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Saturday, August 27, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
It was reported that Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is set to make an offer worth GBP22 million to bring in midfielder Yoann Gourcuff from Lyon.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has ruled out making a move for Manchester United player Darron Gibson or Scott Parker from West Ham United.

Blackburn
Blackburn boss Steve Kean has given Hoffenheim striker Vedad Ibisevic a 24-hour to accept his offer, or he will move for Mounir El Hamdaoui.

Bolton
Arsene Wenger has hit back at Bolton for their completely wrong suggestion that Arsenal's offer for Gary Cahill was as low as GBP6 million.

Chelsea
Andre Villas-Boas has warned Chelsea fans they may have to wait until after the international break to see Juan Mata in action for the club.

Everton
Everton boss David Moyes is confident that he can achieve success this season with his existing squad, despite their current financial problem.

Fulham
Fulham manager Martin Jol has admitted Simon Davies faces up to five months on the sidelines after suffering complications with a knee injury.

Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish says he could make no space for Alberto Aquilani in his Liverpool first-team plans this year, despite his impressive pre-season.

Manchester City
It was reported that Roque Santa Cruz is to undergo a medical at Real Betis, after it became clear that he has no future at Manchester City.

Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson accused the FA of treating Man Utd badly as he prepares to send a sizeable portion of his squad away on international duty.

Newcastle United
Newcastle Utd coach Alan Pardew admits he is trying to put pressure on the Board to bring in players to replace the ones that they have lost.

Norwich City
Bad news for Norwich manager Paul Lambert after it was confirmed that defender Daniel Ayala is sidelined for two months with a knee injury.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR and Stoke are reportedly leading the race for Shaun Wright-Phillips after both clubs lodged formal bids for the Manchester City winger.

Stoke City
Stoke and QPR are reportedly leading the race for Shaun Wright-Phillips after both clubs lodged formal bids for the Manchester City winger.

Sunderland
Steve Bruce said the pressure building around his position as 'pathetic' but accepts he will not change the expectations of Sunderland fans.

Swansea City
Swansea have revealed that the club will receive only GBP80,000 for the transfer of midfielder Shaun MacDonald to League One side Bournemouth.

Tottenham
Tottenham are in talks with West Ham Utd over the potential transfer of midfielder Scott Parker, Hammers manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed.

West Brom
West Brom defender Marek Cech admitted he will quit the club for the right opportunity, as he is desperate for regular first team football.

Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed his interest in signing Manchester City duo Shaun Wright-Phillips and Vladimir Weiss.

Wolverhampton
Hibernian manager Colin Calderwood has confirmed that he expects Wolverhampton striker Leigh Griffiths to join the club on loan until January.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
President Josu Urrutia is positive about Bilbao's chances, after they were put together with Bratislava, Salzburg and PSG in the Europa League.

Atletico Madrid
It was reported Atletico Madrid are hoping to hijack Sebastian Coates' move to Liverpool by offering Nacional EUR8.9 million for the defender.

Espanyol
Ramon Planes admits Espanyol's priority is to find a new centre-forward, but insists they will not sign just because the player is exciting.

Getafe
Getafe coach Luis Garcia said their match against Levante does not come at the right time, as he has only 18 available players for the game.

Granada
Granada manager Fabriciano Gonzalez said his team is still under construction due to missing players, ahead of the clash against Real Betis.

Levante
Levante manager Juan Ignacio is delighted with the arrival of Arouna Kone, but is still unsure whether the striker will debut this weekend.

Malaga
Coach Manuel Pellegrini has vowed that Malaga will go for three points in every game this season, and that they do not have to fear top teams.

Osasuna
Osasuna midfielder David Timor, who was promoted to the first team this summer, has extended his contract for another three years until 2015.

Racing Santander
Racing coach Hector Cuper admits it would be difficult for his team to score against Valencia, but believes in they will get their chances.

Rayo Vallecano
It has been confirmed that Rayo Vallecano manager Jose Ramon Sandoval has agreed to a new contract that will see him earn 40 per cent less.

