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I would never join AC Milan - Palacio
The Argentine has no intention to leave his current club any time soon and has stressed that he has a good relationship with Andrea Stramaccioni

West Ham interested in Ambrosini - agent
The 35-year-old's contract with AC Milan expires at the end of the season and Sam Allardyce's side are among those targeting a move for the Italian this summer

Santos: Neymar only wants Barca
The Brazilian club's vice-president has confirmed the youngster's interest in a move to Camp Nou but is expecting a massive counter-offer from Real Madrid

No Roma interest in Marcos Rocha, says agent
The Atletico Mineiro full-back's representative says he has not received any contact from the Italian capital, despite reports to the contrary

Julio Cesar coy on future move as QPR exit is confirmed
The goalkeeper has been told by Harry Redknapp that he will be sold during the summer following the club's relegation to the Championship, but will feature against Liverpool

AC Milan ponder €15m swoop for Xabi Alonso
The experienced midfielder is unsure about his future at the Santiago Bernabeu and the Rossoneri are closely monitoring his situation

Arsenal in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Yaya Sanogo from Auxerre, confirms Wenger
The 20-year-old has notched eight goals in seven Ligue 2 outings this term, including four in one game, while the Gunners boss again dismissed talk of a move for Wayne Rooney

Icardi flattered by Inter link
The young attacker is honoured by the reported interest from the Giuseppe Meazza side and has explained his decision to leave Barcelona two years ago

De Vrij signs Feyenoord extension until 2015
The centre-back has ended speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League by joining Jordy Clasie in signing a new deal with the Eredivisie giants

Juventus line up Piszczek as Lichtsteiner replacement
The Serie A champions could decide to cash in on the Switzerland international and have their eyes on the Bundesliga star

Rooney 'hell bent' on leaving Manchester United
The England international has told friends he is convinced there is 'no way back' for him at Old Trafford and that he is desperate to seal a move away from the club this summer

Falcao is throwing his career away by signing for Monaco
The Colombian is quite rightly regarded as one of the most lethal finishers in world football but he now seems set to take a step down in level solely for financial gain

Chamakh hints at Bordeaux return
The 29-year-old does not expect to stay at the Emirates Stadium and admits to a feeling of "nostalgia" for his former side, unable to see himself playing for another French club

All will become clear soon - Lewandowski
The Borussia Dortmund forward says his future will be revealed at the end of the season and insists that a transfer is not on his mind at the moment

Ramos: Which clubs can bid €1 billion for Ronaldo?
The Spain defender feels that his team-mate is happy at Real Madrid despite persistent rumours of a move to Paris Saint-Germain

Falcao ignoring Monaco speculation
The Colombian has stressed that he is under contract at Atletico Madrid, despite rumours that the principality club have secured his signature

Kovacic expects Modric to stay at Real Madrid
The former Tottenham playmaker has been linked with a move to Italy but the Inter youngster feels his compatriot will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu

Bonucci: I never feared Conte leaving
The Bianconeri boss was reportedly ready to leave if the club did not bring in a host of top-quality players this summer, but the defender insists he always imagined he would stay

Isco to join Manchester City - if they hire Pellegrini
The Spain starlet is ready to snub a move to Paris Saint-Germain and follow his Malaga coach to the Etihad Stadium as the beaten FA Cup finalists look to strike a €30 million deal

Zapata desperate for AC Milan stay
The Colombia international is scheduled to return to Villarreal this summer but he is taking CEO Adriano Galliani's recent praise of his performances as a promising sign

Heynckes confirms 'offers from abroad'
The 68-year-old coach is to be replaced at the Bayern Munich at the end of the season by Pep Guardiola but he is ruling out taking on another job elsewhere in Germany

De Laurentiis: Mazzarri has four days to decide Napoli future
The Tuscan coach is reportedly being courted by both Inter and Roma and the Partenopei supremo wants a stop to the constant speculation by the end of the week

Tottenham launch €12m David Villa bid
The Barcelona star wants to leave Camp Nou but any deal could hinge on Champions League qualification, with the Londoners ready to sell Emmanuel Adebayor

Ancelotti: Fifty per cent chance I'll leave PSG
The Parisiens have already confirmed that they have rejected an approach from Real Madrid for the Italian coach, who landed the Ligue 1 title last weekend

