Aguero Linked With Juventus Move; Milito On His Way to Manchester City

Italian sports paper Tuttosport believes that Juventus are interested in making a move for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero.

El Kun scooped up the best player and top goalscorer awards at this summer's World Under-20 Championship and has continued that form into the start of the Spanish season, scoring thirteen goals in all competitions so far this term. He has drawn comparisons with Romario for his short frame and lethal finishing ability.

Elsewhere, Tuttosport also believe that Manchester City could be set to make a move for Zaragoza's Argentine striker Diego Milito.

Milito, 28, scored twenty-five goals for Zaragoza last season, although he has struggled to replicate similar form in the current campaign. Sven Goran Erikkson is desperate to add a top quality striker to his squad and has earmarked Milito as one of his targets come January.

Newcastle Will Wait Until The Summer for Edmilson

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed that he is content to wait until the end of the season to sign Barcelona defender/midfielder Edmilson.

The Premiership side had been expected to make a move for Edmilson in January, but concerns over his fitness have necessitated the wait until the end of the season.

Allardyce explained:

"I am afraid he is now not an option for us in January. He has not played at all this season and it would be too much of a risk to bring him here next month."

Edmilson, 31, will be available on a free transfer in the summer when his Barcelona contract expires and Newcastle are likely to face competition from a number of sides for his signature at that time.

Breno in Germany For Bayern Medical

Sao Paulo's young defender Breno is on his way to Germany in order to undergo a medical with Bayern Munich and agree personal terms with the Bundesliga club.

It is thought that Bayern have not yet come to an agreement with Sao Paulo over the transfer fee, but the Brazilian club are resigned to seeing their young star leave in January and are likely to accept the $18million offer than is on the table within the next couple of weeks.

Breno, 18, was named in Placar's team of Brazilian League 07/08 and has also attracted the interest of Fiorentina and Real Madrid in the last year.

Corinthians Try To Hold Onto Felipe

Having suffered the first relegation in the history of the club, Corinthians are now facing the possibility of losing their star player, goalkeeper Felipe.

Felipe, 23, put together a string of impressive performances during the campaign and it thought to have attracted the interest of clubs in Spain as well as in his homeland. However, he seems content to stay at Corinthians as long as they can match his increased wage demands.

Corinthians have offered him a rise of 80%, but it seems that this will not be enough to appease Felipe and his advisers, who are looking for an even larger increase.

Despite the current difference in opinion, Felipe's advisor believes that a deal can be reached:

"What the club offered is some distance from what we require, but we do not want to attack the club. He [Felipe] is calmer to negotiate based on the most recent offer rather than the original one. It is better now to talk with the staff, who are intelligent. I am confident in arriving at a common denominator."

Manchester City to Move for Adriano in January

In an interview with the Hong Kong media, Manchester City chairman Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed that the club are considering making a move for Inter Milan striker Adriano in the January transfer window.

Shinawatra said:

"We're looking to see whether we'll do a swap deal or not.

"Adriano was a top player, but he lost form when his father died, and he put on weight. Now he's returning to form."

Adriano, 25, was recently back in his homeland of Brazil receiving treatment and it is thought that Inter are looking to offload him for good in January.

Manchester City Lining Up Move For Mascherano

Manchester City are thought to be interested in taking Javier Mascherano to the Eastlands stadium if Liverpool do not tie up a permanent deal to keep the Argentine international.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is currently embroiled in an argument with the club's owners over stumping up the £17million required to sign Mascherano, who is on loan at Anfield until the end of the current season.

City are keen to take advantage of this and have already held talks with the consortium headed by Kia Joorabchian that owns the rights to Mascherano.

Radamel Falcao Tempted by Fluminense Offer

River Plate striker Radamel Falcao Garcia has confirmed that he is tempted by the offer that Brazilian side Fluminense have made to him to join the club in January.

Speaking to Ole, Falcao said that "the supply of Flu is very tempting," but admitted that the decision may not be down to him as "it is the leaders that must agree the terms between the clubs."

Fluminense are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of their Copa Libertadores campaign next year and are thought to have offered 5 million Euros for 50% ownership of Falcao. River have rejected that initial approach, but Fluminense are expected to come back with an offer of 8 million Euros, which may be too good to turn down for River.

Monterrey Target Silvera Skips San Lorenzo Training

San Lorenzo striker Andres Silvera skipped training on Friday in an attempt to force through a transfer to Mexican side Monterrey, who have offered 1.8million Euros for his services.

