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Friday, May 27, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal have finalised the capture of Barcelona starlets Jon Toral and Hector Bellerin after both players signed a five-year deal at Emirates.

Aston Villa
Liverpool target Stewart Downing will not be committing to a new Aston Villa contract at the moment as he consider the direction of his career.

Birmingham
It was reported that Birmingham City midfielder Sebastian Larsson will be leaving St Andrew's on a free transfer after five years at the club.

Blackburn
Tottenham have reportedly made Blackburn defender Phil Jones a top priority this summer, given that Bassong and Woodgate are expected to leave.

Blackpool
Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan has confirmed he has been approached about a possible move to Champions League side Rangers this summer.

Bolton
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that the permanent signing of Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is a top priority.

Chelsea
Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to land young Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku, who is likely to cost the London side GBP22 million.

Everton
Premier League clubs Everton, Fulham and Liverpool are on red alert after PSV Eindhoven allowed striker Jonathan Reis to fall out of contract.

Fulham
Mark Hughes' Fulham will play in the Europa League next season after qualifying for the tournament via the Premier League's Fair Play League.

Liverpool
Liverpool target Stewart Downing will not be committing to a new Aston Villa contract at the moment as he consider the direction of his career.

Manchester City
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been banned for six months for his failed drugs test but will be available for selection in September.

Manchester United
Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly prepared to pay GBP12 million to bring in Ajax full-back Gregory van der Wiel.

Newcastle
Newcastle are set to beat Bolton in the race to sign Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley, having offered him a four-year deal at St James' Park.

Stoke City
Stoke City have slapped a GBP10 million price-tag on goalkeeper Asmir Begovic in their attempt to discourage Chelsea and Tottenham's interest.

Sunderland
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed that the club are not about to open contract talks with Craig Gordon, who is out with a knee problem.

Tottenham
Tottenham have reportedly made Blackburn defender Phil Jones a top priority this summer, given that Bassong and Woodgate are expected to leave.

West Brom
West Bromwich Albion have insisted that Gabriel Tamas is not for sale, despite reports linking him with a GBP3.5 million move to Bayern Munich.

West Ham
West Ham United owners have reportedly offered the manager's job to a British applicant, who will be earning around GBP1 million per season.

Wigan
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that the permanent signing of Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is a top priority.

Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton will step up efforts to sign on-loan midfielder Jamie O'Hara after Mick McCarthy confirmed he wants to keep the Tottenham man.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao presidency candidate Josu Urrutia is reportedly combing the European market for a new coach to lead the club next campaign.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin said Real Madrid have given their assurance that they will not bid for Sergio Aguero this summer.

Barcelona
Barcelona are reportedly leading the race for Hercules winger Kiko Femenia, who could join the Blaugrana for a lowly price of EUR4 million.

Espanyol
Espanyol have announced that the club will not be renewing the contract of Javi Chica, David Garcia, Ivan Alonso and Aldo Duscher this summer.

Hercules
Barcelona are reportedly leading the race for Hercules winger Kiko Femenia, who could join the Blaugrana for a lowly price of EUR4 million.

Levante
Levante are reportedly trying to pry Villarreal trio Juan Carlos, Javier Matilla and Jefferson Montero away from El Madrigal in the summer.

Malaga
Malaga are reportedly close to landing Villarreal defender Joan Capdevila for EUR3 million and is also dreaming of bringing in Santi Cazorla.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander coach Marcelino Garcia Toral said the club are totally paralysed and that there is absolutely to project in the summer market.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Hamit Altintop is hoping for good times in Spain after blaming Louis van Gaal for his lack of action while with Bayern.

Sevilla
Sevilla announced that the Nervionenses have parted company with Serbian defender Ivica Dragutinovic and Brazilian midfielder Renato Dirnei.

Valencia
Valencia have reopened talks with Lorient for the transfer of striker Kevin Gameiro, after refusing to pay his EUR10 million fee last January.

Villarreal
Malaga are reportedly close to landing Villarreal defender Joan Capdevila for EUR3 million and is also dreaming of bringing in Santi Cazorla.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri admits that he is looking for a left-sided midfielder, someone who can replace Andrea Pirlo in the squad.

Bari
Bari sports director Angelozzi is currently in London to find a new club for Norwegian striker Erik Huseklepp, reportedly a target for Celtic.

Bologna
Bologna have appointed former Cagliari boss Pierpaolo Bisoli as manager for their next campaign following the departure of Alberto Malesani.

Catania
Japan international striker Takayuki Morimoto says he needs to find a new club 'quick' this summer after a stressful campaign with Catania.

Cesena
Cesena sports director Lorenzo Minotti would love to keep Davide Santon at the club but admits the decision lies with Inter and the player.

Chievo
Chievo Verona announced that Stefano Pioli have reach mutual agreement to end their relationship after just 12 months together at Bentegodi.

Fiorentina
Sampdoria sporting director Pasquale Sensibile has revealed that Fiorentina are after their captain Angelo Palombo but no bid have arrived yet.

Genoa
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi announced that Rafinha is likely to return to the Bundesliga, less than a year after arriving at the Marassi.

Inter Milan
Inter are reportedly leading Juventus in the race for Alexis Sanchez's signature as the Udinese star wants to play in the Champions League.

Juventus
Juventus are close to completing their third summer business as Napoli midfielder Michele Pazienze is reportedly set to sign for the Old Lady.

Lazio
Lazio head coach Edy Reja has been awarded with a one-year contract extension for taking the club to the brink of Europa League qualification.

Lecce
Lecce owner Pierandrea Semeraro could be forced to take control of the club as no buyers have come forward since the club were put on sale.

Napoli
President Aurelio De Laurentiis has shot down reports that Milan are preparing a bid to sign Marek Hamsik as Napoli are not a 'supermarket.'

Palermo
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini said there is 70 per cent chance that his star midfielder Javier Pastore will play in Spain in the future.

Parma
Amauri has thanked Parma for kick-starting his faltering career following his loan switch from Juventus, who lost confidence in his ability.

Roma
AS Roma have reportedly turned their attention to Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique, who already declared his intention to leave the Blaugrana.

Sampdoria
Sampdoria sporting director Pasquale Sensibile has revealed that Fiorentina are after their captain Angelo Palombo but no bid have arrived yet.

Udinese
Antonio Di Natale says he has no regrets about rejecting a switch to Juventus in the summer of 2010 as he is now a flag bearer for Udinese.