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Dani Alves Out 2 Weeks With Calf Injury

The Brazilian picked up a calf injury during the encounter against Malaga on Sunday evening and the club have revealed that the former Sevilla man will be out for up to 15 days. Alves will likely miss games against Racing Santander and Hercules as well the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Real Betis.

 
Liverpool To Sign Luis Suarez?

According to the Dutch publication De Telegraaf, Liverpool contacted Ajax on Saturday evening to discuss a possible transfer and negotiations continued on Sunday. Goal.com revealed last week that Liverpool and Tottenham were locked in a battle for the Ajax striker, but the Uruguayan reportedly prefers a move to Anfield because of the presence of several Spanish speaking players. Suarez's current contract with Ajax runs until the summer of 2013.

 
Liverpool Sell Ryan Babel To Hoffenheim

“Liverpool FC this afternoon announced they had accepted a bid from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim for the transfer of Dutch international Ryan Babel,” said Liverpool's official website.

“The Bundesliga club have now been given permission to discuss personal terms with the player, who has traveled to Germany.”

Babel failed to secure a staring role at Liverpool since arriving from Ajax in 2007 and now joins Hoffenheim, who are currently languishing in the Bundesliga. German newspaper Bild is reporting Hoffenheim paid a fee of $7 million for the Dutchman.

 
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Everton Sell Steven Pienaar To Tottenham For $3 Million

The 28 year old wrote on his Twitter account: "To end speculation I am going to Spurs. I've had brilliant years at Everton and it will always be a special place in my heart."

A statement on the club's official website reads: "Steven Pienaar has joined Tottenham Hotspur. The South African midfielder has agreed terms with the north London club after Everton accepted a revised bid on Monday."

 
Pep Guardiola Convinced Me To Stay At Barcelona - Gabriel Milito

Malaga was thought to be on the verge of signing the 30 year old, but Milito performed a u-turn and insisted that Guardiola’s assurances were pivotal in his decision.

He stated: “It was easy once I knew that I had the support of Guardiola. Now I know that I will get minutes. I just wanted to compete, not to leave. It is impossible for me to have presence in the Argentina team from the bench. I have simply shown a desire to play.”

 
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Dalglish Holds "Positive" Talks With Liverpool Owners Over Transfers

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he had a positive meeting with the club's principal owner John W Henry and chairman Tom Werner regarding potential transfers. The Reds boss now remains hopeful that business can be done during what remains of the winter transfer window, and maintained that any spending he would initiate would be done in a responsible manner.

 
Mourinho Considering Leaving Real Madrid In The Summer - Report

Spanish newspaper AS is reporting the Portuguese coach has been left outraged by the recent refusal to bring in a striker, despite his insistence that a new addition was necessary both in the summer and in the current window. Tensions with general director Jorge Valdano are also coming to a head, with the Argentine making reference to the decision to leave Karim Benzema on the bench for the game at Almeria in a post-match interview, which was not to Mourinho's liking.

Mourinho believes the club does not have the correct structure in place to succeed, and along with his lack of options at forward, the decision to delay negotiating a new contract with defender Pepe is in opposition to his repeated requests.

 
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