MANCHESTER UNITED AGREE YOUNG DEAL

England and Aston Villa winger Ashley Young has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United after they agreed a fee with Aston Villa.

The 25-year-old is the second signing of Red Devils this summer, after Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones.

A club statement said: “Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Ashley Young.

“The player passed a medical in Manchester this week and has agreed a five-year contract.”

Young began his professional career at Watford moved to Villa Park in January 2007 for a Transfer fee around £10million.He made 193 appearances for the Birmingham side and scored 30 goals. He is also renowned as a chief creator, in the last five Premier League seasons, only Cesc Fabregas provided more assists for his team-mates than Young.

Young admitted he will miss the Midlands club, but explained "the opportunity to come and play for one of the biggest clubs in the world is one I couldn't turn down".

"It's a chance to... hopefully become part of the history by helping to win the 20th title." he said. "It's a prospect I always looked at from being a child: to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world."

Reds defender Rio Ferdinand welcomed the deal on Twitter, hailing Ashley Young as "another top, hungry and young player".

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LYON APPOINT REMI GARDE AS NEW MANAGER

Lyon have appointed former France and Arsenal defender Remi Garde as their new manager as a replacement for Claude Puel on Wednesday.

Garde will become the 13th manager of Jean-Michel Aulas' reign as Lyon president and it will be his first managerial position, though he has worked for the club as a coach and most recently as director of the club's training centre, overseeing youth development.

The 45-year-old, who retired from playing in 1999 after spells with Strasbourg, Lyon and Arsenal, was officially unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday.

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ESPANYOL SIGNS AZ ALKMAAR DEFENDER

Spanish side Espanyol have confirmed the signing of AZ Alkmaar defender Hector Moreno for an undisclosed transfer fee. Moreno spent last season in Segunda Division Rayo Vallecano. He helped them gain promotion to the La Liga.

The 23 year old Mexicon international is expected to be unveiled this week.

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JUVENTUS SEAL PERMANENT MOVE FOR QUARTET

Juventus have signed Italian internationals Simone Pepe, Fabio Quagliarell ,Alessandro Matri and Marco Motta on permanent basis from their respective clubs. All the four players joined Juventus on loan last season.

Juve paid Cagliari €15.5 million for Alessandro Metri ,€10.5million for the services of Quagliarella from Napoli and €7.5m for Pepe and €3.75m for Motta , both from Udinese.

Pepe,Matri and Motta signed a four year deal with the club and Quagliarella penned a three year deal on Wednesday.

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CHELSEA APPOINTS VILLAS-BOAS

Andre Villas-Boas is the new Chelsea Manager . The 33 year old has signed a three year contract with the London Club on Wednesday.Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich paid a €15million release clause to FC Porto.

33 year old Villas-Boas is the Youngest Manager ever in the English Premier League.The Club sources said"Andre was the outstanding candidate for the job. He is one of the most talented young managers in football today and has already achieved much in a relatively short space of time."

"His ambition, drive and determination matches that of Chelsea and we are confident Andre's leadership of the team will result in greater successes in major domestic and European competitions."

The Portuguese already worked in Chelsea under Jose Mourinho for three years and he is familiar with the Club , Players and Supporters.He is expected to enter the transfer market with in few days and Porto team mates Radamel Falcoa , Joao Moutinho and Santos Wonder-kid Neymar under his radar.

Villa-Boas won a Quadruple with FC Porto last season including Europa League.He is expected to maintain his reputation at Stamford Bridge this season.

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