1st Aug 2012
QPR manager Mark Hughes says he will not stop goalkeeper Robert Green from leaving the club in January after the arrival of Inter Milan's Julio Cesar, this ended the summer signing's short stint as number one at the club.
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson says he had to leave Manchester City after he was not picked for England's Euro 2012 squad.
Manchester City failed with a bid to sign Omar Abdulrahman last week after the winger impressed during a trial. The player- who shone at London 2012 for the United Arab Emirates - opted to stay with Al Ain "for at least another season" due to a desire to repay the loyalty shown to him by his current employers.
Sunderland and Stoke are competing to sign striker Michael Owen on a free transfer. The player is available as a free agent and can sign for a new club outside the transfer window after he was released by Manchester United.
Stoke considered selling Glenn Whelan to Wolves to fund their move for midfielder Charlie Adam.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is "shocked" by his club's inability to land a new striker in the summer transfer window. The Anfield outfit made a "derisory" bid to Fulham for forward Clint Dempsey and were rejected by Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge after the player refused to move on loan.
Fulham claim Liverpool offered just £3m for Dempsey before the United States international was sold to Tottenham.
Blackburn turned down a loan offer from West Brom for left-back Martin Olsson before the Baggies turned to Dynamo Kiev defender Goran Popov.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed he was wanted by Manchester United to replace Roy Keane but it would have been "impossible" for him to make the move due to the rivalry between the clubs.
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner had to use his own private jet to ensure Genk striker Christian Benteke arrived in the Midlands in time to complete his move before the transfer deadline expired.
The Premier League will consider having five referees at matches if evidence from UEFA's tests can prove the system raises the standard of officiating.Full story: London Evening Standard
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