Football Transfer Talk / Zone

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Official: Deportivo sign Benfica duo Roderick and Nelson Oliveira on loan
The Liga new boys have upped the Portuguese contingent in their squad to seven after securing the services of the young pair for the rest of the season

Salvio left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for Colombia tour
The Argentina international is reportedly on his way back to Benfica, after spending last season on loan at the Estadio da Luz, and could complete a transfer on Tuesday

Official: Dynamo Kiev land Taiwo on loan
The Nigerian defender has agreed to move to the Ukrainian capital on a temporary basis, having endured a frustrating first season at AC Milan

Drenthe's agent denies Galatasaray links
Tekin Birinci claims he has not spoken to the Turkish champions about his client, but admits having contacted other Super Lig sides, namely Kayserispor and Kasimpasa

Arsenal legend Keown urges Wenger to sign a 'world star'
The former Gunners defender has insisted that the club can recover if they lose Robin van Persie, but need someone of similar quality if they are to move forward

Official: Voronin joins Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan
The Ukrainian striker, formerly of Liverpool, will ply his trade for the Bundesliga new boys in the coming season after failing to impress at the Russian capital outfit

Official: Destro completes Roma switch
After finally agreeing personal terms with the Giallorossi, the Italy Under-21 international is set to spend the next five years at the Stadio Olimpico

Taci Oil denies interest in acquiring Malaga
It was claimed over the weekend that the Albanian group were interested in the Liga outfit, who run of the risk of expulsion from European competition due to their money problems

Olympics driving Del Piero to find new club
The World Cup winner has been linked with numerous sides from across the globe but he is still a free agent following his departure from Juventus at the start of the month

Dempsey pulls out of Fulham tour to force Liverpool move
The American told manager Martin Jol he did not want to fly to a training camp in Switzerland and was left behind in London as the club jetted overseas on Monday

Official: Twente sign Castaignos from Inter
The teenage attacker only arrived at San Siro from Feyenoord last summer but he is now back in the Netherlands, having penned a four-year deal with the Enschede outfit

Sevilla set to seal Cicinho signing
The 25-year-old Brazilian full-back has passed a medical with the Andalusians and is now poised to pen a deal that will tie him to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan until 2016

Palermo agree deal with Napoli for Balzaretti
The Sicilians have accepted a reported €5 million offer for the Italy international, who had been hoping to seal a move to Roma, according to Rosanero president Maurizio Zamparini

Agent: Insigne's Napoli contract extension a done deal
The highly-rated attacker, who netted 18 goals with Pescara in Serie B last season, is set to put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with the Partenopei

Cabaye hoping Newcastle can 'do the business' to sign Debuchy
The French midfielder says that his compatriot has made "a very difficult decision" to leave Lille, and that the his international team-mate wants to join the Magpies

Wenger: Arshavin could still have Arsenal future
The Russian could still play some part for the Gunners next season, while the boss confirms that Nicklas Bendtner, Sebatien Squillaci and Chu-Young Park will be "on their way"

'Happy' De Jong dismisses Manchester City exit rumours
Reports have suggested that the Dutch midfielder could be surplus to requirements at the club, with Roberto Mancini having extensive options in the middle of the park

Filipe Luis dreaming of Brazil recall
The 26-year-old, who suffered a horrific leg break in January 2010, feels in peak physical condition and is determined to add to his solitary Selecao cap

Besiktas ‘close’ to signing Chamakh from Arsenal, reveals manager
Samet Aybaba has revealed that financial problems are preventing the Turkish club making a move for the Gunners striker and their other transfer target Tuncay Sanli

Galatasaray deny bidding for Berbatov
The Super Lig club recently admitted their interest in signing the wantaway forward, but have quashed rumours that they have already made an offer for the 31-year-old

AC Milan's Taiwo on verge of Dynamo Kiev switch - report
The African full-back is expected to sign for the Ukrainian club within the next 24 hours, as his disappointing spell in Serie A is set to come to an end

Fiorentina to make an offer for Napoli midfielder Gargano - report
The Stadio Artemio Franchi side are ramping up their interest in the Uruguayan, with newly-appointed Viola boss Vincenzo Montella looking to add some experience to his side

Ricky Alvarez agent rules out Inter departure: The possibility of such a deal taking place does not exist
The creative midfielder had been linked with a transfer away from the Nerazzurri, but his representative has ruled out a reported switch to Catania, as well as any other club

Official: CSKA Moscow complete signing of Rasmus Elm
The Russian capital club have confirmed the capture of the Sweden international in move rumoured to be around the €6m mark

Tottenham expect to sign Adebayor in next 48 hours
The Manchester City striker is edging closer to a move to White Hart Lane with the Premier League champions desperate to offload the Togo international

Galatasaray keen on Drenthe - report
The Dutchman has been a free agent ever since being released by Los Blanco, and the Turkish champions are supposedly ready to offer him the chance to relaunch his career

Liverpool accept offer from Fiorentina for Aquilani - report
The Reds could be set to offload the 28-year-old after he flew home from a pre-season tour of the USA, despite comments from his agent stating that he would not be leaving the club

Mancini: Manchester City could miss out on Arsenal striker Van Persie
The Italian manager admits that the want-away Dutchman has a difficult decision to make, with Juventus and Manchester United also interested in acquiring his services

Newcastle prepared to offer Liverpool €23m to sign Carroll as Ba future remains in doubt
The Tyneside hierarchy are closely monitoring the England international's situation and are preparing another move, even if the Senegal striker stays at St James' Park

Mazzarri wants Balzaretti at Napoli
The Italy international favours a move to Roma, according to Rosanero president Maurizio Zamparini, but the Partenopei boss is hoping the player has a change of heart

Bayern president Hoeness: Gomez is good, but not great
The former West Germany international is pleased that the club have managed to bring in Mario Mandzukic and Claudio Pizarro to put pressure on the 27-year-old

Chelsea chief executive Gourlay claims spending will continue
The Blues' board member has warned rivals that owner Roman Abramovich is still willing to splash the cash in order to make necessary improvements to the squad

Agent: Aquilani will remain at Liverpool
The player's representative, Franco Zavaglia, insists there Fiorentina are not in a position to sign the Italy international, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan

Casillas: Modric is at Real Madrid's level
The Spain goalkeeper is convinced that the Croatian is worthy of representing his side, having watched his performances for Tottenham and his country

Dos Santos happy to stay with Tottenham
The Mexican winger has struggled to break through at Spurs but insists he is open to remaining in the Premier League with his contract set to expire next summer

Lewandowski agent: No talks with Juventus
The Bianconeri were said to have already made a move for the Poland international, who has previously been linked with Premier League giants Manchester United

Fiorentina boss Montella confident Jovetic will stay
The Montenegro international is being heavily linked with a move to Juventus but Viola president Andrea Della Valle has claimed that the attacker is going nowhere

AC Milan to continue Kaka negotiations with Real Madrid in the United States - report
The San Siro outfit will continue negotiations with Los Blancos on American soil in order to seal a deal for the Brazilian playmaker, as well as a host of other players

Balzaretti wants Roma move, claims Zamparini
The Palermo president reveals the full-back has set his sights on a transfer to the capital, but the Giallorossi will have to increase their offer in order for a deal to go through

Manchester City youngster Weiss set for exit to Serie A
Inter and Pescara lead the chase for the Slovakia international as he seeks regular first-team football after struggling to break through at the Premier League champions

Clubless Socceroo Kewell: My reputation in the UK is working against me in search for new home
The Australian endured a difficult spell at Liverpool before leaving the club four years ago and he believes that's hindered his search for a new club in England

 

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'There are talks with Tottenham' - Julio Cesar agent hints at switch
The Brazilian goalkeeper could be leaving Inter following Samir Handanovic's arrival at San Siro, with Spurs also strongly linked with a move for Lyon's Hugo Lloris

Carroll out of Liverpool's Europa League squad for Gomel match
The England striker has been the subject of offers from West Ham and former club Newcastle and has not travelled with the Reds as they take on the Belarussian side on Thursday

Buffon set to sign Juventus extension until 2016 - report
The veteran goalkeeper is still a key figure at the Turin powerhouse, and is supposedly close to inking a new deal with the titleholders

Adebayor threatens to pull plug on Tottenham move over £4m transfer fee
The striker wants "to punish" the Premier League champions even though he has been offered a stunning salary package that matches his current £170,000-a-week deal

Chelsea winger De Bruyne edging closer to Werder Bremen loan
The midfielder, who signed in Hanuary but was immediately sent back out on loan to former club Racing Genk, looks ever likely to be spending the upcoming season in the Bundesliga

Balzaretti undergoes Roma medical - report
The Italy international appears to be on his way to the Italian capital after visiting the club's training facilities for a string of tests ahead of a proposed transfer

Cardiff City closing in on Liverpool attacker Craig Bellamy - report
With the Premier League club thought to be willing to pay off the 33-year-old's final year of his contract, the Welshman could move back to his hometown club after the Olympics

Bayern Munich unable to sign Lars Bender and Javi Martinez, admits Hoeness
The Roten president revealed that he has been unable to persuade either club to part with their key men this summer, largely because he valued their respective contracts

Lombardo believes Dzeko has a future at Manchester City
The Italian has claimed that the Bosnian striker is a "big player", the type of which the club would like to retain, despite speculation linking him with an exit this summer

Official: Fiorentina take Viviano on loan from Palermo
The Italy international shot-stopper has left the Sicilians on a temporary basis, and will be accompanied by midfielder Francesco Della Rocca at the Stadio Artemio Franchi

Kolo Toure refuses to rule out Manchester City stay
The former Arsenal centre-back has revealed that he could still remain at the Etihad Stadium next term, despite confirming concrete interest from several other clubs

Real Madrid have made Dembele enquiry, claims agent
The Belgian attacker has previously been linked with several Premier League sides, and has now attracted the interest of the Spanish champions, too

'We had to accept with weeping hearts' - Berlusconi admits that AC Milan sold Thiago Silva and Ibrahimovic because of Financial Fair Play
The controversial politician has made it clear that the introduction of new rules by Uefa forced the Serie A giants to part company with their star men this summer

QPR deny making a bid for Manchester United striker Berbatov
Mark Hughes has played down reports that the London club have lodged an offer for the 31-year old forward and suggested speculation is wide of the mark

Tottenham turn down Carvalho & Sahin to hold out for cash-only €51m Modric deal
The Premier League side have told Los Blancos that they have no interest in a player-plus-fee offer for the Croatian star at the moment as the summer saga continues to drag on

Rangers confirm Shiels signing
The former Kilmarnock striker has moved to Ibrox on a free transfer, with Ally McCoist confirming an offer has been lodged for Craig Beattie ahead of September's transfer embargo

Official: Bordeaux's Modeste joins Bastia on loan
The newly-promoted Ligue 1 side have confirmed that they have secured the services of the former Blackburn striker on a temporary basis until the end of the season

Brendan Rodgers reveals search for new players but keeps his cards to his chest
The new boss is reportedly after former employers Swansea's midfielder Joe Allen but he is not revealing who else over worries he might be outbid for a number of players

Balzaretti snubbed Napoli, claims De Laurentiis
The Partenopei chief reveals the experienced defender is on his way to Roma, while promising attacker Lorenzo Insigne has committed his future to the club for the next five years

Salvio 'very happy' with Benfica return
The Argentine, who fell out of favour at Atletico Madrid, is looking forward to starting a second spell in the Portuguese capital, with confirmation of his transfer now imminent

Official: Lorient sign Giuly after Monaco release
The 36-year-old attacker still had 12 months to run on his contract with the side from the principality but they agreed to part company over the weekend

Henry: Arsenal can cope if Van Persie leaves
The Gunners' striking legend is keen for the Dutch forward to stay at the Emirates but believes the club are capable of enjoying success even if the 28-year-old moves on

