Gary Parkinson

Ronaldinho has told FourFourTwo that he seriously considered joining Manchester City in August. In an interview in the new magazine, out on Wednesday, the Brazilian reveals that his brother and agent Roberto de Assis Moreira had “many” conversations about the possibility of moving from Barcelona to Manchester. In the end he moved to AC Milan – as Pompey fans know all too well – but the former World Player of the Year thinks other big names will join City next month instead. “My brother spoke to [Man City] many times,” he says. “Their project is the kind that would interest any player: they could soon be among the best sides in England. Lots of brilliant players are heading in their direction and yes, my brother looked properly at their offer. “But (Milan owner, Silvio) Berlusconi had been saying for years that he would like me to sign and I felt in the end that it was the right time to say yes.” The full interview with Ronaldinho is available in the January issue of FourFourTwo magazine, on sale Wednesday.

Liverpool’s new left-back Jose Enrique was pleased with his Anfield debut, especially given he was only informed of his starting place hours before kick-off against Sunderland.

Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey could be set to follow newly-appointed Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson out of Craven Cottage, according to the player's agent.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has renewed his war of words with old rival Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal boss’ negative comments about Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has fallen to fourth in FourFourTwo.com's Football Rich List - his lowest position - having been pipped to third by Arsenal stakeholder Alisher Usmanov.

Steve Coppell has resigned from Bristol City with immediate effect and retired from football management.

Former Manchester United and England centre-back Gary Pallister said he is "not surprised" Arsenal forward Theo Walcott was left out of Fabio Capello’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Manchester United have seen a tentative approach for Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil rejected, according to the player's agent.

Manchester United Assistant Manager Mike Phelan has moved to play down any hype surrounding Sunday's Community Shield clash with rivals Manchester City.

Gary Speed, the manager of the Wales national team, was found dead on Sunday at the age of 42, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said in a statement.

Manchester United forward Federico Macheda has expressed his joy at being back at the Old Trafford club following an unsuccessful loan spell at Sampdoria last season.

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has highlighted the important role the club's youngsters - including fellow right-back Carl Jenkinson - will play in the coming season.

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has hinted he could be tempted to leave Camp Nou for the Premier League in the not-too-distant future.

Alberto Aquilani may be forced to stay at Liverpool for the coming season, with a move to Fiorentina looking unlikely to materialise.

Yaya Toure will not be reunited with brother Kolo at Manchester City after the player’s agent revealed there are much bigger clubs interested in the Barcelona midfielder.

Javier Mascherano has become one of Barcelona's principle transfer targets for this summer – and according to his agent, the treble winners could get their man. Walter Tamer, has heavily implied that if Barcelona will get their man if they step up their pursuit for the Argentina captain.   “If a club like Barcelona want to bring you into their ranks after having completed such a brilliant season and having won everything, obviously as a player, you are going to say, ‘Yes, I want to play there,’” he told RAC-1 programme ‘Tu Diras’. “It is an honour for Javier that a club like Barça pay such close attention to him, especially after the incredible season they had. I believe that a transfer would be feasible. If Barça really want him, he will sign for them.” Despite his enthusiasm for his client to make the switch to Catalonia, Tamer acknowledged that any deal will depend on Liverpool's will to sell. “To have something concrete, we have to talk to Liverpool first to know what their options are for Javier to leave, and then talk to Barcelona to find out their level of interest."