Football Transfer Talk / Zone

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Xavi signs new Barcelona deal until 2016
The Catalan midfielder, alongside Carles Puyol and Lionel Messi, agreed to extend his current deal back in December, and has finally put pen to paper at Camp Nou

Everton confirm deal with Twente to sign Leroy Fer
The 23-year-old midfielder is poised to join the Toffees after a fee believed to be in the region of £8.5m was agreed with the Eredivisie outfit

Liverpool and Reading target Ince calm over future
The young Blackpool star has insisted that he is in no rush to pick a new club after a bid from the Royals sees them joining the Reds in the race for his signature

Willian: Every player dreams of playing in the Premier League
The Brazilian midfielder has set his sights on a move to a bigger league at some point in the future, but is focused on his current club for now

Balotelli says goodbye to Manchester City before flying out to Milan
The controversial Italian is nearing a move back to his homeland after months of speculation concerning his future with the English champions

Arsenal the 'perfect' club for Maher, says Verbeek
The 19-year-old Dutch playmaker has been linked with a host of clubs, including Manchester City and the Gunners, but his current boss thinks the latter would be the ideal fit

Neymar: I do not know whether I will renew with Santos
The Brazil international has been consistently linked with a move to Barcelona, but has stressed that he is unsure where his future lies at this point

Tottenham agree £1.5m Holtby fee with Schalke
The German midfielder is now set to move to White Hart Lane in January after the two clubs finally decided on a fee for the 22-year-old

Sunderland close in on Scharner deal
The former Wigan and West Brom midfielder looks set to seal a return to the Premier League with the Black Cats as his agent admits the player will "probably be at Sunderland"

West Brom reject QPR bid for Odemwingie
The Nigerian striker is actively seeking a move away from the Hawthorns after handing in a transfer request on Friday which was rejected by the club, with Harry Redknapp interested

Galatasaray confirm Drogba negotiations
The Cote d'Ivoire striker could be on his way to Istanbul after the Turkish outfit revealed they were in talks with the player over a possible move

Liverpool move a 'great opportunity' for Coutinho, says Moratti
The Inter president believes the young Brazilian will earn more playing time at Anfield, with the 20-year-old expected to complete an €13.7 million move in the coming days

Tottenham willing to 'risk' not buying a striker in January, says Villas-Boas
The Portuguese coach was without Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe for Sunday's defeat to Leeds United, but insists he will not panic buy at the end of the window

Reading make £8m bid for Liverpool target Tom Ince
The Royals have submitted an offer for the Blackpool winger after failing to agree terms with Arsenal's Andrey Arshavin

Pardew: Newcastle wanted Zaha but got four Ligue 1 players for the same price
The Magpies boss has revealed his admiration of the young forward but instead opted to dip back into the French market to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window

Wenger 'not close' on any new signings for Arsenal
The Frenchman insists he's no nearer to bringing any new faces in at The Emirates as Thursday's transfer deadline day looms, with Theo Walcott's new contract the only done deal

Anelka undergoing Juventus medical
The former Chelsea striker is in Turin to complete his loan move from Shanghai Shenhua, having been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and QPR earlier this month

Juventus priced out of Lisandro swoop, admits Marotta
The Bianconeri chief has poured cold water on the chances of the striker pitching up in Turin this month due to being faced with what he considers an unreasonable price tag

Wigan boss Martinez confirms Boselli loan to Palermo
The Latics forward will be returning to Italy on loan with the Serie A club after failing to settle in at the Premier League since joining the club in 2010 for €7.6 million

Fenerbahce confident of Belhanda signing
The Turkish club's vice-president has claimed that talks with the Moroccan midfielder are progressing and that a deal could soon be agreed with the French side

Anelka is a stop-gap but Bebeto's son is one for the future, reveals Marotta
The Italian side's CEO has stated that whilst signing the Frenchman is only a short-term solution, transfer target Mattheus would be a player for the future

Allegri content with AC Milan squad
The Rossoneri have added just Cristian Zaccardo to their ranks despite being linked with numerous stars in January, but their coach is happy with the talent pool at his disposal

Liverpool agree €13m deal for Inter starlet Coutinho
The Brazilian attacker is due to arrive on Merseyside in the coming days to complete a move to Anfield after the clubs finally reached an agreement

Acerbi leaves AC Milan for Genoa in exchange for Constant
The Rossoneri have signed the Guinea international on a co-ownership deal, while the Italian defender's brief spell at San Siro has come to an end

Eriksen should stay at Ajax for two more seasons, says De Boer
The successful trainer has urged his star player to remain at the Amsterdam ArenA for the time being before moving on to one of Europe's big leagues

Robinho: I want to stay with AC Milan for many more years
The Brazilian attacker hopes to stay with the Rossoneri for the foreseeable future, and has set his sights on the full three points at the weekend against Atalanta

Benitez tells Abramovich: My Chelsea squad is not big enough
The Stamford Bridge manager believes injuries, the Blues' hectic fixture schedule and his side's style of play means he would ideally have more players at his disposal

 

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Fiorentina in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over Sissoko loan
The midfielder could be on his way back to Serie A this winter, with the Artemio Franchi side keen to sign him on a temporary basis

Fenerbahce announce Emre return talks
The Turkish giants have confirmed that they are in talks to bring the out-of-favour Atletico Madrid player back to the club he left in the summer

Butland rejects Chelsea move
The Birmingham goalkeeper will turn down a £3 million move to Stamford Bridge as he wants to continue playing regularly in order to develop as a player

Villas-Boas open to Tottenham signing a striker in 'demanding' window
The Portuguese boss has admitted he may need to purchase a forward, with Emmanuel Adebayor representing Togo at the Afcon and Jermain Defoe playing through injury

Shanghai Shenhua to report Galatasaray to Fifa over Drogba move
The Cote d'Ivoire international signed for the Turkish giants on Monday, but the Chinese side which he joined in 2012 have insisted they will report the transfer to Fifa

Ibrahimovic: Mourinho & Ronaldo would be great for PSG
The powerful attacker has played down speculation linking the Portuguese duo with the capital club, stressing that it is no more than rumour

QPR sign South Korea international Yun Suk-Young on three-and-a-half year deal
The 22-year-old defender has arrived at Loftus Road from Chunnam Dragons for an undisclosed fee, as the west London club look to boost their top-flight survival hopes

Arsenal still looking for one more 'top quality' forward, reveals Wenger
The Gunners manager believes his current strike force can seal Champions League qualification for the club this season, but is on the lookout for another talented addition

Emanuelson to join Fulham on loan
The former Ajax star had been struggling to get regular game time at AC Milan, and will now continue his career in the Premier League under former boss Martin Jol

Paulinho to stay at Corinthians despite Inter offer
The 24-year-old has pledged his future to the Brazilian side after the club admit the Serie A outfit contacted them about signing the midfielder

Pulis open to selling QPR target Crouch
The Stoke boss has admitted that it a deal can be struck between the two clubs that suits both parties then the 31-year-old is free to leave the Britannia Stadium

Mancini confirms Balotelli is very close to Milan move
The 22-year-old is poised to undergo a medical on Wednesday ahead of penning a four-and-a-half year deal, and his soon-to-be-former boss has praised the outgoing striker

