained: "He experienced a difficult situation here. I cannot guarantee that all the players here will play. There are so many competitions to deal with, and so many good players and it must be up to the player to prove they deserve space.

"If you do not accept this thing, ​​then everything becomes more difficult. "

AGENTS FOR CORINTHIANS STRIKER PAULO GUERRERO IN SUNDERLAND, WEST HAM TALKS

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Corinthians striker Paulo Guerrero could be on his way to England today.

West Ham United failed with a bid for the former Bayern Munich forward last month.

However, Corinthians are now willing to sell as they finalise the signing of Nilmar.

Guerrero's agent is now in talks with West Ham and Sunderland today about a return to Europe for the experienced goalscorer.

BURNLEY MAKE SHOCK MOVE FOR MAN UTD MIDFIELDER ANDERSON

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Manchester United midfielder Anderson is being linked with a shock move to Burnley.

The Daily Mail says sources are suggesting Burnley have made an approach to United about taking the Brazilian on-loan.

Anderson is available from United and turned down a move to Flamengoa fortnight ago.

Burnley would require United to cover the majority of Anderson's £60,000-a-week wages for any chance of a deal being successful.