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sydneycroatia58 wrote:Quote:[size=6] Mascherano drops Inter hint[/size] Liverpool star Javier Mascherano has hinted he would be interested in a move to be reunited with Rafa Benitez at Inter Milan. Mascherano is believed to be one of Benitez's top targets as the former Liverpool boss prepares for life in Italy. Argentine ace Mascherano admits he would consider a move to Inter if Benitez came calling for him describing the Spanish coach as his 'teacher.' "Me to Inter? Ask Benitez. He is the one who knows more," said Mascherano "Rafa is my teacher. I learned so much from him since I came to play in Europe. "I am learning Italian, but I don't know anything about Inter. Does Benitez want me? You should ask him as he would know more than me." Talks Mascherano's Italian agent, Marco Piccioli indicated a move is close as he has held talks with Inter. "There has already been a first contact with (Inter sporting director) Marco Branca," said Piccioli. "We are evaluating the move hard and in the next few days we will have a new meeting to better establish the details of this transfer deal." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6213881,00.html :shock: Would have thought Rafa would have been in for Lucas before Mascherano. ;)
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Yeah, I'd much rather rafa moved for the undroppable Lucas and forked over 20m for him...
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30million minimum, thanks.
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Come on, for 20m we could re-invest in Veloso and VDV and be laughing.
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yes take lucas... much prefer to have mascherano stay tho.
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Quote:[size=6] Gourcuff expects Koscielny exit[/size] Lorient coach Christian Gourcuff has admitted he expects Laurent Koscielny to join Arsenal this summer. Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed an approach for the 24-year-old centre-back. Koscielny is still under contract with the Ligue 1 side but they could be forced to let him move to England if Arsenal meet their asking price. Lorient picked Koscielny up from second division side Tours FC last summer and Gourcuff is readying himself to go scouring the lower leagues again. "Laurent will leave," Gourcuff told L'Equipe. Pay "If Arsenal really want him, they will pay the right fee. "To replace him we will do what we're used to doing - even if the transfer fee will not be re-invested on a new central defender." Lorient could also see Arnold Mvuemba move on with this summer. They hope to agree a new deal with the 25-year-old midfielder, who is now a free agent, but he has also been attracting interest from Bordeaux, Monaco and Paris St Germain. But Gourcuff has already begun to compensate for the loss of Koscielny with Arsenal youngster Francis Coquelin set to join Lorient on loan. The France Under-19 international will have medical before putting pen to paper with Les Merlus, who resume training on Monday. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6218693,00.html I'm always excited when Wenger really chases a young unknown quantity like this. They usually always turn out brilliant.
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Koscielny is inconsistent, and he'll cost a fair fee given that he only just joined Lorient.
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Quote:Petrov joins Bolton Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov has agreed to join Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The 31-year-old was released from City this summer after his contract at Eastlands expired, with manager Roberto Mancini deciding not to renew terms. Petrov's signing will be seen as something of a coup for the Trotters in capturing a player with proven ability and who impressed in his early days in the Premier League after joining from Atletico Madrid. He becomes Bolton boss Owen Coyle's first full signing of the summer at the Reebok Stadium, with the former Burnley managed expected to make more additions in the coming months. Petrov initially enjoyed a successful stint in then-manager Sven Goran Eriksson's City team, however once the Swede departed and the big-money takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group took place, the midfielder saw his chances become more limited by new players and a succession of injuries. Overall he made 66 appearances for City, scoring 12 goals, some of which were outstanding strikes with his powerful left foot and he has also won 77 caps for his country. He joins Bolton on 1st July under the Bosman ruling and he had also been linked with a move to Aston Villa. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_6221396,00.html Could be a good signing. Quality player just so unlucky with injuries.
