Bolton manager Owen Coyle has confirmed that the club have accepted a bid for defender Gary Cahill from Chelsea.

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American sportswriter MICHAEL LEWIS covers the New York Red Bulls, following the franchise since it was formed in 1996. He has a warning for Thierry Henry.

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Thierry is putting his legend status at risk by returning to Arsenal

American sportswriter MICHAEL LEWIS covers the New York Red Bulls, following the franchise since it was formed in 1996. He has a warning for Thierry Henry.

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Thierry Henry is putting his legend status at risk

David Beckham is set to make a dramatic U-turn on his proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain and stay with LA Galaxy. The former England captain has been heavily linked with a move to France.

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David Beckham to snub Paris Saint-Germain and sign LA Galaxy deal

Young Colombian star Luis Muriel has admitted that he is waiting patiently to find out if he has a future with Lecce, while claiming that his team-mates in Italy want him to stay at the club.

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Luis Muriel keen to stay at Lecce

A round-up of today’s other stories in brief

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Soccer digest

Serie A outfit Parma are already looking to improve their squad for 2012, and have reportedly set their sights on Panathinaikos midfielder Sotiris Ninis as a new reinforcement.

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Liverpool try to gazump Chelsea’s move for Cahill, QPR linked with Macheda, plus more

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Saturday’s gossip column

The end of the calendar year brings a close to 2011, the first season of the Portland Timbers participating in MLS. It’s been an incredible, magical, frustrating, exhilarating ride, and I can’t wait for 2012 to get going and the team take back to the pitch.

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If I could make New Year’s resolutions for the Portland Timbers

Bayern Munich star Philipp Lahm has spoken of the pride he feels in representing the Bundesliga giants, and explained that he was honoured to follow in the footsteps of the legends who have previously played for the club.

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Growing up at Bayern Munich is a dream come true, says Philipp Lahm

Liverpool’s record signing Andy Carroll may have not made his mark against his former club but ex-Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy more than made up for it with two goals at Anfield.

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Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United

Liverpool recovered from going a goal behind to defeat Newcastle 3-1 on Friday, a result that lifts them up to fifth place in the English Premier League table.

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Liverpool up to fifth after victory

(Updates prices, adds CFTC data) * Euro expected to continue slide vs dollar in 2012 * Euro falls below 100 yen for first time in decade * Chinese yuan ends year at record high vs dollar NEW YORK, Dec …

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New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry has agreed to return to Arsenal on loan.

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Henry to re-join Arsenal

MADRID (Reuters) — Real Zaragoza have sacked coach Javier Aguirre following a poor run which left them bottom of La Liga and local media reported they were poised to sign former Getafe boss Michel to replace him.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Thierry Henry is on the verge of a return to the club on a two-month loan deal from MLS side New York Red Bulls.

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MADRID (Reuters) — Real Zaragoza have sacked coach Javier Aguirre following a poor run which left them bottom of La Liga and local media reported they were poised to sign former Getafe boss Michel to replace him.

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Munich – The days are growing shorter and some club boards are already holding their first crisis meetings of the still-young season. Not so Bayern Munich though: the record champions race from victory to victory, looking increasingly like a side in a class of their own.

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FC Bayern in full flow

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Tottenham Hotspur can win this season’s Premier League but refuses to accept that Chelsea and Arsenal are out of contention.

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Tottenham can win title – Ferguson

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp jokes with journalists that Swansea boss Brendan Rogers will “know all about us” as he reveals the tactics behind his side’s recent good form.

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Joking Redknapp gives tactics away

Roma will make a move for Vedran Corluka as soon as the window reopens. The Croatian international is struggling to force his way into the Tottenham Hotspur side this season, having featured just three times in the Premier League.

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Roma in for Tottenham Hotspur defender

Bayer Leverkusen have played down speculation linking them with Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian is out of contract at Manchester United in the summer, although the Reds have the option to extend his stay by a further twelve months.

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Leverkusen play down Berbatov link

Seattle Sounders midfielder Alvaro Fernandez is fascinated by the possibility of playing in a “top” league, according to his agent. In an exclusive interview with Goal.com , Luis Aguerre, who represents the 26-year-old, intimated that his client is now keeping an eye out for offers which match his level of ambition, in the wake of reports that Palermo are monitoring his situation.

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Palermo target Alvaro Fernandez wants to play in a top league, admits agent

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas confirms that a deal has been agreed with Bolton to bring defender Gary Cahill to Stamford Bridge.

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Villas-Boas positive Cahill deal will be sorted

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Tottenham are currently playing the best football in the Premier League.

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Italy forward Alberto Gilardino is undergoing medical exams with Genoa ahead of a likely transfer from Fiorentina.

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By Frank Dell’Apa, Globe Staff Celtics star Kevin Garnett will be announced as an investor in AS Roma, the Italian…

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Kevin Garnett buying shares of Italy’s AS Roma soccer team

Saturday EPL on ESPN2: Manchester United – Blackburn at 7:30am. On Fox Soccer: Chelsea – Aston Villa at 9:30am, Swansea – Spurs at 12pm, and Norwich – Fulham at 2pm. On Fox Soccer Plus: Arsenal – QPR at 10am, Bolton – Wolverhampton at 12pm, and Stoke – Wigan at 2pm. Championship on FS+: Leicester – Portsmouth at 7am. All Times Eastern Sunday EPL on Fox Soccer Plus: WBA – Everton at 7:30am. On …

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Real Zaragoza are in serious financial difficulty and don’t have a particularly deep roster, but the board still expected a little more than they’ve gotten out of their team and their manager this season. Zaragoza have taken just 10 points from 16 games and are five points away from safety. Due to their poor form, the team has fired manager Javier Aguirre and both sides have come to an agreement …

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Real Zaragoza Sack Javier Aguirre

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini hopes defenders Wayne Bridge and Nedum Onuoha will leave the club during the January transfer window.

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Mancini hoping for Bridge exit