August 18th Football Market: Rumors and Facts (updated) © EuroFootball.com

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11.00 "Valencia" rejected a €25 million offer from London "Chelsea" for defender Juan Mata. ("Daily Mail")

"Chelsea" is also negotiating with "Porto" for defender Alvaro Pereira and midfielder Joao Moutinho. ("Daily Telegraph")

Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano refused to confirm that the club is in talks for "Porto" striker Falcao. (ESPN)

Consultant of Makhachkala "Anzhi" German Tkachenko confirmed that negotiations with Samuel Eto'o will be concluded in the near future. "We hope to settle everything tomorrow or next week," he said. (ESPN)

Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp admitted that "Chelsea" target Luka Modric could be sold to strengthen the team. ("Daily Mirror")

Agent and brother of Lazio striker Mauro Zarate claimed to have met with representatives of London "Arsenal." ("talkSPORT")

After failing to attract Wesley Sneijder, "Man Utd" turned their attention to Dortmund "Borussia" defender Mario Gotze valued at 22 million euros. ("Daily Express")

Liverpool intends to offer €12 million and two strikers, David N'Gog and Raheem Sterling, for Bolton defender Gary Cahill. ("The Sun")

Liverpool is also monitoring Stoke midfielder Ryan Shawcross, valued at €15 million. ("Daily Express")

Roma agreed on a €10 million fee for "Wolfsburg" defender Simon Kjaer, who would replace Philippe Mexes in the Italian capital. (Sky Sport Italia)

Wolfsburg signed a contract with free agent, 29-year-old defender Thomas Hitzlsperger. (Official)

Glasgow "Rangers" acquired United States national team defender Carlos Bocanegra from "St. Etienne." (Official)