Gudjohnsen still didn't make a decision on future

Asked about the situation of Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30), the player's agent and father Arnor Gudjohnsen has said in an interview with British sports site Sport that the player is still thinking about his future:

"Well, there is nothing happening at the moment, it seems to be very quiet. Eidur is not in any rush and he plans to make his decision in two or three weeks.

To be honest everything is possible, he might stay in Spain or he could go to England, he has not made up his mind. Concrete interest from Aston Villa, West Ham or Everton? No, not that I know of. I have only read it in the papers, and I don't know if any of those clubs have made contact with Barcelona."

Read more:
Gudjohnsen will most likely leave
Forlan back-up for Villa
Gudjohnsen hints at West Ham move

Gudjohnsen will most likely leave

Asked about the situation of Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30), the player's agent and father Arnor Gudjohnsen has said in an interview with British sports site Sport that the player will most likely leave this summer:

"It is my feeling that Eidur will leave Barcelona, but we are not sure where he is going to end up. Every possibility is open, and apart from clubs like Aston Villa, Fulham and Everton, there could also be interest from other countries in Europe. But Eidur definitely won't rush into anything, he is very relaxed about the situation."

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that English Premier League clubs West Ham and Sunderland have also shown interest in signing the Icelandic attacker.

Read more:
Gudjohnsen hints at West Ham move
Besiktas considering an offer for Gudjohnsen
Aston Villa wants to sign Gudjohnsen

Four English clubs interested in Hleb

British tabloid The Daily Star claims that several English Premier League clubs are interested in Barcelona attacker and Belarus international Aleksander Hleb (28).

English clubs would have been alerted by the claims of Hleb that he doesn't want to spend time on the bench and that he wants to come back to England.

Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester City would all be monitoring the situation of the Belarusian player, while Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger might also be interested in taking Hleb back for a lot less than he sold him for last summer.

Read more:
Hleb could be included in Ashley Young bid
Possible pre-agreement between Hleb and Bayern
Hleb doesn't plan to leave this summer

Four English clubs ask for Gudjohnsen

British tabloid The Daily Mirror claims that Fulham, Aston Villa, Everton and West Ham are interested in Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

The four English Premier League clubs would be among a string of clubs that have enquired about the player.

Barcelona reportedly confirmed last night that they are willing to listen to offers for the attacker. It is believed the club would be ready to let Gudjohnsen go for a transfer fee of around 4,5 million euro° although they also could try to include him in another transfer operation.

Read more:
Everton interested in Gudjohnsen
Gudjohnsen could return to the Premier League
Hleb could be included in Ashley Young bid

Everton interested in Gudjohnsen

British football site Fansfc claims that Everton is interested in signing Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) before the end of the January transfer window.

Everton manager David Moyes wants to add another striker to his squad and would have turned his attention to Gudjohnsen, despite the player's agent ruling out a move last week (read more here). The English Premier League club hopes to land Gudjohnsen for a transfer fee of 2,1 million euro°.

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that Gudjohnsen, whose contract with Barcelona expires in the summer of 2010, has already rejected the offer and will stay at Barcelona.

Asked about the new rumours, the attacker's father and agent Arnor Gudjohnsen is quoted by British sports site Setanta that Gudjohnsen a move is unlikely at this moment: "I don’t think that something’s going to happen in January, Eidur wants to remain at Barcelona and Barca want him to stay."

Read more:
Blackburn Rovers interested in Gudjohnsen
Everton's Arteta grateful for Guardiola advice
West Ham again interested in Gudjohnsen

Everton's Arteta grateful for Guardiola advice

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta (26) talked in an interview with English newspaper The Times about his time at Barcelona:

"I learnt to pass at Barcelona, training with the first team, with players like Guardiola, Rivaldo, Luis Enrique and Figo.

I was amazed. They never felt threatened or worried by this young lad who might replace them; they were trying to help me all the time. They would correct me on technique, keep talking to me and giving me confidence, even praising me to the manager and press.

