Kieran Beckles Archives: 01/2011

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp expects a quiet end to transfer deadline day at White Hart Lane despite rumours linking the London club with a number of players

Barcelona recorded a record-equalling 15th straight league victory and stretched their lead at the top of the La Liga table to seven points with a 3-0 win at Hercules on Saturday

Fernando Torres’ transfer request marked the end of a mixed week for Liverpool supporters after having finally secured the services of Luis Suárez. But despite the uproar that ensued, Torres should be allowed to leave Merseyside

Ryan Babel called time on his Liverpool career on Tuesday and completed his move to Hoffenheim on a two-and-a-half year deal

Jose Mourinho has again underlined his desire to return to the Premier League after insisting he would be happy to coach Manchester rivals City or United, or his old club Chelsea

Third seed Novak Djokovic clinically dismissed defending champion Roger Federer 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 to book his place in Sunday’s final against either Andy Murray or David Ferrer

Former world No1 Justine Henin has announced her retirement from tennis after failing to overcome persistent elbow injury

Chairman Daniel Levy insists Tottenham will leave White Hart Lane even if they fail in their bid to inherit the Olympic Stadium after the London games in 2012

Liverpool target Luis Suárez is confident he can impress in the Premier League should he seal a move to England

Inter Milan manager Leonardo insists sacked coach Rafael Benítez was not solely to blame for the club’s poor start to the season

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has hit out at Gerard Houllier over Darren Bent’s move to Aston Villa

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi got the most votes from Uefa.com’s users as its 2010 Team of the Year was revealed on Thursday

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is eager to keep playing for at least another “four or five” years

West Ham have finally ended speculation surrounding Avram Grant’s future by publicly backing their manager

Sunderland striker Darren Bent is on the verge sealing of an £18m switch to Aston Villa

Kenny Dalglish bemoaned his side’s inability to convert a host of first-half chances after his Liverpool side were held by Everton on his Anfield return

West Ham manager Avram Grant remains focused on the club’s bid to avoid relegation despite intense speculation over his future at Upton Park

Blackburn Rovers have resigned former striker Roque Santa Cruz from Manchester City on loan until the end of the season

Gareth Bale will not be allowed to play for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics despite declaring an interest in participating in the event

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes Tottenham winger Gareth Bale will be one of the hottest prospects in the summer transfer window

West Ham have completed the signing of Wayne Bridge on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season. Bridge, 30, was at Upton…