Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith says he is still suffering from the mental scars that followed his horrific 2006 leg injury picked up when playing for Manchester United against Liverpool.
Manchester City are plotting a £50m January bid to lure Fernando Torres away from Liverpool.
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that off-the-field stories that have turned the spotlight on Wayne Rooney have affected the form of Manchester United's star striker.
Tottenham have agreed a £1.5m deal to sign South African defender Bongani Khumalo from Supersport United.
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