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Done Deal... Milan Signs Ibrahimovic

Mission accomplished then for Silvio Berlusconi who last month said if there was a chance to land a megastar he "would do so".

A statement on the Rossoneri's official website reads:

"AC Milan would like to communicate they have signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona on a loan deal with the right to an option to buy him after the 2010/2011 season for the sum of €24m.

"He will have a medical on Monday and then sign his contract."

Adriano Galliani also confirmed the figures of the deal and how Milan have obtained the player.

He told the press in Barcelona: "Yes we have defined the acquisition on loan with right to buy at €24m. The player will sign his contract on Monday.

"That is the figure we will pay over three years of €8m. I want to thank all of Milan and Silvio Berlusconi who made a big effort for this operation."

Ibrahimovic added: "Milan are one of the strongest clubs in the world. We have a fantastic attack."

"I am a Milan player. I am really happy that everything has turned out for the best. They had a fantastic season last year, and I have nothing to say to the Inter supporters. 

"This move gives me more adrenaline. I have moved here to win the Champions League with Milan. I want to win the double."

And, of course, a week of ups and downs wouldn't be complete without a comment from Mino Raiola.

"Galliani has done really well to drop Barcelona’s price tag from €70m to €24m."

The deal is a scoop for Milan who have obtained a massive discount on the fee after Barcelona paid Inter around €66m for the striker last year when he joined them from Inter.

Newcastle Sign Hatem Ben Arfa

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Newcastle United have confirmed they have finally secured a season-long loan deal for Olympique de Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.

After weeks of speculation, the 23-year-old has completed a loan move to Chris Hughton’s side, with a view to a permanent deal; Ben Arfa has been handed the No.37 shirt.

Speaking to the club’s official website, the French international expressed his delight at clinching a move to Tyneside.

"It was always my first choice to come here and I'm delighted to be here,” he said.

"I've paid real attention to the history of the club and the great players to have played for it, and particularly the supporters and I want to showcase my skills in Newcastle.

"All I'm waiting for is to show what I can do in front of the public in Newcastle. A lot of my friends in France already know the fans' reputation. 

"The stadium has an ambience that is unique and I feel very lucky to have his opportunity.”

Manager Hughton revealed he was hoping to hand Ben Arfa his debut against Blackpool on September 11 and believed his new signing would bring some flair to the newly-promoted outfit. 

“Hatem is a player who we have been tracking for a long time, and what is important is that he is not only a young player who should continue to improve, but somebody who already has a great reputation in the game,” he added.

"We think he will add flair to the squad and we're confident he'll fit in well with the team that we have put together here. He will, I am sure, prove to be a great addition.

"He won't be available to face Wolves at the weekend, but he'll come into my thinking for the next game at home to Blackpool. He's someone who will excite the fans here, who of course have always identified with skilful, attacking players."

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Top 10 Youngsters to Watch For 2010/2011

Sercan Yildirim

Age: 20

Club: Bursaspor

Country: Turkey

Position: Forward

The 20-year-old has been on the books of the Turkish champions since 2006 and has represented his nation at every level from under-15 up. The striker has already been capped at senior level, scoring twice from five appearances. Yildirim has been earmarked as the Turkish league's brightest young talent and featured heavily in his side's maiden triumph last season. Sercan stands close 1.82m and boasts a fine physique; he is a versatile forward, who can also feature in a withdrawn role and even on the wing. His name is well known amongst the scouts of Europe's elite clubs include the Manchester rivals, City and United.

Douglas Costa

Age: 19

Club: Shakhtar Donetsk

Country: Brazil

Position: Attacking midfield

The 2009 South America Youth Championship winner was a much sought after prospect before his rather surprising move east to the Brazilian colony at Shakhtar last winter. A subdued first six months at the club has segued into a more productive second half of 2010. His explosive turn of pace and very skilled left foot make him an incredibly dangerous member of Shakhtar's attack. Mircea Lucescu has used him on both wings, with his ability to cut inside from the right providing an ancillary goal threat. Still a little inconsistent, but revelling in the liberal attacking environment that Lucescu has created in Donetsk.

