Barca sporting director Deco was in London for a series of meetings with potential targets in the days prior to the FA Cup final and is understood to have met Gordon's camp.
Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he is now earning nearly twice what he did at Manchester United, following his evolution from star athlete to media mogul.
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Gary Neville was given a hilarious gift by Arsenal owner Josh Kroenke.
A former Premier League winner has been forced to call time on his football career.
The Red Devils aren't holding back when it comes to midfield additions this summer.
The Lewis family have sent a message to supporters after Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation.
Sir Alex Ferguson was hospitalised before United's game against Liverpool earlier this month.
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Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement at the age of 39.
Nuno Espirito Santo will continue as West Ham boss, despite their relegation from the Premier League.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing five criminal charges after police responded to a disturbance complaint involving him over the weekend.
Uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill have been named in Northern Ireland's squad for June's friendlies with Guinea and France.
Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.
BBC Sport's Premier League club fan writers assess their team's performance as the domestic season comes to an end.
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Nuno Espirito Santo will stay on as West Ham manager to lead their fight to get back to the Premier League at the first attempt, the club says.
Eagles could make history with maiden European crown
Blues have made their stance clear on three players ahead of summer transfer window
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Barrett had begun this season on a non-playing sabbatical but has suffered a setback
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