Neymar to discuss future after Paulista final
The 21-year-old striker has been heavily linked with a move to Europe this summer and his father says talks with Santos will be held later in May

'Falcao is 90 per cent coming to Monaco'
The French club's goalkeeper has claimed that the Colombia international is certain to move to the Stade Louis II unless the Blancos make a late bid for the striker

'Barcelona and Neymar need one another'
The ex-Atletico Madrid star claims the 21-year-old would be a perfect fit at Camp Nou as the move would satisfy both parties and thus prove beneficial in the long run

Agger: Eriksen the kind of player Liverpool need
The Danish centre-back would like to see his compatriot join the Reds from Ajax this summer, and says he would fit perfectly into Brendan Rodgers' style of passing play

Xavi against Barcelona overhaul
There are those that believe the Blaugrana need to revamp their squad but the influential midfielder is confident they have sufficient quality in their ranks

Marotta rules out Ibrahimovic Juventus return
The Bianconeri have been linked with a summer swoop for their former forward, but any possible deal now appears to be dead in the water

Galliani denies transfer talks between Milan & Madrid
The Rossoneri have been linked with several Blancos players, including former San Siro favourite Kaka

Lucas Moura: Neymar will know when to move
The in-demand striker has been heavily linked with both Barcelona and Bayern Munich and his Brazil team-mate thinks that a move overseas would be the perfect experience

 

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Tite & Paulinho hug sparks transfer speculation
The Corinthians coach and midfielder shared what many are speculating as a goodbye hug following the club’s Paulista victory over Santos

Dunga interested in bringing Robinho back to Brazil
The former Selecao coach admitted his interest in signing the AC Milan forward this summer

Fernandinho tweets desire to join Manchester City
The Brazilian has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League after a series of impressive performances for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League this season

Galtier hopes Ancelotti stays in Ligue 1
The joint French Coach of the Year hopes the Italian coach stays at Paris Saint-Germain as he thinks he is an important figure in inspiring trainers like himself

Barcelona's Muniesa faces uncertain future
The club's B team defender says he has had no contact from Blaugrana over his contract, which expires in one month

Roberto Carlos on brink of Turkey move
The former Fenerbache man looks set to take the reins at the Turkish club in a deal that could be finalised in the next few days

Milan deny Berlusconi's sacked Allegri
The AC Milan president reportedly revealed that there will be a "complete change in coaching staff", essentially firing the trainer, but the club have rejected this

Ancelotti one of several candidates to succeed Mourinho, says Perez
The Real Madrid president has confirmed the club approached Paris Saint-Germain to poach Carlo Ancelotti and says that no compensation will be given to the outgoing Portuguese boss

Podolski: Joining Juventus is conceivable
The Gunners forward has responded to recent rumours linking him with switch to the Serie A giants, saying that they make him feel "honoured"

Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid
Blancos president Florentino Perez has confirmed the Portuguese coach is set to end his three-year spell in La Liga following a trophy-less season in the capital

Atletico give green light for Falcao exit
Following their qualification for the Champions League, general manager Miguel Angel Gil Marin has reiterated that the club will not stand in the striker's way if he opts to leave

Trapattoni backs Benitez for Napoli post
The Italian coach believes the Spaniard would be an excellent substitute to take over the reigns from Walter Mazzarri at the San Paolo

Hummels denies Barcelona contact
The Borussia Dortmund defender has revealed that the Blaugrana have not yet approached him in order to secure his services

Neymar: Campeonato defeat was not my last game for Santos
The striker has stated that he intends to carry on playing for the Brazilian club despite continued reports linking him with a summer switch to Barcelona

Lampard: I would not have stayed in the Premier League if I had to leave Chelsea
The midfielder recently became the club's record goalscorer before signing a new deal, but admitted he thought he would be on the way out of Stamford Bridge this summer

Alves open to PSG or Monaco move
The Barcelona star says he would consider a switch to one of the two Ligue 1 financial behemoths at the end of the season

Scolari admits Neymar talks with Rosell
The Brazil coach has spoken highly of the player's attitude to the Camp Nou chief, as speculation mounts over the forward's future

