According to ESPN Soccernet, Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that 16-year-old Empoli starlet Alberto Massacci claimed that he is joining Manchester United. He said,

“When they called me, I really couldn’t believe it … I didn’t believe that it was really him (Sir Alex Ferguson) on the phone.”

“But it was him, and I had an hour-long chat with him, in English. He seemed to me a modest, simple, incredible person.”

“Nobody, not him, nor the whole atmosphere, made the pressure of who they are and what they represent in footballing history weigh on my shoulders.”

“In life a chance like this only comes past you once, and you’ve got to grab it with both hands … Even if at 16 years old it isn’t an easy decision, you have to leave your home, family and friends … But I don’t want to have regrets.”

According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Fiorentina’s official website reported that the club is willing to accept Arsenal defender/winger Emmanuel Eboue + Cash for Felipe Melo. The statement read:

“In case the footballer has already reached an agreement with any club, the release clause fixed with the player himself is €25million. We would not contemplate any exchange, unless it is to the liking of Fiorentina.”

According to Nick Turner at Goal.com, Chelsea are looking to loan out 19-year-old defender Ryan Bertrand and Reading is thought to be interested.

According to Alan Nixon & Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Portsmouth are going to make a £7million bid for Olympiakos defender Fernando Bellushchi.

Olympiakos reportedly own only 50% of Belluschi and third-parties own the rest.

UPDATE: According to Wolverhampton’s official website, Wolverhampton have signed Marseille defender Ronald Zubar for an undisclosed fee. Zubar signed a four-year deal with the club.

June 10th, 2009 According to Giscard Gourizro at Sky Sports News, Marseille midfielder Ronald Zubar admitted that he does not know anything about Wolverhampton’s interest. He said,