Robbie Fowlers move from Leeds to Manchester City looks like its back on.

Segei Rebrov moving from Spurs to Fenerbache within next 24 hours.

Blackburn Rovers signed Slovakian defender Gresko from Parma.

Louis van Gaal resigned as manager of Barcelona with immediate effect.

Steve McManaman wants out of Real Madrid in the summer because of limited first team chances.

Newcastle United insist they have made a bid on Jonathan Woodgate although Leeds deny the statement, perhaps because Leeds manager Terry Venables says he will resign if Woodgate is sold.

Middlesborough signed Derby County duo Chris Rigott and Malcom Christie.

Brian Kerr was appointed as the new Republic of Ireland manager and immediately hints that Roy Keane may be coming back to the international fold after leaving the world cup because the facilities were not to his liking (the Irish team had no gear or footballs for the first few days!!)

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Robbie Fowler completes move from Leeds Utd to Manchester City for £6.5 million (Sterling)

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Real Madrid defender Raul Bravo has been signed on loan for the rest of the season by Leeds Utd following the departure of Woodgate to Newcastle Utd (£9m). Real are quick to stress that any loan deal will "not include an option to buy".

West Ham sign Rufus Brevett from Fulham for an undiclosed fee.

Sunderland turn down last-minute approaches from Liverpool and Manchester Utd for French winger David Bellion.

Arsenal signed French goalkeeper Guillame Warmuz as cover for David Seaman on a free transfer under the Bosman ruling.

Republic of Irelands new manager Brian Kerr leaves Manchester United hard man Roy Keane out of his first squad who are in line to meet Scotland next month.