Gourcuff set to stay with Lyon
The French side's chairman says the attacker will not be moving to Spain this month, despite reports that the club had agreed a loan deal for the 26-year-old

Moratti: No Paulinho deal for now
The president of the Nerazzuri has said that the Brazilian midfielder will not be joining in January but could arrive in June

Guidolin hopes to hold on to star players
With only a few days left of the transfer window remaining, the Udinese coach admits he would be "extremely happy" if potential suitors were kept away from his prized assets

Bastos completes Schalke move
The Bundesliga side, currently in sixth place, have signed the Brazil international on a temporary deal which will see him join from Ligue 1 outfit Lyon until the end of the term

Moyes wary of Fer deal collapsing
The Everton boss has confirmed the 23-year-old midfielder is currently undergoing a medical after the Toffees agreed a fee in the region of €10 million with FC Twente

Amrabat: Belhanda wants Fenerbahce move
The Galatasaray and Morocco international, says his compatriot, who plays in France for Marseille, wants to join a Turkish club and thinks the move would work out for him

Official: Manchester City agree Balotelli sale to Milan
The Serie A outfit have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old throughout the January transfer window and are set to snap up the Italy international for £20 million

Klopp: Dzeko must take pay cut if he wants to join Dortmund
The German league champions' coach has revealed the Manchester City forward would have to take a reduction in wages to join the club to fit with strict financial regulations

Verratti and De Rossi swap deal ruled out, says agent
The representative of the Paris Saint-Germain youngster feels that the Italy international's importance to Les Parisiens will mean that they will not want to let him leave the club

Atletico Madrid & Valencia chasing Toulalan, says agent
The 29-year-old Malaga midfielder is wanted by two of La Liga's top clubs, but his representative says he will likely stay at La Rosaleda until at least the end of the season

Hamburg confident of holding on to Heung-Min Son
The 20-year-old South Korean has been the subject of interest from England but sporting director Frank Arnesen remains upbeat about him staying with the Rothosen

Redknapp: QPR looking into Crouch and Samba deals
The Rs boss confirmed the struggling Premier League club are looking at all options and confirmed interest in the Stoke and Anzhi players but admitted they were difficult deals

Napoli remain adamant Cavani is not for sale
The Partenopei chief insists the Uruguay international will not be sold to any interested bidders unless they meet his buy-out clause, while he lauded Walter Mazzarri for his work

Fulham rebuff QPR approach for Hangeland
Rs manager Harry Redknapp has targeted the Norway international as he steps up his search for a proven centre-back in the last days of the January transfer window

Bursaspor announce loan signing of QPR defender Anton Ferdinand
The 27-year-old centre-back is set to spend the rest of the season in Turkey, with the option to make the deal permanent at the campaign's end available to the Super Lig outfit

Forren: Solskjaer convinced me to join Southampton over Liverpool
The Molde boss and former Manchester United striker advised his fellow Norwegian to take the opportunity to move to the Premier League with the south coast outfit

Wenger: Barcelona reluctant to sell Villa
The Gunners are interested in the Spain striker but the manager says that there is no room for negotiation, also confirming that David Beckham will not be joining his side

Porto's Juan Manuel Iturbe set to seal River Plate loan
The 19-year-old is on the verge of finally moving to the Argentine side after drawn-out negotiations with the Portuguese club

Nelson completes Palermo switch
The Portugal international has sealed his move to the Serie A side and will be unveiled to the public on Tuesday

Hughton declares an interest in Van Wolfswinkel
The Canaries have been linked with many forwards during the transfer window, but it appears the former Newcastle boss has his sights set on the Dutch striker as his first choice

West Ham sign Pogatetz on loan until end of season
The 31-year-old centre-back has welcomed the chance to return to England and hopes to aid West Ham in their battle against relegation from the Premier League

Hutton poised to join Real Mallorca on loan
The 28-year-old Glaswegian does not appear to be part of Paul Lambert's plans, and is set to join Los Bermellones on loan until the end of the season

Isco signs Malaga contract extension
The talented midfielder has sealed a new deal with the Andalusians, which binds him to the club until 2016 and puts an end to transfer speculation regarding his future

Galatasaray announce Drogba signing
The former Chelsea star has made the move to Turkey from Shanghai Shenhua after months of speculation linking him with a move away from the Chinese Super League

Rodgers confirms talks over Inter starlet Coutinho
The Liverpool boss admits that there have been negotiations between the Reds and the Italian side for the Brazilian midfielder, but no deal has yet been agreed

Arsenal open formal talks with Barcelona to sign David Villa
Gunners' contract negotiator Dicky Law has been in Spain to negotiate a permanent transfer after the Catalan giants softened their stance on selling the striker this month

Official: Tottenham complete Holtby signing
The Germany international had already agreed a move to White Hart Lane on a bosman move in the summer, but will now move immediately for a fee of £1.5 million

Inter president Moratti confirms interest in Corinthians midfielder Paulinho
The Nerazzurri chief has confirmed that he has sent representatives to Sao Paulo to hold talks with the Club World Cup champions over their sought-after 24-year-old

 

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David Beckham to Paris St Germain. Confirmed.

 

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Official: Emre leaves Atletico for Fenerbahce
The experienced midfielder will return to his former club after an unsuccessful six-month spell at the Europa League holders

Buonanotte leaves Malaga for Granada
The attacking midfielder's time with the Andalusian club has come to an end after two years, and he will continue his career at El Grana

Sunderland set to complete £5m Graham move
The Swansea City striker is poised to join the Stadium of Light outfit despite having held out for a move to the Black Cats' north-east rivals Newcastle

Fulham confirm loan signing of Urby Emanuelson from Milan
The versatile 26-year-old has been capped 16 times for the Netherlands and moves to Craven Cottage, becoming manager Martin Jol's second signing of the transfer window

Official: Palermo sign Fabbrini, Faurlin and Sperduti
The Sicilian club cap a busy January by reinforcing embattled coach Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for Serie A survival

Norwich sign Leeds striker Becchio in swap deal involving Steve Morison
The 29-year-old signs on a three-and-a-half year deal from the Championship club and stated he is looking forward to facing fellow Argentine's Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero

Kuzmanovic leaves Stuttgart for Inter
The Serbia international has completed his return to Serie A after plying his trade in Germany for the past three-and-a-half years

Acquafresca completes loan move to Levante
The 25-year-old is on his way to the Primera Division on a temporary deal, though he could join the club on a permanent basis if he impresses between now and the end of the season

Beckham set to join Paris Saint-Germain
The former England international has been without a club since December, but now appears to be on his way to the ambitious Ligue 1 side

Official: Lazio sign Pereirinha
The wing-back has inked a contract with the Biancocelesti and will continue his career in Serie A after struggling to for first team action in Portugal

Arsenal prepared to offload Andre Santos as Wenger steps up search for centre half
The Gunners boss is considering using Thomas Vermaelen at left-back to cover the absence of the injured Kieran Gibbs, with his Brazilian team-mate a target for Fenerbahce

Galliani: Balotelli arrival does not affect Pazzini future
The Milan president has made it clear that the former Inter player remains a key part of the club's squad, regardless of any new arrivals

Suarez planning to stay at Liverpool for a 'very long time'
The 26-year-old striker has been in exceptional form so far this season and, after signing a new deal in the summer, has pledged his long-term future to the club

