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Thursday, June 30, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Barcelona are increasingly confident they can agree a deal worth around GBP35 million for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas by Friday.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers are ready to make an GBP6.5 million bid for Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland.

Bolton
Bolton and Tottenham are among clubs to have shown an interest in Egyptian midfielder Hosny Abd Rabo, who is available on a free transfer.

Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois fears he may have talked his way out of a move to Stamford Bridge after claiming Chelsea had earmarked him as the long-term successor to Petr Cech.

Everton
Everton could be tempted into selling young midfield star Jack Rodwell to Manchester United, if Michael Carrick and Michael Owen arrive at Goodison Park.

Fulham
Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale will be offered the chance to go out on loan despite his recent international call-ups for England.

Liverpool
Sammy Lee has left his post as Liverpool’s assistant manager, seemingly ending a 35-year on-off association with Anfield.

Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly very close to signing Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci for EUR7 million - a EUR3 million profit for the Viola.

Manchester United
Juventus are reportedly ready to bid for Manchester United midfielder Nani, who insisted that he will not quit despite the arrival of Young.

Newcastle United
Newcastle target Romaric looks set to leave Sevilla after it was revealed that he will be left out of the side's pre-season tour of Costa Rica.

Norwich City
Norwich chief executive David McNally has denied claims that Craig Mackail-Smith snubbed the Canaries in favour of a move to Leicester.

Queens Park Rangers
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry says Craig Makail-Smith rejected a move to QPR due to doubts over Neil Warnock's future.

Stoke City
West Ham have rejected Stoke City's opening bid for Carlton Cole and told the club that they will need to significantly increase their offer.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce could not hide his delight after snatching Connor Wickham from under the noses of his more illustrious suitors.

Swansea City
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins believes that extending Rangel's four-year stay, and the signing of Danny Graham, stands the club in good stead.

Tottenham
Bolton and Tottenham are among clubs to have shown an interest in Egyptian midfielder Hosny Abd Rabo, who is available on a free transfer.

West Brom
West Brom expect to find out in the next few days whether midfielder Zoltan Gera will be rejoining them from Fulham.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic on alert after Hamburg defender Guy Demel has revealed he wants a move to the Premier League this summer.

Wolverhampton
Wolves defender Steven Mouyokolo has moved to Sochaux on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent switch, the French side have confirmed.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Joaquin Caparros believes he deserves to remain at the club and is already planning for the new season.

Atletico Madrid
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea on a five-year deal - reportedly for GBP18 million.

Barcelona
A Barcelona spokesperson has confirmed the club have made a final offer to Udinese for Alexis Sanchez - reportedly to be around EUR40 million.

Espanyol
Roma are reportedly shifting their attention to Espanyol's Carlos Kameni but faces competition from Fulham for the EUR5 million goalkeeper.

Getafe
Milan have released a statement confirming a move, having loaned 20-year-old defender Michelangelo Albertazzi to Spanish club Getafe.

Malaga
It was reported that River Plate midfielder Diego Bounanotte will finally be presented as a new player of Malaga on Saturday at the Rosaleda.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander has confirmed Hector Cuper as their new coach and will be flanked by assistant coach Jose Carlos Fandagushi.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid will not offer more than EUR15 million and a player to sign Fabio Coentrao, who is valued at EUR30 million by Benfica.

Real Mallorca
Pep Marti is delighted to spend another season with Real Mallorca after the club decided to renew his contract for one more year.

Sevilla
Sevilla have been linked with a surprise move for Hoffenheim defender Marvin Coomper, but the player's agent denied any contracts.

Valencia
Valencia have been linked with a move for Real Madrid winger Pedro Leon as they search for a replacement for Malaga-bound Joaquin.

Villarreal
Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo is being linked with Villarreal – in a possible deal that could see striker Giuseppe Rossi arrive in Turin.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan have released a statement confirming a move, having loaned 20-year-old defender Michelangelo Albertazzi to Spanish club Getafe.

Bologna
Bari have officially sold goalkeeper Jean-Francois Gillet to Bologna for EUR1.4 million after 353 appearances in 11 years for the Galletti.

Cagliari
It was reported that Federico Marchetti could complete his transfer to Lazio on Monday, in a move that will cost the Biancoceleste EUR5.2 million.

Catania
Catania director Pietro Lo Monaco has insisted they are not in talks with Juventus regarding a possible move for Turin flop Jorge Martinez.

Cesena
Cesena have lost Luis Jimenez to Dubai club Al Ahli, while Mario Alberto Santana also rejected a move because he only wants Napoli.

Chievo
Chievo sports director Giovanni Sartori is in advanced talks with Palermo about the transfer of Andrea Mantovani to the Rosanero.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina released a statement confirming that they have signed Atletico Paranaense full-back Romulo, who is set to undergo medical.

Genoa
It was reported that Genoa are very close to completing the transfer of veteran French goalkeeper Sebastian Frey from Fiorentina.

Inter Milan
It was reported that Genoa will offer Rodrigo Palacio as part exchange for the transfer of Inter Milan goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano.

Juventus
Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo is being linked with Villarreal – in a possible deal that could see striker Giuseppe Rossi arrive in Turin.

Lazio
Lazio are meeting with the agent of Genoa’s Abdoulay Konko as they look to replace Stephan Lichtsteiner, who will join Juventus this week.

Lecce
Daniele Cacia's agent has revealed that there are two major clubs in talks to take the striker away from Lecce this summer market.

Napoli
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has again reiterated buyers for Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi must splash record-breaking cash.

Palermo
Fabrizio Miccoli will remain at Palermo for the 2011-12 campaign, while Mattia Cassani could be sold, confirmed President Maurizio Zamparini.

Parma
It was reported that Novara are considering a move for Massimo Paci of Parma as a possible reinforcement for their defence.

Roma
Roma are reportedly shifting their attention to Espanyol's Carlos Kameni but faces competition from Fulham for the EUR5 million goalkeeper.

Udinese
A Barcelona spokesperson has confirmed the club have made a final offer to Udinese for Alexis Sanchez - reportedly to be around EUR40 million.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
New Lille signing Dimitri Payet paves way for the exit of midfielder Gervinho, who has been linked with the move to Arsenal.

Aston Villa
Randy Lerner has given Alex McLeish the green light to make a GBP9 million bid for Wigan winger Charles N’Zogbia and make him one of Aston Villa’s top earners.

Blackburn
Blackburn have been told they won’t get Robbie Keane on the cheap but he could be allowed to move for less than GBP6 million.

Bolton
Bolton defender Zat Knight claims Shaun Wright-Phillips is keen on a move to the Reebok Stadium - and reckons he would "take a pay cut".

Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas is unlikely to declare himself the new "Special One" when he is officially unveiled as Chelsea manager on Wednesday.

Everton
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright expects Joseph Yobo's proposed switch to Fenerbahce to be completed in the next few days.

Fulham
Carlos Salcido and Clint Dempsey are both set to miss Fulham’s opening Europa League qualifier on Thursday as they welcome NSI Runavik.

Liverpool
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has now turned his attention to yet another English star, the out-of-favour Manchester City winger James Milner.

Manchester City
It was reported that Alexis Sanchez has turned down Manchester City and would rather stay at Udinese if he cannot join Barcelona this summer.

Manchester United
David de Gea has confirmed he has been in contact with Manchester United as the goalkeeper's move from Atletico Madrid draws closer.

Newcastle United
Swansea have told Newcastle that Neil Taylor will not be leaving the Liberty Stadium unless they can match their valuation for the defender.

Queens Park Rangers
The agent of Queens Park Rangers striker Rob Hulse has moved to rubbish rumours that the stiker is looking to leave Loftus Road over the summer.

Stoke City
Birmingham will not allow defender Scott Dann and striker Cameron Jerome to leave for Sunderland until their full valuation of the players are met.

Sunderland
Sunderland have tabled a bid in excess of GBP8 million for Ipswich forward Connor Wickham, who will have a medical in the next 24 hours.

Swansea City
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that a deal to sign midfielder Marcos Senna will be 'a bit too rich' for Swansea City.

Tottenham
Samuel Inkoom claims Tottenham have expressed an interest, but claims he is fully prepared to honour his contract at Dnipro should the club be reluctant to sell.

West Brom
West Brom coach Roy Hodgson believes it will be difficult for any interested parties to convince the board to sell Youssouf Mulumbu.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez admits he has been working on a number of 'big' loan signings for some time.

Wolverhampton
Wolves owner Steve Morgan believes Jody Craddock can have a major influence on the club's younger players after signing a new one-year deal.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Both presidential candidate Fernando Garcia Macua and Josu Urrutia were coy about who will coach Athletic Bilbao next season.

Atletico Madrid
Sergio Aguero's representative has made it clear that there is a serious chance that the Argentina international will join Juventus this summer.

Barcelona
It was reported that Alexis Sanchez has turned down Manchester City and would rather stay at Udinese if he cannot join Barcelona this summer.

Espanyol
Espanyol are confident they will be able to reach an agreement over Javi Marquez's contract renewal as both sides set to reopen talks.

Getafe
Getafe director Toni Munoz has reiterated that the club are still looking to secure three more players but refused to reveal any names.

Real Madrid
Royston Drenthe's agent has opened the door to a move to Portuguese club Benfica, as part of the EUR25 million deal for Fabio Coentrao.

Sevilla
Sports director Monchi admitted Emiliano Armenteros has earned a chance at Sevilla following his good performance on loan at Rayo Vallecano.

Sporting Gijon
Serie A side Roma have joined Barcelona in the race to sign Sporting Gijon left-back Jose Angel in the summer transfer window.

Valencia
Valencia star Juan Mata remains unfazed over interest from Barcelona, Arsenal and Liverpool and has voiced his intention to stay at the Mestalla.

Villarreal
Real Betis have completed the signings of Villarreal midfielders Jefferson Montero and Javier Matilla ahead of their return to Primera Liga.

