Boro confirm Rochemback departure

12:52pm today

FABIO ROCHEMBACK has taken a step nearer a return to Portugal after Middlesbrough confirmed the departure of the Brazilian.

Dutch giants set for pre-season Wearside date

10:54am today

FOUR-TIMES European Cup winners Ajax have been lined up as an attractive pre-season friendly to help celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup triumph.

	McClaren impresses Miller with brief Darlington stint
	5:03am today
	Darlington matchwinner Ian Miller has given the thumbs up to former England manager Steve McClaren following his day training Quakers.

	Boateng won't be rushed into decision on his future
	6:03am today
	GEORGE Boateng has warned Middlesbrough he will have no hesitation in moving to a new club if manager Gareth Southgate cannot convince him he remains firmly part of his first-team plans.

Cash gap closing

11:02am today

PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs insist the financial gap between the top clubs and those at the bottom is closing despite Manchester United's record income from the season.

Gunners ready to compete for Dunne

11:04am today

NEWCASTLE UNITED could face surprise competition from Arsenal if Kevin Keegan decides to firm up his interest in Manchester City defender Richard Dunne this summer.

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	Richardson admits to falling foul of Keane
	11:05am today
	KIERAN Richardson last night insisted he has no qualms with Roy Keane after the manager dropped him from Sunderland's last game of the season against Arsenal on Sunday.

	Chelsea beat Red Devils to signature of Bosingwa
	11:06am today
	CHELSEA last night beat Manchester United to the signing of Porto right-back Jose Bosingwa, for a fee of £16.1m.

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