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Thursday, August 25, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger was pleased to see the way his team played their football as they saw off Udinese in the UEFA Champions League.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has admitted his squad is too thin to even let any of his fringe players leave before the transfer deadline.

Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers are through to the Carling Cup third round with a win over Sheffield thanks to early goals scored by Rochina and Goodwillie.

Bolton
Bolton are in the Carling Cup third round after coming from behind to complete a victory over Macclesfield Town thanks to Tuncay and Petrov.

Chelsea
Chelsea have made a counter-offer to Liverpool's bid to swap Daniel Sturridge for midfielder Raul Meireles, by offering Salomon Kalou instead.

Everton
Everton are in the Carling Cup third round after coming from behind to complete a victory over Sheffield United thanks to Anichebe and Arteta.

Fulham
Fulham defender Stephen Kelly expects Dnipro to attack from the start, while Dundee Utd have confirmed the loan signing of Lauri Dalla Valle.

Liverpool
Liverpool gave coach Kenny Dalglish his 200th win in charge of the club following the progression in the Carling Cup at the expense of Exeter.

Manchester City
Manchester City have completed the signing of winger Samir Nasri from Arsenal on a four-year deal after he successfully underwent a medical.

Manchester United
Manchester Utd defender Chris Smalling admits he is 'really excited' about the future brought by the 'endless potential' at the Old Trafford.

Newcastle United
It was reported that Newcastle has reopened talks with PSV Eindhoven for defender Erik Pieters, who could make the swith for EUR7.5 million.

Norwich City
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert insists his side will be ready for Chelsea on Saturday despite being thumped by MK Dons in the Carling Cup.

Queens Park Rangers
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has moved a step closer to joining Queens Park Rangers after revealing he is undergoing a medical at the club.

Stoke City
Tony Pulis remains eager to improve his squad before the transfer window closes, but is determined not to break Stoke City's wage structure.

Sunderland
Sunderland head coach Steve Bruce concerned as Black Cats strikers continue to fire blanks and especially by Gyan Asamoah's level of fitness.

Swansea City
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers branded their Carling Cup defeat to Shrewsbury as his 'worst night in football' and blasted his team's attitude.

Tottenham
Coach Harry Redknapp has told wantaway Luka Modric to stop pining for a move to Chelsea and start committing himself to playing for Tottenham.

West Brom
Jerome Thomas believes West Brom have been unlucky this season and has pledged to help them net more goals after returning to match fitness.

Wigan Athletic
Man City winger Vladimir Weiss has revealed that Wigan are in the frame to land his signature and that his future will be resolved very soon.

Wolverhampton
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy said that a prolonged Carling Cup campaign could impair their objective to progress in a solid Premier League outfit.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao president Josu Urrutia admits anything can happen against Trabzonspor but insists his team are optimistic about their chances.

Atletico Madrid
Liverpool striker Daniel Pacheco has joined Atletico on a season-long loan deal, but the Spanish club have sent him straight to Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona
It was reported that Barcelona director Zubizarreta has identified Napoli defender Juan Zuniga as a possible reinforcement for Pep Guardiola.

Espanyol
Espanyol medical team have confirmed that Felipe Mattioni's suffers no serious problem with his left knee, but is a doubt for the weekend game.

Getafe
Getafe midfielder Diego Castro is suffering from muscle fatique and is unlikely to recover in time to feature against Levante this weekend.

Granada
Granada have officially announced the signing of French-Algerian midfielder Hassan Yebda, who arrived from Benfica on a three-year contract.

Levante
Carlos Aranda has resumed training after recovering from sore muscle and aims to start against Getafe, as he is the only striker available.

Malaga
Malaga captain Jesus Gamez hopes the league will begin this weekend as he believes another postponement will be more damaging in the long run.

Osasuna
Osasuna have completed the signing of winger Roland Lamah, who arrived from Le Mans on a three-year contract with an option for another year.

