Latest Transfer Update at 25-01-2012

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Nicky Maynard: Told he could talk to Wigan

WIGAN DENY NICKY MAYNARD BID REPORTS

Wigan have issued a statement insisting they have not lodged an official bid for Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.
The Robins stated on Tuesday that the Latics had permission to speak with their striker - who is out of contract in the summer.
But Wigan say they have only ever made an informal enquiry for the 25-year-old - denying fresh reports that Maynard has shunned a move to the DW Stadium.
Jonathan Jackson, chief executive, said: "An informal enquiry was made as to the player's availability last week, but that really is as far as it goes at this stage.
"We are therefore disappointed by suggestions that talks are in an advanced stage. Some reports even suggest the player has turned a move to Wigan Athletic, when in fact, no bid has been lodged.
"It is normal for clubs to communicate with each other to ascertain the availability of players - especially during a transfer window.
"However, we believe these conversations should remain confidential, otherwise, as we have seen in this instance, it can lead to exaggerated speculation."

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Mauro Formica: Talks ongoing over move

MAURO FORMICA CLOSING ON MOVE

Mauro Formica's brother has confirmed that the Blackburn striker is hoping to finalise a move to Olympiakos.
It was revealed over the weekend that the Greek club had opened talks with the Ewood Park outfit over the Argentine forward.
Now Lautaro Formica, who himself plays in Greece for Asteras Tripolis, has confirmed that a deal is in the offing.
"Of course I spoke with my brother about this," he told Sport24.
"There is a possibility to make a transfer to Olympiakos. There is interest from the Greek champions.
"I said to him a lot of things about Greece and what Olympiakos means for the Greek football.
"The problem is that he has some issues with Blackburn that he must resolve.
"He told me that he wants to come to play here. It doesn't depend on him. It depends on the two clubs, Blackburn and Olympiakos. We will see what is going to happen."

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Giovani Dos Santos: Set for a move back to Spain

DOS SANTOS CLOSE TO VILLARREAL MOVE

Villarreal have confirmed that they are in advanced negotiations with Tottenham over the signing of Mexican forward Giovani Dos Santos.
The 22-year-old Mexican international has failed to establish himself since arriving at White Hart Lane in the summer of 2008 from Barcelona.
This season he has been used principally by Harry Redknapp in domestic and European Cup competitions, contributing a couple of goals against Shamrock Rovers and Cheltenham.
However, it seems Dos Santos is now ready to bring an end to his time in North London with Villarreal hopeful of completing a deal before the close of the transfer window.
"The negotiations are well on the way and it seems like the player wants to come to Villarreal," said the Spanish outfit's vice president Jose Manuel Llaneza.
"The deal is not finalised, but we expect a solution by the weekend. Villarreal needs more attacking players."
The Spaniards are keen to bolster their attacking options following a hugely disappointing first half of the season which sees them only out of the relegation places on goal difference.
In addition, there are also reports that strike Nilmar could leave the club having been linked with a return to his native Brazil.
Of a possible deal, Llaneza added: "When we have solved that for better or worse we will say, we don't wish to speak about it when we're negotiating.
"Until March, when the Brazilian window closes, there is time."