Want-away Wolfsburg playmaker Diego has confirmed Atletico Madrid have made contact with him over a possible move to Spain.
However, he was also quick to emphasize that they weren't the only side in the running for his signature, and that several other clubs are also interested in signing him.
Diego arrived at Wolfsburg in the middle of much fanfare at the start of last season, having previously had an excellent spell in the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen, before ineffectively trying his hand in the Serie A with Juventus.
Far from being the missing link that brought Wolfsburg one step closer to the Bundesliga title, Diego caused much trouble at the club, and fell out of favour with the manager on a number of occasions.
Most particularly was his refusal to sit on the bench in one of Wolfsburg's Bundesliga matches near the end of the season, leaving coach Felix Magath with only six substitutes to choose from.
And with Magath and Diego now sharing a fractitious relationship, the Brazilian international confirmed he is looking to leave Wolfsburg as soon as possible, with Atletico a likely destination.
"There is an official offer [from Atletico Madrid]," Diego told Kicker.
"We have had contact with other clubs, but Atletico is a concrete option.
Inter Milan playmakerWesley Sneijder has hinted he is open to a move to premier league.
The 27-year-old has been extensively linked with a move to Manchester United, though Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson has denied having had any contact with the Holland international.
Asked if he would be interested in a move to England, Sneijder said in comments quoted on The Sun's website: "Maybe. I have played in many big competitions in Holland, Spain and Italy and I'm still here.
"What is going to happen we will see but I am a happy guy.
"But there is always speculation, every year.
"I am happy to train and play my games. Whatever happens after that, we will see."
He added: "There is always a chance something will happen but we will see."
While uncertainty still reigns over a possible move, United CEO David Gill has not ruled out spending the cash on Sneijder, after confirming last week that the club still had enough cash at hand for one more major signing.
"We are looking at one more player to bring in," Gill told MUTV.
"Nothing is happening and nothing is imminent but we will see what happens when we get home
"There will still be 31 days of the transfer window to see if anything develops.
"The important point to understand, and Alex has made clear, is that we need someone who is going to improve the quality of the squad.
"We have a great squad and to get into that squad you need to be a world class player.
"If you can't get the players you want, there is no point buying someone for the sake of it.
"But you never know. There is often movement in August.
"I am not saying I am working on anything specific because I'm not. But that situation could change quickly when we get back to Carrington."
Inter coach Gian Piero Gasperini, insists he is not losing any sleep over media speculation regarding Sneijder's future with the Serie A club.
"The transfer market closes on 31 August and we have all been trained to live with these rumours for the duration of the season," he said on www.inter.it.
"I'm not worried or annoyed by these rumours and neither are the players.
"They are Inter players, they play their hearts out for Inter in any situation and they showed that today.
"People talk a lot about the transfer market but at the end of the day everything is just like it was at the start.
"Have Manchester United put in a bid for Sneijder? I don't know and I don't care, but it's not unusual for great players to be in greater demand.
"Inter's great players are, as are those from other clubs, but if you are sure that the player has received an offer, I'll remind you that Sneijder is under contract to Inter, so if there is a bid it should be made to Inter.
"I'll say it again: all too often rumours are spread for months and then, when it's all over everything is exactly as it used to be."
Real Madrid President confirmed the five-year sponsorship deal with Emirates.
The deal, which was announced at a press conference at Madrid's Bernabeu stadium today, will see the Dubai-based airline become a "partner and official airline to the club."
Madrid president Florentino Perez said: "I'm especially pleased with this partnership between two global brands and leaders.
"I think that we are at the beginning of an intense relationship that will bring the club closer to the millions of fans that it has around the world."
Genoa have agreed a deal to sign French goalkeeper Sebastien Frey from Fiorentina, the player is subject to a medical.
The 31-year-old shot stopper has agreed a five-year contract with Genoa, and will join for an undisclosed fee.
"Sebastien Frey will be the new goalkeeper of The Griffin," said a statement on Genoa's website. "President Enrico Preziosi has reached an agreement with Fiorentina for the transfer of the French goalkeeper.
"The ratification of the deal will be completed next week after a medical.
"Frey was highly motivated to join the club and strongly wanted to be a member of The Griffin, agreeing to reduce his wages, in order to re-start his career with Genoa."
Genoa will be Frey's fifth Italian Serie A club after spells with Inter Milan, Verona, Parma and Fiorentina.
