Burley: Hearts appointed former Derby County and Ipswich Town boss George Burley as their new manager on a two-year contract. The 49-year-old Scotsman takes over from John Robertson, who quit the club after being offered an assistant role by new owner Vladimir Romanov.

Dhorasoo: Paris SG hope to announce tomorrow that France midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo is joining from Milan. The Ligue 1 club will make an announcement tomorrow in any case, an official told Reuters. If there is a deal between the two clubs, Dhorasoo would be presented officially by the club next week.

Alpay: Fiery Turkish defender Alpay Ozalan has been released by Japan's Urawa Reds after picking up three red cards in seven matches this season. The Reds tore up Alpay's contract six months early following talks with the 32-year-old, officials said. The former Turkey international arrived in Japan with a history of disciplinary problems and has been unable to keep his volatile temper in check.

Van Der Meyde: Inter's Andy van der Meyde has confirmed he is close to accepting a transfer to Monaco. The Dutch winger is discussing a contract after focusing on heading for the Principality. Benfica, Roma and Valencia are also in the frame, but Everton have not followed up their initial interest. "I met Monaco's vice-chairman with my agent and I had a very good feeling," he told France Football.

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