Hammers sign Solano & Camara

Senegal striker Camara, 30, signed a season-long loan deal.Peruvian international Solano, 32, joined on a one-year contract, with the option of another year.Solano had informed Newcastle he wanted to move closer to London to be near his wife, from whom he is separated, and their children.
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Arsenal take Diarra from Chelsea

The Gunners say the 22-year-old Frenchman, who can play at right-back, has signed a long-term deal.The former Le Harve player said: “I have great respect for the manager Arsene Wenger and am attracted by the style of football that the team plays.”Of course I am excited by what the future holds and keen to play [...]

Birmingham sign Oubina

The 25-year-old had asked to leave following Celta’s relegation, and joined the Blues just before the transfer window closed on Friday.”I would have liked Celta to transfer me and not go out on loan, but the club didn’t want that,” he said.However, Birmingham have the option of making the move permanent next summer. Is there [...]

Murray targets last 16 at US Open

The 20-year-old Briton meets the world number 43 from around 2000 BST.”I played him in San Jose this year, won 7-6 in the third,” Murray said. “He’s a really good player, very consistent, does everything well.”He doesn’t do anything unbelievable but he’s in really good shape. It’s going to be a good match.”Murray was taken [...]

Rangers finally get Naismith

The Ibrox club failed with repeated offers for the 20-year-old over the summer but got their man in the final few minutes of the transfer window.Naismith submitted then withdrew a transfer request at Rugby Park and has performed well for Killie this term.Rangers claimed they had dropped their interest in the SPFA Young Player of [...]

Villegas claims early Boston lead

(US unless stated)C Villegas (Col) M Weir (Can), R Moore H Slocum, B Wetterich, F Jacobson (Swe), S Elkington (Aus), H Stenson (Swe)
S Garcia (Spa) J Rose (Eng), T Woods
The 25-year-old rolled in a 12-footer at the 17th and narrowly missed an eagle putt at the last to card a bogey-free eight-under-par 63.Canada’s Mike [...]

Fulham sign Kuqi & Murphy

Murphy has come to Craven Cottage on a year-long loan deal after falling out of favour at Spurs.The former Liverpool player cost Tottenham £2m when he signed from Charlton in January 2006.Kuqi has come in on loan until January to help fill the void left by Brian McBride, who has a dislocated kneecap.He has made [...]

Reading & Fulham complete swap

Both deals are for undisclosed fees with right-back Rosenior signing a three-year deal with the Royals.”We are extremely pleased to be signing a very talented England Under-21 international,” said Reading director of football Nick Hammond.”He has significant Premier league experience but is also still only 23-year-old.”South Korean winger Seol spent last season with Reading after [...]

Dallas release Brit Mensah-Bonsu

The 6ft 9in Londoner played just 12 times for Dallas last season, averaging 2.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per outing.He had been expected to play for the Great Britain squad this summer, but the time spent in negotiations with Dallas prevented him joining up.The 23-year-old might still be able to join GB if he signs [...]

US Open day five quotes

“I am totally exhausted. I have no energy. I just smelt my shoes - they are so stinky but it’s always good to win those matches.”
“They love the showtime.”
“That’s life. People are getting together, they are leaving each other.”
“I cannot live without my watch. I never saw another player playing with a watch. But I [...]