Christian Eriksen

Age: 18

Club: Ajax

Country: Denmark

Position: Midfield

Ajax have one of the most fearsome attacking duos in the competition in the shape of Mounir el Hamdaoui and Luis Suarez but the support cast is worth keeping an eye on too. Christian Eriksen, the teenager signed from Odense, is rated as one of the club's best products in recent seasons. He made his breakthrough last term but is set for a bigger role in Amsterdam this campaign. Eriksen is comfortable with the ball at either foot and is capable of finding the right pass to unlock defences. Recently, the youngster has been recommended to Arsenal by Dennis Bergkamp. 

Samuel Inkoom

Age: 21

Club: FC Basel

Country: Ghana

Position: Right-back/ Right midfield

Though the versatile Ghanaian shone mostly as a right winger in the Black Stars' 4-2-3-1 formation, it is as a right-back that he has impressed for the Swiss champions. After an outstanding under-20 World Cup, his career has come on in and leaps and bounds and he was a stellar performer for Basel as they clinched the double last term. Having been likened to the Ivory Coast and Arsenal player Emmanuel Eboue, there are still slight question marks over his defensive capabilities, which he will hope to erase in the coming Champions League campaign.

Toni Kroos

Age: 20

Club: Bayern Munich

Country: Germany

Position: Midfield

Back in Bavaria after a fruitful season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, Toni Kroos is one of a number of outstanding young players ready to form the 'new' Bayern. Along with Holger Badstuber, Diego Contento, David Alaba and Thomas Mueller, FC Hollywood have a nucleus of talent to lead the club into the next decade. However, Kroos is ready to deliver on his potential this season. A physically strong midfielder with a keen eye for a pass, Kroos has thus far commanded a starting berth in the enforced absence of Arjen Robben. Featured for Germany at the World Cup, albeit sporadically. 

Jack Wilshere

Age: 18

Club: Arsenal

Country: England

Position: Attacking midfield

The latest player to be burdened with the 'future of England' tag, nonetheless, the even-tempered midfielder is taking it all in his stride. He was loaned to Bolton Wanderers last season and made sufficient impact for Arsene Wenger to introduce him to first team football at the Emirates this season. The Arsenal-schooled prospect enjoyed a fantastic youth career and could deliver on his promise this season. A creative presence, Wilshere has the composure of a player twice his age and is not afraid to mix it physically either. 

Timothée Kolodziejczak

Age: 18

Club: Olympique Lyonnais

Country: France

Position: Left-back

The defender is part of a clutch of bright young talent on the OL books with Yanis Tafer, Clement Grenier and Alexandre Lacazette also plying their trade at the Stade de Gerland. Kolodziejczak was an integral component of France's under-19 European championship win earlier this summer with a series of responsible, assured performances on the left flank and has previously been linked with a transfer to Manchester United. He could find himself thrust into the Champions League limelight ahead of schedule this season with Aly Cissokho's hamstring injury threatening his participation in the early rounds of the tournament. 

Philippe Coutinho

Age: 18

Club: Inter

Country: Brazil

Position: Wide-attacker/ attacking midfield

The Rio de Janeiro native has been described as 'the future of Inter', having been signed by the Italian club in 2008. Coutinho has spent two years in his homeland on loan at Vasco de Gama, where he has steadily increased his reputation as a teenage prodigy. Standing only 1.72m, the Vasco academy graduate is nonetheless sturdy on his feet and is possessed of solid balance. One of his greatest atrributes is his two-footedness; Coutinho's opponents have no idea whether he will go left or right and he is equally comfortable delivering shots off either side too. Coutinho has been nominated by the new Brazil coach Mano Menezes for a September training camp. 

