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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey believes the Gunners can achieve success this season without Cesc Fabregas after their victory over Udinese.

Aston Villa
It was revealed Aston Villa have enquired about the availability on loan of James Milner and Adam Johnson, but was rejected by Manchester City.

Blackburn
Schalke have announced Raul has already turned down the chance to join Blackburn, after the Premiership club made an approach for the striker.

Bolton
Bolton Wanderers coach Owen Coyle is determined to further strengthen his squad, despite a fine curtain-raiser against QPR at the weekend.

Chelsea
Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne hopes a deal can be agreed to take him to Chelsea after claiming that discussions are underway over a move.

Everton
Leicester City have reportedly made an audacious bid for Everton striker Jermaine Beckford, who scored 10 goals in 38 appearances last season

Fulham
It was reported that Fulham are set to step-up their bid for Parma defender Cristian Zaccardo with a view to completing the deal this week.

Liverpool
Celtic have reportedly rebuffed Liverpool's enquiry for winger Paddy McCourt as manager Neil Lennon is keen to keep the 27-year-old in Glasgow.

Manchester City
Manchester City have reportedly made a EUR6 million offer for the transfer of versatile defender Raul Albiol from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Manchester United
Manchester United are reportedly planning to raise one billion US dollars by selling shares on the Singapore stock market later in the year.

Newcastle United
It was reported that Lyon have rejected a GBP7 million from Newcastle for Aly Cissokho and told the Magpies to up their bid for the defender.

Norwich City
Norwich midfielder Andrew Surman knows survival will be key this season although the newly-promoted side will not let themselves be bullied.

Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers have made an enquiry regarding Liverpool right back Philipp Degen, who appears to be surplus to requirements at Anfield.

Stoke City
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has real issues with being made to play on an artificial surface during the European tie against FC Thun in Switzerland.

Sunderland
Defender Anton Ferdinand is confident the importance of their derby clash with Newcastle will not be lost on Sunderland's summer recruits.

Swansea City
Midfielder Thomas Butler has earned a new one-year deal with Premier League new-boys Swansea, despite having yet to play for Brendan Rodgers.

Tottenham
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp attended FC Twente's Champions League playoff tie against Benfica to take a closer look at striker Bryan Ruiz.

West Brom
West Brom director Dan Ashworth said the club have completed the signing of teenage midfielder Jamie Edge from Arsenal on a one-year contract.

Wigan Athletic
Heerenveen winger Roy Beerens claims he spurned concrete interest from Wigan Athletic and Nottingham Forest in favour of a move to AZ Alkmaar.

Wolverhampton
Long-term Wolverhampton casualties midfielder David Edwards and striker Sam Vokes have returned to training, boss Mick McCarthy has revealed.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has no regrets about facing Real Madrid in the season opening game and is confident of beating the giants.

Atletico Madrid
Diego Forlan's agent has squashed rumours from Turkey claiming that the Atletico Madrid attacker has entered negotiations with Inter Milan.

Barcelona
Inter could use the money from Samuel Eto'o's sale to make a move for Javier Mascherano, following the arrival of Cesc Fabregas at Camp Nou.

Espanyol
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino admits he is concerned about losing Pablo Osvaldo, but has pointed out that it cannot be use as an excuse.

Getafe
Bafana Bafana defender Tsepo Masilela is set for a dream move to Primera Division side Getafe from Maccabi Haifa on a season-long loan deal.

Granada
Granada striker Alex Geijo is set to undergo surgery to remove a metal plate in his shoulder and will return to action at the end of September.

Levante
Levante midfielder Vicente Iborra is aware that the club's goal is survival, but hopes his side will not suffer like they did last campaign.

Malaga
Malaga striker Julio Baptista admits that their clash with Barcelona will be difficult, but is confident that his side will have their chances.

Osasuna
Osasuna are set to complete the transfer of Raul Garcia from Atletico Madrid on Thursday, while the midfielder is already training at the club.

