Lazar Markovic dreams to move in Stamford Bridge

17-year-old is wanted by a number of European clubs, with a prize of 10 million pounds.

Partizan player Lazar Markovic from Belgrade, said that he would like to join Chelsea after speculation linked him with a move to Premier League.

“I really hope I can go to Chelsea, it’s my dream,” he told The Sun. “I’m told there were 20 scouts from all over Europe in the VIP box when we beat Red Star.

Serbian, though, has revealed that he is intent on a move to England, a move to Stamford Bridge has been his "dream".

“Chelsea is the spot I want to play. I had all the pictures of them on my wall at home back to when they had Gianfranco Zola," Markovic said. “And any time they are on TV I attempt to watch them. For me, Chelsea are the best."

“I want to go to the Premier League. It is the best league in the world.”

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Marcelo returns, in the fields of training at Real Madrid

Marcelo is back on the football fields and will appear in the city derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday at the Bernabeu.

23-year-old has been out of football fields for 3 weeks in a row, with a thigh strain but he was at the Valdebebas training ground on Thursday morning as preparations resumed ahead of the Primera Division clash.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has put his men through the play side and shooting exercises, his suggestion was to continue attacking at the weekend.

Players who played against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League where they won with a score of 6-2, have done light exercise, according to the club's official website.

Real Madrid heads in La Liga table, with three points above Barcelona.

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Milan wants Tevez

Open negotiations between AC Milan and the agent of the Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez,according to a report in Italy.

Sky Sport Italia's CEO Adriano Galliani claims Milan and transfer Ariedo braide director spoke at length with Kia Joorabchian in a meeting at the club's main office in Milan on Thursday afternoon.

A loan agreement has been proposed by the Italian giant, which is keen to be Tevez in January as a temporary replacement for Antonio Cassano, who is currently recovering from heart surgery.

It will cost about 5 million to Milan to take striker on loan, and then further 20 million if the club wants to keep him in June.

Tevez earns about 8 million per year plus bonuses that come from the Manchester City club.

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Pastore would welcome David Beckham's experience at PSG

Paris SG playmaker Javier Pastore believes David Beckham's experience would be invaluable if he was going to join the Ligue 1 club.

"Beckham could bring us his big experience, his experience of winning," Pastore told L'Equipe.

LA Galaxy midfielder is expected to return to Europe after the culmination of the MLS season, with big-spending French outfit one of many interested sides.

Argentina's international would welcome the former Manchester United and Real Madrid man to the Parc des Princes if the move was to happen.

"Talking with him would be rewarding. Beckham has a presence that is impressive. Here, at PSG, no one displays a record of achievements and a background of his caliber," said Pastore.

"Personally, I would not disrupt things. Here things are going well. We have only lost two games in Ligue 1. This may surprise people in France to hear that a coach can be ruled out because he lost a match, but it's something I'm used to growing up in Argentina," he concluded.

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De Rossi says: My future is to be Roma captain

Midfielder of Rome - Daniele De Rossi has said he is expecting to inherit the captaincy at the club emblem - a suggestion he would not leave during the winter or the summer 2012 transfer window.

"Future captain? I cannot see myself being labelled this, but there is an precise explanation - once the current captain stops playing then I will take the armband," De Rossi told Radio 2 Rai. "Do I need to reassure fans over my future? Well, the heart is there for it to beat fast."

There were many speculations on the 28-year-old in connection with its contract with the club of Rome. Some have claimed a new agreement is signed, while the official line from the club in the center of ongoing talks.

The midfielder said his goals are going forward to help fight Roma for a Champions League place.

"Will we win this year? I am afraid not, but everyone dreams of playing in the Champions League or winning the Scudetto [Italian title]."

Roma is presently fifth in Serie A and play Udinese on Friday night.

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Ferguson: Berbatov has decided to extend the contract of Manchester United for another year

Dimitar Berbatov has had a few chances to play, since the arrival of Javier Hernandez in the club of Manchester United, but the Scottish boss insists 30-year-old still has a role in the club.

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has decided to extend his contract with the club for one more year, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

With the signing of Javier Hernandez showing an impressive form, during his first season at Old Trafford, and the arrival of Danny Welbeck from Sunderland, chances are slim for the Bulgarian international.

"Dimitar is still in my thoughts,” Ferguson told reporters. "I have read some things but there is absolutely no reason for me to let him go. He is an outstanding footballer and we will give him the extra year.

"He has no complaints. The boy is a great professional and we are happy for him to be here," Ferguson added. "You need a good number of strikers in the modern day. If you look back to 1999, we had four great strikers. They all played their part.

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Hummels: We can beat Bayern Munich

Dortmund's defender Mats Hummels has said that Bayern Munich are not unbeatable ahead of their Bundesliga clash on Saturday afternoon.

"Why would we not be able to beat Bayern? We just have to play our own game and show no fear for them. This Bayern are not unbeatable," was Hummels quoted as saying in an interview with Bild.


"Saturday's meeting is a game between the table-toppers and the second-placed team. It's not like we will only have to focus on our defence. We will get our chances in attack as well."

The meeting is at the Allianz Arena kicks off at 18.30CET. Bayern intend to revenge against Dortmund for their loss in the tournament in 2010-11 campaign.

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Torres: Nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez

Torres says that Liverpool fans do not know the story behind his transfer to Chelsea.

"I've no doubt [the abuse] will be a lot worse," Torres told Marca.

"Liverpool fans have only paid attention to what the club made them see and they don't know the true story of my transfer to Chelsea.

"That's why I don’t hold any grudges; they will always be special to me."


"Nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez," he said.

"I owe him a lot. He is a fantastic coach. His teams go out on to the pitch with just one aim: to compete.

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Ronaldo says: Being ahead of Barcelona in La Liga motivates Madrid even more

Ronaldo think's Barcelona sitting in second place is powering Real Madrid's Liga push this season as he takes motivation from the opposition being behind.

"It's important to be ahead of Barcelona. It's a good thing and I think it gives us even more motivation," Ronaldo is quoted as saying by the Adnkronos news agency.

"If we carry on like this then I think we will win something. Real Madrid are currently on course for three titles.

"We are not worried by Barcelona, but we do not want to speak about revenge as we still have to play them."

Real Madrid will play against Valencia on Saturday night.

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