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created on 04/02/2013  |  http://fubar.com/sport/b353521

ACF Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Premier League runners-up Manchester City for the transfer of highly-rated Montenegro international forward Stevan Jovetic,Wholesale jerseys Viola Channel has confirmed.

Jovetic, who bagged 13 goals and five assists in 31 league appearances for Fiorentina last season, has reportedly attracted interest from a number of top European clubs, including the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, this summer.“ACF Fiorentina has agreed terms with Manchester City FC for the permanent transfer of Stevan Jovetic, subject to the player signing a contract with the English club,” read a statement on Viola Channel TV.

The Gigliati completed the signing of FC Bayern Munich striker Mario Gómez for a reported fee of €20 million earlier this week, fueling speculation that Jovetic was on the verge of joining City despite the arrival of álvaro Negredo from Sevilla.City have really splashed the cash, approximately £90 million,Wholesale soccer jerseys this summer, having also signed Fernandinho from FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Jesús Navas from Sevilla.

Meanwhile, Carlos Tevez, Kolo Touré, Roque Santa Cruz and Wayne Bridge have left the Etihad Stadium for pastures new.Tevez joined Serie A champions Juventus in a £10 million deal while Bridge, Santa Cruz and Touré left the club via free transfer, joining Reading, Malaga and Liverpool respectively.

United have tabled a bid for the former Arsenal midfielder as David Moyes looks to lure him back to the Premier League.Wholesale Barcelona jersey The Red Devils have made Fabregas one of their top targets this summer as they aim to add some creativity to their midfield.

Moyes revealed earlier on Friday that he was waiting to hear soon on the club's bid for Fabregas as he tries to make his first big-name signing at Old Trafford.

However, Bartomeu has moved to quell any talk of an imminent transfer for Fabregas by insisting they will not entertain any offers for the Spain international."Barcelona can assure you we will not entertain any offers for Cesc," Bartomeu told Sport. "It is totally ruled out, he's not for sale."

Fabregas has always repeatedly said he wants to stay at his hometown club and it appears Barcelona have no plans to lose the 26-year-old this summer.The player's stance was reiterated by Barca boss Tito Vilanova on Tuesday as he said: "It's normal to receive offers for our players from other teams.Wholesale jerseys We have very good players, and we have to be very happy to have Cesc with us.

"I am conscious that he has received offers for other teams, but I had a conversation with him and he let me know that we wanted to stay here, and his dream is to be successful here."So he is not thinking about any other club, not even for money or for minutes, even if he knows all the competition he has here with Xavi, Iniesta and also this year against Sergi and Roberto, but he told me that his dream is to be here. I'm not worried at all."

Lyon coach Remi Garde has dismissed reports that he wants to bring Arsenal attacker Gervinho back to French football.Wholesale jerseys
GIANT LEAP
Will Cesc Fabregas join Manchester United? Find out that and more in the Rumor Mill.

Gervinho has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer and there has been speculation of a switch to Roma, who are now coached by his former Lille boss Rudi Garcia.

However, there have been claims in France that Gervinho could be on his way to Lyon as part of a swap deal which would see Yoann Gourcuff go in the opposite direction.Wholesale soccer jerseys Former Arsenal midfielder Garde has ruled out a bid for the Ivory Coast international and will instead turn to within the Lyon ranks for attacking reinforcements.

"This has only come from the press," Garde told Le Progres in response to the speculation."I've heard that Lyon is interested in Gervinho, but Gervinho is a striker, and we have young and very good strikers already at the club."Gervinho, who can play out wide or up front, has scored 11 goals in 63 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Lille two years ago.

He has also been linked with Marseille and reports have claimed that Arsenal want at least €10million (£8.6m) before agreeing to sell the 26-year-old.

