
| Posted: Wednesday September 13, 2006 10:16AM; Updated: Wednesday September 13, 2006 10:16AM
Clint Dempsey's days are numbered with the Revolution. Though he is contracted to Major League Soccer through the 2007 season, there is a strong chance he will move on before that. Dempsey yesterday reiterated his intention to go to a European club. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that the club is looking to sign a second South Korean player, according to reports emanating from Asia. Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a surprise move for Newcastle United youngster Charles N'Zogbia. Spurs are still on the search for a left winger to fill that position. Brazil international Denilson is training with Portsmouth as manager Harry Redknapp looks to strengthen his squad. 'El Niño' Fernando Torres has agreed a new contract with Atlético Madrid that should extend his presence with the Rojiblancos until the 30th of June 2009. The striker has been the subject of constant transfer speculation over the past two years, but now seems set to stay at the Vicente Calderón for the next three years. Australian star Harry Kewell has returned to his homeland to seek treatment for his long-standing injury. The Liverpool midfielder has yet to recover from the groin strain and arthritic condition that ended his World Cup prematurely. Brazil coach Dunga has issued a warning to Inter striker Adriano. The former Parma star is still looking to regain his best form for club and country, with goals remaining hard to come by. "He is a champion, but he must rediscover his motivation, the right spirit and focus," said Dunga. Stockport have agreed a deal to sign Everton goalkeeper John Ruddy on a month's loan. Livorno defender Samuel Kuffour has been hit with a three-match ban after video evidence showed him striking former Roma teammate Christian Panucci. The Ghana defender elbowed Panucci during Saturday's 2-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico, although neither referee or linesman spotted the incident. Vasco have returned Leandro Amaral from the oblivion. After a spell at Portuguesa, the club at which his career started, came to its conclusion in April, the striker has been unemployed. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to ask Brazil to help improve football standards on the subcontinent. Cabinet colleague and head of the Indian football federation Priya Ranian Dasmunshi persuaded Singh to raise the matter on an official trip to the South American nation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||