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Ha man no real fans alive either? you should have left it .. we would have had the goal.community boards as only sicilian teams nah im just playing .. still .. where is everyone? I wonder if the "teams" section will be split into nations eventually .. so it doesnt get to confusing.

lol, i doubt it

where is carlos? come to Chelsea or stay?

doubt he'd go 2 chelsea, there going afta cole. much beta than carlos

so now who'll play at letf SB in Real?

I've never heard they're gonna buy someone replace Carlos

they need to replace him. he is getting old

i commend Gallas

Roberto Carlos has announced that he wants to stay at Real Madrid after reports claimed that he was poised to leave the Primera titans:

The Brazilian held talks with Chelsea earlier in the summer, but appeared set for a lucrative move to Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.

However, following talks with new Real coach Fabio Capello - the man who signed him for Real back in the summer of 1996 - he has decided to stay put in the Spanish capital.

"I want to stay at Real Madrid," he told Spanish sports newspaper AS. "I say it loudly and clearly.

"I am very sure. I want to stay at this club, the team at which I have spent the last ten years.

"It's true that they (Fenerbahce) have been calling me for a long time.

"They want me to go and play out there, they tell me; "Come to us". They don't tire of telling me every day, but I believe it's the moment to continue at Real Madrid.

"Since I returned from holiday I have felt very good and I'm working to an excellent level at the moment.

"Fabio Capello has given me a new lease of life and I feel much happier.

"We had quite a long conversation, we spoke about everything. I'm not leaving now because of that talk.

"He has told me that he will be counting on me, that he wants me to stay in the team and that he expects plenty from me.

"We were honest with one and other. It was a very positive chat between two people."

With Roberto Carlos seemingly on his way, Real had been linked with a swoop for Ashley Cole, but it now seems unlikely they will pursue the Arsenal star with the 33-year-old Brazilian staying put.

Arsenal star Jose Antonio Reyes has revealed he is aware of interest from other clubs in him:

Reports last weekend claimed Reyes could be on the move to Real Madrid as he remains homesick living in London

Reyes moved to deny the reports that he was looking to leave Arsenal although he has again admitted he would be interested in a move to Madrid if it came about.

“I have always said that Madrid has been one of my greater objectives,” Reyes told AS.

“It is something that I cannot hide and everybody knows that.

“Madrid is a treat which is very difficult to reject.

“It is the truth that I am not looking for a new team.

“In any case there are teams that are looking for me.

“What is clear is that the only way that some organisation, including Madrid, must try to sign me is by speaking with Arsenal.

“I will not move if Arsenal does not believe it is a good deal.”

Reyes insists he has not been affected by the speculation regarding his future and that he would be more than happy to stay at Arsenal.

“I am very calm. I am concentrating on my work and trying to give it everything to be in top shape for the new season,” added Reyes.

“If I had to continue at Arsenal I would be happy to do so.

“All players do not have the opportunity to play in a club of this category, with players of so much quality.

“I have left everything in the hands of my representative.”

Reyes says he has no problem at Arsenal even though he still misses life in Spain.

“I am very thankful to him (Arsene Wenger) for trusting me,” added Reyes. “In the club I do not have any problems.

“There are Spaniards in the team and that makes everything easier.

“Another thing is the lifestyle. There are many reasons why it is possible to miss Spain, not only the food or the time.

“They are many things that can help you to be totally happy or that you need something."

In:
Fabio Cannavaro -Signed From Juventus F.C.
Emerson - Signed From Juventus F.C.
Ruud van Nistelrooy - Signed From Manchester United
Javier Portillo - Loan return From Club Brugge
Juanfran - Loan return From RCD Espanyol
Borja - Loan return From Mallorca

Out:
Zinedine Zidane - Retired
Roberto Soldado - On loan To CA Osasuna
Arbeloa - Transferred To Deportivo de La Coruña

Mahamadou Diarra has admitted that he is keen to join Real Madrid and said that it would be a dream come true to join the Spanish titans:

The Lyon midfielder could sign for Fabio Capello's side later this week, according to reports in Spain as the two clubs continue to negotiate a fee.

Manchester United are also thought to be interested in the Mali international, but the player himself is in little doubt about where he wants to go.

"Every football player dreams of playing for Real Madrid and I am no different," he told Marca.

"It is a dream to play there.

"Everyone knows that Madrid is one of the three best teams in the world. I am honoured that they are interested in me. Why would I not want to go there?

"It is obvious that I want to play for them and I would be delighted if it could happen.

"I would be very proud to join Madrid, a truly great team. God is the only that can decide if go or not."

Lyon want at least €30 million (£20.2 million) for the African, but Real are not keen on offering more than €25 million (£16.8 million) - although the likes of Pablo Garcia and Carlos Diogo could move in the opposite direction to smooth things over.

However, the French champions insist the issue is not money and have reiterated their stance that the midfielder is not for sale.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Olympique Lyonnais took note of the information in the Spanish press today relating to Mahamadou Diarra and confirms that the player is not for sale and that the club is not making it a question of money."

what do u guys think about lopez taking casillas position in the first eleven ...

i think that's a risky *** to deal with

i dun think it'd be permanent, casillas is a top keeper, and capello just wants to see his replacements...

now that've put that way .... sounds fair