SCOTLAND boss George Burley is not fazed by three friendly games without a win as he prepares for the crucial 2010 World Cup qualifying double-header against Macedonia and Ice

LONDON (SW) – Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince has said that he wants to buy three more players to bolster his squad before the transfer window ends next Monday.

Spanish side Villarreal have received an offer from Real Madrid for their attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla, who helped lead Spain to victory at Euro 2008, according to reports here on Tuesday.

Rafa Benitez insists his spending plans will not be affected should Liverpool crash out of the Champions League in Wednesday´s qualifying tie against Standard Liege.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be motivated by revenge in Friday´s Super Cup showdown against Zenit St Petersburg.

Arsene Wenger insists he won´t rush into the transfer market despite Arsenal´s spluttering start to the season.

Brazilian striker Ailton, a former leading goal scorer in the German Bundesliga, has signed for a year with SCR Altach, the Austrian club announced on Tuesday.

Scottish minnows Queen of the South saw their UEFA Cup campaign come to an end on Tuesday in Denmark as they bowed out to FC Nordsjaelland in their second qualifying round, going down 2-1 on the night to lose 4-2 on aggregate.

Juventus cruised into the Champions League group stage following a controlled 1-1 draw against Slovakians Artmedia Bratislava on Tuesday.

Barcelona made it safely through to the group stages of the Champions League despite losing 1-0 at Wisla Krakow on Tuesday.

Ukraine forward Andrei Shevchenko completed his move to AC Milan on Monday after passing a medical and his arrival is set to spark some last ditched transfer activity in the country.

Czech international Milan Baros on Tuesday signed a three-year deal with Turkish champions Galatasaray, the club confirmed.

Benfica´s Portuguese defender Nelson Augusto Tomar Marcos has signed a five-year deal with Spanish outfit Real Betis, his Portuguese club said Tuesday.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane hopes to complete the signing of Anton Ferdinand after revealing the West Ham defender will have a medical with the club on Tuesday.

Everton manager David Moyes finally landed a new signing on Tuesday as Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen joined the Premier League club on a free transfer.

Robinho is closing in on a move to Chelsea after the Brazilian winger´s agent admitted the Real Madrid star is about to leave the Bernabeu.

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury insists Craig Bellamy is not for sale after reports claimed Manchester City were set to bid for the Wales striker.

Bolton suffered an embarrassing League Cup second round exit as Northampton won 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium, while West Bromwich Albion and Hull also crashed out on Tuesday.

FC Groningen striker Stefan Nijland is about to sign a five-year deal with Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven.

Arsenal´s Swiss international defender Philippe Senderos is set to join former Gunners teammate Mathieu Flamini at AC Milan, reports said in Milan and Switzerland late Monday.