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      <title>Agent makes Zlatan plea</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Serie-A-Agent-on-Ibrahimovic/gnid-57939/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has urged Inter to include him in the process to determine the striker's future, with Mino Raiola claiming that a number of top European clubs may well attempt to sign his client.</p>

<p>Ibrahimovic is one of the leading lights in Serie A but has been linked with a possible £77 million move to the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea.</p>

<p>Inter president Massimo Moratti recently stated that there is a '50 percent chance' that the former Juventus and Ajax forward will be leaving the club but his agent insists he is in the dark at present.</p>

<p>"I have read the last interview given by Moratti," Raiola told Gazzetta dello Sport.</p>

<p>"If he says that that there is a 50 percent chance that Ibrahimovic will stay that means there must be an offer, but then they need to wait and see if I'm in agreement.</p>

<p>"First introduce me to the buyer and allow me to be at the negotiating table."</p>

<p>"It's not only Barcelona who can afford him," Raiola added. "But other clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United as well as Inter, so that makes five clubs."</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T14:05:29+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Zokora eyeing Sunderland - agent</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/PremLa-Liga-Zokora-eyeing-Sunderland---agent/gnid-57936/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Didier Zokora would be interested in joining Sunderland according to the Tottenham player's agent.</p><p>
The midfielder looks set to leave White Hart Lane and Zokora's agent Rachel Anderson believes the Ivorian would bring Steve Bruce's team "a different dimension".</p><p>
Tottenham's asking price for Zokora will be a major obstacle with Anderson claiming Spurs are chasing a £10 million fee.</p><p>
"He would do very well at Sunderland, they're an absolutely massive club," Zokora's agent said in the Sunderland Echo.</p><p>
"There are not many clubs Didier would leave Tottenham for but I think Sunderland are one.</p><p>
"If the terms of the deal are decent, but also if the move is an adventure, then he would be interested."</p><p>
Valencia are thought to be reluctant to match Tottenham's asking price with Zokora keen to stay in The Premier League.</p><p>
"He has three or four English clubs interested, and a couple of Spanish clubs, one of which is very keen but may be struggling to match his fee, and another which can afford it," added Zokora's agent.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T13:41:09+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Pirlo quiet as Milan deny receiving bids</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/PremSerieA-Galliani-on-Pirlo/gnid-57920/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Chelsea have made no offer for Andrea Pirlo, according to Milan administrator Adriano Galliani, who has denied any bids have been received for the midfielder. </p>
<p>New Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti has been strongly linked with a raid on his former club to prise the Italy international away from the San Siro. </p>
<p>Reports in England claimed Chelsea were closing in on the midfielder, but Galliani brushed aside any such claims. </p>
<p>"We have not received any offers for Pirlo, not from Chelsea nor any other club," said Galliani.</p>
<p>"Pirlo is a Milan player," he added.&nbsp; "If Pirlo leaves then we will see."</p>
<p>Pirlo, meanwhile, was evasive when asked about his future.</p>
<p>"I am a Milan player and that is all I'm saying," he said in Calcio Mercato.</p>
<p>"I don't know what will happen. For now, I'm going back to Milan and having a peaceful holiday."<br /></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T11:27:06+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Agent: Crouch staying put</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Prem-Crouch-agent-on-future/gnid-57934/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch will not follow Glen Johnson out of the Fratton Park exit door, according to his agent. </p>
<p>Johnson agreed a £17 million switch to Crouch’s former club Liverpool, prompting fears of an exodus from the south-coast side. </p>
<p>Crouch recently voiced his disatisfaction with the current uncertainty surrounding the takeover of Sulaiman Al Fahim, after which&nbsp;the England international was&nbsp;linked with a switch to Sunderland and Blackburn.</p>
<p>But&nbsp;his agent, Jonathan Barnett, was quick to play down any possibility of the forward leaving Portsmouth. </p>
<p>Barnett told the Portsmouth News: “There has been nothing from other clubs for Peter Crouch. </p>
<p>“He still has a contract with Portsmouth and he intends to be there next season. He has no intention of moving on.”<br /></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T13:20:23+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Spurs and Pompey in for Croatia striker</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/PremBundesliga-Mandzukic-agent-on-interest/gnid-57930/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Croatia international Mario Mandzukic is attracting interest from Werder Bremen, Tottenham and Portsmouth, according to his agent. </p>
<p>The 23-year-old Dinamo Zagreb striker has already signalled his intention to leave the Croatian champions, and agent Ivan Cvjetkovic has revealed there is interest in Germany and England. </p>
<p>But while he is not ruling out a move to The Premier League, Cvjetkovic feels&nbsp;Mandzukic would prefer to play for Werder. </p>
<p>“We have told Dinamo that Mario wants to leave the club,” he told Bild. </p>
<p>“Werder are showing great interest. We will know more in a few days. </p>
<p>“If there is no solution by the end of the month, it will be difficult to complete it in time as Dinamo would play him in the Champions League qualifiers."</p>
<p>He added: “Tottenham and Portsmouth are interested as well, but Mario would ideally like to play in the Bundesliga.” </p>
<p>Dinamo are reportedly asking for €15 million (£12.8m)&nbsp;for Mandzukic.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T12:47:05+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Swansea confirm Scotland interest</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Premier-League-Jenkins-on-Scotland/gnid-57928/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins has confirmed that Wigan have made contact regarding Trinidad and Tobago international Jason Scotland.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old striker has attracted interest from both Wigan, managed by former Swansea manager Roberto Martinez, and Burnley after scoring 45 goals in 90 games for the Welsh club.</p>

