Annan Athletic elected to Scottish League

Manchester City busy as clearout begins

Crespo officially leaves Stamford Bridge

Villa sign Davies but Barry saga drags on

Mascherano set to miss start of season due to Olympics

Newcastle sign Argentinean winger

Agogo moves to Egypt

Annan Athletic have gained entry to Division Three after a vote by the 29 clubs in the Scottish Football League. They will replace Gretna after beating off the challenge of Cove Rangers, Spartans, Preston Athletic and Edinburgh City.

Manchester City have released Geovanni, Emile Mpenza and Paul Dickov.

Geovanni’s one-year deal has come to an end and the 27-year-old appears set for a move to Hull City. Striker Dickov, 35, had loan spells with Crystal Palace and Blackpool last season, while fellow forward Mpenza, 30, leaves after 16 months at the club.

PSV Eindhoven have signed Manchester City keeper Andreas Isaksson for an undisclosed fee. Isaksson, who represented Sweden during Euro 2008, only played six times for City last year after playing second fiddle to Kasper Schmeichel and Joe Hart.

Stiker Hernan Crespo has officially left Chelsea after the Argentine’s contract at Stamford Bridge expired. Crespo joined Chelsea in 2003 and scored 10 league goals in his first season for the Blues.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of defender Curtis Davies from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee after he spent last season their on loan.

According to Villa’s website Gareth Barry will not join Liverpool until Villa’s asking price is met. Villa have rejected a bid of around £15m for the 27-year-old midfielder.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has been named in Argentina’s squad for the Olympic Games in August as one ofthe three overage players allowed in the Under-23 squad.

Newcastle have signed Argentina winger Jonas Gutierrez from Real Mallorca on a five-year deal.

Nottingham Forest striker Junior Agogo has completed move to Egyptian top-flight side El Zamalek.

Kevin Taylor