Liverpool's Dutch international Dirk Kuyt revealed on Thursday that Bundesliga side Hamburg was one of the options he was considering if he eventually decides to leave Anfield.

Queens Park Rangers captain Joey Barton was banned for 12 matches by the English Football Association on Wednesday after being found guilty of repeated violent conduct in the last match of the Premier League season at Manchester City.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he wants to remain with the Premier League champions.

Shanghai Shenhua's talks with Didier Drogba are continuing "just as planned", a report said on Wednesday, raising expectations the striker will move to China after announcing his departure from Chelsea.

Aston Villa has released former England striker Emile Heskey, United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan and Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar.

Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao is reportedly on the verge of joining English premier league club Tottenham Hotspur.

England midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired, the English Premier League champions confirmed on Tuesday.

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba confirmed on Tuesday he will leave newly-crowned European champions Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of June.

Ivory Coast great Didier Drogba has told his Chelsea team-mates he is leaving the newly-crowned Champions League winners because he doesn't fancy spending time on the substitutes bench, France Football said on Monday.

Ajax coach Frank de Boer on Monday ruled out a move to Premier League club Liverpool.