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Arsenal will eventually give up their bid to hold on to playmaker Cesc Fabregas and allow his move to the Nou Camp, says outgoing Barcelona president Joan Laporta. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/cesc-fabregas/7843309/Arsenal-will-give-in-and-sell-Cesc-Fabregas-says-Barcelonas-Joan-Laporta.htmlFulham striker Bobby Zamora wants to stay at Craven Cottage and looks set to reject moves by Birmingham City to land his signature this summer. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Fulham-striker-Bobby-Zamora-to-reject-Birmingham-to-stay-at-Craven-Cottage-article484735.htmlManchester City are on the verge of tying up midfielder Yaya Toure's £27m move from Barcelona. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-close-in-on-27m-deal-for-Barcelona-star-Yaya-Toure-article484139.htmlThe spending spree continues at Eastlands, with Manchester City said to have beaten Chelsea to 24-year-old Spain and Valencia forward David Silva's signature for £29m. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1288427/Manchester-City-beat-Chelsea-race-sign-29m-Valencia-forward-David-Silva.htmlArsenal are keeping an eye on Lokomotiv Moscow left-back Renat Yanbaev after a string of European clubs show their interest in Gunners defender Gael Clichy. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1288455/Arsenal-eye-Lokomotiv-Moscow-left-Renat-Yanabev-amid-fears-Gael-Clichy-catch-runaway-train-Barcelona.htmlSunderland look set to lose out on their bid to sign Heiko Westermann after the defender says he wants to stick with German side Schalke. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2010/article-1288452/Schalke-defender-Heiko-Westermann-snubs-6m-Sunderland.htmlEngland midfielder Joe Cole is set to reject Arsenal and join Manchester United after being released by Chelsea. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3023543/Joe-Cole-tells-pals-he-fancies-a-move-to-Manchester-United.htmlWigan are hoping to finally seal the £6.5m transfer of Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1288460/Wigan-close-6-5m-Estudiantes-hitman-Mauro-Boselli.htmlCrystal Palace have offered captain Shaun Derry a new contract, despite him having agreed in principle to join QPR and with Ipswich also expressing an interest. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1288465/Crystal-Palace-offer-captain-Shaun-Derry-new-deal-bid-fend-QPR-Ipswich.htmlCoventry and QPR are considering signing former Hull striker Marlon King when he comes out of prison this summer following his sentence for sexual assault. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1288449/Coventry-City-set-offer-Wigan-striker-Marlon-King-deal-ahead-prison-release.htmlStriker Robbie Blake is in talks with Hearts after being released by Burnley. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Former-Burnley-star-Robbie-Blake-in-talks-with-Hearts-article484599.htmlFormer Hearts defender Jose Goncalves has denied pricing himself out of a Bosman free transfer to Rangers because of his excessive wage demands. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2010/06/22/i-m-not-too-greedy-for-rangers-insists-target-jose-goncalves-86908-22350547/
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Barca are doing a nice job of being as arrogant as Real Madrid in the Fabregas affair.
29m for Silva seems a bit light on, especially since they just sold Villa...
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Quote:[size=6] Cole not set for United[/size] Manchester United have ruled out making a bid for Joe Cole, according to Sky Sports sources. Cole is a free agent after he failed to agree a new contract at Chelsea. The midfielder, currently in South Africa with England, has insisted he is leaving talks of his future down to his representatives. Arsenal and Manchester City emerged as favourites to sign Cole earlier this summer, but lately it was Man United who were widely reported to have won the race to land him on a free transfer. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp said earlier this week that he felt a deal to take Cole to United was all but done. But now Sky Sports sources understand that Cole will not be heading to Old Trafford this summer. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_6224591,00.html :lol: Harry Redknap. It's unbelievable how much shit that man talks. First he says he'd love to sign Joe Cole. Then he says he thinks a deal already has been done. Then he says he's still interested in him and then he says United have signed him:lol:
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What's the bet 'Arry's already signed him? :lol:
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Quote:Barca linked with Mata swoopBarcelona have reportedly agreed a deal with Valencia for Spanish forward Juan Mata. The 22-year-old has impressed over the past few seasons with Valencia, although the likes of David Villa and David Silva captured most of the headlines. Still Barca look to have opted for Mata ahead of team-mate Silva, and are ready to pay €20million. Some sources claim that Barca have decided that they were also not willing to take a risk on Manchester City's Robinho. New president Sandro Rosell is understood to have taken charge of the negotiations and it will see Barca and Valencia strike a second deal in the space of a month, following the purchase of David Villa. Pedro happy Meanwhile, Barca starlet Pedro has joined the chorus of Catalan voices urging Cesc Fabregas to return to Camp Nou. The Arsenal skipper is another wanted by Barca and they still hope he will sign over the summer. "Cesc is doing fantastic, he's thinking only about the national team and he's relaxed," he told Marca. "Of course I would like to have him at Barca. "He has been playing away (from Spain) for a long time, he knows the club and he would adapt quickly." Pedro also welcomed the recently signed Villa, saying: "He's a great player, a great striker who scores lots of goals. His movement is very good and he will adapt very quickly to the team. "He'll be great. His arrival is extraordinary news for us." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11827_6224389,00.html
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19.26 According to reports in Spain, Valencia winger David Silva has agreed terms on a five-year contract with Manchester City. The two clubs are now discussing a fee, with City either paying £20.7million and sending Roque Santa Cruz to Valencia, or £26.4million if the Paraguayan striker doesn't want to move.
