Juventus are thought to be willing to swap midfield playmaker Diego for Bayern’s Franck Ribery, according to reports from El Mundo Deportivo.

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked with Ribery, as many believe Real Madrid sent Arjen Robben to Bayern with the intent of taking Ribery in exchange during the next available transfer window.

However, Juventus have jumped into the bidding and could well entice Bayern into the deal by exchanging Diego, who has yet to settle into Italian football. Juventus seem unwilling to give him time, and seem keen on replacing him this summer.

Juventus have long been admirers of the 26 year old French international, dating back to when Claudio Ranieri was at the helm. The Tinkerman apparently would have preferred Ribery over the Brazilian.

Bayern are already preparing for life after Ribery, after he has repeatedly made clear that he wants to leave the German outfit. Bayern’s interest in Diego is apparent, and it would appear that he the ideal replacement when Ribery inevitably leaves.

Rossi is set to leave Spain and return to Italy

Giuseppe Rossi’s future at Villarreal is serious doubt, and the Italian international is reported to be looking for a return back to the penninusla, according to his agent Frederico Pastorello.

After a difficult season in La Liga, Villarreal are unlikely to find themselves in European competition next term, which will force many players out of the club, including Rossi.

According to the agent, Rossi’s future lies with two Italian clubs: Napoli and Juventus, both of whom showed great interest in the starlet in the January transfer window.

The American born Italian forward has repeatedly told press of his desire to return home, and now this seems inevitable. His desire to impress Italian Coach Marcello Lippi is also a factor, as he feels he cannot garnish enough attention while playing in Spain.

Juventus are the more likely candidate, but will have to offload several players to make the deal work, although Pastorello claims Rossi would love to join Napoli.

Rossi did not play in the friendly against Cameroon due to the recent death of his father.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is set to join Real Madrid in the summer

Real Madrid believe they have won the race to sign Nemanja Vidic and that he will follow his close friend Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bernabeu at the end of the season.

AC Milan looked to be edging towards a deal for the unsettled Manchester United defender after leading a chase that also involved their city rivals Inter and Spanish champions Barcelona.

But Sportsmail understands he is bound for Madrid in a £20million transfer that will end an increasingly uneasy relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Sergio Aguero, son-in-law of Argentine legend Diego Maradona says his days at Athletico Madrid can be over.

Chelsea and Manchester United target Sergio Aguero admits his days at Atletico Madrid could be numbered.

Chelsea were plotting a £40million bid for the Argentina striker last month but no move materialised.

United boss Alex Ferguson is interested in Aguero – son-in-law of Argentine legend Diego Maradona – but has yet to make a firm bid as Atletico continue to play hardball over the fee.

The Premier League title rivals are set to step up their interest after this summer’s World Cup.

But playmaker Aguero, 21, revealed, although he loves Atletico, he cannot rule out leaving the club.

He said: “I have enormous affection for Atletico but you cannot say I’ll be here for ever.

“At the moment, I’m happy here and love the fans. I hope I can do well for them on the pitch.”

Aguero has long been tipped for stardom and he says the chance to overtake fellow countryman Lionel Messi as the best player on the planet is big motivation going into the World Cup.

He added: “Any player would like to be told he’s the best in the world but I still have things to learn.

“It’ll be my first World Cup and, God willing, I’ll help Argentina reach the final. It’s important to have a dream.”

source: The Sun 

Dani Alves is a summer transfer target for Chelsea

Chelsea’s first summer transfer target is Barcelona’s £30m defender Dani Alves.

Boss Carlo Ancelotti wants a new right-back and the Brazilian fits the bill. But he will face competition from Manchester City for his signature.

Chelsea will be free to enter the transfer market this summer now that their FIFA transfer ban has been overturned.

The Italian boss has been using Branislav Ivanovic at right-back this season, but the Serbian is naturally a central defender.

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