July 9th football market: rumors and facts (updated) © EuroFootball.com

Summer is a tense period for football clubs. While many players are on vacation, team managers and coaches work daily in the market looking for reinforcements.

From now on, "EuroFootball.com" will offer to follow all officially confirmed information, rumors, and "pletkus" from various sources in one place - in this news.

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13.00 "Man City" is preparing to make an impressive offer to Milan's "Inter" forward Samuel Eto'o. In England, he would earn 15 million euros per season, and the Italian club would receive 35 million euros in compensation. (www.qsvs.it)

London's "Arsenal" accepted "Man City's" offer and agreed to sell midfielder Samir Nasri for 25 million euros. ("Sky Italia")

After failed negotiations with Stewart Downing, "Liverpool" turned their attention to another midfielder - Charles N'Zogbia representing "Wigan". (footybunker)

Rome's "Lazio" has signed a contract with Albania's national team midfielder Lorik Cana, who arrives from Istanbul's "Galatasaray". (Official)

"Barcelona" continues negotiations with "Udinese" and offers 40 million euros for Alexis Sanchez and 26-year-old forward Jonathan Soriano. ("Sky Sport 24")

"Genoa" has signed a contract with 33-year-old goalkeeper Cristiano Lupatelli, who became a free agent after leaving the "Bologna" team. (Official)

Madrid's "Real" midfielder Sergio Canales' agent says that his client is not negotiating with "Lille" and intends to stay in Spain. However, maybe not in the "Real" team. (fichajes.com)