Real Madrid also wants Fabregas

he Spanish midfielder has been linked with a return to his homeland for some time, having progressed through the youth ranks at Barca before joining the Gunners at the start of his senior career.
A move back to Camp Nou had appeared the most likely scenario if Arsenal did decide to let the 24-year-old leave, but the two clubs have never been able to agree on a fee.
Reports surfaced last week that Barcelona had been in contact, but club president Sandro Rosell stated that he would not pay over the odds for Fabregas and actually valued the player as cheaper than 12 months ago.
Spain-based journalist Graham Hunter has now told Sky Sports News that Real Madrid have made an approach to Arsenal regarding Fabregas.
It is understood that Real value the player at €50million (£45m), which is far closer to Arsenal's asking price than Barcelona have reached.
Considering Fabregas' close links to Barca and the fact the two Spanish clubs are such fierce adversaries, it is unclear whether Real would be successful in luring the midfielder to the Santiago Bernabeu.
But he is a favourite of the board at Real and head coach Jose Mourinho, who wields substantial power over transfers, is also an admirer of Fabregas' qualities.
Madrid relied heavily on Xabi Alonso to influence matches in the centre of the field last season and view Fabregas as somebody who could make a big difference.
But now it is upto Fabregas and more importantly Arsenal to decide where the midfielder shuold let go.

AC Milan wants the Chelsea stars

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has his eye on up to five Chelsea stars this summer transfer window.

According to reports in talkSport, Galliani is planning a major squad overhaul, and have a list of eight star players that AC Milan plan to sign.
With both Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka's futures uncertain at Stamford Bridge, the wily Italian believes it is a good time to swoop for the strikers, especially as they may not feature in new manager Andres Villas-Boas' plans next season.
He wanted that stars of Chelsea because its side is struggling both in league and champions league.

Gervinho: I am going to Arsenal

Lille striker Gervinho has given the biggest confirmation yet that he will soon be completing a move to Arsenal.
Arsenal fans will be happy to see a new striker.
The Sun reports that Arsenal's initial bid of £7million has been rejected, but that the club remain confident in landing the Ivory Coast international and could complete the transfer as early as next week.

Villas-Boas ready for the blue challenge

Even before being appointed new Chelsea's coach, he desired to bring three fresh faces to Stamford Bridge.

Now according to The Daily Mirror, Villas-Boas, who flew into London on Tuesday night after severing ties with Porto, is hoping to persuade Colombian striker Radamel Falcao and Portuguese playmaker Joao Moutinho to join him at Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are also closing in on long-time target Neymar, who is expected to lead the line with Fernando Torres next season.

English Premier League's New Fixtures Released

2011/12's new fixtures have been released. The new season kicks off on Saturday 13th of August. Manchester United will defend their title away to West Bromwich Albion. Runners-up Chelsea begin away to Stoke City.

• Blackburn v Wolverhampton
• Fulham v Aston Villa
• Liverpool v Sunderland
• Man City v Swansea
• Newcastle v Arsenal
• QPR v Bolton
• Stoke v Chelsea
• Tottenham v Everton
• West Brom v Man Utd
• Wigan v Norwich

Gary Madine Arrested

Gary Madine, footballer from Sheffield, arrested in arson inquiry in Gateshead.

The 20-year footballer was questioned by the police over the fire at property in Rutland square on May 19th.

Villas-Baos resigns from Porto

Villas-Baos resigned from coaching head of Porto in the likely response to join Chelsea.

  Chelsea is likely to replace Carlo Ancelotti with Andre Villas-Baos of 33 years. Villas-Baos has already worked on Chelsea under Jose Mourinho.