Denilson for sale on eBay..

Cheeky Arsenal fans have offered to help the club flog wantaway midfielder Denilson — by putting him up for sale on eBay!

The Brazilian has told boss Arsene Wenger he wants to end his five-year stay in London to join a club in Italy or Spain after failing to win silverware with the Gunners.

He said: "I am a winner and I came to Arsenal to win trophies but I've been here for five years and won nothing.

"A footballer's career is over very quickly so it is time for me to move on."

Denilson has played in 153 games and scored 10 goals during his time at Arsenal but no offers have been lodged for him.

The 23-year-old is much maligned by supporters because of his cautious style and fondness for sideways passes.

And he was further mocked after one statistic revealed just 31 per cent of his passes went in a forward direction.

He is behind Cesc Fabregas, Jack Wilshere, Alex Song, Aaron Ramsey and Abou Diaby in the Arsenal pecking order and a move away from the Emirates is inevitable.

Request for transfer

But with no firm interest of yet, one mischievous Gunners fan has decided to advertise Denilson's services on the internet auction site — with the opening bid starting at just £68.70.

The seller's description says Denilson has "160+ games on the clock, but don't worry, at no time was this player ever over exerted."

It continues: "In fact, he's so easy going, even podgy middle aged referees breeze past him in important games.

"He's technically sound, literally never seems to get injured, passes sideways with precision and vigour and would be perfect for a team that requires a slow defensive midfielder that is less mobile that a beached oil tanker."

Bidding for Denilson reached £15,000 but the listing has since been removed from eBay.

David de Gea arrives for Manchester United medical ahead of £18.3m move.

David de Gea is set to complete his £18.3 million move to Manchester United after arriving for a medical.

Trying to hide from media.

The Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has long been expected to complete a move to Old Trafford after he was identified by Sir Alex Ferguson as a fitting replacement for Edwin van der Sar.

De Gea, 20, arrived at Bridgewater Hospital on Monday following the conclusion of Spain's successful European Under-21 Championship campaign on Saturday and is now ready to put the finishing touches on his move to the Premier League champions.

The deal with both Dea Gea and Atletico Madrid has been agreed for some time but the conclusion of the move has been put on hold, largely due to a dispute with an agent.

De Gea felt the opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in Europe was too good to turn down and chose to reject an offer to extend his Atletico Madrid contract beyond 2013.

Ferguson considered a move for Manuel Neuer or Maarten Stekelenburg but is convinced De Gea has the ability to be the club's No.1 for many years.

The deal takes United's summer spending to more than £50m following the the signing of defender Phil Jones from Blackburn and winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa.

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes his fellow Spaniard will be a hit in England despite his relative lack of experience.

“I very much welcome this news because David is a great keeper,” Reina told La Gaceta. “When it becomes official he is going to start working to prove in the Premier League what a good goalkeeper he is.”

De Gea, who has been compared to Real Madrid and Spain keeper Iker Casillas, broke into the Atletico side in 2009 before helping the club to win the Europa League last season and the Uefa Super Cup in August.

Nani confident of place at Manchester United despite Ashley Young arrival.

Manchester United midfielder Nani says he is confident he will not lose his first team place despite the arrival of Ashley Young.

United completed the signing of Young from Aston Villa last week for an initial fee believed to be in the region of £17 million, and the 25-year-old has immediately set his sights on securing a regular first team place.

But Nani, who missed out on a starting berth in the Champions League final despite winning United’s player of the season award last term, insists he does not see Young as a threat, and believes new signings can only help the club in the hunt for trophies going forward.

Nani welcomes Ashley Young to Man Utd

"Of course I have to welcome everyone they sign," he told reporters. "I think Manchester United is a fantastic club.

"When they bring in new players, they know if it is good for the team or not, and this signing has to help them. It is good for the team, we want more players to help us to win trophies.

"I've been at United when Cristiano Ronaldo was there. Cristiano was one of the best players in the world. At that moment I had no worries about him taking my place."

Nani: never worried about his place at all.

Arsenal on brink of £11M deal for Velez Sarsfield star Ricky Alvarez

Arsenal are on the brink of an £11 million deal for Velez Sarsfield midfielder Ricky Alvarez.


The Sun says the Gunners are ready to make an £11million swoop for the new Cesc Fabregas - Argy midfielder Ricardo Alvarez.

Attract Gunners interest

A highly-placed source said: "He is definitely of interest.


