August 25th Football Market: Rumors and Facts (Updated) © EuroFootball.com

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11.00 London's "Chelsea" plans to make a new offer after "Porto" refused to sell Uruguayan national team defender Alvaro Pereira for 20 million euros. ("The Guardian")

In addition, the capital's team does not intend to back down in the fight for London's "Tottenham" attacking midfielder Luka Modrić and will offer 34 million euros for him along with midfielder Yossi Benayoun. Forward Daniel Sturridge may also be included in the deal. ("Caught Offside")

"Milan" will soon sign a contract with "Liverpool" midfielder Alberto Aquilani. The Italian will initially be loaned out, and if he gets injured for a certain number of matches, he will be sold for 6-8 million euros. ("gazzetta.it")

Madrid's "Real" refused to loan midfielder Kaka to the London team "Arsenal." ("Daily Mail")

21-year-old "Nacional" center-back Sebastian Coates admitted that he will soon become a member of "Liverpool." ("Ovacion")

"Man Utd" is considering the possibility of trying to attract "Santos" midfielder Ganso. ("Caught Offside")

"Arsenal" hopes to attract "Lille" star Eden Hazard are fading - the French champions have stated that the midfielder does not want to leave. ("talkSPORT")

"Arsenal" is also monitoring "Real" defender Raul Albiol, who has lost his place in the starting lineup. ("Metro")

"Bologna" has signed a contract with 24-year-old center-back Simone Loria, whose contract with "Roma" has expired. (Official)

"Palermo" defender Mattia Cassani has moved to "Fiorentina" on a loan agreement. (Official)