Serie A

AC Milan
Sporting Lisbon announced they have completed the free transfer of AC Milan defender Oguchi Onyewu, who is keen to relaunch his stalled career.

Bologna
Jean-Francois Gillet could complete his proposed move from Bari to Bologna in the next 48 hours and is set to sign a four-year deal at Dall' Ara.

Cagliari
Federico Marchetti’s agent has dismissed the notion that his client has been given a transfer ultimatum by Cagliari as the keeper already agreed to move to Lazio.

Cesena
It was reported that Cesena could move for a loan signing of Roberto Guana from Palermo, should Marco Parolo completes his exit.

Chievo
Chievo have officially sold defender Cesare Rickler to Bologna in a co-ownership deal, having been on loan at Piacenza this season.

Fiorentina
Gaetano D’Agostino has expressed his disappointment at Fiorentina’s failure to keep him at the Stadio Franchi after his future was decided in a blind auction.

Genoa
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has reportedly reached an agreement with Deportivo Cali for the EUR1.7 million transfer of Andres Escobar.

Inter Milan
Douglas Maicon's agent insisted that they are not in negotiations and the midfielder will stay with Inter, despite being linked to Real Madrid.

Juventus
Juventus are reportedly in talks with CSKA Moscow as they look to add Keisuke Honda to their midfield engine room for the 2011-12 campaign.

Lazio
Brescia President Gino Corioni has revealed that Lazio are in pole position to sign Panagiotis Kone, but the move depends on the sale of Lichtsteiner.

Lecce
New Lecce Coach Eusebio Di Francesco admits the influence of Zdenek Zeman and promised that his team will attack and take initiative.

Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis declared that it will take an 'indecent proposal' to pry Marek Hamsik away from the Partenopei.

Palermo
Palermo have confirmed the capture of Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Eran Zahavi, who agreed to put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

Roma
Roma may consider selling striker Mirko Vucinic to Juventus if the Turin-based side insert Claudio Marchisio as part of a deal, according to reports.

Udinese
It was reported that Alexis Sanchez has turned down Manchester City and would rather stay at Udinese if he cannot join Barcelona this summer.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will join Barcelona this summer if the two clubs can finally agree a fee, according to a senior club source.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar remains a top target for Rangers but Ally McCoist says there is still a lot of work to do to strike a deal.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean is pondering a renewed bid for Robbie Keane after having a GBP2 million offer for the Republic of Ireland forward rejected by Tottenham.

Bolton
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is reportedly set to offer cash plus players in order to sign GBP17 million Bolton defender Gary Cahill.

Chelsea
Porto are unhappy with the way Andre Villas-Boas left the club and are insisting that Chelsea must pay the full get-out clause for any players the Coach wants to take with him.

Everton
Phil Neville reckons that the strength of Everton’s academy system means the Goodison Park glory years are just around the corner.

Fulham
Fulham, QPR and Sunderland are interested in Hamburg defender Guy Demel, who is keen to return to English football.

Liverpool
Liverpool are told to match Sunderland's GBP13 million offer for Ipswich Town striker Connor Wickham, who has been given permission to talk to the Black Cats.

Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly in touch with Inter Milan for striker Samuel Eto'o, while Chelsea are believed to watching developments.

Manchester United
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea has arrived in England and is undergoing a medical ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United.

Newcastle United
Swansea have rejected Newcastle's GBP1 million bid for full-back Neil Taylor amid a wrangle over his availability.

Queens Park Rangers
Fulham, QPR and Sunderland are interested in Hamburg defender Guy Demel, who is keen to return to English football.

Stoke City
Stoke have made a GBP3 million offer for West Ham striker Carlton Cole - well below GBP7 million the Hammers want for him.

Sunderland
Fulham, QPR and Sunderland are interested in Hamburg defender Guy Demel, who is keen to return to English football.

Swansea City
Vicente Rodriguez is free to leave Valencia after his contract at the club ended and has been linked with Newcastle, Swansea and Blackburn.

Tottenham
South African international Bongani Khumalo is determined to show Tottenham Hotspur what he can do after a tough start to his career at White Hart Lane.

Wigan Athletic
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is keen on Wigan Athletic winger Charles N'Zogbia as he looks for a replacement for Stewart Downing.

Wolverhampton
Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill has confirmed he remains interested in luring Wolves defender Greg Halford back to Fratton Park.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of Portuguese defender Silvio from Sporting Braga and he will be officially presented on Tuesday.

Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes believes striker Bojan Krkic's potential transfer to Roma may be detrimental to the Camp Nou giants.

Espanyol
Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre announced that the club are done with their summer business, but would not rule further player leaving.

Getafe
Getafe on Tuesday will officially unveil their third summer signing Diego Castro, who will play the next four season at the Alfonso Perez.

Levante
Levante directors are working hard on securing a new goalkeeper for next season and Keylor Navas of Albacete is currently their top priority.

Malaga
Malaga goalkeeper Duda believes the club must target for Europe next season considering the money splurged by the owners this summer.

Osasuna
Osasuna will present new goalkeeper Nacho Zabal, who arrives on a two-year loan from Numancia with an option to buy in the summer of 2013.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander announced that they will not pursue the Marcelino Garcia Toral's issues after considering the advice of their lawyers.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid have announced they have completed the signing of RC Lens defender Raphael Varane, who has penned a contract until 2017.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have announced their intention to open talks with Zurutuza, Xabi Prieto and Mikel Gonzalez about extending their contracts at the club.

Sevilla
Sevilla have turned down Leandro Alfaro's request to leave the club for free this summer but could let him go for a minimum of EUR500,000.

Valencia
Vicente Rodriguez is free to leave Valencia after his contract at the club ended and has been linked with Newcastle, Swansea and Blackburn.

Villarreal
New Villarreal goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez is ready to battle for his place at the club despite holding the title as the oldest porter in La Liga history.

Serie A

AC Milan
Sporting Lisbon are close to signing AC Milan defender Oguchi Onyewu, who spent the second-half of the last season on loan at Twente.

Bologna
Bologna Vice-President Maurizio Setti has warned Napoli to make an offer for Miguel Angel Britos or risk losing the EUR10 million player to another club.

Cagliari
Cagliari seem to have pulled out of the race to sign Marco Parolo from Cesena as president Massimo Cellino baulks at his EUR8 million fee.

Catania
Catania announced that the club have sold their rights on defender Giordano Maccarone and midfielder Andrea D'Amico to SS Milazzo.

Cesena
Cesena have reportedly joined the race for Antonio Candreva's signature after Parma turned down the chance to purchase him from Udinese.

Chievo
Chievo sports director Giovani Sartori revealed that he is satisfied with the figure agreed on Marco Andreoli and promised to spend the money wisely.

Fiorentina
The Della Valle family have dismissed suggestions that Fiorentina will be sold after links with soft drinks giants, Red Bull emerged.

Genoa
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi revealed that Domenico Criscito was sold to Zenit for EUR11 million and that Rodrigo Palacio can leave too.

Inter Milan
New Inter Milan coach Gian Piero Gasperini said he was surprised to succeed Leonardo at San Siro and is absolutely thrilled to begin his work.

Juventus
Bari have rejected claims that they have sold a 50 per cent share in teenage striker Francesco Grandolfo to Italian giants Juventus.

Lazio
Lazio's Stephan Lichtsteiner is on the verge of becoming a Juventus player after he underwent his medical and is set to sign a four-year deal at the Olimpico.

Lecce
Lecce sports director Carlo Osti is reportedly targeting Reggina goalkeeper Christian Puggioni and Atalanta defender Leonardo Talamonti.

Napoli
Napoli have swooped for Lecce goalkeeper Antonio Rosati while President Aurelio De Laurentiis won’t make a bid for River Plate starlet Erik Lamela.

Palermo
President Maurizio Zamparini says Amauri is one of the best attackers in Serie A – but his EUR4 million salary is too pricey for his Palermo.

Parma
Parma sports director Pietro Leonardi said the club will not rush the deal for Lazio striker Sergio Floccari as the deal is expensive and complicated.

Roma
Roma striker Mirko Vucinic insists he hasn’t agreed terms with any other club and any decision will be taken alongside the Giallorossi.

Udinese
Cesena have reportedly joined the race for Antonio Candreva's signature after Parma turned down the chance to purchase him from Udinese.

Monday, June 27, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal have launched a club record GBP18 million bid for Valencia midfielder Juan Mata as Arsene Wenger finally prepared to open the chequebook.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish wants creative attacker to replace Manchester United signing Ashley Young and to compliment striker Darren Bent.

Blackburn
Blackburn have dropped all interest in bringing Roque Santa Cruz back to Ewood Park next season.

Chelsea
It was reported that Chelsea are willing to pay EUR30 million for Fabio Coentrao in order to beat Real Madrid for the Benfica defender's signature.

Everton
Reading striker Shane Long has said there has been no offers made to take him away from Reading, despite rumours linking him with a move to Everton.

Fulham
Fulham boss Martin Jol worries that a poor start at Craven Cottage could see him replaced very quickly but remains excited by the challenge.

Liverpool
Liverpool to offload midfielder Raul Meireles and would want to recoup upwards of the GBP11.5 million they paid for him last August.

Manchester City
Manchester City have appointed John Williams to their football operations department and will start his new role at Eastlands on Friday.

Manchester United
Manchester United target Wesley Sneijder is reportedly demanding GBP200,000 a week - GBP30,000 more than he currently earns at Inter Milan.

Newcastle United
Arsenal are reportedly readying a bid to sign Newcastle's left back, Jose Enrique as a replacement for Gael Clichy, who is likely to leave the Gunners.

Norwich City
West Ham to beat Norwich City to the GBP3 million signing of Peterborough's Scotland international Craig Mackail-Smith.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR are considering a move for former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who is also a target for MLS sides Toronto and Vancouver.

Stoke City
Stoke City and West Brom are chasing Monaco defender Cedric Mongongu, who is thought to be available for GBP3.5 million.

