Palermo Confirm Javier Pastore Sale To PSG

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has announced that Javier Pastore is being sold to PSG.

It was reported that the deal was struck at around midnight and should be completed on Monday when the Argentine flies in to sign the contract.

President Zamparini told Sky Sport Italia : “I would’ve liked to keep Pastore at Palermo, but with those figures, it was impossible,”.

“Am I satisfied? In economic terms yes, but in football and personal terms no. You can’t have everything.

"I already promised to come see him play in Paris, as watching Pastore in action is always a pleasure.

“The sum we earned from this transfer will allow us to strengthen the squad even more, balance the books which are already looking healthy and create an ever stronger Palermo."

Malaga Ready To Bring Raul Back To Spain

Reports have surfaced that big-spending Malaga are hatching an ambitious plan to bring Schalke striker Raul back to Spain.

The Real Madrid legend is available from Schalke and has also been linked with Roberto Carlos' Anzhi.

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini and new sports chief Fernando Hierro both have ties with Real and are keen to bring Raul back home.

Backed by businessman Sheik Al Thani, Malaga have been one of Europe's biggest spenders this summer.

Leicester City 1-2 Real Madrid - Highlights

Real Madrid continued their impressive pre-season form with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City.

Jose Callejon opened the scoring for Real Madrid before Karim Benzema finished off a scrappy attack to give the Spanish giants a 2-0 lead.

Leicester City then scored in the dying minutes for a consolation goal to make the scoreline 2-1.

Arsenal 2-2 Boca Juniors - Emirates Cup Highlights

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead and face more questions about their defensive frailties ahead of the new season after Boca Juniors battled to a 2-2 draw in the Emirates Cup on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal showed little sign of missing Cesc Fabregas as summer signing Gervinho impressed to set up Robin van Persie for the opening goal on 27 minutes, with Aaron Ramsey doubling the lead at the start of the second half.

However, the Gunners once again hit the self-destruct button at the back as mistakes from Sebastien Squillaci and Johan Djourou were punished when the Argentinian side struck twice in four minutes.

Barcelona 1-2 Manchester United - Highlights

Manchester United gained a small measure of revenge over Barcelona with a 2-1 pre-season friendly victory in Washington DC.

Nani opened the scoring in the first half, finishing off a Danny Welbeck through-ball.

Thiago equalised after the break with a thunderous shot from outside the box, only for Michael Owen to calmly dispatch the winner when put in behind by a Tom Cleverley pass.

It gave the Premier League champions the satisfaction of defeating their vanquishers in the Champions League final.

Airtricity XI 0-3 Manchester City - Highlights

A young Manchester City side saw off the challenge of Airtricity XI 3-0 in their opening game of the Dublin Super Cup at the Aviva Stadium.

Second-half goals from Shaun Wright-Phillips, Adam Johnson and Luca Scapuzzi gave Roberto Mancini's side a comfortable victory.