Silvera, 30, previously played in Mexico for Tigres between 2003 and 2006, and is thought to be keen to return to the country for the 2008 Clausura.

However, San Lorenzo are hopeful that he will turn up for training today, with coach Ramon Diaz demanding "explanations" for Silvera's no show on Friday.

El Cuqui was a vital part of the San Lorenzo side who won this year's Clausura championship and losing him ahead of their 2008 Copa Libertadores campaign would be a massive blow for Los Cuervos.

Middlesbrough Bid £10million for Ronaldinho

In a very ambitious, if unrealistic move, Middlesbrough are thought to have offered Barcelona £10million for Brazilian forward Ronaldinho.

If Spanish newspaper reports are to be believed, the Premiership club have offered Ronaldinho a bumper wage package in the hope that they can persuade him to follow in the footsteps of fellow Brazilians such as Juninho and Branco, who have previously lit up the Riverside stadium.

Jose Luis Carazo, columnist for Sport, broke the story and had this to say:

"The only firm offer that Barcelona have received for Ronaldinho has come from Middlesbrough who have bid £10m although the offer to the player in wages is much more lucrative."

Ronaldinho is thought to be frustrated with his lack of first-team opportunities this season, with the arrival of youngster Bojan Krkic into the senior squad meaning that Ronaldinho has seen himself consigned to the substitutes bench on a number of occasions.

The situation boiled over this weekend, when a journalist asked Ronaldinho why he had only been on the bench for the game against Espanyol, to which he replied:

"You'll have to ask the coach. I'm working every day in training so I can play from the start of matches."

Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard was quick to respond, saying:

"Everything I do is for the good of the team. When Ronaldinho gets back to his best, it will be good for us."

If Ronaldinho is to leave Barcelona is it much more likely to be for another big European team such as Chelsea or AC Milan, rather than Middlesbrough, but you cannot fault them for at least trying. You never know what might happen...

Veron Set For MLS Switch With DC United

Reports from Argentina suggest that Estudiantes midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron could be on his way to DC United when his contract expires at the end of December.

DC United are thought to be keen to capitalize on the 'Beckham effect' that is sweeping across America and wish to bring in a star name of their own in time for the 2008 season.

Veron, 32, has enjoyed his spell back at Estudiantes and was instrumental in their 2006 Apertura victory. However, the promise of one last big paycheck, along with the opportunity to be part of an ever improving league, may be enough for Veron to consider the move to the United States.

If Veron does leave, then it seems that his coach Diego Simeone may follow suit, preferring to join River Plate than continue at Estudiantes without his main talisman.

No Hard Feelings As Riquelme Leaves Villarreal; Confirms Tottenham Approach

Although he was at pain to explain that he has made sacrifices in order to pull off his return to Boca Juniors from Villarreal, Juan Riquelme has confirmed that he has no hard feelings toward his former employers.

Speaking to Spanish daily Marca, Riquelme said:

"I do not keep resentment to anybody. Here they have treated me well, but things happen in life."

He also confirmed that he had received an offer from Tottenham Hotspur in England:

"[Juande] Ramos was interested in taking me to the Tottenham. But my family and I wanted to return home."

Mystery Spanish Club Interested in Corinthians Keeper Felipe

Felipe has attracted the attention of an unknown Spanish club after a string of impressive performances in Corinthians' fight against relegation from the Brazilian Serie A.

Representatives for the entrepreneurs who own 25% of Felipe's economic rights will travel to Spain tomorrow to discuss a deal with the club, who are looking to sign the goalkeeper in the January transfer window.

It is thought that the total fee being discussed for Felipe is in the region of 4.6million Euros, to be split between Corinthians (50%), the entrepreneurs (25%) and his former club, Bragantino (25%).

Felipe, 23, has yet to be capped by the Brazilian national team, but is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in the league and it was thought to only be a matter of time before a European club would make an enquiry about his services.

Breno's Father Thinks Bayern Would Be The Best Move

Breno has been linked with a number of top European clubs such as Real Madrid and AC Milan, but it seems that his father is set on a move to Bayern Munich after he was given a tour of their facilities.

Speaking to Lance!, Breno senior said:

"I'm ready to take the kid there. From what I've seen it's a great idea for Breno to join Bayern."

"That's no disrespect towards São Paulo, but they really have some incredible installations there and I also talked a lot with Zé Roberto [ex-Santos], and analysed everything that I had seen before coming to this conclusion."