Sunderland
Sunderland have been offered the chance to snap up Argentinian defender Santiago Gentiletti, who is available on a free and has an Italian passport.

Swansea City
Swansea are set to miss out on securing the services of Marcos Senna after the experience midfielder revealed he is edging ever closer to signing a new contract with his current club, Villarreal.

Tottenham
Ledley King insists Gareth Bale’s goal threat has lifted the Welsh flyer to another level and that there was no surprise within the camp at his displays last season.

West Brom
Stoke City and West Brom are chasing Monaco defender Cedric Mongongu, who is thought to be available for GBP3.5 million.

Wolverhampton
Jamie O'Hara has been encouraged by Wolves' transfer targets so far, and the midfielder insists this season is "going to be big" for the club.

La Liga

Very little news from La Liga today

Atletico Madrid
CEO Miguel Angel Gil stressed that it is unfair to expect Atletico to compete with Barca and Real as their revenue are four times lower.

Barcelona
Thiago Alcantara has insisted he has no intention of leaving Barcelona this summer, after playing a key role in Spain's European Under-21 Championship win.

Malaga
Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia insisted that he has no intention of leaving the Portuguese club despite the interest of wealthy Malaga.

Real Madrid
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is being linked with a move to Real Madrid as he is reportedly tired of London and wants a change of scenery.

Valencia
Arsenal have launched a club record GBP18 million bid for Valencia midfielder Juan Mata as Arsene Wenger finally prepared to open the chequebook.

Villarreal
Villarreal have reportedly beat Liverpool for the signature of Udinese defender Cristian Zapata for EUR6 million plus ownership of Javier Matilla.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan are thought to be turning their Brazilian sights to Ganso’s teammate at Santos, Danilo, who is interested in a move to Benfica.

Bologna
Bologna are being linked with a move for Sampdoria winger Stefano Guberti and is also considering Bari goalkeeper Jean-Francois Gillet.

Cagliari
It was reported that Cesena midfielder Marco Parolo has reached an agreement to join Cagliari and is waiting for president Massimo Cellino to give the green light.

Chievo
It was reported that Genoa president Enrico Preziosi wants Chievo defender Andrea Mantovani to fill in the vacant position left by Criscito.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has turned his attention towards Palermo midfielder Antonio Nocerino, who has been linked with Napoli.

Genoa
Genoa's Domenico Criscito has reportedly shaken off his doubts and will complete the move to Zenit St Petersburg, where he will be playing in the next four seasons.

Inter Milan
While Italian media insist Jonathan is ready to sign, Santos President Luis Albaro Ribeiro warns “we have not had any contact with Inter.”

Juventus
Juventus could make a surprise swoop for EUR12 million defender Angelo Ogbonna, the Italy international who plays for rivals Torino.

Lazio
Lazio are reportedly very close to completing the deal for Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse, who is set to earn EUR2 million per season.

Napoli
Swiss international Blerim Dzemaili confirms his transfer to the San Paolo after admitting that he could not turn down the Partenopei's offer.

Palermo
Argentina international Javier Pastore is happy at Palermo, but also concedes “my agent is in contact with Barcelona and other clubs.”

Parma
Midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino looks to be on his way to Parma after being told in no uncertain teams that he has no future at Udinese.

Roma
Walter Sabatini said Roma chose Luis Enrique as coach because they want to see if they merge the Barcelona style of football and Italian.

Udinese
Villarreal have reportedly beat Liverpool for the signature of Udinese defender Cristian Zapata for EUR6 million plus ownership of Javier Matilla.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
The Cesc Fabregas transfer saga has taken a new twist after it emerged AC Milan are ready to rival Barca for the Arsenal captain's signature.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa have told wantaway winger Stewart Downing he must hand in a transfer request to secure an GBP18 million move to Liverpool.

Blackburn
Blackburn have stepped up their interest in Papiss Cisse by making a new bid for the striker, who also interests Arsenal, Liverpool and Fulham.

Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas has made his first significant move as Chelsea manager, sanctioning the departure of long-serving assistant first team coach Paul Clement.

Everton
Everton captain Phil Neville believes the future is bright at Goodison Park despite admitting that last season was something of a disappointment.

Fulham
Fulham coach Martin Jol is reportedly targeting Monaco goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier, who is also being eyed by Roma and Aston Villa.

Liverpool
Blackpool may be forced to sell captain Charlie Adam for only half the amount they wanted in January as Liverpool are refusing to budge from their GBP6 million valuation.

Manchester City
Manchester City will make a second bid of GBP38 million for Alexis Sanchez in the hopes of beating Barcelona and Chelsea for the Chilean.

Manchester United
Borussia Monchengladbach will wait on the outcome of surgery on Manchester United youngster Joshua King before deciding on a loan move.

Newcastle United
Toulouse star Moussa Sissoko has opened transfer talks with both Liverpool and Newcastle United, according to the France midfielder's agent.

Norwich City
Celtic could face competition from Premier League new boys Norwich City in their bid to sign Newcastle stopper Fraser Forster.

Queens Park Rangers
Wayne Routledge's permanent transfer to Queens Park Rangers has stalled because the winger is waiting for a "loyalty" payment from Newcastle.

Sunderland
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has no place at Inter Milan or Sunderland, so is “open to interesting offers” from around the world.

Swansea City
Recent reports are suggesting that Swansea City have made a GBP1.7 million bid for Watford's England international goalkeeper Scott Loach.

Tottenham
Fulham manager Martin Jol feels his old club Tottenham must hold on to Luka Modric if they want to challenge for a place back in the top four of the Premier League.

West Brom
West Brom defender Gabriel Tamas has been in talks with Lazio for over a month and is fascinated by the chance of playing alongside Stefan Radu.

Wigan Athletic
Central defender Steven Caldwell is still hopeful of staying at Wigan Athletic, despite being released from his contract.

Wolverhampton
Wolves are considering making a bid for Man Utd's Jonny Evans after failing to land Reading's Matt Mills and Birmingham's Roger Johnson.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Juventus plan to step up their chase for striker Sergio Aguero by meeting the representatives of the Atletico Madrid striker next week.

Barcelona
It was reported that Barcelona directors have been given the all-clear to raise their offer for Udinese star Alexis Sanchez to EUR50 million.

Getafe
Getafe president Angel Torres has flown to Dubai to hold talks with the club's new owners, the Royal Emirates Group, to discuss the transfer budget.

Malaga
Malaga are looking to make Villarreal's Santi Cazorla their latest summer signing and would be willing to pay up to EUR20 million for his signature.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander are continuing with their summer plans despite off-field problems and have been linked with Botafogo midfielder Arevalo Rios.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid are expected to part company with former Ballon d'Or winner Kaka, but the player is still determined to prove himself at Bernabeu.

Real Mallorca
It was reported that West Brom have offered EUR3 million to take striker Pierre Webo from Real Mallorca's hand this summer.

Valencia
Valencia will reportedly use the money from Joaquin's sale to secure the signature of right-back Antonio Barragan from Real Valladolid.

Villarreal
Malaga are looking to make Villarreal's Santi Cazorla their latest summer signing and would be willing to pay up to EUR20 million for his signature.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan could be ready to release Urby Emanuelson to Napoli just six months after his arrival as he struggles to find time under Max Allegri.

Bologna
Bologna President Albano Guaraldi has warned “someone will pay” for the incredible administrative error that sent Emiliano Viviano to Inter.

Cagliari
It was reported that Cagliari have lost both midfielder Salvatore Burrai and striker Marco Sau to Foggia in the blind auction.

Catania
Cristian Terlizzi is looking for a way out of Catania and stated that he decided to leave the club when he refused to extend his deal last January.

Cesena
Cesena have been linked with a move for Dinamo Bucuresti striker Marius Alexe, who shares the same agent with Adrian Mutu.

Chievo
It was reported that Genoa could offer Francesco Acerbi as part exchange for the transfer of Kevin Constant from Chievo Verona.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina are considering launching a bid for Bologna midfielder Gaston Ramirez, in an attempt to make amends for the exit of Adrian Mutu.

Genoa
It is now official that Milan have signed Stephan El Shaarawy from Genoa in exchange for Alexander Merkel plus cash.

Inter Milan
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has no place at Inter Milan or Sunderland, so is “open to interesting offers” from around the world.

Juventus
Juventus have reportedly leapt ahead of Napoli and Milan by offering EUR15 million for Bayer Leverkusen star midfielder Arturo Vidal.

Lazio
West Brom defender Gabriel Tamas has been in talks with Lazio for over a month and is fascinated by the chance of playing alongside Stefan Radu.

Lecce
Palermo have confirmed that they have beaten Lecce for the full ownership midfielder Gianni Munari following the blind auction between the clubs.

Napoli
Domenico Criscito’s agent denied the Napoli move collapsed due to money as there are other aspect for a player to consider.

Palermo
Palermo have confirmed that they have beaten Lecce for the full ownership midfielder Gianni Munari following the blind auction between the clubs.

Parma
Parma President Tommaso Ghirardi has confirmed Blerim Dzemaili’s going to Napoli in exchange for Manuele Blasi and Fabiano Santacroce.

Roma
Roma’s plans for Emiliano Viviano are in tatters, so they turn to Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, who is valued at EUR12 million.

Udinese
It was reported that Barcelona directors have been given the all-clear to raise their offer for Udinese star Alexis Sanchez to EUR50 million.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Samir Nasri has given Arsenal fresh hope that he can be persuaded to sign a new contract by agreeing to talks with manager Arsène Wenger about his future.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa coach Alex McLeish is targeting a move for ADO Den Haag winger Wesley Verhoek, as he seek replacement for Ashley Young.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Herold Goulon is reportedly in talks with FC Koln after spending some weeks training with the German club.

Bolton
Bolton boss Owen Coyle assured that there will be 'a few fresh faces of the right quality' arriving at the club, but not in the near future.

Chelsea
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is waiting to see whether Chelsea will follow up their interest in Javier Pastore.

