http://www.goal.com/en/news/710/manchester-city/2009/01/19/1068702/manchester-city-claim-they-withdrew-from-kaka-negotiations-with-

Just about to say the same thing.

West Ham milked the Bellamy deal for all it was worth. Well in, boys.

The man city website banner looks good...

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/mcfc/splashpage/standard.sps?itype=11643&icustompageid=24323&bg=1

what a joke

Zenit St. Petersburg Manager Dick Advocaat believes Andrei Arshavin is heading to the Premier League – but there have been reports of competition for Arsenal in the race to sign the play-maker. Arsenal have been viewed as the front-runners for Arshavin, although there are suggestions from Russia that Manchester City could move for the the 27-year-old if they fail to land Kaka' from Milan.

Lukas Podolski has agreed to re-join former club Cologne at the end of the season.

Crystal Palace Manager Neil Warnock insists he has no intention of leaving Middlesbrough target Ben Watson out of Saturday's FA Cup trip to Watford.

Tony Adams is to meet Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant to assess his commitment to joining Portsmouth. There have been suggestions Pennant would prefer a loan move to the South Coast.

Birmingham City have decided not to extend Nigel Quashie's stay at St Andrew's.

Fulham may rescue Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson from his Eastlands troubles. The Cottagers are also monitoring Valencia winger Vicente Rodriguez. Although Dickson Etuhu could be in his way out.

Benjani, Elano, Richard Dunne, Ched Evans, Felipe Calceido, Tal Ben Haim, Javier Garrido, Michael Ball will all follow Johnson out of the Manchester City exit door.

Internazionale manager Jose Mourinho has rubbished reports of a move for Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

Newcastle midfielder Geremi has committed himself to the Magpies, dismissing links to Benfica.

Villarreal's Diego Forlan will strengthen Aston Villa's Champions League push.

Newcastle United have revived interest in Lucas Neill.

British broad-sheet "The Times." claims that Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari is plotting a move for either Benfica's Angel Di Maria and Wigan Athletic's Luis Antonio Valencia.

According to press reports from England, Hamburger S.V. Manager Martin Jol has made Tottenham Hotspur's Tom Huddlestone his top target in the January transfer window.

The Sun claims that Geremi Njitap, the out-of-favour Newcastle United midfielder, has become irritated by the delay in his proposed €2.5 million switch to Besiktas.

According to The Sun, Chelsea are pondering over a possible loan deal for either Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant or Tottenham Hotspur's David Bentley.

It has been reported on more than one occasion over the past few weeks that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in acquiring Adriano and Marco Materazzi from Inter Milan.

Late last night, Milan President, Silvio Berlusconi, confirmed that the club’s star man, Kaka', would be staying put in the fashion capital, after calling off the Brazilian’s reported deal to Manchester City at the very last moment.

Catania's tough tackling midfielder Marco Biagianti has reportedly attracted interest from several clubs, including A.C. Milan.

Reports in the North-East of England indicate that Shay Given has finally had enough of the turbulence and trauma surrounding the club and is ready to pack his bags and leave.

Hull City's on-loan Jamaican International Marlon King could be set for an exit from the K.C. Stadium as the Tigers' Premier League dream starts to become just a little frayed.

Former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has made it clear that he has no intention of taking over the reigns at Feyenoord.

Eredivisie outfit Roda are interested in signing Belgian defender Kris de Wree.

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger has dismissed Adebayor and Van Persie exit rumours.

Unsettled Firoentina striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo is considering a move to join West Ham United, his agent has confirmed today.

Fulham acquistitions very smart. Johnson is quality, I'd tip him to play for England numerous times and Vicente is an absolute gun, very under-rated. I think Valencia would be expecting alot for him.

Half of those are key players, half new signings. Half not probable.

I think that these two are a bit above Tottenham, Adriano might need the move but I'm pretty sure Materazzi will be staying.

Diego Forlan is at Atletico and has been since 07.
Johnston is a great player as is Vicente but I disagree I reckon they could snap him up for about 7 or 8 million

We could get Vicente. Shotty Elano too.

Isn't he injured a fair bit?

What would you know?? You still think Forlan is at Villareal.

Why would we want Vicente when we've got Riera, who's been better this season.
And why would we want Elano when we've got Alonso (and I'm an Elano fan saying this).