Newcastle United sign Curtis Good from Melbourne Heart
The Magpies have completed a deal for the 19-year-old defender after he impressed during a trial, with the Australian becoming Alan Pardew’s third summer purchase

Di Natale: AC Milan wanted me but I wouldn't even leave Udinese for Real Madrid
The Italy international has revealed that the Rossoneri did make an approach for his services but that he wants to finish his career at the Friuli

Heldt: Schalke won't rush Huntelaar over contract extension
The former Real Madrid and AC Milan striker, who hit 29 goals in the Bundesliga last season, only has a year to run on his current deal with the Gelsenkirchen outfit

Everton complete £4.5m Pienaar signing
The South African has completed a permanent move back to the Toffees after re-joining the club on loan in January following a disappointing year at Tottenham

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos joins Hull City on season-long loan
The highly-rated youngster has moved to the Championship outfit to get first-team action after seeing his progress at Old Trafford blocked by David de Gea and Anders Lindegaard

Real Madrid sign Borja Garcia from Cordoba
The Rayo Vallecano youth academy product has joined Los Blancos on a four-year deal but will spend next season with the capital club's B team in the Segunda Division

Magath: Diego will stay at Wolfsburg if nothing happens in the next few days
The veteran coach told the Brazilian last summer that he had no future with the club but is now willing to hold onto the former Juventus man, provided he gets himself in shape

De Bruyne: I want to leave Chelsea
The 21-year-old is keen to depart Stamford Bridge on a temporary basis as he looks for regular first-team action, with a loan move to Werder Bremen set to be finalised this week

Gattuso: I apologised to Leonardo for insulting chant
The former Italy international still regrets his actions but explained that everything was sorted out via SMS and that the pair now get on just fine

Puyol poised to sign new deal: I want to finish my career at Barcelona
The centre-back is feeling good again after missing Euro 2012 as he recovered from a knee operation and wants to put pen to paper on a new contract as soon as possible

Official: AC Milan loan Taiwo to Dynamo Kiev
The Nigeria international, who arrived at San Siro last summer from Marseille, spent the second half of last season at QPR but he is now bound for the Ukrainian capital

Berlusconi: AC Milan must develop great players, like Barcelona, not embark on shopping sprees
The media tycoon feels that the cash-strapped Rossoneri must now follow the example set by the Blaugrana, who have built a squad based around the products of their youth academy

Bocchetti open to Juventus move
The centre-back has reportedly attracted the interest of the Serie A champions, and is keen to return to Italy after a two-year spell in Russia

AC Milan make late attempt to sign Balzaretti
The left-back appeared to be on his way to either the Giallorossi or the Partenopei, but the San Siro giants have now entered the race to sign the 30-year-old

Juventus not giving up on Jovetic
The Turin giants remain determined to get their man, and are looking to sell some fringe players to free up some resources before making another offer for the forward

Drenthe would move to a top Turkish side, says agent
The 25-year-old has attracted the attentions of Galatasaray, and his representative has insisted that he is keen on the move after false quotes had claimed he was reluctant

Anderlecht close to signing Derijck from PSV - report
The 25-year-old may find first-team football hard to come by at the Philips Stadion and could now be set to link up with former coach John van den Brom in Brussels

Fulham want Downing or Adam as part of Liverpool Dempsey deal as Aston Villa and Everton join race for American
Martin Jol is keen to offset the potential blow of losing his American forward by reinforcing his squad with one of the expensive Anfield misfits

Real Madrid will not allow Kaka to leave on loan - report
A return to the financially-troubled Rossoneri appeared to be on the horizon for the Brazil international, but the two clubs are yet to come to an agreement

Van Persie would be an 'incredible addition' to Manchester City, claims Kompany
The club skipper hails the development shown by the Arsenal man in recent seasons but insists that City will go on to improve even without the Dutchman's signing

UAE club Al Nasr keen on Iran's Mojtaba Jabbari - report
Three leading Iranian players had left UAE clubs last month for political reasons between the two nations, but the Esteghlal man is now reportedly being chased by Al Nasr

 

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Official: Fenerbahce sign Milos Krasic from Juventus for €7m
The Serbian attacker has agreed to join the Turkish giants on a permanent transfer after becoming frustrated at his lack of chances at the Serie A champions

Doubts grow over Agger’s Liverpool future as agent reveals Europa League absence not due to injury
The 27-year-old's representative also claimed the Reds are yet to offer the defender a contract extension, despite Manchester City and Barcelona's interest in the centre-back

Allofs: Bremen don't need another striker, we have Elia
Markus Rosenberg is set to follow Claudio Pizarro out of the Weserstadion exit door, but the club's sporting director believe that they are well-stocked in the forward department

Lille reject fresh Newcastle bid for Debuchy
Alan Pardew's side have been met with frustration yet again in their attempts to capture the France right-back this summer as the Ligue 1 side declare that he will stay

Santos president: Neymar will not join Barcelona before 2014
The Blaugrana have publicly expressed their desire to lure the much-coveted Brazil international to Camp Nou after the conclusion of the London Olympics

Moratti hints Inter will not be held to ransom over Lucas Moura
The Tricolor Paulista are demanding close to €40 million for their in-demand attacking midfielder, but the Nerazzurri supremo seems unwilling to spend such a sum on a 19-year-old

Weiss leaves Manchester City for Pescara
The Slovakian youngster has called time on his spell with the Premier League champions, having made only one competitive appearance for them in the past four years

Santos in talks with Boca Juniors playmaker Riquelme - report
The Peixe hope to prove that the No.10 is a free agent in order to complete a lucrative deal, which would provide cover should Ganso choose to leave the club

Vila to return to AC Milan after Valencia move collapses due to failed medical
The 23-year-old full-back, who spent last season at Espanyol, has seen his hopes of remaining in his native Spain scuppered by an inflammation of the pelvic area

AC Milan defender Bonera longing for Kaka return
The Rossoneri are trying to bring the Brazilian back to San Siro, and one of his former team-mates is in no doubt that he would prove to be a shrewd signing in every aspect

Arsenal pursuit of Cazorla & Sahin prompts shift in Van Persie's exit plan
The Gunners captain has been visibly buoyed by talk of big-name new arrivals at the north London club, signalling a shift in his behaviour during pre-season training

Tottenham are interested in Stekelenburg, claims agent
The Netherlands international could leave the Italian capital for an adventure in the Premier League, as Spurs are considering making a move for the Roma goalkeeper

Official: De Bruyne joins Werder Bremen on loan from Chelsea
The Blues, who signed the 21-year-old from Genk in January, had always planned to send the Belgium out on a temporary deal this summer, with the Bundesliga side profiting

Newcastle make fresh approach to Lille in attempt to sign Debuchy
Alan Pardew's side have been met with frustration in their chase of the right-back this summer as they look to strengthen the first-team squad

Ajax & Feyenoord keen on Mathijsen - report
The Netherlands international appears to be surplus to requirements at the Liga side, and could be on his way back to the Eredivisie this summer

Real Mallorca defender Ramis is set to join Wigan, reveals Whelan
The defender is poised for a switch to the DW Stadium after Roberto Martinez influenced him to reject West Ham in favour for the Lancashire club despite initial hesitance

Laudrup still looking to trim Swansea squad
Despite being able to register up to 25 players for the Premier League, the newly appointed boss says he would prefer to have a maximum of 22 or 23 players at his disposal

Galatasaray close in on Felipe Melo
The midfielder's transfer to the Istanbul giants seemed to have fallen through, but it is now back on after both clubs successfully resumed talks earlier in the week

Napoli & Inter battle it out for Rossi
The injured attacker is desperate to leave Villarreal in order to return to his native Italy this summer, and has caught the attention of the Serie A giants

Arsenal to overcome late hitch to seal €22.8m Cazorla deal this week
The Spain international is expected to sign with the Gunners this week before arriving in London for a medical with Arsene Wenger's side in the coming days

Chelsea striker Lukaku would only accept Premier League loan move
The 19-year-old insists that he "must play" first-team football in 2012-13 and is unwilling to seek it abroad, with Fulham known to be interested in a temporary deal

Arsenal youngster Nicholas Yennaris signs new deal
Despite having only signed a new deal in November, the 19-year-old has been rewarded for his continued progression at the Emirates with improved terms after a successful pre-season

Hertha Berlin future in doubt for Australia international Nikita Rukavytsya
The Socceroos forward is battling a calf injury, but his time at German second-tier club Hertha Berlin could be coming to an end regardless

Arsenal close in on deal for Real Madrid midfielder Sahin
The Gunners are in advanced talks over a swoop for the 23-year-old playmaker despite interest in the Turkish international from Manchester United and Tottenham

Tottenham looking at other options after Adebayor jeopardises move - Villas-Boas
The Togolese is demanding all of the agreed £4 million transfer fee to leave Manchester City for White Hart Lane leaving the north Londoners to now consider alternatives

Fulham sign teenage sensation Moussa Dembele from Paris Saint-Germain
The highly rated France Under-16 striker has joined the Londoners for £284,000 - the maximum payable under Fifa law - and will link up with his exact namesake at Craven Cottage

Villas-Boas to consider Modric's mental state before Tottenham return
The Croatia star is back in the same country as his team-mates after Spurs' tour of USA finished, but a lack of fitness and transfer concerns may delay a first-team comeback

Blackburn keen on Arsenal's Park Chu-Young - report
The South Korean striker only made half a dozen appearances for the Gunners last term and could be set for a move with interest from the recently relegated Lancashire outfit

Official: Benfica sign Salvio from Atletico Madrid
The 22-year-old Argentina international has penned a deal that will tie him to the Primeira Liga side until 2017 and his buyout clause has been set at €60 million

Allegri: Cassano will remain at AC Milan
The former Sampdoria man is keen on a return to Liguria with Genoa, but the Rossoneri boss is adamant that the enigmatic Italy international is going nowhere

Agent: Lyon must sell Cissokho to make room for N'Sakala
The France Under-21 international will not be lining up for Remi Garde's side this season unless a club meets Les Gones' €11 million valuation of their current left-back

Hughton dismisses talk of Celtic loaning Vaughan
The Norwich City manager has quashed speculation that the 24-year-old striker is set to move to the Scottish champions on a season-long deal this summer

Official: Roma sign Balzaretti from Palermo
The Italy international had previously been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli and AC Milan, but he has now completed a reported €4.5 million switch to the Italian capital

Fiorentina agree fee with Villarreal to sign Borja Valero
The Viola appear to have won the race to sign the highly-rated Spanish midfielder, although personal terms have yet to be finalised

 

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Juventus confirm Pogba deal
The Frenchman has completed his long-awaited move to the Serie A champions from Manchester United after a protracted saga concerning his Old Trafford future

Diego to stay at Wolfsburg
The Brazilian has announced that he will stick with die Wolfe after patching up his differences with coach Felix Magath, despite being heavily linked with a summer exit

Santos wait on Independiente for Rodriguez debut
Irregularities in the transfer paperwork mean the youngster is ineligible for official matches, and the Brazilians are considering going to Fifa in order to make him available

Official: Real Sociedad sign Jose Angel on loan
The Roma full-back is heading back to Spain, joining the San Sebastian outfit on a temporary deal with the option to make the arrangement permanent next summer if he impresses

No clubs are talking to Hulk, says agent
The Brazil international, who is currently at the Olympic Games, could be destined to stay in Portugal, as his representative has stressed that no offers have come his way

Toulalan's agent rules out Barcelona move
The representative of the former Lyon player has moved to quell rumours linking the Frenchman with a move to Camp Nou, but did confirm that he was likely to leave La Rosaleda

Sir Alex Ferguson: Replacing Scholes is going to be 'very difficult' for Manchester United
Red Devils manager has hailed the impact the veteran midfielder has had on the team since coming out of retirement, but says it will be a tall order to find a worthy successor

Official: Aquilani joins Fiorentina from Liverpool
The 28-year-old Italian has left Anfield bringing an end to a frustrating three-year spell at the club, during which he failed to make himself a regular

