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Real Madrid encouraged with Gerrard's London snub

Real Madrid chiefs have been encouraged by news that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has pulled out purchasing two London homes.

Del Piero waiting on Arsenal, Spurs offers

Now 30, Del Piero realises his time at Juve could be coming to an end after both coach Fabio Capello and director general Luciano Moggi both told him publicly that he must accept being substituted in games.

Juventus to co-own Diogo with Palermo

Juventus and Palermo are set to buy the registration of River Plate midfielder Carlos Diogo.

Valencia approach Juventus ace Trezeguet

Valencia have approached the agent and father of Juventus striker David Trezeguet.

Chelsea still keen on Juventus fullback Zambrotta

Chelsea remain keen on Juventus leftback Gianluca Zambrotta.

Real Madrid to offer Owen in Van Nistelrooy bid

Real Madrid are interested in Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Barcelona president to try again for Depor's Luque

Barcelona president Joan Laporta will push through a deal for Deportivo La Coruna striker Albert Luque at the end of the season.

Fed-up Valencia to invite Liverpool bid for Aimar

Valencia are ready to invite offers for their Argentine midfield ace Pablo Aimar at the end of this season.

Real Madrid GM Sacchi has 4 AZ stars on shopping list

Real Madrid general manager Arrigo Sacchi has no less than four AZ Alkmaar stars under consideration for next season.

Juventus net Diogo - reports

Reports in South America insist that Juventus will sign River Plate youngster Carlos Andre Diogo.

Sieb, Sieb, Sieb Gossip

Gerrard is staying/going, Spurs target JVH, Chelsea eyes Kaladze and more...

Vieri To Juve Rumours Back

Christian Vieri is being linked to a return to Juventus by Italian daily ‘Tuttosport’.

Boro track Juve defender Tudor

Middlesbrough are on the trail of out of favour Juventus utility man Igor Tudor.

Inter to rescue Di Vaio?

Internazionale are monitoring Marco Di Vaio’s situation at Valencia with interest as they ponder a summer bid.

Juventus chief confirms "English interest" for Appiah

Juventus director general Luciano Moggi has confirmed inquiries from England have arrived for midfielder Stephen Appiah.

AC Milan offer for PSV's Van Bommel

The Holland international is off contract in the summer and will leave PSV on a Bosman at the end of this season.

Ajax move on for Arsenal's Bergkamp

Arsenal striker Dennis Bergkamp is considering a return to former club Ajax.

Everton in talks with Emre?

Everton are in pole position to sign want-away Inter Milan midfielder Emre Belozoglu in the summer, according to the player's agent.

Inter Milan receive encouragement from Valencia over Vieri

Valencia are interested in Inter Milan striker Christian Vieri. Vieri was offered to Valencia last week by intermediaries as a sweetener in a deal for Italian striker Marco Di Vaio.

Lazio chief asks Monaco about Kallon

Lazio director general Gabriele Oriali has made contact with AS Monaco about striker Mohammad Kallon.

Roma's Cassano puts house up for sale

The revelation has fueled speculation that Cassano will quit Roma in the summer - particularly as the house up for sale is where his mother resides.

Ferguson makes personal check on Lyon pair

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson made a personal check on £15 million Lyon pair Mickael Essien and Florent Malouda.

AS Roma eye Liverpool's Hyypia as Dellas replacement

The Finnish international has little over a year left on his current contract and yet to hear from Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez if he will be offered new terms

Seville move for Real Valladolid No1 Bizzarri

Seville are chasing Real Valladolid goalkeeper Albano Bizzarri. The 28 year-old Argentine is off contract in June and reluctant to spend another season in the Segunda Liga.

Malaga's Juanito reveals Deportivo La Coruna interest

He told Radio Marca: "I am very proud that a great club like Depor are interested in me.But I have already told Malaga that, in respect to the club, the city and the fans, I won't negotiate with another club until they speak with me first."

Dortmund's Ewerthon offered to Atletico Madrid

The agent of Borussia Dortmund attacker Ewerthon has offered the Brazilian to Atletico Madrid.

Man Utd boss prepares bid for Seville starlet Ramos

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants to sign Seville fullback Sergio Ramos over the summer.

Birmingham prepare offer for Man Utd ace Giggs

Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce is preparing a move for Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs.

Juventus to offer Nonda for Parma fullback Bonera

Juventus are ready to offer AS Monaco striker Shabani Nonda to Parma in exchange for fullback Daniele Bonera.

Bologna spy in Japan

Bologna are searching for new recruits for the 2005/2006 campaign.The Serie A side view Asia as a potential area to exploit and president Renato Cipollini is travelling to Japan to run the rule over several players.

