Latest Football Transfer News 17-07-2012

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Lewandowski speculation continues
Last Updated: July 17 2012, 12:05 BST



Robert Lewandowski: Would like to play in the Premier League
Robert Lewandowski continues to fuel speculation that he could soon be on his way to England, with the striker reiterating his Premier League ambition.
The Borussia Dortmund striker has refused to hide the fact that he would relish the opportunity to test himself in the English top-flight.

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A standout season in a Bundesliga title-winning campaign last term has helped to edge the transfer door open.
The likes of Manchester United are now reported to be keen, with Lewandowski having shown that he is capable of scoring goals on a regular basis at the highest level.


The 23-year-old is, however, still tied to a contract in Germany and Dortmund are reluctant to sell.
Lewandowski is prepared to keep pushing the issue, though, and hopes he will not have to wait too much longer before fulfilling a sporting dream.
"This (the Premier League) is a league in which I would like to play and I hope to manage that at some point," he said in BILD.
Dortmund are refusing to waver in their stance, though, and believe there is a still a chance that Lewandowski could pen an extension to a deal which is due to run until 2014.


"The reality is Borussia Dortmund, this is just a dream," said Dortmund boss Michael Zorc on his star striker's latest comments.
"There is nothing wrong with someone dreaming of the Premier League. We are experts in handling this."
On the possibility of fresh terms being agreed, Zorc added: "We remain in constructive talks."

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Milan the only option for Rolando
Last Updated: July 17 2012, 13:20 BST

Porto defender Rolando says he would be willing to leave the club this summer - but only for AC Milan.



Rolando: Would be interested in AC Milan move
The Rossoneri are on the look-out for a centre-half following the sale of Thiago Silva to Paris St Germain and have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old.


His performances have allegedly caught the eye of Juventus but the defender - whose contract runs until 2016 - has eyes for just one club.
The Portugal international told the Corriere dello Sport: "I'm awaiting a call from Milan.


"If I were to leave Porto this summer, Milan would be the only option for me."
Rolando was a mainstay in the heart of the Portugal defence as they made it to the semi-finals of Euro 2012.

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Ajax eye Rovers star

Dann in Dutch loan link
Last Updated: July 17, 2012 4:07pm


Scott Dann: Expected to leave Blackburn this summer and is a target for Ajax


Sky Sports understands Dutch giants Ajax have made an enquiry for Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Dann.
The Eredivisie champions have enquired about taking Dann on a season-long loan as they look to bolster their squad ahead of next season's Champions League campaign.


Ajax are in the market for defensive reinforcements after selling Jan Vertonghen to Tottenham earlier this month and Dann is thought to figure highly on their wanted list of replacements.
Rovers are resigned to losing powerful central defender Dann before the close of the transfer window following their relegation from the Premier League last season.


A host of Premier League clubs, including West Ham and Southampton, are chasing Dann, but Ajax are hoping to steal a march on their Premier League rivals by tabling a firm offer for the 25-year-old.
Blackburn would prefer to sell Dann this summer rather than loan him out so that they can use the funds to strengthen their squad elsewhere, but Ajax are hoping the lure of Champions League football could tempt the player to snub interest from his Premier League suitors to make the move to Amsterdam.

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Arsenal 'receive RVP offers'

City, United and Juve all linked with Gunners striker
Last Updated: July 17, 2012 10:19pm


Robin van Persie: Arsenal are understood to have received a number of offers for star striker


Sky Sports understands Arsenal have received a number of offers for captain Robin van Persie following his decision not to extend his stay with the club.
The Holland international confirmed earlier this month that he would not sign fresh terms at Emirates Stadium, with his current contract having just 12 months left to run.
The Gunners have been left in the unenviable position of having to cash in on Van Persie this summer, or allow their star striker to walk away for nothing at the end of the season.
Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus have all been strongly linked with the former Feyenoord player, who made the move to North London in May 2004.
Concerns

Van Persie topped the Premier League scoring charts last term, netting an impressive 30 times as he helped Arsene Wenger's side finish third in the table.
The Dutchman returned to training on Monday for further discussions with Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis having previously outlined his concerns over the club's future direction.
The 28-year-old fears that the club will not be able to challenge for major honours if they continue to adopt the transfer policy and wage structure of recent years following their move to the Emirates.
It now remains to be seen how Arsenal respond to the offers they have received for a player who already has a number of suitors vying for his services.