Celtic star Wanyama rules out Man United move in January
The 21-year-old wants to remain at the Scottish club to try and make their Champions League dream a reality, but said "the doors can be open for a move" at the end of the season

Asmir Begovic staying at Stoke but would welcome Butland arrival
The 25-year-old said he is concentrating on the Potters' season after the "time has passed" on a possible move, while insisting Jack Butland's "big talent" would add to their squad

Everton lead Tottenham in race for €11m Negredo
The Toffees hope to push through a deadline day deal for the Sevilla striker as Spurs retain an interest in the 27-year-old, having so far only proposed a loan move

Balotelli completes AC Milan transfer
The former Manchester City striker has put pen to paper and completed his move to San Siro, ending a two-and-a-half year controversy-filled spell at the Etihad Stadium

El Shaarawy set for AC Milan renewal until 2018
The young forward still has a contract for four-and-a-half years, but the Serie A giants are keen to hold on to him for an additional season

Scharner rejoins Wigan on loan from Hamburg
The 32-year-old indicated that it is "fantastic" to be back with his former club after failing to establish himself in Germany, and becomes the Latics' fourth January signing

Samba passes medical ahead of QPR move
The Congo international has moved a step closer to completing a deadline day move to the Premier League strugglers, who activated his £12.5 million release clause on Wednesday

Arsenal launch last-ditch Villa bid to test Barcelona resolve
Despite Arsene Wenger's public stance that a move for the Spanish forward is "dead" the club have been encouraged by the striker's willingness to move to England

Jol confirms Fulham loan move for AC Milan's Emmanuelson
The manager revealed the versatile Dutchman is set to spend the rest of the season at Craven Cottage, but admitted attempts to sign Tom Huddlestone from Tottenham were unsuccessful

Liverpool unlikely to sign Ince in January, admits Rodgers
The Reds boss concedes that he has run out of time to agree a deal for the Blackpool starlet but does not rule out a return to Anfield for the 21-year-old during the summer

Fenerbahce pull out of Belhanda talks
Aykut Kocaman's side have seemingly given up on signing the Morocco international, claiming both the player and Montpellier have been inconsistent in their demands

Kovacic agrees Inter transfer
The 18-year-old will undergo a medical with the Nerazzurri on Thursday before signing his contract to make him the third expected deadline-day arrival at the Giuseppe Meazza

Roma dismiss talk of De Rossi switch to PSG
The Giallorossi's sporting director, Walter Sabatini, has denied suggestions that discussions have taken place over offloading the club's vice-captain to Carlo Ancelotti's men

Radosevic signs for Napoli
The Croatian midfielder has completed his transfer from Hajduk Split to the Partenopei, subject to the securing of a work permit, his agent has confirmed

Inter's McDonald Mariga joins Parma on loan
The 25-year-old has seen limited playing time with the Nerazzurri since recovering from a long term injury in November and has joined the Gialloblu until the end of the season

Yoon Suk-Young: Redknapp really wanted me at QPR
The Hoops' new left-back has revealed his new boss' desire to get him to the club but admits he is not ready to jump straight into the action and is working hard to get fully fit

Juventus complete Anelka signing
The Bianconeri have confirmed the former France international will join the club after spending just 12 months in the Chinese Super League

Everton confirm Leroy Fer move from Twente has collapsed
The Toffees had agreed an €10 million fee with the Dutch club for the midfielder, but after finding a problem in his medical they wished to renegotiate the terms

Liverpool complete €13.7 million Coutinho signing
The 20-year-old has agreed personal terms and completed a medical at the club's Melwood training ground to become the Reds' second signing of the January transfer window

Wenger impressed by 'robust' Arsenal summer signings
The Gunners boss has praised Olivier Giroud, Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla following the attacking trio's seamless adaptation to life in the Premier League

 

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Suarez will stay at Liverpool regardless of Champions League qualification
The 26-year-old has pledged his future to the Merseyside club, insisting he will remain at Anfield even if the Reds fail to qualify for Europe's premier competition this season

Everton attacker Gueye joins Stade Brestois on loan
The 22-year-old has made just two Premier League appearances so far this season and has temporarily returned to the country of his birth until the end of the campaign

Lack of transfers is detrimental to club, claim Arsenal supporters' trust
The Gunners signed left-back Nacho Monreal late on deadline day, but the group believe that there needed to be more reinforcements considering their cash reserves

Gago confirms Velez loan deal
The Argentine is set to sign for the champions of his homeland until the end of the season after becoming dissatisfied with life in La Liga in recent months

West Brom slam 'unprofessional' Odemwingie over QPR saga
The Nigeria international had shown up unannounced at Loftus Road, hoping to sign a deadline day move, despite no agreement having been made between the two clubs

Official: Fulham sign Ajax midfielder Eyong Enoh on loan
The 26-year-old joins the Premier League club on a deal until the end of the season and will be reunited with Martin Jol, who managed the Amsterdam club in 2009-10

Official: Xisco leaves Newcastle for Cordoba
The Spaniard has his contract terminated by mutual consent after four years at St James' Park, in which he only made nine appearances for the club, and moves back to his homeland

Official: Bodmer joins Saint-Etienne on loan from PSG
The former France international had been struggling for playing time at the Parc des Princes, and will spend the rest of the season at the Geoffroy Guichard

Tottenham fail in last-ditch Damiao bid
Spurs had a £16 million bid for their long-time target rejected on deadline day but the Brazilian club admit that the forward could leave for the Premier League in the summer

De Laurentiis: Napoli have brought in players we can count on
The Partenopei brought in a host of new faces during the January transfer window, and their president is happy with their dealings in the transfer market

Arsenal seal €9.3m Monreal deal
The Gunners have secured the services of the Pamplona-born defender on a four-and-a-half year-deal worth €70,000 per week, but could not tempt Barcelona into selling their striker

Official: Stoke confirm Butland signing
The 19-year-old England international was the source of plenty of speculation in January but opted to join Tony Pulis' side, although he will remain at St Andrews for the season

Official: Ajax confirm Cuenca loan
The Barcelona youngster will spend the rest of the season at the Amsterdam ArenA as he looks to recover his fitness after missing most of the last year through injury

Official: Stoke complete Brek Shea signing
The America international had seen his move held up by an appeal to secure a work permit, but has now penned a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Britannia Stadium

Damm completes Manchester United trial & returns to Estudiantes Tecos
The 20-year-old forward, who holds German citizenship, has been training with Sir Alex Ferguson's side since January 20 but will now travel back to the Mexican club

Willian has agreed Anzhi move, says Lucescu
The Shakhtar coach has confirmed that the Brazilian midfielder is set for a move to the Russian Premier League after the Dagestan club agreed to pay his release clause

Celtic boss Lennon denies fresh Norwich bid for Hooper
The Canaries have already added Luciano Becchio to their forward line on transfer deadline day and the Bhoys manager insists that their hopes of poaching his star man are over

Inter supremo Moratti revels in Schelotto, Kovacic & Kuzmanovic signings
The 67-year-old president has lauded the signings of Ezequiel Schelotto, Zdravko Kuzmanovic and Mateo Kovacic, singling the latter out for special praise