Busquets impressed by Song
The 24-year-old is unconcerned by rumours linking the Catalan giants with another central midfielder, despite the potential threat of increased competition for places

Oviedo would consider Manchester United move
The FC Copenhagen defender says he is "flattered" after being linked with Sir Alex Ferguson's side, and admitted that the speculation will drive him to improve as a player

Melo confirms Galatasaray agreement
The Brazilian spent last year on loan at the Turk Telekom Arena, and now looks set to return to the Turkish club on a permanent basis, having shaken hands over personal terms

Lindegaard pens new four-year Manchester United deal
The Danish international has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2015-16 season, and Sir Alex admits that it could give him a selection headache

Tottenham make Stekelenburg enquiry as Lloris bid stalls
Andre Villas-Boas has moved for the Netherlands goalkeeper after being made aware that Roma are ready to cash in on the 29-year-old

Bojan is happy at Roma, says Fifa agent
The 21-year-old has been linked with a move away from the club after a disappointing debut campaign in Serie A, but he is not interested in leaving the Stadio Olimpico

Arsenal face competition for Niang, says Caen president
The owner has confirmed that several clubs from the Premier League and Serie A are also interested in signing the 17-year-old, who has scored five Ligue 1 goals to date

Sao Paulo deny €27m deal with Inter for Lucas Moura
The Brazilian youngster is reportedly on the verge of completing a transfer to San Siro, but his current club have dismissed rumours a fee has already been agreed

Ajax make formal approach for Assaidi
The Morocco international has seemingly caught the attention of the Eredivisie champions with his good performances over the past two seasons

Newcastle United target Debuchy confirms desire to leave Lille
The France international has been linked with a move to Newcastle throughout the summer, and has admitted that he wants to depart his current club

Bolton secure loan signing of Arsenal youngster Afobe - report
The 19-year-old striker has signed a season-long deal with Owen Coyle's recently relegated Trotters after turning down offers from six other Championship clubs

Fiorentina agree fee with Villarreal over Gonzalo Rodriguez
The Italian outfit are on the verge of signing the Argentine defender after ironing out terms with his current club, and have also completed the transfer of Borja Valero

QPR step up chase for Tottenham defender Gallas
Spurs are willing to let the Frenchman leave on a free transfer but the 34-year-old does not want to take a wage cut to switch to his fourth London club

Mourinho: It is not a problem if Kaka stays at Real Madrid
The Brazilian midfielder, who signed for Los Blancos in 2009 for €68.5 million, has been linked with a return to AC Milan, but a final decision on his future has yet to be made

Mourinho: Sahin is free to leave
With rumors continuing to link Sahin away from Real Madrid, manager Jose Mourinho says the Turkish midfielder is free to leave.

Sammer hints at €40m Bayern Munich bid for Javi Martinez
The 44-year-old has accepted that die Roten must spend big money on players, despite the Bavarians' earlier claims that they will not break the bank for the Spaniard

Kaka move put on hold, admits AC Milan sporting director
The Serie A giants remain keen on luring the playmaker to San Siro once again, while they have not given up hope of signing Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from French champions Montpellier

Official: Adelaide United land Argentine winger Marcelo Carrusca
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder promises to add class to the United squad, pending the passing of his medical exam after he arrives at the club in the coming days

Japan captain Yoshida relishes Old Trafford 'debut' as Premier League clubs show interest
The VVV defender will lead his team-mates against Egypt on Saturday afternoon as Japan hope to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since the 2000 Sydney Olympics

 

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Redknapp: Levy told Modric he could leave Tottenham for Real Madrid this summer
The former boss says Spurs will sell their star midfielder if the right offer comes along and is not expecting the 26-year-old to be at White Hart Lane at the start of the season

Official: Rubin Kazan sign Salomon Rondon from Malaga
The Venezuelan has penned a four-year deal with the Russian Premier League side after just two seasons with the Andalusians, who are going through financial problems

Ballack missed opportunity to sign for Montreal Impact - report
The former Chelsea man took too long to reach a decision over an offer from the Canadian side, who went on to sign Alessandro Nesta instead

Villarreal rule out Giuseppe Rossi transfer to AC Milan
The relegated Liga side have indicated their intention to keep the Italian attacker, thwarting any potential summer move by Massimiliano Allegri's Serie A runners-up

Paris Saint-Germain boss Ancelotti rules out Ashley Cole move
Talk linking the Blues defender with a summer move to France has been ruled out by the Parisian outfit's coach, who also praised his side's efforts against Barcelona

Official: Napoli's Erwin Hoffer rejoins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan
The Austrian striker has gone out on loan for the third time, rejoining the German side that claimed promotion from the 2. Bundesliga at the end of last season

Toulouse's Etienne Capoue announces desire to leave the club
The player has revealed his intention to quit the French side and move to a bigger club, amid interest from a number of Europe's leading clubs including Inter and Barcelona

Yanga-Mbiwa asks Montpellier for permission to sign for AC Milan - report
The 23-year-old is said to be privately pushing through a move to the Italian giants, and has asked his current side to allow him to leave in this transfer window

Melo's protracted move to Galatasaray collapses - report
The midfielder had himself previously confirmed a return to Turkey, but disagreements between the two clubs surrounding the transfer fee have caused the deal to be called off

Newcastle boss Pardew hopeful over transfers
The Magpies' manager would have liked to have sewn up a few deals by now, including one for Lille defender Mathieu Debuchy, but says he is convinced he will get his men eventually

Paris Saint-Germain should hold on to Nene, says former defender Ceara
The 32-year-old voiced his concerns about his former club's transfer dealings, before going on to reveal his unfavourable relationship with current boss Carlo Ancelotti

Roma interested in Sao Paulo's Rhodolfo - report
Zdenek Zeman has earmarked the 25-year-old as an ideal signing for the Italian side as they seek to bolster their defence ahead of the start of the Serie A season

Clarke: West Brom not interested in selling Odemwingie
The recently appointed Baggies' manager reveals the club have turned down one offer for the striker already and want him to stay at the Hawthorns

Ambrosini: Everyone at AC Milan would like it if Kaka came back
The experienced midfielder hopes that the Madrid player will return to the Rossoneri, but added that a position as deep lying playmaker would not suit the Brazilian

Ekigho Ehiosun joins Turkish side Genclerbirligi
The young Nigerian international has completed a move to Turkey, signing a three-year deal with Fuat Capa's side after enjoying a successful loan spell with Samsunspor last season

Ajax offer Newcastle target Anita new deal
The Eredivisie giants are determined to hold onto the versatile midfielder, and have offered him a contract extension that would keep him at the club for four more years

Muang Thong United prepare bid to sign Persisam Samarinda striker Cristian Gonzales on loan
The 35-year-old Uruguayan-born striker quickly became the Twin Qilins target after the club began their search in earest for Choe Kum-Chol's replacement

Semen Padang striker Ferdinand Sinaga claims 'unamed' Thailand club interest
The Bengkulu-born forward successfully helped his club to clinch Indonesian Premier League's title last season and has been heavily linked with a move to Thailand

 

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Llorente rejects Athletic Bilbao contract renewal as Juventus prepare €20m bid - report
The Spaniard has refused to pen a new deal with Los Leones, fuelling speculation that he may leave the club, and the Old Lady are rumoured to have been stirred into action

Real Madrid midfielder Sahin rejects Besiktas loan offer - report
The Turkish side are the latest team to be linked with the former BVB man, but he has ruled out a temporary move back to the country he plays for internationally

PSG's Bisevac linked to Lyon loan move - report
Ligue 1 outfit target versatile Serbian international to plug holes at the back, as PSG look to shuffle their pack of non-EU players

Suarez signs new long-term Liverpool contract
The Uruguay internatinal forward has agreed new terms with the Anfield outfit despite having been linked with a big-money move away from Merseyside earlier this summer

Rangers sign Kyle on one-year deal
The veteran striker has become the third player to join the club in the same day following the arrivals of Emilson Cribari and Francisco Sandaza as Ally McCoist reshapes his squad

Chelsea step up chase for Wallace - report
Speculation is mounting that the European Champions are looking to seal a quick deal for the 18-year-old Fluminense right back and are still interested in Cesar Azpilicueta

Santon and Zambrotta interest Napoli
Newcastle full-back and veteran free agent are on the radar of the Naples side, as they look to strengthen their options at full-back

Lucas Moura fees too high for Manchester United - report
The Red Devils have allegedly turned away from a deal for the Brazilian starlet after he demanded £6 million in agency costs, with his price also deterring Inter Milan

Feyenoord closing in on Mathijsen
The Netherlands international is one step closer to a return to his native country as the Rotterdam giants have opened talks with his current club

Dempsey ordered to train alone as Liverpool move stalls
Wantaway midfielder will be kept separate from the first-team squad as his future remains up in the air, but the Merseysiders are undecided about making a move for the American

Chelsea make 'serious approach' for Azpilicueta
The European champions are aiming to firm up their interest, with L'OM willing to listen to offers in excess of €10 million for the 22-year-old Spanish right-back

Sao Paulo admit Lucas Moura could join Paris Saint-Germain
The Brazilian midfielder had previously been linked with moves to Inter and Manchester United, but now seems to be on his way to the Parc des Princes instead

Swansea star Allen worth over €25m by Liverpool standards - Laudrup
The Danish manager argues that, considering the Reds' hefty spending on Stewart Downing and Jordan Henderson, his midfield star could justifiably exceed their prices

Juventus in talks with Inter over Pazzini-Quagliarella exchange deal
The Serie A champions are intent on landing the Nerazzurri striker, and would be willing to include the former Napoli star in any deal, as a loan move is ruled out

Official: Arsenal sign Santi Cazorla from Malaga
The Gunners have completed their third signing of the summer, securing the attacking midfielder for a fee of around £18 million from the troubled La Liga outfit

I hope AC Milan reach an agreement with Montpellier, admits Yanga-Mbiwa
The MHSC captain understands his side's desire to hold onto him, but has set his sights on a move to the Serie A powerhouse, who are desperately seeking defensive reinforcements

Tottenham to step up Leandro Damiao pursuit with €19m bid
Spurs are keen to bring the 23-year-old Internacional striker to White Hart Lane this summer in a move that is independent to any potential deal for Emmanuel Adebayor

Official: Marchena leaves Villarreal for Deportivo
The experienced stopper has agreed terms with the newly-promoted Primera Division side, and will be unveiled to the press later on Tuesday upon completion of his medical

Huntelaar future remains uncertain, admits Schalke general manager Heldt
The prolific Netherlands forward could yet start the new season away from Gelsenkirchen, as talks over a new deal at the Veltins Arena have again stalled

Maicon rejects Paris Saint-Germain in hope of Real Madrid switch - report
The in-demand Brazilian defender has supposedly turned down a move to the big-spending French outfit, and instead favours a move to the Spanish or English capitals

Moratti slams 'illogical' Paris Saint-Germain as Inter pull out of Moura race
The Nerazzurri president has confirmed the club will not be signing the Brazil international, after the French side offered a much larger amount for the player

No bids from Tottenham for Leandro Damiao, claim Internacional
The Brazilian side, currently sitting fifth in the Campeonato Brasileiro, are yet to receive any offers from the north London club for the much sought-after young striker

Vilanova: I have never spoken about signing Neymar
The Barcelona trainer has denied mentioning the possibility of the club making a move for the young sensation, despite the media repeatedly linking them with a bid

Inter consider move for Napoli's Gargano - report
The Nerazzurri have their eye on the Uruguayan midfielder and are reportedly preparing a bid as they look to bolster their squad before the start of the new Serie A season

Joseph Yobo delighted over Fenerbahce move
The former Everton defender has said that he is happy to have completed his permanent move to the Turkish capital where he anticipates winning lots of silverware

Manchester City demand €31.5m for Dzeko as negotiations with AC Milan continue to stall
The Italian giants are willing to pay the Bosian's wages in full for the season with a view to a permanent move next summer, but Mancini is not interested in a temporary switch

