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Friday, December 30, 2011

EPL

Arsenal
It was reported that Arsenal are preparing a EUR14 million offer for the January transfer of midfielder Juan Manual Vargas from Fiorentina.

Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is operating on a sell-to-buy basis at Villa Park but does not expect to do much business in the winter market.

Blackburn
Blackburn manager Steve Kean has revealed that defender Martin Olsson could return from injury to face Manchester United on New Year's Eve.

Bolton
Chelsea have had an offer of GBP7 million for Tim Cahill accepted by Bolton, and have already begun to discuss personal terms with the player.

Chelsea
Chelsea's John Terry is proud to have spent his entire playing career at Stamford Bridge, but could fulfil his managerial goals elsewhere.

Everton
Everton manager David Moyes said James McFadden is closing in on his first start for over 15 months and believes he has matured as a player.

Fulham
Martin Jol is backing Fulham youngster Kerim Frei to fill the void left by their injured players and hopefully become a regular for the side.

Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish has ruled out a change of philosophy and believes the only thing Liverpool are missing in front of goal is a bit of confidence.

Manchester City
Yaya Toure wants to delay his departure for the Africa Cup of Nations in order to help Manchester City through a hectic start to the New Year.

Manchester United
Ryan Giggs feels the wealth of experience available to Manchester Utd could give them the edge in this season's Premier League title race.

Newcastle United
Newcastle coach Alan Pardew believes the Magpies are a far more stable club now than when he began his reign against Liverpool 12 months ago.

Norwich City
Norwich are being linked with Chris Gunter of Nottingham Forest, even though Paul Lambert has stated that he is not looking for a defender.

Queens Park Rangers
Veteran striker Heidar Helguson has penned an extended contract with Queens Park Rangers to keep him at Loftus Road until the summer of 2013.

Stoke City
Boss Tony Pulis has indicated it could be a quiet January transfer window for Stoke, with the focus more on outgoing personnel than new faces.

Sunderland
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill wants to get to know all of his players and those out on loans before making any decision for the market.

Swansea City
It was reported that Swansea are considering a bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Lassad Nouioui, who could make the move for EUR2 million.

Tottenham
Tottenham and Udinese will do battle in the January transfer window for teenage striker Filip Kostic, who is currently playing for Radnicki.

West Brom
It was reported that West Brom and Wigan have identified Dundee United captain Jon Daly as a possible target for the January transfer window.

Wigan Athletic
It was reported that Wigan and West Brom have identified Dundee United captain Jon Daly as a possible target for the January transfer window.

Wolverhampton
Wolves midfielder Nenad Milijas must now serve a three-match ban, having lost his appeal against the red card he received against Arsenal.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Former Bilbao captain Joseba Etxeberria believes coach Marcelo Bielsa is perfect for the club, but knows the new project needs time to grow.

Atletico Madrid
Sevilla midfielder Jose Gomez Campana would welcome the arrival of Jose Antonio Reyes, who is currently negotiating his move from Atletico.

Barcelona
Spain U21 international Isaac Cuenca is reportedly on the verge of signing a new deal with Barcelona, despite interest from top English sides.

Espanyol
It was reported that Malaga have dropped their interest in Racing goalkeeper Tono as they focus their attention on Carlos Kameni of Espanyol.

Getafe
Pedro Leon admits he is unlikely to remain with Getafe, following news that Real Madrid have offered his services to Uruguayan side Penarol.

Granada
Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche could return to parent club Villarreal in January as Granada need the extra money to bring in a new striker.

Levante
Levante have identified Club America striker Christian Benitez as a potential signing if they qualify for European competition next season.

Malaga
It was reported that Malaga have dropped their interest in Racing goalkeeper Tono as they focus their attention on Carlos Kameni of Espanyol.

Osasuna
Osasuna defender Jon Echaide has stepped up his recovery from a torn knee ligament after joining the squad in their first training session.

Racing Santander
It was reported that Malaga have dropped their interest in Racing goalkeeper Tono as they focus their attention on Carlos Kameni of Espanyol.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo midfielder Roberto Trashorras said his team have confidence in what they are doing and believe it is possible for them to beat Sevilla.