Napoli reveal unfruitful efforts to sign Mauro Icardi
The Partenopei had been monitoring the former Barcelona youth for several months, but were unable to strike a deal with his club before the end of the January window

Odemwingie not given permission to speak with QPR, claim West Brom
The Nigerian was spotted at the R's training ground this evening but his current club have added to an already messy saga by declaring he cannot discuss a move at this moment

Official: Liverpool keeper Doni seals return to Brazil with Botafogo
After falling out of favour at Anfield the veteran goalkeeper has returned to South America as he aims to push for a place in the national side's 2014 World Cup squad

Official: Juventus' Reto Ziegler joins Fenerbahce on loan
The left-sided Swiss has found opportunities hard to come by under Antonio Conte and has agreed to rejoin the Yellow Canaries until the end of the season

Fulham complete loan move for Stanislav Manolev
The Bulgarian defender has joined Martin Jol's side until the end of the season, with an option of a two-year contract in the summer

Official: Sissoko seals Fiorentina switch
The Mali international will spend the rest of the season on loan in Florence, and the Viola could make his move from Paris Saint-Germain permanent should they see fit

Jenas move to QPR back on as Tottenham midfielder has medical
Harry Redknapp looks set to be reunited with the player he managed for Spurs, but has ruled out moves for David Bentley and Andros Townsend after eyeing up a triple signing

Beckham: I would never play for another Premier League club other than Manchester United
The 37-year-old ended months of speculation regarding his future by joining Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, and announced that he would never sign for any other English club

Official: Napoli take defender Rolando on loan from Porto
The Partenopei have secured the services of the 27-year-old Portuguese stopper from the 2011 Europa League winners until July, while Bruno Uvini has temporarily moved to Siena

Sunderland terminate Saha contract by mutual consent
The 34-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Wearside outfit over the summer but has been allowed to find another club following the arrival of Danny Graham

Official: AC Milan sign Bartosz Salamon
The Rossoneri have completed the transfer of the young defender, while selling half of Alberto Paloschi's rights to Chievo and letting Ferdinando Coppola join Torino

Diame poised to sign new West Ham contract
The Senegalese midfield powerhouse has been targeted by both Arsenal and Tottenham during the January transfer window but is set to extend his stay at Upton Park

Newcastle snap up Swiss teenager Kevin Mbabu
The youngster, who is the sixth signing of the January window, is prepared to bide his time to fight for a place in the senior squad after penning a three-and-a-half year deal

Stoke midfielder Delap joins Barnsley on loan
The Potters' long-throw specialist has struggled for fitness and form this season and has now signed for the Championship outfit until the end of the season

Official: Heurelho Gomes leaves Tottenham for Hoffenheim loan
The Brazilian has failed to make an appearance for Spurs this term, and now heads to the Bundesliga side for the rest of the season in search of first-team football

Official: Inter sign Ezequiel Schelotto
The Nerazzurri have made yet another signing in the closing stages of the winter transfer window as they have secured the services of the Argentina-born winger

Official: Beckham completes Paris Saint-Germain move
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star returns to European football until the end of the season and will donate his salary to a French charity

Arsenal in talks with Athletic Bilbao's Amorebieta & Malaga star Monreal
The Liga side recently withdrew their contract offer to the Venezuela international, with the Gunners poised to capitalise on the unrest as they look to shore up their defence

Official: Kovacic seals Inter switch
The gifted midfielder, who is seen as one of Europe's biggest talents, will continue his career in Serie A after passing the obligatory medical checks

Aston Villa complete signing of Yacouba Sylla from Clermont Foot
The 22-year-old makes the move to Villa Park for a fee expected to be in the region of £2m, signing a three-and-a-half year deal with Paul Lambert's Premier League strugglers

Stoke fail in bid for Marseille's Rod Fanni
The France international right-back is keen to a move to the Premier League, but his club have rejected a bid from the Potters as they hold out for a higher offer

Fulham make enquiry for Ajax midfielder Eyong Enoh
The Dutch champions have admitted that there has been contact with the Cottagers over the Cameroon international, as Martin Jol continues to to look for midfield reinforcements

Negredo will not join Everton on deadline day - agent
The Spaniard has been the subject of interest from the Toffees and Tottenham, but his representative has dismissed rumours of a last-ditch move to England

Tottenham make last ditch €19m bid for Leandro Damiao
The White Hart Lane outfit are hoping to complete a deal for the Internacional forward before the transfer window closes after a long-term pursuit of his signature

Official: Liverpool forward Pacheco completes Huesca loan
After spending time at Rayo Vallecano last season, the forward has gone back to his homeland and joins the Spanish second-tier club on a deal until the end of the season

 

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Jol key to Fulham loan move, says Urby Emanuelson
The Netherlands international has joined the London side from AC Milan until the end of the season, linking up with his former manager while at Eredivisie outfit Ajax

Allardyce: West Ham will decide on Carroll at end of season
Despite the striker currently being on loan on a season-long deal from Liverpool and a fee agreed with his parent club, the Hammers boss is still undecided on the striker's future

It was time for a change, says Willian
The Brazil international has dismissed suggestions he moved to Russia purely for financial reasons and claims his decision was based on a desire for a fresh start

Manchester City have first refusal on Balotelli following Milan switch
The Italian striker marked his return to Italian football with two goals on Sunday, but will be offered to his former club should he be prepared to leave San Siro in the future

Wenger: I deserve credit for Arsenal signing Monreal
The Gunners boss believes he should he praised for the club's quick work in the transfer market and hailed his side's recent 1-0 win over Stoke at the Emirates Stadium

Fer unaffected by collapse of Everton move, insists Brama
The club captain has claimed that the midfielder has dealt well with the disappointment of missing out on a switch to the Premier League due to a failed medical

QPR chairman Fernandes defends January spending
The Malaysian businessman spent big in the transfer window to try and rescue the side's disastrous season, arguing that a "small club" must incur losses to get to the next level

Manchester City must start looking for transfer targets now - Mancini
The manager of the Premier League champions has been left frustrated in the last two transfer windows by a lack of key deals, but is determined not to make the same mistakes again

Galliani: Real Madrid wanted €18 million for Kaka
The AC Milan CEO has revealed the Italian side were priced out of signing the Brazilian midfielder, saying that their desired figure was "unthinkable"

Schelotto: I hope to follow in Zanetti's footsteps
The new Inter signing expressed his delight at working with the captain, while indicating his relief that he was able to seal a transfer so close to the end of the window

Rio Ferdinand happy to wait for Manchester United contract renewal
The Red Devils defender wants to sign a new deal at Old Trafford but says he is not worried that there are no talks over a contract extension currently taking place

Roma sack Zdenek Zeman
The Giallorossi have decided to part company with the 65-year-old after an emergency meeting of directors on Saturday morning, following Friday's shock defeat to Cagliari

Sigurdsson's future is with Tottenham, says Villas-Boas
The Spurs manager rejected three deadline day bids from Reading for the Icelandic midfielder because the 23-year-old is a player he believes has more to offer at the club

Ibrahimovic returning to Juventus not impossible, says Raiola
The controversial agent has suggested the striker could be on his way back to Serie A if his former club had a genuine interest in securing his services for a second time

Drenthe seals Alania Vladikavkaz switch
The Netherlands international, capped once, has opted to ink a contract with the Russian outfit as he aims to relaunch his career

