Ulvestad: Burnley have signed Norwegian midfielder Fredrik Ulvestad on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old was a free agent after opting not to renew terms at home-town club Aalesunds FK and has put pen to paper following a spell training with the Clarets.

Maicon: Roma wing-back is expected to declare himself free from injury and make a comeback in the Europa League last 16 second leg against Fiorentina next week. A series of knee problems had hampered Maicon’s season, only managing 11 starts for the Serie A club. Reports yesterday said the Brazilian has been given the go-ahead to start working with the squad again.

Charged: Three men have been charged by police investigating disorder which marred Aston Villa’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over West Brom. West Midlands Police said the men, aged between 26 and 37, had been charged with offences connected to the match after officers made a total of 17 arrests inside and outside Villa Park.

Metz: Metz suffered a double blow yesterday with the news that Juan Falcon and Johann Carrasso will be ruled out of action for the next few weeks. Venezuela striker Falcon faces a six-week spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring tear while Carraso is troubled with a groin strain.

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