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  United seal surprise Owen switch

  Michael Owen has completed his move to Manchester United FC with Red Devils' manager Sir Alex Ferguson saying the 29-year-old "is a world class forward with a proven goalscoring record".

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  Allofs builds for Bremen's future

  Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs told uefa.com his side were "very proud to be participating in the first Europa League" as he looked ahead with confidence after last term's German Cup win.

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  Franco and Keita join Galatasaray

  Galatasaray AŞ have completed the double signing of goalkeeper Leo Franco from Club Atlético de Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais winger Kader Keita, with both agreeing three-year contracts.

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  Chelsea snare young striker Sturridge

  UEFA Champions League group-stage contenders Chelsea FC have increased their attacking options by signing Manchester City FC's 19-year-old frontman Daniel Sturridge on a four-year contract.

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  Europe lures Marcano to Villarreal

  New Villarreal CF defender Iván Marcano said the prospect of playing European football was one of the crucial factors in his decision to make a reported €6m switch from Real Racing Club.

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  United's Possebon loaned to Braga

  Twenty-year-old Brazilian-born midfielder Rodrigo Possebon has joined SC Braga on loan from Manchester United FC, with a view to developing his game in the UEFA Europa League this season.

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