Willian completes €35 million Anzhi Makhachkala move
The Brazil international has completed his big-money move to the ambitious Russian side and will join them at their training camp in Marbella on Saturday

Moyes confirms failed Everton bid for Negredo
The Toffees were prepared to pay €10.4m to sign the Spain international on transfer deadline day but a deal failed to materialise with Sevilla holding out for a higher fee

Newcastle will try to sign a striker in the summer, insists Pardew
The Toon boss revealed the Magpies will attempt to replace Demba Ba in the summer after missing out on January transfer targets, but insists Danny Graham was not on his radar

Press prevented Zenit move, says Abate's agent
The Rossoneri defender's representative has claimed that the media were responsible for the breakdown of his client's transfer to the big-spending Russian outfit

West Ham co-owner Sullivan claims to have been threatened by agent
The 64-year-old has revealed he was accosted by an unnamed player's representative and has called for the FA to impose a cap on the earnings that agents can make from transfers

Stekelenburg: I wanted Fulham move
The Dutchman was set for a switch to Craven Cottage, and has revealed that he is disappointed not to have left Roma during the January transfer window

Celtic complete signing of goalkeeper Noring
The Hoops have brought in the Swedish shot-stopper on loan as back-up for first-choice Fraser Forster, subject to the 21-year-old being granted international clearance

Tottenham have 'moved on' from Damiao, says Villas-Boas
The Portuguese manager has revealed that he does not expect the Brazilian to join his side this summer and also confirmed that the club rejected Reading's bid for Gylfi Sigurdsson

Ogbonna could leave in the summer, says Torino president Cairo
The Granata are resigned to losing their Italy international centre back to one of Serie A's big clubs in the summer but are hopeful that the player may want to stay

Celtic boss Neil Lennon glad to ward off Norwich interest in Gary Hooper
The Hoops boss was pleased to see his board reject numerous bids from the Canaries for the in-form striker but was disappointed to miss out on a deal for Kevin Doyle

Harry Kane returns to Tottenham after Norwich loan spell
The 19-year-old returns to his parent club to provide cover for Jermain Defoe after making only five appearances during an injury-stricken spell with the Canaries

Manchester United youngster Davide Petrucci extends loan at Peterborough
The Italian extends his stay at London Road until the end of the season after impressing manager Darren Ferguson and the midfielder is “very happy” to prolong his loan

'In my opinion everything was done right' - West Brom's Odemwingie defends deadline-day actions
The Baggies striker insists his club knew he was travelling to Loftus Road and gave him the go ahead, and reiterates it is “just a matter of time” before he leaves the Hawthorns

Neymar: I will not leave Santos for free
The highly-rated forward does not want to see his club end up empty-handed when he eventually makes the move from Brazil to Europe, with current deal running out in 2014

Reading attempted late move for Tottenham midfielder Sigurdsson, says McDermott
The Royals had three separate bids rejected for their former player and were willing to make the Iceland international their record signing, but were unable to strike a deal

'There is a hint of Baggio about Kovacic' - Rapaic
A former Croatia international is certain that his young compatriot will go on to be a success in Serie A after sealing a January move to Inter

'We were close to one more signature' - Arsenal boss Wenger
The 63-year-old insisted it was not a "money problem" that stopped the potential deal from going through, but a lack of desire to sell, while stating he is happy with his squad

Mancini admits it was ‘difficult’ to sell Balotelli to Milan
The Manchester City manager reveals he was the only one who would decide whether or not the 22-year-old would remain at Eastlands, but selling him is the best outcome for all

Shanghai Shenhua to prevent Drogba from featuring for Galatasaray
The Chinese outfit remain adamant that the striker has an ongoing contract with Shenhua, and have urged the Chinese football association not to release the player's transfer papers

 

[Drogba]

Ronaldo wants to wait until summer to discuss Real Madrid future
The forward says he has no desire to begin talks over his new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season and adds that his 'sadness' last year was not due to money

Dortmund laugh off Lewandowski to Bayern rumours
The Poland international has been widely linked with a move to Bavaria, but his club are keen to hold on to him as the striker refuses to discuss his future

Saha travels to Rome ahead of rumoured Lazio switch
The 34-year-old recently saw his contract terminated on Wearside after the club brought in Danny Graham in January and he failed to force his way into Martin O'Neill's plans

Drogba will get temporary licence to play for Galatasaray, says vice-president
The Turkish champions are hopeful that the Cote d'Ivoire international will soon get international clearance following his winter transfer

It will not be easy for Manchester City to sign Cavani, says Gregucci
The Citizens' coach believes that the English giants could be in for a difficult job if they were to go after the striker, while also discussing the transfer of Mario Balotelli

Coloccini admits he considered quitting Newcastle
The 31-year-old skipper claims he nearly tried to force through a move back to Argentina in January but says he is now determined to keep the Magpies in the top flight

Zorc denies knowledge of Lewandowski exit
The Dortmund chief has refuted claims that Robert Lewandowski is on the verge of joining rivals Bayern Munich with the 24-year-old reportedly topping Guardiola's wishlist

Sagna ‘100 per cent devoted’ to Arsenal amidst PSG speculation
The right-back has been recently linked with a move to the Ligue 1 side but has quelled suggestions of an imminent move, insisting he is giving his all for the Gunners

Gremio keen on Roma's Marquinho
The Brazilian outfit have admitted that they would like to bring the midfielder to the club but have hit a stumbling block in the valuation of the 26-year-old star

Stoke goalkeeper Begovic expects to be sold but has no agreement with Manchester United
The Bosnia international says there is no deal already in place with the Premier League leaders but predicts a summer departure following Jack Butland's signing in January

Messi to ink Barcelona extension until 2018 on Thursday
The Primera Division leaders recently already reached an agreement with their star player, and the attacker will put pen to paper later this week

Roma have contacted me over coaching job, says Panucci
The former Italy international has stated that the Giallorossi have contacted him, and added that he would be delighted to take charge of the Serie A outfit

 

[Drogba]

Ter Stegen not joining Barcelona, insists agent
The Germany international's representative has moved to deny reports linking the shot-stopper with a move to the Catalans

De Gea dismisses Manchester United exit talk
The 22-year-old has rejected claims he was looking to leave the Premier League leaders after struggling for form since his arrival in 2011, insisting his happiness at Old Trafford

'There's a good chance he will stay' - Watzke plays down Lewandowski to Bayern rumours
General manager Hans-Joachim Watzke insists that the sought-after Pole striker may yet stay at BVB, while the striker himself refused to be drawn on die Roten rumours

West Brom need 'world-beater' Odemwingie back, insists Foster
The Nigeria international failed in his attempts to force through a deadline day move to QPR, but the Baggies' goalkeeper and Gareth McAuley insists they will welcome him back

Extra Time: Yulu-Matondo reduced to a day-tripper as he fails Bury trial
The former Belgium Under-21 international can count a Champions League goal against Juventus among his achievements, but couldn't impress Shakers boss Kevin Blackwell

Laudrup set to discuss new Swansea deal, claims agent
The Dane’s current deal runs until the end of the 2013-14 season, and Swans chairman Huw Jenkins has recently expressed his confidence that the 48-year-old will pen new terms