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Quote:[size=6] Cavani dreaming of Inter[/size] Edinson Cavani is hoping he can complete a move to Inter Milan, allowing him to challenge for honours. His current employers, Palermo, have admitted that they are prepared to cash in on the Uruguay international striker this summer. That has alerted numerous clubs to his availability, with Serie A champions Inter believed to be leading the chase. That is fine with Cavani, as he would relish the opportunity to test himself at Giuseppe Meazza. "As a player I have two dreams: to do well at the World Cup and to wear the shirt of Inter Milan," the 23-year-old told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "It would be nice to stay in Italy fighting for the Scudetto (league title) and the Champions League with the Nerazzurri. "I think (Palermo president Maurizio) Zamperini is like a father to me. But our president is also a skilled accountant. "From my sale, and perhaps that of Simon Kjaer, he will be collecting a lot of money and that would be a nice gift for him." Ambition Should Cavani secure a switch to Inter he will link up with Rafa Benitez, and the South American believes the Spaniard is the ideal candidate to carry on the good work of Jose Mourinho in Milan. He added: "Rafa Benitez? He is a coach who knows how to win and is accustomed to working at prestigious clubs. I think he is a choice in line with the ambition of Inter." Cavani is also confident that he could be a success at Inter, believing he has matured into a versatile frontman. "Today I am a striker who can adapt to different roles," he said. "Put it this way, I would like to become the Wayne Rooney of Inter Milan. I want to be a striker who can play many roles." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11854_6225997,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Weiss flattered by Toon interest[/size] Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss would be flattered by reported interest from Newcastle, according to his agent Juraj Venglos. The St James' Park have been linked with move for the 20-year-old Slovakia international, who has helped his side reach the last 16 of the World Cup in South Africa. In January, Weiss joined Bolton on loan, making 13 appearances and contributed to Owen Coyle's side avoiding relegation from the top flight. Venglos told TASR: "Vladimir would surely be flattered by the chance to play regularly at a club as big as Newcastle United. "I know of Newcastle's interest only from the media. In any case, Vladmimir naturally wants to play at a good club, but he will have to make a decision himself. "Whether there is any truth in it or not, one thing is for sure - any possible negotiations will begin only after the World Cup." Weiss moved to Manchester City in 2006 and proved to be an instant hit at Eastlands, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2007. The youngster had to wait until 2009 before scoring his first senior goal against Arsenal in the Carling Cup. In the same year, the promising Slovakian signed a new contract at City, keeping him at the club until 2012. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6228692,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Inter eye Melo not Mascherano[/size] Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has revealed they have turned their attention from Javier Mascherano to Felipe Melo. The Nerazzurri were being strongly linked with Mascherano, who almost left Liverpool for Barcelona last summer, and initial discussions had begun with the Argentinian midfielder's camp. However, the Italian champions have baulked at Liverpool's asking price for the 26-year-old, thought to be around £25million. Instead, Moratti admits they are now weighing up a move for Juventus midfielder Melo, who like Mascherano is currently on World Cup duty. Intriguing "Mascherano is a strong player, but it is unlikely that he will arrive," he said. "He simply costs too much and it is not certain that Liverpool will sell. "Melo is an intriguing idea and one that we are working on." The Brazil international, also 26, could be made available as he has struggled to hit top form since his £20million move to Juve from Fiorentina last summer. Moratti insists strike pair Mario Balotelli and Diego Milito will not be leaving Inter this summer, though. Brazilian right-back Maicon could follow Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid, however, as new Inter coach Rafa Benitez begins the unenviable task of following Mourinho's Treble-winning success with Inter last season. Repeat effort "Balotelli is our future and Milito won't move," Moratti added. "Maicon? We'll have to wait and see about him. "We want to start the new season again as we ended the last one. We want to win everything possible next term. "I'm convinced that we can win the Scudetto for the next two years, but in order to stay in contention in the Champions League then we'll need a real top signing." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6228225,00.html
