Striker Carlos Tevez says the prospect of trying to wrestle the Premier League title from Manchester United's grasp is "a great motivation" for him to stay with Manchester City.

Craig Bellamy wants to stay with home town club Cardiff City next season - no matter what happens in the play-offs.

Striker Wayne Rooney missed out on Manchester United's title-winning celebrations on Saturday night in order to spend the night at home with wife Coleen.

Former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill, is number one choice to succeed sacked West Ham manager Avram Grant. Chris Hughton, Neil Warnock and Nigel Pearson are also in the frame.

Sunderland are closing in on Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan, 28, who is a free agent at the end of the season.

New Morecambe manager Jim Bentley is ready to strengthen his Shrimps squad and could make five new signings this summer.