Fifa confirms licence for Drogba's Galatasaray move
The Ivorian has been granted permission to represent the Istanbul giants, despite claims from Shanghai Shenhua that he was still contracted to them

Gargano: Icardi & Campagnaro would be good signings for Inter
The Uruguay international is hopeful that the former Barcelona starlet and experienced defender will make the move to the Giuseppe Meazza side

Abate happy to stay at AC Milan
The defender has been linked with a move to Russia, but is keen to stay put and help the San Siro side secure a Champions League spot

 

[Drogba]

I would let Malaga cash in on me - Isco
The Spain international has admitted that he would consider a move to a bigger club it helped los Boquerones' with their precarious financial situation

'I have been trying to lure Neymar to Barcelona for ages' - Dani Alves
The Brazilian attacker has long been linked with a move to Camp Nou, and his compatriot has been attempting to convince him to make the switch

Muller: I want to spend my whole career at Bayern
The 23-year-old has says he is loving life at the Allianz Arena, having secured him self a regular first-team place this season with a string of fine performances

Wenger wants Dein back at Arsenal as crunch contract talks set to commence
The Gunners boss has indicated he wants to open discussions on an extension but is keen for the club's former director to work with him on signing new players this summer

Bayern have no plans to sign Lewandowski - Rummenigge
The Bavarians' CEO has moved to deny reports that his side are close to signing the Borussia Dortmund striker, much to the relief of BVB chief Hans-Joachim Watzke

Mihajlovic: 'Suffering' Jovetic will leave at the end of the season
The former Lazio defender feels the Serbia starlet will move on this summer if he is not made to feel important enough at Stadio Artemio Franchi

Rodgers expects bids for Suarez and Co
The Uruguay international has scored 22 goals already this season and his manager expects his outstanding form to trigger a summer of transfer speculation

Manchester United step up Begovic chase
Sir Alex Ferguson is prepared to listen to offers for Anders Lindegaard after David De Gea's improved displays prompted an Old Trafford re-think

Zorc unsure Lewandowski will extend contract
The Borussia Dortmund sporting director has admitted the Polish striker may leave the club soon, but coach Jurgen Klopp feels the champions will cope

Lucas Digne aware of Manchester United link but happy to stay at Lille
The left-back says he is aware of reported interest from Sir Alex Ferguson's side but is keen to stay in France, play regularly and develop his game further

Chelsea enquired about Malaga boss Pellegrini - agent
The Blues are interested in the Chilean coach, late of Real Madrid and Villarreal, who has taken los Boquerones to the round of 16 in their debut season in the Champions League

Benteke's agent refuses to rule out summer switch
The Aston Villa striker has been linked with clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid since his move to the Birmingham-based side

Aston Villa's Guzan would ‘love' to return to the MLS one day
The Villans goalkeeper has stated he would “definitely” want to return to the American league and play the Chicago Fire in his home country in the future - if he gets the chance

Southend sign Lund from Stoke on one-month loan
The League Two outfit have confirmed they have captured the 22-year-old midfielder on a one-month deal, and he could make his debut against Northampton Town on Saturday

Mancini rejects Wanyama speculation
The Manchester City boss says he admires the Celtic midfielder but insists that he has no intention of signing him

Wenger wanted to sign Varane
The Arsenal manager says they were looking into the possibility of buying the French defender before he moved to Real Madrid

Forlan targeted by Zaragoza in January, says Jimenez
The Liga club's head coach says he wanted to purchase the Internacional striker in the transfer window, but his salary was a stumbling block

Klose: I nearly joined Barcelona
The Germany international revealed he came close to signing for the Catalan giants in 2007 prior to his move to Bayern Munich from Werder Bremen

Wenger coy on David Villa interest
The Arsenal manager has admitted he likes the player but insists he is not concentrating on brokering a summer deal

Adriano would welcome 'great' De Gea at Barcelona
The shot-stopper's display against Real Madrid caught the 28-year-old's eye and the full-back hints he would be happy to see him replace Victor Valdes

Santos loaned out due to loss of confidence, reveals Wenger
The Brazilian defender has moved back to his homeland with Gremio after the January signing of Nacho Monreal pushed him further down the Emirates Stadium pecking order

Manchester City youngster Rekik joins Blackburn on loan
The 18-year-old defender has linked up with the Championship outfit until the end of the season as Mike Appleton looks to bolster his defensive options heading into the run-in

Juventus ready to reject €30m Bayern bid for Vidal
The Bundesliga leaders have identified the Chile international as a summer transfer target, but the Bianconeri are unwilling to sell the midfielder at any price

'I'm not thinking about any other teams' - Michu reiterates happiness at Swansea
The 26-year-old, who has attracted attention from elsewhere after scoring 18 goals in 32 appearances this season, has again underlined his commitment to the club

Pellegrini rejected Roma two weeks ago, says agent
The capital club are in the market for a new coach following the dismissal of Zdenek Zeman, but the Chilean trainer has elected to stay at Malaga

Bony in talks with three Russian clubs, says agent
The Eredivisie leading scorer admits he is keen to move before the transfer window in Russia closes, with Zenit, Anzhi Makhachkala and CSKA Moscow all interested

Walcott in line for pay hike if Arsenal contract extension is activated
The England international will get a 10 per cent pay rise to £100,000-a-week if both parties agree to trigger a 12-month addition in the new deal he signed in January

Fabregas: I hope Bojan returns to Barcelona
The Blaugrana midfielder believes the former Camp Nou starlet, who is currently on loan at AC Milan from Roma, has matured enough to shine back at his old club

 

[Drogba]

Chelsea & Manchester City to go head-to-head in pursuit of Falcao & Cavani
The Premier League giants meet at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with battle lines already being drawn ahead of a summer spending war over two of Europe's most coveted strikers

Manchester United keen to keep Nani, reveals Ferguson
The 26-year-old has struggled with a hamstring injury this season, and is rumoured to be interesting a number of clubs in Europe, but his boss wants him to sign a new contract

Ogbonna: Juventus not in my future, for now
The 24-year-old defender says a switch to the Bianconeri is not in his immediate sights but makes it clear he wants to play Champions League football in the future

Kiessling surprised at Dortmund name-drop
The Bayer Leverkusen striker insists he has no knowledge of any reported interest from the reigning Bundesliga champions ahead of his side's Europa League clash with Benfica

Juventus prepare €14m summer splash for Ogbonna
The Bianconeri are aware of how stalling could see them beaten to their transfer target by other interested parties, and the club are keen to secure the highly-rated Italy defender

Del Piero set to re-sign at Sydney FC
The constant speculation over the Italian's future appears to be over, with the A-League club calling a press conference on Thursday

Silvestre joins Portland Timbers
The left-back, who won the Champions League once and Premier League five times while at Old Trafford, joins from rivals Seattle Sounders following a two-week trial

Rumours about Guardiola's targets are false, says Hoeness
The Roten president has said that the Spanish coach, who is taking over at the Allianz Arena at the end of the season, has not spoken to anyone about transfers yet

Celtic defender Ambrose flattered by Liverpool links
Despite his long-term ambitions and speculation of interest from the likes of the Reds, Sunderland and Swansea City, the defender is happy to remain at Parkhead

