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AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has signalled an end to his club's attempts to bring Andriy Shevchenko back to the San Siro from Chelsea. The 30-year-old Ukraine star struggled to find top form during his first season at Stamford Bridge, prompting Berlusconi to try and tempt Shevchenko to return Italy. However, Berlusconi admitted on the Rossoneri's TV station: "We don't feel able to make any offer which can please Chelsea. There are insurmountable obstacles tied to the player's value. I'm very tied to Sheva and I have always expressed my approval for his possible return. We want to reinforce our attacking quartet. We tried to sign Ronaldinho, but Barcelona president Joan Laporta declared him not for sale. However we are in talks about two attackers, two champions, and we are confident at least one can play with us."

Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz is desperate to leave the Bavarian giants, despite being handed a shine due to injuries at the Allianz Arena. The 25-year-old Paraguayan had fallen down the pecking order with Bayern after their busy summer in the transfer market, but is now back in the frame as Luca Toni, Lukas Podolski and Jan Schlaudraff are all currently sidelined. However, a determined Santa Cruz told Kicker: "It is hard to imagine staying longer. The club who is buying me wants me to integrate with them as quick as possible. I hope the transfer goes through this week." Manchester City are believed to be leading the hunt for the South American, who has been with Bayern since 1999, but has rarely been a first-choice pick.

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has insisted that he has never wanted to leave the Camp Nou, despite a summer of rumours linking him with a number of major clubs across Europe. The 26-year-old Cameroon star has been linked with AC Milan, Arsenal and Liverpool, but says that he is more than content with Barca. Eto'o told reporters: "There has only been speculation. People have spoken about me and for me, but I still have a contract and I'm really looking forward to playing with Barcelona next season. All the interest makes me feel good and proud, but I have not thought about being transferred to another club. I'm happy at Barcelona. I've lived all my live in Spain and it's a difficult country to leave - I can't think of leaving Spain nowadays. I am very happy being at the best club in the world and with the best players in the world. I didn't feel like leaving even when it was a bad season for the club. I feel the same way now as I did when I first signed for the club."

Fulham midfielder Michael Brown is set to leave the club in the near future, after being left out of the squad for the pre-season tour of Hong Kong. The 30-year-old has been linked with a move north to join Wigan Athletic and Cottagers boss Lawrie Sanchez has confirmed that Brown is on his way out. He said: "Michael Brown is not with us on this tour, at this moment in time he is talking to another club and discussions are ongoing." Brown moved to Craven Cottage in January 2006 from Spurs, having previously made his name with Sheffield United and Manchester City.