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>Forward Andre Ayew, 26, says his close friendship with 29-year-old midfielder Dimitri Payet played a big part in his decision to join West Ham. (Sky Sports)
Swansea City, Burnley and Hull City are all interested in signing Wales defender James Chester, 27, from West Brom. (HITC)
>Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, 44, told his players he wanted to "kill" them after their failed Premier League title challenge last season. (Times - subscription required)
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has promised a new brand of football at Selhurst Park this season, with a view using to the style employed by Spanish champions Barcelona. (City AM)
>Everton manager Ronald Koeman says his squad is only "70% fit" heading into their Premier League opener against Tottenham after being given too much time off this summer. (Daily Mail)
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka has told his players they must speak English in and around the club's training ground. (Daily Express)
>Newcastle's attempts to sign another striker could see them make a move for Anderlecht forward Idrissa Sylla, 25. (Daily Telegraph)
Sheffield Wednesday are considering a move for 28-year-old Birmingham City midfielder Stephen Gleeson. (HITC)
>Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has sacked highly-respected lawyer Stephen Taylor-Heath in the wake of the club losing a sexual discrimination case against former employee Lucy Ward.(Daily Star)
Birmingham City have issued a warning to the club's shareholders after some were targeted in a phone and email scam.(Birmingham Mail)
>Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, 18, has agreed a new four-year contract with the Old Trafford club. (Daily Telegraph)