Allegri: Milan will decide my future
The 45-year-old was unable to make a long-term commitment to the Rossoneri as rumours linking him with a move to Roma continue to circulate

'I need a new challenge' - Mazzarri announces Napoli exit
The 51-year-old feels his cycle at the San Paolo has come to an end after four years in charge of the Partenopei and is ready to begin a new chapter in his career

Tottenham are still good enough to attract big players, insists Villas-Boas
The Portuguese believes that his side are still capable of landing their summer targets despite missing out on Champions League qualification to Arsenal on the final day

Benitez unsure of future after bowing out at Chelsea
The interim manager reflects on a job well done after beating Everton to finish third in the Premier League but gives no clues as to his future beyond Stamford Bridge

Leonardo: Ancelotti asked to leave for Madrid
Les Parisiens want to keep the Italian coach on board, but the club's sporting director has revealed that the former Chelsea boss has intimated his desire to depart

Diego confirms 'concrete offer' from Atletico Madrid
The playmaker has revealed that there has been contact with los Rojiblancos, raising the possibility of him once again leaving to join Diego Simeone's team

Leverkusen attacker Schurrle hints at Chelsea move
The Germany international has long been linked with a summer move to Stamford Bridge and following the conclusion of the Bundesliga, admitted he expects to leave for west London

Tevez keen on summer move to Paris Saint-Germain or Monaco
The Argentina international has consistently been linked with a move and could be set to follow boss Roberto Mancini away from the Etihad Stadium

Nasri: I'm staying at Manchester City
The France midfielder has rubbished speculation linking him with a move away from the club

Ferdinand set for contract talks with Manchester United
The now-former England defender could extend his stay at Old Trafford to an 11th season

Neymar plans to stay at Santos until 2014, says father
The Brazil starlet has long been linked with a move to Barcelona but his dad insists he has yet to be informed by the Brasileiro side if they intend to sell this summer

Conte: Tevez talk is disrespectful
The Juventus coach insists it would be unfair on his current players to discuss transfer speculation so soon after they clinched the Serie A title

Hernanes is going nowhere, insist Lazio
The club's sporting director Igli Tare has reiterated the stance of president Claudio Lotito by stressing that the Brazilian will not be sold this summer

Juventus director hints at Tevez move
Beppe Marotta admits that the Manchester City star would be easier to sign than compatriot Gonzalo Higuain due to the fact that the 29-year-old's contract expires next summer

Galliani: Robinho wants to stay at AC Milan
The Brazilian had been tipped to depart the Rossoneri after losing his place in the team but the 68-year-old expects the forward to remain at San Siro for the foreseeable future

Giovinco's future is at Juventus, says agent
The Italy international's representative has insisted that the attacker is happy with life at his current club and is not thinking about a transfer

Rodgers coy on Carroll's future at Liverpool
The striker initially struggled for form and fitness on loan at West Ham, frustrating the Irishman, only for the England international to improve as the season wore on

Moyes will decide Rooney's future, says Ferguson
The 27-year-old is convinced he has no role under the incoming Scot and is looking to force through a move away from Old Trafford this summer, with Arsenal and Chelsea interested

 

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Real Madrid want Isco, claims Malaga director
The attacking midfielder has caught the attention of the Santiago Bernabeu side as well as a number of foreign teams, but he carries an impressive price tag

Moratti hints at Mancini move
The Inter chief has suggested the former Manchester City manager could be replace Andrea Stramaccioni and downplayed rumours they have already agreed terms with Walter Mazzarri

Fiorentina announce Jakovenko signing
The Viola revealed the signing of the well-travelled winger, who has signed a contract which will keep him at the Serie A club until 2016

De Laurentiis wants Napoli successor to show 'he has balls'
The eccentric Partenopei chairman believes he will be able to appoint a successor to the outgoing Walter Mazzarri soon but will not be pressed on any names linked with the job

Higuain convinced he will join Juventus
The Argentine is on the verge of completing his transfer to the Turin side and will earn an estimated €6 million per year following the move

Arsenal yet to make contact over Jovetic switch, claims Fiorentina sporting director
Daniele Prade insists the north London club have not made an approach for the 23-year-old Montenegro striker, before dismissing a possible move to Serie A rivals Juventus

