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| Andriy Yarmolenko is happy at Kiev but would leave if an offer came |
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Andriy Yarmolenko remains keen on a move to "some of the top championships" despite signing a new deal at Dynamo Kiev.
The Ukraine international, who has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, put pen to paper on a five-year deal.
But he has insisted he could still leave if a "serious proposal" arrives.
He said: "I still want to try my hand at some of the top championships as part of one of the strongest European clubs," he said.
"I know that if Dynamo do receive a really serious proposal, we will find an option that will suit all parties.
"Frankly, I really want for my club received adequate training compensation. I could have soon left for free, but I felt that on my part it would be wrong."
Kevin Strootman has extended his contract at Roma, according to president James Pallotta.
The Dutchman is on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for the third time.
He was a transfer target for Manchester United due to the link with manager Louis van Gaal, who he played under he was in charge of the Netherlands.
But despite Strootman's injury woes, Pallotta has faith in the 25-year-old.
He said: "No question that Kevin would still be a player of the team if he was fit.
"I have never had a discussion regarding Kevin leaving. In fact, we extended his contract as a sign of how we feel about him.
"In numerous discussions with Kevin, the only thing he continually repeats to me is how much Roma has done for him and he hasn't been able to do the same for Roma.
"Every time I answer him and tell him that's a stupid statement.
"Every day he is part of Roma on and off the field, he does something for Roma."
Barcelona have joined the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu.
Arsenal were linked with a £30m raid for the Turkish midfielder but according to talkSPORT the Catalan club are ready to get the player in January when their transfer ban ends.
Calhanoglu was one of the key men for Turkey as they sealed qualification for Euro 2016 last week.
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