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United's decision of pulling out was finalised due to the Mersyside club's unwillingness to sell the 28-year-old.

"If I win the Europa League it will be a big disappointment for me because I don't want to play in it," Mourinho said.

By signing the new two-year contract, the midfielder is set to be at Anfield until 2015.

The 23-year-old Montenegrin footballer was signed by Fiorentina in May 2008 for 8 million pounds.

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The Brazil midfielder is hoping to catch the eye of his national team manager before next year's World Cup on home soil by shining for his new club Manchester City.

The 23-year-old Altidore agreed to a four-year deal to leave the Dutch league for Sunderland in northeast England.

The Spanish league La Liga's 2013-14 fixtures were announced on Tuesday.

Higuain has been linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the summer, after the player admitted he wanted to leave the Spanish capital.

Former France defender Eric Abidal has rejoined big-spending Monaco on a one-year deal after his contract ended at Barcelona.

Dzeko is thought to be interested in the prospect of a move to a club that would see him continuing to play Champions League football.

Arsenal's transfer deal for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has hit a snag after reports have surfaced that the Spanish club want more.

The Portuguese international brushed aside rumours linking him with a return to Manchester United.

Former Real Madrid coach Benito Floro has been hired as Canada's national football team coach.

Bale has been linked with a move away from Tottenham after an outstanding season which saw him score 21 goals in 34 Premier League games.

The fee is not clear yet but what is believed from the reports, it could be around £8 million.