West Ham midfielder Mark Noble has been speaking to BBC Sport today at the Premier League media launch day.

He was asked if it is hard to adjust to playing at the London Stadium, rather than Upton Park.

"Yeah it is, but you’ve got to adjust quick because you’ve got to pick up points. 

"After last season everyone’s now thinking that we’re going to have a great season. Hopefully we are, we’ve made some good signings but so has everyone, the market’s gone absolutely mental now.

"West Ham’s a big football club now, we’ve been all around the world in pre-season so the brand’s getting out there.

"You’ve probably got top 10 places that will be a complete mix up. You’ve got Leicester then the big six, now Spurs are included in that, and you’ve got teams like us, Southampton, Everton – it’s going to be a tough, tough league this year."

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It's the Premier League media launch day today and executive chairman Richard Scudamore has been talking to BBC Sport.

"What are Leicester going to do? We don’t know. What is anybody going to do? We don’t know.

"Last season was a fantastic thing and we said we may never see the likes of it again, but that isn’t to say there aren’t huge stories and exciting times ahead with the management and playing talent that’s been assembled and the competitiveness.

"We try to put on a competitive and compelling competition and we think we’re doing that."

Danish side Midtjylland have signed former Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart.

The 33-year-old former Netherlands international was at Real Betis last season, but only made seven appearances - and none since January.

"Today is a great day for me and the club," he said in the news conference to announce his signing.

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Dundee forward Greg Stewart has turned down the opportunity to join Birmingham City after a fee in the region of £500,000 plus add-ons was agreed. 

Stewart, 26, has scored 32 goals in his two seasons at Dundee following his move from Cowdenbeath. 

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Former Everton and United States forward Landon Donovan has been speaking to NBC Sports, external about his role at Swansea.

He was part of the US group to take over the Premier League club this summer.

The 34-year-old said "the new owners admitted that they didn’t know a lot about football" and asked "would you be willing to help us, advise us and consult with us on certain things?"

He continued: "I said yeah, that would be great and that’s something I am certainly open to.

“I made it clear from the very beginning that this isn’t going to be a situation where I am going to be in there telling them what players to sign."

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Hull City owners Assem and Ehab Allam have taken a significant step towards the sale of the club, say the Hull Daily Mail., external

They have reportedly staged advanced talks with a group of investors from China and Hong Kong.

The Tigers do not have a permanent manager, and only have 13 fit senior players.

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League One side Rochdale have re-signed goalkeeper Conrad Logan on a six-month deal.

The 30-year-old joined Dale on loan from Leicester City in 2014 but had to end his stay because of an injury.

The former Republic of Ireland youth international made 30 appearances during his 11-year stay with the Foxes.

Logan spent 16 months out injured but moved to Hibernian last season and helped them beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.

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I'm not going to beat around the bush, it's a pretty quiet news day after the record-breaking deals we've seen over the past couple of weeks.

So while we're waiting for news on Borja Baston's medical before his Swansea club-record move, or Ashley Williams joining Everton, would you like some League Cup venue information from the Republic of Ireland?

What do you mean no?

Well, Limerick FC have been drawn at home in their EA Sports Cup final against St Patrick's Athletic on Saturday, 17 August. There's no neutral venue finals in the competition.

Cambridge United won a League Cup game for the first time since September 2002 last night. 

The U's, who spent nine of those 14 years in non-league, beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in extra time.

"There were some really mighty performances by everybody connected with the club," boss Shaun Derry told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

"As the game developed, and especially into extra time, I felt we deserved it and looked like the strongest side."

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Real Madrid have not ruled out making more transfers, but president Florentino Perez thinks their squad is strong enough without anyone new.

"Up until 31 August anything can happen, but we're really satisfied with the players that we've got. It's very difficult to improve our squad," he said.

"We've got an extraordinary squad. We've got the best players in every position."

Coach Zinedine Zidane said: "We've got a big enough squad, that's for sure. If we're not able to sign anyone we've got the numbers in the squad."

Former Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado has torn his cruciate ligament, his club Villarreal have confirmed.

The 31-year-old was injured in a friendly against Deportivo.

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Celtic winger James Forrest has signed a new three-year deal with the Scottish champions.

The 25-year-old has already made 193 appearances, scoring 31 goals, for his only senior club.

He scored against Hearts in the opening Scottish Premiership game at the weekend.

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Arsenal have had a £30m bid rejected for Leicester forward Riyad Mahrez, according to French media - via the Sun., external

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Cardiff City defender Jazz Richards has been reminded of the club's "traditions" and his "obligations moving forward" after a bizarre controversy on his debut.

The Swansea-born Wales international, 25, was urged by fans to "do the Ayatollah" - a Cardiff celebration which involves the tapping of the forehead with both hands.

He appeared to refuse to do so, although video footage suggests he eventually did it.

"I've spoken to Jazz at length and he's aware of the club traditions, he knows his obligations moving forward," said boss Paul Trollope. 

"I wasn't aware until later in the evening but we've got evidence and he assures us he did it, which I think some of the supporters saw. Moving forward he knows the tradition of the club and what he has to do. I don't think it will be an issue." 

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