Everton
England Under-21 international Jack Rodwell has admitted he would love to take part in the Olympics with Great Britain next summer.

Liverpool
Valencia winger Juan Mata is waiting for an offer from Liverpool despite offers from other Premier League clubs including Manchester City.

Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly ending their interest in Porto forward Hulk as the Portuguese giants hold out for GBP89 million.

Manchester United
Juventus coach Antonio Conte is reportedly planning a swoop for Park Ji-Sung, but the Korean claims he is committed to Manchester United.

Newcastle United
Newcastle have not received any bids for Joey Barton, Fabricio Coloccini and Jonas Gutierrez amid mounting speculation over their futures.

Queens Park Rangers
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish admits that midfielder Darren Ambrose could leave for the right price after being linked to QPR.

Stoke City
First team coach Gerry Francis is expected to hold discussions with Stoke City boss Tony Pulis over his future at the Britannia Stadium.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has promised his summer transfer blitz will not prevent the club's youngsters from getting their chance.

Swansea City
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins insists he is "completely unaware of any dispute with Ipswich" after Town reported them to the Premier League.

Tottenham
Sandro is confident Tottenham can push for the Premier League title next season while he also expects his own performances to improve.

West Brom
West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson is expected to complete a GBP2 million move to Turkish giants Bursaspor over the weekend.

Wigan Athletic
Nice are ready to make a bid worth EUR4.5 million for Wigan Athletic striker Mauro Boselli, who the Latics bought for EUR10 million.

Wolverhampton
Reading are believed to have turned down a second offer from Wolves for highly-rated defender Matt Mills, who they value at GBP4 million.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid winger Eduardo Salvio has affirmed his wish to move to Benfica on a permanent basis but his EUR15 million price tag is too steep for the Portuguese side.

Barcelona
Promising young defender Martin Montoya has revealed that he is eager to remain at Spanish champions Barcelona, despite interest from Roma.

Getafe
Getafe have secured their sixth summer signing with the official arrival of Juan Rodriguez, who agreed to a 4 year contract with the Azulona.

Malaga
Malaga's new signing Joaquin Sanchez said he chose to leave Valencia after five years because he believes his cycle at the club has ended.

Real Madrid
Juventus are showing a great interest in the Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra as Alberto Aquilani is heading back to Liverpool.

Sporting Gijon
New Roma coach Luis Enrique is reportedly considering a move for Sporting Gijon midfielder Andre Castro, who is owned by Porto.

Valencia
Valencia winger Juan Mata is waiting for an offer from Liverpool despite offers from other Premier League clubs including Manchester City.

Villarreal
Atletico Madrid are considering making a move for Villarreal attacker Giuseppe Rossi as they prepare for life after Sergio Aguero.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has categorically ruled out bids for Cesc Fabregas, Marek Hamsik and Riccardo Montolivo this summer.

Bologna
Emiliano Viviano, who is co-owned by Bologna-Inter and Gaetano D'Agostino, who is co-owned by Fiorentina-Udinese are going to the blind auction.

Cagliari
Cagliari took their option to buy Andrea Cocco from Albinoleffe after he was in Sardinia this season.

Cesena
Cesena continue to reinforce their squad with defender Marco Rossi from Parma and Torino striker Dominique Malonga.

Chievo
Chievo have bought the remaining half of Ivan Fatic’s contract from Genoa, though he spent last season on loan at Cesena.

Fiorentina
Emiliano Viviano, who is co-owned by Bologna-Inter and Gaetano D'Agostino, who is co-owned by Fiorentina-Udinese are going to the blind auction.

Genoa
Riccardo Meggiorini, who is co-owned by Bologna-Genoa and Gianni Munari, who is co-owned by Lecce-Palermo are going to the blind auction.

Inter Milan
President Massimo Moratti is “fully satisfied with the decision” after Inter officially appointed Gian Piero Gasperini as their new coach.

Juventus
Juventus have sold Raffaele Palladino, Michele Paolucci and Davide Lanzafame, signed Sergio Almiron, but Albin Ekdal goes to a blind auction.

Lazio
Claudio Lotito has accused the CONI of “extortion” after a tribunal ruled Lazio must pay debts or leave the Stadio Olimpico.

Lecce
Lecce have officially appointed Coach Eusebio Di Francesco, who signed a two-year contract and will be presented to the media on Monday.

Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed that the club will go after Arturo Vidal of Bayer Leverkusen if they fail to land Gokhan Inler.

Palermo
Riccardo Meggiorini, who is co-owned by Bologna-Genoa and Gianni Munari, who is co-owned by Lecce-Palermo are going to the blind auction.

Parma
Juventus have agreed to sell Raffaele Palladino to Parma, who also secured the loan signing of Jonathan Biabiany from Sampdoria.

Roma
Roma have bought out the remaining 50 per cent of Andrea Bertolacci's contract, as the young striker proved very impressive at Lecce.

Udinese
Udinese have officially taken full ownership of German Denis from Napoli and Paulo Vitor Barreto from Bari, buying out the remaining 50 per cent of their contracts.

Friday, June 24, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal are back in talks for GBP11 million Velez Sarfield midfielder Ricardo Alvarez after last month’s negotiations broke down.

Aston Villa
After signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford, Ashley Young admitted that the chance to join champions Manchester United was too good to turn down.

Blackburn
Christopher Samba hopes Blackburn will grant him permission to leave the club this summer should an attractive offer come his way.

Bolton
Bolton manager Owen Coyle fears he could be without influential midfielder Stuart Holden until October due to serious knee injury.

Chelsea
Chelsea are closing in on a GBP26.5 million deal for Porto striker Radamel Falcao after he accepted a GBP5 million a year contract in principle.

Everton
Everton boss David Moyes will look to develop Seamus Coleman's qualities in defence as he plans to use him in his more familiar position.

Liverpool
Liverpool target Juan Manuel Mata will ‘listen to all offers’ after the European Under-21 Championships, according to his dad.

Manchester City
Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor has dismissed a potential move to Zenit St Petersburg after the Russian side registered their interest in the striker earlier this week.

Manchester United
After signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford, Ashley Young admitted that the chance to join champions Manchester United was too good to turn down.

Newcastle United
Newcastle have rejected a GBP1.5 million offer from Celtic for goalkeeper Fraser Forster, but defender Ben Tozer has joined Northampton.

Norwich City
Norwich City new boy Ritchie De Laet hopes to prove his Premier League pedigree while at Carrow Road.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny has agreed a one-year extension to stay with the Premier League newcomers, despite making only two appearences last season.

Stoke City
Stoke are to rival West Bromwich Albion for Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha, who has also been watched by Liverpool and Fulham.

Sunderland
Sunderland are ready to battle all rivals for the signature of Ipswich Town wonderkid Connor Wickham after submitting a GBP10 million bid for the striker.

Swansea City
Villarreal captain Marcos Senna will meet with the Spanish club to discuss a new contract or his move to Swansea City.

Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur face competition from Italian giants Juventus and Spanish side Sevilla to land GBP12 million Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci.

West Brom
West Brom have once again been forced to insist key players Peter Odemwingie and Youssouf Mulumbu are not for sale this summer.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic winger Charles N'Zogbia reportedly favours a move to Newcastle United, despite interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham.

Wolverhampton
Chief executive Jez Moxey says Wolves will look elsewhere for potential new signings if clubs cannot make up their mind whether to do business.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confessed he is unsure where Diego Forlan and Sergio Aguero will end up playing their football next season.

Barcelona
Barcelona are prepared to reopen talks with Villarreal for striker Giuseppe Rossi should they fail in their attempt to land Alexis Sanchez.

Espanyol
Mexican star Hector Moreno declared that he is thrilled to join Espanyol and excited about the project, the city and his new club.

Malaga
Malaga have completed another summer business after reaching an agreement with Valencia for the EUR4 million transfer for Joaquin.

Osasuna
Osasuna have reportedly identified Girondins defender Florian Marange as a possible replacement for Nacho Monreal, who left for Malaga.

Racing Santander
Former Real Sociedad coach Martin Lasarte and former coach of Aris Thessaloniki coach Hector Cuper have been linked as the next coach of Racing.

Real Madrid
Lens president Gervais Martel has revealed that young defender Raphael Varane will wear the colours of Real Madrid in the 2011-12 campaign.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca's first summer signing Tomer Hemed admitted he is proud to be joining the club and believes this is a great moment in his career.

Sevilla
Winger Diego Capel has confirmed that he is 100 per cent staying with Sevilla and is determined to gain more playing time next season.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon have renewed the contract of young midfielder Alex Serrano for another four seasons, despite the interest from Real Madrid.

Valencia
Malaga have completed another summer business after reaching an agreement with Valencia for the EUR4 million transfer for Joaquin.

Villarreal
Barcelona are prepared to reopen talks with Villarreal for striker Giuseppe Rossi should they fail in their attempt to land Alexis Sanchez.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan are the latest club to be linked with the move for Velez Sarsfield midfielder Ricardo Alvarez, who can play anywhere in midfield.

Bologna
Olympique Lyonnais are reportedly leading the chase for Bologna defender Miguel Angel Britos, who is valued at EUR10 million by the Rossoblu.

Cagliari
Cagliari have reportedly had an offer for Andrea Poli rejected by Sampdoria as the midfielder is willing to play in Serie B.

Catania
Catania chief Pietro Lo Monaco has shot down reports that they could re-sign Juventus disappointment Jorge Martinez this summer.

Cesena
Cesena have made a sensational U-turn by signing Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu, although no transfer fee was disclosed by the clubs.

Chievo
Chievo Verona have confirmed that the club will exercise their rights to purchase half of goalkeeper Marco Silvestri's contract from Modena.

Fiorentina
Cesena have made a sensational U-turn by signing Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu, although no transfer fee was disclosed by the clubs.

Genoa
Inter have not taken up their option to sign Houssine Kharja on a permanent basis from Genoa and the midfielder is now being linked to Napoli.