Re: Vicente. He's struggled a little on the left since Silva's come into his own over the last 18 months or so.

Yes but he is a quality player and just needs some confidence

He has the confidence. He just lacks the consistancy and bottle to push Silva for a spot.

Reports from Italy suggest that Spurs are considering a move for Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso.

Inter and Spurs have been linked to each other a whole lot.

So have a lot of teams. Nothing seems to be happening though.

Almeida is latest loan link

With striking options limited and Everton's lack of potency underlined at Anfield on Monday evening, David Moyes is again being linked with moves to bring in reinforcements on loan.

This time it's Werder Bremen forward Hugo Almeida, the 24 year-old Portuguese striker who has notched 17 goals in 57 appearances for the German club since signing from Porto in 2007. The Guardian report that Everton have made a loan-deal offer to Bremen. The same article also suggests that Moyes will tie up the £200,000 capture of Irish right back Seamus Coleman before the weekend. Guardian.

Not bad for a striker and a loan seems like a good option.

He's hardly the prolific solution to Everton's lack of striking potency.

i think he did score a great freekick against inter for porto so he should be decent although cahill is better upfront.

So why would you buy a player that isn't any better than the various strikers you've already got?? That's hardly going to take the team forwards or help improve things is it??

thats why he is on loan...ie cover up like that stupid ecquadorian striker we had on loan...now injured.

Castillo is a central midfielder, not a striker.

but why not loan someone better?? loan someone who brings something to the team rather than patching up holes? Show some ambition.

really...i havnt really noticed since he's only played 1 or so games and he scored a cracking goal in one of those games so i assumed he was a striker.

Everton are considering a loan move for Portugal international striker Hugo Almeida. (Daily Post 0841 GMT)

Tottenham are lining up Inter Milan's Italian international Marco Materazzi. (SkySport.com 0827 GMT)

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda is being lined up by Spanish club Villarreal who are preparing a £9m bid. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham have clinched the signing of Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini for around £1m. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he wants to return to previous club Marseille. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and midfielder Cesc Fabregas are being lined up by Real Madrid. (Daily Star)

Arsenal's hopes of signing Zenit St Petersburg's Russian forward Andrei Arshavin appear to have collapsed. (The Times)

Manchester City could now join the race to sign Arshavin. (Telegraph)

Sevilla's £20m rated left-back Fernando Navarro is being tracked by Liverpool. (Telegraph)

Celtic have agreed a £1.2m fee for Manchester City's 20-year-old Welsh international striker Ched Evans. (Express)

Celtic have given the green light for defender Darren O'Dea to join Burnley on loan. (Daily Mail)

Robinho is facing a massive £320,000 fine for walking out on the club this week. (Daily Star)

Newcastle pair Charles N'Zogbia and Andy Carroll have been involved in a furious training-ground bust-up and had to be dragged apart. (Various)

ahh, no way in hell

20m for a left back. I dont care who you are, pass.

The 3rd Inter defender being linked to Spurs.

9m for Malouda. Id do it if we hadnt have signed Reira.

Chelsea paid 16mil for Bosingwa

Yeah. Hes good. But I wouldnt have paid 16mil for him either. We're not made of money either.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt is a £10m target for Italian giants Juventus. (Corriere dello Sport 1106 GMT)

Manchester City are tracking Chelsea's 24-year-old Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic. (Goal.com 1046 GMT)

Newcastle United are set to table a £15m bid for Atalanta striker Sergio Floccari. (Sportmediaset 1110 GMT)

Manchester City are set to complete the £15m signing of Hamburg's Holland international Nigel de Jong. (MailOnline.co.uk 1042 GMT)

Portsmouth have declared their interest in former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Viera. (SkySports.com 0941 GMT)

who arent man city after

the dirk kuyt one is interesting, though i dont know if anything would happen

I dont know about cash. I'd prefer a swap. 10mil isnt gonna get you much these days. I think dirk kuyt is worth more to us but I dont think any higher would be a fair price for anyone else. Giovinco for Kuyt+5m?

Perhaps accept the 10mil and start talking to some of valencias wingers. Joaquin, Vicente, Silva.. Navas from Sevilla, Capel. I think it'd have to be a spaniard.