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Saturday, August 6, 2011

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao will have to get through Trabzonspor in the Europa League qualifying - the last time they met was in the UEFA Cup 7 years ago.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano was optimistic after his team were pair against Vitoria Guimaraes, claiming it will be a balanced clash.

Barcelona
Ibrahim Afellay's agent has made it clear that the star midfielder is happy at Barcelona and has no interest in leaving the club this summer.

Betis
Real Betis demolished Welsh outfit Neath 9-0 in a pre-season friendly after striker Jonathan Pereira stole the show by scoring seven times.

Espanyol
Daniel Pablo Osvaldo's future will become clear next week when Espanyol sports director Ramon Planes meet with the striker's agent on Monday.

Getafe
Borja Fernandez's proposed transfer from Getafe to Deportivo La Coruna is in doubt after it was discovered that he is still carrying an injury.

Granada
Granada defender Allan Nyom is delighted with the arrival of two other French players and the chance to test their skills against top players.

Malaga
Santi Cazorla will become Malaga's seventh international player, after the winger was summoned for Spain's next friendly meeting against Italy.

Osasuna
It was reported that Osasuna have identified Le Mans' Belgian striker Roland Lamah as an alternative, should they fail to bring in Luis Garcia.

Racing Santander
Christian Stuani's agent has confirmed contacts with Racing Santander and stated that the Reggina striker would love to join the Spanish side.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano defeated Pozoblanco 3-0 in a pre-season friendly match after Lass, Jose Movilla and Nestor Susaeta each managed to score a goal.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid defender Pepe is not thinking about rivals Barcelona and insisted that his side will fight for all the trophies in the new season.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca goalkeeper Dudu Aouate and striker Tomer Hemed have been included in Israel's squad for their next clash against Ivory Coast.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are optimistic of sealing the deal to bring in Carlos Vela and Abel Aguilar and are currently in advance talks for their moves.

Real Zaragoza
It was reported that Real Zaragoza have agreed to allow Raul Goni to join Cartagena on a season-long loan, once the club return from England.

Sevilla
Sevilla coach Marcelino Garcia Toral was unhappy that his side will be facing Hannover, but believes their opponents felt the same way too.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon will not have their new jersey ready for the season opening match, after Kappa was forced to redesign following fans' protest.

Valencia
Valencia head coach Unai Emery is delighted with the arrival of Sergio Canales and said situations have pushed them to look for such players.

Serie A

AC Milan
Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri admits he has got a tough choice on who will partner Zlatan Ibrahimovic against Inter in the Italian Super Cup.

Atalanta
Guido Marilungo's agent has claimed that the young striker is doing well in the pre-season and motivated to do well in Serie A with Atalanta.

Bologna
Federico Casarini's agent cannot imagine the midfielder will be leaving Bologna, since he has just renewed his contract for another five years.

Cagliari
Cagliari are reportedly ready to pull off a great coup with the signing of Juventus midfielder Albin Ekdal, who has been dropped from the team.

Catania
It was reported that Fiorentina have made a EUR12 million offer for the acquisition of Maxi Lopez, who is valued at EUR20 million by Catania.

Cesena
It has been confirmed that Cesena have succeeded in acquiring the services of Martinho, who will arrive from Catania on a season-long loan.

Chievo
Midfielder Rinaldo Cruzado has realised his dream of returning to Europe after arriving in Italy to sign a three-year contract with Chievo.

Fiorentina
It was reported that Fiorentina have made a EUR12 million offer for the acquisition of Maxi Lopez, who is valued at EUR20 million by Catania.

Genoa
Marco Borriello of Roma is the latest big name striker to be associated with ambitious club Genoa, who could offer Palacios as part exchange.

Inter Milan
It is increasingly unlikely Dejan Stankovic will take part in the Italian Super Cup between Inter and AC Milan due to his recent knee injury.