Jano Ananidze

Age: 17

Club: Spartak Moscow

Country: Georgia

Position: Attacking midfield

The Georgian was used sparingly during the 2009 season but is rapidly becoming a key first-team player for The Meat this term. Standing barely 1.72m and with the frame of a gymnast, Jano has some problems holding off more agricultural opponents. However, with the ball at his feet, there can be no denying his passing capabilities and vision. Juventus, Milan, Sevilla and Arsenal have all kept tabs on Jano since he first broke into Spartak's first-team ranks. The Moscow based club have their frailties but with Alex, Aiden McGeady and Welliton also among their number, they should be able to score goals relatively freely.

Sergio Canales

Age: 19

Club: Real Madrid

Country: Spain

Position: Midfield

Long hailed as one of the outstanding young talents in Spain, Canales has made the step up from Racing Santander to Real Madrid over the course of the summer. He has been actively involved in Jose Mourinho's pre-season plans following his impressive run to the finals of the Under-19 European Championships with Spain. Along with Angel Di Maria and Pedro Leon, Canales represents the youthful future of the capital club and is already no stranger to the sharp end of Liga action. Last season he scored six times in 26 appearances for his hometown club, including a stunning brace against Sevilla. The attacking midfielder displays excellent technical skills and a delicate touch in possession. He can shoot and pass off either foot too. 

Champions League Group Stage Draws

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Group A

Internazionale
Werder Bremen
Tottenham Hotspur

FC Twente

Group B

Lyon 
Benfica
Schalke 
Hapoel Tel-Aviv

Group C

Manchester United 
Valencia
Rangers

Buraspor

Group D

Barcelona
Panathinaikos
Copenhagen
Rubin Kazan

Group E

Bayern Munich
Roma
FC Basel
CFR Cluj

Group F

Chelsea

Marseille
Spartak Moscow
MSK Zilina

Group G

AC Milan 
Real Madrid 
Ajax
Auxerre

Group H

Arsenal 

Shakhtar Donetsk 
SC Braga
FK Partizan

Real Madrid Offer Diarra to Liverpool

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Real Madrid have handed Liverpool an instant replacement for wantaway midfielder Javier Mascheranoby offering Mahamadou Diarra, according toskysports.com.

Diarra, 29, is surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu after the arrival of Germany World Cup 2010 star Sami Khedira. The Mali international has struggled for form and fitness since joining from Lyon in 2006 but remains highly rated.

Mascherano is poised for the exit door as Barcelona attempt to agree a fee and Diarra's cheap price could appeal to the Anfield outfit as Roy Hodgson seeks to renovate his squad.

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Squillaci Signs For Arsenal..

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has today confirmed the signing of French centre-back Sebastien Squillaci fromSevilla.

The Spanish club had announced at the weekend that a £6.5 million deal had been agreed between the clubs, nd today the Gunners have announced the capture of the French international

The 30-year-old centre-back will not be available for the weekend game against Blackburn Rovers but he will be eligible for the Champions League campaign, after he was left out of Sevilla's play-off with Sporting Braga.

Speaking in a press conference today, Wenger stated that he is in no doubt the Gunners have acquired a fine player who will suit the fast-paced style of the Premier League.

"We needed a centre-back of quality and experience if possible, and at the right price - he was all of that," Wenger told reporters.

"He is a real defender and is good in the one against one, good in the air, and can score goals on set-pieces as well.

"I believe he will be suited to the English game. He will train with us tomorrow morning, but will not be involved on Saturday."

Squillaci moved to Sevilla in the summer of 2008 from Ligue 1 side Lyon, and has been capped 21 times for France.

WAS BEBE SIGNING A MISTAKE BY MANCHESTER UNITED??

Bebé was the first player Alex Ferguson signed as Manchester United manager without seeing him play or watching him on video. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

When Manchester United made Bebé the most improbable signing of the summer Sir Alex Ferguson argued there was no risk attached, explaining that "sometimes you just have to go with instinct". Yet a fortnight on, the striker's career at Old Trafford has got off to a false start, his performances in training deemed so poor he was not even considered for a reserve fixture last night.

