Neil Lennon has insisted Celtic's Champions League dream was still alive - and that Aiden McGeady could be part of turning around their third qualifying round tie against Braga next week. ...

Landon Donovan has revealed he has had a number of offers to return to European football. ...

The agent of Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci says his client has "huge respect" for Arsenal after being linked with a summer move to Emirates Stadium. ...

Sami Khedira's move to Real Madrid looks certain to go ahead after Stuttgart confirmed he has asked to leave the club. ...

Mainz have yet to decide whether or not to sign Ghana international Dominic Adiyiah from AC Milan despite agreeing terms with both the player and the Italian club. ...

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season with a shoulder injury. ...

West Brom have been accused of trying to sign Eric Djemba-Djemba at a knockdown price by claiming the move from Odense broke down on medical grounds. ...

Giuliano gave Brazilian side Internacional a narrow lead over compatriots Sao Paulo in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final. ...

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Javier Hernandez's pace could be a crucial weapon after the Mexico striker scored in his opening game for the club. ...

Manchester City's quest to trim their squad down to 25 players for their assault on next season's Premier League looks to be in session after closing in on the £2.5 million sale of Javier Garrido to Lazio. ...

Roberto Mancini insists Micah Richards will not be sold this summer but has told the Manchester City defender he must improve his concentration levels. ...

Sir Alex Ferguson has launched a stout defence of Manchester United owners the Glazer family, criticising media and fans for their harsh portrayal of the Americans. ...

Shamrock ready to make their mark against Juve ...

Celtic have announced the signing of Israel midfielder Beram Kayal on a four year contract from Maccabi Haifa. ...

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has underlined his respect for Barcelona as they continue the pursuit for his signature - but suggested he remains committed to Arsenal. ...

West Ham United boss Avram Grant is determined to keep hold of Scott Parker as he waits to find out if Tottenham Hotspur make another bid. ...

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli will turn Manchester City into genuine title contenders. ...

Maicon's agent has criticised Real Madrid for failing to understand how much the Inter full-back is worth, as negotiations over his transfer to the Bernabeu continue. ...

Lyon defender Jean-Alain Boumsong is on the verge of sealing a move to Greek side Panathinaikos after landing in Athens. ...

AC Milan are breathing a sigh of relief after it was confirmed Ronaldinho will miss only a week with a hamstring injury. ...