Liverpool boss may cut Gerrard loose

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez may agree to sell Steven Gerrard to Chelsea in the summer to end the constant speculation over the player's future.

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Espanyol make offer to Middlesbrough, Villa target Celades

Celades has asked Espanyol for time to consider the proposal, with his agent, Jose Maria Orobitg, due in Spain next week.

Fenerbahce's Alex linked with Real Madrid

Alex played for Real Madrid coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo in Brazil with Cruzeiro and carries a £6.5 million price-tag. He shares the same agent as another Real target, Santos whiz Robinho.

Deportivo La Coruna go for Berbatov, Placente

Deportivo La Coruna are chasing Bayer Leverkusen pair Diego Placente and Dimitar Berbatov.

Real Madrid ace Luis Figo discusses Dubai move

Real Madrid winger Luis Figo is considering an offer to move to the United Arab Emirates with Al Hazaa.

Inter Milan offer Vieri for Valencia's Di Vaio

Inter Milan are ready to offer Christian Vieri to Valencia in exchange for their Italian striker Marco Di Vaio.

Ajax eye Inter Milan pair Davids, Van der Meyde

Ajax coach Danny Blind has publicly confirmed his interest in Davids, while the prospect of bringing ex-PSV Eindhoven ace Van der Meyde back home is also attractive to Blind.

Real Madrid supremo to try again for Adriano

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is monitoring closely developments at Inter Milan.

Atletico target Bayern ace

The former Bayer Leverkusen ace,Brazilian winger Ze Roberto, is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with numerous big name clubs aroundEurope. Meanwhile, Bayern defender Willy Sagnol has slammed Oliver Kahn for criticising him after their UEFA Champions league defeat to Chelsea.

United step up Spanish chase

Manchester United chief Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly made Sevilla starlet Sergio Ramos his prime transfer target for the summer.

Argentine duo Gonzalez and Lopez sign for Porto - report

Defending champions Porto have signed Argentine players Lucho Gonzalez and Lisandro Lopez for the next season, sports daily O Jogo reported on Thursday.

Zaragoza rival Birmingham for Pandiani

Along with Zaragoza and Birmingham, Middlesbrough have also registered their interest with Depor president Augusto Caesar Lendoiro.

Trotters in pole for Juanito

Malaga defender Juanito has all but resolved to move to Bolton in the summer, unless the Primera outfit substantially improve their latest contract offer.

Dortmund ace Rosicky offered to Atletico Madrid

Borussia Dortmund midfield ace Tomas Rosicky is ready to follow the path of older brother Jiri and sign for Atletico Madrid at the end of this season.

Boro in three-way Rene fight

Middlesbrough are locked in a three-way fight with Premiership rivals Everton and Fulham for Rene Aufhauser.

Monaco track Tamudo

Monaco are keen to bring another Spanish striker to the Principality in the guise of Raul Tamudo.

Claudio Lopez targets Che return

Argentine forward Claudio Lopez has revealed he would jump at the chance to return to Valencia.

Villareal hopeful on Riquelme

Villarreal are confident of landing Argentine star Juan Roman Riquelme on a permanent basis in the summer.

Man Utd still in frame for Real Madrid No1 Casillas

Manchester United are still in the frame for Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who produced a five-star display on Sunday against Barcelona.

PSV consider Zenden move

PSV Eindhoven are plotting to bring Middlesbrough midfielder Boudewijn Zenden back to Holland.

Atletico Madrid After Rosicky

The Czech Republic player is the Rojiblanco’s main transfer target for next season.

Newcastle join interest for Real Madrid ace Figo

Tottenham and Liverpool have been monitoring the Portuguese's situation at Real for some time and it emerged yesterday that Newcastle are also interested in the 31 year-old.

Van Gaal wants Kluivert at AZ Alkmaar

AZ's millionaire chairman Dick Scheringa is confident he would be able to meet Kluivert's salary.

United follow Little Buddha

Manchester United are being credited with surprise interest in Espanyol midfielder Ivan De la Pena.

Robinho in fresh Real denial

Robinho has again insisted he has not already agreed a transfer to Real Madrid.

Blackburn consider Bellamy swoop

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is willing to offer Craig Bellamy a permanent escape route from Newcastle.

Spurs chairman wants 'big personality' signing

Tottenham are in the market for a 'big personality' player, admits chairman Daniel Levy.

