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After the end of the European Championship, football fans' attention once again turns to the clubs preparing for the next season. "EuroFootball.com" presents rumors and facts from the football player market.
"Man Utd" could soon acquire 25-year-old "Porto" midfielder Joao Moutinho. The price from Portugal is around 30 million euros. ("The Sun")
London's "Arsenal" rejected a 12 million euro offer from Turin's "Juventus" for forward Robin van Persie. ("Daily Mirror")
OFFICIAL: Turin's "Juventus" acquired two "Udinese" footballers: Kwadwo Asamoah and Mauricio Isla. However, Udinese retained half of the financial rights to the players, so negotiations will have to be revisited after a year. The combined price for Asamoah and Isla would be around 37 million euros.
"Liverpool" is eyeing "Newcastle" forward Demba Ba, as the 27-year-old player's release clause in his contract could be as low as 10 million euros. ("Daily Mirror")
OFFICIAL: "Sunderland" signed a two-year contract with defender Carlos Cuellar from Spain. The player, who wore Birmingham's "Aston Villa" jersey last season, was a free agent.
OFFICIAL: Thiago Silva has signed a new five-year contract with "Milan" club. The player was previously sought after by "Paris St. Germain" and "Barcelona."
Leverkusen's "Bayer" has abandoned plans to acquire defender Lucio, as the 34-year-old Brazilian's wage demands are too high. It is said that the player, who left Milan's "Inter," will move to Turin's "Juventus." (Various)
Andre Villas Boas will be appointed as the new coach of London's "Tottenham" on Tuesday. ("Daily Mirror")
OFFICIAL: "Man Utd" signed a new four-year contract with defender Rafael. Meanwhile, his brother Fabio will spend the next season at London's "Queens Park Rangers," to which he was loaned.
OFFICIAL: "Aston Villa" acquired 27-year-old midfielder Karim El Ahmadi from Rotterdam's "Feyenoord."
