Round-up: Chinese club deny Costa talks
Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian have again denied holding talks with Diego Costa over a move for the Chelsea striker.
Costa, who has two years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge, has been linked with a big-money transfer to China.
Earlier this month, Tianjin issued a statement denying that they were in discussions to sign the 28-year-old.
And they have done so again, insisting that no talks have taken place.
A statement on their website said: “During the past six months the club has not communicated with Diego Costa or his agent regarding his transfer to Tianjin Quanjian.”
Costa has been tipped to move to Tianjin for as much as £76m amid continued speculation over his future.
But the club’s statement added: “We have no intention of becoming involved in any unhealthy competition and, consequently, paying a premium price.”
Cuadrado deal confirmed
Chelsea have confirmed they have agreed a deal for Juan Cuadrado to join Juventus on a permanent deal.
He has spent the last two seasons on loan at Juve, who announced on Monday that he has signed a four-year contract and that they will pay Chelsea €20m (around £17.3) in three annual instalments.
QPR snub Bowler offer
QPR have rejected an offer from Everton for teenage winger Josh Bowler.
Everton proposed a deal potentially worth up to £3m for the 18-year-old, who made his senior debut against Norwich City in Rangers’ final match of the season.
Bowler has been with QPR since being released by Fulham four years ago.
A number of Premier League clubs have been monitoring him in recent months.
He signed an 18-month professional deal earlier this year so is under contract at Loftus Road until 2018.
Colin rejects contract offer
Brentford right-back Maxime Colin has rejected a new contract offer and says his future beyond this summer looks uncertain.
The Bees have signed a new right-back in Henrik Dalsgaard and Colin, 25, admits he does not know what the club’s intentions are for him.
He said: “I knew one month or so ago that they were looking for a new right-back.
“I can’t say the reason they signed him. The question is for the directors of football. They wanted a new right-back.
“I can’t say that if they bring in a right-back it’s because they want me to leave or they expect me to leave. I don’t know.
“We were talking about a new contract but I haven’t signed anything yet. They offered me something but I didn’t accept. We are still talking but not much at the moment.
“I am sure we will talk more when I come back. We will see what happens then, now we have three right-backs with Josh Clarke, the new one and myself.
“I still have two years remaining on my contract so it’s not like I am free in the summer. We will see what will happen in this market.
“The gaffer is happy with me, how I play and I feel really good at Brentford. I’m happy here.”
Bees confirm Dalsgaard’s arrival
Brentford have confirmed the signing of right-back Henrik Dalsgaard from Zulte Waregem.
The Bees will pay around £930,000 for the Denmark international, who has signed a three-year contract at Griffin Park.
“Henrik is a player that we have been looking at for some time and someone we believe can improve the squad,” boss Dean Smith told the club’s website.