Manchester City target €57m Neymar swoop
The 21-year-old has long been linked with a move to Camp Nou, but the Premier League champions are increasingly confident that they can outbid the Primera Division leaders

Berlusconi reveals Verratti interest
The AC Milan president claims he wanted Andrea Pirlo, to whom the Paris Saint-Germain starlet has been compared with, to remain at San Siro but was powerless to stop him leaving

Fiorentina admit interest in Borini and Osvaldo
The club's sporting director Daniele Prade has revealed the club are looking at bringing in a natural goalscorer, though, he believes signing either player could prove difficult

Arsenal in talks to sign Amorebieta, says agent
As revealed by Goalcom in January, the Premier League outfit are interested in the 27-year-old centre-back but will now have to wait until the summer after failing last month

Falcao: Staying at Atletico is the best option for me
The former Porto striker believes his current team can challenge for top honours in both Spain and in Europe, whilst he also hushed talk of a move to a more high profile club

McFadden departs Sunderland and seals Motherwell return
The Scotland international has moved back to his boyhood club until the end of the season after only making a handful of appearances in his short spell at the Stadium of Light

Arsenal target summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo
The £15 million-rated Brazilian, who can play in central midfield or defence, is regarded as a proven candidate for the midfield anchorman hole left by Alex Song's departure

I'd be delighted if Bale goes to Real Madrid, jokes Reina
The Liverpool shot-stopper quipped that he has had enough of the Welshman causing him problems, but ruled out a return to Barcelona to replace the outgoing Victor Valdes

Heynckes ignoring Schalke speculation
The veteran coach believes that he is only being linked with the Veltins Arena job because of the good work his staff have put in this season

'He is a great player' - Alves urges Barcelona to sign Arsenal star Wilshere
Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Alex Song have all swapped the Emirates Stadium for Camp Nou in recent years, and the Brazilian believes the Gunners talisman should follow them

 

[OAisAfailure]

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[Drogba]

Drogba issue needed clarifying, says Schalke chief Heldt
The German club's general manager defended their decision to question the Ivorian's eligibility, and it has been revealed that Edu's contract has been terminated by mutual consent

Granero not targeting QPR exit
The 25-year-old playmaker has endured a difficult first season in England since moving to the club in the summer from Real Madrid but insists that he is not thinking about leaving

Jol remains hopeful over Hangeland contract talks
The Fulham boss believes that the Norway international's future could finally be resolved before the season's end, stating that dialogue between the two parties is underway

Jovetic should join Juventus, says Vucinic
The Bianconeri striker has called upon his employers to make a move for his fellow Montenegrin, who was heavily linked with a switch to Turin over the summer

'The treble is no illusion for Bayern' - Franz Roth
The former Roten midfielder has backed their chances of success this season following Wednesday's win over Borussia Dortmund

Kaka dreams of MLS, says Digao
The Real Madrid star's brother has been persuading the 30-year-old to make the move across the Atlantic amid speculation linking him with a Bernabeu exit

El Shaarawy signs new AC Milan contract
The 20-year-old has been rewarded for his exceptional form this season with a year-long extension to his current deal to keep him at the club until 2018

Marchisio: I prefer Bundesliga over Premier League
The midfielder would be open to a move to Germany at some point in his career amid speculation linking him with Bayern Munich

Clarke: Strong chance of West Brom keeping Chelsea loanee Lukaku
The 49-year-old has revealed that the Baggies hope to extend the Belgian's temporary stay over the summer, and insisted the "sky is the limit" for the hard-working teenager

Alexis Sanchez would fit in well at Juventus, says Asamoah
The Ghana international would welcome the winger with open arms if they were to be reunited at the Old Lady next season

Russian agent Seluk hints at Fulham move for Arshavin
The 31-year-old has not started a Premier League game this term, and after a January move to Reading did not materalise the midfielder is thought to be keen to stay in London

Borussia Dortmund confirm Lewandowski exit
The German side's sporting director Michael Zorc reveals that the forward will not extend his current deal, and is likely to leave at the end of the season or the summer of 2014

Santos hoping to tie down Neymar
The club's vice-president has confirmed negotiations have opened up between the two parties over a new deal, and also denies Barcelona have struck a deal for the player

QPR winger Ephraim on verge of Toronto loan deal
The MLS side, now managed by the Rs' former centre-back Ryan Nelsen, have brought the 24-year-old to BMO Field as a replacement for the retiring Torsten Frings

Carew fails Inter medical
The club have confirmed that they will not be signing the former Aston Villa forward as he would require a lengthy fitness programme before being ready for first-team action

Vidal: I want to stay at Juventus
The midfielder is happy with life at the Old Lady and determined to add more silverware to his trophy cabinet

Real Madrid primed to spend big in order to snare Bale, reveals Calderon
The 61-year-old claims his former club are in a healthy economic situation and would be able to match Tottenham's valuation of the in-form winger this summer

Stramaccioni: Carew will have Inter trial
The Norwegian attacker will get the chance to prove his worth in the upcoming days as the Serie A outfit look to add some more firepower to their squad

Manchester City willing to take €8m hit on Nasri
The Premier League champions are ready to cut their losses on the former Arsenal man after manager Roberto Mancini questioned his attitude and commitment to the cause

Spahic set to leave Sevilla for Anzhi
The Bosnia defender is to hold talks with the Russian Premier League side on Tuesday ahead of a possible move to the club from his La Liga side

Valencia clinch Valdez signing
Paraguay forward joins Los Che for an undisclosed transfer fee on a two-and-a-half year deal, after spending the first half of the season on loan from the Russian club

Roma plot double swoop for Antonelli and Basta
The Giallorossi have identified the defensive duo as primary transfer targets after a disappointing campaign to date for current stoppers Ivan Piris and Dodo

Carew closing in on shock Inter switch
The Norwegian appears to be on his way back to Serie A and is scheduled to undergo a medical with the Nerazzurri

Barcelona waiting for Neymar's signal, says Bartomeu
The Blaugrana official has made it clear the club are still keen to sign the forward, but will wait for the player to make a decision on his future

Berlusconi: Bojan could stay with AC Milan
The former Spain Under-21 international's future is undecided as of yet, but he could remain at San Siro beyond this season

Marquinhos: I am not thinking about leaving Roma
The young defender has been linked with a number of big clubs in the past few months, but he is happy to stay at the Stadio Olimpico outfit

Dani Alves: I wouldn't sign anyone from Madrid
The Barcelona full-back believes the Blaugrana squad is good enough as it is without having to poach any of their rivals' players, and is looking forward to Tuesday's Clasico

PSG are Ronaldo's most likely destination, says Canizares
The former Valencia and Real Madrid goalkeeper believes that the 28-year-old is tired of playing second fiddle to Lionel Messi, but will probably elect to say at the Bernabeu

Pogba: I want to stay at Juventus for a long time
The former Manchester United youngster is content with life at the Old Lady and sees his future at the club

Lewandowski's agent hints at summer move
The striker has continually being linked with a move away from Signal Iduna Park, and his agent has now suggested that he could leave the club at the end of the campaign

'I love the Bundesliga and I will return', says Manchester City striker Dzeko
The striker has two years left on his contract with Roberto Mancini's men but is keen on a return to Germany, and says he hopes Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League final