Inter Milan
Davide Santon's agent stated that the midfielder will return to Inter and his future will be decided after the club picked their new coach.

Juventus
Juventus could have as much as EUR70 million to spend on the transfer market this summer after the club received a cash injection of EUR120 million.

Lazio
Federico Marchetti’s agent is confident that the Cagliari goalkeeper will eventually completes his EUR5.2 million transfer to Lazio.

Lecce
Eusebio Di Francesco has confirmed that he will become the new Coach of Lecce as he cannot turn down the chance of working in Serie A.

Napoli
Napoli announced that they have completed the free transfer of midfielder Marco Donadel on a four-year contract from Fiorentina.

Palermo
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has said Javier Pastore will likely join an English or Spanish club given the wealthy backers in the two countries.

Parma
Parma announced that they have purchased the other half of Daniele Galloppa's rights from Siena after two seasons at the Ennio Tardini.

Roma
AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia has confirmed that he has turned down a move to Cagliari as he will only leave for Roma.

Udinese
Udinese president Gianpaolo Pozzo has confirmed that striker German Denis will remain at the Stadio Friuli for the 2011-12 campaign.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal have rekindled their interest in England defender Phil Jagielka but will struggle to land him as Everton are reluctant to sell.

Aston Villa
Stewart Downing has moved a step closer to joining Liverpool after being told he can leave Aston Villa as long as the Anfield club meet a GBP19 million asking price.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean is adamant there is no necessity to sell Arsenal and Tottenham target defender Christopher Samba.

Bolton
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has accused Bolton of hiking up the asking price for keeper Ali Al Habsi and is threatening to pull out of a deal

Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas has played down the significance of his arrival as new Chelsea manager, telling fans: "Don't expect something from one man".

Everton
Arsenal have rekindled their interest in England defender Phil Jagielka but will struggle to land him as Everton are reluctant to sell.

Fulham
Fulham have moved a step closer to signing Carlos Kameni after the Espanyol keeper revealed he would love the chance to play in the Premier League.

Liverpool
Stewart Downing has moved a step closer to joining Liverpool after being told he can leave Aston Villa as long as the Anfield club meet a GBP19 million asking price.

Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly chasing after West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green, but are facing competition from Newcastle United.

Manchester United
Ashley Young has reportedly undergone a medical at Manchester United and could complete his switch to Old Trafford by the end of the week.

Newcastle United
The agent responsible for looking after Mevlut Erding and Blaise Matuidi claims the pair could join Newcastle.

Norwich City
Premier League new boys Norwich City have been priced out of a move for Robert Snodgrass after Leeds reportedly put an GBP8 million fee on him.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR are set to bid again for Crystal Palace midfielder Darren Ambrose if controversial captain Adel Taarabt seeks a move away from Loftus Road.

Stoke City
John Rudge insists Stoke's interest in Birmingham defender Scott Dann is not a signal that Ryan Shawcross or Robert Huth could leave the club.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has pulled off a double transfer breakthrough by landing free signings Keiren Westwood and Sebastian Larsson.

Swansea City
Wolves have announced the signing of goalkeeper Dorus De Vries on a free transfer from Swansea.

Tottenham
Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric will be offered GBP75,000 a week to stay with Spurs, with Manchester United and Chelsea circling over the star.

West Brom
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson is on the verge of completing a move to Bursaspor, where he will be playing for the next three seasons.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has accused Bolton of hiking up the asking price for keeper Ali Al Habsi and is threatening to pull out of a deal.

Wolverhampton
Dorus de Vries has vowed to challenge Wayne Hennessey for a first-team spot at Wolves after moving from Swansea on a three-year contract.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Josu Urrutia said he is offended by news linking national parties like PNV and Bildu to his attempt of becoming the next Athletic Bilbao's president.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo is determined to prove how good is really is should David de Gea leaves for Manchester United.

Barcelona
Barcelona spokesman Toni Freixa confirms they are evaluating an offer from Roma for Bojan Krkic, but deny a deal has already been struck.

Espanyol
AZ Alkmaar centre back Hector Moreno has finalised his move to Espanyol after agreeing to a five year deal, the Spanish outfit have confirmed.

Getafe
Getafe announced that they have signed Deportivo defender Albert Lopo, who has agreed to put pen to paper on a three year contract.

Levante
Francisco Farinos revealed that he turned down Hercules to join Levante because he wanted to continue playing in the Primera Division.

Malaga
Malaga and Sevilla are reported close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Sanchez, who is set to sign a three year deal at Rosaleda.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar, who is set to put pen to paper on a six-year contract.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca goalkeeper Tomeu Nadal is studying an offer from Getafe, but he would not rule out renewing his contract at the Iberostar.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad insisted that they have yet to receive any offer for Antoine Griezmann or any other player in the squad, despite media reports.

Sevilla
Malaga and Sevilla are reported close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Sergio Sanchez, who is set to sign a three year deal at Rosaleda.

Sporting Gijon
Oscar Trejo claimed he did not hesitate to sign up for Sporting Gijon despite receiving another offer to play for Real Mallorca.

Valencia
Valencia insisted that it is vital for Los Che to complete the building of their new stadium as lack of fund has paralysed the club since February 2009.

Villarreal
Villarreal are reportedly willing to loan Ecuadorian midfielder Jefferson Montero to other clubs next season but without the option to purchase.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan announced they have officially bought out Kevin-Prince Boateng and Alberto Paloschi on a permanent basis from Genoa.

Bologna
Bologna are reportedly in pursuit of two young talents from Juventus, Danish defender Sorensen and striker Manuel Giandonato.

Cagliari
Cagliari confirmed they have bought Davide Astori from Milan, who could also exchange goalkeeper Marco Amelia with Federico Marchetti.

Catania
Catania confirmed that they have been in contact with Juventus about a summer move for Jorge Martinez, who had a difficult season in Turin.

Cesena
Cesena have completed the purchase of Marco Parolo but they might consider selling the midfielder to Genoa, Fiorentina or Lazio this summer.

Chievo
It has been confirmed that Marco Parolo is now 100 per cent owned by Cesena after they bought Chievo’s half-share in the player.

Fiorentina
It was reported that Juventus could be interested in buying Fiorentina midfielder Alessio Cerci, who would be ideal for Antonio Conte's 4-2-4 formation.

Genoa
Milan announced they have officially bought out Kevin-Prince Boateng and Alberto Paloschi on a permanent basis from Genoa.

Inter Milan
Inter President Massimo Moratti admits “interest” for Gian Piero Gasperini and revealed that he could recall Leonardo as he is still tied to the club.

Juventus
Juve have confirmed that Alessandro Matri, Fabio Quagliarella, Simone Pepe and Marco Motta have now been signed outright for a total of EUR37.25 million.

Lazio
Panathinaikos acknowledge negotiations with Lazio for striker Djibril Cissè as the Greek side look to sell some of our important players and replace them with youngsters.

Lecce
Eusebio Di Francesco has moved closer to Lecce after he was replaced at Pescara by Zdenek Zeman.

Napoli
Parma have revealed that Napoli offered EUR7 million, Manuel Blasi plus 50 per cent share of Fabio Santacroce in exchange for Blerim Dzemaili.

Palermo
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has said no offers for Javier Pastore have arrived following reports suggesting PSG have joined the race for his signature.

Parma
It is now official that Parma have bought out 50 per cent of Sebastian Giovinco’s contract from Juventus for EUR3 million to be paid over three years.

Roma
Roma have completed their capture of Milan-owned Marco Borriello after the Giallorossi agreed to his EUR10 million asking price.

Udinese
Udinese director Gino Pozzo insist Alexis Sanchez has not rejected Manchester City, but “Barcelona have the advantage right now.”

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Highly rated Arsenal striker Benik Afobe has emerged as a summer transfer target for Millwall boss Kenny Jackett, according to reports.

Aston Villa
New Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admits Allan McGregor is a 'good keeper' as he weighs up replacements for Brad Friedel.

Blackburn
Blackburn forward Nikola Kalinic wants to clear up the uncertainty over his career after dropping down the pecking order at Ewood Park.

Bolton
Bolton boss Owen Coyle have been credited with an interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns, who is available as a free agent.

Chelsea
Porto have confirmed that they have received the required payment to release Chelsea manager-in-waiting Andre Villas-Boas from his contract.

Everton
Defender Joseph Yobo is determined to secure a permanent move to Fenerbahce after confirming he does not want to return to Everton.

Fulham
West Brom target Zoltan Gera's agent has confirmed he will leave Fulham this summer - and says he "would like to stay in England".

Liverpool
Liverpool are weighing up a surprise GBP6.5 million deal for Brest striker Nolan Roux, who is also a target for Marseille and Schalke 04.

Manchester City
Emmanuel Adebayor is a target for Zenit St Petersburg and will be allowed to leave Manchester City if the Russian club produce a suitable offer for the player.

Manchester United
Lens president Gervais Martel claims he has rejected bids of over 10million euros for Manchester United and Real Madrid target Raphael Varane.

Newcastle United
Newcastle are reportedly ready to pull the plug on their advances for Wigan star Charles N'Zogbia, who is demanding GBP60,000 a-week salary.

Norwich City
Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark says there has been 'no contact' from Norwich City regarding winger Anthony Pilkington.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR have stepped up their interest in signing out-of-contract Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd, according to reports in London.

Stoke City
Mahamadou Diarra says a Premier League club would be his preferred destination next season after being linked with moves to Stoke and Fulham.

Sunderland
Sunderland look likely to have begun the expected summer bidding war for Connor Wickham by offering the Blues an initial GBP8 million for the striker.

Swansea City
Swansea have made an offer for Poland goalkeeper Grzegorz Sandomierski, according to a spokesman at the player's current club.

Tottenham
Chelsea will reportedly offer GBP28 million plus Michael Essien in a sensational bid as they continue to pursue Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric.