Afellay not leaving Barcelona, declares agent
The Dutchman has been linked with a move away from the Spanish giants this summer, but his representative insists a transfer is not an option for his charge

Paris Saint-Germain join Inter & Manchester United in race for Lucas Moura - report
The Brazil international is continually being linked with a move to Europe, and the Ligue 1 giants now appear to be sitting in pole position to land the hot prospect

Mancini: I do not think Van Persie will join Manchester City
The Italian admits that he is unlikely to succeed in his pursuit of the Arsenal captain, who is believed to approve of the Gunners' newly demonstrated ambition in the market

Manchester City prepare £20m bid & £100,000-a-week contract for Agger
The Premier League champions have already had two offers rejected for the 27-year-old but believe the Anfield club could be ready to cash in on the Danish defender

Mancini admits Dzeko likely to stay at Manchester City
The Bosnia international has been linked with a move away after becoming frustrated at a lack of starts at the Etihad, while Balotelli and Silva will be eased back following Euros

Internacional braced for Leandro Damiao offers
The Colorado are expecting potential suitors to up their interest in the 23-year-old striker after his goal-scoring exploits for Brazil at London 2012

AC Milan chase Pizarro and three more signings - report
The Chilean midfielder has emerged as a candidate for the Rossoneri as they look to add to their squad with a quartet of new additions before the start of the new season

Newcastle target Debuchy must deal with Lille's decision, says Garcia
The right-back has seen his desired move to St. James' Park continually blocked by Les Dogues and his current coach has affirmed that the club's decision is final

Inter eye Gaston Ramirez & Alejandro Gomez as Lucas Moura saga continues - report
The Nerazzurri are keeping their options open should they fail to secure a move for the Sao Paulo youngster, with the Bologna and Catania players other possible solutions

Ronaldo hints at future MLS move
The iconic winger has admitted that he would one day like to ply his trade in the United States, following in the footsteps of players such as David Beckham and Thierry Henry

Real Madrid striker Joselu closing in on Hoffenheim move
The coach of the Bundesliga club revealed that a new offer has been made for the 22-year-old and declared that he hopes to see the young hitman in Germany very soon

Modric set for Tottenham first team return after no Real Madrid agreement
The Croatia international, who has been training separately, has been heavily linked with a move to Los Blancos but the Spanish giants are still yet to meet Spurs' asking price

Pardew: Newcastle will be patient in the transfer window
The Magpies boss insists he is not bothered with the club's relative lack of transfer activity, and is more concerned with not losing any of his current players

Juventus line up Astori as Bonucci replacement - report
As the former Bari defender prepares to learn his fate, the Old Lady have compiled a list of possible alternatives, and the Cagliari man is believed to be top of the pile

AC Milan to wait on Yanga-Mbiwa - report
Vice-president Adriano Galliani is confident the defender's will to join the Rossoneri will eventually force through a transfer, despite the Ligue 1 champions playing hard ball

 

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Lucas Ocampos close to finalising Monaco switch - report
The highly-rated Argentine youngster could complete his transfer to European football in the coming days after River Plate reportedly accepted an offer from the Ligue 2 team

Holtby casts doubt on his Schalke future
The young midfielder cannot wait to play at the highest level during the next season but has hinted that his future may lie away from the Ruhr club

Inter's lack of transfer activity concerns Stramaccioni
The coach of the Milan club has admitted that his side still have a lot of work to do and revealed it's vital new players are signed ahead of next season

'The game's gone mad!' - Sir Alex Ferguson 'amazed' by PSG's big-money move for Lucas Moura
The Manchester United boss has expressed his disbelief at the spending power of Carlo Ancelotti's side after the Ligue 1 outfit won the race to sign the highly-rated Brazilian

Official: Canales seals permanent Valencia switch
The youngster had been on loan at the Mestalla, but now Los Che have decided to complete a transfer for the gifted attacking midfielder

Paris Saint-Germain interested in exchanging Bisevac for Lyon's Reveillere - report
PSG to free up space in their non-EU quota for the arrival of Lucas Moura in January and the Serbian defender could be the one to go, possibly as part of a swap deal

Sir Alex Ferguson hopeful over Van Persie signing: We've made a bid & we have to persevere
The Manchester United manager confirms that the Red Devils have made a solid offer for the Arsenal striker and admits he is unsure as to how the north London side will respond

Blackburn closing in on Kazim-Richards
The Galatasaray striker could be set for a move to Ewood Park as the Championship club look to replenish their striking options following a knee injury to Leon Best

Allegri hints at more arrivals after Zapata capture
The Rossoneri coach revealed his delight at adding the 25-year-old defender to the club's ranks and hopes that there will be further activity before the transfer window shuts

Paris Saint-Germain confirm signing of Lucas Moura
The Brazil starlet has agreed personal terms with the Ligue 1 giants, and will join up with his new club in January next year after completing the current Brasileiro campaign

Official: Villarreal replace Zapata with Mellberg
The Yellow Submarines have acted swiftly in the wake of loaning the Colombian to AC Milan by signing the experienced Swede on a one-year contract

Official: Zapata joins AC Milan on loan
The defender is the latest player to have departed Villarreal following their relegation last season, and will now spend the upcoming campaign at San Siro

Bruno Alves open to Atletico Madrid switch, reveals father
The defender would welcome the challenge of playing at the Vicente Calderon, although he would also respect the wishes of current club Zenit upon engineering a move away

Anita agent change fuels speculation over Newcastle move
The Netherlands international has switched his personal management from 'Perfect Assist' to become client of Mino Raiola, who is renowned for tying up transfer deals quickly

Ajax agree terms with Heerenveen over Assaidi - report
The tricky attacker previously seemed to be on his way to Galatasaray, but a move to the Amsterdam powerhouse is now on the horizon instead

Javi Martinez wants Bayern Munich move, claims agent
The Spain international previously stated that he's happy to stay at his current club, but now seems open to a move to the German top flight after all

Official: Joselu leaves Real Madrid for Hoffenheim
The promising attacker will continue his career in Germany, having inked a long-term deal with the ambitious Bundesliga side

Manchester City to offload Adam Johnson as they close in on Sinclair deal
The former Middlesbrough winger is surplus to requirements at Etihad Stadium, with the Premier League champions having already agreed terms with the Swansea star

Flamini: Arsenal's Van Persie has to make 'a very important decision'
The Dutchman's career is at a crossroads and the former Gunners midfielder talked to Goal.com about the importance of the dilemma facing the striker

Iniesta delighted Barcelona linked with Arsenal 'prodigy' Song
The playmaker is unsure as to whether a move will materialise, but is confident the Cameroon international has the ability to shine at Camp Nou following recent speculation

Crouch urges Owen to seal Stoke switch
The free agent is currently without a club since being released by Manchester United and his former international team-mate has admitted he would love to play with him again

Jorge Mendes holds the key as Atletico Madrid pursue Bruno Alves - report
The influential super agent could help Los Colchoneros clinch the signing of the Zenit St Petersburg centre-back, if they manage to usher the Uruguayan out of the exit door

 

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Di Matteo: Lukaku will go out on loan
The Blues boss has announced that the forward may have to move away from Stamford Bridge in order to gain first-team experience, but insists Daniel Sturridge is in his plans

West Ham complete signing of Marseille's Alou Diarra
The Marseille midfielder has signed a three-year contract at Upton Park, arriving for an undisclosed fee as manager Sam Allardyce's eighth signing of the summer so far

Arsenal confirm Vela exit
The Mexican striker has joined Real Sociedad on a permanent deal after spending last season on loan with the Spanish side, bringing to an end a seven-year spell with the Gunners

Mancini blasts Marwood as Manchester City boss admits defeat in Van Persie race
The 47-year-old Italian boss has slammed the club over its lack of movement in the transfer market, with the Dutch forward now set to move elsewhere, with rivals United favourites

Official: Galatasaray loan Felipe Melo from Juventus
The midfielder finally seals his return to the Turk Telekom Arena, albeit on another temporary arrangement, thus ending a protracted round of negotiations between the two clubs

Javi Martinez wants to stay at Athletic Bilbao, says agent
Despite being linked with some of Europe's top clubs, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich, the Basque looks set to stay with Los Leones, according to his representative

Liverpool 'don't want to sell' Agger, insists Rodgers
The new manager insists he is against selling the Denmark international, before revealing that Swansea midfielder Joe Allen should join the club within "the next 24 hours"

Juventus prepare €20m bid for Fernando Llorente - report
The Old Lady have been linked with the Basque target man in recent weeks, and are now ready to come in with a firm bid after learning that he has rejected a new deal at San Mames

I'll have no choice if the club decide to let me go - Isco unsure over Malaga future
The 20-year-old stated that he would prefer to remain with the financially-troubled Andalusian club, but admitted that, ultimately, he does not know what his future holds

Chelsea striker Lukaku close to sealing Premier League loan move, reveals agent
The 19-year-old's representative has confirmed that his client is set for a temporary spell at another top-flight club, but he will not be moving to Craven Cottage

Real Sociedad move is a step forward, says Jose Angel
The out-of-favour Giallorossi left-back is hoping for a fresh start at the Anoeta, after completing a temporary switch to the Primera Division club

Milan consider trading Cassano for Borriello with Roma - report
Reports this week have suggested that the Rossoneri are keen to offload the 30-year-old striker and are considering a swap-deal involving one of their former players

Pizarro set to leave Roma for Fiorentina - report
The experienced midfielder is believed to be close to joining the Artemio Franchi side, after it emerged he was on the brink of terminating his contract at his current club

Sabatini says Roma have 'never considered' selling De Rossi
The Giallorossi director of football will only consider a 'monster' offer for the midfielder, citing the €30m valuation of Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic as an insufficient amount

Barcelona step up interest in Arsenal midfielder Alex Song
The Spanish giants are keen to sign the Cameroon international this month but are unwilling to meet the Gunners' £15 million valuation of the midfielder

Emanuelson: Rossi & Kaka would make AC Milan a lot stronger
The Dutch midfielder has welcomed the Rossoneri being linked with the Villarreal striker and Real Madrid playmaker, though Alessandro Matri remains their main forward target

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill linked with move to Qatar - report
The 34-year-old was expected to stay in the Middle East after his release this summer from UAE club Al Jazira, and may get that chance with Qatari outfit Al Sailiya

Chelsea to make improved €25.3m bid for Schurrle - report
The Blues have previously had an offer of €20.2 million for the Bayer Leverkusen attacker rejected, but are keen to tie up a deal ahead of the new season

Kaka arrival seems almost impossible, admits Galliani
The Rossoneri CEO has conceded that signing the attacking midfielder will be difficult, as the Spanish champions have stressed he will only leave for the right price

Lucas Moura had agreed Manchester United deal, claims agent
The Sao Paulo forward has opted to join PSG after being persuaded by sporting director Leonardo but came close to signing for the Red Devils according to his representative

Manchester City must make a 'ridiculous offer' for Agger, says Rodgers
The Anfield boss revealed the Premier League champions' interest but insists he is unwilling to part with the Dane on the cheap after Thiago Silva's recent eye-catching transfer

Aston Villa renew interest in Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton
Paul Lambert wants to re-unite with the £5 million-rated full-back, who is also a target for Reading, but must first sell out-of-favour defender and Stoke target Alan Hutton

It would be disrespectful for Barcelona to talk about Song, says Vilanova
The new Barca trainer has remained coy over his side's supposed interest in the Cameroon international after Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets previously praised him

Liverpool line up Diego Godin to replace Manchester City target Agger
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers will be given a significant portion of proceeds to secure a successor if the Merseyside outfit sell the Dane to the Premier League champions

Important for Villarreal to balance the books, says president
The recently-relegated side's supremo shared his view that the recent departures from the club are less important than the financial equilibrium which has been attained

 