<p>His agent exclusively revealed to setanta.com that Wigan had made an approach earlier in the week and now Swansea have confirmed the tentative interest in their player.</p>

<p>"I have had a chat with Wigan about Jason Scotland," Jenkins told the South Wales Evening Post.</p>

<p>"They have not made an offer, but they have asked to be kept informed of Jason's situation."</p>

<p>Swansea recently claimed that they had turned down an offer from Burnley but while Owen Coyle has admitted his interest in the player, the Clarets manager denies making an official bid.</p>

<p> “At no time have we made a written offer for Jason Scotland,” said Coyle.</p>

<p>“There was just a private conversation between Brendan Flood and Huw Jenkins where they spoke about the player.</p>

<p>“I’ve always said that we are discreet and will always keep our business close to our chest.” </p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T12:11:39+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Santa Cruz eyes Tevez link-up</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Prem-Santa-Cruz-on-Tevez/gnid-57926/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>New Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz says he would relish the chance to play alongside Carlos Tevez next season. </p>
<p>The 27-year-old Paraguay international finally completed his move from Blackburn on Monday, and reports suggest City are due to tie up a deal for Tevez soon&nbsp;as Chelsea are apparently now&nbsp;out of the running. </p>
<p>And although Tevez would provide further competition for Santa Cruz at Eastlands, he says he would love to see him join the club. </p>
<p>“If Tevez comes too, he would be a very good signing," Santa Cruz told 970 AM. </p>
<p>"I hope that Tevez could join Manchester City. I heard that there have been conversations about that happening. He would be a really good signing." </p>
<p>City failed to live up to expectations last season and had to settle for ninth place in the league, but Santa Cruz believes that they can break into the Champions League places after a summer of heavy investment. </p>
<p>"The owners want the club to be more successful,” he told the club’s official website. </p>
<p>“They want to break into the top four. </p>
<p>"I spoke to the chairman and I know his ambitions are known to everybody at the club – he made sure that I know as well." </p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T11:53:14+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>English bids for Fortune accepted</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/PremLigue-1-Nancy-on-Fortune/gnid-57924/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Nancy have confirmed they have accepted three offers from English clubs for Marc-Antoine Fortune, a development that appears to have left Celtic out in the cold.
</p><p>The Bhoys are on the trail of the striker who impressed during a loan spell at West Brom, but it seems he could be heading back to The Premier League.
</p><p>Hull have confirmed they are talking to Nancy, while Portsmouth, Wolves and Fulham have been credited with an interest and the French side have been inundated with offers.
</p><p>Nancy sporting director Nicolas Holveck said: "We have accepted three separate offers, all from English clubs.
</p><p>"All are in excess of €4 million and, with add-ons, one is approaching the €5 million mark.
</p><p>"We are happy to allow the player to begin negotiations with these clubs and we expect the transfer to be formalised by Monday.
</p><p>"It's still possible he could move to Celtic but they have yet to make an acceptable offer." </p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T11:41:02+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Milan reject huge Pato offer</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Serie-A-Galliani-on-Pato/gnid-57923/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Milan have rejected a 'monumental' offer for Brazil international Alexandre Pato, according to Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani.</p>

