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Banish those post-Olympic blues; the Premier League is back. Sergio Aguero's last gasp heroics at the City of Manchester Stadium will forever be etched in top flight folklore but at the weekend it all counts for nothing as the 2012/13 season gets underway in earnest.

The European Championship and a number of high-profile transfers has whetted the appetite over the summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal (albeit before losing Robin van Persie) all having made significant captures as they look to close the gap on Roberto Mancini's champions. For Tottenham and Liverpool it's a case of stepping into the unknown as Andre Villas-Boas and Brendan Rodgers usher in new eras at White Hart Lane and Anfield respectively.

Aston Villa, Norwich, West Brom and Swansea also welcome new bosses into the dugout, while Newcastle have been able to keep hold of all of their top players as they look to build on a thrilling past campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Inter Close In On Tottenham Olympic Star Giovani dos Santos

Dos Santos finally set to leave Lane.

Inter Milan are closing in on a deal for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Dos Santos.

The Mexican winger has failed to make an impact at White Hart Lane during his four year stay, starting less than 20 Premier League matches amid three different spells out on loan.

Dos Santos was signed by Juande Ramos from Barcelona in 2008 but fell out of favour when the Spaniard was replaced by Harry Redknapp. CLICK HERE FOR HERE

Hangeland 'not close' to deal

The agent of Fulham defender Brede Hangeland claims the Norwegian is some distance away from agreeing a new contract at Craven Cottage.

The 31-year-old has been at the club since 2008 but his current deal expires next summer and his agent, Rune Hauge, was quoted on Norwegian TV channel tv2 as saying Hangeland was "not even close" to penning a new contract. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Wenger - RVP sale not ideal

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal would rather have sold Robin van Persie to a foreign side, like Paris St Germain, than strengthen Manchester United's ranks.

The Gunners have reluctantly agreed a deal with their Premier League rivals after Van Persie made it clear that he would not be penning an extension to a contract which has only 12 months left to run.

Wenger could have made the Holland international see out that agreement, but would have then seen him walk away for nothing next summer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Liverpool agree Assaidi deal

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Heerenveen to sign winger Oussama Assaidi, subject to the player passing a medical.

The Morocco international, who has scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for the Eredivisie side, is poised to become Brendan Rodgers' third signing of the summer after Fabio Borini and Joe Allen.

Liverpool confirmed the agreement on their official website on Thursday evening, with the 24-year-old to undergo a medical at Melwood. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Fergie - RVP set for debut

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is 'sure' that Robin van Persie will be available to make his Manchester United debut against Everton as the Dutchman prepares to undergo a medical.

United announced on Wednesday night that they had agreed a fee with Arsenal for the striker, with the transfer set to be finalised once personal terms have been settled and a medical has been passed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Biglia on Wenger agenda

The 25-year-old Anderlecht player has long been on Arsene Wenger's radar, even from when he first moved to Brussels back in 2006.

Biglia has progressed well in recent seasons and now a number of Europe's top clubs are chasing his signature.

Real Madrid and Inter Milan are amongst the clubs who are keen on Biglia, along with a number of Premier League sides. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Van United: Fergie finally lands RvP with massive £40million package

ir Alex Ferguson has finally got his man, with Robin van Persie poised to join Manchester United in a £24million deal.

Van Persie will sign a four-year contract with United on £200,000-a-week in a package worth almost £40m to the Holland international.

As revealed by the Mirror on Tuesday, Arsenal agreed to sell their captain and star striker once their asking price was met.

He will travel to Manchester on Thursday, where he will undergo a medical at the city's Bridgewater Hospital before the deal is completed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Vermaelen sad over RVP

Arsenal ace Thomas Vermaelen could not hide his disappointment after it was confirmed Robin van Persie is set to join Manchester United.

The Belgian stopper admits that it is a big disappointment to lose his skipper on the eve of the new season.

But Vermaelen remains confident Arsenal have a squad in place to win silverware next season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Wenger - I had no choice

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he had no choice but to agree to sell Robin van Persie to Manchester United.

The Old Trafford giants confirmed on Wednesday evening that they had agreed terms with Arsenal - understood to be £24million - for the Dutchman.

Van Persie is now set to travel to the North West to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms with United. CLICK HERE FOR MORE