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Bendtner reiterates desire to leave Arsenal amid offers from Italy, Spain and Germany
The Denmark international, who spent last season on loan with the Gunners' Premier League rivals Sunderland, claims to have already snubbed opportunities from abroad

Agger: I'd prefer Liverpool stay but they may want to sell me
The defender has insisted he does not want to leave Anfield this summer despite reported interest from Manchester City and rumours that the club's owners want to cash in

Song told me he wants to join Barcelona, says Malaga's Kameni
The former Espanyol player says the central midfielder told him whilst they were on holiday together that he would like to join the Catalan giants

Nacho Monreal: I have no intention of leaving Malaga
The full-back has moved to quell the fears of the club's fans by announcing that he has no desire to leave despite the departures of a number of high-profile players

Krul: Newcastle target Anita is ready for the Premier League
The Magpies' goalkeeper is tipping his Netherlands team-mate to make an impact on the English top-flight, if he completes his proposed €8 million (£6.6m) move from Ajax

Rossi would 'definitely say yes' to AC Milan, claims agent
The Italy international was plagued by a recurring knee injury during the last campaign but has been linked with a move to the Rossoneri in the current transfer window

Song admits Barcelona interest but affirms his happiness at Arsenal
The 24-year-old revealed that he is happy to stay at Arsenal despite the 'best team in the world' showing interest in him, adding speculation won't go away until the window shuts

Official: Arsenal teenager Ryo Miyaichi joins Wigan on season-long loan
The 19-year-old moves to the DW Stadium in search of first-team action under Roberto Martinez, who may see the Japanese as a replacement for reported Chelsea target Victor Moses

Assaidi threatens to pull plug on Ajax move
The Morocco international appeared to be on his way to the Eredivisie champions, but has made it clear they will have to improve their contract offer

Llorente will not renew at Athletic, says president
The Spain international has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, and he has decided not to extend his deal with the Basque outfit

Longo ready to leave Inter on loan
The forward is regarded as one of the Nerazzurri's finest young talents, and could be granted a temporary move in order to gain valuable first team experience

Sahin set to leave Real Madrid - report
The Turkey international could be on the move again after one disappointing season at the Primera Division champions, and could leave the Blancos this week

Moses agent denies reports of Chelsea agreement
The advisor of the Wigan Athletic attacker has insisted there is no deal between the Lancashire club and the European champions in place despite months of speculation

Official: Rodwell completes Manchester City move
The 21-year-old midfielder, who has two caps for England, has passed a medical and finalises his switch to the Premier League champions from Everton on a five-year deal

Adriano could possibly get a contract with Flamengo, says Zinho
The former Inter and Brazil striker has been recovering from surgery with the use of the Mengao's facilities and could now be rewarded with a permanent deal

Roma hoping to sign Marquinhos from Corinthians - report
The Giallorossi are lining up the young Brazilian centre-back who could become the third player to switch the Copa Libertadores champions for the Italian capital this summer

Ajax accept Newcastle bid for Vurnon Anita
The midfielder has revealed that the two clubs have agreed a fee and hopes to finish the move very soon

Chelsea target Hulk keen on Premier League switch
The highly rated Olympic silver medalist has been the subject of much speculation all summer and has now revealed that he could soon be plying his trade in England's top tier

Oribe Peralta: I could move to England, Italy or Spain
Mexico's Olympic hero has opened the door to a potential transfer to Europe and picked the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga as his favoured possible destinations

Valencia want Nelson Valdez from Rubin Kazan - report
Los Che are determined to add a new striker to their ranks and the 28-year-old Paraguayan has been pinpointed as a potential acquisition ahead of the new season

Ajaccio eye Mutu swoop - report
The Romanian is available for transfer following Cesena's relegation to Serie B, and the Corsican side are mulling over the idea of signing the striker this summer

Mancini warns Rodwell he is not ready for Manchester City's starting XI
The Italian manager has announced that the incoming midfielder is a signing for the future and must get used to competing for trophies as he swaps Everton for the Etihad Stadium

Valencia make Cissokho signing priority - report
Los Che are in the hunt for a new left-back following Jordi Alba's departure to Barcelona and the collapse of Didac Vila's transfer, and have set their sights on the Frenchman

Ajax interested in Barcelona duo Tello and Sergi Roberto - report
The Amsterdam giants failed in a bid to sign Marc Muniesa earlier in the summer, but could now turn their attentions to the young striker and midfielder

Manchester City gamble on Rodwell's unrealised potential
The Everton midfielder has been tipped to become a regular England international player of the future but Roberto Mancini must help him to fulfil his undoubted promise

Real Madrid strikers Karim Benzema & Gonzalo Higuain reject PSG - report‏
Qatari owner Sheikh Al-Khelaifi frustrated after attempts to lure more top stars ended in failure

Everton accept Manchester City's bid for Jack Rodwell
The 21-year-old is set to have a medical with the Premier League champions on Sunday to become their first summer signing after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his transfer

Arsenal target Yann M’Vila in no rush to leave Rennes
The midfielder says he will continue to do his best for his club, despite speculation surrounding his future, and will not be distracted by transfer talk

Mancini: Dzeko and Tevez are staying at Manchester City
The Italian has also praised the controversial Argentine's attitude in pre-season and hopes he can maintain the improvement going into the new season

‘We will support the team with a player or players’ – Sheikh Mansour hints at new signings at Manchester City
The club's billionaire owner claims manager Roberto Mancini is "completely satisfied" with the current squad but suggests the champions could still spend this summer

Rennes confirm Premier League bid for Arsenal target M'Vila
The French club have revealed they have had an offer for the midfielder submitted to them from an English side, with the Gunners heavily linked to his signature over the summer

Newcastle target Debuchy tells Lille: I still want to go
The 26-year-old France international right-back has been told by the Ligue 1 club to "deal with" their decision not to sell him to the Magpies but he remains defiant

Porto expect Chelsea target Hulk to stay
The Brazilian striker has attracted much interest from teams across Europe, but the Portuguese side say that he will not be allowed to leave unless his release clause is met

Drenthe on Torino radar - report
The Netherlands international is available on a free after leaving Real Madrid this summer, and has caught the eye of the newly-promoted Serie A outfit

Stoke set to seal loan move for Dinamo Kiev defender Popov
Tony Pulis hopes to complete a deal for the Macedonian, who impressed him when the two sides met in the Europa League last season, on Monday before he joins his national team

Celtic midfielder Ki plays down Arsenal rumours
The Bhoys star is adamant he is unaware of reports linking him with a move to north London after helping South Korea win Olympic bronze against bitter rivals Japan

Official: Liverpool sign Joe Allen from Swansea City for €19m
The 22-year-old has penned a long-term contract to join his former Swans boss Brendan Rodgers at Anfield, in a move which the midfielder describes as "incredible"

Official: Feyenoord sign Mathijsen from Malaga
The Dutch stopper becomes the latest player to flee La Rosaleda, having penned on a three-year contract with the Eredivisie side, who recently missed out on the Champions League

Heinze set for move to Newell's Old Boys after cancelling Roma contract
The former Manchester United player is the latest in a series of players to cancel their contract with the Italian side, and is set for a return to his first club

Chelsea striker Lukaku joins West Brom on season-long loan
The Belgium forward has completed a move to link-up with former Blues coach Steve Clarke at the Hawthorns after finding opportunities limited during his first season in England

 

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Real Madrid move is chance of a lifetime for Modric, says Pletikosa
International team-mate of wantaway star supports the midfielder as he tries to push through a move to the Santiago Bernabeu

Manchester City & West Ham make Drenthe enquiries
The out-of-contract winger spent last season on loan at Everton from Real Madrid and is now the subject of interest from the Premier League champions, according to his agent

Kakuta seeks move away from Chelsea
The French winger is keen to leave Stamford Bridge due to a lack of chances to play first-team football, and has identified Ligue 1 side Marseille as a possible destination

Toivonen questions PSV's 'unreasonable' asking price
The attacking midfielder has caught the attention of a number of foreign sides over the course of the summer, but his hefty price-tag appears to be too much of an obstacle

Olympiakos striker Mirallas reveals Arsenal talks
The Belgium international admits that he is in negotiations with the Gunners and claims that only the Greek club's asking price is holding up a switch to the Emirates Stadium

Dembele confirms Real Madrid approach
The Belgium international is continually being linked with a move away from Fulham, and has now seemingly caught the attention of the Liga champions

Defoe considering future despite love for Tottenham
The England striker fears that he may be forced to quit White Hart Lane in search of first-team football but claims that he will do what is best for Andre Villas-Boas' team

Kompany reiterates admiration for Van Persie: 'He would make any team stronger'
The Manchester City captain again sang the praises of the Arsenal frontman ahead of Belgium's clash with the Netherlands, but United remain favourites to secure his signature

Juventus ready to spend €20m on Llorente
The Spain international's current club revealed earlier this week that he will not sign a contract extension, and the Serie A champions are now willing to improve their offer

Manchester City make Arnesen approach
The Premier League champions have targeted the Hamburg sporting director, who previously worked with Chelsea, as they look to shake up their recruitment operation

'Nothing' in Song Barcelona talk, insists Arsenal boss Wenger
The Gunners boss claims that there has been no contact with the Blaugrana over the Cameroon star, but the player himself could not deny that the Catalan club were interested

Bologna star Ramirez rejects Tottenham
The 21-year-old ended negotiations over a move due to unhappiness with the wages on offer, with the player's agent insisting that there have also been talks with Liverpool

Gabriel Heinze delighted with Newell’s homecoming
Veteran defender says the club never left his heart

 

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Valencia announce deal for Haedo Valdez
The Paraguayan striker will move to Mestalla upon the completion of a medical, after spending a season with the Russian Premier League outfit

Modric move from Tottenham to Real Madrid will happen, says Croatia coach Stimac
The Vatreni boss says the playmaker will move to the Spanish champions, and is frustrated with his midfielder's lack of gametime under new Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas

Kaka has '0.001%' chance of moving to AC Milan, says Ernesto Bronzetti
The respected agent believes there is little chance of a transfer to Italy, and has warned Juventus about targeting Fernando Llorente

Tottenham tried to sign Lloris - Lyon chairman
It was confirmed today that the North Londoners made an offer for the French international, which was immediately rebuffed

 

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Arsenal
Nicklas Bendtner remains adament to leave the Gunners before the end of the transfer window after telling a Danish newspaper staying put is "not an option". (Sky Sports)
Real Madrid's Nuri Sahin will decide whether to sign for Arsenal or Premier League rivals Liverpool this week after being told by Jose Mourinho he can leave on loan (Metro)
The north Londoners are planning a player plus cash offer for Malaga midfielder Isco, which could see Bendtner heading to Spain. (Caught Offside)
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Aston Villa​

