What you missed while snacking on some jellyfish-flavored caramels…
- American international Ricardo Clark has been loaned to Frankfurt by the Houston Dynamo until the end of the Bundesliga season, with Frankfurt having an option to make the move permanent if they like what they see.
- Nan Yong, the head of the Chinese FA, has been sacked after being investigated by police in a wide-ranging matchfixing probe.
- Hull City have accused former chairman Paul Duffen of spending club money for his own personal use.
- Manchester United centerback Rio Ferdinand will make his return from injury against Hull City.
- New West Ham chairman David Sullivan has confirmed that the Hammers have made a bid for Ruud van Nistelrooy; Sullivan claims that the Dutchman is down to three clubs.
- Bob Bradley has said that he’s willing to consider recalling DaMarcus Beasley and Maurice Edu to the World Cup squad.
- Manchester City striker Jô, who was on loan at Everton, has been sold to Galatasaray.
- Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder is doubtful for this weekend’s Milan Derby; David Beckham, on the other hand, is ready to go.
- The New York Red Bulls will open their new stadium with a friendly against Pelé’s old club, Santos FC.
- Atletico Madrid have signed Argentinian wonderkid Eduardo Salvio from Lanus.