Arsenal have insisted they have no intention of letting Patrick Vieira move to Real Madrid.

Madrid President Florentino Perez has made it clear he wants the French midfielder at the Bernabeu next season.

But Arsenal are adamant he will remain at Highbury.

Perez said: "My policy is to try to sign the best player in the world for every position. Patrick Vieira is, in my opinion, the best in the world in his position."

But Gunners Chairman Peter Hill-Wood said: "We have no intention of letting Patrick go. He is under contract and I think he is very happy at Arsenal." (Mirror/Express)

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New Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has set his sights on glory in his first season at Anfield.

Benitez met most of his players for the first time yesterday as they returned for pre-season training.

And the new Reds chief said: "When I arrived at Valencia people said it was difficult to win the league in the first season.

"I won’t say it will be the same here but I will fight hard. We want to be at the top." (All)

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Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the start of the domestic season so he can play for Portugal in the Olympics.

His decision to join the national side in Athens means he will miss Manchester United’s opening four league matches, as well as the Community Shield match with Arsenal. (Star)

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Jose Mourinho says Hernan Crespo must give 100 per cent if he wants to remain at Stamford Bridge.

The new Chelsea boss has warned Crespo that he has until next week to decide whether he wants to stay - and if he leaves Mourinho will sign striker Didier Drogba.

Mourinho said: "I don’t want players who are not 100 per cent ready to stay. If Crespo is leaving we will buy another striker. (Mail)

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Dennis Bergkamp has warned Arsenal’s Premiership rivals that the Gunners will be invincible again next season.

Arsenal went unbeaten in the league last campaign, and now Bergkamp is vowing to continue their impressive record.

He said: "We feel we are strong enough to beat those teams again. That’s our aim. We want to win every game - or at least stay unbeaten." (Sun)

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Former England striker Teddy Sheringham is wanted by Coventry.

Sky Blues boss Peter Reid has set his sights on the 38-year-old after he was released by Portsmouth.

Reid said: "Negotiations are at an early stage. He would be a great signing but we will have to wai to see how it progresses." (Express)