Bayer Leverkusen After Copenhagen Youngster Mathias Jorgensen

Copenhagen defender Mathias Jorgensen has attracted the interest of Bayer Leverkusen.
Denmark international Mathias Jorgensen could be on his way out of Champions League hopefuls Copenhagen as German side Bayer Leverkusen have shown an interest in signing the defender, according to a report in Express.

The Werkself are looking for a long-term replacement for ageing centre-back Sami Hyypia and sporting director Rudi Voeller considers the 20-year-old Jorgensen to be the perfect addition to the Leverkusen squad.

Jorgensen started his professional career with B93 and joined his current club in the summer of 2007. He has since developed into a key player at Copenhagen and has broken into Denmark's national side.

The centre-back's good performances haven't gone unnoticed elsewhere as clubs such as Werder Bremen, Hamburg, Hoffenheim, Everton, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are all believed to be keeping tabs on Jorgensen.

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Schalke Join Race For Saint-Etienne Midfielder Blaise Matuidi

Schalke have reportedly joined the race for Saint-Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
According to a report by talkSPORT, Bundesliga outfit Schalke are closely monitoring the situation of highly rated midfielder Blaise Matuidi, currently under contract with Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne.

Schalke coach Felix Magath is looking for a new holding midfielder to partner Anthony Annan in the centre of the pitch and he supposedly sees the 23-year-old Matuidi as the perfect signing.

Matuidi came through the ranks of the Troyes youth academy and joined his current club in the summer of 2007. The midfielder has since become a key player at ASSE and has made close to 100 official appearances.

The France international has previously been linked with clubs such as Arsenal, Juventus and Fiorentina, but Schalke and Liverpool have now joined the race for Matuidi's signature.

His current contract with Saint-Etienne runs until the summer of 2013 and an offer in the region of €10 million could be needed to lure him away from the French side.

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Juventus Striker Luca Toni: Milan & Inter? The Best Don't Always Win

Luca Toni still believes Juventus have what it takes to overhaul Inter and Milan.
Juventus striker Luca Toni has warned Inter and Milan that just having the best players could be insufficient for Scudetto glory.

Toni, who joined Juventus from Genoa in January, believes it's team cohesion which makes the difference, not individual talent.

"It's the group which counts, the will of the team. Maybe we have something less compared to Inter and Milan, but the best side doesn't always win," Toni told Hurra Juventus magazine referring to the Old Lady's wins over both Milanese giants this season.

"But we need positive results and consistency to be able to make the step up in quality.

"There are many young players in this team and if things go well then we can aquire security and give an important contribution.

"And I think in future the Juventus of the golden years will return."

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Milan Back In For Manchester City Striker Mario Balotelli As Striker Search Widens

Milan looking at Mario Balotelli again, as well as Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.
Milan's shortcomings in the Champions League have sparked the search for strikers as Manchester City's Mario Balotelli comes into view for the summer.

Il Corriere dello Sport reports directors at the club are not impressed a team with Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading the line failed to beat Tottenham.

And they are already planning ahead for next season with Balotelli first on the list.

He has long been linked with Milan, but City boss Roberto Mancini said on Monday his player is "happy" at Eastlands.

Balotelli is viewed as an alternative to Ibrahimovic, who has often struggled in big games this term.

And with Mino Raiola acting as the agent of both strikers, a move could take off.

Arsenal hitman Nicklas Bendtner is also on the horizon. Robin van Persie's return to excellent form has seen chances limited for the Danish striker.

Milan are said to be on standby for him too should he reconsider his future at the Emirates.

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