IBNLive Sports gives you Thursday's round-up of all the latest transfer news and gossip from the leading clubs and top players around the world.
Zinedine Zidane named assistant manager at Real
Zinedine Zidane is the new Real Madrid assistant manager after the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti at Los Blancos. L'Equipe gave the exclusive to late night Spanish sports TV show after Ancelotti confirmed it in his presentation. "He will be a good assistant. The only problem is he won't be allowed to play", the Italian joked. Read more
Arshavin returns to Zenit from Arsenal
Russia's former international captain Andrei Arshavin has agreed a two-year deal to return to his native club Zenit St Petersburg after a frustrating spell at London's Arsenal, Zenit announced on Thursday. Read more
With Ancelotti in charge, Madrid make official bid for Gareth Bale
Spanish giants Real Madrid have been in pursuit of Tottenham Hotspurs Gareth Bale very vocally and it seems they are ready to for an official bid for the Welsh winger with newly-appointed boss Carlo Ancelotti in charge. Read more
Athletic Bilbao sign midfielder Benat Etxebarria
Athletic Bilbao say they have reached a deal with Real Betis to secure the return of midfielder Benat Etxebarria to the Basque club. Bilbao say Benat's contract is for five seasons. Read more
Real say they are set to sign Isco from Malaga
Real Madrid say they have a deal to sign Malaga midfielder Francisco "Isco" Alarcon, one of Europe's most prized young players. Madrid club president Florentino Perez told Spanish national radio "we have a deal with the club and we have a deal with the player." Read more
Arsenal revive interest in Liverpool's keeper Reina
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina's situation. According to a report in The London Evening Standard, Arsenal are monitoring Reina's situation after the Anfield club completed a 9 million pounds deal for Simon Mignolet. Read more
I've cried and suffered, says Iker Casillas
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas has revealed he was brought to tears by the indifferent attitude of former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. The 32-year-old says he is a new man after making his first competitive appearance since January in Spain's 2-1 defeat of Uruguay in the Confederations Cup last week, reports Xinhua. Read more
Laurent Koscielny to stay at Arsenal
The Gunner's 27-year-old defender, Laurent Koscielny is planning to stay at the Emirates despite big teams like Bayern Munich chasing the French international. Koscielny has a four-year contract left with the England club and stated that he will see through that. Read more
Inter Milan interested in Manchester City's Micah Richards
Inter Milan could be ready to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards this summer following a difficult season at the Etihad according to reports in The Sun. Richards made 7 appearances for the City last season due to injury. Read more
Wayne Rooney has his own agenda: Meulensteen
Rene Meulensteen admitted that Wayne Rooney has his own agenda ahead of what could be his exit from Manchester United. The 49-year-old Dutchman was released on Wednesday to end a 12 year association with the club and Rooney has been linked with his own exit. Read more
Tevez given Del Piero's shirt as he joins Juventus
Carlos Tevez sealed his move to Juventus on Wednesday after four controversy-filled years at Manchester City and was handed the unenviable task of trying to emulate club hero Alessandro Del Piero. Read more
Comments
0 comment