Adriano extends Barcelona deal
The Brazilian has put pen to paper on a new contract that will keep him at Camp Nou until the summer of 2017 with a €90 million buyout clause

Malaga confirm Pellegrini departure
The Andalusian club having announced that the Chilean will leave la Rosaleda at the end of the season, suggesting that his jump into the Manchester City hotseat is imminent

Atletico don't want to sell Arda - agent
The Turkish winger's representative says his client is important to the club and has no intention of returning to his homeland despite rumours to the contrary

Reina is good enough for Barca, says Angoy
With Victor Valdes set to quit Camp Nou, the Anfield shot-stopper has been linked with a return to the Catalan club he left in 2002 as a replacement for the 31-year-old

Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara
The midfielder is also on the radar of Manchester City this summer, with the 22-year-old keen to leave Camp Nou in the pursuit of first-team opportunities

Pellegrini: These are my last hours at Malaga
The Chilean has admitted that he will soon leave the Andalusian club but emphasised that he was going to Manchester City to fulfill sporting ambitions

Hannover confident of holding onto Liverpool target Zieler
The goalkeeper's agent insists the Premier League club have been watching the 24-year-old, but multiple sources at the German side say they will not be selling him

Juventus confirm Higuain and Jovetic interest
Director Giuseppe Marotta earmarked the two strikers as potential transfer targets but stressed that the club are exploring "various options" in the market

Juventus and Atletico lead Vietto chase
The 19-year-old forward has courted interest from Italy and Spain following a series of impressive performances for Racing, but no offer has yet been tabled

Derek Boateng confirms Fulham move
The 30-year-old Ghana international has revealed he has signed a two-year deal with the Cottagers, moving from Ukrainian side Dnipro, and will begin training immediately

Reina 'flattered' by Barcelona rumours
The 30-year-old has been tipped to replace Victor Valdes at Camp Nou this summer, but insists he is happy to stay at Liverpool despite an indifferent season

Monaco expect to sign Falcao 'plus four or five more'
The club's assistant coach Jean Petit has confirmed negotiations for the Colombian are progressing and that he hopes to see a number of other top players follow

Isla unsure of Juventus future
The Chile international says he is not certain he will stay in Turin after a frustrating first season with the Italian champions, and claims to have offers from other clubs

West Ham sign Razvan Rat from Shakhtar Donetsk
Sam Allardyce has confirmed that the 31-year-old Romanian full-back has joined the Hammers on a one-year deal after leaving the Ukrainian champions on a free transfer

Sanogo relishing summer move to Arsenal
The 20-year-old is set to leave Auxerre to join the Gunners when his contract expires, and he has revealed he snubbed other offers to join the north London outfit

Sherwood 'one million per cent' sure Bale will stay at Tottenham
The 23-year-old’s future has come under speculation after Spurs failed to qualify for the Champions League, but the club’s coach is confident their star man is going nowhere

No decision yet on Sagna future, says agent
The 30-year-old France international, who has a year left on his contract, is yet to be offered a new deal amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain

Muriel cools Milan & Juventus talk
The Udinese striker has been linked with a move to both Serie A giants of late but insists that he is happy to stay at the Friuli

Tony Pulis set to leave Stoke City
The 55-year-old met Potters chairman Peter Coates on Tuesday after a run of just three wins since the turn of the year saw the club battle against relegation

Klopp: I couldn't speak after Gotze sale
The Dortmund boss has claimed that he would not even speak to his wife after the 20-year-old informed him of his decision to join Bayern Munich

Raul: Barcelona tried to sign me twice
The Spain legend turned down the opportunity to make the move to the Blaugrana and Juventus, while stressing that Jose Mourinho did not play a role in his decision to leave

Leonardo: Ibrahimovic & Thiago Silva will stay
The Ligue 1 champions are determined to keep their star players on board and have not yet given up hope of holding on to their coach either

Mourinho to be appointed Chelsea manager within next fortnight
Real Madrid have confirmed the 50-year-old will leave the Bernabeu at the end of the current season, paving the way for him to return to Stamford Bridge after a six-year absence

Napoli president confirms Cavani-Dzeko negotiations, reacts to Benitez talk
The club president has admitted that there has been contact with the Premier League side over both strikers and also responded to reports linking them with Rafa Benitez

 

