Football

IBNLive Sports gives you Friday's round-up of all the latest transfer news and gossip involving the leading clubs and top players around the world.

Bayern Munich manager Guardiola has denied rumours that the German football club are looking to sign defender David Luiz from Chelsea.

The Toffees are all set to launch their third bid worth £15 million for the Republic of Ireland international.

Medina said that Maradona ran at him "like he was taking a free kick" and kicked him hard in the groin and upper leg area.

The first module of the AFC Pro Licence Course concluded with national coach Wim Koevermans acting as the course instructor and was hailed by the participants as a good learning experience.

Holden's run of bad luck continues after he sprained his right knee early in the United States' 1-0 win over Panama in the Gold Cup final.

The Atletico Mineiro player has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Jonathan Walters scored in the 25th minute to lead Stoke City past FC Dallas 1-0 in a preseason friendly.

Footballer-turned-analyst Paul Masefield criticised AIFF's idea of holding an IPL-style league, saying that it can have an adverse impact on the development of the game in the country.

The Real Madrid star later gifted the 11-year-old boy a jersey signed by himself and his team-mates.

Christian Eriksen has made 157 appearances in all competitions for Ajax, scoring 30 goals and providing 40 assists.

Newcastle have been given green signal to complete their bid for Gignac after his club Marseille decided to drop the striker's 300,000 pounds from his overall bill.

Olivier Giroud and Ryo Miyaichi scored in the first half to lead Arsenal to a 3-1 pre-season win over Japan's Nagoya Grampus.

Moyes has confirmed that the club has made a second bid for Fabregas and the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is dealing with the matter behind the scenes.

Fans had queued overnight for tickets to see the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo take to the pitch at their modest club's 12,000-capacity Goldsands Stadium.

Arsenal could return with an improved offer for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain after Napoli decided not to bid for the striker.