Juventus
Palermo will hold talks with Juventus at some point over the next few days to discuss a possible move for Amauri, who is valued at EUR7 million.

Lazio
Lazio manager Edy Reja has suggested that he would not stop the club from selling Mauro Zarate, as it is hard to keep seven strikers happy.

Lecce
Lecce are reportedly considering a move for young AS Roma defender Alessandro Crescenzi and are also working to bring back Andrea Bertolacci.

Napoli
Torino are reportedly hoping to convince Napoli to let go of Leandro Rinaudo following the disagreement between the Partenopei and the defender.

Novara
Novara have announced that young striker Stefano Beltrame is set to join Juventus this summer after both sides agreed to a co-ownership deal.

Palermo
Palermo will hold talks with Juventus at some point over the next few days to discuss a possible move for Amauri, who is valued at EUR7 million.

Parma
Parma announced they have agreed to loan midfielder Filipe Vilaca Oliveira to Videoton, who are coached by Paulo Sousa, a former Ducali player.

Roma
Marco Borriello of Roma is the latest big name striker to be associated with ambitious club Genoa, who could offer Palacios as part exchange.

Siena
Siena sports director Giorgio Perinetti has admitted that he is interested in midfielder Alessandro Gazzi, but Bari are hoping to keep him.

Udinese
Udinese president Gianpaolo Pozzo is looking forward to the Champions League test against Arsenal, labelling it as a stimulating challenge.

Friday, August 5, 2011

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
It was reported that Mikel Balenziaga has signed a three-year deal with Real Valladolid on a three-year after he was dropped from Bilbao's plan.

Barcelona
Chelsea have completed the GBP4.35 million signing of Oriol Romeu on a four-year deal but Barcelona have reserved the right to buy him back.

Betis
Dnipro have made a new offer worth EUR4 million for Real Betis striker Achille Emana after their initial bid of EUR3 million but turned down.

Espanyol
Espanyol sports director Ramon Planes has underlined the club's stance that Osvaldo will only be allowed to leave if their asking price is met.

Getafe
Getafe striker Javier Arizmendi is set to join Neuchatel Xamax, where he will be reunited with his former Deportivo coach, Joaquin Caparros.

Granada
It was reported that Real Madrid B midfielder Fran Rico is just one step away from joining Granada for a reportedly EUR1 million transfer fee.

Levante
Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez admitted that his side need to improve quickly this month or they will struggle for survival this season.

Malaga
Malaga striker Solomon Rondon welcomes the jump in the level of competition for places following the arrival of veteran Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Osasuna
Atletico de Madrid midfielder Raul Garcia is again being linked with a return to Osasuna as he is not in Gregorio Manzano's plan this season.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander star Adrian Gonzalez is confident that his team will to just as well as last season, despite the club's financial situation.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano have announced the appointment of their new CEO Antonio Fernandez Monterrubio, who held the same position in Xerez for 4 years.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain admits he is sick over the continuous speculation linking the club with moves for new strikers this summer.

Real Mallorca
It was reported that Villarreal are interested in Mallorca midfielder Jonathan de Guzman and are hoping to pry him away with EUR6 million bid.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier is reportedly ready to let go of Mikel Labaka and Alex Albistegi before their tour of Italy this week.

Real Zaragoza
It has been revealed that Real Zaragoza will only need to pay EUR86,000 for the EUR8.6 million transfer of ex-Benfica keeper Roberto Jimenez.

Sevilla
Sevilla's teenager Campana has inherit Diego Capel's no16 jersey after signing his first profesional contract at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado has admitted that the four games in five days are vital to their preparation for the upcoming campaign.

Valencia
Valencia president Manuel Llorente is worried that Barcelona and Real Madrid's domination will turn the La Liga into another 'Scottish League'.

Villarreal
It was reported that Villarreal are interested in Mallorca midfielder Jonathan de Guzman and are hoping to pry him away with EUR6 million bid.