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1020 BST: Arsenal are thought to be considering a £12m bid for Liverpool winger Ryan Babel. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/23/arsenal-consider-shock-12m-liverpool-star-bid-wenger-looks-to-bag-long-term-target-ryan-babel/1120 BST: Former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is on Fulham's shortlist to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager, should he join Liverpool. Sven-Goran Eriksson, Mark Hughes and Tony Mowbray:lol: are the others being considered. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/06/25/1994438/alan-curbishley-joins-four-man-fulham-shortlist-to-succeed1430 BST: Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has dismissed speculation that he is about to leave the club. Holloway is currently negotiating a new contract with the Seasiders after overseeing their promotion to the Premier League last season. He told the Blackpool Gazette: "Anyone that thinks I would walk out on the club must be mad. The negotiations have gone on for a few weeks, but we are pretty close to sorting it out I think. We are still in talks." http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Holloway-I39m-going-nowhere.6384194.jpNew Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh wants the Gunners to sign his ex-Bordeaux team-mate Yoann Gourcuff. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3028826/Marouane-Chamakh-wants-Arsenal-to-Yoann-Gourcuff.htmlBrazil forward Robinho has told Manchester City he wants to leave the club. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Robinho-tells-Manchester-City-I-want-to-quit-article493173.htmlLiverpool have their sights on Wolves keeper Wayne Hennessey and will make an improved after after a £2m bid was rejected. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3028837/Wayne-Hennessey-is-a-shock-target-for-Liverpool.htmlBlackburn have told defender Zurab Khizanishvili to find a new club http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3028846/Zurab-Khizanishvili-to-leave-Blackburn.htmlEverton are interested in Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3028807/David-Moyes-wants-to-sign-Steven-Ireland.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill may move for Celtic winger Aiden McGeady. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-line-up-Celtic-star-Aiden-McGeady-as-replacement-for-Manchester-City-bound-James-Milner-article491643.htmlHull will give Jimmy Bullard a £2m golden handshake so he can leave the relegated club. Celtic and West Brom are keen on the midfielder. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Hull-to-pay-Jimmy-Bullard-almost-2m-to-leave-the-club-article492691.htmlMiddlesbrough are poised to sign Charlton captain Nicky Bailey after agreeing a fee of £1.4m. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Charlton-captain-Nicky-Bailey-to-join-Middlesbrough-next-week-article492187.htmlValencia have asked for Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz as a makeweight in the deal for David Silva. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289351/Valencia-want-Roque-Santa-Cruz-David-Silvas-29m-Manchester-City.html#ixzz0roQjmuurCesc Fabregas has re-affirmed his desire to join Barcelona after fresh talks with Arsenal. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289345/Cesc-Fabregas-tells-Arsene-Wenger-wants-leave-Arsenal-Barcelona-plan-35m-bid.html#ixzz0roQ68wqYStoke City have emerged as the favourites to sign Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley despite interest from Celtic, Roma, West Ham, Everton, Panathinaikos, Galatasaray and Fenerbache. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289381/Stoke-City-set-beat-Roma-Celtic-signature-Cardiff-star-Joe-Ledley.html#ixzz0roR9YyBlLazio are lining up an £8m double bid for Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng and Nadir Belhadj. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289355/Lazio-chase-8m-Portsmouth-duo-Nadir-Belhadj-Kevin-Prince-Boateng.htmlSunderland will sign Egypt right-back Ahmed Al-Muhammadi on loan for a season from Egyptian club ENPPI, beating off late interest from West Brom. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289378/Sunderland-beat-West-Brom-land-Egypt-star-Ahmed-Al-Muhammadi.htmlHamburg are ready to offer Rangers £5.25m for Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra. (Various) Rangers have denied receiving a bid from Bundesliga club Hamburg for defender Madjid Bougherra after an agent claimed all the details had been agreed. (Daily Record)
