Liverpool Defender Open To Napoli Move

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has opened the door for a possible move to Napoli with former boss Rafa Benitez ready to welcome him with open arms.

The Slovakian international has been heavily linked with a move to the Partenopei in recent weeks as the Italian club look to add another defensive reinforcement to the ranks.

With some reports indicating a deal is near completion, Skrtel did not close the door on a possible exit from Anfield that would reunite him with Benitez.

Barcelona won’t bid more than €35m for Chelsea defender David Luiz

All summer Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo have been banging on about the possibility of Barcelona signing Chelsea defender David Luiz, and this Monday sees the story again dominate their front page.

In a headline which doesn’t require Chelsea fans to speak Spanish, Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona have drawn a line in the sand, refusing to spend more than €35m for the Brazilian centre-half.

Chelsea supporters may be inclined to react jog on then.

Pique: It's hard for Barcelona to buy centre-backs

The Spaniard believes most stoppers do not fit the style of play at Camp Nou and reiterated that Cesc Fabregas wants to stay at the club

Gerard Pique claims it is difficult for Barcelona to buy central defenders because such players rarely adapt well to the team's style of play.

The Blaugrana have long been linked with a move for a number of centre-backs this summer - most notably Paris Saint-Germain star Thiago Silva - but Pique believes the club's pursuit of reinforcements at the back is made more difficult by the way they set out on the pitch.

Galliani Confirms AC Milan Want Inter Defender

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed that the club are in talks with Inter for defender Matias Silvestre.

Reports began to link Milan with the Argentine defender following a dislocated kneecap to Daniele Bonera suffered over the weekend that will keep him out for over three months.