Left-back Stephen Warnock could be on his way out of the club after the 30-year-old was not included in the 18-man Villa squad that travelled to Germany for the Werder Bremen friendly (Birmingham Mail)
Aston Villa are planning a swoop for Ghana and Schalke 04 midfielder Anthony Annan. (Ghana Soccernet)
Villa are looking at £6m-rated Ipswich defender Aaron Cresswell which may leave the way clear for James Collins to leave. (Express & Star)
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Chelsea
Youngster Gael Kakuta says he needs to return to France to save his career and he could be heading to Marseille who see the 21-year-old as an ideal relacement for Andre Ayew (Mail)
Chelsea are lining up Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after seeing their pursuit of right-back target Cesar Azpilicueta stall. (Caught Offside)
Chelsea are poised to sign Wigan Athletic forward Victor Moses in a deal worth £9 million after club owner Dave Whelan sactioned the move. (Daily Mirror)
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Everton
Everton have leapfrogged city rivals Liverpool in the race to sign Manchester City winger Adam Johnson. (Metro)
The Toffees could also be set to usurp their fellow Merseyside rivals for the signature of Clint Dempsey from Fulham. (Mail)
Everton have hit the front of the queue to land French youngster M'Baye Niang from Caen. (The Sun)
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Fulham
Second string goalkeeper David Stockdale will be sent ut on loan to gain more first-team experience after failing to outmuscle Mark Schwarzer for the full-time number one jersey. (Fulham Chronicle)
Martin Jol has been reporting to be expressing an interest in Bolton striker David N'gog for an estimated £3million. (Mirror)
Fulham have been linked with Andrei Arshavin who, despite returning to Russia to play for Zenit St Petersburg, is said to be keen on a return to the capital. (Here is the City)
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Liverpool
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could raid former club Swansea City to bring in defender Ashley Williams if he sells Daniel Agger. (Daily Mirror)
But Agger has said he would "rather stay" at Anfield but the decision could be out of his hands. (Mail)
Inter Milan have joined the race to sign speedy winger Theo Walcott but Liverpool are still believed to be leading the race for the England international (Daily Star)
Liverpool are closing in on 21-year-old Barcelona winger Christian Tello as Brendan Rodgers hopes to expand his options before the end of the transfer window (The Sun)
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Manchester City
City are reported to have won the race to sign highly-rated French teenager Jules Ntcham ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus. (Sky Sports)
City captain Vincent Kompany has urged the club's owners to beat their city rivals to the capture of Arsenal goal-machine Robin van Persie (Sky Sports)
Roberto Mancini is looking to add the signatures of Swansea forward Scott Sinclair and Liverpool's Daniel Agger after signing Jack Rodwell for £12 million yesterday. (The Sun)
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Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson has made a peace phone call to Arsene Wenger to try and engineer a move for Robin van Persie before he makes a better offer for the striker. (Daily Mail)
Oribe Peralta's heroics in the Olympic gold medal match have caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson and he could be set to follow compatriot Javier Hernandez to Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
Everton boss David Moyes may not be forced to sell Leighton Baines to Manchester United to boost funds after the club sold Jack Rodwell to United's rivals City. (Manchester Evening News)
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Newcastle United
It is reported Versatile Dutch international Vurnon Anita will fly to England for a medical at Newcastle after they agreed a fee of £6.2million with Ajax (Mail)
Newcastle are determined to force through the signing of Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy who has said he wants to leave the French outfit. (Talksport)
also on the hit list for Newcastle is midfielder Jeremy Toulalan who is currently with money-strapped Malaga. (Mirror)
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Norwich City
Norwich have upped their offer for Leeds captain Robert Snodgrass in a bid to reunite the midfielder with Bradley Johnson and Jonny Howson. (Mirror)
Birmingham defender Curtis Davies is being targeted by his former manager Chris Hughton, who will return to his old club next week to try to sign the defender. (Mirror)
Norwich manager Chris Hughton is interested in signing Newcastle striker Nile Ranger. (Mail)
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Queens Park Rangers
QPR misfit Joey Barton is on the brink of a season-long loan move to Blackpool. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal forward and QPR target Andrey Arshavin is also open to a move to Turkey, according to agent. (London24)
QPR want to sign Junior Hoilett, who is out of contract at Blackburn, but he will not be joining the club unless the London side agree on a £6m fee or a swap involving Jamie Mackie. (Mirror)
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Reading
Reading have been put off by Blackburn defender Scott Dann's £6m price tag. (Daily Mail)
Nottingham Forest full-back Chris Gunter is to have a medical at Reading ahead of sealing a £2.3m switch. (BBC)
Reading set to sign centre-half Adrian Mariappa in £2m move from Watford (BBC)
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Southampton
Blackpool have reported Southampton to the Premier League, the Football League and the Football Association, for an illegal approach to exciting winger Matt Phillips (Mail)
Southampton want to sign Blackburn defender Scott Dann. (Mirror)
Saints failed to secure PSV striker Jeremain Lens with a £5m bid but they will make another offer. (Sun)
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Stoke City
Stoke look set to miss out on signing Roman Lukaku on loan from Chelsea with the Belgian said to be set on staying in London. (Staffordshire)
A Major League Soccer valuation of £2.2m for USA and Houston Dynamos midfielder Geoff Cameron, 27, could put paid to Stoke's bid for the player (Mirror)
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Sunderland
The Black Cats have been encouraged to pursue the chase of Jermain Defoe after the England striker said he did not want to spend another campaign on the bench at Tottenham. (London 24)
Sunderland are poised to win the race for the loan signature of Manchester City striker John Guidetti. (Caught Offside)
They have edged closer to signing Wolves striker Steven Fletcher after he handed in a transfer request. (Mirror)
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Swansea City
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, 23, reckons Swansea are keen to strike a deal for him from Italian club Udinese. (South Wales Evening Post)
A contract clause means that Joe Allen can leave Swansea for £15m, but only to a 'big five' club - which includes Liverpool (Mirror)
Stephen Dobbie looks likely to leave the club this month after a host of Championship teams have created a race for his signature. (This is South Wales)
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Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have launched a double French swoop having made a £12million offer for Renes midfielder Yann M'Vila and scouting Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue as he played against Montpellier on Friday. (Mail)
The club have been put on red alert after Fernando Llorente refused to sign a new contract with Athletic Bilbao. (The Sun)
Real Madrid could have finally agreed a fee for playmaker Luca Modric in the region of £25million. (Caught Offside)
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West Bromwich Albion
New Zealand international Chris Wood has been put up for sale by the Baggies after they signed Romelu Lukaku on loan. (Mirror)
West Brom are monitoring Villarreal's 25-year-old Colombian international defender Cristian Zapata. (Birmingham Mail)
Jonas Olsson has said he is keen to move to London, sparking rumours that he could be leaving West Brom for West Ham. (Express & Star)
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West Ham United
West Ham have been alerted that contract talks between Sporting Lisbon and midfielder Adrien Silva have collapsed. (Daily Star)
West Ham must pay £10million if they are to secure the signature of Wolves winger Matt Jarvis (Sun)
The Hammers are close to bolstering their defensive options with a double deal for Aston Villa's James Collins and former Werder Bremen defender Sebastian Boenisch. (Metro)
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Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez is prepared to let Conor Sammon leave the club to join Championship outfit Derby County in a £1.2million move (Mirror)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez looks the likely victor in the rush to sign Real Mallorca's Ivan Ramis after interest from Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Celtic. (Sun)

 

[Lewandowski]

Tottenham bid for Soldado rejected by Valencia, confirms striker
Spain striker admits Spurs have had an offer rebuffed by Mauricio Pellegrino's side but is still fully committed to Los Che and admits it's a dream to play for them

Arsenal ready to give green light for £15m Song move to Barcelona
The Spanish giants have agreed to meet the Gunners' valuation of midfielder after a breakthrough in talks between the two clubs

Official: Newcastle complete signing of Anita from Ajax
The versatile 23-year-old, who usually operates in central midfield, has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Alan Pardew's side and will wear the No.8 shirt this season

West Ham and Allardyce target free agent Ben Haim
Experienced Israeli defender recently left crisis club Portsmouth and could be set for a return to Upton Park to reunite with his former manager in the Premier League

Tottenham misfit Dos Santos could swap with Inter's Cesar, hints agent
The Mexican's representative has suggested the Spurs attacker could be set for a move to the San Siro, with the veteran keeper moving to White Hart Lane

Former Bilbao president: Llorente's decision hurts
Jose Maria Arrate criticises the Spain international striker after he made it clear he had no intention of renewing his contract with the Basque club

Martinez set for record-breaking move to Bayern Munich
The Athletic Bilbao midfielder has long been linked with a move away from San Mames, and will become the most expensive signing in the history of the Bundesliga.

Wigan chairman Whelan accuses Chelsea of 'messing about' over Moses deal
The Latics chief has urged the Blues to make a decision over the 21-year-old, as the on-off transfer saga is compromising their own transfer dealings

Rodgers eyes 'a couple more' Liverpool signings
The Reds boss reveals that more faces could be added to the squad before the transfer window closes, as he looks to boost his squad ahead of the new season

Manchester United agree fee with Arsenal for Robin van Persie
The biggest transfer saga of the summer looks close to completion after both teams announced that the forward will undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of a move

Tottenham midfielder Modric to fly to Spain to complete Real Madrid move
A breakthrough has finally been reached as the Liga champions aim to complete a £30 million deal for Spurs' wantaway midfielder

Wenger: Arsenal had no choice but to sell Van Persie & we have already signed his replacement
The Gunners boss says he had to allow the Netherlands striker to move to Old Trafford, with the 29-year-old in the final year of his contract

Henriquez to hold talks with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of 'dream' Manchester United move
The Chilean teenager has completed a medical ahead of a proposed move to the Premier League giants, and has revealed discussions with the United boss are set to take place

Babel to Fiorentina deal reaching final stages - report
The Netherlands winger's troubled time in Germany appears to be nearing an end, as Vincenzo Montella's side look ready to pounce for his signature

Napoli closing in on Alvaro Pereira - report
The Uruguay international has been continually linked with a move away from Porto to a bigger league, and appears to be set to make the switch to Serie A

Agger: Barcelona are the only club that would tempt me
The Liverpool defender has revealed if the Spanish giants became interested in his services he would find it hard to resist but considers it an honour to play for the Reds

West Ham prepare restructured £10m bid for Jarvis
The Hammers' initial offer was turned down by Wolves last week, who want a single payment rather than instalments, but Sam Allardyce is still determined to get his man

 

[Kawashima]

Honda: If Lazio approached me I wouldn't go
The Japanese midfielder has made it clear that he has no interest in a move to the Serie A outfit as he does not feel they represent a step up in quality from his current club

Azpilicueta set to seal £7.9m Chelsea move next week
Spanish right-back's representatives are in London to put finishing touches to his switch from Marseille to Stamford Bridge

Official: Manchester United complete Robin van Persie signing
The Netherlands international is finally confirmed as a Red Devil after months of speculation over his future, and could make his debut in their Premier League opener at Everton

Wenger chasing Sahin but Song could be on his way out of Arsenal
The Cameroon international looks set to be another big-name departure from the Emirates Stadium following Robin van Persie's departure, but the Gunners boss has targets in mind

Southampton open talks over move for Liverpool target Gaston Ramirez
The newly-promoted side are hoping to pip the Reds to a deal for the Uruguayan who is tempted by the opportunity of regular football with the Saints

Tottenham interest in M'Vila over and Moutinho signing difficult, says Villas-Boas
The former Chelsea boss has distanced himself from signing the French international as he is looking at other options, but says a move for the Porto man is unlikely

Norwich City complete season-long loan move for Javier Garrido
The former Manchester City man returns to the Premier League to compete for the left-back position at Carrow Road with Marc Tierney following Adam Drury's departure

Liverpool agree deal with Heerenveen for winger Oussama Assaidi
The Morocco international will head to Merseyside for a medical with the Reds after an impressive campaign in the Eredivisie with Marco van Basten's side last term

Inter are very interested in Porto's Fernando, claims Guarin
The Colombian claims that the Nerazzurri have approached him about his former team-mate, and hopes to see the Brazilian midfielder line up alongside him at San Siro

Agger wants to stay at Liverpool - Rodgers
Former Swansea boss claims the Denmark international has told him he wants to remain at Anfield this season despite speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City

Official: Monaco seal €11m Ocampos deal
The 18-year-old Argentine has signed a long-term contract with the newly-rich principality club as they look to secure a passage back to top-flight football

Uli Hoeness: Bayern Munich green light Javi Martinez transfer
The Bavarian giants have been approved by their board to begin negotiations with Athletic Bilbao to sign the 23-year-old midfielder, who is expected to cost around €40 million

Liverpool set to beat Arsenal in race to sign Sahin
The Real Madrid midfielder has been deemed surplus to requirements by Jose Mourinho and is set to move to Anfield on a one-year loan deal

Marseille's Azpilicueta on the verge of signing for Chelsea
The Spanish defender's representatives are in in London to put the finishing touches on a transfer that would see the Blues shell out an estimated €8-10 million

