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• Adams goes for a Burton

  Deon Burton has linked up with Tony Adams at Azerbaijani outfit Gabala, penning a two-year contract.

• Benitez not interested in UAE

  Rafa Benitez has dismissed rumours of being offered a managerial role with the United Arab Emirates.

• Blatter rebuffs limit proposal

  A proposal to introduce a new eight-year limit on the Fifa presidency reign has been been rejected.

• Cannavaro seals shock switch

  Defending UAE champions Al Ahli have announced the shock signing of Fabio Cannavaro.

• Carle happy at Palace

  Nick Carle has no regrets at seeing a possible loan switch to Shaanxi Chanba fall through.

• Diane looking for move

  Ivorian international Amara Diane is keen on securing a move back to Europe, skysports.com understands.

• Fulham outcast shuns move

  Fulham midfielder Seol Ki-hyeon has shunned a move to Hong Kong-based South China.

• Hughes in Dubai talks

  Mark Hughes is in talks to become the new manager of Middle Eastern giants Al Ahli, skysports.com understands.

• Hughes rejects Al Ahli offer

  Sky sources understand that Mark Hughes has turned down the chance to become manager of Al Ahli.

• Iran eye Eriksson

  The Iranian FA claims to have held positive talks with Sven Goran Eriksson regarding their coaching post.

• Japan eyeing 2022 WC bid

  Japan are to focus on bidding for just the 2022 World Cup after being told the 2018 tournament will be in Europe.

• Nakamura to seal Japanese return

  Shunsuke Nakamura is set to return to Japan after agreeing terms with Yokohama F Marinos.

• Niang left in limbo

  Mamadou Niang has revealed his disappointment at a lack of interest shown in his services this summer.

• Ono heading home

  Bundesliga outfit Bochum have announced that midfielder Shinji Ono is to head back to his native Japan.

• Quincy departs Pompey

  Quincy Owusu-Abeyie has left Portsmouth and signed for Qatari club Al Sadd.

• Scolari back in shop window

  Luiz Felipe Scolari claims to have six 'interesting' proposals to consider after leaving Bunyodkor.

• Seol signs for Pohang

  South Korea international Seol Ki-Hyeon has signed for the Pohang Steelers following his departure from Fulham.

• Wenger's Korean fancy

  Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on South Korean stars Park Ji-sung and Lee Chung-yong for their success in the Premier League.

• Yokohama target Nakamura

  Yokohama F Marinos are confident of signing Shunsuke Nakamura before the start of the J-League season.

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