It seems Breno is keen to get straight into first team football and Bayern are willing to offer that to the young Brazilian, whereas Real and Milan may not be able to do so.

According to Breno senior "the only concrete proposal that's come through has been from Bayern," which seems to suggest that Breno could to set for a move to the Bundesliga come January.

Arsenal to Listen to Offers for Gilberto Silva

It seems that Gilberto Silva's future at Arsenal could be in doubt after reports in The Sun that Arsene Wenger is ready to listen to offers for the midfielder in January.

The Brazilian international has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal this season, with Mathieu Flamini taking his position in the starting eleven. With players such as Abou Diaby and Lassana Diarra also at Arsene Wenger's disposal, it seems he will allow Gilberto to leave the club in the next transfer window.

Juventus are thought to be favourites to land Gilberto should he become available, with Valencia having also previously been linked with a move for the 31 year old.

Riquelme on the Verge of Boca Return

Reports coming out of Argentina suggest that Boca Juniors have agreed terms with Villarreal for the transfer of Juan Riquelme in January, with only a couple of loose ends to be tied up before the deal can be confirmed.

The primary concern seems to be the tax that Riquelme will pay on his earnings in Argentina. Although Boca are seemingly content to pay him the same as Villarreal, the greater income tax in Argentina will result in Riquelme losing one million dollars a year in comparison.

Riquelme himself has said that he wants the remaining issues to be resolved as soon as possible, with Boca hoping that Villarreal will pay the tax deficit in order for Riquelme to receive the extra money as a one off payment whilst still a Spanish citizen.

FIFA are thought to have denied Boca permission to use Riquelme in the upcoming World Cup Championship and he will instead move at the start of the January transfer window if the deal is completed.

Rosinei Signs for Real Murcia

Brazilian midfielder Rosinei has signed for mid-table La Liga side Real Murcia, after reaching the end of his contract with Corinthians.

Rosinei, 24, is thought to have signed a three year deal with the Spanish side and will start training with his new team mates on Friday.

Flamengo Linked With Ronaldo Move

Flamengo have been linked with a move for AC Milan's Ronaldo, should the Brazilian side quality for the Copa Libertadores.

Whilst club officials have indicated they would rather concentrate on the remaining two games of the league season than answer transfer speculation, there is a growing consensus in Brazil that Flamengo will attempt to bring in Ronaldo on loan should they qualify.

Is is thought that AC Milan may be willing to loan out Ronaldo in order to facilitate his return to full fitness.

Atletico Madrid Look to Ward Off Interest in Aguero and Rodriguez

Atletico Madrid are looking to re-negotiate the contracts of Argentine pair Sergio Aguero and Maxi Rodriguez in a bid to increase their buy-out clauses, with many top European clubs circulating around the pair.

Maxi has become an important part of the Atletico team this season, recently taking over as captain of the side. His buy-out clause is currently set at 24million Euros, but Atletico are keen to increase this to 60million Euros in order to ensure he stays at the club.

The situation is similar for Aguero, who has started this season in scintillating form and has established himself as a full Argentine international. His buy-out clause currently lies at 36million Euros, but with Juventus thought to be preparing a bid for the January transfer window, Atletico will look to increase this figure to outside the budget of the Italian side.

Tottenham Chase Julio Baptista

Spanish daily Marca reports that new Tottenham boss, Juande Ramos, has made Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista his number one transfer target for January.

Baptista enjoyed a good relationship with Ramos in the very short time they were together at Sevilla and could be keen to link up with the Spaniard once more. However, it is known that Baptista did not really enjoy his time in England - on loan to Tottenham's great rivals Arsenal - last season.

If Tottenham can persuade Baptista to join to Ramos revolution at White Hart Lane, they are likely to have to pay Real Madrid 15million Euros for his services.

Flamengo Join Sao Paulo in Race for Adriano

Flamengo are the latest Brazilian club to express their interest in signing Inter Milan's troubled striker Adriano.

Adriano started his career at Flamengo and it is thought that he is more open to a move to them rather than Sao Paulo, who are also thought to be interested.

Inter Milan are only interested in negotiating a permanent move away from the San Siro for Adriano and Flamengo may only be able to afford the transfer fee if they qualify for the Copa Libertadores. They currently lie third in the league with two games remaining. The top four sides qualify for the competition.

Adriano's agent Gilmar Rinaldi has played down reports of his client moving back to Brazil.