Real Betis
Striker Roque Santa Cruz is aware of interest from Cruzeiro, but he is determined to help Real Betis consolidate their position in La Liga.

Real Madrid
Gremio sporting director Paulo Pelaipe has revealed that Real Madrid are lining up an early January bid for young defender Mario Fernandes.

Real Mallorca
Mallorca midfielder Fernando Tissone is not worried about playing 6 games in January and believes they have improved since changing coach.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad striker Joseba Llorente said his team are excited about being involved in two competitions as it means more opportunity to play.

Real Zaragoza
Novara have reportedly joined Atalanta in the race to sign Real Zaragoza-owned defender Matteo Contini, who is currently on loan at Siena.

Sevilla
Sevilla midfielder Jose Gomez Campana would welcome the arrival of Jose Antonio Reyes, who is currently negotiating his move from Atletico.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon president Manuel Vega has promised the club will work hard to reverse their situation and make 2012 a year of complete success.

Valencia
Midfielder Pablo Hernandez said Valencia cannot be considered the favourites to win any competition that has Real Madrid and Barcelona in it.

Villarreal
Marcos Senna has appologised for Villarreal's shambolic performance against Miranda, but insisted his team have not forgotten how to play.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan sports director Ariedo Braida has revealed that Stephan El Shaarawy could end up at Torino next month for regular first-team football.

AS Roma
Roma midfielder Erik Lamela maintained that there are no ill feelings between himself and Pablo Osvaldo, following their bust-up in November.

Atalanta
Atalanta striker German Denis has urged his team-mates to focus only on footballing matters and to continue pushing the club up the table.

Bologna
Bologna director Roberto Zanzi has denied any interest for Napoli's Guiseppe Mascara, insisting that their offensive department is complete.

Cagliari
Roberto Acquafresca, who is currently out on loan at Bologna, is reportedly willing to return to Cagliari for the fourth time in his career.

Catania
Catania director Pietro Lo Monaco said the club will give Milan until December 31 before they start to consider other offers for Maxi Lopez.

Cesena
It was reported that Cesena have taken an interest in Sampdoria striker Nicola Pozzi, following his performance for the Doriani this season.

Chievo
Chievo director Giovanni Sartori has denied any interest in Palermo midfielder Armin Bacinovic and they are more likely to bring in a striker.

Fiorentina
It was reported that Arsenal are preparing a EUR14 million offer for the January transfer of midfielder Juan Manual Vargas from Fiorentina.

Genoa
Genoa sports director Stefano Capozucca is optimistic that the club can complete the transfer of Alberto Gilardino before the Cagliari clash.

Inter Milan
Emiliano Viviano will discuss the possibility of leaving Inter Milan on a loan deal in January in an effort to make Italy's Euro 2012 squad.

Juventus
It seems Juventus striker Amauri are likely to make the switch to the Premier League with Spurs, Fulham and QPR reportedly keen to have him.

Lazio
Internazionale are not expected to take up their option of keeping Lazio loanee Mauro Zarate on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

Lecce
Lecce goalkeeper Julio Sergio has insisted Roma have not contacted him about a return to Olimpico, but admitted he would welcome the move.

Napoli
Bologna director Roberto Zanzi has denied any interest for Napoli's Guiseppe Mascara, insisting that their offensive department is complete.

Novara
Novara have reportedly joined Atalanta in the race to sign Real Zaragoza-owned defender Matteo Contini, who is currently on loan at Siena.

Palermo
It was reported that Palermo have reached an agreement with Club Tijuana for the EUR2.9 million transfer of Uruguayan midfielder Arevalo Rios.

Parma
Juan Pablo Carrizo's agent insisted Parma are the only club to have showed real interest in the Lazio keeper, following links to River Plate.

Siena
Novara have reportedly joined Atalanta in the race to sign Real Zaragoza-owned defender Matteo Contini, who is currently on loan at Siena.

Udinese
Udinese and Tottenham will do battle in the January transfer window for teenage striker Filip Kostic, who is currently playing for Radnicki.