Barcelona Tracking Fenerbahce Defender Andre Santos

Spanish champions FC Barcelona are being linked with Fenerbahce defender Andre Santos.

It is said that Barca coach Pep Guardiola has concerns over his defensive options and has sent out feelers for Andre Santos’ availability.

Fanatik has revealed that Fener are reluctant to lose the Brazilian international, now age 28, and have slapped a €12 million price-tag on his head.

Guardiola sees Andre Santos as a replacement for Maxwell, who could be on his way from the Nou Camp this summer.

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Barcelona Chasing Napoli Defender Victor Ruiz

Reports are out claiming that Barcelona are aiming to bring another of their graduates back to the club.

Italian club Napoli have confirmed an approach from the Spanish champions for 22 year old defender Victor Ruiz.

The Spanish centre back only moved to Naples last summer from Espanyol and is a former Barca junior.

“I confirm that the Catalan club has asked for the Spanish defender and this is something rewarding for us. It’s recognition for Victor and for our work,” said Napoli sports chief Riccardo Bigon.

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Bayern Munich Chasing Chelsea Defender Alex

German giants Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to swoop for Chelsea defender Alex.

With Luiz, John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic at the club, the Brazilian centre back is now arguably fourth choice at Chelsea and he has not appeared in the Premier League since early December after requiring knee surgery.

Alex is tied to Chelsea until 2013, but may seek a move if he feels he won’t be playing regularly next season.

Bayern are desperate to strengthen their central defence and have Alex high on their shopping list.

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Borussia Dortmund Defender Mats Hummel Wants Premier League Move

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummel has declared that he is interested in a move to the English Premier League.

The 22 year old German international centre back has been linked with Spurs and Manchester City this season.

Mats told Bild : “I’ll only leave for Borussia for a top, top European club,”.

“I do not care if it’s in England, Italy or Spain. But now I want to be realistic and not waste my time dreaming.”

The 6ft 3in defender has so far played a total of 55 games for his club scoring 10 goals along the way.

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Kenny Dalglish Keen On Birmingham Defender Scott Dann

According to Skysports.com, Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is targeting Birmingham defender Scott Dann to be the first of his summer rebuilding plans.

The 24 year old defender has impressed in the Premier League during his time at Birmingham with Manchester United also having a watching brief on the Liverpool born defender.

However newly installed director of football Damien Comolli is involved in all transfer dealings at Anfield and it is felt he may have different priorities.

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Olympique Lyon Chasing Real Madrid defender Ezequiel Garay

Reports are out claiming that French giants Olympique Lyon are chasing Real Madrid defender Ezequiel Garay.

A source close to the player has revealed that the Argentine international wants to leave the Spanish club and has received interest from Lyon.

“Garay wants to leave,” the source told Fichajes.com.

“He dreams of playing for Argentina and the coach has asked him to find a team where he can play more regularly.

“Italy and Germany like the player, but he has told me that Ligue 1 is one of the best options.

“Lyon are interested, but they’re not the only ones from France …”

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Premier League Clubs Watching Real Mallorca Defender Ivan Ramis

Premier League clubs are reportedly chasing Real Mallorca defender Ivan Ramis.

It is believed that Fulham and Bolton Wanderers are interested in the 26 year old Spanish defender ahead of the summer market.

According to Marca, scouts from the two Premier League clubs have watched the 6ft 2in centre-half, who was linked with a move to Glasgow in the summer with Celtic and Rangers said to be interested.

Ramis, a product of the Mallorca academy, would usually be around £8m but the economic struggle facing Mallorca means he could leave for nearer £5m.

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Hamburg Target Swap Deal For Liverpool Defender Martin Skrtel

Reports are out claiming that German club Hamburg are ready to set up a swap deal with Liverpool for Martin Skrtel.

The 26 year old Slovakia international centre back has been recommended to Hamburg by Chelsea football chief Frank Arnesen – who is moving to the German giants this summer.

Ontheir part, it is believed that Hamburg plan to use Liverpool’s interest in Eljero Elia to tee up a swap deal for Skrtel.

The Dutch international winger is ready to leave Hamburg in June and attracted enquiries from Liverpool during the winter market.

Liverpool are expected to go for Elia should they fail to land Rennes’ Bosman prospect Sylvain Marveaux.

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