West Brom
West Brom target Zoltan Gera's agent has confirmed he will leave Fulham this summer - and says he "would like to stay in England".

Wigan Athletic
Newcastle are reportedly ready to pull the plug on their advances for Wigan star Charles N'Zogbia, who is demanding GBP60,000 a-week salary.

Wolverhampton
Jamie O'Hara believes Wolves can become an established Premier League force after he completed his GBP5 million move from Tottenham.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have announced that winger Jose Antonio Reyes will stay on next season after declining the opportunity to sign for Galatasaray.

Barcelona
Bojan Krkic is set to join ex-Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique for two seasons when he completes his EUR10 million move to AS Roma this week.

Espanyol
It was reported that Juventus and Roma have joined the chase for Pablo Osvaldo and will send their representative to meet with Espanyol this week.

Getafe
Getafe midfielder Derek Boateng has signed a three-year contract with Ukrainian club Dnipro and will now make a move for a transfer fee of EUR5.9 million.

Levante
Levante have announced that their team will play friendly matches in Holland, Belgium and Italy during their pre-season campaign.

Racing Santander
Racing's former owner Jacobo de Montalvo said his company Dumviro Ventures and the government of Cantabria are looking for new buyers after Ahsan Ali Syed failed in his commitments.

Real Madrid
Lens president Gervais Martel claimed that the club have turned down two bids in excess of EUR10 million from Real Madrid and Man Utd for Raphael Varane.

Sporting Gijon
Jose Angel is still hopeful of sealing his transfer from La Liga minnows Sporting Gijon to Champions League winners Barcelona in the summer.

Valencia
Braulio Vazquez has warned clubs interested in Joaquin to come talk to Valencia first, following reports linking Malaga with the midfielder.

Villarreal
Barcelona appear to have given up on Giuseppe Rossi, but his agent notes “there are many clubs interested, not just Juventus.”

Serie A

AC Milan
French midfielder Mathieu Flamini is confident that he will stay at Milan despite the fact that his contract expires in June 2012.

Bologna
Gaston Ramirez's agent has confirmed that Roma are eager to lure the Uruguay international to the Italian capital, and is positive that talks will be successful.

Cagliari
Cagliari chief Massimo Cellino is confident that they will reach an agreement with Milan in order to keep centre-back Davide Astori.

Catania
Catania sports director Pietro Lo Monaco said Genoa have shown serious interest for Silvestre, whose future could be resolved in 10 days time.

Cesena
Cesena have released an official statement confirming their talks for Fiorentina star Adrian Mutu are over due to the player's steep demands.

Fiorentina
Cesena have released an official statement confirming their talks for Fiorentina star Adrian Mutu are over due to the player's steep demands.

Genoa
Genoa claimed a move to PSG is unlikely as they have an accord with Napoli for a joint-ownership deal which the defender is eager to complete.

Inter Milan
Galatasaray have confirmed talks for Inter midfielder Sulley Muntari, who is set to arrive on a EUR7 million deal and earns EUR2 million in 18 months.

Juventus
Veteran goalkeeper Marco Storari will remain at Italian giants Juventus despite being linked with three Serie A clubs, according to his agent.

Lazio
The EUR20 million-rated Mauro Zarate is said to be of interest to Manchester City, but his agent insists “he wants to stay at Lazio.”

Lecce
Gianni Munari's agent revealed that the midfielder is keen to end his career at Lecce and will seek to clarify his position with co-owner Palermo.

Napoli
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurntiis believes Marek Hamsik is worth more than Alexandre Pato, and he would never consider a straight swap for the Milan star.

Palermo
Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini seems willing to sell Mattia Cassani and Cesare Bovo – but only if the right offers are made.

Roma
Basel and Switzerland talent Xherdan Shaqiri has been linked to Europe’s top clubs and his agent admits “we have spoken to Roma director Walter Sabatini.”

Udinese
Barcelona’s bid for Alexis Sanchez has reportedly hit problems after Jeffren refused to move to Udinese as part-exchange for the Chilean star.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has declared the club will not sign Cesc Fabregas if Arsenal demand EUR40 million for their captain.

Aston Villa
Alex McLeish insists his previous experiences when in charge of Rangers means he is thick-skinned enough to cope with the switch from Birmingham to Aston Villa.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers teenager Tony Vastic is set to move to Bayern Munich, where he can be a better player, according to his father.

Bolton
Bolton boss Owen Coyle refuses to budge on his asking price for goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi after admitting he is holding out for a full GBP4 million.

Chelsea
Porto have told the Portuguese Stock Exchange that no club has yet met the release clause for Andre Villas-Boas, amid reports he is set to join Chelsea.

Everton
Everton full-back Leighton Baines is determined to build on a successful season at Goodison Park as he looks to push the club and himself onto better things.

Fulham
Martin Jol's first competitive game as new Fulham manager will be against NSI Runavik after being drawn against the Faroe Islands side in the first qualifying round of the Europa League.

Liverpool
Liverpool remain keen on Lyon defender Dejan Lovren but fear they will struggle to gain a work permit for the Croat, 21, who has won just eight caps for his country.

Manchester City
Brazilian striker Hulk has admitted he could still make an early exit from Porto, with Spurs, Manchester City and AC Milan interested in him.

Manchester United
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has admitted he is resigned to losing Ashley Young to Manchester United this summer transfer window.

Newcastle United
Daniel Sturridge is on Newcastle’s radar, with the Chelsea youngster looking for a side where he can get more game time on a permanent basis.

Norwich City
Steve Morison has vowed to score the goals that keep Norwich in the Premier League and establish themselves as a regular top-flight side.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR’s playmaker Adel Taarabt has admitted both Chelsea and Arsenal have expressed an interest in him but insists he is happy to stay at Loftus Road next season.

Stoke City
Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes the big-money moves already made this summer will spark feverish activity in the transfer market.

Sunderland
Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet admits he has found it easy to settle at the Stadium of Light as "everyone has been very good to me".

Swansea City
Swansea City are believed to have had a bid rejected for Middlesbrough striker Leroy Lita, who scored 12 league goals last season.

Tottenham
Pablo Osvaldo's agent has revealed there has been contact with Inter and Juventus, and said Tottenham, and Atletico Madrid are still interested in the Espanyol striker.

West Brom
West Brom are understood to be ready to hold further talks with former midfielder Zoltan Gera about a possible return to the Hawthorns.

Wigan Athletic
Bolton boss Owen Coyle refuses to budge on his asking price for goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi after admitting he is holding out for a full GBP4 million.

Wolverhampton
Wolves are hoping to snap up Swansea's out-of-contract goalkeeper Dorus de Vries, who will make a decision on his future next week.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao presidency candidate Fernando Garcia Macua is committed to retain the services of coach Joaquin Caparros after ruling out a move for Claude Puel.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has no reason to leave the club and stated that he has a good relationship with new coach Gregorio Manzano.

Barcelona
Udinese patron Giampaolo Pozzo has rejected speculation that they have agreed to sell Alexis Sanchez to Barcelona as offers received were inadequate.

Espanyol
Pablo Osvaldo's agent has revealed there has been contact with Inter and Juventus, and said Tottenham, and Atletico Madrid are still interested in the Espanyol striker.

Getafe
Getafe have officially signed Racing Santander midfielder Mehdi Lacen, who has agreed to a four year deal at the Alfonso Perez.

Levante
New Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez firmly believes that the Granotes can compete and succeed without money.

Malaga
Malaga director Antonio Fernandez revealed that the club are hoping to complete three more signings before the start of spring training on July 6.

Osasuna
Osasuna announced that they have reached an agreement with Numancia regarding the sale of their third goalkeeper Nacho Zabal.

Racing Santander
Getafe have officially signed Racing Santander midfielder Mehdi Lacen, who has agreed to a four year deal at the Alfonso Perez.

Real Madrid
Inter have reportedly put together an offer of EUR30 million for midfielder Kaka, but was rejected as Real Madrid hold out for EUR10 million more.

Real Mallorca
Granada's promotion to the Primera Division has complicated matter for Real Mallorca, who are trying to pry away Dani Benitez from El Grana.

Sevilla
Sevilla have reached an agreement with Asian brand Li-Ning to provide the team's kit for the next six years, although no figure was released.

Valencia
Turkish midfielder Mehmet Topal is happy with his first season at Valencia and claimed that things had gone better than he expected.

Villarreal
Barcelona failed to meet Villarreal's EUR30 million demands for Giuseppe Rossi, according to his agent.

Serie A

AC Milan
Genoa chief Enrico Preziosi has confirmed that Stephan El Shaarawy is set to join Milan once he completed his medical at the San Siro.

Bologna
It was reported that Bologna have completed the transfer of keeper Francois Gillet from Bari as the Rossoblu prepare to lose Emiliano Viviano.

Cagliari
Cagliari President Massimo Cellino declared that the club have not been in talks with Lazio regarding the sale of goalkeeper Federico Marchetti.

Catania
Catania sports director Pietro Lo Monaco has admitted that they will find it tough to keep Matias Silvestre as he is the best defender in the league.

Cesena
Cesena President Igor Campedelli has admitted that they are interested in Adrian Mutu – although the Fiorentina player’s salary could be a problem.

Chievo
Chievo are still chasing after Bologna striker Riccardo Meggiorini, while goalkeeper Lorenzo Squizzi has renewed his contract until 2012.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina have warned Inter that Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic will remain at the Stadio Artemio Franchi despite some protest from the fans.

Genoa
Genoa chief Enrico Preziosi has confirmed that Stephan El Shaarawy is set to join Milan once he completed his medical at the San Siro.

Inter Milan
Marco Materazzi is a free agent after the defender terminated his contract with Italian giants Inter after holding talks with Massimo Moratti.

Juventus
Udinese patron Giampaolo Pozzo warned Juventus that talks for Gokhan Inler is dragging for too long and he would not be surprise if the player stays at Friuli.