Wenger: I'd have preferred to sell Van Persie to PSG, not Manchester United
Gunners boss admits he would have rather have sold his captain abroad rather than lose him to a Premier League rival and feels the Red Devils have got a great player

 

[Kawashima]

Advocaat: Toivonen worth €14m
The versatile attacker feels the club's asking price is too high, but their new head coach feels he's worth the money, and is hopeful the forward won't leave

Llorente's agent hints at Juventus move
The striker is continually being linked with a move to the Serie A giants, and his representative has now confirmed a transfer is an option

Ajax make Rajkovic inquiry
The Serbia international could be on his way back to the Dutch top flight as the Amsterdam giants have shown an interest in signing him

Official: Simao joins Espanyol
The former Portugal international has completed his move back to the Spanish top flight after he had opted to leave Besiktas

Universidad de Chile confirm Manchester United move for Angelo Henriquez
The teenager has completed a medical ahead of a proposed move to the Premier League giants, with the Chilean club announcing the deal will be completed by the end of the month

Southampton bid for Ramirez rejected, claims Bologna president
Only days after telling the media he was close to a deal to join the Premier League side, the Italian club's boardmember has poured cold water on any possible switch

QPR confirm signing of former Chelsea defender Bosingwa
The 29-year-old two-time Champions League winner has joined the R's after rejecting reported interest from Inter, Anzhi and former club Porto to stay in the Premier League

Lambert declares admiration for Defoe and Kenwyne Jones
Having been linked to the two strikers, the Villans manager has said he is an admirer of the two players but is unsure whether they will make the move to Villa Park

Liverpool sign Oussama Assaidi from Heerenveen on long-term deal
The 24-year-old Morocco international passed a medical at the Reds' Melwood training ground on Friday before completing his move from Heerenveen

 

[Kawashima]

Galatasaray have the power to buy Kaka, claims club chairman
The Turkish supremo has revealed his side are in a financial position to bring in the Brazilian, but admitted the playmaker's personal goals will likely scupper a move

Mancini demands new signings to defend Manchester City's title
The Citizens' boss has voiced his frustrations at missing out on high-profile targets in the summer transfer window, despite the £15m signing of Everton starlet Jack Rodwell

Jol confirms no bids have been made for Dempsey
The Dutchman has blasted fans' chants about the American midfielder and hopes that he can persuade last season's top scorer to remain at Craven Cottage, despite his desire to leave

Bologna supporters protest against potential Ramirez sale to Southampton
Rossoblu fans are unhappy that the Uruguayan talent is on the verge of being sold, although it is unlikely they will be able to halt the proceedings

Del Bosque confident Bayern Munich will have 'plenty of fun' with Martinez
The Basque star appears set to complete a move to Die Roten, prompting his national team boss to predict a bright future for him

Ancelotti: PSG are not interested in Lichtsteiner or Debuchy
The 53-year-old trainer has revealed that his team are not looking into the possibility of acquiring either of the internationals

Allegri hopes Cassano repays AC Milan's faith in him
The recent exodus of key players from Milanello has caused the Italy international to reconsider his future, but his coach is optimistic that he will stay on

Luis Fabiano denies he is moving to Al Rayyan
The Brazilian forward has squashed information that he is set to transfer to the Middle East, and pledged to stay with his current side until the conclusion of his contract

Roma set to sign Marquinhos - report
The promising Brazilian youngster is seemingly on his way to the Italian championship as the Giallorossi have agreed terms with his current club over a transfer

 

[Kawashima]

Arsenal
As Alex Song is heading to Barcelona, Arsene Wenger is hoping to bring Nuri Sahin from Real Madrid to The Emirates. (The Mail)
With Robin Van Persie leaving, the door of replacement speculations has indeed opened and the freshest rumour is that Javier Hernandez, who apparently is unhappy being pushed down the picking order at Old Trafford, could be heading down to the capital. (The Mirror)
Theo Walcott could join Robin Van Persie out the Arsenal gates and head towards Inter Milan.(Daily Star)
Arsene Wenger is considering a bid for Anderlecht's Argentine international Lucas Biglia as he seeks to bolster his midfield. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal could make a move for Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente, according to Spanish newspaper Marca - but Spurs and Juventus also have their eyes on the striker. (Mail)
Barcelona close to securing midfielder Alex Song's £15m move from Arsenal to Catalan giants. (Independent)
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Aston Villa​

Paul Lambert wants a new striker and he has his eye on Jermain Defoe and Kenwyne Jones. (The Mirror)
Left-back Stephen Warnock could be on his way out of the club after he was left out of 18-man Villa squad for Werder Bremen friendly. (Birmingham Mail)
Paul Lambert has confirmed that he has not made any moves in the transfer market following Ron Vlaar signing on August 1. (Goal.com)
But Aston Villa are planning a swoop for Ghana and Schalke 04 midfielder Anthony Annan. (Ghana Soccernet)
Villa are also looking at £6m-rated Ipswich defender Aaron Cresswell which may leave the way clear for James Collins to leave. (Express & Star)
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Chelsea
Radamel Falcao has eiterated his commitment to remaining at Atletico Madrid despite interest from Chelsea. (Goal.com)
Chelsea are looking to loan out Josh McEachran, with several Championship clubs interested in the midfielder. (The Sun)
Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta is set to seal his £7.9m move to Chelsea next week. (Goal.com)
The Blues look set to miss out on Porto’s Uruguayan defender Alvaro Pereira, with Napoli leading the chase. (Metro)
Chelsea are lining up Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after seeing their pursuit of right-back target Cesar Azpilicueta stall. (Caught Offside)
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Everton
Charlie Adam could make a sensational switch across Liverpool to join fierce rivals Everton. (Mail)
David Moyes is keen on bringing 21-year-old Blackpool winger Matt Phillips to Goodison Park. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton are close to signing Kevin Mirallas, a 24-year-old Belgian forward who plays for Olympiakos. (Guardian)
Everton have leapfrogged city rivals Liverpool in the race to sign Manchester City winger Adam Johnson. (Metro)
The Toffees could also be set to usurp their fellow Merseyside rivals for the signature of Clint Dempsey from Fulham. (Mail)
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Fulham
Blackburn midfielder Steven Nzonzi and former Bolton midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker have both emerged as targets for Fulham. (Mail)
Second string goalkeeper David Stockdale will be sent out on loan to gain more first-team experience. (Fulham Chronicle)
Martin Jol has been reporting to be expressing an interest in Bolton striker David N'gog for an estimated £3million. (Mirror)
Fulham have been linked with Andrei Arshavin who, despite returning to Russia to play for Zenit St Petersburg, is said to be keen on a return to the capital. (Here is the City)
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Liverpool
Jack Butland is wanted by Liverpool as a long-term replacement for Pepe Reina. (The Mirror)
David Moyes is keen to make fellow Scot Charlie Adam the first Anfield-toGoodison transfer since 1992. (The Mirror)
The Anfield club has moved into prime position in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Cristian Tello, but it is unclear whether this would be a permanent move or on loan (Sporting Preview)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers could raid former club Swansea City to bring in defender Ashley Williams if he sells Daniel Agger. (Daily Mirror)
Other options include either Steven Caulker or Michael Dawson from Spurs. (Metro)
Inter Milan have joined the race to sign speedy winger Theo Walcott but Liverpool are still believed to be leading the race for the England international. (Daily Star)
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Manchester City
Roberto Mancini is in talks with bringing AS Roma star Danilele De Rossi away from the sunny Italian capital and north to not-so-sunny Manchester. (Yahoo.com)
QPR have failed with a £7.9m bid for St Etienne youngster Kurt Zouma, alerting Manchester City and Manchester United. (Sportsmole.co.uk)
Manchester City are planning an audacious move for 18-year-old teenage wonder kid Angelo Henriquez. (Sportsvibe)
City are reported to have won the race to sign highly-rated French teenager Jules Ntcham ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus. (Sky Sports)
Roberto Mancini is hoping to sign Swansea forward Scott Sinclair and Liverpool's Daniel Agger. (The Sun)
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Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson wants to add Everton full back Leighton Baines from Everton. (The Mail)
Zenit St Petersburg have launched a bid to sign Manchester United winger Nani. (Daily Mail)
Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez has completed his medical ahead of a move to Manchester United with the deal to be completed before the end of the month. (Goal.com)
Everton boss David Moyes may not be forced to sell Leighton Baines to Manchester United to boost funds after the club sold Jack Rodwell to United's rivals City. (Manchester Evening News)
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Newcastle United
Newcastle are determined to force through the signing of Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy who has said he wants to leave the French outfit. (Talksport)
The Toon haven't given up on re-signing Andy Carroll - but Liverpool have demanded £17m up front for the striker. (Evening Chronicle)
Also on the hit list for Newcastle is midfielder Jeremy Toulalan who is currently with money-strapped Malaga. (Mirror)
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Norwich City
Birmingham defender Curtis Davies is being targeted by his former manager Chris Hughton, who will return to his old club next week to try to sign the defender. (Mirror)
Norwich manager Chris Hughton is also interested in signing another of his former players - Newcastle striker Nile Ranger. (Mail)
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Queens Park Rangers
QPR misfit Joey Barton is on the brink of a loan move to French side Marseille. (Caught Offside)
Arsenal forward and QPR target Andrey Arshavin is also open to a move to Turkey, according to agent. (London24)
QPR want to sign Junior Hoilett, who is out of contract at Blackburn, but he will not be joining the club unless the London side agree on a £6m fee or a swap involving Jamie Mackie. (Mirror)
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Reading
Reading have been put off by Blackburn defender Scott Dann's £6m price tag. (Daily Mail)
Nottingham Forest full-back Chris Gunter is to have a medical at Reading ahead of sealing a £2.3m switch. (BBC)
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Southampton
Bologna star Gaston Ramirez admits that a Southampton switch is imminent. (The Mail)
Blackpool have reported Southampton to the Premier League, the Football League and the Football Association, for an illegal approach to exciting winger Matt Phillips. (Mail)
Southampton want to sign Blackburn defender Scott Dann. (Mirror)
Saints failed to secure PSV striker Jeremain Lens with a £5m bid but they will make another offer. (Sun)
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Stoke City
Michael Owen could snub Stoke for a move to Al Shabab in the UAE. (Metro)
Stoke still want to sign Dynamo Kiev's Macedonian defender Goran Popov despite the 27-year-old failing to secure a work permit. (ITV)
A Major League Soccer valuation of £2.2m for USA and Houston Dynamos midfielder Geoff Cameron, 27, could put paid to Stoke's bid for the player. (Mirror)
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Sunderland
Martin O'Neill has apparently contacted United boss Ferguson about signing surplus striker Dimitar Berbatov. (Mirror)
The Black Cats have opened talks with former Spurs striker Louis Saha over a move to the Stadium of Light. (Mail)
Sunderland have been encouraged to pursue the chase of Jermain Defoe after the England striker said he did not want to spend another campaign on the bench at Tottenham. (London 24)
They have edged closer to signing Wolves striker Steven Fletcher after he handed in a transfer request. (Mirror)
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Swansea City
Scott Sinclair is set to leave the club after refusing to sign a new contract at the Liberty Stadium, with Manchester City among the clubs interested in the striker. (Independent)
Swansea are on the verge of signing Arsenal's young centreback Kyle Bartley after a fee of £1m was agreed. (This is South Wales)
Michael Laudrup is ready to break Swansea's transfer record to stump up £5.5m for Valencia's Spanish international winger Pablo Hernandez. (Wales Online)
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo, 23, reckons the Swans are keen to strike a deal for him from Italian club Udinese. (South Wales Evening Post)
Stephen Dobbie looks likely to leave the club this month after a host of Championship teams have created a race for his signature. (This is South Wales)
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Tottenham Hotspur
Craotian midfielder Luka Modric fears his dream move to Real Madrid could collapse as Tottenham chief Daniel Levy demands a higher fee for the wantaway playmaker. (The Sun)
Emmanuel Adebayor, who spent last season on loan from Manchester City, has decreased his wage demands and looks set to join the North London club at the end of the month. (The Mail)
Inter Milan and Sevilla will go head-to-head in their attempts to sign Giovani Dos Santos. (talkSport)
The North Londoners have entered the race to sign out-of-favour winger Adam Johnson. (The Mail)
Spurs have admitted they are unlikely to make a move for either Yann M'Vila or Joao Moutinho, preferring to concentrate on the search for a striker. (ITV)
But Andre Villas-Boas has eyed a reunion with Chelsea's Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles as he seeks a replacement for the departing Luka Modric. (Mirror)
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West Bromwich Albion
New Zealand international Chris Wood has been put up for sale by the Baggies after they signed Romelu Lukaku on loan. (Mirror)
West Brom are monitoring Villarreal's 25-year-old Colombian international defender Cristian Zapata. (Birmingham Mail)
Jonas Olsson has said he is keen to move to London, sparking rumours that he could be leaving West Brom for West Ham. (Express & Star)
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West Ham United
West Ham have been alerted that contract talks between Sporting Lisbon and midfielder Adrien Silva have collapsed. (Daily Star)
West Ham must pay £10million if they are to secure the signature of Wolves winger Matt Jarvis. (Sun)
The Hammers are close to bolstering their defensive options with a double deal for Aston Villa's James Collins and former Werder Bremen defender Sebastian Boenisch. (Metro)
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Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez is prepared to let Conor Sammon leave the club to join Championship outfit Derby County in a £1.2million move. (Mirror)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez looks the likely victor in the rush to sign Real Mallorca's Ivan Ramis after interest from Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Celtic. (Sun)

