Moura to Man Utd? Sahin to Arsenal FC? Moses to Chelsea FC? Saturday's transfer round-up

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Saturday's round up of the top transfer stories from the past 24 hours...

- Manchester United target Lucas Moura has confirmed he will make a decision about his future after the London 2012 Olympics.

- Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has accused the club's hierarchy of dragging their heels over new signings as Arsenal captain Robin van Persie continues to be linked with rivals Man Utd.

- Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta has told Sky Sport Italia he does not see great value in a proposed deal for Van Persie after the Italian champions last week, along with Man City and Man Utd, tabled a bid for the forward.

- However, speaking in China on Friday, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has claimed the club have received NO offers for captain Van Persie.

- Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin on a season-long loan deal, according to the Daily Mail.

- But Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists a deal for Sahin is "not close".

- Liverpool are keen on signing Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta, according to his representatives.

- Edinson Cavani, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester City, has admitted he is keen on a move to the Premier League, but has confirmed he plans to stay with Napoli next season.

- Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed the club have rejected a €20million offer for Arsenal target Santi Cazorla.

- Four Premier League clubs - two thought to be Arsenal and Chelsea - are keen on signing Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed.

- And Fiorentina have revealed they have rejected a new bid for Jovetic, but have not named which club tabled it.

- Chelsea target Victor Moses wants to hold talks with Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, according to the Daily Mail.

- West Ham are prepared to pay £18million to sign Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, according to The Guardian.

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