Real Madrid have won the race to sign Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, having agreed a fee in the region of €15m with Werder Bremen for the 21-year-old. [..]

Newcastle were given a harsh reminder of how difficult a season they face back in the Premier League, as the Magpies were brushed aside 3-0 by Manchester United. [..]

Craig Bellamy has been banned from Manchester City as speculation mounts that the Welsh forward is on the verge of a sensational move to Cardiff City. [..]