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Official: Barcelona to sign Neymar on five-year deal
Both the club and the Brazilian forward himself have confirmed he will formally put pen to paper on Monday and join the Camp Nou giants this summer

Lewandowski won't be hanging about, says Heynckes
The 68-year-old has suggested that the Poland striker could be on his way to the Allianz Arena next season

Skrtel: I would consider a move away from Liverpool
The 28-year-old admits that, though he has yet to receive any offers from other clubs, he would think about leaving the club if Brendan Rodgers deems it necessary

Carvajal dreams of Real Madrid return
The full-back has revealed his desire to one day move back to his boyhood club, while believing that his spell in Germany has helped him to fulfill his potential

Ibrahimovic desperate for Ancelotti stay
The 31-year-old hopes the Italian stays put at Parc des Princes, while adding that he is more than happy in France

Cavani's father tips move to La Liga
The striker's dad insists his son is happy in Naples but remains open to a move away from the Stadio San Paolo, with the forward himself keen to avoid speculation

Napoli chief compares Mazzarri to cheating wife
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not happy about his former coach's new job and claims it was impossible to stop him leaving the Stadio San Paolo for Inter

Barcelona to sign Neymar
Real Madrid offered Santos more money but the Brazil international, 21, has chosen to jump the Sao Paulo ship to join Camp Nou on a five-year deal

Aguero signs one-year Manchester City contract extension
The Argentine commits to a new deal, running until 2017, as the Premier League runners-up look to avoid interest from La Liga giants Real Madrid materialising this summer

Bryan Robson: I'm not convinced Rooney will leave Manchester United
The Old Trafford legend does not expect the England international to leave the club this summer and feels that new manager David Moyes has a good chance of a winning first season

'Madrid will be be tough to beat without Mourinho' - Roura
The Barcelona assistant doubts the Portuguese's departure will weaken the Blancos and revealed that Tito Vilanova has once more returned from his cancer treatment in New York

Ancelotti still has heart set on PSG exit
The Real Madrid target says he remains adamant on departing but, acknowledging his current contract, wants to come to an amicable agreement with his employers

Lampard backs Terry to stay at Chelsea
The Blues' midfielder believes the skipper will remain at the club, despite the defender's fitness having come into question following limited appearances under Rafa Benitez

Lavezzi: Rooney would be great for Paris Saint-Germain
The striker says that the Ligue 1 champions would welcome the Manchester United forward to the team, believing that the Englishman would add further quality to the side

'Neymar must pay his dues at Santos' - Pele
The iconic ex-Brazil star believes that the Barcelona and Real Madrid target should give something back to the club where he has made his name

'There is no reason to go' - Aguero pledges future to Manchester City
The Argentine says that he is very happy at the Etihad Stadium despite a disappointing season and Roberto Mancini's departure, and is also hopeful that Carlos Tevez will stay

Chelsea lead chase to sign Arda Turan
The 26-year-old is thought to be the subject of serious interest from the Blues, having caught the eye of Galatasaray and Arsenal previously

Atletico line up Falcao replacement in Negredo
Atleti have dropped their biggest hint yet that they have accepted the Colombian will leave the club by identifying a replacement for the forward

Galatasaray begin Chedjou talks with Lille
The 27-year-old Cameroon star has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs, including Valencia, but it appears the Turkish outfit are now favourites to sign him

No Serie A move for Verratti, says agent
The highly-rated 20-year-old has been the subject of speculation over a return, but his representative says no Italian sides are worthy of his signature

Gill expects Rooney to stay at Manchester United
The 27-year-old has handed in his second transfer request in three seasons and is desperate to leave Old Trafford, but the former club official does not expect the striker to go

Benteke 'disgusted' by exit rumours - agent
The 22-year-old Belgian star has been linked with a move away but Eris Kismet denies that he will force a move, though admitting that European football may be hard to ignore

Dortmund sign Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Werder Bremen
The Greek defender's representative has confirmed that his client will join the Champions League finalists next season on a five-year deal for an estimated €9.5 million

Napoli chief: New coach is close
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he is just waiting for the green light to appoint a replacement for Walter Mazzarri and Rafael Benitez is a candidate

