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Liverpool new boy Milan Jovanovic has revealed that he turned down an offer from Real Madrid in favour of making the move to England this summer.. .

AC Milan have been handed a boost with the news that Ronaldinho will only be out of action for one week.

AC Milan are breathing a sigh of relief after it was confirmed Ronaldinho will miss only a week with a hamstring injury.

AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinhowill miss the Emirates Cup pre-season tournament this weekendwith a thigh strain.

AC Milan attacking midfielder Ronaldinho (30) has sustained a strained muscle injury to his left left during training and must rest for about a week.

AC Milan's Brazilian star Ronaldinho has been ruled of the weekend's four-team Emirates Cup in London because of a muscle strain in his left leg.

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."

Liverpool return to competitive action in tonight’s rather embarrassing Europa League third round first leg qualifier against Macedonian side FC Rabotnicki. Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger make their first appearances this pre-season, alongside youngster Martin Kelly and experienced Greek Sotirios Kyrgiakos. Agger will begin the season where he ended last – at left back. Milan [.. .]

The Reds are desperate to bring in some defensive reinforcements, especially at left-back, following the soon to be completed sale of Emiliano Insua to Fiorentina and the exit of Fabio Aureilo. Hodgson had seen Young as a decent makeweight to come in and fill the void, with the two club's reportedly agreeing a fee and Villa allowing him to say at home to discuss a deal rather than join the rest of the squad in Portugal. However, Young's representatives and Liverpool failed to come to terms on an agreement and Hodgson will now turn his attentions elsewhere with Manchester City's Wayne Bridge and Wigan's Maynor Figueroa potential candidates.

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.. .

The Reds are desperate to bring in some defensive reinforcements, especially at left-back, following the sale of Emiliano Insua to Fiorentina and the exit of Fabio Aureilo. Hodgson had seen Young as a decent makeweight to come in and fill the void, with the two club's reportedly agreeing a fee and Villa allowing him to say at home to discuss a deal rather than join the rest of the squad in Portugal. However, Young's representatives and Liverpool failed to come to terms on an agreement and Hodgson will now turn his attentions elsewhere with Manchester City's Wayne Bridge and Wigan's Maynor Figueroa potential candidates.

The Reds are desperate to bring in some defensive reinforcements, especially at left-back, following the sale of Emiliano Insua to Fiorentina and the exit of Fabio Aureilo. Hodgson had seen Young as a decent makeweight to come in and fill the void, with the two club's reportedly agreeing a fee and Villa allowing him to say at home to discuss a deal rather than join the rest of the squad in Portugal. However, Young's representatives and Liverpool failed to come to terms on an agreement and Hodgson will now turn his attentions elsewhere with Manchester City's Wayne Bridge and Wigan's Maynor Figueroa potential candidates.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay says Carlo Ancelotti will have money to spend should he want to sign anymore players.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Mario Balotelli will turn Manchester City into genuine title contenders.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay says Carlo Ancelotti will have money to spend should he want to sign anymore players.