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1500 BST: Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has admitted he is unsure about his future on Merseyside. Reports have suggested that Kuyt, who is at the World Cup with the Netherlands, will follow the former Reds manager Rafael Benitez to Inter Milan. He said: "I still have a two-year contract. My focus is on the World Cup. I'm still happy to play at Liverpool but who knows what happens in the future?" (Press Association) Tottenham are in negotiations with Palermo in a bid to take Danish centre-back Simon Kjaer and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani to White Hart Lane, with the Italian side hoping to bank £28m for the pair. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289569/Tottenham-set-make-double-swoop-Palermo-duo-Simon-Kjaer-Edinson-Cavani.htmlMexico winger Pablo Barrera, who plays in his native country for Pumas, has welcomed interest from Manchester United and Spurs as the 23-year-old eyes a summer move to the Premier League. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289510/Mexico-winger-Pablo-Barrera-welcomes-Manchester-United-Spurs.html?ito=feeds-newsxmlUnited are also keen on £12m-rated Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles. The 27-year-old plays his club football for Porto. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/25/manchester-united-express-interest-in-12m-portuguese-international-sir-alex-ferguson-keen-on-raul-meireles/And keeping his options open, Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson is also keeping tabs on 24-year-old Spanish star Jesus Navas. The Sevilla winger would be a little more expensive thought, at £16m. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/22/manchester-united-consider-move-for-16m-spanish-international-sevilla-wing-wizard-navas-targeted/European champions Inter Milan have cooled their interest in Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano because of the asking price. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1289525/Inter-Milan-set-pull-race-Javier-Mascherano-unless-Liverpool-cut-asking-price.htmlManchester City's England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips looks to be on his way out of Eastlands because the big-spending club are unwilling to meet his £100,000-a-week wage demands. City are also close to signing Barcelona's Yaya Toure, Aston Villa's James Milner and David Silva from Valencia in a £88m refit of their midfield. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-transfer-news-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-braced-to-be-sold-following-arrivals-of-David-Villa-Yaya-Toure-and-James-Milner-article494205.htmlArsenal are interested in Stuttgart midfielder Sami Khedira, who was drafted into Germany's World Cup squad after Michael Ballack and his replacement Christian Trasch pulled out through injury. The 23-year-old would cost the Gunners in the region of £13m. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/22/arsenal-express-interest-in-14m-german-international-midfield-maestro-stuttgart-talent-khedira-interests-emirates-outfit/
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Quote:[size=6] Coyle unsure of Klasnic deal[/size] Owen Coyle feels that Bolton will be unable to bring striker Ivan Klasnic back to the club due to his current wages. The Croatian forward is set to leave French second division club Nantes after they failed to gain promotion back to Ligue 1, with them now having to sell their top earners to keep their finances in check. The 30-year-old is on a reported £60,000-a-week contract, but despite a return to the Reebok Stadium thought to be Klasnic's first choice, Trotters boss Coyle accepted that the wage bracket, as well as interest from other clubs, may leave them with no option but to concede defeat in their pursuit. "I have left it in the hands of the chairman," the Scot told the Bolton News. "It was a loan last year that involved a lot of finance. "Ivan is on a terrific contract at the moment, and not one that Bolton Wanderers Football Club could afford to pay. Wait and see "But we'll have to wait and see what happens because these things can move very quickly." Coyle has already secured the services of former Manchester City winger Martin Petrov on a free transfer and is understood to still be in pursuit of Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere for another year after an impressive short-term loan in the second half of last season. Coyle has stated his desire to bring in a natural goalscorer such as Klasnic - who scored eight goals in 12 starts for the club last term - back to Lancashire, but admitted that the possibility was now difficult. "On a football level, if it was a simple matter of picking which players I'd like to have in my squad then of course I'd bring Ivan back in a second," he added. "Ivan is a good player, a great lad and he scores goals wherever he goes." