Defender Fabio Aurelio, who left Liverpool in May, re-joins the club on a two-year deal.

LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not return to AC Milan for a third time, coach Massimo Allegri says.

Arsene Wenger says it is now up to Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future at Arsenal.

Hearts' Ismael Bouzid is in hospital with a suspected fractured skull sustained during a 3-2 friendly win at Millwall.

Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd is facing a race against time to be fit for their Championship opener against Sheffield United on 8 August.

Blackpool players who are still waiting to receive bonuses for winning promotion to the Premier League are reassured that they will be paid.

Goalkeeper David James says he has no intention of retiring from England duty despite joining Championship side Bristol City and turning 40.

Inverness ease into the second round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup with a comfortable home win against Queen's Park.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes the 2-2 draw with Lyon in the Emirates Cup will inspire a Champions League recovery against Braga.

Morton thump Stranraer to secure their passage into the second round of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp criticises the timing of forthcoming international friendlies as the start of the new season approaches.

Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson signs a new three-year contract which will keep him on Wearside until the summer of 2013.

Cardiff City starts contract talks with top-scorer Peter Whittingham after agreeing a new deal with defender Kevin McNaughton.

Manager Walter Smith believes Rangers are in good shape for their forthcoming Champions League campaign after a heartening display against AEK Athens.

Hearts are hit with a record £60,000 fine after a sixth season in a row of poor discipline.

West Bromwich Albion have signed goalkeeper Boaz Myhill from Hull on a three-year contract.

France cause an upset by beating Spain 2-1 in the final of the European Under-19 championship in Caen.

Bluebirds midfielder Stephen McPhail is to miss the start of the season after suffering a knee injury.

German international midfielder Sami Khedira completes his move to Real Madrid on a five-year deal.

Charlton are close to completing the signing of striker Pawel Abbott from Oldham Athletic, BBC Sport understands.