Heung-Min Son: I am happy with Hamburg
The 20-year-old Hamburg star has said he is comfortable with life in Germany, despite courting the interest of various clubs on the continent

I am ready to fight for my place, says Schieber
Amidst speculation about Robert Lewandowski, striking partner Julian Schieber says both he and the team are focused, adding he is determined to secure a first-team place

Bony desperate to leave Vitesse
The Eredivisie's top scorer could be on his way out of the GelreDome before Thursday, following his admission that his agent is currently speaking to several clubs

Fellaini admits interest in Chelsea move as he 'wants to take next step'
The Belgian confessed that he would like to join the Blues' ranks as, though he is happy at Everton and calls it home, he would like to play Champions League football

The Sweeper: Everton consider cut-price Sinclair deal
The out-of-favour Manchester City winger could be set for a switch to Goodison Park while Kolo Toure could also be heading out of the club and is keen on a move to the Middle East

Schaaf: Arnautovic will play for a big club
The Werder Bremen coach is certain that the Austrian will have a great career, while general manager Thomas Eichin wants the 23-year-old to sign a new deal

Mancini talks up Manchester City interest in Cavani, Falcao & Suarez
The 48-year-old spoke highly of all three of his reported transfer targets, while he also suggested that the likes of Samir Nasri and Joe Hart have underperformed this season

Owen could land new Stoke deal, reveals Pulis
The former England striker has suffered another injury-hit season but the Welsh boss says a strong end to the campaign could see him retained by the Staffordshire club

Laudrup wins by a landslide in next Madrid boss poll
The former Blancos and Barcelona midfielder won a without a real challenger, suggesting that he is the fans' preferred choice to replace Jose Mourinho

'It's normal big teams want Laudrup' - Pablo Hernandez unsurprised by interest in Swansea boss
The 48-year-old Dane has been subject to speculation after an impressive debut season managing in the Premier League and his players have wasted no time in praising their coach

 

[Danube]

Drogba to retire end of this year.

Sure or not? Anyhow gazak. Any link to your source?

 

[godiva]

Drogba to retire end of this year. its true

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[Danube]

Arsenal lack a player like Villa, says Lauren
The Barcelona striker has struggled to force his way back into the team since recovering from injury, but the Cameroonian believes he would be perfect for Arsene Wenger's side

Ranger leaves Newcastle by mutual consent
The former England Under-19 international has had his contract terminated after a spell fraught with disciplinary problems off the pitch since joining the club from Southampton

No Manchester United deal for Schlupp yet, says Shakespeare
The young Ghanaian has been on trial from Leicester City since January, but the Foxes' assistant manager insists no deal has yet been struck between the two sides

No new Hamburg deal for Son, reveals agent
The player's representative has revealed there have been "good talks" over a new deal with the club, although no terms have been agreed as yet for the coveted 20-year-old

Villas-Boas calls for Bale to rebuff Liga transfer
The Portuguese coach is keen to keep hold of his star player, and has urged him to remain in "the best league in the world" in order to aid his development at the top level

Inter could sign Icardi, says Moratti
The Nerazzurri supremo has revealed they are keen to sign the former Barca youngster, and has laughed off reports that Javier Zanetti could retire this season

Giggs agrees new one-year Manchester United deal
The midfielder, who is approaching his 1000th game in professional football, is set to carry on playing into his 40s and says he still feels able to contribute at the highest level

Juventus could make Sanchez bid as early as next week
The Chilean attacker has been struggling to make an impact at Barca and could be set for a return to Italy this summer

 

[Drogba]

Suarez would be ideal for Juventus, says Tardelli
The Republic of Ireland assistant coach believes that the former Ajax star would be a fine addition for the Bianconeri, and thinks they can go far in the Champions League this year

Galliani: Robinho will only leave Milan for Santos
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City man is happy to stay at his current club, and is specific about where he wishes to return to in his native country

'Irreplaceable' Mourinho could stay at Real Madrid, says Ferguson
The Manchester United boss is ready to face the Blancos at Old Trafford on Tuesday, and thinks that 'The Special One' could spring a surprise and remain in Spain

Ferguson denies reports linking Ronaldo with Manchester United return
The Scot dismissed rumours linking the forward with a second spell at Old Trafford this summer and joked a machete or a machine gun is his plan to stop the Portuguese on Tuesday

If Falcao is worth €55m then Burak is worth €40m - Aysal
The Cimbom supremo believes the Turkey ace is near the Atletico Madrid forward's level and would therefore warrant a similar transfer fee if a sale was being considered

Imbula cools talk of switch to Newcastle
The 20-year old Congolese midfielder has played down rumours of a potential move to join the Magpies’ numerous French-based players at Tyneside, dismissing it as "paper talk"

Chelsea midfielder De Bruyne not thinking about future until end of season
The Belgium international has been impressing on loan in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen this term, but he is unsure about what will happen when he returns to west London

 

[godiva]

Footyhill report : Drogba close to stunning chelsea return


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[Givanildo]

Manchester United jostle for pole position to re-sign Ronaldo
United on charm offensive with their former star, despite Ferguson dismissing the prospect of a return to Old Trafford as "false hope" ahead of Champions League last 16 second leg

 

[Givanildo]

Watzke: Borussia Dortmund would not sign Manchester City players
The BVB official does not feel the club will move from its policy of bringing through young players while he admitted that it would take a big offer for Robert Lewandowski to leave

Sneijder: Inter blocked Manchester United move
The ex-Real Madrid and Nerazzurri midfielder says he was in talks with the Premier League giants in 2010, and believes he was sold by the Blancos to fund Cristiano Ronaldo's move

Vidic: Ronaldo could return to Manchester United
The Red Devils stalwart has paid tribute to his former team-mate and hopes the club can one day recapture a player who he rates higher than Barcelona star Lionel Messi

Simeone extends Atletico deal to 2017
The Rojiblancos head coach has seen his contract renewed for four more seasons due to excellent team performances in La Liga and the Copa del Rey this season

Gourlay misquoted on Lampard contract talks, Chelsea insist
The Blues' executive was said to have told reporters that negotiations with the England international were ongoing over a new deal, but the club insist he refused to comment

Barcelona & Inter wanted to sign El Shaarawy, claims agent
The young attacker's representative has revealed that the Spanish league leaders and the Nerazzurri were keen to sign the 20-year-old

Why Bayern and Manchester United should think again before signing Lewandowski
The Borussia Dortmund striker has won a host of admirers with his goalscoring exploits, but does he have the ability to excel at the very highest level?

Manchester United jostle for pole position to re-sign Ronaldo
United on charm offensive with their former star, despite Ferguson dismissing the prospect of a return to Old Trafford as "false hope" ahead of Champions League last 16 second leg

 

[Bolocks]

Bale prepared to reject summer move if Spurs secure Champions League football
Real Madrid have lined up a big-money bid for the Spurs attacker but he is ready to sit down with the club and discuss extending his contract until 2018

Lazio keeping tabs on Sevilla duo Rakitic & Perotti
The Biancocelesti are already planning for next season and have set their sights on the Croatia international and Argentine winger

Quagliarella wants to stay at Juventus, says agent
The former Napoli attacker has been linked with a move away from the Bianconeri, but his representative has insisted he is happy to stay put