Lyon striker linked to Hull

Lyon forward Jimmy Briand is on the radar of newly promoted Hull City, according to French daily L’Equipe.The Tigers are reportedly showing interest in the 27-year-old as they aim to reinforce the attacking department before the start of the season.Wholesale Arsenal jersey Steve Bruce has made several signings this summer, but his attempts to sign a high-profile forward have failed to materialize.

Jimmy Briand could be available on a cut-price deal seeing as how he is no longer in the first team plans of boss Remi Garde.The former France international joined Lyon in a €6 million deal from Rennes, and he enjoyed a very good start to his career at Stade Gerland.However, he lost his place in the side last season due to a serious injury and didn’t even make a single appearance for the club since April 2013.

Feyenoord confirm interest in Assaidi

Feyenoord manager Ronald Koeman has revealed that he expects Liverpool winger Oussama Assaidi at De Kuip in the coming days.Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to loan the talented footballer after he failed to impress in his first season at Anfield and Eredivisie return looks likely.

PSV Eindhoven were believed to be keen on the Moroccan, but it looks as though he will be joining Feyenoord instead.“I hope he comes around soon,” Feyenoord boss Ronald Koeman told Voetbal International.Wholesale jerseys “We just have to wait and see whether it is feasible.”Assaidi, 24, joined Liverpool in a £2.4 million deal last summer following two very impressive seasons at Heerenveen.However, he has since failed to prove his worth at Anfield, making just four substitute appearances in the English Premier League.

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"It happened to us last year and it can happen to them," said Wenger, quoted in The Sun."Rooney is under contract and has two years to go so it's United who make the decision.Wholesale Manchester United jersey But we would not have a problem with the wages of Rooney."

The Gunners boss would also be interested in bringing former midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Emirates Stadium but admits it will not be happening any time soon."Cesc has decided to stay one more year at Barcelona," he added.

"We have the clause in his contract to have the chance to buy him back so we would be on alert if that happens."

Rooney arrived at the Manchester United training ground on Thursday morning, driving into the Carrington training complex at around 9am.He is set to continue receiving treatment for a hamstring injury, which prompted his early return from their pre-season tour.

United manager David Moyes, who is in Australia on the latest leg of the club's Far East tour made a public appearance in Sydney on Thursday - but refused to be drawn on the future of the England striker.Wholesale jerseys The 27-year-old forward was the subject of a bid from Chelsea earlier this week - something confirmed by Jose Mourinho at a press conference on Wednesday.

Rooney's future has been the subject of intense speculation since former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson claimed the club had turned down a second transfer request in three years from the striker.

New Red Devils boss David Moyes has said the England international is not for sale,Wholesale Manchester United jersey although his comments regarding whether the player is one of the first names on his team sheet have reportedly left Rooney "angry and confused".Arsenal have been linked with the former Everton player, but Chelsea's approach, reported by the BBC and Daily Mail among others on Wednesday, is the first firm offer for his services, as Blues manager Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his attacking options.

The alleged inclusion of Mata or Luiz in the proposed deal came as a surprise, particularly as the Spain international scored 12 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season, while the defender impressed during Brazil's recent Confederations Cup success.

Chelsea have now sought to clarify the terms of their offer, releasing a statement that suggested Manchester United had misled the media.It read: "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that yesterday it made a written offer to Manchester United for the transfer of Wayne Rooney."Although the terms of the offer are confidential, for the avoidance of doubt, and contrary to what is apparently being briefed to the press in Sydney, the proposed purchase price does not include the transfer or loan of any Chelsea players to Manchester United."Wholesale jerseys

A hearing opened Wednesday into collusion by construction companies that led to bid rigging and price fixing on projects for the 2010 South Africa World Cup.A tribunal will decide whether to confirm fines totaling $147 million for 15 companies that agreed to ''rigged'' projects in the general construction industry in South Africa from 2006-11. Wholesale jerseys

World Cup-related work is included in the findings by the Competition Commission, which uncovered the wrongdoing by the country's biggest building firms in a two-year process. Companies came forward and acknowledged their roles and the extent of price fixing in exchange for guarantees that they wouldn't face criminal prosecution.There was ''a shameful pattern of collusion'' by the companies, David Unterhalter, a lawyer representing the commission, said at the start of the two-day hearing.

