Lambert an admirer of striking duo

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has spoken of his admiration for Jermain Defoe of Spurs and Kenwynne Jones of Stoke after being asked of his new club's constant links to the pair.

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Boyata interests Twente

Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata could be about to go on loan once more as he looks for further first team experience.

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Dempsey close to Fulham exit

Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey has edged closer to an exit from Craven Cottage as he has been left out of Martin Jol's squad to face Norwich in the Premier League's opening weekend.

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Modric move to Madrid looming

Spurs are resigned to losing Luka Modric as talks between the Croatian playmaker and Real Madrid look to be reaching an end after the offer was raised to £30 million.

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Villas-Boas to bolster striking options

Andre Villas-Boas has allayed fears that Jermain Defoe will be leaving White Hart Lane this summer by saying he is confident his English striker will stay, and the new boss is also after a new attacking option to partner him.

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