 

[Kawashima]

Manchester City fail in £31m pursuit of Roma midfielder De Rossi
The Italian will confirm his intention to stay at the Serie A club despite long-standing interest from the Premier League champions culminating in a big-money offer last week

Espanyol target Napoli forward Eduardo Vargas - report
Unhappy at his lack of playing time in Italy, the Chilean may leave for Spain in a bid to find regular action, and the Catalan club are thought to be keen on a temporary switch

Arsenal starlet Wellington joins Ponferradina on loan
The 19-year-old returns to Spain for his third loan spell away from the Gunners to earn valuable experience, having never made a first-team appearance for the Premier League side

Manchester City in advanced talks to buy Jovetic from Fiorentina for €30m
The Premier League champions made a move for the Montenegro forward after missing out on Robin van Persie to rivals Manchester United after a long pursuit

Wenger: Arsenal are looking to bring in a midfielder and a defender
With injury concerns over Wilshere, Sagna & Koscielny and following Song's departure to Barcelona, the Gunners boss has revealed he hopes to sign further players

Ajax set to sign Moisander
The Finland international is seemingly on his way back to the Amsterdam ArenA after leaving the Eredivisie champions six years ago

Cazorla urges Arsenal to replace Van Persie & Song
The newly-signed Spaniard has called for boss Arsene Wenger to enter the transfer market in order to add further quality following two high-profile departures

Martinez would be under 'immense pressure,' says Hitzfeld as Bayern move draws closer
The former manager of the Bavarian club has suggested the weight of expectation that comes with a record transfer fee makes 23-year-old's potential transfer a considerable risk

Vitesse left-back Buttner on verge of Manchester United move
The defender had been close to joining Southampton before a move to the newly promoted Premier League club fell through, with QPR and Fulham also linked earlier this summer

'Why would I leave after a year?' - Adam wants Liverpool stay
The 26-year-old has been linked to Fulham in a swap for Clint Dempsey but insists that he wants to remain at Anfield for several seasons after arriving just 12 months ago

Newcastle boss Pardew prepared for Tiote and Cabaye bids
The pair were key to the Magpies' success last season as they narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot and the 51-year-old says that replacements would be bought if need be

Liverpool must keep Skrtel and Agger - Carragher
The veteran Reds defender wants the defensive duo to remain at Anfield amid reported interest in both players from several clubs, with Manchester City eyeing the Dane

Milner expects Balotelli and Tevez to stay at Manchester City
The hard-working midfielder believes that the explosive Italian and combustible Argentine will be hungry to fire Roberto Mancini's side towards more silverware this season

McEachran looking for loan move to kick-start Chelsea career
The talented 19-year-old midfielder has been frustrated after failing to win a place in Roberto Di Matteo's side, and sees a loan move as the perfect way of impressing the Italian

Mirallas joins Everton on four-year deal from Olympiakos
The Toffees have announced the signing of the 24-year-old Belgium international who scored 20 goals in 25 appearances for the Greek side last season

 

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Arsenal
Arsenal jave contacted AC Milan over their plans to swap Phillepe Mexes with Nicklas Bendtner. (The Sun)
With Robin Van Persie leaving, the door of replacement speculations has indeed opened and the freshest rumour is that Javier Hernandez, who apparently is unhappy being pushed down the picking order at Old Trafford, could be heading down to the capital. (The Mirror)
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Aston Villa
Paul Lambert wants a new striker and he has his eye on Jermain Defoe and Kenwyne Jones. (The Mirror)
Left-back Stephen Warnock could be on his way out of the club after he was left out of 18-man Villa squad for Werder Bremen friendly. (Birmingham Mail)
Paul Lambert has confirmed that he has not made any moves in the transfer market following Ron Vlaar signing on August 1. (Goal.com)
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Chelsea
Radamel Falcao has eiterated his commitment to remaining at Atletico Madrid despite interest from Chelsea. (Goal.com)
Chelsea are looking to loan out Josh McEachran, with several Championship clubs interested in the midfielder. (The Sun)
Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta is set to seal his £7.9m move to Chelsea next week. (Goal.com)
The Blues look set to miss out on Porto’s Uruguayan defender Alvaro Pereira, with Napoli leading the chase. (Metro)
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Everton
The Toffees have made bid to sign former Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle striker Michael Owen on a free transfer. (Mail)
David Moyes is keen on bringing 21-year-old Blackpool winger Matt Phillips to Goodison Park. (Liverpool Echo)
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Fulham
Blackburn midfielder Steven Nzonzi and former Bolton midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker have both emerged as targets for Fulham. (Mail)
Second string goalkeeper David Stockdale will be sent out on loan to gain more first-team experience. (Fulham Chronicle)
Martin Jol has been reporting to be expressing an interest in Bolton striker David N'gog for an estimated £3million. (Mirror)
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Liverpool
Jack Butland is wanted by Liverpool as a long-term replacement for Pepe Reina. (The Mirror)
Liverpool have offered a bumper new contract to defender Daniel Agger to stave off interest from Manchester City (The Mirror)
The Anfield club has moved into prime position in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Cristian Tello, but it is unclear whether this would be a permanent move or on loan (Sporting Preview)
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Manchester City
Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Montengro international Stevan Jovetic from Fiorentina. (Sportsvibe)
Roberto Mancini is in talks with bringing AS Roma star Danilele De Rossi away from the sunny Italian capital and north to not-so-sunny Manchester. (Yahoo.com)
QPR have failed with a £7.9m bid for St Etienne youngster Kurt Zouma, alerting Manchester City and Manchester United. (Sportsmole.co.uk)
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Manchester United
Real Madrid have offered the Red Devils Kaka as they prepare the arrival of Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric (Mail)
United are also close to signing Dutch left-back Alexander Buttner from Vitesse Arnheim (Mancehster Evening News)
Danny Welbeck will sign a new long term contract with the Old Trafford club. (The Sun)
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Newcastle United
Newcastle are determined to force through the signing of Lille right-back Mathieu Debuchy who has said he wants to leave the French outfit. (Talksport)
The Toon haven't given up on re-signing Andy Carroll - but Liverpool have demanded £17m up front for the striker. (Evening Chronicle)
Also on the hit list for Newcastle is midfielder Jeremy Toulalan who is currently with money-strapped Malaga. (Mirror)
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Norwich City
Birmingham defender Curtis Davies is being targeted by his former manager Chris Hughton, who will return to his old club next week to try to sign the defender. (Mirror)
Norwich manager Chris Hughton is also interested in signing another of his former players - Newcastle striker Nile Ranger. (Mail)
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Queens Park Rangers
QPR misfit Joey Barton is on the brink of a loan move to French side Marseille. (Caught Offside)
Arsenal forward and QPR target Andrey Arshavin is also open to a move to Turkey, according to agent. (London24)
QPR want to sign Junior Hoilett, who is out of contract at Blackburn, but he will not be joining the club unless the London side agree on a £6m fee or a swap involving Jamie Mackie. (Mirror)
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Reading
Reading have been put off by Blackburn defender Scott Dann's £6m price tag. (Daily Mail)
Nottingham Forest full-back Chris Gunter is to have a medical at Reading ahead of sealing a £2.3m switch. (BBC)
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Southampton
Bologna star Gaston Ramirez admits that a Southampton switch is imminent. (The Mail)
Blackpool have reported Southampton to the Premier League, the Football League and the Football Association, for an illegal approach to exciting winger Matt Phillips. (Mail)
Southampton want to sign Blackburn defender Scott Dann. (Mirror)
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Stoke City
Michael Owen could snub Stoke for a move to Al Shabab in the UAE. (Metro)
Stoke still want to sign Dynamo Kiev's Macedonian defender Goran Popov despite the 27-year-old failing to secure a work permit. (ITV)
A Major League Soccer valuation of £2.2m for USA and Houston Dynamos midfielder Geoff Cameron, 27, could put paid to Stoke's bid for the player. (Mirror)
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Sunderland
The Black Cats have lodged a £10m bid for Manchester City's want-away winger Adam Johnson. (Mail)
Martin O'Neill has apparently contacted United boss Ferguson about signing surplus striker Dimitar Berbatov. (Mirror)
Sunderland have been encouraged to pursue the chase of Jermain Defoe after the England striker said he did not want to spend another campaign on the bench at Tottenham. (London 24)
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Swansea City
Scott Sinclair is set to leave the club after refusing to sign a new contract at the Liberty Stadium, with Manchester City among the clubs interested in the striker. (Independent)
Swansea are on the verge of signing Arsenal's young centreback Kyle Bartley after a fee of £1m was agreed. (This is South Wales)
Michael Laudrup is ready to break Swansea's transfer record to stump up £5.5m for Valencia's Spanish international winger Pablo Hernandez. (Wales Online)
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Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham manager Ander Villas-Boas is hoping neighbouring rivals Arsenal will allow him to take Marouane Chamackh on loan for the entirity of the season. (The Mirror)
Craotian midfielder Luka Modric fears his dream move to Real Madrid could collapse as Tottenham cheif Daniel Levy demands a higher fee for the wantaway playmaker. (The Sun)
Emmanuel Adebayor, who spent last season on loan from Manchester City, has decreased his wage demands and looks set to join the North London club at the end of the month. (The Mail)
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West Bromwich Albion
New Zealand international Chris Wood has been put up for sale by the Baggies after they signed Romelu Lukaku on loan. (Mirror)
West Brom are monitoring Villarreal's 25-year-old Colombian international defender Cristian Zapata. (Birmingham Mail)
Jonas Olsson has said he is keen to move to London, sparking rumours that he could be leaving West Brom for West Ham. (Express & Star)
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West Ham United
West Ham have been alerted that contract talks between Sporting Lisbon and midfielder Adrien Silva have collapsed. (Daily Star)
West Ham must pay £10million if they are to secure the signature of Wolves winger Matt Jarvis. (Sun)
The Hammers are close to bolstering their defensive options with a double deal for Aston Villa's James Collins and former Werder Bremen defender Sebastian Boenisch. (Metro)
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Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez is prepared to let Conor Sammon leave the club to join Championship outfit Derby County in a £1.2million move. (Mirror)
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez looks the likely victor in the rush to sign Real Mallorca's Ivan Ramis after interest from Everton, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Celtic. (Sun)