Bojan to seal Roma switch

Barcelona have confirmed that young Spanish striker Bojan is close to finalising his transfer to Roma. The Giallorossi agreed a deal with Barca earlier this month for the 20-year-old, who is one of the game's rising stars. Bojan has been mulling over a switch to Serie A and the youngster admitted the potential move was a 'bittersweet' situation. Barca's sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta believes the transfer is now imminent and that everything should be finalised shortly. "Bojan's transfer to Roma is almost done," confirmed Zubizarreta. "It's only missing the official confirmation, which we'll give in few days. "We are defining details. The official announcement will arrive soon."

Caicedo set for Moscow move

Skysports.com understands former Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo is set to join Lokomotiv Moscow from Levante for €10million. The Ecuador international moved to Eastlands in a £5.2million deal in January 2008 but was unable to force his way into the first-team picture. Loan spells with Sporting and Malaga followed before the 22-year-old joined Levante on a season-long loan last summer with a view to a permanent deal. The Spanish side immediately took up that option after Caicedo impressed and weighed in with 14 goals for the Primera Liga club. But they shelled out just €1million (£868,000) for his services and are now set to make a handsome profit for the powerful forward. Caicedo has recently been on international duty at the Copa America where he bagged two goals in Ecuador's three games.

Juve told to improve Rossi bid

Juventus need to improve their offer if they want to sign Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi, according to the player's agent. The Serie A club remain in talks with the Primera Liga club as they seek to take the Italy international back to Italy. But Rossi's representative, Federico Pastorello, claims the Turin side have yet to meet Villarreal's asking price. "Villarreal await the right offer," Pastorello told Gazzetta dello Sport. "One that reflects the value of Giuseppe. "There's a lot of money at stake and I believe the asking price is correct considering the value of the player. It is not disproportionate." Calm Juventus have also been linked with Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero this summer, but it seems they are closest to snapping up Rossi, if a deal can be struck for a player whose buy-out clause stands at €33million. "Juventus and Villarreal are discussing the financial figures and I await developments," added Pastorello. "But if the right offer does not arrive, I am in agreement with the club (Villarreal) that he will stay. "I have spoken to Giuseppe this morning and he is calm. He is not anxious." Former Manchester United and Parma striker Rossi, who is under contract with Villarreal until June 2016, joined his club on Monday on their pre-season tour of Ireland. The 24-year-old enjoyed a fine season in Spain last term, scoring 32 goals in all competitions.

Defender leaves Latics

Defender Antonio Amaya has joined La Liga outfit Real Betis from Wigan for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old joined the Latics on the eve of the 2009/10 campaign from Rayo Vallecano. Amaya scored on his debut in a Carling Cup defeat to Blackpool but failed to force his way into the first-team picture at the DW Stadium. The defender failed to make single Premier League appearance for the Latics, making just two further outings in the FA Cup, before re-joining Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan last summer. There he helped the club earn promotion back to La Liga with a second place finish in Segunda Division. However, it is rivals Real Betis, who finished top of Segunda Division, who have swooped to take Amaya back to Spain on a permanent basis, with the defender penning a three-year deal at Estadio Benito Villamarín.

Dos Santos race hots up

Sky Sports sources understand that Udinese and Valencia have joined the race to sign Tottenham's Giovani dos Santos. The attacking midfielder has already been targeted by Sevilla after impressing on loan at Liga rivals Racing Santander last season while the Mexican has also caught the eye on international duty. Despite being only 22, Dos Santos has already reached 50 caps, scoring five goals in 16 international appearances in 2011. But he has played just 10 league games for Tottenham, going on loan in each of the three seasons since joining from Barcelona in 2008 - to Ipswich, Galatasaray and Racing. Sevilla have made enquiries about another loan switch, with first option on a permanent move, while fellow Spanish side Valencia and Italian outfit Udinese are now thought to be interested. Permanent deal preferred But Sevilla claim Spurs are only willing to let Dos Santos leave White Hart Lane on a permanent basis. Tottenham paid Barca an initial fee of £4.7million to secure his services in 2008 and they are believed to be looking for a similar fee, although Barca would receive 10 per cent due to a sell-on clause. Sevilla are currently unwilling to make such an offer so that has left the door open for Valencia or Udinese to land Dos Santos. "Tottenham want a sale but at the moment Sevilla are only interested in a loan with the first option to buy," Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has told Spanish press. "This is the problem because the subject is complicated."

Coentrao aims to justify fee

Fabio Coentrao is determined to prove his worth after his big-money move to Real Madrid. The Spanish giants splashed out €30million to sign the 23-year-old wing-back from Benfica earlier this month. The Portugal international has now joined up with his new team-mates on their pre-season tour of America and is confident he will justify that price tag. "I always hear about the 30million, they say it's expensive," he told Diario AS. "But I cannot answer this question yet, time will tell. "I have the certainty that I have the quality and I want to show everyone why they paid 30million. "I have to prove to everyone that I have the qualities to be here. I am certain that I will respond in the future to this question and that it was worth paying the money for me." Coentrao has become the fourth Portugal international in the Real Madrid squad after Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Carvalho. Kaka and Marcelo are Portuguese speakers while coach Jose Mourinho is Portuguese so Coentrao has soon settled in. Fantastic group "It's a fantastic group," he said. "I'm feeling well, and not just because of the Portuguese and Brazilians here. "I feel great in this group. It is a fantastic club and a team with high quality. I am proud to be here, but I have to work hard from now." Carvalho saw Real's bitter rivals Barcelona win the Spanish title and the Champions League in his first season at the Bernabeu, but he has warned the Catalan giants that Real will be even more competitive next term. Mourinho managed to lead them to Copa del Ray victory last term and his track record at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan shows he tends to be more successful during his second season in charge. "He always wants to improve, from the first day and every day," said Carvalho, who also played under Mourinho at Porto and Chelsea. Always learning "With him you learn every day. His second years are better than his first because the players know each other better." And Carvalho is hoping Kaka can get back to his best and play a key role next term following two injury-hit campaigns since his then world-record move from AC Milan. "We know he had a difficult season because of his injury," added the experienced defender. "He is coming back and he is looking good. We all know his quality and I hope he can reach his best to help us."

Osvaldo keen to stay

Pablo Daniel Osvaldo has insisted that he would be more than happy to remain at Espanyol. The 25-year-old striker was hugely impressive last season scoring 13-goals for the Barcelona side. He has since been linked to a host of clubs with Tottenham one of those said to be leading the chase. Inter Milan, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also thought to be keen, but he admits he could yet be ready to stay put. "I want to stay and I would love to be captain," Oslavdo told press agency Efe. "I think only about Espanyol. It shows in my mood and in training, I am happy here. "My agent does his job, but I just focus on playing and I have a contract in place. "My agent is like a father to me, he is very concerned about my future." Captain The captain's armband is free after Ivan de la Pena retired and he would like the chance to take charge of the team. "I would love to captain Espanyol, but this is something that needs to be decided on between all partners. "I feel very identified with this team and with the project, so I want to stay here."