Stuttgart director Jochen Schneider has denied reports his club have received an €8 million bid from Real Madrid for midfielder Sami Khedira.
Khedira impressed in Germany's run to the World Cup semi-finals and he has been linked with a move to the Spanish giants.
"We have no offer. That is based only on speculation in Spanish sport newspapers," Schneider told Bild. "And after his holiday we will sit down together and see whether we can e... Read More
Villa feels Torres could leave
David Villa believes Fernando Torres would never join Manchester City but feels Chelsea and Barcelona are "real options" for the striker.
After missing the end of the season with a knee injury, Torres struggled for form at the World Cup and picked up a left adductor injury in the dying moments of the victory over Netherlands.
His fitness will be assessed in the coming days but this injury - as well as the image of Torres wearing a Liverpool scarf as he celeb... Read More
Palermo in for Lucas
Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini has revealed the club have made an offer for Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.
Roy Hodgson is currently assessing the squad ahead of the new season and reports suggest Lucas, 23, has been made available to raise funds. Sabatini has now confirmed the rumours but indicated the bid is far lower than has been suggested.
"We have made an initial offer to the English club," he told Tgs Sport. "However, I can de... Read More
Wenger not interested in Gourcuff
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal have no interest in signing Bordeaux midfielder Yoann Gourcuff.
Arsenal were strongly linked with Gourcuff, 24, this summer as reports indicated Cesc Fabregas was set to join Barcelona, but as that move looks increasingly unlikely, Wenger feels the move would be unnecessary.
"We are not interested and we have never made contact," he told Telefoot. "He's a player I like a lot, but we are sufficiently covered in mi... Read More
Fabregas "proud to be" at Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas has hailed Arsenal as a "world-class club" and suggested he is ready to stay next season.
Fabregas had earlier indicated that he wanted to return to Barcelona this summer but, given the current economic difficulties at the club, it appears new president Sandro Rosell is unwilling to pay big money for the player.
Following Spain's victory over Netherlands on Sunday, Fabregas said: "All I can say is that this World Cup victory is for all... Read More
Ancelotti backs Balotelli
Carlo Ancelotti believes Manchester United could provide the ideal environment for Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli - and suggested he would like to see the player at Chelsea.
Balotelli, 19, could be set to leave Inter this summer after a difficult year, and the player's agent has confirmed that United have joined Manchester City in the race for his signature.
Ancelotti believes Balotelli could excel if he moves to Old Trafford and said he may be better suited ... Read More
Spanish ecstatic to beat 'rough' Dutch
Ecstatic Spanish players have spoken over their joy at overcoming a "rough" Dutch side to claim a historic 1-0 World Cup final triumph while coach Vicente del Bosque said it was a win for "beautiful football".
Goal-scorer Andres Iniesta had his post-match press conference broken into by team-mates Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol shouting: "Andres you're best!''
Iniesta struggled to exert his usual influence on the matc... Read More
De Jong happy with 'curious' decision
Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong has admitted he was fortunate to avoid a red card for his challenge on Xabi Alonso during the World Cup final.
De Jong made a chest-high tackle on Alonso during the first half but, after furious protests from Spain, he escaped with just a booking.
"Yes, I was concerned it might be worse than a yellow," he said. "It looked worse, although to be honest I didn't see the opponent coming in from the side.
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Redknapp hopeful on Cole
Harry Redknapp has told Soccernet he hopes Joe Cole will put his "love of the game" first and sign for Tottenham this summer.
Cole, a free agent after leaving Chelsea, is understood to have received lucrative offers from Manchester City and Arsenal, but Spurs are strong contenders for his signature.
Redknapp has already held discussions with Cole and, having offered him the chance to play Champions League football in his favoured central position, he is look... Read More
Spain must wait for place in pantheon
"Congratulations Spain" read the legend on the pitchside advertising boards. And they will enter the record books as a new name on the World Cup trophy. They have been comfortably the best team in this tournament, yet their freshly-won status came after an elongated match which if it had not been a World Cup final would be one to erase from the memory.
A bad final can often jaundice a decent tournament. The jury remained out on South Africa 2010 and it was hoped a clos... Read More
