Villarreal striker Nilmar has quashed rumors that he is considering a move back to Brazil in the January transfer window, stating that he is focused 100 percent on regaining fitness and resuming Liga action for his current club. The Brazil international, 27, has struggled for fitness in the 2011-12 season, and recently underwent knee surgery which has necessitated a long spell on the sidelines. ...Full Story »

Racing Santander moved off the bottom of the table with only their second win of the season as Christian Stuani's first-half header sealed a 1-0 victory. Hector Cuper resigned as Racing manager on Tuesday and Juanjo Gonzalez did his case to get the job on a permanent basis no harm at all as the hosts got the only goal just inside half an hour. Gonzalo Costa fed Manuel Arana on the right and hi...Full Story »

Villarreal striker Nilmar has said he would be delighted to play for Roma, and admits the clubs are in talks over a €16 million transfer.Last week Italian director Walter Sabatini said the 27-year-old Brazilian was an excellent player, but added there was a distance between the two clubs regarding an agreement.Initial reports had suggested a €14m bid from Roma was not seen as satisfa...Full Story »

Villarreal attacker Nilmar has revealed that it would be like a dream come true if La Liga champions Barcelona made a move for him, adding that he's eager to play for the Blaugrana.The Catalan giants are reportedly interested in signing an extra attacker in the summer transfer window and Nilmar is one of the candidates to move to Camp Nou."It would be a dream come true to play for a big team lik...Full Story »