Today’s European Football News July 12, 2012

 

Vertonghen completes Tottenham move

 

Jan Vertonghen has completed his move to Tottenham after passing a medical.

The 25-year-old, who captained the Amsterdam club, agreed terms with Spurs at the weekend and has now completed the formalities.

Tottenham confirmed the news on their official Twitter feed, writing: “We are delighted to announce that @Jan_Vertonghen has completed his transfer from Ajax after passing his medical…

Progress at Tottenham hinges on selling Modric 

In acknowledging that Luka Modric will leave Tottenham this summer, André Villas-Boas has shown a refreshing pragmatism and perhaps the first sign that he’ll last longer at White Hart Lane than he did in his previous position. There is serious work to be done at Spurs and he can’t afford to waste time trying to placate a man intent on leaving…

Steve Cotterill: Nottingham Forest owners Al-Hasawi family sack boss

Steve Cotterill has been sacked as Nottingham Forest manager.

His departure comes after the 47-year-old met with Forest’s new owners the Al-Hasawi family, who took over ownership of the club on Tuesday.

A statement said the owners, who have called a news conference on Saturday, have decided to make a new appointment “to deliver their long-term vision”…

Villas-Boas will ´never accept´ Chelsea sacking

 

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says he will ‘never accept’ Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s decision to sack him.

“I respect the decision of the owner of Chelsea but I will never accept it,” Villas-Boas told reporters.

“I told him that for me, it was him quitting on me when he had been so much involved at the beginning in bringing me in and he was also (the one) who was not putting up to the things that he promised…

Raul: Leaving Real Madrid was my decision

Raul has dismissed claims he was forced out of Real Madrid two years ago, reiterating that it was his decision to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.

“I spent the best years of my life there and I was lucky enough to be part of a great generation of players and to win the biggest titles,” he told Al Sadd’s website.

“My departure from Madrid was my own choice. I had one year left on my contract, but I decided to go for a new professional experience, so I joined Schalke…

Bayern unlikely to make more signings

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says it is unlikely the club will add any further players to their squad in the transfer window.

“We have two players for every position – this is our squad for next season,” Rummenigge told Sports Bild.

“Unless (coach Jupp) Heynckes or (director Matthias) Sammer request an addition, we have accomplished all our transfers before the August 31 deadline.”

Rummenigge then quashed rumours regarding the potential departure of winger Arjen Robben, saying: “The debate over his transfer status is unnecessary. He will be staying with us 100 percent…

PSV yet to improve offer for Narsingh

 

Marcel Brands has denied reports that PSV Eindhoven have tabled an improved bid for Heerenveen forward Luciano Narsingh.

“This is nonsense, I do not know where this news has come from,” the sporting director told Eindhovens Dagblad.

“Nothing has changed. As I said before, everyone knows what is possible…

Viola snap up Roncaglia

Fiorentina have signed Argentinian defender Facundo Roncaglia after his contract with Boca Juniors expired…

New start for Kjaer at Wolves

Felix Magath is prepared to bury his differences with Simon Kjaer and offer the Denmark defender a fresh start at Wolfsburg…

Galliani: Anything is possible

Adriano Galliani says AC Milan have no plans to sell Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva, but admits the transfer window is ‘unpredictable’…

Samp rule out Santon swoop

Sampdoria claim there is no substance to reports suggesting they are keen on signing Davide Santon from Newcastle…

Viola terminate Kharja contract

Fiorentina have terminated the contract of midfielder Houssine Kharja, who has reportedly agreed a deal with Al Arabi…