The collusion by the companies led to inflated prices on projects such as the new $730 million Cape Town Stadium and a $200 million contract to redevelop Soccer City stadium and the surrounding precinct in Johannesburg, the World Cup's showpiece venue that hosted the opening game and the Spain-Netherlands final.


AT CLOSE RANGE
With the World Cup one year away, Brazil's final sprint starts now.Wholesale soccer jerseys
South Africa's central government spent about $3 billion on the first World Cup in Africa, including the building of six new stadiums, the rebuilding of Soccer City and the upgrading of the other three venues.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere admits the time for excuses has come to an end for Arsene Wenger’s side, as they aim to end their trophy drought next season.

Jack Wilshere has put his injury woes behind him this pre-season Wholesale jerseys
The daily reminders that eight years have passed since Arsenal last lifted a trophy have long become tiresome for Wenger’s players and now Wilshere suggests the moment has arrived for the club to reconfirm their status as one of the giants of the English game.
Wilshere hopes the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United boss and the managerial changes at several top Premier League clubs should play into Arsenal’s hands.

“It’s such an important year for us,” states Wilshere in the Daily Mirror. “I feel we can win trophies this season because everything has changed. Ferguson has gone, Chelsea and Manchester City have changed their managers. We have to set our targets high.
“We need to win the big games. Last year, I think we only won once against the other big teams. We need to improve on that. It’s so important to win something.Wholesale Arsenal jersey We really need to be up there challenging.

“Last year, we showed we can be a good team during the run-in. We need to do that through the whole season. I feel as if we can win one trophy then it will open up for us and we can win a lot more.

According to reports from Sky Sports,Manchester United have bid £25million for Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, as United boss David Moyes looks to strengthen his options in the centre of the park.Wholesale Manchester United jersey

Needed

It has been well documented that Manchester United have been looking for a new central midfielder for the last couple of seasons.The Red Devils did not do badly last season, considering people thought there midfield was so weak.However, with a stronger midfield United could move to the next level and give their continental rivals a better run for their money in the Champions LeagueCesc Fabregas would be a superb signing for any team, but for United, he would be an ideal signing. Whether this deal will really happen is another story.

Doubtful

It seems very doubtful that this move will come to fruition. Fabregas is back at his football and spiritual home. He does not want to leave and it appears that Barcelona do not want to sell their Spanish international midfielder. That could change however, should the Spanish champions decide to cash in on the star.Wholesale jerseys It seems that nobody wants this move to happen, apart from people connected with Manchester United. Although not exactly a regular first team starter at the Nou Camp, Fabregas made 48 appearances in all competitions for Barca last season, scoring 14 goals and getting 11 assists.I am sure however, that he would prefer to be classed as an important first team player, rather than a player that comes in to fill gaps. He would be an important player at United. I do not think he is cast in that role in Catalonia.

Sevilla is a great club

Sevilla have secured a season-long loan deal for Reading midfielder Daniel Carrico, with a view to a permanent deal.Wholesale jerseys

The former Portugal Under-21 international moved to the Madejski Stadium in January from Sporting Lisbon, but only made three appearances as the Berkshire club were relegated from the Premier League.

And the 24-year-old made no secret of his desire to leave Nigel Adkins' side, following their drop into the Championship.

"Sevilla is a great club," said Carrico. "I would love to play for them. I will not be staying at Reading."

A statement on Sevilla's website confirmed the deal is agreed between the two clubs,Wholesale soccer jerseys with personal terms settled and the switch will be finalised after a medical on Tuesday.

Carrico made 153 appearances for Sporting after making his debut against Pacos Ferreira in October 2008.

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