Harry Redknapp sacked as Tottenham boss

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has left the club after almost four years in charge. The veteran manager had a year left on his contract but reportedly failed to agree a new deal with chairman Daniel Levy.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Spurs and am proud of my achievements," Redknapp said on the Spurs website  .

"I have had a fantastic four years with the club, at times the football has been breathtaking. I am sad to be leaving but wish to thank the players, staff and fans for their terrific support during my time there."

Daniel Levy released an official statement on the club’s website to confirm this.

He said: "This is not a decision the board and I have taken lightly. Harry arrived at the club at a time when his experience and approach was exactly what was needed.#

"This decision in no way detracts from the excellent work Harry has done during his time with the Club and I should like to thank him for his achievements and contribution. Harry will always be welcome at the Lane."

Redknapp, who left Portsmouth for Tottenham in 2008, guided the club to their first-ever Champions League campaign in 2010. He was heavily linked with the England job before Roy Hodgson was appointed by the Football Association.

Chelsea completes Hazard deal

 Chelsea completes transfer of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard

Chelsea have completed a deal to sign Belgium international Eden Hazard from French side Lille.

The 21 year old midfielder has passed a medical and agreed personal terms with the Blues.

"When they won the Champions League I told myself, 'Why not Chelsea?'," said Hazard.

"There was a struggle between Chelsea and [Manchester] United but, for me, Chelsea has the best project. It's a wonderful club."

 "The [Chelsea] team is young and I have a better chance to play there. "If I play well enough at Chelsea, I could win my place in the starting team."

Hazard won the league and cup double with Lille in 2010-11 and, in his final season at the Ligue 1 club, he scored 21 goals in 48 games. He also  scored a hat-trick in his last game for Lille against Nancy last month

Eden Hazard is the second major addition to Chelsea after the German international Marko Marin