Chelsea boss Mourinho confident of landing Liverpool's Gerrard

The Times says sources at the London club indicated yesterday that José Mourinho is convinced he will succeed in his pursuit of Gerrard, who agreed to join Chelsea last summer but backed out of the deal at the last minute in order to spend one more season at Liverpool. | Liverpool boss: Gerrard will stay

Liverpool boss Benitez cool on Owen return

The Daily Post says despite being in the market for a striker this summer, Benitez isn't convinced his transfer resources should be allocated to bringing the former Kop idol home.

Perez delighted with Joaquin's Real Madrid ambition

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez admits he is delighted to hear Real Betis winger Joaquin wants to join them in the summer.

Owen plays down Liverpool return

Real Madrid striker Michael Owen has played down talk this week suggesting he wants a return to Liverpool.

Bolton keen on Owen!

Sam Allardyce has admitted he would be like to bring Michael Owen to Bolton should the England striker quit Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Benitez warns Valencia over Baros

Rafael Benitez has told Valencia they are guilty of an illegal approach for Milan Baros if their claim to have had talks with Liverpool striker are true.

Cocu Says Van Bommel Would Be Barça Hit

Philip Cocu has advised Mark Van Bommel to join Barcelona and has expressed his surprise that the PSV skipper has stayed so long at the Dutch club.

Sacchi: Impossible to land Adriano

Real Madrid GM Arrigo Sacchi admits it is "near impossible" that they will sign Inter Milan striker Adriano in the summer.

Owen open to Reds return

Michael Owen says that he would be open to a return to Liverpool.

Reyes U-turn: I'm happy at Arsenal

Arsenal striker Jose Reyes has told Real Madrid to hold off on making him an offer - as he's now settled at Highbury!

Ajax keen on Davids

Recently appointed Ajax coach, Danny Blind, is looking bring Edgar Davids back to the club where he first made a name of himself.

Betis want Depor's Victor in exchange for Assuncao

Deportivo La Coruna could offer midfielder Victor in part-exchange for Real Betis ace Marcos Assuncao in the summer.

Joaquin tells Betis: Real Madrid for me

Real Betis winger Joaquin has made president Manuel Ruiz de Lopera aware that if he is to leave the club, then Real Madrid is his preferred destination.

Robinho nears Pele's scoring record in Copa Libertadores

Robinho has been one of the best talents in Brazil in recent years, and Santos' fans are hoping he'll stay with the club a little longer despite reported offers from European teams.

No Arsenal return for Birmingham's Pennant

The two clubs have agreed a £3 million deal for the winger, but Pennant wanted talks with Wenger before deciding on the switch.Wenger said: "I think his future lies with Birmingham."

Everton to offer Spurs £10M for Keane, Davies

Everton boss Dave Moyes is ready to splash £10 million on Tottenham pair Robbie Keane and Simon Davies.

Man Utd, Bayern Munich rival Atletico Madrid for Rigueiro

Atletico Madrid face stiff competition for Racing Santander winger Mariano Rigueiro.

Rodriguez targets big move

Already a target for Juventus before his switch to Spain, the 20-year-old now counts Barcelona amongst his admirers.

Aston Villa line up double raid on Chelsea

O'Leary has been promised a £20million war chest by chairman Doug Ellis and he has set his sights on Blues pair Scott Parker and Robert Huth for the summer market.

Depor Set To Sell Pandiani On The Cheap

Deportivo are ready to offload Walter Pandiani for around €4.5million only months after saying that he would only be allowed to leave for nearly treble that amount.

Barcelona president won't rule out Joaquin bid

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has refused to deny their interest in Real Betis winger Joaquin.The Spanish international, outstanding against Barca in Sunday's 3-3 draw, already has Real Madrid and Chelsea beating down Betis' door to speak with him.

Arsenal seek £17M for Barcelona target Cole

The Guardian says Cole remains disconsolate at his failure to seal an improved deal after Euro 2004, which saw him voted into the all-star team for the tournament.

Barca tracking Ledesma

Barcelona are reportedly preparing to make a summer move for Lecce's Cristian Ledesma.

English sides target Riquelme

Newcastle and Middlesbrough are keen on Riquelme's services, while Tottenham are believed to have dispatched scouts to watch him during the club's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao.

Souness eyes Dutch stars

Graeme Souness was one of a big Newcastle party which attended Feyenoord's clash with AZ Alkmaar on Sunday.

Shearer assured of signing Man Utd's Smith

The People says as part of his plea to Alan Shearer to stay, the Newcastle boss revealed that he will be bidding for Smith ... and Saha.

Crespo ready for a pay-cut

AC Milan striker Hernan Crespo says he is ready to accept a pay-cut if it means he can stay at the San Siro.

