The James Milner saga has rumbled on for much of the summer but it finally seems as though he is to leave Aston Villa for Manchester City.
A £26m package is said to have been agreed between the two parties, with Villa getting money plus Stephen Ireland for the England midfielder. [..]
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. [..]