Latest Transfer Update at 18-06-11

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Gilardino - happy with Viola.
GILARDINO HAPPY IN FLORENCE

Alberto Gilardino has revealed he is likely to stay with Serie A outfit Fiorentina next season.
However, the 28-year-old has not ruled out the possibility of a move to Spain, despite having two years left on his current deal.
The Italy international admits he does not know what will happen regarding his future, until the end of the summer transfer window.
He told the Italian press: "I don't want to give the club certainties at this moment in time because I don't know what is going to happen from now until the end of August.
"The club obviously want to keep me because I have another two years left on my current contract.
"But a lot will depend on how talks go with officials and where they see the future of the club.
"I heard that there has been some interest from Spain and I'm really flattered to hear that.
"But, at the moment, I am feeling really good in Florence.
"Next year is an important year because of Euro 2012 and it is important that I must continue playing with some sort of continuity, which is the reason why I joined this club three years ago."

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Barcelona are targeting Villarreal hitman Rossi.
ROSSI'S AGENT CLAIMS BARCA BID

Villarreal have turned down an offer from Barcelona for striker Giuseppe Rossi, according to the player's agent.
Federico Pastorello claimed the bid for the Italy International fell below the club's asking price.
The Champions League holders have been linked with the 24-year-old since the end of last season.
However, Villarreal seem determined not to let go of the former Manchester United star on the cheap.
"We are aware of an offer from Barcelona, but we were also told it was considered insufficient," Pastorello told La Graderia.
"We haven't spoken to anyone for over a week. We know the Blaugrana are negotiating with Villarreal, so all we can do is wait for news from the two clubs."
Rossi has been valued at £26 million by the La Liga outfit and as well as being linked to Barca, he has also been reportedly targeted by Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan.

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Forsyth - free agent.
PALACE MISS OUT ON CRAIG FORSYTH

Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman admits the club look likely to miss out on Dundee midfielder Craig Forsyth.
The South London club had hoped their offer for the 22-year-old would be accepted.
But the Scottish First Division club stalled on the deal and now Freedman admits it is 'dead in the water'.
The youngster enjoyed a productive season at Dens Park, bagging eight goals as the club finished in mid-table.
Freedman said: "We made an offer to the club and to the player and we left it with them. Nothing's come back from them yet, so it looks like that one is dead in the water."
The Palace boss was keen to offer Forsyth, who was linked with a move to League Two new boys Crawley Town last season, a chance with the Championship club.
He added: "It's a shame, he's someone I wanted to bring in, but with finances as they are it's difficult, I think we're going to have to get one or two players out before we get any in."
Freedman also revealed the club were unlikely to continue with their pursuit of fellow Scot Craig Conway, who is a free agent after leaving Dundee United.
A whole host of clubs including Leicester, Leeds and Watford are understood to be courting the winger's signature.