German giants Bayern Munich are considering putting a fine system in place in the wake of midfielder Franck Ribery´s rebellious insistance last week that he will leave to join Real Madrid.

Landon Donovan has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum -- compel English superstar David Beckham to clean up his act or risk alienating Donovan, the club´s all-time top active scorer.

Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.

Chelsea announced Friday they had signed teenage striker Daniel Sturridge from Premier League rivals Manchester City on a four-year deal after the player´s contract at Eastlands expired.