Man Utd look to Serie A 'keepers

Manchester United believe they can solve their goalkeeping problems by snapping up an Italian, with Francesco Toldo and Morgan De Sanctis top of the list.

Espanyol Keen On Santa Cruz

La Liga club Espanyol have announced that they are interested in signing Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Villarreal three eyed

Villarreal's fine form in La Liga has attracted attention from several of The Premiership's top clubs.

United consider Racing star

Sir Alex Ferguson dispatched his brother Martin - United's chief scout - to watch Uruguayan star Mario Regueiro in Racing Santander versus Espanyol on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Mourinho has deal for new left-back

Chelsea have already signed a new left-sided fullback for next season. The deal is believed to be at the centre of manager Jose Mourinho's unhappiness at Stamford Bridge.

Real Madrid, Inter Milan keep tabs on Mourinho's Chelsea row

The Independent says both clubs have been alerted to Mourinho's deteriorating situation at Chelsea over his UEFA ban and the lack of public support he received from the club.

Real Sociedad's Arteta wants Everton stay

Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Arteta wants to make his loan deal with Everton into a permanent transfer.

Real Madrid chiefs agree on push for Juventus ace Emerson

Real Madrid chiefs have agreed to pursue a deal for Juventus midfielder Emerson. The Brazil international was forced to deny quotes attributed to him last week that he wanted a move to Real.

Queiroz denies interest in Espanyol keeper

Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz has denied they're interested in Espanyol goalkeeper Carlos Kameni.

Betis confirms Depor offer for Assuncao

Real Betis president Manuel Ruiz de Lopera has confirmed Deportivo La Coruna's interest in star midfielder Marcos Assuncao.

Arsenal, Man Utd watch as Hargreaves considers Bayern Munich future

Ahead of Bayern's Champions League clash with Chelsea, the England international told the Independent: "To play in the English Premier League is obviously a dream that one day I hope to realise.

O'Leary wants reunion with Man Utd's Smith

Armed with a summer budget of £20 million, O'Leary wants to bring Smith to Villa Park at the end of this season.

MLS court Real Madrid star Beckham

MLS is threatening Premiership hopes of luring Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham back to England.

Wenger hints at Pennant move

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has given a strong hint that Jermaine Pennant's loan move to Birmingham is about to become a permanent one.

Morientes Tells Of Madrid Gerrard Interest

Fernando Morientes has revealed that Real Madrid’s players continuously ask him about Steven Gerrard as rumours continue that he the Spanish giants are preparing a bid for him.

Pandiani: Dream to play for Barcelona

Pandiani admitted: "It would be a dream to play for Barcelona, a dream that I cannot explain."

Robinho wants reunion with Real Madrid's Luxemburgo

Santos star Robinho has dropped another hint he is on his way to Real Madrid at the end of this season.

Burgos: Next season the last for Torres

Former Argentina international goalkeeper Burgos said: "Yes, I see him away from Atletico in the summer of 2006."He will not leave for Real Madrid, I see him more in England or Italy."

Bilbao president: No Chelsea, Real Madrid bids for Del Horno

Athletic Bilbao president Fernando Lamikiz has rubbished reports of bids from Real Madrid and Chelsea arriving for left-back Asier del Horno.

Barcelona offer Riquelme to Real Betis

While Villarreal and Deportivo La Coruna have expressed interest in signing Riquelme outright, a Barca intermediary approached Betis last week about a deal for the midfielder.

Jol - Beckham to Tottenham 'unlikely'

Tottenham coach Martin Jol has admitted England captain David Beckham is unlikely to arrive at White Hart Lane this summer.

David Beckham spied in Munich

Sensation hung in the Munich air shortly before midday on Friday as a sleek black limousine drew up at Bayern's Säbener Strasse headquarters, bringing world superstar David Beckham for a brief meeting at which, according to reports, the player would sign for the Bavarian club in time for the new season.

Proud Emerson Denies Real Rumours

The Brazilian midfielder strongly rebuffed that he ever said he would join Real Madrid next season.

Pandiani takes another swipe at Depor

Birmingham City striker Walter Pandiani says he has no intention of returning to Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña when his loan deal with the Premiership side runs out. The Uruguayan, who is contracted to Deportivo until 2007, joined the Blues this January in a deadline-day loan deal.

Atletico Madrid eye Chelsea target Evra

Ambitious Atletico Madrid are rivalling Chelsea and AC Milan for AS Monaco left-back Patrice Evra.

Barcelona threat to Birmingham's Pandiani deal

Barcelona are threatening Birmingham City's hopes of signing Walter Pandiani to a permanent deal.