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19.48 Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri insists he would be 'happy' to see Tiago remain at the Stadio Olimpico for the new season.

20.30 Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, Juventus and CSKA Moscow are tracking Tomas Necid, according to the player's agent.

20.50 Marseille have completed the signing of Mamadou Samassa from Ligue 1 rivals Le Mans, subject to a medical.

21.15 PSV Eindhoven have completed the signing of Stefan Nijland from Eredivisie rivals FC Groningen.

21.45 Nery Castillo is set to bring a disappointing spell at Manchester City to a close by joining Real Betis.

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21.56 Former World Player of the Year Rivaldo is set to take up an offer from a wealthy Middle-Eastern club.

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thank you for all the updates. I am speaking for all the people that read this but don't respond

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No problem, I check them every day for myself, so why not share with everyone else.

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BA thread - thanks

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7.37 Sir Alex Ferguson remains hopeful of adding to his Manchester United squad before the close of the transfer window.

7.57 Roque Santa Cruz feels that he owed it to Blackburn Rovers to sign a new four-year contract.

8.00 Chelsea could be set to sign Robinho after the Brazilian's agent revealed his Real Madrid career was about to end.

8.12 Venezuelan striker Daniel Arismendi says he has not held talks with Wigan Athletic, but is aware of interest from England.

Paper talk According to reports in The Sun and The Guardian, Manchester City are set to re-sign Shaun Wright-Phillips from Chelsea later this week.

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8.36 Shay Given has urged Newcastle United to arrange a new contract for Michael Owen 'sooner rather than later'.

8.53 Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood is aiming to sign three players before the transfer window closes and has not ruled out an offer for trialist Quido Lanzaat.

9.13 Gareth Southgate says there has been no contact from Wigan Athletic regarding Middlesbrough striker Mido.

9.23 Roy Keane has confirmed West Ham United defender Anton Ferdinand is having a medical at Sunderland.

9.37 Sky Sports News understands Manchester City have opened talks with West Ham United in a bid to sign Wales striker Craig Bellamy.

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9.49 Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood does not believe Arsene Wenger's squad needs drastically strengthening, but says the money is there to sign an experienced international player.

10.01 Burnley are set to sign Sunderland defender Russell Anderson on a season-long loan deal.

10.12 Lyon striker Milan Baros is on the brink of joining Turkish giants Galatasaray on a permanent deal.

10.25 Gokhan Inler has decided to stay at Udinese, with the midfielder's agent saying it is 'too early' to join Arsenal.

10.36 Alan Curbishley has dismissed speculation linking Craig Bellamy with a move to Manchester City as 'nonsense'.

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10.50 Everton have completed the signing of Denmark international defender Lars Jacobsen on a one-year contract.

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Paper talk According to Spanish daily AS, Real Madrid are ready to accept a £28million offer from Chelsea for Robinho and will then spend the money on signing Sevilla winger Diego Capel and Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

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11.20 Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince is hoping to make two more signings before the transfer window closes.

11.24 Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has admitted he will only be pursuing loan deals before the close of the transfer window, with Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago Motta linked with a move to Fratton Park.

Paper talk According to reports in Spain, Espanyol winger Albert Riera will get his wish to join Liverpool. Espanyol had been holding out for the best offer for Riera, with Everton reportedly making a £9.6million bid. Liverpool are prepared to match that sum, but will spread out the cost of the deal, rather than paying it outright. Riera is now tipped to travel to Merseyside to undergo a medical and could be confirmed as a Liverpool player later on Tuesday.

11.46 Osasuna president Patxi Izko has reiterated that Jaroslav Plasil is not for sale after the Czech midfielder was linked with a move to the Premier League.

11.51 Bolton Wanderers are considering a bid from Blackburn Rovers for goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi, skysports.com understands.

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12.15 West Ham United have issued a statement to say the club have 'no intention' of selling Craig Bellamy following interest from Manchester City.

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12.30 Rosenborg have told Norwich City that Steffen Iversen will not be leaving before the transfer window closes.

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12.42 AC Milan have confirmed that Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is currently undergoing a medical at the club ahead of a proposed loan move.

12.51 Reading manager Steve Coppell has insisted there has been no new interest in striker Kevin Doyle.

13.11 The Scottish Football Association has confirmed its transfer window will close on 1st September.

Paper talk According to the Corriere dello Sport, Tottenham Hotspur are showing an interest in AC Milan striker Marco Borriello as they look for a replacement for Dimitar Berbatov.

13.50 Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla says he would find it difficult to turn down a move to Real Madrid, if the Spanish champions' interest develops into an official bid.

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13.57 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed it is undecided if Philippe Senderos will seal a permanent move to AC Milan at the end of the campaign.

14.08 Stephen Ireland insists he has never wanted to leave Manchester City and is determined to grasp his chance under Mark Hughes.

14.11 Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is keeping his focus on Wednesday's UEFA Champions League qualifier against Standard Liege but admits he is working hard to try and improve the squad.

14.23 Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws has handed a trial to former Reading and Stoke defender John Halls.