Adebayor hopes for Real

Emmanuel Adebayor has confirmed he wants to finalise a return to Real Madrid. Skysports.com revealed earlier this week that a return to Madrid was on the cards for the Manchester City striker, who finished last season on loan at the Santiago Bernabeu. Adebayor has been left out of City's tour to America and is very much out in the cold with the Premier League club, so a move back to Spain is a huge appeal to him. Adebayor revealed that Real boss Jose Mourinho had told him he wanted him back. "We talked before we went on vacation. He said he wanted me to stay," he said. "If he called me right now, I would catch the first plane out to Los Angeles and if I could play three or four years in Madrid and I would retire with the club." Mourinho dream The Togo striker is desperate to be reunited with Mourinho. "He is the best coach I've worked with," the former Arsenal man told AS. "No doubt about it, and Madrid will win titles with him. "He now has control of the club and it is being designed to his template. "He gave me confidence and made me believe in myself and I enjoyed my football again." Adebayor is currently spending time training on his own at City. "I am training twice a day, I am working on my dream and I do not want another exit other than to return to Real Madrid, I am waiting on the call and hopefully it will happen," he said.

Villarreal consider Jarvis

Skysports.com understands that Villarreal are considering a shock move for Wolves winger Matt Jarvis. The 25-year-old has been linked with the Primera Liga club and reports have suggested they are studying DVDs of the wide-man. Jarvis won an England debut in March's 1-1 friendly draw with Ghana at Wembley after an excellent season up to that point. But his form dipped after his international recognition, as Wolves narrowly avoided Premier League relegation on the final day of the campaign. Wolves boss Mick McCarthy took the bold decision to drop the former Gillingham player and that did lead to speculation that he could be willing to listen to offers. Juan Carlos Garrido's Villarreal have been linked with Jarvis as a result and the Spanish club have refused to rule out a surprise bid. Club sources said: "We are working on some possible players and none of them are Spanish." Villarreal have already confirmed the signing of defender Cristian Zapata from Udinese, while star striker Giuseppe Rossi is expected to leave for Juventus.

Wenger confirms duo can leave

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Nicklas Bendtner and Manuel Almunia are both holding talks about moves away from the club. The duo have not been included for Arsenal's tour of Asia as they are in transfer discussions. Bendtner has been strongly linked with Borussia Dortmund and Fenerbahce in recent weeks, while Almunia looks set to return to Spain. "Both of them are possible departures," said the manager. "They are talking to other clubs at the moment. I cannot tell you which ones." No left-back Wenger, meanwhile, revealed that he does no intend to sign a replacement for Gael Clichy - who he sold to Manchester City. The Gunners boss says he is happy that he has Kieran Gibbs and Armand Traore, along with Thomas Vermaelen, who could also play there if required. "The plan for left back is that we have Kieran Gibbs, Armand Traore and Thomas Vermaelen can play there too. So we have what we need," said Wenger - who admitted that new signing Carl Jenkinson will be involved with the first team. "Jenkinson is an interesting buy. We bought him from Charlton and hopefully he will push Sagna," he said.

Chelsea and Real hunt Pastore

Palermo have confirmed that Chelsea and Real Madrid are currently showing the greatest interest in Javier Pastore. Malaga, with their new-found riches, Manchester United and Manchester City are also understood to be attempting to sign the playmaker in an ongoing transfer saga. Napoli have shown interest in Pastore, but Palermo's president, Maurizio Zamparini, has dismissed reports that their Serie A rivals have made an new enquiry. Zamparini instead believes that Chelsea or Real are the most likely destination for the 22-year-old Argentine. "At the moment it looks as if Pastore will move abroad. Real Madrid and Chelsea lead the race for his services," he is quoted as saying by La Gazzetta dello Sport. "There is not much news, as the same clubs still want him. "Napoli have not made a fresh approach for him. Those quotes are outdated. They're from a meeting several weeks ago. "(Napoli president Aurelio) De Laurentiis sat next to me and asked whether we could talk about Pastore. I said, 'no' and haven't heard from him since."

AZ still keen on Altidore

AZ Alkmaar technical director Earnest Stewart remains hopeful of reaching a deal for Villarreal striker Jozy Altidore. The Eredivisie side are keen to bolster their resources up front after star forward Kolbeinn Sigthorsson departed for Ajax earlier this week. USA international Altidore is on their radar, but it is thought the Dutch club would struggle to match his current wages at Villarreal. However, Stewart has not ruled out a swoop for the 21-year-old, telling Voetbal International : "We have some candidates for the top position in mind and that definitely includes Altidore." Altidore has failed to break into the Villarreal first team since joining from New York Red Bulls in 2008 and has spent time on loan at Hull City, Xerez and Bursaspor. Potential Despite his struggles in the Primera Liga, Stewart believes the young American has a lot to offer. "I think the timing of the course he chose was wrong," he added. "(The level of) Villarreal was just too high and I think he is aware (of that). "But he still has enormous potential. We have opportunities to consider." Altidore himself hinted at an Eredivisie move late last month when he said via his Twitter account: "Learning Dutch is gona (sic) be hard. Can I get the "how to" on Rosetta stone?" AZ's bid to capture the striker could be hindered after reports emerged he could sign for Udinese as part of an exchange deal with Villarreal for defender Christian Zapata.

Wigan in fresh Colunga link

Getafe president Angel Torres says a decision on Adrian Colunga's future will rest with the club's coach amid reports Wigan Athletic have made a bid for the striker. Colunga has been a long-time target for Latics boss Roberto Martinez and was first mooted for a move to the DW Stadium last summer. At that time, Martinez suggested Colunga had the necessary ability to adapt to playing in England after impressing during a loan spell at Real Zaragoza. The 26-year-old is now reportedly the subject of a £3million offer from Wigan as Martinez looks to improve his squad ahead of next season. Spanish side Getafe have yet to make a decision on the bid and Torres says it is up to coach Luis Garcia whether he wants to let Colunga go. "I don't want him to go, but the decision rests with our coach Luis Garcia," Torres told the Spanish media. "Colunga could score 12 or 14 goals this season and be very valuable to the club."

Pellegrini commits to Malaga

Manuel Pellegrini has signed a two-year contract extension to remain in charge of Malaga until 2015. The Chilean tactician, who has also coached Real Madrid and Villarreal, joined Malaga in November, taking over from Portugal's Jesualdo Ferreira. He has now committed his long-term future to the ambitious club after steering them from 18th place in the Primera Liga standings to 11th at the end of the season. Two members of his coaching staff, Ruben Cousillas and Jose Cabello, have also extended their deals until 2015. Malaga have embarked upon a considerable player recruitment programme this summer, backed by the fortune of Qatari owner Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani. The likes of Joaquin, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Joris Mathijsen and Jeremy Toulalan have all been lured to La Rosaleda.