SOCCER SUPPLY

Manchester City have announced that new signing Mario Balotelli will have knee surgery and could be sidelined for six weeks. […]

Manchester United striker Michael Owen still harbours hopes of once again pulling on an England shirt, despite being overlooked by manager Fabio Capello for more than two years. […]

Benni McCarthy has lost 7kg during the international break and is determined to battle his way back into the West Ham first team. […]

West Ham have informed ESPNsoccernet that Avram Grant is currently deciding whether he will opt out of the Premier League game at Stoke next week because of his deep religious beliefs. […]

Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of Gerard Houllier. […]

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has described the loss of midfielder Javier Mascherano as a "big problem" for the Merseyside club. […]

Sol Campbell says he is now close to making his first-team debut for Newcastle and feels he is now proving those "taking the Mickey" wrong. […]

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he was "driven mad" by the transfer window and expressed his relief it is finally closed. […]

Crystal Palace have signed Everton striker James Vaughan on a three-month loan deal. […]

England's new midfield talent Adam Johnson says the country are "full of confidence" after starting their Euro 2012 campaign with two comfortable victories over Bulgaria and Switzerland. […]