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Hamburg want Arsenal defender Johan Djourou to remain in Germany - either on loan or permanently

The defender spent the second half of last season with Hannover

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Hamburg must improve offer for Rafael van der Vaart say Tottenham

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Rafael van der Vaart says he will remain at Tottenham despite transfer speculation

Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has dismissed speculation that he will be returning to Hamburg as ‘just gossip’.

Hamburg would welcome Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart

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Ruud van Nistelrooy helped Malaga qualify for the Champions League

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy announces retirement

Malaga striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.

Dirk Kuyt

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Hamburg coach Thorsten Fink has described Liverpool's Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt as a "class" player.

Chelsea defender Slobodan Rajkovic signs for Hamburg

Hamburg have confirmed the signing of defender Slobodan Rajkovic for an undisclosed fee from Chelsea.

Hamburg confirm interest in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner

Hamburg have confirmed their interest in Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner but fellow Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund have quashed speculation they are chasing the striker.

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