Racing Santander
It was claimed that Atletico Madrid midfielder Paulo Assuncao could be allowed to join Racing Santander on loan for the rest of the season.

Rayo Vallecano
Arsenal announced that the club have agreed to allow Pedro Botelho to join Primera Division newcomers Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan.

Real Betis
Fenerbahce have acknowledged that the club are in negotiation for the transfer of striker Dani Guiza, who is reportedly set to join Real Betis.

Real Madrid
Premier League side Manchester City have reportedly made a EUR6 million offer for the transfer of Real Madrid's versatile defender Raul Albiol.

Real Mallorca
Young Real Mallorca striker Emilio Nsue believes he is better and stronger this season and is optimistic of scoring many goals for his side.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of young striker Carlos Vela, who will be arriving on a season-long loan.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza defender Efrain Juarez admitted the arrival of eight new players has forced his team to 'improvise on the go' in the pre-season.

Sevilla
Sevilla striker Manu del Moral is excited about the Hannover clash but warned his side to be fully alert as they have a slim margin of error.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado believes it is best for the league to start on schedule, even at the risk of doing so with fewer players.

Valencia
New Valencia player Sergio Canales said he arrives with the intention of winning titles at the club and also declared himself fully recovered.

Villarreal
Diego Lopez said Villarreal are the favourite heading into the Odense clash, but his side must prove it by qualifying to the Champions League.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan are again being linked with a move for Bayern Munich ace Bastian Schweinsteiger and that the Rossoneri are preparing a EUR25 million bid.

AS Roma
Roma sports director Walter Sabatini is reportedly keen to offer a director's role to Angelo Peruzzi, who started his career with the Lupi.

Atalanta
Lazio president Claudio Lolito was coy about striker Libor Kozak's future at the club after he was linked with a strong interest from Atalanta.

Bologna
Gaston Ramirez's agent believes the Bologna midfielder is not suitable for the 4-2-4 formation used by Juventus, following links to the club.

Cagliari
Cagliari have officially presented their new coach Massimo Ficcadenti, who has signed a two-year deal to replace the sacked Robert Donadoni.

Catania
It was reported that Catania are set to complete a deal for the transfer of Tigre striker Denis Stracqualursi, as a replacement for Maxi Lopez.

Cesena
Romania manager Victor Piturca is adamant not to reinstate Cesena striker Adrian Mutu into his squad even though the player has apologised.

Chievo
Genoa striker Sebastian Ribas could join either Chievo or Siena, as the Grifone need to free up a spot with the imminent arrival of Gilardino.

Fiorentina
Former Italy U21 defender Cesare Bovo may finally complete his expected move from Palermo to Fiorentina at some stage over the next 24 hours.

Genoa
Sebastien Frey has invited Fiorentina's Alberto Gilardino to join him at Genoa and the keeper also admitted the Grifone will be his last club.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan have announced that Maicon suffered an injury to his right knee meniscus and has been scheduled to undergo a surgery in Brazil.

Juventus
Leverkusen midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is the latest midfielder to be paired with Juventus, who can acquire his signature for EUR7 million.

Lazio
Mark Bresciano has left Italian outfit Lazio for Walter Zenga's Al Nasr after he was reportedly offered a deal worth EUR2 million a season.

Lecce
It was reported that Lecce are set to complete the loan signing of Luis Muriel from Udinese, while Carlos Grossmuller is expected to leave.

Napoli
The transfer of Chavez to Napoli could fall through as his agent is set to pocket EUR5 million, while his club will only receive EUR650,000.

Novara
It has been announced that Novara will be facing Serie C side Triestina in the third qualifying round of Coppa Italia competition on August 21.

Palermo
Former Italy U21 defender Cesare Bovo may finally complete his expected move from Palermo to Fiorentina at some stage over the next 24 hours.

Parma
It was reported that Fulham are set to step-up their bid for Parma defender Cristian Zaccardo with a view to completing the deal this week.

Siena
Genoa striker Sebastian Ribas could join either Siena or Chievo, as the Grifone need to free up a spot with the imminent arrival of Gilardino.