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6231951,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Kuyt reveals Reds doubts[/size] Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has admitted he is unsure where his future lies after rumours suggested he could be about to leave the club. The Dutchman - currently on duty with his national team at the World Cup finals - has been linked with a move to Serie A side Inter Milan. Any switch for the front man to Italy would see him work under Rafa Benitez, who left Liverpool in the close season after six years at the helm to take over the job vacated by Jose Mourinho. The Reds have yet to announce the Spaniard's successor, leaving Kuyt in limbo and unsure as to where he will be plying his trade next season. Wait and see "I'm just focusing myself on the World Cup," said the 29-year-old. "I still have a long-term contract with Liverpool and I'm just focused on the World Cup. What happens at Liverpool, we'll see. "I haven't spoken to him (Benitez). I've had a few text messages but they were more like 'good luck for the games' and 'well done'." Benitez's exit from the Anfield hotseat has led to uncertainty over several of Liverpool's star names, including captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres. Equal doubt remains over who will be managing the Merseysiders next season, as reports suggest Roy Hodgson, Frank Rijkaard and Didier Deschamps are the key contenders to land the position. Possibility The financial situation also adds to the turbulence and Kuyt refused to rule out making an exit after seeing the man who brought him to the club also leave. Kuyt was a £9million buy from Feyenoord in 2006 under Benitez and the player conceded the managerial position - as well Liverpool's ability to mix it in the transfer market - could be prevailing factors in his decision. When asked about a move to Inter to link up with Benitez, Kuyt said: "We have to see what happens. I also have a great time at Liverpool and I still have a two-year contract." He added: "My focus is on the World Cup but I'm still happy to play at Liverpool. But who knows what happens in the future? We have to see. "If the possibility is there...we have to see what happens with the new manager at Liverpool. Hopefully we'll get new players but we'll see what the future is for me." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6231669,00.html
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James Milner will stun Aston Villa on his return from the World Cup by handing in a written transfer request if they attempt to block his £28m move to Manchester City. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-James-Milner-plans-to-slap-in-transfer-request-to-force-through-Man-City-move-article495891.htmlChelsea are eyeing up £22m-rated Ajax striker Luis Suarez who has impressed for Uruguay at the World Cup. The 23-year-old, who scored 49 goals in 48 games last season, is also attracting attention from Manchester United, AC Milan and Juventus. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/26/chelsea-ready-to-make-move-for-22m-lethal-finisher-ancelotti-joins-chase-for-ajax-man-luis-suarez/Tottenham have joined Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan in the race to sign Sevilla's Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano, who is rated at £20m. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/858880/TOTTENHAM-ENTER-RACE-FOR-FABIANO.htmlSpurs are also poised to make an £8m move for Paris St Germain's 26-year-old midfielder Stephane Sessegnon. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Spurs-to-bid-for-8m-rated-PSG-midfielder-Stephane-Sessegnon-article496149.htmlInter Milan manager Rafael Benitez is so keen to sign Javier Mascherano from his former club Liverpool that he is ready to offer defensive midfielder Esteban Cambiasso in a player-plus-cash deal. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Inter-to-offer-Esteban-Cambiasso-to-Liverpool-in-exchange-for-Javier-Macherano-article496063.htmlBenitez also wants to take three other Liverpool players to Italy and is interested in England full-back Glen Johnson, Danish centre-back Daniel Agger and Brazilian midfielder Lucas. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/26/liverpool-set-for-audacious-29-8m-triple-swoop-inter-milan-boss-rafa-benitez-wants-agger-lucas-and-johnson/Nigel de Jong looks set to leave Manchester City once they have completed the £24m signing of Barcelona's Yaya Toure. The 25-year-old, who is currently anchoring the Dutch midfield at the World Cup, arrived at Eastlands 17 months ago in a £16m deal from Hamburg. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nigel-De-Jong-could-be-sold-from-Manchester-City-to-make-way-for-Yaya-Toure-article496043.htmlArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to stump up £32m to capture Serie A-based pair Simon Kjaer and Mario Balotelli. Kjaer, 21, is looking for a move after spending two seasons at the heart of the Palermo defence, while 19-year-old striker Balotelli has courted controversy at Inter Milan, wearing an AC Milan shirt on television. \:d/ Would be a fucking excellent signing but I know it probably won't happen:cry: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06/26/arsenal-set-sights-on-32m-serie-a-starlet-pair-wenger-targets-youngsters-kjaer-and-balotelli/Chile winger Alexis Sanchez, who plays his club football for Udinese, has his heart set on a move to Manchester United, according to one of his team-mates at the World Cup finals. