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Saturday, August 13, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique have welcomed Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona as the Blaugrana prepare to announce the signing of the Arsenal captain.

Aston Villa
Rangers manager Ally McCoist admits an injury is delaying any deal for Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar as he needs players now, not later.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers have announced the signing of Brazilian full-back Bruno Ribeiro on a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

Bolton
Bolton have confirmed the signing of Tuncay Sanli from German side Wolfsburg on a season-long loan, subject to him receiving a work permit.

Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas is happy with Chelsea's squad going into Sunday's Premier League opener at Stoke, but is still considering more new signings.

Everton
Everton confirmed striker Joao Silva has joined Portuguese sie Vitoria FC on a season-long loan, as he look to secure more first-team action.

Fulham
Martin Jol has confirmed Fulham have not followed up their initial bid for striker Cameron Jerome, but are still looking for two more signings.

Liverpool
Liverpool have completed the signing of Newcastle United defender Jose Enrique for a fee in the region of GBP6 million on a long-term deal.

Manchester City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thinks Argentine star striker Carlos Tevez will stay at the club - because nobody wants to sign him.

Manchester United
Midfielder Park Ji-sung has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Manchester United until at least the end of the 2012-13 season.

Newcastle United
PSV Eindhoven full-back Erik Pieters has played down rumours linking him with a move to Newcastle as his club may not be willing to let him go.

Norwich City
Preston have confirmed the signing of Scotland Under 21 international defender Steven Smith from Premiership side Norwich on a free transfer.

Queens Park Rangers
Swindon Town have been in discussions with Queens Park Rangers forward Leon Clarke, but his wages could scupper the move to the County Ground.

Stoke City
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will not risk new defender signing Matthew Upson against Chelsea on Sunday as he is still lacking match fitness.

Sunderland
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is ready to embrace the challenge of helping Sunderland to improve upon last season's finish in the Premier League.

Swansea City
Swansea defender Ashley Williams has signed a new three-year contract with the club and declared that it was the easiest talks he ever had.

Tottenham
LA Galaxy are reportedly hoping to complete the signing of Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, who is surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane.

West Brom
West Brom have rejected an undisclosed bid from Wigan for Peter Odemwingie and warned manager Roberto Martinez the striker is not for sale.

Wigan Athletic
West Brom have rejected an undisclosed bid from Wigan for Peter Odemwingie and warned manager Roberto Martinez the striker is not for sale.

Wolverhampton
Mick McCarthy has challenged Wolves to become more than mere Premier League survivors and improve on the points tally registered last season.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Numancia have strengthened their strike force with the hiring of Inigo Diaz de Cerio, who arrives on loan from Athletic Bilbao until June 2012.

Barcelona
Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique have welcomed Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona as the Blaugrana prepare to announce the signing of the Arsenal captain.

Espanyol
Midfielder Milan Smiljanic has terminated his contract with Espanyol and will continue his career with Serbian Super Liga side FK Partizan.

Getafe
Getafe have confirmed the signing of former Atletico Madrid defender Juan Valera, who is expected to be given more playing time this season.

Granada
Granada suffered their first pre-season defeat at the hands of Cadiz after Kabiru Akinsola scored the winning goal against his parent club.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has underlined that big names will not guarantee them victories, and that they could win or lose to anybody.

Osasuna
It was reported that Osasuna are set to take the lead in the race for Lecce's Djamel Mesbah with an offer worth EUR2 million for the Algerian.

Racing Santander
Racing striker Christian Stuani admits he is more comfortable playing in Spain than in Italy, and believes with hard work, the goals will come.

Rayo Vallecano
New Rayo Vallecano signing Roberto Trashorras is confident he will succeed at the club and said it was very easy to accept the move to Rayo.

Real Betis
Real Betis have officially announced that Cameroon star Achille Emana is no longer a player of the club after completing his move to Al-Hilal.

Real Madrid
It was reported that Real Madrid have rejected a EUR25 million offer from English side Liverpool for the transfer of striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca captain Nunes would welcome the arrival of another striker and is optimistic about the new season following the tour of Holland.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier has downplayed their defeat to Lazio and insisted that the result did not do justice to their performance.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza have confirmed the signing of Franco Zuculini, who arrives on a season-long loan from Hofffenheim with an option to purchase.

Sevilla
Sevilla central defender Martin Caceres admits he is hoping that their new system will see his side concede less goal compared to last season.

Sporting Gijon
Bad news for Sporting Gijon after it was confirmed Ivan Hernandez suffered a micro tear in the groin and is set to sidelined for two weeks.

Villarreal
Villarreal striker Nilmar has said he would be delighted to play for Roma, and admits the clubs are in talks over a EUR16 million transfer.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan have postponed their transfer plan for Riccardo Montolivo until 2012, as the Rossoneri hope Fiorentina will lower their asking price.

Atalanta
Matias Ezequiel Schelotto is determined to remain at Atalanta and contribute to the Orobici cause after spending three seasons out on loan.

Bologna
Bologna defeated their youth squad 2-1 in a training game after striker Marco Di Vaio opened the score while Luigi Vitale scored the winner.

Cagliari
Cagliari are apparently ready to offer cash and Davide Biondini for Marco Parolo, even though he signed a new contract at Cesena this week.

Catania
David Suazo has completed his move to Catania on a one-year contract with an option to extend until June 2013 after failing to join Cagliari.

Cesena
Cagliari are apparently ready to offer cash and Davide Biondini for Marco Parolo, even though he signed a new contract at Cesena this week.

Chievo
Palermo are considering a move for Rafael of Santos as Chievo refused to lower their EUR4 million asking price for keeper Stefano Sorrentino.

Fiorentina
Enrico Preziosi has admitted Genoa's interest in Alberto Gilardino and hopes to clarify his situation with Fiorentina by the end of next week.

Genoa
Enrico Preziosi has admitted Genoa's interest in Alberto Gilardino and hopes to clarify his situation with Fiorentina by the end of next week.

Inter Milan
Manchester Utd have reportedly ended to their pursuit of Wesley Sneijder, as they are unwilling to meet his GBP10 million annual salary demand.

Juventus
The Juan Manuel Vargas talks between Juventus and Fiorentina have stalled as the Viola insisted on having Fabio Quagliarella as part exchange.

Lazio
Lazio striker Mauro Zarate could be on his way to Russia as Spartak Moscow are reportedly prepared to offer EUR17 million for his transfer.

Lecce
It was reported that Osasuna are set to take the lead in the race for Lecce's Djamel Mesbah with an offer worth EUR2 million for the Algerian.

Napoli
Coach Walter Mazzarri admits he would 'go crazy' if Napoli signed Giuseppe Rossi and Mario Balotelli but only if Ezequiel Lavezzi stayed too.

Novara
Novara sporting director Mauro Pederzoli has revealed that the club are looking for another striker before closing the doors on the market.

Palermo
Palermo are considering a move for Rafael of Santos as Chievo refused to lower their EUR4 million asking price for keeper Stefano Sorrentino.

Siena
It has been confirmed that Siena striker Salvatore Mastronunzio will be joining Serie B side Bari on loan after resolving some personal issues.

Udinese
It has been confirmed that the Champions League qualifying match between Arsenal and Udinese at the Emirates on Tuesday will go as planned.