Monaco pay €70 million for Porto pair
Highly rated Colombian forward James Rodriguez costs the newly promoted Ligue 1 club €45m while midfielder Joao Moutinho heads to France for €25m

Botafogo coach laughs off losing Seedorf
Oswaldo de Oliveira is convinced his veteran midfielder will not be returning to AC Mlan club amid rumours over the future of the current boss

Pastore: I will 100 per cent stay at PSG
The 23-year-old says that Carlo Ancelotti leaving would not make him want to depart and described the Ligue 1 success this season as "the greatest joy of my sporting life"

Manchester City rule out Aguero sale
Chief executive Ferran Soriano says the club would reject any offer for the Argentine striker, and revealed that the club are closing in on new signings

Xavi urges Thiago to remain patient amid Manchester United interest
The young midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League champions, but his team-mate has advised him to stay at Camp Nou

I wish Mourinho would join Chelsea, says Torres
After speaking to his team mates, the 29-year-old has revealed that he too wants to have 'good memories' of playing under the Portuguese manager and wishes it would happen

Isco plays coy on Madrid move
The Spain international is being chased by Manchester City but Malaga's Liga rivals are leading the race, and the attacking midfielder tried not to give much away

Benteke hints at Aston Villa exit
The Belgian striker is currently on international duty after a fantastic debut season in the Premier League and has told his country's press that he may seek a move

San Lorenzo confident of securing Coloccini transfer from Newcastle
After failing to agree a fee for the Magpies centre-back in January, the Argentine club's president is optimistic of tying up a deal to bring him home this summer

Montella admits Jovetic could leave Fiorentina
The Viola boss says the club could be tempted to sell the player if one of his suitors were to make a sufficient bid

AC Milan sign Zapata on a permanent basis
The Rossoneri have made use of a clause which allowed them to bring the player to club after he spent last season on loan at San Siro

Simeone prepared to let Falcao leave Atletico Madrid
The Argentine coach says he would happily help the Colombian depart if he decides to move on

Official: Petersen leaves Bayern for Werder
The former Germany Under-21 international has completed his move away from the Bundesliga champions

Maradona: Higuain will be an instant hit at Juventus
The Argentine legend believes the Real Madrid striker could be a revelation in the Italian top flight and will challenge for the league's top-scorer prize

Bale would be perfect for Real Madrid, says Ramos
The Tottenham attacker has been linked with a move away from north London, and the 27-year-old defender believes he would be a huge success in the Spanish capital

 

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Ribery: I would turn down Real Madrid
The Frenchman has insisted that a summer move is not an option for him as he's keen to stay at the Champions League winners

Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo not realistic transfer targets for Monaco, says general director
The Stade Louis II outfit realise both Primera Division stars are out of their reach for now and added that they will sign only five or six players this summer

Barcelona put clubs on Deulofeu alert
The Spanish giants want to send the highly-rated 19-year-old forward on loan next season, with a number of Premier League clubs showing an interest in the precocious talent

No Dortmund offer for Eriksen, says Overmars
The attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Bundesliga side, but his current club have received no formal bid as of yet

Falcao set to complete Monaco deal
The Colombia international has inked a four-year deal with the Ligue 2 champions and will be announced as the club's marquee signing shortly

Monaco interested in Hulk, claims agent
The newly-promoted Ligue 1 side have turned their attentions towards luring the Brazil international away from Russia, claims the player's representative

I want to play in Serie A, says Verratti
The Italy starlet insists he is happy to stay at Paris Saint-Germain but would relish the chance to compete in the top league in his home country

Higuain switch to Juventus '70%' likely, says Bronzetti
The agent believes the Real Madrid attacker is not far away from completing a move to the Serie A champions

Carvalho signs for Monaco
The 35-year-old former Real Madrid defender has agreed a 12-month deal with the newly-promoted Ligue 1 side

Adriano delighted to sign Barcelona extension
The 28-year-old has spoke of his delight having inked a new contract which will keep him with the Liga giants until 2017, unless his buyout clause of €90m is triggered

PSG trying to block Ancelotti to Madrid - Bronzetti
The agent says PSG are placing obstacles in the way of their coach's departure because of a dearth of adequate replacements, he also expects Edinson Cavani to stay at Napoli

