Short football headlines for September 3rd:
Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti is fully confident there is more to come from England full-back Ashley Cole.
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has revealed the club came close to going into administration before the recent takeover.
Manchester United star Jonny Evans hopes that he will avoid having surgery on his ankle problem.
David Beckham insists that Fabio Capello has had a huge influence on the England squad.
Ever Banega says he turned down Everton as he still had things to learn in Spain.
Ryan Babel wants to join Ajax on loan, plus other rumours
Striker Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to return to international football and is aiming for a place in the Netherlands squad at the 2010 World Cup finals.
England under-21 and West Bromwich Albion footballer Joe Mattock is charged with assaulting four people.
Hull capture former Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink on a two-year deal.
Chelsea are banned from signing any new players in the next two transfer windows by Fifa.
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson receives a £750 fine and a suspended two-match touchline ban from the Football Association.
David Trezeguet has revealed that he will leave Juventus at the end of the season.
Nicklas Bendtner was wanted by 'the biggest clubs in the world' before he signed a new deal with Arsenal.
Jermain Defoe will use the heartache of missing the 2006 World Cup to make sure he goes to South Africa.
Aston Villa new boy Richard Dunne claims he was forced out of Manchester City by the Eastlands hierarchy.
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Gabriel Obertan to be back in action by early October.
Martin O'Neill fears Curtis Davies could be out for five months after admitting surgery is looking more likely.
Fraizer Campbell is backing Michael Turner to be a 'big success' at Sunderland this season.
Michael Ballack has revealed that he will decide whether to continue playing after the 2010 World Cup.
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon claims securing stars on new deals was more important than bringing new signings.
Wayne Rooney says he is an "honest player" despite analysis of the crucial penalty he won against Arsenal last weekend revealing he may have dived.
Former Southampton forward Matt Le Tissier admits taking part in a failed spread-betting scam in a Premier League match.
Veteran goalkeeper Jimmy Walker signs for Tottenham.
Chelsea have revealed that they will mount the 'strongest appeal possible' following Fifa's decision to impose a transfer ban on the club.
Arsenal have confirmed they will appeal against the two-match ban imposed on Eduardo by Uefa.
Luka Modric has vowed to 'come back stronger' after being forced to miss key games for club and country.
Wayne Rooney feels he is currently enjoying the best start to a season since he joined Manchester United.
Paul Hart is delighted David James remains a Portsmouth player and claims the keeper never wanted a move.
Newcastle United caretaker boss Chris Hughton is planning to bring in players on loan next week.
Nicklas Bendtner has revealed that he hopes to play more of a central role at Arsenal in the future.
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has called on the club to be more adventurous in their title pursuit.
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is confident Joe Cole will extend his association with the club.