Lazio
Abdoulay Konko’s agent has warned Lazio to dig deeper into their pockets or forget about signing the Genoa man, who is asking for EUR1.3 million annually.

Lecce
Reports are gathering pace that Eusebio Di Francesco will be announced as the new boss of Lecce in the next 48 hours.

Napoli
it was reported that Napoli are prepared to pay EUR12 million to acquire the services of Velez Sarsfield midfielder Ricardo Alvarez.

Palermo
Palermo have extended the contracts of Josip Ilicic and Armin Bacinovic until the summer of 2016 and also agreed to an improved salary.

Parma
It was reported that Parma and Sampdoria are in a stalemate about the future of central defender Massimo Volta, who is co-owned by both clubs.

Roma
Roma have announced that new coach Luis Enrique has signed a two-year contract with the club, and will earn a total of EUR6 million in salary.

Udinese
Udinese patron Giampaolo Pozzo has rejected speculation that they have agreed to sell Alexis Sanchez to Barcelona as offers received were inadequate.

Monday, June 20, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering up a move for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton, who could leave for GBP1.5 million.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa are emerging as the favourites to land Blackpool striker DJ Campbell for a cut-price GBP1.25 million.

Blackburn
Arsenal face having to pay GBP12 million for Blackburn's Christopher Samba after it emerged that former club Hertha Berlin get 15 per cent of any fee for him.

Bolton
Bolton coach Owen Coyle is poised to raid former club Burnley in a GBP400,000 bid for full back Tyrone Mears, who wants to return to the Premier League.

Chelsea
Wolves have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand on loan for the season.

Everton
Everton directors have reportedly held 'encouraging' talks with Marouane Fellaini over extending the midfielder's stay at Goodison Park.

Fulham
It was reported that Fulham are leading the chase for the signature of Espanyol goalkeeper Carlos Kameni, who is valued at EUR4 million.

Liverpool
Liverpool left back Paul Konchesky wants to join Portsmouth on a season-long loan but Wolves are willing to fight for his services.

Manchester City
Carlos Tevez's agent has indicated the striker is set to pledge his future to Manchester City - and insists he has not asked to leave the club.

Manchester United
Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan has played down talk linking him with a move to Lille but is still unsure about where his future lies.

Newcastle United
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering up a move for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton, who could leave for GBP1.5 million.

Norwich City
Norwich City boss Paul Lambert has revealed he's had support from fellow Scot Sir Alex Ferguson, is always open to helping young coaches entering the game.

Queens Park Rangers
Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be readying a GBP10 million bid for Adel Taarabt after it became clear that the midfielder may be looking to leave QPR.

Stoke City
Stoke City is chasing midfielder Trevor Mutero, who is leaving Reading after his agent failed to agree on personal terms with the club.

Sunderland
Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp will reportedly ask for Asamoah Gyan should Sunderland make an official bid for striker Peter Crouch.

Swansea City
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers has just completed a charity climb of Kilimanjaro, said taking on Manchester City on the opening day of the season is like climbing Kilimanjaro again.

Tottenham
Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp will reportedly ask for Asamoah Gyan should Sunderland make an official bid for striker Peter Crouch.

West Brom
West Brom target Derek Boateng has rejected a move to Ukrainian side Dnipro but Albion are still GBP3 million short of Getafe's GBP7 million valuation.

Wigan Athletic
Scottish full back Stephen Crainey, who has just rejected a new contract at Blackpool, is now looking at a deal to join Wigan Athletic.

Wolverhampton
Liverpool left back Paul Konchesky wants to join Portsmouth on a season-long loan but Wolves are willing to fight for his services.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid defender Tomas Ujfalusi is on the verge of joining Galatasaray and is expected to sign a contract on Monday, the club have confirmed.

Barcelona
It was reported that Alexis Sanchez will join Barcelona on Monday in exchange for cash plus Barcelona B striker Soriano in a deal worth EUR39 million.

Espanyol
It was reported that Fulham are leading the chase for the signature of Espanyol goalkeeper Carlos Kameni, who is valued at EUR4 million.

Levante
Levante are paying for their first transfer since 2007 following the arrival of Pallardo, after completing 44 free deals during their Insolvency Act.

Malaga
Malaga directors are in Argentina to try and close the deal for the transfer of midfielder Ricardo Alvarez from Valez Sarsfield.

Racing Santander
It was reported that Hercules are interested to obtain Racing midfielder Papa Kouli Diop to help them bounce back into La Liga next season.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid have reportedly put together a new offer of EUR25 million plus midfielder Royston Drenthe for Benfica left-back Fabio Coentrao.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca are set to complete the transfer of Maccabi Haifa striker Tommer Hemed once he completed his medical at Iberostar this week.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manolo Preciado is reportedly set to welcome Almeria winger Albert Crusat into his squad this summer.

Valencia
Valencia defender Miguel, who has been linked to Sporting Lisbon, admits he would like to return to Portugal after spending five years at the Mestalla.

Villarreal
Giuseppe Rossi's agent has cast doubt over the possibility of the Italian striker joining Barcelona following the reported arrival of Alexis Sanchez.

Serie A

AC Milan
Rossoneri midfielder Massimo Ambrosini concedes Andrea Pirlo cannot be replaced, but still believes “only Barcelona can beat Milan.”

Bologna
Bologna are said to be pushing for two stars from relegated Brescia: Alessandro Diamanti and Andrea Caracciolo.

Cagliari
Cagliari have reportedly identified Twente striker Marc Janko as an alternative should they complete the permanent transfer of Robert Acquafresca.

Catania
Adrian Ricchiuti's agent admits the striker is willing to join Padua for regular playing time but they will have to wait for Catania to make up their minds.

Cesena
Cesena director of sport Lorenzo Minotti insist they “never spoke to Roma about Emanuele Giaccherini” amid reports of an imminent transfer.

Chievo
Genoa have reportedly offered cash plus a list of players on loan or in co-ownership deals, including Riccardo Meggiorini and Nenad Tomovic in exchange for Chievo's Kevin Constant.

Fiorentina
It was reported that Fiorentina goalkeeper Artur Boruc is being chased by two Premier League giants Tottenham and Liverpool.

Genoa
Genoa have officially appointed Alberto Malesani as their new Coach on a one-year contract with an option for a second term.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan may not have a Coach, but it was reported that they have offered EUR8 million to sign San Paolo central midfielder Casemiro.

Juventus
Juventus Coach Antonio Conte reportedly aims to raise EU23 million by selling off names like Amauri, Felipe Melo, Vincenzo Iaquinta and Momo Sissoko.

Lazio
Luciano Zauri has returned to Lazio after a year on loan to Sampdoria and “will stay if Edy Reja considers me important.”

Napoli
Napoli have reportedly completed the transfer of midfielder Blerim Dzemaili from Parma, with the official announcement to be made this week.

Palermo
Palermo playmaker Javier Pastore was never under the Real Madrid scope, claims transfer market consultant Ernesto Bronzetti.

Parma
Napoli have reportedly completed the transfer of midfielder Blerim Dzemaili from Parma, with the official announcement to be made this week.

Roma
Bologna goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano is co-owned by Inter, but admits “it’s true Roma want me and I’m happy to join them.”

Udinese
It was reported that Alexis Sanchez will join Barcelona on Monday in exchange for cash plus Barcelona B striker Soriano in a deal worth EUR39 million.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

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EPL

Arsenal
Lille have confirmed negotiations to sell Gervinho to Arsenal are making progress and expect a resolution to be found next week.

Aston Villa
Alex McLeish's first job as Aston Villa manager this week will be to sign off the GBP15 million move of England international Ashley Young to Manchester United.

Blackburn
Blackburn co-owner Anuradha Desai hopes to keep defender Chris Samba at the club, despite the player's ambitions to play for Arsenal.

Bolton
Owen Coyle is hoping Chelsea will allow Daniel Sturridge to return to Bolton on loan after pouring cold water on talk of a permanent deal.

Chelsea
It was reported that Malaga are preparing a bid to bring Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to the Spanish Primera Division this summer.

Everton
Sir Alex Ferguson's rebuilding work is set to continue with the departure of defender Wes Brown to Everton after 15 years.

Fulham
Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and Wolves are reportedly weighing up a move for young Le Havre attacker Ryan Mendes, who is also a target for Porto.

Liverpool
Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Liverpool, as doubts about Charlie Adam's move to Anfield grow.

Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a GBP35 million swoop for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, as his contract renewal talks stalled.

Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson's rebuilding work is set to continue with the departure of defender Wes Brown to Everton after 15 years.

Newcastle United
Newcastle signing Sylvain Marveaux has reiterated he did not fail a medical at Liverpool on Friday, insisting he is 'perfectly fit'.

Norwich City
Danny Wilson is hopeful promising striker Jordan Slew will stay at Sheffield United despite interest from Fulham, West Brom and Norwich.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR boss Neil Warnock has revealed that he will be prepared to let star midfielder Adel Taarabt leave the club but not until January.

Stoke City
Stoke chairman Peter Coates has refused to be drawn over the Potters' interest in Birmingham City centre-back Scott Dann as Potters try to work below the radar.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will complete two Bosman signings this week as he works under strict financial restrictions at the Stadium of Light.

Swansea City
Danny Graham is confident he can score goals in the Premier League after putting the finishing touches to his club record move to Swansea City.

Tottenham
Tottenham midfielder Sandro has reportedly instructed his agent to secure a transfer to a club that will play in next season's Champions League.

West Brom
West Bromwich manager Roy Hodgson is hoping to take advantage of Birmingham City's malaise following relegation and resignation of their manager by swooping for defender Liam Ridgewell.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan are closing in on the signing of Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi after reportedly agreeing a fee in the region of GBP4 million.

Wolverhampton
Birmingham centre-back Roger Johnson is being linked with a GBP7 million switch to Wolves, who are also keen on Swansea goalkeeper Dorus de Vries.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano has told the club's fans to remember Sergio Aguero's contribution to the capital city side after they reacted angrily to his transfer request.