I remember the first time I played for the first team, against Hertha Berlin in pre-season, I was 16. I replaced Guardiola at half-time and after the game he sat with me and talked through everything that I had done out on the pitch. To have that from someone like him, the best in that position, you cannot have anyone better than that helping you."

Mikel Arteta joined Barcelona from Antiguoko in 1997. The former Spanish youth international didn't make it to the first team squad and after going out on loan to French club Paris Saint-Germain for two years, Arteta was sold to Glasgow Rangers in the summer of 2002.


read the full interview here

Read more:
Barcelona has to hand over part of Arteta fee
Simao looks back at time with Barcelona

Barcelona has to hand over part of Arteta fee

Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo reports that after four years of judicial proceedings, Barcelona will have to pay Basque youth club Antiguoko a fee of 105 000 euro° related to the transfer of now Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta (26) from Barcelona to Glasgow Rangers six years ago.

Antiguoko board member Javier García 'Pitu' is satisfied with the decision: "We're very happy with the verdict. Barcelona argued that they didn't have to pay 'solidarity rights' because they already paid the 'origin rights'. But it's a FIFA rule and Barcelona didn't want to respect that. They thought they could get away with it but we won against a big shot. We hope this can be a precedent for other cases."

Mikel Arteta joined Barcelona from Antiguoko in 1997. The former Spanish youth international didn't make it to the first team squad and after going out on loan to French club Paris Saint-Germain for two years, Arteta was sold to Glasgow Rangers in the summer of 2002.

Read more:

Ex-Barça: Ronald de Boer retires

OFFICIAL: Crosas to Celtic

Thuram underwent PSG medical

Celtic leading tight race for Crosas

Asked about the rumours linking him with a move to Celtic Glasgow (read more here), Barcelona midfielder Marc Crosas (20) has said in an interview with Scottish tabloid Daily Record that he has received proposals from Celtic and Sevilla and that he would be ready to accept a loan deal:

"I would love to join Celtic. I enjoyed my time last season at Lyon a lot and it is now up to Barcelona to agree a deal with Celtic or Sevilla. Both have made proposals which appear acceptable to Barça. An agreement now has to be struck with one of them so that I know where I will be playing next season.The option of a season at Celtic could be perfect and there might even be an option to extend that stay.

For me it would be an enrichening experience to play in Scotland. As well as the football, I would experience another culture and also improve my English. Gaining experience of playing in the Champions League is another attraction and I am thrilled about that possibility. Celtic is a very attractive proposition."

In an interview with British tabloid The Sun, the Catalan midfielder says he's waiting to see what will happen: "I haven’t spoken with anyone from Scotland yet, but I am awaiting news. People have spoken about Celtic and Sevilla but everything depends on Barcelona’s decision."

A Barcelona source is quoted as saying that Barcelona sees the Scottish champions as a good option: "Barcelona rate Marc very highly so there’s no way they will sell him. But Guardiola likes the Scottish mentality, the work ethic and the team spirit. Moving to Celtic for a year would also give him some valuable Champions League experience."

The Sun also claims that English Premier League teams West Ham, Everton, Newcastle and Sunderland would now all have declared an interest in Crosas, who says that he likes the English league: "After FC Barcelona, English football’s my passion. But, if I leave Barcelona, it is with the intention to return."

Catalan sports Sport claims that Crosas is close to joining Celtic on a one-year loan deal. Barcelona and Celtic officials have started negotiations and an agreement could be reached soon. There would still be discussion about an option for Celtic to buy Crosas next summer.

Sevilla regional newspaper ABC de Sevilla claims that Crosas is a back-up option for Sevilla in case the transfer of Racing midfielder Duscher wouldn't go through. Sevilla sports director Monchi would have well-advanced contacts with Barcelona on a transfer.

Read more:

Sevilla and Celtic interested in Crosas

Getafe interested in Crosas

Olympiacos considering offer for Crosas