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11.00 "Newcastle" agrees to release defender Joey Barton without a transfer fee, which attracts clubs like "Arsenal," "Man Utd," and "Tottenham." ("Metro")

"Barcelona" coach Pep Guardiola says that the team needs only one new player, and referring to Cesc Fabregas, he added: "Everyone knows who he is." ("Football Press")

"Paris St. Germain" offers 20 million euros for "Man Utd" forward Dimitar Berbatov. ("The Sun")

Joe Hart extends his contract with "Man City" for five years and will earn more money than before - from 30 to 90 thousand pounds per week. ("Sky Sports")

"Man City" is preparing to offer 25 million euros for "Arsenal" star Samir Nasri. ("The Sun")

Turin's "Juventus" has set its sights on "Man Utd" winger Nani and "Chelsea" defender Alex. ("talkSPORT")

Yuri Zhirkov is likely to become the first high-profile player to leave "Chelsea" under new coach Andre Villas Boas. ("Daily Telegraph")

"Nurnberg" goalkeeper Raphael Schafer has extended his contract with the club until June 2014. (Official)