Deadline looms as Pompey chase Defoe
523304
Portsmouth were involved in a race against time to sign England striker Jermain Defoe from Premier League rivals Tottenham as the final day of the January transfer window neared its end here Thursday.
752536
Time is running out for both Newcastle United and Aston Villa as they attempt to mount challenges for a finishing position that would earn them a place in the UEFA Cup next season.
530529
Sport: With leading clubs having other transfer priorities the wantaway Spurs star may receive few offers
126107
It is believed the England striker is on the brink of a Â£25million move from Everton. The Goodison Park club have yet to officially respond to Unitedâs latest bid for the 18-year-old.
377528
England coach Sven-Goran Erikkson has rewarded Tottenham's young striker Jermaine Defoe for his bright start to the season with a place in the England squad for next month''s World Cup qualifiers.
457773
David Beckham will have to wait for his 100th international appearance.
395627
Football: Although Malcolm Glazer has yet to make a formal offer for Manchester United, between the American and the Irish duo of JP McManus and John Magnier three men now own a controlling interest in the club - a fact that should should not be lost on
9050
Portsmouth signed England striker Jermain Defoe from Premiership rivals Tottenham with just minutes to spare before the January transfer window closed on Thursday.
281254
Wayne Rooney believes the three-pronged attack of himself, Michael Owen and Jermain Defoe can put England on the fast track to the World Cup finals.
106538
PORTSMOUTH striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu fired a stunning hat-trick in a seven-goal thriller at Fratton Park last night. Pompey claimed their first Premiership win of the season - but they didn&#39;t half make it difficult for themselves.
138615
Man Utd's Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira of Arsenal face a battle to be fit for Sunday.
663311
Shortly after earning a place in the FA Cup third-round draw thanks to Saturday&#39;s 3-1 win at Slough, the players of Ryman League leaders Yeading started praying, in time-honoured fashion, for the trip to Old Trafford.
221578
The Anfield manager saw Portsmouth snatch an injury-time leveller last night to scupper hopes of a victory which was in demand after Saturday&#39;s derby slip-up.
488595
Jermain Defoe has urged Tottenham to snap up his old West Ham team-mate Joe Cole who is out of favour with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
489327
Steve McClaren will decide in the next 24 hours whether to recall David Beckham to the England squad.
134704
Sport: Portsmouth boss understood to be on verge of taking job after Mark Hughes ruled himself out
148478
Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira and Manchester United skipper Roy Keane are both battling to be fit for Sunday&#39;s Premiership showdown at Old Trafford.