Problem: Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano was in the stands at Loftus Road on Saturday to watch Hull City take on QPR. Amalfitano  is available on a free transfer after falling out with coach Marcelo Bielsa and being told to stay away from training. The 29-year-old is in London with West Ham, Hull, Sunderland and Crystal Palace all interested. Show off: Morgan Amalfitano plays a pass with the outside of his foot in a friendly for Marseille. Amalfitano impressed while on loan at West Brom last seasn, scoring four goals for the Baggies in 31 appearances. He has been capped once at international level by France, appearing as a substitute and providing the assist for Florent Malouda's winner in a 2-1 victory against Germany in February 2012. Premier League quality: Amalfitano, left, impressed at points for West Brom while on loan at the Hawthorns.
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Answer: The former West Brom loanee was in London to watch match at Loftus Road. He has been made available on a free transfer by Marseille after falling out with new boss Marcelo Bielsa. Hull, Crystal Palace and West Ham are also interested in acquiring him.


Problem: Four days after an al Qaeda-linked group claimed responsibility for targeting an oil tanker, the United Arab Emirates government has acknowledged that it was indeed attacked, state media said Friday. The government had earlier said the tanker was passing through the Strait of Hormuz when it was exposed to a high wave as a result of an earthquake shock. However, the state news agency WAM reported, the tanker "was the target of a terrorist attack while passing through international waters near the Strait of Hormuz." Workers fixed the damage to the vessel and the attack caused no human injuries or oil spills, the agency said. The militant Islamist group claimed responsibility for the explosion aboard the oil tanker on Monday. In a statement posted on various websites that regularly carry messages from al Qaeda leaders, the Abdullah Azzam Brigades included a picture of a man they claimed carried out a suicide attack on the tanker on July 28. The group said the attack was intended to "strike an economic blow to the infidels." It is believed to be behind several attacks in the Middle East, including the October 2004 attack on a hotel and nearby camp sites in Egypt that killed more than three dozen people. The statement from the Abdullah Azzam Brigades said the attack on the tanker was the "conquest of Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman" -- a reference to the imprisoned blind cleric who inspired the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York.
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Answer: State agency says attack was terror-related. At first, United Arab Emirates officials had denied terror link. Tanker was targeted while passing through Strait of Hormuz.


Problem: According to reports in Spain Real Madrid have won the race to sign Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva, who had also been linked with a move to Arsenal. News of Silva's arrival will delight fans at the Bernabeu after he revealed Madrid were one of his two favourite teams in Europe - along with Spanish rivals Barcelona. What kind of player is he? A very modern Brazilian – not a flair player but unflappable in the holding midfield role. He can dictate the pace of a game and organize a team. He has a great first touch and good awareness. And he’s only 21 so he has plenty of years ahead of him to adjust to European football. He also has a reputation for being level-headed and willing to learn and improve – essential if he’s to fit in at a big club and learn a new language. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Lucas Silva score 35 yard screamer for Cruzeiro! Real Madrid have. The 21-year-old currently plies his trade in the Brazilian top tier for league champions Cruzeiro. And he’s done well in Brazil? Cruzeiro have just won the league there and his consistent displays throughout the season were important in that success. He was named in the league’s team of the season at the end of the campaign. Price? Cruzeiro president Gilvan de Pinho Tavares has said he will not negotiate for anything less than £12million. He also knows there are several clubs interested with Real Madrid, Inter and Arsenal all keen. What’s his preference? He has been quoted as saying that his favourite teams in Europe are Madrid and Barcelona. But that answer may well differ according to who is asking. He has also said the European-based player he models himself on is Yaya Toure. After a consistent performances for his club the Cruzeiro man featured in the Serie A team of the season. Modelling himself on Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure Silva could be on his way to the Premier League. Does he get forward as well as Toure? He only scored three times last season for his club but he did score in the Under 20 Toulon tournament for Brazil against England last May. Brazil went on to beat France in the final and he was one of the stand-out performers. He is not as attacking a player as Toure but he doesn’t just sit; he brings the ball out from the back. Has he played for Brazil yet? He has moved up to the Under 23s and will step up to the senior team soon without doubt. He will definitely be part of the Olympic team at Rio 2016. He’s not the finished product though? Not by any means. Cruzeiro’s previous coach Celso Roth wanted to loan him out for experience and it was only when Marcelo Oliveira took over as manager that he became first choice. So another project for Arsenal if Wenger lands him then? Real Madrid seem pretty convinced they have him but who knows? It’s a long road to the first team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Arsene Wenger would certainly be able to offer him first team football sooner so that may persuade him to turn his back on Madrid and move to London.
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According to Spanish press Lucas Silva has signed for Real Madrid. Silva had been linked with a move to Premier League side Arsenal. The 21-year-old Brazilian plays in a holding midfield role for Cruzeiro. Featured in Brazilian Serie A team of the season after consistent displays. Silva said he bases himself on Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.