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Monday, July 11, 2011

La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid thrashed CD Arcangel 19-1 in their first pre-season friendlies after Pedro Martin scored 4 while Jose Collado scored 3.

Barcelona
Neymar's agent has hit out at Barcelona for approaching the Santos striker directly rather than getting in touch with him.

Espanyol
Rangers are set for discussions with Spanish side Espanyol over defender Raul Rodriguez, according to director Gordon Smith.

Levante
Arsenal have confirmed that highly-rated young Brazilian forward Wellington has rejoined Levante on a season-long loan deal.

Malaga
Malaga midfielder Apono believes that his side are up there with Barcelona and Real Madrid as a new point of reference in Spanish football.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Jose Mendilibar is looking to trim five more players from his squad as he only wants to focus on 23 players for next season.

Real Madrid
It was reported that former Benfica star Fabio Coentrao rejected a GBP3.5 million deal from Chelsea in favour of signing for Real Madrid.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca have completed the signing of West Brom defender Gianni Zuiverloon after the Dutchman agreed to a three-year deal.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad midfielder David Zurutuza is determined to find a way to fit into coach Philippe Montanier's 4-3-3 system in the next season.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza boss Javier Aguirre will begin his pre-season preparation on Monday but is not sure how many players will be available to him.

Sevilla
It was reported that Zaragoza, Racing and Mallorca are chasing after Sevilla's Alejandro Alfaro, who is available for EUR500,000.

Valencia
Midfielder Sofiane Feghouli does not know if Valencia are better than last season, but believes the club have done very well in the market.

Villarreal
Juventus director general Giuseppe Marotta admits progress is being made in attempts to sign Villarreal star striker Giuseppe Rossi.

Serie A

Adriano Galliani admits patron Silvio Berlusconi’s massive EUR560m damages bill “is a AC Milan
Adriano Galliani admits patron Silvio Berlusconi’s massive EUR560m damages bill “is a problem for Milan, but we’re already competitive.”

Bologna
Bologna are convinced that they have victually completed the acquisition of Alessandro Diamanti and are now chasing after Haedo Valdez.

Cagliari
Cagliari are reportedly ready to make an offer for Udinese striker Paulo Vitor Barreto, who they have been keeping track for some time.

Catania
It was reported that Catania are set to allow midfielder Raphael Martinho to join Bari on permanent basis, but no details were revealed.

Cesena
Cesena midfield star Marco Parolo does not deny the possibility of joining Udinese and would love the chance to play on European stage.

Chievo
Chievo are reportedly considering a move for Bari's Alessandro Gazzi and could offer striker Antimo Iuncho in a direct swap deal.

Fiorentina
Alberto Aquilani may get his wish of staying in Serie A after it was reported that Fiorentina have made a loan offer for the Liverpool man.

Inter Milan
Santos full-back Jonathan will be in Italy on Tuesday to have his medical and sign for Inter Milan, confirmed his agent.

Juventus
Striker Vincenzo Iaquinta will be out for at least three weeks after suffering a knee injury, confirmed Juventus medics.

Lazio
Lazio continue to be active on the transfer market with Djibril Cissè due his medical and a bid for Brazilian Humberto Rever.

Lecce
Lecce are looking for a new goalkeeper and have been linked with a move for Alex Manninger of Juventus and Julio Sergio of Roma.

Napoli
Edinson Cavani may miss the Copa America clash against Mexico as Uruguay's team doctor claims he needs to rest following a knee injury.

Palermo
Fabio Liverani claims the “tsunami” that is Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini “sucked harmony out of the team with constant conflict.”

Parma
New Parma signing Fabio Borini said he decided to return to Italy in a hope to play with more continuity after spending four years in England.

Roma
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly looking to Roma star Daniele De Rossi, who has yet to renew his contract with the Giallorrossi.

Udinese
Francesco Guidolin is confident Udinese will survive without Alexis Sanchez. “If important players leave, they will be replaced.”

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Swedish teenager Kristoffer Olsson for an undisclosed fee, according to IFK Norrkopings.

Aston Villa
It was said that Stewart Downing would prefer to join Liverpool, despite interest from Arsenal, and the deal could be finalised on Monday.

Bolton
West Ham's former England Under-21 international defender James Tomkins has emerged as a target for Bolton Wanderers and Wolverhampton.

Chelsea
It was reported that former Benfica star Fabio Coentrao rejected a GBP3.5 million deal from Chelsea in favour of signing for Real Madrid.

Everton
Everton manager David Moyes is reportedly seeking to swap Diniyar Bilyaletdinov with Spartak Moscow's former Celtic star Aiden McGeady.

Fulham
It was reported that Fulham are prepared to fight off interest from Navara in order to land the services of Palermo midfielder Patjim Kasami.

Liverpool
It was said that Stewart Downing would prefer to join Liverpool, despite interest from Arsenal, and the deal could be finalised on Monday.

Manchester City
Manchester City have dismissed Bayern Munich's claims that contact has not been maintained regarding the proposed transfer of Jerome Boateng.

Manchester United
Manchester United winger Nani believes Andre Villas-Boas made the right decision to coach Chelsea because it is always a dream job.

Newcastle United
Newcastle Utd manager Alan Pardew has admitted that midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa can have a significant impact on the team this coming season.

Norwich City
Norwich manager Paul Lambert insists the club will be cautious with new-boy Anthony Pilkington as they work him back to full fitness.

Queens Park Rangers
Hull City have confirmed QPR have shown an interest in Jimmy Bullard after the midfielder headed off on the club's pre-season trip to Slovenia.

Stoke City
Stoke City have high hopes for teenage Bermudian goalkeeper Dale Eve, who has signed a two-year deal as part of the new Academy intake.

Sunderland
Asamoah Gyan says he is happy at Sunderland and it is up to the club to decide whether he will be leaving Stadium of Light this summer.

Swansea City
New goalkeeper signing Jose Moreira says he's delighted to join Swansea City as it's been his dream to play in the Premier League.

Tottenham
Luka Modric claims Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy threatened to make him sit in the stands unless he accepted that he is not for sale.

West Brom
Real Mallorca have completed the signing of West Brom defender Gianni Zuiverloon after the Dutchman agreed to a three-year deal.

Wigan Athletic
It was reported that Liverpool could turn their attention to Charles N'Zogbia of Wigan if they fail in their bid to obtain Steward Downing.

Wolverhampton
West Ham's former England Under-21 international defender James Tomkins has emerged as a target for Bolton Wanderers and Wolverhampton.