Speculation continues to link Franck Ribery with a move to Real Madrid after the France international made public his wish to play at the Santiago Bernabeu, however, current employers Bayern Munich are to offer the winger a new deal in the hope he remains at the club.With Bayern Munich firm over their €80 million price-tag for Ribery, Real Madrid general director Jorge Valdano claimed on Tuesday that the club's efforts to sign the midfielder may not produce a favourable outcome.
Valdano also claimed that a new offensive for Ribery could be launched next summer if he is to stay at the Allianz Arena.Bayern Munich executive chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has now made it clear that, to prevent further speculation on Ribery's future, the club want to offer him a new deal."Our wish is not only that he stays, but also that he signs an extension," Rummenigge told Bild.Ribery, who joined Bayern from Olympique de Marseille in 2007, has a contract valid with the German giants until 2011
Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora is heading for Sevilla after the two clubs agreed a fee for the midfielder.
Ivory Coast international Zokora has been a long-term target for the Spanish side, but the two clubs were unable to settle on a sum for his services.
With an accord now reached, the 28-year is heading for the White Hart Lane exit after three years in North London.
A statement on Spurs' official website read: "We have reached agreement for the transfer of Didier Zokora to Sevilla.
"The Ivory Coast international joined us from St Etienne in July 2006 and went on to make 134 appearances for the club, including being part of the League Cup-winning side of 2008.
"We thank Didier for his contribution and wish him every success for the future."
Sevilla announced on their website that Zokora has signed a four-year contract.
Zokora said: "I am delighted to join an ambitious club and am looking forward to the Champions League.
The French winger has left Girondins de Bordeaux to join Sir Alex Ferguson's squad on a four year deal.
The Bianconeri have signed the Brazilian for €20 million plus Marco Marchionni, according to Sky Sport Italia...
Speculation concerning Karim Ziani's impending move to the Bundesliga side intensified on Monday after the player's father was quoted as saying that everything had been settled between the two clubs.
Fast forward one day later and Ziani has officially signed a four-year contract with Wolfsburg after passing a medical in a transfer that will see Marseille receive €7 million.
Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh was visibly happy to have signed the midfielder, who had joined Marseille from Sochaux in 2007 for €8 million."I am very pleased with Karim Ziani's signing. He fits well into our team and will help us achieve our goals this season," Veh told Bundesliga.de.
Ziani, who expressed his delight at "playing in the Bundesliga", will wear the club's No.15 shirt, the same number he wears for Algeria.
Official: Porto Sign Olympiakos Midfielder Fernando Belluschi
Posted by Ahmed Ebrahim
FC Porto have completed the signing of Olympiakos creative midfielder Fernando Belluschi, the Portuguese club have confirmed on their official website.
The Argentina international has signed a four-year contract with the Dragons after Porto and Olympiakos agreed a €5 million fee for 50 per cent of the midfielder's playing rights.Belluschi, whose buy-out clause is now set at €30 million, is hoping to add some much-needed creativity to Porto's midfield following the departure of Lucho Gonzalez to Marseille.
He has become Porto's seventh summer signing, following in the footsteps of the likes of Alvaro Pereira from CFR Cluj and Nacional da Madeira's Maicon.Belluschi, who joined Olympiakos from River Plate in January 2008 for €6.5 million, is expected to finalise his switch to Porto in the coming days after passing a medical.
Former Arsenal and Valencia midfielder Edu has returned to Corinthians in Brazil - the club where he made his professional debut.
The player suffered a barrage of injuries during his time with los Che which did not allow him a proper chance of establishing himself in the starting line-up.
However, the 31-year-old has been offered a new lease of life by his former club, with the Brazilian side tying down their new number 22 until the winter of 2011 - according to Corinthians' official website.While financial details have not yet been officially disclosed, the local media have said that Edu will be the club's second highest paid player, behind former Player of the Year Ronaldo.
