Chelsea have completed the signing of Ross Turnbull from Middlesbrough on a free transfer.
Boro announced at the end of the 2008/9 season that the goalkeeper would be leaving The Riverside when his contract expired on 30th June.
A number of clubs were reportedly interested but Chelsea always appeared favourites and have now secured his services on a four-year deal.
The 24-year-old enhanced his reputation with a series of number of eye-catching performances for Boro in the Premier League last term.
He had previously spent time out on loan with Barnsley, Crewe and Cardiff earlier in his career.
Turnbull will now be looking to make an impact at Stamford Bridge after joining Petr Cech and Hilario as the goalkeepers in Carlo Ancelotti's first-team squad.
Chelsea's shot-stopping options had been limited during the second half of last season following Carlo Cudicini's switch to Tottenham.
Hilario provided the back-up to Cech and Turnbull is now expected to vie with the Portuguese player for the right to be second choice.
Hilario, 33, has also put pen-to-paper on a new two-year contract that ties him to the club until 2011.
Nemanja Vidic's agent has hit out at reports that the Manchester United defender could leave at Old Trafford.
The Serbia international, named United's player of the year last season, was quoted as saying his wife was finding it hard to settle in England.
Vidic, who is under contract until 2012, subsequently found his name linked with a host of top clubs across Europe, including Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
But Silvano Martina, who represents the former Spartak Moscow player, claims his client has not given any interviews in recent weeks and insists he is going nowhere.
"Even though Vidic has not spoken for the last three months, there have been false interviews published in the press," Martina told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I read that he wants to leave, that his wife is not happy at Manchester but all of these stories are false.
"He is very annoyed and saddened by these stories that give the wrong impression.
"In football you never know what can happen, but I believe he will remain at Manchester United, one of the strongest clubs in the world.
"If Vidic or I should have problems with the club (United), we will talk directly to Alex Ferguson and not to the newspapers."
John Terry is determined to remain Chelsea captain under Carlo Ancelotti but admits he will have to fight hard just to establish himself in the side.
The Italian tactician officially took up his new position as Blues manager this week and is expected to make a number of signings before the start of the new season.
Terry has been an integral member of the team for many years and is excited about working with Ancelotti.
However, he accepts that nobody can be guaranteed a regular starting role without first showing their worth in training and pre-season matches.
Terry hopes he can find his best form over the next few weeks and then help Chelsea hit the ground running when they begin their quest for silverware in 2009/10.
"I want to make sure first and foremost that I am in the team," the England skipper said in an interview with TalkSport Magazine.
"I want to be the captain of Chelsea next year, but the manager is yet to make those decisions."
Terry added: "These are things that go through your mind as a player.
"It does not matter who you are - when a manager comes into the football club he can have different ideas.
"You have seen in the England team with Michael Owen when people are out of favour, they do not get a look in."
Wigan Athletic have tied up the signing of Honduras international midfielder Hendry Thomas on a three-year contract.
Thomas was wanted by the Latics 12 months ago, but the Premier League club were unable to secure a work permit.
The 24-year-old has now been granted permission to play in England and arrives from Deportivo Olimpia, subject to international clearance.
He had also been wanted by several other clubs and new Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is hoping Thomas can make the same impact at the JJB Stadium as compatriots Wilson Palacios and Maynor Figueroa.
"Everyone knows how well Wilson and Maynor have done in the Premier League and it is no wonder there was lots of interest in Hendry, who comes from the same club as those two and has impressed," Martinez told the club's official website.
"What happened last season here was a shame, but the player now has the chance to prove himself over here. He is a powerful figure in midfield, who can sit in front of the back four and destroy attacks, or can also come forward and score.
"He is a player the club has worked really hard to secure these past months, with representatives from here travelling over to Honduras to meet with him and broker the deal - and all that hard work has paid off now."
Thomas admits it is a 'dream come true' to move to the Premier League and is looking forward to making an impact with Wigan.
"I want to prove myself in the Premier League and what happened last year was very disappointing for me personally," said Thomas.
"But I have worked hard all season to stay fit and qualify for the work permit rules and it is a dream come true for me to come to England. I have talked a lot with Maynor and Wilson about the club and I can't wait to start now.
"I want to thank Roberto Martinez and Wigan Athletic for giving me the chance to come here and I'm determined to show them they have not made a mistake."
The Premier League needs to adopt a salary cap in a bid to achieve financial stability, according to Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
Manchester City's spending since the close of last season has dominated the back pages as reports of astronomical fees and wages become commonplace.
With Chelsea and a cash-rich Manchester United also expected to open their chequebooks freely in the close-season, more heavy investment is anticipated from the top flight's biggest spenders.
Arsenal remain determined to stay on an even keel financially and Gazidis has called for a greater responsibility from Premier League clubs.
"I think it is worth our while to investigate whether there are elements of the salary cap system, which they have in US NFL and baseball (sic), which would benefit football," Gazidis told The Guardian.
"Clubs have a duty to provide more stability in our business models and some form of wage restraint is one element worth looking at.
"There are many ways in which it could work."
Gazidis joined Arsenal last year after working as the deputy commissioner of Major League Soccer, which employs a salary cap.
