Latest Football Transfer News 04-08-2012

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Villa eye Schalke star

Ghana international has not played in pre-season games for Shalke
Last Updated: August 4, 2012 7:06pm


Anthony Annan: Schalke midfielder has been told he has no future at the club


Aston Villa have been put on red-alert after Schalke told Anthony Annan to look for a new club.
The 26-year-old has not featured in any pre-season games for the Bundesliga club and a summer switch looks inevitable.
Annan was loaned to Vitesse Arnhem last season and the Dutch club are also keen to secure his services again.
However, the Ghana international admits there has been some interest in him and is optimistic about his future.
Embarrassing

"I have not been called up for any pre-season games - it's embarrassing," he told Skysports.com.
"There has been some contact from clubs but I have two years on my contract with the German club, so we will have to see what happens."
Paul Lambert is apparently a fan of the combative midfielder who would bring his energy and industry to the Villa midfield.

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English eyes on Nikolic

Serbian striker attracting interest
Last Updated: August 4, 2012 4:52pm


Nemanja Nikolic: Attracting interest from Premier League & Championship clubs


Sky Sports understands a number of English clubs are tracking Serbian striker Nemanja Nikolic.
The 24-year-old has caught the eye at Hungarian side Videoton helping them win the championship in 2011.


Nikolic has netted 36 goals in 70 appearances for Videton, who are managed by former Swansea and Queens Park Rangers boss Paulo Sousa.
The highly-rated forward has been watched by several Premier League and Championship clubs as they weigh up moves for Nikolic before the close of the transfer window.
Swansea are thought to be keen on Nikolic with Michael Laudrup in the market for a new striker to bolster his attacking options at the Liberty Stadium.

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Szalai signs new deal at Mainz

Hungary international expresses his genuine affection for Mainz
Last Updated: August 4, 2012 4:54pm


Adam Szalai: Mainz striker eager to make up for lost time after injury


Mainz forward Adam Szalai has signed a contract extension to remain with the Bundesliga club until 2015.
The 24-year-old joined Mainz in 2010 and has scored eight goals in 50 appearances, with a serious knee injury having ruled him out for a year.
He is now hoping to put that spell on the sidelines behind him and concentrate on being successful over the next three seasons.
Special

"Mainz are a particularly special club for me," he said.
"The club, the team and the fans always stood by me during my long injury absence and I feel very happy in Mainz.
"I have the feeling that I have not yet delivered my best for Mainz."
The Hungary international will play an important role in the club's future, according to their coach Thomas Tuchel.
Positive

"Adam is an important component of our team given his technical ability, his physical presence and particularly his positive character," he said.
"Therefore, the news of his contract extension is great for all of us."
Szalai only had a year left to run on his previous deal prior to this extension.