Giuseppe Rossi To Remain At Villarreal

Giuseppe Rossi's agent has confirmed that it is highly unlikely that his client will be sold this summer; it was thought that the forward could be set to move after being linked with numerous clubs.

Juventus emerged as the favourites to sign the Italian, but after Villarreal sold Santi Cazorla to Malaga for 19million Euros Rossi was simply made unavailable for transfer, consequently being taken off the market.

Rossi, former Manchester United striker was keen on a move to Juventus, but he has now accepted the clubs decision to keep him in Spain for the forthcoming season.

"Giuseppe Rossi has officially been taken off the market after they sold Santi Cazorla to Malaga," his agent Federico Pastorello told Sky Italia.

"The economic problems which the club had have now been resolved by that transfer.

"Nevertheless, this decision has liberated Rossi as he's now just focusing on playing football and scoring goals.

"He's not used to being at the centre of such negotiations and tension. He wanted Juventus, but he's accepted the position taken by the president of Villarreal."

Marcos Senna Rejects Swansea Move

Marcos Senna has turned the chance of playing in the Premier League by rejecting a move to Swansea City, the veteran Spanish midfielder was offered a deal with the Premiership new boys.

The 34-year-old had decided to remain in Spain where he was offered a one-year deal at El Madrigal after his contract expired at the end of the season.

But Senna has since spoken to Brendan Rogers to inform him of his decision to stay at Villarreal.

"I decided to accept the proposal of the Villarreal family and I thank Roig for his confidence," said Senna.

"I am very happy to follow at Villarreal."

Giuseppe Rossi To Remain At Villarreal

Giuseppe Rossi’s agent has claimed that he doesn’t expect his client to be a Barcelona player next season and claims he could spend another season at Villarreal, it was thought that the Italian could join the Catalan giants this summer after media speculation suggested the could move-on.

It appears that Barcelona have now turned their attention to Udinese forward Alexis Sanchez instead after transfer negotiations broke down.

"Barca have never offered €30million for Rossi," the player's agent, Federico Pastorello, told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"They have offered less and Villarreal demanded more.

"In the end, they (Barca) have gone for Sanchez, who will join them for around €40million.
"For the time being there are no negotiations in place."

Pastorello added: "Rossi wanted to move to Barcelona but now I don't exclude that he will remain at Villarreal for another year."

The 24-year-old had also been linked with a move back to Italy with Serie A side Juventus, but the player’s agent has played down this move.

"It's a very remote prospect. At this time there has been no contact," he said.

"There are no ongoing negotiations but, with Sanchez going to Barcelona, I think other clubs will begin to move (for Rossi)."

Giuseppe Rossi Barcelona Dream

Giuseppe Rossi agent has claimed that it is the striker's dream to play for Barcelona, the Italian has spoken before of his desire to join the Catalan giants.

Rossi currently plays for Villarreal and the former Manchester United player would jump at the chance to join the Nou Camp side.

Rossi shone for Villarreal last season; hitting 32 goals in the process, helping the club to a fourth place finish in La Liga and clinching a spot in next season's Champions League.

Rossi’s agent Federico Pastorello has revealed interest from a number of European clubs including Champions League winners Barcelona.

Pastorello speaking to Premium Calcio added; "A week before the Champions League final we were told that Rossi was one of three players who they [Barcelona] were thinking about in order to strengthen the side. But things haven't got moving yet and there are no concrete facts at this moment in time,"

He also said; "A lot of European sides are paying attention to Giuseppe and that includes some Italian ones.
"It would be important if there was some sort of signal from Barcelona at a club level to Villarreal. With an official approach I think the deal can be done.

"His dream is to certainly wear the Barcelona shirt, as that represents a winning model."

Harry Redknapp: Modric, Bale or Sandro Are Not For Sale

Tottenham manager has insisted that none of stars are for sale, Luka Modric has been the subject of newspaper speculation that Manchester United could bid for the playmaker.

Redknapp described Modric as 'irreplaceable' and also said Gareth Bale and Sandro are not for sale at any price. The Spurs boss is looking in the transfer market to help build on his current squad as he seeks to bolster his squad for a push to claim a UEFA Champions League place next season.

The Spurs boss says he is a long way off of signing any players after being linked with Villarreal  striker Giuseppe Rossi, Falcao at Porto and West Ham's Scott Parker,

Redknapp said; "It's been busy - I've been busy doing nothing really, we haven't got anywhere.

"There's been lots of phone calls, lots of talk in the newspapers but we're really not close to making any signings and certainly not looking to sell any of our better players.

"We're not selling Luka Modric, we're not selling Gareth Bale, we're not selling Sandro.

"We are looking to build a team at Tottenham, not dismantle one. If we're going to push on as a football club we need to keep them players and we need to add one or two other top players to them if we're looking to have a chance of ever getting back in the Champions League again.

"So we're not looking to sell players - that would be a massive backward step for the club."

Redknapp also laughed off suggestions that Modric could leave for £20 million this summer, he replied: "£20 million for Luka? They've got to be dreaming, he's such a fantastic player.

"You know, we've enquired about players and we're getting quoted more than that for people that couldn't lace his boots, so it's not a go-er.

"I wouldn't put a value on him, I wouldn't want to sell him. He's one of those boys every day you come into work for, and that's what it's about now.

"I come in and I see him and he's just a great guy, he trains, gets on with the job, never complains, he loves his football.

"He's the most low maintenance, easy to handle professional you've ever seen and he's a fantastic player. So he's the last player you ever want to see leave your football club - he's irreplaceable."