Skrtel agent plays down Liverpool exit amid Napoli interest
The 28-year-old’s agent has described a muted move to the serie A side as “very difficult” as speculation continues to link the defender with a reunion with Rafa Benitez

Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City defender Kolo Toure
The Reds have revealed they have agreed a deal "in principle" to sign the Ivorian, who has struggled for regular first-team opportunities at the Etihad Stadium this season

Official: Dortmund sign Sokratis as Santana joins Schalke
The Champions League finalists have completed the signing of the Greek defender, with the Brazilian centre-back moving to the Veltins Arena

Zenit boss Spalletti targets Arshavin after Arsenal exit
The Italian boss says signing the 32-year-old is a priority for the Russian outfit after the Gunners' record signing will not have his contract renewed at the end of the season

Neymar would have cost Real Madrid €150m, says Perez
The Madrid supremo feels the Brazil international was too expensive, while he is full of praise for Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso

Lewandowski's future will soon be decided, says Klopp
The successful coach has insisted that Bayern have yet to table a bid for the striker and added that there will soon be clarity over the Pole's future

Carroll to reject £15m West Ham move & fight for Liverpool future
The Hammers have agreed a deal with the Reds for the 24-year-old striker, but he is keen to establish himself at Anfield or at least secure a shock return to Newcastle

Diamanti content with Bologna stay
The 30-year-old insists he is happy to remain with the Rossoblu despite being linked to Serie A champions Juventus

Napoli sign Rafa Benitez
The Spaniard, who recently had a seven-month stint at Chelsea, was unveiled as the new coach of the Partenopei following the club president's message on Twitter

Courtois desperate for Atletico stay
The Belgian goalkeeper says he wants to play for the Vicente Calderon outfit for at least one more season and has thanked fans for their support

Dutt appointed Werder Bremen coach
The Weserstadion outfit have parted company with the long-serving Thomas Schaaf just before the end of the season and have hired the former Freiburg boss

Isco honoured by Real Madrid interest
The Spanish starlet is flattered after catching the attention of the Liga giants but insisted that he would only move to a club to play regularly

Cavani coy on Napoli future amid Manchester City interest
The Uruguay international is continually being linked with a summer move, but has stated that he's focused on his current club for now

Bayern Munich rule out Robben exit
The European champions have stressed that there's no truth in the rumours linking the Dutchman with a move away from the club

Lewandowski will join Bayern this summer, says agent
The Poland international's representative has revealed that his client will follow Mario Gotze to the Champions League winners ahead of next season

Chelsea set to secure Van Ginkel as Mourinho's first signing
The Blues believe that the 20-year-old, who scored eight times as Vitesse Arnhem secured Europa League football, is capable of holding down a midfield spot straight away

Ancelotti: Ibrahimovic has not asked to leave
The Italian rubbished reports that the striker has requested for permission to leave PSG and says there is "no news" on his own future with the club

Aulas warns Arsenal that Grenier will cost the same as Gotze
The Frenchman has enjoyed a fine season at Olympique Lyonnais and his performances have attracted the attention of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger

Manchester City is an option, reveals Pellegrini
The Chilean has already revealed that he will leave current club Malaga at the end of the season and has now spoken of his potential move to England for the first time

Podolski 'completely satisfied' at Arsenal
The Germany international has dismissed rumours linking him with a move away from the north London club, with Galatasaray also rumoured to be interested in his signature

Aubameyang yet to receive PSG offer
The striker has denied being contacted by the Ligue 1 champions and says he would prefer a move to England, Italy or Germany

Ibrahimovic: PSG need a world-beater to replace Ancelotti
The Parisians attacker praised the methods of the Italian - who is being linked with a move to Real Madrid - and revealed his debut Parc des Princes season had its difficulties

Wenger confirms Arsenal interest in Lyon star Grenier
The Gunners boss reveals that he is "following" the France Under-21s international midfielder, comparing him to former charge Samir Nasri, now of Manchester City

Monaco good for French football, says Ancelotti
The newly promoted club spent €70 million on a pair of Porto players this week whilst leading the race for Radamel Falcao and the PSG coach has embraced the opposition

Isco: Nobody knows where my future lies
The Malaga star has continued his teasing rhetoric amidst rumours surrounding where he might leave La Rosaleda for this summer, with Manchester City the lead protagonists