Moratti Waits: Inter president Massimo Moratti is coy about a move for Manchester City's midfielder Elano during the transfer window. "I don't know him very well. From an economic point of view it doesn't seem like a simple deal. I'll wait to understand more. We don't need to rush and it is not only him," he said.
Cameroon: Twice African champions Cameroon have cancelled their pre-Nations Cup training camp in Kenya because of post-election violence in the east African nation, coach Otto Pfister said in Yaounde. The Indomitable Lions were due to fly to Kenya this week for high altitude training before heading on to Ghana where the tournament kicks off on January 20.
Barcelona: Barcelona are expected to sign a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window after reserve Albert Jorquera tore the cruciate ligament in his right knee during a match between the Catalan and Basque regional selections on Saturday. Jorquera, who acts as cover for first-choice keeper Victor Valdes in the league, will now miss the rest of the season. Getafe's Oscar Ustari and Villarreal's Diego Lopez are reported to be top of the club's list of possible replacements.
Diatta: Senegal captain Lamine Diatta has quit Besiktas after reaching a financial agreement with the Turkish club. "I wanted to leave for personal reasons. Besiktas were open to discussion and we reached a financial agreement," the 32-year-old defender said. After spending a few days with his family near Bordeaux, Diatta will join Senegal's national team to train for the African Nations Cup.
Amauri: Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini hopes to hang on to Brazilian forward Amauri despite media reports saying Milan, Juventus and Liverpool are eyeing a deal. "I have not vetoed Amauri's passage to Milan," he told Italian media. "I only know that some foreign clubs are interested in him but until June nothing will happen. For sure, I will do everything to make him stay."
Almiron: Out-of-favour Juventus midfielder Sergio Almiron is attracting interest from Olympiakos and River Plate, the Argentine's agent has said. "I know of interest from Olympiakos and River Plate, two prestigious clubs that would give the player international visibility. But we have not discussed anything with Sergio," Claudio Vagheggi said.
Frey: Fiorentina boss Cesare Prandelli thinks goalkeeper Sebastien Frey will recover from his knee injury quicker than first thought after attending their mid-season training camp in Marbella. "Frey arrived here a little earlier with the fitness coach and I hope his return is close," he said.
Aquilani: Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani wants to stay at Roma despite media reports saying Inter are interested. "He has spoken clearly. He wants to remain at Roma," his agent Franco Zavaglia said.
Iran Coach: Iran appointed Portugal's Artur Jorge as their coach yesterday ahead of 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Iran have been without a coach since the departure of Amir Ghalenoei after they were knocked out of the Asian Cup quarter-finals in July last year. Jorge, 61, has previously been in charge of the Swiss and Portuguese teams and quit as Cameroon coach after their quarter-final exit at the 2006 African Nations Cup.