<p>Pato, 19, has attracted interest from Chelsea this summer and stated recently that he is keen to talk to new Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti who has already made the move from the San Siro to Stamford Bridge.</p>

<p>The forward subsequently reaffirmed his commitment to Milan and the Italian club, having already lost Kaka to Real Madrid, have been forceful in stating that Pato will not be allowed to leave under any circumstances.</p>

<p>Galliani has demonstrated as much again by confirming that the club have deflected a determined attempt to lure Pato away from the Serie A side.</p>

<p>"Milan this year has resisted a monumental offer for Pato," said Galliani. "But I will not say which club made the offer."</p>

<p>Recent reports have claimed that Chelsea are hoping to use Didier Drogba in a swap deal to sign Pato.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T11:35:19+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Whelan working on Wigan wishlist</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Premier-League-Whelan-on-targets/gnid-57912/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says he is 'working hard' to build on the signing of Jordi Gomez and deliver the players that new manager Roberto Martinez has identified as possible recruits.</p>

<p>The Latics made their first capture under the new regime when acquiring Gomez from Espanyol for £1.7 million and have been linked with a number of other players, including Swansea striker Jason Scotland and another attacker from the Spanish club, Raul Tamudo.</p>

<p>Whelan is reluctant to speculate on individual targets but has revealed he is currently working through the list of names.</p>

<p>"We got our priority list from Roberto, and we are working hard on it," Whelan told the Wigan Observer.</p>

<p>"Jordi Gomez was right at the top and we moved very quickly on that, and we are moving on others as well.</p>

<p>"But there are a lot of players away on holiday – and I think the market will only rev up in about a week or 10 days."</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T10:53:35+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New deal for Blues winger</title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Premier-League-Malouda-signs-Chelsea-contract/gnid-57911/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Florent Malouda has ended speculation surrounding his future at Chelsea by agreeing a new contract with the Premier League club.</p>
<p>Reports recently claimed that the France international was a summer target for Milan after a largely underwhelming two years at Stamford Bridge.</p>
<p>But his form improved markedly in the second half of last season and the winger has been rewarded with a new deal by The Blues.</p>
<p>"I can reveal that I have signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea," Malouda Tele Guyane.</p>
<p>"I am staying. From now on, I have four years left on my contract.</p>
<p>"I know that everytime the transfer window opens there are&nbsp;a lot of rumours and I hope in this one people will know what has happened."</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T10:44:14+01:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Owen set for Hull talks </title>
      <link>http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/23/Prem-Brown-on-Owen/gnid-57909/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Hull boss Phil Brown has revealed the club will speak to Michael Owen in the next few days to convince him to move to the KC Stadium. </p>
<p>The 29-year-old Newcastle striker is set to leave St James’ Park this summer and has confirmed that he wants to play in The Premier League. </p>
<p>However, although reports suggest he would be reluctant to join The Tigers, Brown is convinced they can put forward a good case. </p>
<p>"We will be speaking to Michael's representatives within the week," he told the Hull Daily Mail. </p>
<p>"I would think he would have a number of offers and we'll have to be competitive, but I wouldn't sit down with him if I thought I was wasting my time. </p>
<p>“Anything is possible in football. </p>
<p>"I don't think Michael will go for the best financial offer. I don't think it's about that for him at this stage of his career – he'll want the best offer for his future. </p>
<p>"He needs to spend a high percentage of next season's games at the highest possible level and that's where we can come in." </p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-23T10:25:16+01:00</pubDate>
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