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There had been speculation that the Swede would be on his way out of the club after failing to produce the form that made his name at Italian giants Inter Milan. However, the 28-year-old will remain at the club and battle for a place with new signing David Villa this season as Barca look to retain the La Liga title. Ibrahimovic said: "I am a Barcelona player and I will continue to be one. "The rumours have not affected me because I have not had any doubts that I want to stay. I have taken them as a compliment."

Just arrived from Inter, the two young players Attila Filkor (20) and Cristian Daminuta (20), are still ready to leave Ac MIlan.  Both will be yielded on.. .

Gourlay was quick to deny any gossip that their star man was leaving West London in the summer. The Ivory Coast international has been linked with big-spending Manchester City and Inter Milan. But Gourlay has insisted that the 32-year-old - who is under contract until 2012 - will at least see out this season. "Didier will be a Chelsea player next year. Didier is under contract," he told Sky Sports News. "The thing about this time of year is we always get (this). For our players to be in the news - it's normal. But Didier Drogba will be a Chelsea player next year."

The agent of AC Milan defender Thiago Silva admits Real Madrid are pressing to sign the Brazil international. Rossoneri chief Adriano Galliani insisted earlier this week that none of their senior players would be allowed to leave this summer. But Silva's agent, Paulo Tonietto, told globoesporte.com: "First of all, Thiago Silva is very happy at Milan. "Barcelona? Only speculation, but there is interest from Real Madrid, who is dealing directly with Milan. A Madrid manager came to ask about the situation of Thiago, and I told him that apart from being flattered by the interest of a team like Real, he has a contract until 2013 and is at ease in Italy." Tonietto says €25 million would be enough for Milan to sell the defender. He added, "I do not know if Milan will accept, it does not depend on me or Thiago. It's a deal that is developing between the two presidents."   Need your AC Milan news fix? Click here for all Rossoneri news, transfer rumours and gossip.

Marco Materazzi says Inter Milan will benefit from selling Mario Balotelli to Manchester City. The Inter defender clashed with Balotelli last season, but insists it was nothing personal. "An error to sell Balotelli? At this point it can be an advantage for all," said Materazzi. "If Mario has chosen this agent, then he wanted to leave Inter. And Inter, who has paid zero and sells for €35 million, makes a major profit. "But I'm sure that Inter will give him up reluctantly because the club has always been his biggest fan and I'm pretty sure that Mario will cry, the day he says goodbye."   Need your Inter Milan news fix? Click here for all Inter news, transfer rumours and gossip.

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Inter Milan will take a slender advantage into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash with CSKA Moscow next week after Diego Milito earned them a 1-0 win at the San SiroJose Mourinho's side took over an hour to get warmed up, but they were then guilty of wasting a hatful of chances to settle the tie after Milito's solitary strike in the 65th minute.. .

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Inter Milan will begin their Serie A title defence with an away fixture against Bologna.

Donovan was keen to remain with Everton following his successful stint at Goodison Park last season and the USA international insists he could move away from the Galaxy despite the club's desire to retain his services. "We have transfer interest and we will have some time to think about it and see where it goes. There is interest from a number of teams," Donovan said after playing for the MLS All-Stars in a friendly fixture with Manchester United. However, Everton may struggle to re-sign the 28-year-old with Manchester City and Italian giants AC Milan said to be keen on Donovan.

Inter Milan Manchester City Roberto Mancini Serie A Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is ready to welcome Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli as his latest big money signing. Balotelli is on the verge of signing a five-year deal at Eastlands to complete his £24m switch. His arrival is likely to be confirmed today after he agreed a contract worth around £65,000 a week. Gazzetta dello Sport says Inter's legal chief Vittorio Rigo was in Manchester earlier this week to finalise the deal. He is expected to be joined by Balotell's agent Mino Raiola at Eastlands today. Mancini said: "Good players do well wherever and he can demonstrate his value in England. "We are looking for a striker and he is one of the those we have been following. As a player I like him - I gave him his debut in Serie A because he has talent and like many of the Inter players I know him well. "It's not true that he has a difficult character - at that age everybody has made mistakes. Mario is[...]

City have acquired the considerable talents of Toure, David Silva and Aleksandar Kolarov during the transfer window, while they are also closing in on Inter Milan's Mario Balotelli, and many expect the Eastlands side to challenge for the Premier League title this season. However, Toure believes it may be too hard to topple the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal this season but feels that City could go all the way in the 2011/2012 campaign. "I am very happy to sign for the club and I think this year will be very good for Man City," said Toure. "For the moment what I expect is for the club to go up, maybe finish third or fourth to be in the Champions League qualification. "After one year with these players maybe we can take the championship. "For now it is so difficult because with top teams like Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal they need to work hard to go up."

Dirk Kuyt Inter Milan Jose Mourinho Liverpool Rafa Benitez Real Madrid Inter Milan are ready to make an offer for Liverpool attacker Dirk Kuyt. The Daily Mail says Rafa Benitez wants to raid his old club Liverpool for Kuyt despite the signing being met with a lukewarm response in Milan. However, Moratti is ready to back the man who stepped in when Jose Mourinho defected for the Real Madrid hot seat. "We shouldn’t necessarily be always looking for star players, but functional ones," said Moratti. "There is a different coach, maybe slightly different from last year, but first and foremost he wants to keep the good players. Then we will start thinking about the team's true needs." Kuyt's ability to play either up front or on the wings attracts Benitez, but the Spaniard agreed not buy players from Liverpool for three months after leaving Anfield.   Need your Liverpool news fix? Click here for all Reds news and transfer rumours.

Mainz have yet to decide whether or not to sign Ghana international Dominic Adiyiah from AC Milan despite agreeing terms with both the player and the Italian club.