Friday Transfer Gossip

The site will be updated throughout this transfer deadline day as deals involving Latin American players are confirmed, but here are the rumors at the start of the day.

First off, despite reports yesterday of a deal being sealed with Atletico Madrid, it seems Juan Riquelme will be flying into England today. The Daily Mail reports that Everton are hoping to secure the playmaker on a one-year loan deal.

Thiago Motta flew into Madrid last night to complete the formalities of his transfer from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid, according to Marca (Spanish link).

Real Madrid will be busy on the transfer deadline day as they look to sell players in order to fund a move for Daniel Alves. Marca (Spanish link) report that Brazilian left-back Marcelo will be sold to Valladolid, Espanyol or Almeria, while Real are also hoping to offload Julio Baptista for somewhere in the region of 15million Euros. If they are able to, then will then make a last-minute move for Alves, with Chelsea and Liverpool seemingly having given up on signing the Sevilla full-back.

Finally, Alvaro Recoba will join Torino on a one-year loan deal, according to the Gazzetta Della Sport (Italian link).

Friday Transfer Gossip

First off, despite the Daily Mail's report a few days ago, it seems that Chelsea and Sevilla have not yet reached agreement over the transfer of Daniel Alves. BBC Sport report that the Spanish side have rejected Chelsea's initial offer and are holding out for £25million for the Brazilian.

If they sell Alves, Sevilla are looking to replace him with fellow-Brazilian Cicinho. Marca (Spanish link) report that the player is open to a move, but is also considering an offer from AS Roma.

Fabio Rochemback has been linked with a move to Benfica, however the player's agent Horacio Gagioli has told Sky Sports that a move is unlikely as Middlesborough are happy with the player.

Barcelona have sold Maxi Lopez to FC Moscow for 2million Euros. Marca (Spanish link) report that the Argentine striker has signed a two year deal with the Russian side.

Boca Juniors have signed Leandro Gracian from Mexican side Monterrey. Ole (Spanish link) report that Gracian has been signed to be the team's playmaker, as it looks increasingly unlikely they will be able to sign Juan Riquelme.

Finally, the Gazzetta Della Sport (Italian link) reports that Juventus are interested in signing Urguayan forward Alvaro Recoba from Inter Milan.