August 17th Football Market: rumors and facts (updated) © EuroFootball.com

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19.45 Milan's "Inter" continues to search for a new forward and has shown interest in London's "Chelsea" player Didier Drogba. ("Daily Mail")

At the same time, the London club wants to attract Inter forward Goran Pandev, valued at 15 million euros. (Itasportpress.it)

Carlo Ancelotti may interrupt his planned vacation and soon become the new coach of "Paris St. Germain," replacing Antoine Kombouare. ("L'Equipe")

"Wolfsburg" defender Diego is close to a 5 million euro transfer to Madrid's "Atletico." (Various)

13.45 Madrid's "Atletico" offered 5 million euros for "Wolfsburg" attacker Diego. (AS)

Defender Lucio extended his contract with Milan's "Inter" club until the summer of 2014. (Official)

Germany's national team goalkeeper Thomas Hitzlsperger, who left London's "West Ham," is training with "Tottenham." (Various)

"Marseille" sports director Jose Anigo confirmed that London's "Arsenal" may start negotiations with Mathieu Valbuena. (RMC)

10.45 Samir Nasri will soon sign a contract with "Man City." London's "Arsenal" will receive 26 million euros for him. ("Daily Mail")

The Frenchman also denied that he wrote about leaving "Arsenal" with anger and resentment on the "Facebook" website. The footballer does not have an account on this social network at all. (ESPN)

"Milan" is interested in young "Barcelona" defender Thiago Alcantara, but they will not be able to attract him. "I talked to his agent, but the Catalans are not willing to sell," said the vice president of the Italian team. (ESPN)

"Lille" officials stated that Eden Hazard, who is in the sights of "Arsenal," will only be sold for 30 million euros. ("talkSPORT")

Nicklas Bendtner, whom "Arsenal" wants to sell for 13 million euros, could end up in the PSG team. ("Daily Mail") If he leaves, Arsene Wenger would try to attract "Wolverhampton" representative Kevin Doyle. ("Times")

London's "Chelsea" will offer defender Yossi Benayoun and forward Salomon Kalou to London's "Tottenham" for midfielder Luka Modric. ("Guardian")

Arjen Robben does not rule out the possibility of one day moving to Russia. It is said that FC Anzhi Makhachkala could offer 40 million euros for the Dutchman. ("The Express")

"Barcelona" forward Keirrison was loaned to the "Cruzeiro" team for one season. (Official)

Meanwhile, 21-year-old forward Rodri from Sevilla is moving to the Barcelona team. (Official)

"Tottenham" hopes to borrow "Man City" forward Emmanuel Adebayor in the near future. ("Daily Star")

"Arsenal" forward Carlos Vela is moving to Spain on loan to Real Sociedad. (Official)