World Soccer News

England Under-21 international Kieran Gibbs has signed a new long-term contract extension with Arsenal.

Bayern Munich have not given up hope of signing Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea, according to their chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for captain John Terry.

Michael Owen will sign for Manchester United on a free transfer today, provided he passes a stringent medical.

David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan.

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has warned Marton Fulop he is ready to fight for his place after putting an injury nightmare behind him.

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has dismissed speculation linking the club with a bid for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.

Hamilton have confirmed Burnley's interest in teenage midfielder James McCarthy.

Alonso has been tracked by Europe's top clubs. Speculation is rife that Juve have joined the race to sign the Spain international, who they tried to tempt to the Stadio Olimpico last year.

The 18 year-old arrived at Emirates Stadium from Cardiff last summer in what was understood to be a 5 million deal.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a final farewell from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson - and immediately discovered the downside to fulfilling his childhood dream.

Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema. Madrid and Manchester United have been vying for the services of the 21-year-old but Lyon continued to insist before today that the France international would remain at the Stade Gerland for another season at least.

Wolves have continued their squad building ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season with the capture of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has signed Sean Davis on a free transfer - six months after Portsmouth rejected a A 3.5million bid for the midfielder.

Italy striker Luca Toni says he isn't considering leaving Bayern Munich despite the arrival of new rivals in the powerful German club's attack.

Hull is hoping to entice Michael Owen to the Premier League club after his Newcastle contract expires Wednesday.

Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Antonio Valencia.

Burnley have completed the signing of Derby defender Tyrone Mears, the club have announced.

Wolves have made a statement of intent ahead of their return to the Barclays Premier League by clinching the signing of sought-after striker Kevin Doyle.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes the club have to hang on to the likes of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano if they are to depose Manchester United as Barclays Premier League champions.