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/exposed/858879/SANCHEZ-HAS-HEART-SET-ON-UNITED-MOVE.htmlStoke striker Tuncay has emerged as a surprise £4m target for German giants Schalke. The 28-year-old, who has spent one season at the Potters, is also a target of Sunderland and Blackburn. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Stoke-s-Tuncay-wanted-by-German-giants-Schalke-article496037.htmlEngland and West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green is being lined up to replace Mark Schwarzer at Fulham, with the Australian keeper bound for Arsenal. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/859205/ROBERT-GREEN-is-lined-up-to-replace-Mark-Schwarzer-at-Fulham.htmlPanathinaikos and Paris St Germain are locked in a battle to sign William Gallas after the Arsenal defender, who is out of contract with the Gunners, rejected a move to Juventus http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Panathinikos-and-PSG-battle-over-Arsenal-defender-William-Gallas-article496015.htmluventus and Fiorentina are weighing up bids for £5m-rated Celtic keeper Artur Boruc. (News of the World) Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is set to raid former club Celtic again, this time with a £1.5m offer for striker Georgios Samaras. (Sunday Mail)
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I knew Rafa would want to take Lucas with him. :lol:
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Quote:[size=6] Toffees trying to keep Arteta[/size] Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has held talks with Mikel Arteta in an effort to keep him at the club. Reports have suggested that the Spanish schemer is looking to head home this summer after seeing his one-year-old son, Gabriel, diagnosed as being partially sighted. That appears to have ended any hope the likes of Arsenal - who have been linked with a move - have of luring him away from Goodison Park and keeping him in England. Arteta has spent the last five years on Merseyside, earning a reputation as one of Europe's most under-rated playmakers. Persuade His talents have not gone unnoticed by Everton's rivals, though, and they fully expected there to be interest this summer. Kenwright is confident he and David Moyes can convince the 28-year-old to stay put for now, but the fact that they have had to have such a discussion does not bode well. "It is true that David and myself have spoken to Mikel on a couple of occasions this summer and tried to persuade him his future lies with us," Kenwright said in the Liverpool Echo. "We earnestly believe that is still the case. The health of Gabriel has never been mentioned in these discussions." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6235616,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Bougherra eyes Prem return[/size] Madjid Bougherra admits he would relish the opportunity to take in a second spell in the Premier League. The Algerian centre-half has turned out in England for Crewe Alexandra, Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton Athletic, but took in just half a season in the top flight during his time with the Addicks. He has spent the last two years with Scottish giants Rangers, helping them to wrestle SPL dominance back from Old Firm rivals Celtic. Bougherra has, however, been strongly linked with a summer move away from Ibrox, with the likes of Hamburg, Liverpool and Arsenal all reported to be keen. The 27-year-old insists he has no plans to sort out his future just yet, having only recently wrapped up his World Cup commitments, but he has revealed that the chance to test himself against the best in the business appeals to him greatly. "I am tired after the World Cup so I want to have a holiday and recharge for next season," Bougherra told skysports.com. Contract "First of all I am a Rangers player, my contract runs until 2012, so I am fine there. "I heard that Hamburg and Arsenal are interested through the papers, but there is nothing official as yet. "I would choose the Premier League if I had a choice, I love the English mentality and their football is the best. "I want to test myself against the likes of (Wayne) Rooney, (Didier) Drogba, (Fernando) Torres and (Emmanuel) Adebayor as those guys let you know what level you are at. "For me, it is also time for pay back because I don't think a lot of people remember that I played in the Premier League with Charlton." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6235659,00.html
