Leixoes bring in Brazilian youngster

Leixoes have signed Brazilian youngster Caue. The 21 year old midfielder has signed a 4 year contract and arrived at the Estadio do Mar yesterday. Caue should be ready to practise today with his new teammates.

Sporting win friendly over Atletico Cacem

Sporting have won their friendly earleir today over III Division team Atletico Cacem 3-0. Helder Postiga opened the scoring for Sporting before new recruit Matias Fernandez made it 2-0 for the Lions. Magalhaes scored in his own net to push the score up to 3-0 and the final result

Nacional pick up keeper Elisson

Nacional have picked up 22 year old keeper Elisson this past week as the Madeira club looks to reinforce the team for the Europa League play. Elisson played the previous season in Brazil with Cruzeiro.

Leidson signs on with Sporting until 2012

Sporting have signed long time striker Leidson until 2012. Leidson and Sporting have come to the agreement recently and all thats required is for Leidson to put the pen to paper. Leidson led Sporting last season with 17 goals and Sporting will look for more of the same as they look to qualify for the Group Stage of the Champions League

FC Porto want $30M for Bruno Alves sale

FC Porto will only let Bruno Alves go if a team is willing to pay $30 million euros for the central defender. Porto's President is not willing to negotiate on that figure, rumours have it that Barcelona and AC Milan are the front runners in the Alves sweepstakes

Maritimo look to bring back Makukula

Maritimo look to bring back former striker Makukula to the Madeira team. Maritimo are currently in negotiations with Benfica for the players rights, Makukula last played for Maritimo in the 2007/08 season before being purchased by Benfica.

Benfica re-sign striker Nuno Gomes

Benfica have re-signed their striker and captain Nuno Gomes until 2011. Rui Costa had stated that he would have Gomes signed before his contract was up and delivered. Nuno Gomes looks now to finish his career with Benfica.

FC Porto reject Marseille bid for Lucho

FC Porto have rejected Marseille's bid for Lucho Gonzalvez. Marseille have offered Porto 15 million euros for the Argentian but Porto are not happy with the offer and feel the Lucho is worth more, negotiations continue

Livorno monitor Nuno Gomes situation

Livorno are monitoring Benfica's Nuno Gomes as Gomes contract expires at the end of June and the Italian club look to make a swoop for the attacking forward. Livorno are one of a few clubs said to be looking at Nuno Gomes

Braga pick up Amadora's Ney

Braga have gotten another reinforcenment for this upcoming season in Amadora's Ney. The 28 year old Brazilian plays many positions and was primarily used in the left back position by Amadora last season

FC Porto in Argentina for Bergessio

FC Porto has gone to Argentina to get Gonzalo Bergessio to be part of next seasons squad and a possible replacement to Lisandro Lopez. Porto is in negotiations for the 24 year old forward with San Lorenzo. This would be Bergessio's second stint in Portugal after a failed attempt in 2007 with Benfica but since going back to Argentina Bergessio has been on fire in the Argentian League and was even called up to the National side by Diego Maradona this year.

Rio Ave pick up Joao Tomas from Boavista

Rio Ave have picked up striker Joao Tomas from Boavista for this upcoming season. Joao Tomas was the third leading scorer in the Liga De Honra last season with twelve goals.

Nacional send Nene to Cagliari

Nacional have sold last seasons Superliga leading scorer Nene to Italian club Cagliari for $4.5 million euro. Nene is said to have signed a four year contract with the Italian side and Nacional may yet receive Danielle Magliocchetti on loan for the season as well.

CSKA Moscow in hunt for Porto's Helton

CSKA Moscow is looking at Porto's keeper Helton. FC Porto having acquired Beto in the last week has made the Brazilian keeper expandable this off season. CSKA's Brazilian coach Zico is keen in bringing his countrymen to the Russian capital

FC Porto lock up Leixoes Beto

FC Porto have moved in and swooped Leixoes and PSNL's Superliga Goalie of the Year this past season Beto. Porto has signed Beto to a four year contract after his great season between the pipes with Leixoes. The signing of the 27 year old keeper could signal a move by Porto of their current keeper Helton