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Thursday, December 29, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports linking Arsenal with a loan move for Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff because he has that position covered.

Aston Villa
Enda Stevens is on his way to Aston Villa, but Coach Alex McLeish has warned that he must prove that he is deserving of a Premier League role.

Blackburn
Blackburn are on red alert after Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero revealed he has no plans to retire when he leaves Juventus next summer.

Bolton
Jussi Jaaskelainen admits it would be a big blow to lose Gary Cahill but believes Bolton's squad is deep enough to handle his possible exit.

Chelsea
Barcelona want re-sign young Oriol Romeu from Chelsea in order to fill the void left by the likely departure of Seydou Keita in the summer.

Everton
Tim Howard believes dipping into the January transfer market would 'breathe some fresh life' into Everton, as they target a top-10 finish.

Fulham
Fulham are to kick-off the battle for Billy Sharp's signature, with the Cottagers set to make a GBP3.5 million bid for the Doncaster striker.

Liverpool
Coach Kenny Dalglish believes Liverpool should be in a better position in the league but recognises they must do their talking on the pitch.

Manchester City
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he would not hesitate in signing Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez if the opportunity presented itself.

Manchester United
Manchester United face competition from Barcelona for PSV Eindhoven fullback Jetro Willems, who is being viewed as the 'new Gary Neville'.

Newcastle United
In-demand Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote has insisted he is happy on Tyneside amid speculation his club might sell him next month.

Norwich City
Defender Zak Whitbread claims to be enjoying Norwich's hectic festive fixture list, ahead of their sixth game of the month against Fulham.

Queens Park Rangers
QPR manager Neil Warnock believes the club can be excited about the rest of the season if they can bring in up to four players in January.

Stoke City
Stoke City coach Tony Pulis has warned his team not to get ahead of themselves, especially after a remarkable 12 months that they have had.

Sunderland
Martin O'Neill has echoed the sentiments of predecessor Steve Bruce and admitted that a lack of cutting edge has held Sunderland back in 2011.

Swansea City
Swansea City midfielder Kemy Agustien was content to help the team by switching to an unfamiliar right-back position against QPR on Tuesday.

Tottenham
Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp is ready to press ahead with a January move for Marseille striker Loic Remy, who could cost them GBP24 million.

West Brom
West Brom's veteran midfielder Zoltan Gera has admitted the club's backing has helped him come to terms with his latest serious knee injury.

Wigan Athletic
Real Betis may have to give up their hopes of landing Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, as his EUR4 million fee may be too steep for the club.

Wolverhampton
Winger Stephen Hunt has called for Wolves to put their bodies on the line as they battle to stay clear of the relegation dogfight in 2012.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao announced that they have renewed the contract of midfielder Inigo Perez, who is now tied to the San Mames until June 2015.

Atletico Madrid
Metalist Kharkiv midfielder Jose Sosa admits he would welcome a move back to a big European outfit, after he was linked to Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona
Barcelona want re-sign young Oriol Romeu from Chelsea in order to fill the void left by the likely departure of Seydou Keita in the summer.

Espanyol
Espanyol are reportedly pondering a January offer for Fiorentina attacker Alessio Cerci, who has three goals in 11 games so far this season.

Getafe
Malaga are looking a new keeper in January and are considering a bid for Carlos Kameni of Espanyol or Jordi Codina and Oscar Ustari of Getafe.

Granada
Granada captain Manuel Lucena admits 3 years ago the club were in such a bad situation, they would not even dream of playing in the La Liga.

Levante
Levante captain Sergio Ballesteros has played 35 out of possible 38 games in 2011, making him one of the most active veterans in the La Liga.

Malaga
Malaga are looking a new keeper in January and are considering a bid for Carlos Kameni of Espanyol or Jordi Codina and Oscar Ustari of Getafe.

Osasuna
Osasuna will begin training on Thursday minus Nekounam, Lamah, Ibrahima, Raitala, Ricardo and Reka, who were given permission to return late.

Racing Santander
Sevilla have reportedly identified Racing defender Alvaro as replacement for Marcin Caceres, who seems certain to joining Juventus in January.

