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Saturday, January 7, 2012

EPL

Arsenal
Fiorentina are reportedly thinking about taking Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Aston Villa
Manager Alex McLeish is hoping that goalkeeper Shay Given will return from injury for Aston Villa's next Premier League game against Everton.

Blackburn
Steve Kean admits Blackburn are in a position where they will have to listen to any offers for Junior Hoilett, as his contract is running down.

Bolton
Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan was relieved Everton counterpart Tim Howard's freak goal did not cost the Trotters points on Wednesday night.

Chelsea
Defender Patrick van Aanholt has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Wigan was terminated by mutual consent between all three parties.

Everton
Phil Jagielka is out of action for up to 6 weeks with a knee injury, while Everton boss David Moyes admits it could affect their winter plans.

Fulham
Fulham coach Martin Jol is interested in Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Eyong Enoh and could make a move for the player in the next three weeks.

Liverpool
Liverpool are through to the 4th round of the FA Cup after eliminating Oldham thanks to goals by Bellamy, Gerrard, Shelvey, Carroll and Downing.

Manchester City
Manchester City head coach Roberto Mancini believes their FA Cup triumph last season has provided the impetus for this season's title charge.

Manchester United
Manchester Utd reportedly sent scout Martin Ferguson to watch Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca during their Copa del Rey clash against Osasuna.

Newcastle United
Harry Redknapp could be interested in Newcastle striker Demba Ba, after suggesting there is a release clause in his contract at St James' Park.

Norwich City
Paul Lambert has defended Norwich star Bradley Johnson, insisting that he is not a cheat, following comments from Joey Barton and Neil Warnock.

Queens Park Rangers
It was reported that Fulham have rejected a bid from Queens Park Rangers for Andrew Johnson, but the striker could still be sold this month.

Stoke City
Gillingham's FA Cup third-round match with Stoke on Saturday will go ahead after the League Two club reached an agreement with Kent Police.

Sunderland
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has insisted he has had no contact from Arsenal over midfielder Kieran Richardson, despite media reports.

Swansea City
New Swansea City signing Gylfi Sigurdsson hopes he can follow the example of former Hoffenheim team-mate Demba Ba by getting among the goals.

Tottenham
Harry Redknapp could be interested in Newcastle striker Demba Ba, after suggesting there is a release clause in his contract at St James' Park.

West Brom
Roy Hodgson is closing in on the capture of Dundee Utd's Scott Allan and claims the midfielder would be an 'interesting signing' for West Brom.

Wigan Athletic
Defender Patrick van Aanholt has returned to Chelsea after his loan spell at Wigan was terminated by mutual consent between all three parties.

Wolverhampton
Boro, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on George Elokobi's situation at Wolves as they weigh up moves for the full-back.

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao star striker Fernando Llorente has been able to train without problems, but he is still a doubt for their clash against Getafe.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke believes this is the best time for his side to win away from home, now that they have a new coach on the bench.

Barcelona
Manchester Utd reportedly sent scout Martin Ferguson to watch Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenca during their Copa del Rey clash against Osasuna.

Espanyol
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino insists their Copa first leg defeat to Cordoba will not affect his team ahead of the clash against Barcelona.

Getafe
Getafe are looking to register their third consecutive victory when they take on Athletic Bilbao, who have dropped 12 points away from home.

Granada
Granada are hoping to pick up points for the fourth time in five games when they take on Real Madrid, who have lost only one match at home.

Levante
Arouna Kone admits he is relieved by the fact that he is not involved in the African Nations Cup because Levante are his priority this year.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is set to reintroduce Weligton and Maresca into his squad for the clash against direct rival Atletico Madrid.

Osasuna
Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar has warned Osasuna to be wary of Sociedad, who are their direct rival 'in everyway', despite their league position.

Racing Santander
Racing are determined to pick up points for the fourth straight game when they face Zaragoza, who are still looking for their first away win.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are hoping to avoid their third consecutive defeat when they take on Sevilla, who are looking for their second away victory.

Real Betis
Real Betis are looking to register their third consecutive win when they take on Sporting Gijon, who are keen to avoid their fifth away defeat.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has made it clear that Kaka is still a part of his plans, despite speculation linking him to Paris St-Germain.

Real Mallorca
Mallorca are hoping to avoid their second consecutive defeat when they take on Levante, who have dropped only three points at home this season.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are hoping to pick up points for the sixth consecutive game when they take on Osasuna, who are looking for their second away win.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are desperate to avoid their sixth consecutive defeat when they take on Racing, who are hoping to register their third home win.

Sevilla
Coach Marcelino said Sevilla deserved better in their first leg clash with Valencia as his team controlled the game even after falling behind.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon are hoping to register their second win in five games when they take on Betis, who have dropped 11 points at home this season.

Valencia
Valencia head coach Unai Emery was happy to see his team played a complete game against Sevilla, but admitted it was not a great performance.

Villarreal
Villarreal are desperate to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Valencia, who are looking for their fifth away victory.

Serie A

AC Milan
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri could rest Kevin Prince Boateng on Sunday to ensure that he is available for their derby against Inter.

AS Roma
Bad news for AS Roma manager Luis Enrique after it was confirmed that Pablo Daniel Osvaldo is sidelined for two months with a thigh injury.

Atalanta
The agent of German Denis expects Atalanta to take up the option to sign him from Udinese in the summer after settling in well at the club.

Bologna
Juventus are prepared to sell a 50 per cent share in Frederik Sorensen this January if Bologna are willing to meet his EUR3 million valuation.

Cagliari
Cagliari are determined to avoid their third consecutive defeat when they take on Genoa, who are hoping to register their third away victory.

Catania
Catania have been linked with two other names, midfielder Thiago Neves, who is owned by Al Hilal and striker Jo from Internacional Porto Alegre.

Cesena
Cesena are hoping to avoid their third consecutive defeat when they take on Udinese, who are confident of registering their eighth home win.

Chievo
Chievo are hoping to pick up points for the third consecutive game when they take on AS Roma, who have dropped 10 points at home this season.

Fiorentina
Fiorentina are reportedly thinking about taking Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Genoa
Juventus are prepared to sell a 50 per cent share in Frederik Sorensen this January if Genoa are willing to meet his EUR3 million valuation.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan coach Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that striker Mauro Zarate and midfielder Wesley Sneijder will not leave the club this month.

Juventus
Palermo target Michele Pazienza could exit Juventus this month, but only if the Bianconeri bring in a replacement first, according to his agent.

Lazio
Lazio manager Edy Reja believes it would be like having new signing if Hernanes and Djibril Cisse can play 100 per cent to their abilities.

Lecce
Lecce are desperate to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Juventus, who are looking to register their fourth away win.

Napoli
It was reported that Napoli could try to bring in Antonio Candreva in order to give Walter Mazzarri a new midfielder to replace Mario Santana.

Novara
Novara are hoping to pick up points for the third time in five games when they face Fiorentina, who are still looking for their first away win.

Palermo
Palermo target Michele Pazienza could exit Juventus this month, but only if the Bianconeri bring in a replacement first, according to his agent.

Parma
Youngster Fabio Borini is focused on earning himself a permanent Roma contract once his loan deal from Parma expires at the end of the season.

Siena
Siena are hoping to avoid their fourth defeat in five fixtures when they take on Lazio, who are currently the best away team in the league.

Udinese
The agent of German Denis expects Atalanta to take up the option to sign him from Udinese in the summer after settling in well at the club.