Real Betis
It was reported that Roque Santa Cruz is to undergo a medical at Real Betis, after it became clear that he has no future at Manchester City.

Real Madrid
Iker Casillas will not be playing every game this season as boss Jose Mourinho is keen to field Antonio Adan in the Copa del Rey this season.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca midfielder Gonzalo Castro has hinted at the possibility of him leaving for another club, because a player 'always wants more'.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad coach Montanier admits it will be a difficult match against Gijon, but is confident their opponents will not have an easy time either.

Real Zaragoza
New Real Zaragoza signing Pablo Barreta declares himself fit, but the coach has yet to decide whether he will be making his debut this weekend.

Sevilla
Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has urged supporters no to lose confidence with the coaches and squad following their Europa League exit.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting defender Alberto Botia believes Manuel Preciado is very important to the club and thanked the coach for having faith in his abilities.

Valencia
Manager Unai Emery declared that Valencia will go through the entire campaign looking to improve, progress and aim for the Champions League.

Villarreal
Giuseppe Rossi's agent has thanked Napoli for their interest but conceded the Villarreal striker would not be making a move to the Partenopei.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan coach Max Allegri is convinced about their chances of beating BATE and Plzen in order to get through the Champions League group stage.

AS Roma
Simon Kjaer is looking forward to his AS Roma adventure after undergoing his Giallorossi medical ahead of completing his move from Wolfsburg.

Atalanta
It was reported that Bari have ended their interest in Atalanta striker Sasa Bjelanovic, as the Croatian is not keen on moving to San Nicola.

Bologna
Gaston Ramirez's agent said Fiorentina are doing all their can to secure his signature, after Bologna rejected a swap deal involving Felipe.

Cagliari
Cagliari have not given up on Cesena striker Erjon Bogdani and are reportedly set to launch another assault in the last days of the market.

Catania
Sergio Almiron's agent claimed that Juventus and Catania are set to complete the midfielder's transfer to the Massimino in the next few days.

Cesena
Cagliari have not given up on Cesena striker Erjon Bogdani and are reportedly set to launch another assault in the last days of the market.

Chievo
Giovanni Sartori is unsure whether Palermo will return with a bigger offer for Sorrentino, after Chievo Verona turned down their first attempt.

Fiorentina
Gaston Ramirez's agent said Fiorentina are doing all their can to secure his signature, after Bologna rejected a swap deal involving Felipe.

Genoa
Former Palermo defender Cesare Bovo insists that he was convinced to return to Genoa after the club made it very clear that they wanted him.

Inter Milan
Napoli director Riccardo Bigon met Inter officials in a bid to net Goran Pandev on loan with an option to purchase at the end of the season.

Juventus
Bruno Alves' father has stated that the Zenit St Petersburg defender wants to join Juventus before the summer transfer window closes next week.

Lazio
Lazio have no intention of releasing unsettled ace Mauro Zarate on loan as the club are looking to recover the EUR21 million they paid for him.

Lecce
Lecce defender Souleymane Diamoutene is close to moving to Monaco, with the player himself declaring that he is willing to make the switch.

Napoli
Giuseppe Rossi's agent has thanked Napoli for their interest but conceded the Villarreal striker would not be making a move to the Partenopei.

Novara
Novara vice president Massimo De Salvo insisted that the club have not contacted Palermo about the possible return of striker Pablo Gonzalez.

Palermo
Novara vice president Massimo De Salvo insisted that the club have not contacted Palermo about the possible return of striker Pablo Gonzalez.

Parma
Parma could reportedly turn their attention to David Trezeguet, following difficulties in landing their targets Cristian Pasquato and Amauri.

Siena
Siena are reportedly very close to reaching an agreement with Palermo for striker Pablo Gonzalez, who played on loan at Novara last season.

Udinese
Francesco Guidolin admits that the Europa League draw has not been kind to Udinese after they were put together with Atletico, Rennes and Sion.