Rayo Vallecano
Philadelphia Union star striker Freddy Adu is set to spend two weeks in training with Rayo Vallecano squad as he hopes to continue his growth.

Real Betis
Real Betis may have to give up their hopes of landing Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame, as his EUR4 million fee may be too steep for the club.

Real Madrid
Chelsea are interested in Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, who has had to settle for a place behind Karim Benzema in the starting line-up.

Real Mallorca
Nigerian striker Marvin Ogunjimi could make his debut for Real Mallorca in their Copa del Rey first leg clash against Real Sociedad next week.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad star Antoine Griezmann admits he is happy to have the support of the fans again after courting trouble by flirting with Atletico.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza midfielder Leo Ponzio admits he is excited about the possibility of returning to River Plate and to be closer to his family.

Sevilla
Sevilla have reportedly identified Racing defender Alvaro as replacement for Marcin Caceres, who seems certain to joining Juventus in January.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon are in negotiations to take Juventus defender Marco Motta on a loan deal with an option to purchase at the end of the season.

Valencia
It was reported that Valencia are very close to reaching an agreement to extend the contract of midfielder Ever Banega until 2015 or 2016.

Villarreal
Nilmar's agent revealed that Roma have made an offer for the striker, but Villarreal are determined to retain him until his contract expires.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan have rubbished rumours that Alexandre Pato will leave San Siro for Paris Saint-Germain in January in a mega deal worth EUR50 million.

AS Roma
Nilmar's agent revealed that Roma have made an offer for the striker, but Villarreal are determined to retain him until his contract expires.

Atalanta
It was reported that Serie B outfit Varese have identified Atalanta striker Matteo Ardemagni as a possible target during the winter market.

Bologna
Bologna could turn their attention to Juventus defender Frederik Sorensen, as the Rossoblu struggle secure the signature of Andrea Mantovani.

Cagliari
It was reported that Sampdoria midfielder Daniele Dessena could join Cagliari on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Catania
Adrian Ricchiuti seems destined to leave Catania in January, but the striker has insisted that he would prefer to stay with the Rossazzurri.

Cesena
It was reported that Cesena are currently engaged in negotiation with Napoli for the purchase of veteran second striker Mario Alberto Santana.

Chievo
The future of Armin Bacinovic at Palermo remains in doubt, as the Slovenian midfielder continues to be a January target for Chievo Verona.

Fiorentina
Espanyol are reportedly pondering a January offer for Fiorentina attacker Alessio Cerci, who has three goals in 11 games so far this season.

Genoa
Fiorentina will allow Alberto Gilardino to join Genoa during the January transfer window, but only if they can get in a replacement first.

Inter Milan
Lucas' agent has revealed that Inter have made a bid worth around EUR20 million for the midfielder, but Sao Paulo are determined to keep him.

Juventus
Sporting Gijon are in negotiations to take Juventus defender Marco Motta on a loan deal with an option to purchase at the end of the season.

Lazio
Sporting CP are interested in acquiring the signature of Lazio goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo, who is now third choice for the Biancoceleste.

Lecce
Lecce boss Serse Cosmi could welcome 2 new arrivals in January - striker Gianvito Plasmati from Nocerina and defender Erminio Rullo of Modena.

Napoli
Metalist Kharkiv midfielder Jose Sosa has confessed that the disappointment of failing to impose himself while at Napoli still lingers on.

Novara
Novara director Mauro Pederzoli declared that the club have pulled out of the race to sign Giuseppe Mascara on loan in January from Napoli.

Palermo
Midfielders Egidio Arevalo Rios of Club Tijuana and Milan Badelj from Dinamo Zagreb are the latest names to be linked with a move to Palermo.

Parma
Parma could boost their squad over the next few days with the capture of veteran defender Matteo Ferrari, who is available on a free transfer.

Siena
Siena announced they have reached an agreement with Sassuolo for the transfer of Gennaro Troianiello on a loan deal with the right to buy.

Udinese
Udinese have moved to deny reports linking striker Antonio Floro Flores with a transfer away from the Stadio Friuli during the January market.