Bebé, signed from the Portuguese club Vitória de Guimarães for £7.4m, was conspicuously absent when United's second team took on the Elite Squad – Manchester City's new name for their reserves – in Hyde. This was supposed to be the first chance for Ferguson to see the 20-year-old in match action but the United manager reconsidered after discussion with the reserves' coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The first disappointment for Bebé may not be entirely unexpected given the strange circumstances of the transfer. After an undistinguished spell at the Portuguese Third Division club Estrala da Amadora he was available on a free transfer seven weeks ago, but United did not sign the player, affiliated to the influential agent Jorge Mendes, until after he had joined Guimarães, paying the full €9m buy-out clause.

On top of that, Ferguson subsequently admitted Bebé was the first player he had signed in 24 years as manager at Old Trafford without seeing him play or watching him on video. Instead, the Scot said he had taken the word of scouts as well as Portugal's manager, Carlos Queiroz, formerly his assistant at Old Trafford. "It was one of those decisions that had to be made quickly, so I made it quickly," Ferguson said. "I don't think it's a risk."

According to the United manager, Real Madrid and Benfica were also interested in the striker but after the big build-up, the Guardian has established that the first impressions of Bebé have been below expectations. In particular, his touch and control has not been of the standard the club demands – hence his absence from a reserve fixture that saw Anderson make his comeback after six months out with a knee injury. It is understood there have been meetings in which the coaches have expressed misgivings about how long it might be before Bebé can challenge for a first-team place consistently.

The hope at Old Trafford is that he will improve once he is fitter and more confident. Bebé was always identified as a player for the future and Ferguson already has Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen, Javier Hernández and Federico Macheda in attack.

Ironically, Bebé has been lined up to make his first appearance for his country against England in an Under-21 European Championship qualifier on 3 September.

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ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC CLOS E TO MILAN DEAL

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Adriano Galliani has had lunch with Barcelona chiefs and confirmed the Italian club are serious about bringingZlatan Ibrahimovic to Milan.

Galliani was in the company of Milan director Ariedo Braida and the two were then joined by Barcelona chief Sandro Rosell, and sports director Andoni Zubizaretta.

And the meal of the day was to cook up talks for Ibrahimovic, who has long been on Milan's menu. Galliani then gave the press a bellyful of answers that confirm the club's will to snap up the star.

"I will stay in Barcelona tomorrow to deal, as negotiations have now started and we can continue to talk," he told the press.

"There is no need to be positive or negative. We had lunch and we have started to talk, but there is still plenty in the way.

"We have to wait a long time before we can close a deal. Have I spoken with 'Ibra'? No, not yet. I want to bring him back with me to Milan."

Galliani did not elaborate on the specifications of his dinner date with Blaugrana chiefs, but what is certain is that there could be major developments between now and the end of the transfer window next week.

Earlier La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed the Italian would indeed be meeting Blaugrana chief Sandro Rosell as negotiations developed. 

Galliani has already confirmed talks could last all week and he is prepared to squeeze the Catalans into a deal. 

"If there was a need then I could stay there and negotiate until August 31," he said.

The operation though is likely to raise some uncomfortable questions for the chief as Barcelona are not keen on losing their man in a loan deal.

Milan want a swap loan deal between 'Ibra' and Marco Borriello as they cannot afford a cash transfer, but the Catalans seem reluctant to take the Italian. 

Ibrahimovic's agent has made it clear his client was not prepared to move on loan and said only a permanent deal could lift the transfer off the ground.

"No loan deals unless its for four years. Ibrahimovic will only leave if it's a permanent deal, but for now we have no agreements with Milan," said Raiola.

Sky Sport Italia now report that Milan have left for Barcelona from Malpensa airport this morning. 

They head to Camp Nou for the Gamper Trophy. Galliani though was not with the squad. He will fly out from Pisa later and meet them in Spain.

The event will allow Galliani to rub shoulders with his Spanish colleagues, but there is still a major barrier between the two clubs over the Sweden hitman.

Massimiliano Allegri hinted Ibrahimovic's possible arrival wouldn't make a difference to his plans for the season.

