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Quote:[size=6] Pana pick up Govou[/size] Panathinaikos have completed the signing of French international Sidney Govou. Govou has signed a two-year deal at the Greek champions after leaving Lyon at the end of last season. A number of Premier League clubs had been linked with Govou, with West Ham reported to have made an offer for the winger. However, Panathinaikos have managed to lure the 31-year-old to Greece and he will boost their squad as they prepare for the UEFA Champions League next season. Govou will link up with France team-mate Djibril Cisse at Panathinaikos and they could be joined by Les Bleus ace William Gallas, who is also available on a free transfer. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_6243484,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Pool consider Butt move[/size] Skysports.com understands Blackpool are considering a surprise move for former Newcastle star Nicky Butt. Butt is currently considering his options after leaving Newcastle at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract. It has been reported the 35-year-old is considering hanging up his boots and moving into coaching, but Blackpool are hoping to lure him to Bloomfield Road. Ipswich and Preston have both been credited with an interest in the former Manchester United midfielder and now Blackpool are keen to land the ex-England international. Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is looking to bolster his squad and he sees Butt's experience as a key addition to his side as they plan for life in the Premier League next term. Butt is expected to make a decision on his future soon, but he could be tempted to have one last swansong in the Premier League if Blackpool follow up their interest. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6243296,00.html Edited by sydneycroatia58: 4/7/2010 12:25:08 AM
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Quote:[size=6] Donovan cools Prem links[/size] Former club Everton and big-spending Manchester City have been linked with a move for the LA Galaxy forward during this summer's transfer window. Donovan enjoyed an impressive six-week loan spell at Everton last season and the Toffees have never hidden their desire to bring the 28-year-old back to Goodison Park. City are also thought to be monitoring Donovan's situation and are ready to battle Everton for his services if he becomes available. Donovan, who has only recently returned to LA Galaxy after his World Cup exploits with the USA, says he is happy to be in America, but has refused to rule out a move back to England. "Right now I want to be in America," said Donovan. "I absolutely love being here and I love getting back to my team-mates. "As you know I never say never to anything and right now rumours are rumours. "And if there is something serious to look at then I will, but for now I am very excited to be home." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6243206,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Inter wait on Mascherano[/size] Inter Milan sports director Marco Branca has seemingly dismissed the suggestion that the club would need to sell in order to buy Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano. The Argentina captain, who is preparing for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Germany, seems set to leave Anfield and he has been persistently linked with the European champions. Mascherano's arrival at Inter has increased in probability after the Italians appointed former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez as their new boss earlier in the summer as a successor to Jose Mourinho. It has, though, been speculated that Benitez would have to sell members of his squad in order to raise funds to meet the asking price of the defensive midfielder. But Branca has played down these reports, telling La Gazzetta dello Sport when quizzed on the subject: "It is not said that someone will leave. "We are waiting in a long market with long negotiations. Without a serious offer (for a member of the Inter squad), we will stay as we are." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6243425,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] City linked with Balotelli[/size] The agent of Mario Balotelli claims that Manchester City have shown an interest in the Inter Milan striker. Arsenal and Real Madrid, who are now managed by former Inter boss Jose Mourinho, are among a number of European clubs to have been linked with the 19-year-old over the summer. Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti said at the end of June that he did not want to sell £28million-rated Balotelli, but the Italy Under 21 international has yet to state his commitment and has admitted to being flattered by rumours regarding Arsenal. However, if Arsene Wenger is planning to make an offer for Balotelli he could struggle to compete with the financial muscle of City and the attraction for the forward of a reunion with Roberto Mancini, the man who gave him his Serie A debut. Balotelli's representative, Mino Raiola, told Sky Italia: "There is interest from Manchester City, but certainly this is not the only team that thinks seriously about Mario Balotelli. "I don't want to say that an offer is coming. I'd rather not talk about figures, it is a decision of president Massimo Moratti." Inter sports director Marco Branca has maintained the party line of Rafa Benitez's club by insisting that Balotelli is not for sale. Asked about speculation of a €40million (£33m) offer from an unnamed club, Branca told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "He is not for sale so there are no discussions." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6243356,00.html Edited by sydneycroatia58: 4/7/2010 12:36:33 AM