"There has been no deal with his club Velez Sarsfield but it is true the club have been looking at Alvarez."


Arsenal were in talks for the 23-year-old last month but negotiations stalled after Emirates executive Richard Law was quoted £11m by Velez president Fernando Raffaini.

Ricky Alvarez

But with the Gunners due to start pre-season training in 10 days, boss Arsene Wenger is set to step up the chase again.

My dream is to beat Lionel Messi's Barcelona in the Club World Cup & then join AC Milan - Santos' Ganso

Santos midfielder Ganso has revealed his desire to beat Barcelona in the Club World Cup and then join AC Milan.

The Copa Libetadores champions would love to keep the 21-year-old Brazilian, but Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro recently admitted he could not guarantee Ganso will stay at the Vila Belmiro.

Ganso

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ganso said: "My dream is to beat Messi's Barcelona in the Club World Cup and then move to Milan in January."

Milan CEO Adriano Galliani is keen on the Brazilian, and after watching him in action said: "I really like the way Ganso has played."

The San Siro outfit are currently working on a strategy to bolster their squad ahead of next season, and top stars will be more than welcome given Galliani's ambitions.

"I want to win the Scudetto again and go far in the Champions League," he told Sky Sport Italia.

Once link with Man Utd

Coach Massimiliano Allegri added: "We want a top player following  Pirlo's departure to Juventus," suggesting the midfield is an area which needs special attention.

Milan have also been linked Napoli playmaker Marek Hamsik, but the San Paolo-based club have claimed the Slovakian is not for sale.

Marek Hamsik

Villa announce Genting as shirt sponsor

Genting has become the jersey sponsor for a Barclays Premier League football 
club, Aston Villa FC.


Its subsidiary, Genting UK, the largest operator of casinos in Britain, entered into an agreement to be the main jersey sponsor for Aston Villa for two years.

Aston Villa star striker Gabby Agbonlahor sporting the new club jersey sponsored by Genting UK.

As part of the agreement, the Genting mark and logo will be featured on home and away Aston Villa jerseys.
The financial details of the agreement were not revealed.


Genting UK executive deputy chairman Peter Brooks in a press statement said the sponsorship was “a natural fit” and marked an important milestone in Genting's development as the group continued to expand its presence both within Britain and internationally.

The group began its association with Birmingham in the 1970s, where the club is based.


“The fact that Genting has strong local connections in addition to its international dimension makes this a good relationship for the club and we anticipate that it will work well as we embark on a new chapter for Aston Villa,” club CEO Paul Faulkner said.


Aston Villa, nicknamed the Villains is the fifth most decorated club in English football history with 19 major domestic honours and is one of only five British clubs to have won the European Cup.

Norwich City 04/05 jersey

Many Malaysian firms have sponsored English football teams prior to this with Proton being the first in 2004 when it sponsored Norwich City's jersey.

In 2008, AirAsia inked a three-year sponsorship deal to have its logo on all the jerseys of professional football referees in England.

Air Asia logo on referees jersey

Last year, Manchester United and Telekom Malaysia Bhd forged a five-year agreement to link the two brands in marketing campaigns and promotional activities.

Man Utd sign 5 year sponsorship with Telekom

Last week it was announced that Cardiff City's jersey for the coming season will have Malaysia's name emblazoned on the front, an initiative from the club's owner and Berjaya Corp Bhd founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan.

Cardiff City latest kit

Man Utd secure first option on Chilean whizkid Angelo Henriquez

Manchester United have an option on Chilean whizkid Angelo Henriquez.

The Chilean Whizkid

The 18 year-old attacker spent time with United last season and 6cero.com says they now have first refusal on the youngster.

Henriquez is tied to Universidad de Chile, and United can exercise an option to sign the 18-year-old striker - dubbed a blend of Alexis Sanchez and Ivan Zamorano - anytime between now and 2014.

The fee agreed between the two clubs is for around £3.5million.

Chilean teenage sensation Angelo Henriquez has spoken of his desire to join Manchester United, as the Universidad de Chile striker returns from an impressive performance in the South American U-17 Championship in Ecuador.

Although Chile disappointed in the competition and went out in the first round, 16-year-old Henriquez was the stand-out talent as he found the net in three of his four appearances.

His performances have definitely alerted the interest of Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

Free - spending Malaga sign Valencia winger Joaquin for £3.5m

Malaga have announced they have completed the signing of Valencia winger Joaquin for a fee of €4 million [£3.5m].

