Football

Santos confirmed that they are in talks to sign former Argentina international striker Javier Saviola.

Barcelona have called a news conference amid reports that coach Tito Vilanova is stepping down because of a recurrence of a throat illness.

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

Fenerbahce will play Salzburg in the third qualifying round of the Champions League after getting temporarily reprieved from a ban for match-fixing.

The bank signed up as the club's main sponsor in July 2010 appearing on the front of the 'Reds' shirt for the last three seasons.

At a news conference, Moyes curtly dismissed an enquiry about Rooney's future by saying the club's position "hasn't changed".

Messi is optimistic his advisers will be able to sort out his tax problems after he and his father were accused of defrauding the Spanish authorities last month.

Manchester United will play against A-League All Star XI captained by Brett Emerton, in their pre-season tour to Australia.

Norwich have signed Netherlands midfielder Leroy Fer from Dutch club FC Twente on a four-year deal.

Brazilian club Santos abandoned their chase for Robinho after the striker's personal terms were too difficult to meet.

David Moyes insists the club are closing in on their transfer targets and fans should not worry at all.

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

Swansea have broken their transfer record to sign striker Wilfried Bony from Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem for 12 million pounds.

Napoli are preparing a bid to sign Brazil striker Leandro Damiao.

The report, released on Tuesday, said 140 billion dollars of that will be for transportation infrastructure including a new airport, roads and a metro system.

Julio Cesar is rumoured to be signing for Italian side Napoli from Queens Park Rangers on a season-long loan deal.