Barcelona
Roma director of sport Walter Sabatini confirms that the Giallorossi hope to complete the signing of Bojan Krkic from Barcelona in the next few days.

Espanyol
Defender Hector Moreno has denied rumours that a transfer from current club AZ Alkmaar to Espanyol has been completed.

Levante
It was reported that Uruguayan outfit Penarol will play against Levante in El trofeo Agora on August 2 as part of their European tour.

Malaga
Malaga directors Antonio Fernandez and Jose Carlos Perez are set to meet with Velez Sarsfield officials in Argentina on Monday to discuss the transfer of Ricardo Alvarez.

Real Madrid
Lassana Diarra's agent has stated there is no conflict between the midfielder and Real Madrid and denied the player wants to force his way out.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad winger Antoine Griezmann has confirmed his representatives have spoken to Barcelona, but insists he is happy to stay at the Basque club.

Sevilla
Sevilla have confirmed that experienced striker Frederic Kanoute will stay at the club next season, despite lucrative offers arriving from Qatar and the MLS.

Valencia
Nicolas Pareja's agent has confirmed that Valencia are interested in bring the defender back to Spain after a disappointing time with Spartak Moscow.

Villarreal
Giuseppe Rossi’s agent confirms Barcelona made an offer that “was considered insufficient” by Villarreal, who valued him at EUR30 million.

Serie A

AC Milan
Werder Bremen sports director Klaus Allofs is optimistic that the club will be able to bring in AC Milan defender Sokratis Papastathopoulo this summer.

Cagliari
It was reported that Cagliari will have to pay EUR6 million in order to buy Robert Acquafresca's contract from Genoa this summer.

Catania
Boca Juniors are interested in Argentina international goalkeeper Mariano Andujar, who could leave Catania in exchange for Pablo Mouche.

Cesena
It was reported that Inter Milan have handed over EUR4 million to Cesena in order to buy out half of Japan international Yuto Nagatomo’s contract.

Chievo
It was reported that Parma, Bologna, Sampdoria and Lazio have joined Palermo and Roma in the race for Chievo Verona defender Gennaro Sardo.

Fiorentina
Kuban Krasnodar has Vice-President Ivan Peronko confirmed their bid to sign Fiorentina striier Adrian Mutu, who could earn EUR2.8 million annually.

Genoa
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has confirmed that Inter will complete the permanent transfer of Houssine Kharja, while the Grifone will do the same for Mattia Destro.

Inter Milan
Inter general manager Ernesto Paolillo confirmed that the club will announce the new Coach over the next few days, but Sinisa Mihajlovic has confirmed that he is staying with Fiorentina.

Juventus
It was reported that Juventus have agreed to pay EUR15 million for the transfer of versatile Brazilian Michel Bastos from Olympique Lyonnais.

Lazio
Lazio are reportedly chasing after Nancy fullback Michael Chretien, who is valued at around EUR3.5 million by the French outfit.

Lecce
It was reported that Lecce director Osti is very keen in acquiring the services of Crotone striker Aniello Cutolo this summer.

Napoli
Marco Donadel’s agent admits that the Fiorentina midfielder is courted by several clubs, but Napoli are a long way in front of the others.

Palermo
Striker Igor Budan believes there is no more room for him at Palermo as Italian clubs are forced to focus on youngsters due to financial constraint.

Roma
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a GBP35 million swoop for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, as his contract renewal talks stalled.

Udinese
Udinese appear to have found the heir to Alexis Sanchez in the form of Argentina’s Pablo Piatti, who is valued at EUR8 million by relegated Almeria.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has held private discussions with Bolton defender Gary Cahill over a potential GBP15 million switch to North London.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock says he intends to sit down with new manager Alex McLeish and discuss his future after a 'tough' season.

Blackburn
Jason Roberts believes Blackburn have the momentum to ‘come flying out of the traps’ in 2011/12 after they were handed an encouraging start to the Premier League season.

Bolton
Bolton will allow goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi to complete a GBP4 million move to Wigan after Jussi Jaaskelainen agreed a new two-year deal at the Reebok.

Chelsea
Luka Modric dropped a bombshell on Tottenham when he declared that he wants to leave White Hart Lane and sign for Chelsea.

Fulham
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has dismissed rumours linking midfielder Glenn Whelan with a summer transfer to suitors Fulham and West Ham.

Liverpool
Udinese defender Cristian Zapata has told local radio back in Colombia that he could sign for Liverpool after the Copa America.

Manchester City
An audacious rumour is swirling around in Italy that Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o is to join Manchester City in exchange for Carlos Tevez.

Manchester United
Manchester United are rivaling Tottenham for Chivas teenager Erick Torres, who scored six goals in 19 appearences for the Mexican club.

Newcastle United
Alan Pardew's second summer signing Demba Ba says he cannot wait to get his Newcastle career underway when the new season begins.

Norwich City
Norwich have confirmed the signing of defender Ritchie De Laet on a season-long loan, "subject to the relevant paperwork being completed".

Queens Park Rangers
Neil Warnock is excited after learning QPR's Premier League fixture list but admits he still needs to make 'five or six' signings before the start of the season.

Stoke City
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has dismissed rumours linking midfielder Glenn Whelan with a summer transfer to suitors Fulham and West Ham.

Sunderland
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has promised to help manager Steve Bruce build an exciting squad for the new Premier League campaign.

Swansea City
Marcos Senna'a agent revealed that Swansea City are closing in on a swoop for Sevilla midfielder Marcos Senna after a talk with coach Brendan Rodgers.

Tottenham
Luka Modric dropped a bombshell on Tottenham when he declared that he wants to leave White Hart Lane and sign for Chelsea.

West Brom
West Brom are delighted to announce they will play Italian top-flight outfit Parma in their sole home summer friendly on Sunday, August 7.

Wigan Athletic
Nice have confirmed they are interested in Wigan Athletic striker Mauro Boselli, who arrived last year but was loaned out to Genoa in January.

Wolverhampton
Wolves’ reserve winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing could join Peterborough in a permanent move for GBP50,000, rising to GBP100,000.

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid warned clubs interested in Sergio Aguero that they have until July 4 to negotiate for the player, or else be forced to meet his EUR45 million release clause.

Barcelona
Barcelona have had their offer for striker Giuseppe Rossi rejected by Villarreal, the player's agent Andrea Pastorello has revealed.

Espanyol
Espanyol are reluctant to talk about the possible departure of Carlos Kameni as they underlined that no offers have arrived for the goalkeeper.

Getafe
Getafe sports director Toni Munoz has acknowledged that their priority is to bring in a new striker as they only have Adrian and Miku for next season.

Levante
Levante midfielder Miguel Pallardo, who has just signed a three-year deal at the club, insisted that he never considered any other offers.

Malaga
Malaga have made a bid for Inter defender Lucio, according to his agent, who left the door open to a move away from the Giuseppe Meazza for the 33-year old.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander are considering two bids for Edu Bedia and Sarmiento, who both were loaned out to Salamanca last season.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago has indicated he will talk to coach Jose Mourinho before making a decision on his future.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca have offered a three-year deal to reserve team goalkeeper Tomeu Nadal following the injury suffered by Oscar Ustari.

Sevilla
Marcos Senna'a agent revealed that Swansea City are closing in on a swoop for Sevilla midfielder Marcos Senna after a talk with coach Brendan Rodgers.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon have moved to strengthen their midfield with the signing of 28-year old Ricardo Leon on a free transfer after his contract with Tenerife expired.

Valencia
Palermo are reportedly interested in the services of Ever Banega but Valencia are likely to wait until after the Copa America before selling the player.

Villarreal
Barcelona have had their offer for striker Giuseppe Rossi rejected by Villarreal, the player's agent Andrea Pastorello has revealed.

Serie A

AC Milan
Genoa have announced that Serie A champions AC Milan have bought a 50 per cent stake in attacker Stephan El Shaarawy for a fee of EUR10 million.

Bologna
Paris Saint-Germain are the latest club to be linked with a move for Bologna's Miguel Angel Britos, should the French side lose Zoumana Camara.

Cagliari
Joaquin Larrivey will return to Cagliari this summer after Colon de Santa Fe have decided not to exercise their rights to purchase the player.

Catania
Catania president Antonino Pulvirenti is confident of overcoming bureaucracy and build a new stadium for the club in three years time.

Cesena
Cesena are continuing their talks with Fiorentina for Adrian Mutu and the Seahorses are reportedly willing to trade Marco Parolo for the striker.

Chievo
Kevin Constant's agent believes the midfielder's future at Chievo will not become clear before the club's ownership issue is resolved.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina sources confirmed Sinisa Mihajlovic would not be moving to Inter Milan, who are looking for a new coach after Leonardo left for PSG.

Genoa
Genoa could go after Cristian Zaccardo if Lazio bring in Abdoulay Konko from Napoli to replace Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is wanted by Juventus.

Inter Milan
An audacious rumour is swirling around in Italy that Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o is to join Manchester City in exchange for Carlos Tevez.

Juventus
New Juventus signing Michele Pazienza maintains he has no regrets about leaving Champions League football behind at Napoli.

Lazio
Stefan Radu has secured himself a new deal until 2016 at the Stadio Olimpico with Serie A giants Lazio and will earn EUR1.2 million annually.

Napoli
It’s not yet official but Fiorentina midfielder Marco Donadel is understood to have agreed a four-year contract at Napoli.

Palermo
Palermo are reportedly interested in the services of Ever Banega but Valencia are likely to wait until after the Copa America before selling the player.

Parma
It was reported that Parma midfielder Blerim is set to join Napoli as the Partenopei dream of pairing him with Gokhan Inler from Udinese.

Roma
Mirko Vucinic’s agent admits “something has broken with Roma, but we are only in preliminary talks with Juventus” after a trip to England.

Udinese
Udinese defender Cristian Zapata has told local radio back in Colombia that he could sign for Liverpool after the Copa America.