"It doesn't matter whether he arrives or not," were his brief words to Sky Sport Italia. 

Manchester City are also keeping tabs on developments, but voices in Italy suggest the striker would prefer a Serie A return.

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City Flogs Toothless Liverpool..

Gareth Barry celebrates scoring Manchester City's opening goal against Liverpool. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto

Manchester City did far more than take their first Premier League victory of this campaign. They claimed the win by the sort of margin associated with sides who are viewed as credible candidates for the major prizes.

Luck also went against Liverpool here on occasion, but the home crowd had its glimpse of the spectacle that is now demanded here. In patches at least, the flow and danger were obvious. Time, too, is in the side that is clearly taking shape.

Before a watching Sheikh Mansour, City's benefactor even more than its owner, there was an opulent opening goal as early as the 13th minute. Visitors known for their rigour were still left powerless by the fluency of a move that also showed surprising understanding in a line-up that remains under development.

Adam Johnson, in his first start of the campaign, slid a pass between Milan Jovanovic and Daniel Agger, with James Milner, on his debut, slipped into space on the right before pulling the cross back for Gareth Barry to side-foot the ball into the net.

The breakthrough appeared to augur well, but City showed little further interest in laying on a spectacle before the interval. That was not so very great a surprise. Roberto Mancini has tried to look methodical and even downbeat in his management, as if he could personally offset the bemusement and disbelief that swirls around a club of unequalled means.

The prosaic streak was its broadest when he opened the Premier League campaign with a cautious approach at White Hart Lane.

Even if he was wilfully refusing to play to the gallery, a goalless draw must have been entirely satisfactory against Tottenham Hotspur, who beat City to the spot in the Champions League qualifiers.

A first home fixture of the campaign, against Liverpool, seemed to demand that Mancini reveal more of his intentions. Circumspection could not be the order of the day when Milner, signed from Aston Villa in a deal valued at £26m, was making his debut on the left wing.

Nonsensical as it sounds after all the outlay, City, however, can be as rueful as any other club when a player is missing. Mario Balotelli, a £24m acquisition from Internazionale, might have been of use, but a striker who, on his debut, scored the only goal of the away match with Timisoara in the Europa League was ruled out with a knee problem.

Momentum and credibility for City can only have their origin in victories and those results, above all, must come in a steady flow at this stadium, yet they hardly reduced the visitors to panic in the first half. Liverpool were a good test of City's means.

They were bound to be obstinate under the management of that formidable organiser Roy Hodgson, even if the manager did not have Javier Mascherano in his squad as conjecture swelled of an imminent move to Barcelona.

The visitors, with Fernando Torres making his first start for the club since Spain's World Cup triumph, was paired with the improving David Ngog. Hodgson's conundrum lay in the inability of his team to advance with purpose. Shortly before half-time, Torres did set up Steven Gerrard for a drive that flew offside.

The incident did not amount to much, but it should have sufficed to remind City that victory was not assured. Mancini is still to establish a style that will make visitors quake. He will have to do so since clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United, who truly see themselves as champions in waiting, can inflict terror on visitors. City did well enough initially but there was nothing then to make Liverpool despair completely.

The real sense that the match was slipping out of their reach did not come until City extended their lead in the 53rd minute. A Micah Richards header was forced in off Glen Johnson. Hodgson's team did not lack the spirit to react and attempts from Ngog and Torres in succession came back off the post. But it did not look feasible that City, for all their previous history of eccentricity, would fail here.

Their third goal duly arrived. Martin Skrtl's challenge brought down Adam Johnson in the 67th minute and Tevez converted the penalty in his usual forthright manner. The winger Johnson had shown in the incident the incident the elusiveness that makes him a crucial figure, even if he did come at the cost of a mere £7m from Middlesbrough.

Liverpool, for their part, were unlucky as well as outmatched and the substitute Ryan Babel was, for instance, no sooner on the pitch for Torres than his shot from the right cannoned off the post. All the same, City had an effectivness here that had nothing at all to do with luck

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