Thursday Round Up @ Torres a dormant star? Diary of a Sky Sports reporter, Lukaku turns to the Drog

Fernando Torres – The Dormant Star

On 31^st January 2011 the British transfer record was smashed by Chelsea, signing Fernando Torres for £50million on a five-and-a-half year contract. That same day Andy Carroll’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool for £35million made him the most expensive British footballer in the game.

14 minutes for Cesc to win his first trophy in six years

It may have been an overly feisty affair, as such has become the custom for El Clasico in recent seasons, but Barcelona’s 3-2 win last over Real Madrid, a 5-4 aggregate victory over their fiercest rivals in the Spanish Super Cup will be remembered by one man in particular; Cesc Fabregas.

Diary Of A Sky Sports Reporter

Hartlepool nil Huddersfield nil. Goalscoring opportunities nil (or at least it felt like that!). Entertainment nil. Reports on Sky nil. Hours driving to and from the game a lot more than nil. Ticket price nil. Money earned more than nil. And it's those last two which I try to remember on days like this.

Lukaku turns to Drogba

New Chelsea signing Romelu Lukaku is looking forward to working with Didier Drogba.

The 18-year old has been compared to the Ivorian powerhouse and believes he can learn a lot from the Chelsea veteran.

Kean expects three new players

Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean expects to get over the disappointment of losing out on Raul with three more signings set to join the club.

Pardew eyeing left back

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is close to signing a new left back and is hopeful the deal could be done as soon as the weekend.

Everton chairman: We need to sell before we buy

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright admits the club will have to sell before they buy this summer.

The club have failed to sign any new players this summer expect for Sporting Lisbon youngster Eric Dier who is rejoining the club on a season-long loan deal.

Wenger wants transparency

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has called upon Uefa to provide clarity over their touchline ban rules.

The Arsenal chief was forced to watch from the stands on Wednesday as the Gunners battled Udinese in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.

Odemwingie signs improved deal with Baggies

West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie has signed a “new-and-improved contract” to stay at the Hawthorns.

The Nigerian international will remain in the midlands until 2013-14 after recent speculation that the striker will be moving on this summer.