Serie A

AC Milan
Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati was stunned with the second penalty awarded to Barcelona, saying that even the Blaugrana did not expect it.

AS Roma
Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago wants to prolong his stay at Roma, but concedes that the Giallorossi and Real Madrid will have the final say.

Atalanta
Andrea Masiello's future seems uncertain after the Atalanta defender's name was taken down from the Orobici's website following his arrest.

Bologna
Bologna central midfielder Rene Krhin has underwent surgery for ruptured knee ligament and is set to be sidelined for the next five months.

Cagliari
It has been confirmed that Cagliari are likely to hold their last three home matches against Catania, Chievo Verona and Juventus in Trieste.

Catania
It was reported that Catania director Pietro Lo Monaco is interested in Universidad de Chile star Marcelo Diaz, who is also wanted by Basel.

Cesena
Cesena beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima U18 squad 6-0 in a friendly thanks to goals scored by Del Nero, Malonga, Rennella, Ceccarelli, Filippi and Cica.

Chievo
It was reported that Chievo are one of four Italian clubs that are keeping a close watch on Santiago Wanderers midfielder Sebastian Ubilla.

Fiorentina
Zenit St Petersburg head coach Luciano Spalletti has cooled suggestions that he could move to Fiorentina, insisting that he is happy abroad.

Genoa
Porto-owned midfielder Fernando Belluschi has made it clear that he wants to continue his adventure with Genoa after adapting well to the club.

Inter Milan
Inter Milan director Marco Branca has revealed that they will have to hand over almost EUR14 million to Porto if they opt to keep Fredy Guarin.

Juventus
Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella is being tipped to win a place in the Bianconeri first team this weekend after his goal against Napoli.

Lazio
It was reported that Lazio coach Edy Reja and director Igli Tare have enquired about the availability of Brescia midfielder Omar El Kaddouri.

Lecce
Lecce midfielder Guillermo Giacomazzi said his side do not consider themselves relegated and are looking to close the 5-points gap to safety.

Napoli
Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has defended his cautious approach in fielding youngsters, insisting that you cannot finish third with kids.

Novara
Novara midfielder Marco Rigoni admits that his side are facing the decisive moment in their campaign ahead of the home clash against Genoa.

Palermo
Palermo are aware that it will take some effort to get a result against Juventus, especially with half of their team out injured or banned.

Parma
The agent of Sebastian Giovinco has claimed that Barcelona are interested in signing the Parma forward, who is now realising his potential.

Siena
Siena defender Andrea Rossi has urged his team-mates to take full advantage of Atalanta's drop in form when both sides clash at the weekend.

Udinese
It was reported that Parma are considering a move for Udinese striker Paulo Vitor Barreto, who has struggled this season with physical problems.