Racing Santander
Francisco Pernia stand by his comments that he was fooled by Racing Santander owner Ahsan Ali Syed, prior to them handing over the club to him.

Rayo Vallecano
Liverpool striker Daniel Pacheco has joined Atletico on a season-long loan deal, but the Spanish club have sent him straight to Rayo Vallecano.

Real Betis
Real Betis director Vlada Stosic admitted that a new striker is their top priority, but also revealed that he is looking for a right-winger.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca defender Nunes admitted that he toyed with the idea of retirement after learning the severity of the injury in his left knee.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has downplayed rumours about his exit, stressing that he is happy and the club is very important to him.

Real Zaragoza
New Real Zaragoza signing Ruben Micael is hoping that he can become a key player in midfield and aid the club's resurgence by scoring goals.

Sevilla
Sevilla coach Marcelino is convinced his eam will be effective defensively, but underlined that it takes time to achieve perfect coordination.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon's Nacho Cases is trying alternative medicine to avoid surgery to fix his injured groin that has kept him out for three weeks.

Valencia
Young central midfielder Dani Parejo believes he is adapting well in Valencia, but concedes that he needs to improve on his defensive ability.

Villarreal
Villarreal president Fernando Roig admitted it was vital for his side to qualify for the Champions League, especially to the club's economy.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri thinks he has the squad to conquer the Champions League this season, and that only Barcelona could end dream.

AS Roma
Midfielder Daniele De Rossi could become the highest paid player at Roma, as he is offered a new five-year with EUR5.5 million annual salary.

Atalanta
Atalanta are looking to trim their squad by letting go of Bjelanovic and Ardemagni, following the arrival of striker German Denis from Udinese.

Bologna
Bologna vice president Maurizio Setti has confirmed that Gaston Ramirez will not leave this summer, but will not rule out a move in January.

Cagliari
Lecce hitman Daniele Cacia seems set to leave the club as Cagliari have reportedly joined Atalanta and Sampdoria in the race for his signature.

Catania
Fiorentina are reportedly keeping a close watch on Francesco Lodi's situation at Catania, as the midfielder seems likely to leave the club.

Cesena
Cesena have reportedly accepted Juventus' offer of EUR3 million and the free loan of Jorge Martinez for half the share of Emanuele Giaccherini.

Chievo
It has been confirmed that Sampdoria have completed the loan signing of Chievo left-midfielder Simone Bentivoglio with an option to purchase.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina are reportedly keeping a close watch on Francesco Lodi's situation at Catania, as the midfielder seems likely to leave the club.

Genoa
It was said that Genoa and Inter are in talks about a swap deal involving Juraj Kucka and Emiliano Viviano, but it will only happen in January.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan have reportedly rejected an offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Argentine striker Diego Milito, after losing Samuel Eto'o to Anzhi.

Juventus
Cesena have reportedly accepted Juventus' offer of EUR3 million and the free loan of Jorge Martinez for half the share of Emanuele Giaccherini.

Lazio
Mauro Zarate's agent has confirmed Inter Milan's interest for the striker, but stressed that Lazio are in no hurry to let him leave the club.

Lecce
Lecce hitman Daniele Cacia seems set to leave the club as Cagliari have reportedly joined Atalanta and Sampdoria in the race for his signature.

Napoli
It was reported that Barcelona director Zubizarreta has identified Napoli defender Juan Zuniga as a possible reinforcement for Pep Guardiola.

Novara
New Novara signing Riccardo Meggiorini says he is reinvigorated at the club, as head coach Tesser does not make him cover for other players.

Palermo
Palermo have made it clear the club will not block Mattia Cassani from joining rival sides like Fiorentina, after five years with the Rosanero.

Parma
Hernan Crespo said he and Pelle are working hard to convince Parma manager Franco Colomba that he does not need to bring in another striker.

Siena
It has been confirmed that Bari have completed the loan signing of Siena winger Agostino Garofalo, who will be replacing Alessandro Parisi.