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Thursday, August 11, 2011

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa announced that defensive duo Aitor Ocio and Ustaritz Aldekoaotalora are not in his plan for the new season.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has acknowledged their interest in Porto star striker Falcao, but felt that EUR45 million is too high.

Barcelona
It was reported that Barcelona made an offer of EUR500,000 plus the loan of several players for Rodri, but was deemed insufficient by Sevilla.

Espanyol
Jordi Amat has renewed his contract with Espanyol after reaching an agreement to remain under coach Mauricio Pochettino for the next 5 years.

Getafe
Getafe sports director Toni Munoz said the team are still missing at least three or four more new players, following the arrival of Michel.

Granada
Granada coach Fabri Gonzalez admitted that he is a little worried ahead of the new season opening as he is still wants five or six players.

Levante
Levante avoided defeat at the hands of Albacete after midfielder Juanlu scored in the 68th minute to cancelled out Calle's first-half penalty.

Malaga
Malaga declared that they will pay the EUR6 million Valencia are asking for Isco but warned that their relationship have already been affected.

Osasuna
Osasuna keeper Ricardo is pleased with the work done in the tour of Italy and insisted that they are no longer the same team as last season.

Racing Santander
Werder Bremen have confirmed the club have reported Racing Santander to Fifa over the failure to meet payments for striker Markus Rosenberg.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano have officially unveiled their four out of five new signings Jordi Figueras, Pedro Botelho, Alberto Perea and Suelinton Pereira.

Real Betis
Real Betis midfielder Juanma is convinced that his team will not be affected by the exit of Achille Emana, who has passed his medical in Paris.

Real Madrid
A report claimed that Real Madrid have made an agreement with Radamel Falcao in July for the Porto striker to join the Spanish club in 2012.

Real Mallorca
New Real Mallorca signing Alejandro Alfaro said he chose to move away from Sevilla in order to feel important and play as much as possible.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad midfielder David Zurutuza believes last season's experience is an advantage and says they also have younger more ambitious team.

Real Zaragoza
New Siena signing Matteo Contini has stated that he chose to return to Italy for personal reasons and thanked Real Zaragoza for understanding.

Sevilla
It was reported that Sevilla would allow defender Mouhamadou Dabo to leave the club, after failing to make an impact since his arrival in 2010.

Sporting Gijon
Young defender Javi Poves has terminated his contract with Sporting after becoming disillusioned by football that has been corrupted by money.

Valencia
Malaga declared that they will pay the EUR6 million Valencia are asking for Isco but warned that their relationship have already been affected.

Villarreal
Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli encourages Napoli to step up their bid for Giuseppe Rossi, who is now mature and has extraordinary qualities.

Serie A

AC Milan
It was reported that Sassuolo has taken the lead in the race for AC Milan youngster Gianmarco Zigoni, who was previously linked to Cittadella.

Atalanta
Roma have condemned the attacks on Ahmed Barusso and Stefano Okaka after both men were victims of aggressive behaviour from a number of fans.

Bologna
Luca Cigarini's agent admitted the player welcomes a move back to Atalanta but revealed that Fiorentina are also chasing after his signature.

Bologna
Bologna midfielder Alessandro Diamanti sit out training session due to groin problem, while Rickler and Vantaggiato are undergoing therapies.

Cagliari
Cagliari coach Roberto Donadoni was satisfied with the draw against Aris Salonika but has admitted that his team needs to improve their pace.

Catania
Catania have failed in their attempt to sign Pablo Nicolas Mouche from Boca Juniors, as their offer was not big enough, according to his agent.

Cesena
Cesena are working to extend the contract of Steve Von Bergen and Emanuele Giaccherini, but the Italian seems reluctant to continue his stay.

Chievo
Chievo's veteran goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino has admitted that he is hoping to catch his last train to Palermo before the campaign starts.

Fiorentina
Ascoli announced that they have completed the purchase of Fiorentina striker Papa Waigo, who was convinced after talking to president Benigni.

Genoa
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has denied any interest in Lazio striker Sergio Floccari, and insisted he was never a goal for the Grifone.

Inter Milan
Captain Javier Zanetti has said he never regretted turning down offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid in order to remain with Internazionale.

Juventus
Hamburg sporting director Frank Arnesen has told Juventus that they have no intention of selling Dutch star Eljero Elia to them this summer.

Lazio
Lazio have reportedly joined Juventus in the chase for Fenerbahce defender Diego Lugano, who could be signed for as little as EUR3.5 million.

Lecce
Lecce confirmed that Fabio Romeo have been sold to Pavia in a co-ownership deal, while striker Filippo Falco has been allowed to leave on loan.

Napoli
Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli encourages Napoli to step up their bid for Giuseppe Rossi, who is now mature and has extraordinary qualities.

Novara
It was reported that former Inter striker David Suazo is set to sign a three year deal with Novara, and has also agreed to lower his salary.

Palermo
Chievo's veteran goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino has admitted that he is hoping to catch his last train to Palermo before the campaign starts.

Parma
Antonio Mirante has insisted that he never even thought about leaving Parma ahead of the 2011-12 campaign, despite links to various top clubs.

Siena
New Siena signing Matteo Contini has stated that he chose to return to Italy for personal reasons and thanked Real Zaragoza for understanding.

Udinese
Antonio Floro Flores has underlined that he has never had any problem with coach Francesco Guidolin and that they have an honest relationship.