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12.45 Bremen's "Werder" defender Per Mertesacker intends to continue representing the German club, although he is being interested by London's "Arsenal" and "Paris St. Germain." (Various)

"Milan" president Silvio Berlusconi confirmed that there is interest in acquiring "Liverpool" defender Alberto Aquilani. However, "Man City" striker Mario Balotelli is not in the sights of the Italian champions. (Various)

11.00 London's "Arsenal" coach proposed about 20 million euros for "Rennes" defender Yann M'Vila and an even larger sum for "Lille" forward Eden Hazard. The Frenchman also wants to see Everton's "Everton" defender Phil Jagielka in his team. ("Daily Mirror")

In addition, "Arsenal" could offer to exchange forward Nicklas Bendtner for Bremen's "Werder" defender Per Mertesacker. ("Caught Offside")

London's "Tottenham" could renew efforts to acquire Madrid's "Atletico" forward Diego Forlan. In addition, the capital's team is watching Newcastle's defender Joey Barton. ("Caught Offside")

"Liverpool" defender Alberto Aquilani claims to be close to a move to "Milan." The deal is worth just 7 million euros. ("Daily Mirror")

Madrid's "Atletico" loaned recently acquired defender Ruben Micael to the "Real Zaragoza" club. (Official)

After signing a contract with Juan Mata, "Chelsea" will seek to attract "Fiorentina" attacking midfielder Stevan Jovetic. ("Fanatix")

"Man Utd" has no intention of selling Dimitar Berbatov to the "Paris St. Germain" team. ("Inside Football")

Meanwhile, Dortmund's "Borussia" defender Shinji Kagawa is in the sights of the English champions themselves. ("Caught Offside")

Munich's "Bayern" are interested in "Zurich" right-back defender Ricardo Rodriguez. He has also attracted the attention of "Paris St. Germain" and Madrid's "Real." (Various)

"Malaga" terminated contracts with 32-year-old defender Fernando and midfielder Rosario, who is younger by a few years. (Official)

"Sevilla" denies that they are interested in Barcelona's attacking midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. (ESPN)

Everton's "Everton" defender Phil Neville extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2013. (Official)