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Barcelona star Eric Abidal close to agreeing contract extension until 2014 - report | Goal
Champions League winners Barcelona are on the verge of successfully concluding negotiations with experienced defender Eric Abidal over a contract extension, AS reports. The 31-year-old's current terms expire in the summer of 2012, but Barca are eager to hold onto the stopper and have offered him a new and improved deal for two extra seasons.
Arsenal target Hazard welcomes Barcelona interest as midfielder eyes summer switch | Daily Mail
He told El Mundo Deportivo: ‘Barca? Can I even get into their team? 'It’s an honour to be linked with the best team in the world but I have nothing else to say. ‘It is great to hear news like that.’
Hercules' Kiko Femenia keen to seal Barcelona deal | Goal
The 20-year-old midfielder appeared to be close to joining the Champions League winners about two weeks ago, but negotiations between both sides still haven't lead to an agreement. Kiko is not worried too much though and is confident that the transfer will materialise.
The rivalry between Barcelona & Real Madrid has gone too far - Radomir Antic | Goal
"There are two ways of playing football that are completely different. Barcelona and Real Madrid both embody one form. The biggest difference between these two clubs is that one team is always aware of its own qualities and abilities, while the other side mainly focuses on playing on the counter-attack."
Wenger stands firm on duo | Sky Sports
Arsenal captain Fabregas was heavily linked with a move back to boyhood club Barcelona 12 months ago and reports have resurfaced in recent weeks. The Spanish media has indicated that a deal between the clubs could be imminent, but Wenger maintains that Fabregas will not be going anywhere.
Spain U21 1-1 England U21: Late Danny Welbeck strike cancels out Ander Herrera's opener | Goal
It took Spain just 14 minutes to edge ahead thanks to a set-piece. Thiago Alcantara's out-swinging corner was met by the head of captain Martinez, and Ander Herrera was unmarked at the back post to nod home from close range. A late Danny Welbeck strike handed England a creditable 1-1 draw with Spain in their opening fixture of the European Under-21 championship in Denmark.
Bren plotting Barca raid | The Sun
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is eyeing Barcelona B striker Jonathan Soriano, 25, who scored 30 goals in Spain's second tier last term.
Sporting Lisbon and Benfica want Barcelona's Oriol Romeu - agent | Goal
The 19-year-old midfielder joined the Barcelona youth academy from Espanyol in the summer of 2004 and made his official debut for the Champions League winners in the Spanish Super Cup in August 2010. Romeu has a contract with the Catalan side until the summer of 2012.
Everton keen on securing loan of Real Madrid starlet Sergio Canales - report | Goal
Real Madrid starlet Sergio Canales is reportedly wanted by Everton manager David Moyes, who previously tried to sign the teenager before his move to the Spanish giants. A report in The Mirror states Moyes is looking to sign the midfielder on loan after Madrid boss Jose Mourinho indicated he wanted Canales to get some first-team experience elsewhere.
'Happy' Ozil to stay at Real | Eurosport
Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil is set to snub any potential bid from Manchester United. The Germany international had been linked with a possible move to Old Trafford following a predicted influx of new players at the Bernabeu, despite having rejected an offer from the Red Devils last summer.
Elche and Granada seek promotion | LFP
Elche and Granada will dispute the second Play Off tie for promotion to the Liga BBVA after beating Valladolid and Celta, respectively. The first leg will be played on Wednesday 15th June at 21:00 CEST at the Nuevo Los Cármenes stadium in Granada while the deciding return leg takes place on Saturday 18th June.
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