Football Headlines

Martinez keen to "reward" Baines :
New Everton manager Roberto Martinez hopes rewarding the "phenomenal" performances of left-back Leighton Baines will help keep him out of the clutches of rival clubs.

Chelsea reach agreement for Schurrle :
Chelsea confirmed the signing of Germany forward Andre Schurrle from Bayer Leverkusen.

Daniel Johnson signs new deal with Villa :
Aston Villa have confirmed midfielder Daniel Johnson has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

Van Wolfswinkel ready to fuel Norwich:
Record signing Ricky van Wolfswinkel is in no doubt he can fire Norwich to the "next level" when the new Barclays Premier League campaign kicks off.

Rush expects "better" Sturridge next season :
Liverpool legend Ian Rush is tipping Daniel Sturridge to be a key man for Brendan Rodgers' team next season.

Helenius pleads for Aston Villa move :
Aston Villa target Nicklas Helenius has urged current club Aalborg not to scupper his move by demanding an over-the-top fee.

Van Ginkel quiet despite Chelsea links ;
Marco van Ginkel says playing in the Premier League is an ambition but he will not talk about his link with Chelsea until after the European Under-21 Championship.

Laudrup reiterates plans to stay at Swansea :
Michael Laudrup claims he is planning to stay at Swansea despite his agent severing ties with the Premier League club.

Rodgers convinced Liverpool will challenge :
Brendan Rodgers is confident that Liverpool will be able to mount a serious challenge on all fronts with their summer signings.

Giroud confident Arsenal can fight for title :
Olivier Giroud is convinced Arsenal can last the distance in the Barclays Premier League title fight next season providing they get off to a flying start.

Piazon open to Premier League loan move :
Chelsea youngster Lucas Piazon has hinted that he would welcome a loan move to another Premier League side next season.

Swansea frustrated with Laudrup agent :
Swansea have severed ties with manager Michael Laudrup's agent Bayram Tutumlu following a dispute over transfer policy, Press Association Sport understands.

Martinez has plans for Phil Neville :
New Everton manager Roberto Martinez intends to speak to former Toffees captain Phil Neville over a possible coaching role.

Arsenal agree five bids for Bendtner :
Nicklas Bendtner is set to leave the Emirates within the next fortnight after Arsenal received a number of bids for the striker.

Begovic happy at Stoke despite United reports :
Asmir Begovic insists he is only focused on playing for Stoke despite being linked with a move away from the club.