Joaquin

The Spain international has signed a three-year contract which will keep him at the club until June 2014.


The announcement of Joaquin's signing comes on the same day as Malaga formally presented Jeremy Toulalan, the most expensive transfer in the history of the club at €10m [£8.9m].

Jeremy Toulalan

Joaquin, who joined Valencia from Betis in 2006 for €25 million [£22.2], had been linked with a move away from the 2004 UEFA Cup winners after watching his importance in the squad begin to fade in recent times.

Diego Buonanotte

The 29-year-old has become Malaga's seventh summer signing, following in the footsteps of Diego Buonanotte, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Joris Mathijsen, Nacho Monreal, Sergio Sanchez and Toulalan.

van Nistelrooy

With all these addition, I believe Malaga is the team to watch for next season!

Ashley Young: This chance was too good to turn down

Manchester United new boy Ashley Young admits the lure of moving to the Old Trafford club was too much to pass up.


The England winger today penned a five-year deal with the English champions, joining from Aston Villa, and said that he couldn’t resist signing with United.

Penned 5 year deal with Red Devils

“The opportunity to come and play for one of the biggest clubs in the world is one I couldn’t turn down,” he said.


“It’s a prospect I always looked at from being a child, to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.


“I’ve got that opportunity now so I’ve just got to take it with two hands.”

Stephan Lichtsteiner to complete Juventus move this week

The agent of Lazio defender Stephan Lichtsteiner is confident that his client will become a Juventus player this week despite differences between the two clubs over his transfer fee.

The Swiss right-back has long been on the radar of the Old Lady and his agent, Federico Pastorello, revealed earlier this month that Lazio and Juve had reached an agreement.

(Left) Lichtsteiner

Although Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims that Juventus have to pay the €12 million release (£10.6m) clause in his contract, which the Turin outfit are seemingly hesitant to meet, Pastorello believes an official announcement will be made in the coming days.

"This week I expect Lichtsteiner to join Juventus,” he told Radio Mana Mana. "I can confirm that there is a small difference between the clubs over an agreement, but I hope and believe a deal will be made."

Lichtsteiner, 27, joined Lazio from Lille in 2008 and has established himself as one of the best players in his position in Serie A.

Lindegaard wants number one Man Utd spot.

The Danish goalkeeper wants to prove he has what it takes to replace Edwin van der Sar and hopes to impress Sir Alex Ferguson after settling in at the club following winter switch.

Anders Lindegaard is hoping to secure his place in the Manchester United team by impressing boss Sir Alex Ferguson on the club’s pre-season tour of the USA.

Anders Lindegaard

The 27-year old Dane is set to swoop on the vacancy made by the retirement of Edwin van der Sar and is keen to push past fellow reserves Tomasz Kuszczak and Ben Amos when the club travels to the USA for their pre-season tour.

Tomasz Kuszczak

Ben Amos

“In the USA, it’s going to be especially important for the goalkeepers to play well because Edwin’s retired and the rest of us are fighting for that jersey,” he told the Manchester Evening News.

“I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work but I’m looking forward to it very much.”

And Lindegaard added that the pre-season trip is a great chance to really integrate into the environment of playing for such a big club.

“I’ve been to Florida twice for training camps with other sides but we didn’t play many games in America – certainly not big ones in sell-out stadiums. That’s going to be a great experience,” he added.

“Also, I know we’ll do a lot of promotional work in America as well and we’ll get to meet the fans. That’s only natural because we’re the biggest club in the world and America is a huge market.

“I’m enjoying my time in Manchester very much – more and more with each day that passes, actually. I’m a happy human being at the moment and that’s what life is all about.”

Man Utd boss Ferguson ready to battle Chelsea for Barcelona kid Thiago

      Manchester United are monitoring Thiago Alcantara's situation at Barcelona.

Thiago Alcantara

El Mundo Deportivo says Thiago has concerns about his playing chances at Barca and is considering his options.

Thiago is understood to favour a move to London and Chelsea if he must leave Barca this summer.

However, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is also keeping tabs on Thiago's situation and is having him watched at this month's U21 Euros - along with Spain teammate and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea.

Ferguson is in the market for a young, defensive midfielder and could move for Thiago if Rennes continue to price Yann M'Vila out of a switch.

Yann M'Vila