Accueil BBC Football (UK) BBC Sport | Football | World Edition Tottenham hit back to hammer Burnley Spurs take a huge stride towards the Carling Cup final by thrashing 4-1 Burnley in the semi-final first leg at White Hart Lane. Clough takes over as Derby boss Nigel Clough leaves Burton Albion after 10 years in charge to become the new manager of Derby. Spurs set to finalise Defoe deal Tottenham are poised to sign England striker Jermain Defoe after agreeing a deal with top-flight rivals Portsmouth. Arsenal 'interested in Arshavin' Arsenal are interested in signing Andrei Arshavin, according to Zenit St Petersburg's coach Dick Advocaat. Tevez issues warning to Man Utd Carlos Tevez reiterates his desire to stay at Manchester United but says he will leave if his ongoing contract negotiations are not sorted out. Giggs hints at Man Utd retirement Manchester United's Ryan Giggs has hinted that he could retire at the end of the season. Birmingham sign Sinclair on loan Birmingham City bring in teenage Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair on an initial one-month loan deal. Denilson given trial with Bolton Bolton Wanderers are giving a trial to Brazilian World Cup winner Denilson. Benitez relaxed on Reds transfers Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he is unlikely to do any major transfer deals in January. Beckham makes bow in AC Milan win England's David Beckham plays 45 minutes on his AC Milan debut as the Serie A side run out winners on penalties against Hamburg. Yobo to make swift Everton return Everton's Nigerian defender Joseph Yobo could be back in first-team action before the end of the month after a hamstring injury. Hull happy to let Windass leave Dean Windass is set to leave Hull after being told he is no longer needed at the KC Stadium. Rangers open to Blues' Boyd offer Rangers will consider selling striker Kris Boyd to Birmingham, if the St Andrews club increase their £3m bid. FA appoints 2018 bid team members The Football Association makes three appointments to its 2018 World Cup bid team. Tuesday's gossip column Zenit St Petersburg are resigned to losing forward Andrei Arshavin, plus other rumours

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