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Wolves boss Mick McCarthy hopes to have Michael Mancienne on loan from Chelsea again next season. The 22-year-old made 33 appearances last season as Wolves finished a respectable 15th in the Premier League. (Birmingham Mail) Manchester United could make a move for Raul after the 32-year-old striker admitted he is likely to leave Real Madrid after 17 years at the Bernabeu. http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-target-Raul-decides-to-leave-Real-Madrid/8547/West Ham boss Avram Grant has cooled his interest in free agent Juan Roman Riquelme. The 32-year-old former Barcelona, Villarreal and Boca Juniors midfielder would demand a £50,000-a-week deal. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-West-Ham-manager-Avram-Grant-has-put-the-signing-of-Juan-Roman-Riquelme-on-hold-article498365.htmlEverton manager David Moyes is keen to sign Landon Donovan on a permanent deal after the United States forward had a loan spell at Goodison Park last season. (Daily Express) West Bromwich Albion are hopeful of signing Sunderland goalkeeper Marton Fulop, with a host of other clubs, including Olympiakos, interested in the 27-year-old. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1290113/West-Brom-want-Marton-Fulop-shirty-Scott-Carson.htmlLazio are ready and willing to offer £8m to land Portsmouth duo Nadir Belhadj and Kevin-Prince Boateng. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1290125/Lazio-close-8m-deal-Pompey-pair-Nadir-Belhadj-Kevin-Prince-Boateng.htmlBurnley hope to tie up a £1m deal for Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp but Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers will crank up their interest in the 24-year-old. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Burnley-hoping-to-tie-up-1m-deal-for-Sheffield-Utd-striker-Billy-Sharp-article498305.htmlMiddlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is eyeing further signings as Nicky Bailey looks set to complete a £1.4m move from Charlton. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/clubs/championship/Transfer-news-Charlton-captain-Nicky-Bailey-to-complete-1-4m-switch-to-Middlesbrough-after-medical-article498141.htmlHull midfielder Jimmy Bullard has been given permission to talk to Celtic about a possible loan move. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/141641/Jimmy-Bullard-holds-talks-over-move-to-Celtic/Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano will not be leaving Anfield to join former Reds boss Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan after the Italian club refused to pay the £30m asking price http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/141637/Javier-Mascherano-s-Inter-Milan-dream-shattered/
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Quote:[size=6] Toure agent expects deal[/size] Yaya Toure's agent has revealed he expects the midfielder to seal a switch to Manchester City in the next few days. The 27-year-old Barcelona man has been involved in a long transfer saga so far this summer but negotiations are expected to be completed by the end of the week. Toure, an Ivory Coast international, is set to link up with his brother Kolo at Eastlands, following three years at Camp Nou. The move was delayed as he was competing with the Ivory Coast in the World Cup, but following the Elephants' exit in the group stage, he is now free to sort out his domestic future. Agent Dimitri Seluk told Sport: "I think we will have a solution this week. In fact, I would say that (it will be done) on the first or second of July - maybe on the second because the first will be a very busy day at Barca with the change of president." Seluk revealed he will speak to new Barca president Sandro Rosell, but insists Toure has his heart set on a move to the Premier League club. "Yes, we have to talk, but of course, the reality is not going to change in one moment," he added. "Yaya wants to play the important games and he knows that he will be an important player at Manchester City. "It is not a money problem, as I have said 1,000 times, but a problem of (the lack of) confidence (that Barca have in him)." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_6236255,00.html
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BREAKING NEWS: Angel Di Maria signs £20m 6 year deal with Real Madrid.
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Quote:[size=6] Eduardo set to leave Arsenal after Arsene Wenger tells him that he will not be in team's plans next season - report[/size] Croatia striker Eduardo is likely leaving Arsenal after Arsene Wenger informed him that he will not be a part of his first-team plans next year. The 27-year-old has struggled to return from the broken leg and dislocated ankle he suffered in 2008 that almost ended his football career, failing to score in his final 12 matches for the Gunners. Wenger recently signed former Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh to pair upfront with Robin van Persie and the Frenchman believes that Eduardo should try to rejuvenate his career at a different club, according to the Daily Mail. The Croatian is believed to favour a move to a different European league in order to leave the more physical Premier League. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2559/rumours/2010/06/27/1997430/eduardo-set-to-leave-arsenal-after-arsene-wenger-tells-him Not a surprise really. Looks like it will be Chamakh and RVP upfront next season and with Bendtner behind them it would be better for him to leave tbh.
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