Teddy Sheringham yesterday agreed to stay at Manchester United for another year after manager Alex Ferguson assured him he would not buy a new striker.
The 34-year-old could have moved to another club on a free transfer but instead has signed a new one-year contract with the champions. Sheringham had been worried about being pushed further into the background at Old Trafford.
But the breakdown of Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's £18.5 million move from PSV Eindhoven, combined with Ferguson's promise not to look for another forward, has reassured Sheringham he has at least another year at the very top of English football.
Glasgow Rangers captain Lorenzo Amoruso claims that communication between him and manager Dick Advocaat has broken down. The Ibrox defender recognises that his career with the champions looks bleak despite helping the club to a second successive title.
Amoruso, who will miss the Scottish Cup final following an ankle operation, insists that there is "no respect" in the game. "They want to sell me. I haven't spoken to Dick Advocaat and I don't want to speak to him," Amoruso said. "I have had no contact but it looks like I will be leaving Rangers."
AS Roma are ready to offer £Stg18.5 million for Fiorentina's Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta. Roma president Franco Sensi is scheduled to meet Fiorentina chief Vittorio Cecchi Gori today to discuss the proposed deal.
Middlesbrough have parted company with goalkeeping coach Peter Shilton. The 125-times capped former England goalkeeper has been replaced at the Riverside Stadium by former Middlesbrough number one Stephen Pears after an amicable split.
George Best, whose problems with alcohol are well-documented, has recorded a television advert promoting milk. Best, who starred in Manchester United's European Cup win in 1968, nearly died two months ago due to kidney failure after a lifetime of heavy drinking.
A National Dairy Council spokesman said: "George Best has agreed to advertise milk and has been taking part in the filming of a television commercial. He is one of a host of celebrities who are involved in the new campaign which will hit the television screens in June."
West Ham's Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe has signed for Olympique Lyon. Foe, who spent a season at Upton Park, was transferred from West Ham for Stg£7.5 million. He signed a four-year contract.
