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Both parties are hopeful that the transaction will be completed in November.

In other matches, it was: Genoa 1, Catania 0; Lecce 2, Brescia 1; and Udinese 2, Palermo 1.

Wayne Rooney has agreed to a new 5-year contract to stay at Manchester United

Chelsea, Man City and Madrid have emerged as potential buyers for the Red Devils' striker.

Juventus trounce Leece 4-0 while Inter Milan beat Cagliari by a solitary goal.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter promised an investigation into allegations of bribery in World Cup bidding.

The La Liga champion Barcelona will host Mallorca, while Valencia play Athletic Bilbao.

United now sits top of Group C after being held to a 0-0 draw in its opening game.

Everton dropped to the bottom of the Premier League as its winless start to the season continued.

Hercules shock Spanish champions Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou.

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez may consider retiring from international play before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Sneijder is among the favourites for the top gong, alongside Spain's World Cup hero Andres Iniesta.

Litex Lovech striker Ivelin Popov's application for a work permit rejected by the British government.

Liverpool's stuttering start to the EPL ended with a 1-0 win against West Brom.

Experienced Mexico defender Carlos Salcido joined Fulham for an undisclosed fee from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.

Man City paid Real Madrid a British record 32.5 million pounds for Robinho in 2008.