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Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly prepared to offload Dimitar Berbatov and Anderson to fund the signing of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-prepared-to-sell-Berbatov-and-Anderson-to-secure-Benzema/8643/Ashley Cole is desperate to quit Chelsea after England's World Cup disaster, with Real Madrid putting together a package worth £30m for the left-back. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-left-back-Ashley-Cole-offered-escape-route-to-join-former-boss-Jose-Mourinho-at-Real-Madrid-article511739.htmlReal Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is also keen to secure the signature of Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, and is willing to offer midfielders Rafael van der Vaart and Fernando Gago in part-exchange. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Real-Madrid-boss-Jose-Mourinho-to-offer-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-or-Fernando-Gago-in-part-exchange-for-Liverpool-s-Steven-Gerrard-article511153.htmlLiverpool are reportedly ready to make a move for Japan international midfielder Yashuhito Endo from Gamba Osaka, who impressed for his country at the World Cup in South Africa. In addition, the Merseysiders have joined Arsenal and Tottenham in the race to sign midfielder Joe Cole, who was recently released by Chelsea. http://www.footylatest.com/liverpool-join-arsenal-and-tottenham-in-battle-to-sign-cole/15192West Ham have tabled an improved £11.1m offer for Nice striker Loic Remy, and are also maintaining their interest in Santos forward Neymar. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291566/West-Ham-bid-French-hotshot-Loic-Remy-pursuing-Neymar.htmlManchester City are ready to continue their summer spending spree with a £15m-move for Lazio's Aleksandar Kolarov. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Man-City-boss-Roberto-Mancini-set-to-continue-spending-with-a-15m-bid-for-Lazio-s-Aleksandar-Kolarov-article511115.htmlWest Brom have made a late move to sign Cardiff's out-of-contract Wales international midfielder Joe Ledley, who would cost around £750,000 in compensation. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291585/West-Brom-plan-late-swoop-contract-Cardiff-star-Joe-Ledley.htmlMiddlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is ready to sign Rangers and Scotland striker Kris Boyd on a free transfer, who has also been tracked by Birmingham boss Alex McLeish. (Daily Mirror) Blackburn Rovers are in pole position to sign out-of-contract Rangers striker Kris Boyd, but manager Sam Allardyce is also monitoring Lyon's Frederic Piquionne and Stoke's James Beattie. (the Sun) Shota Arveladze's Kayserispor have admitted defeat in their attempt to sign Kris Boyd after the out-of-contract Rangers striker rejected a contract worth £4m over two years. (Daily Mail) Out-of-contract Rangers striker Kris Boyd will make a decision about his future within 48 hours but will reject offers from Kayserispor and other Turkish clubs. (Daily Record) Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, 19, admits he is flattered by rumours he is attracting the interest of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. http://www.footylatest.com/italian-bad-boy-wants-to-join-arsenal/15140Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he has spoken to England midfielder Joe Cole and insists there is "a very good chance" of bringing his former West Ham protege to White Hart Lane after he was released by Chelsea. http://www.talksport.net/mediaplayer/media_player.asp?id=111328&c=&t=&rssPodcast=&podcastid=&mediaType=1Celtic are waiting to sell winger Aiden McGeady before completing the capture of Liam Lawrence from Stoke City. (Daily Mirror)
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Quote:[size=6] Manchester United Target Luis Fabiano In Sevilla U-Turn[/size] Luis Fabiano has had a change of heart over his club future following Brazil's World Cup exit, claiming he wants to stay with Sevilla rather than join Milan. Rossoneri supremo Adriano Galliani said the club were stitching a plan together for Fabiano last week, and then claimed he "hoped to see" the striker play at San Siro. But Fabiano has turned the tables and his words suggest there is little prospect of a move to Milan. "There will be time to think about everything. The [Sevilla] president knows my desires," he told ABC, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb.com. "I spoke with him and the sporting director and told them I would like to stay at Sevilla." "I know there has been talk about me wanting to play for another club, but I told the president that this was not true. "I never said anything like this." http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2010/07/03/2008057/manchester-united-target-luis-fabiano-in-sevilla-u-turn
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Quote:[size=6] Tottenham Manager Harry Redknapp Targets £7M Craig Bellamy From Manchester City - Report[/size] City have embarked on another spending spree this summer, splashing out to sign Jerome Boateng, David Silva and Yaya Toure, and it is expected that there will be more to come before the Premier League season begins again in mid-August. Redknapp is keen to add more attacking options to his squad as they prepare for the Champions League next season, and has also declared his interest in former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole. Bellamy is likely to be one of a number of players heading for the exit door at City this summer, with Stephen Ireland, Roque Santa Cruz and Nigel De Jong all likely to leave as well. http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2010/07/03/2008551/tottenham-manager-harry-redknapp-targets-7m-craig-bellamy
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Do you ever sleep?
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you're getting as bad as joffa, sydcro :lol:
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imnofreak wrote:Do you ever sleep? I'm running on South African time so I'm up all night and sleep all day. That just so happens to coincide with all the transfer news coming out:lol:
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Quote:[size=6] Suarez eyes United move[/size] Uruguay World Cup star Luis Suarez admits he could be tempted to leave Ajax if Manchester United come calling. The 23-year-old striker, who was sent off during Uruguay's quarter-final encounter against Ghana due to his controversial handball, scored a massive 49 goals in 48 games for the Dutch club last season. But despite being happy at Ajax, Suarezsays an offer from a high-profile club such as United could sway him towards a move. "Manchester United and Barcelona are the elite clubs in Europe," Suarez told the Daily Star Sunday. "If they call, you listen. I would only leave Ajax for a team in that category." Suarez is eligible to play in the World Cup final should Uruguay win their last-four match after being handed a one-match ban by Fifa on Saturday. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6244197,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Redknapp impressed by Forlan[/size] Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted his interest in Uruguay and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan. The former Manchester United forward has enjoyed an excellent World Cup and is a key reason why the South Americans have reached the semi-finals in South Africa. Forlan and strike partner Luis Suarez have both been linked with Premier League moves following their performances this summer. And Redknapp is among those following Uruguay's progress with interest, but he fears that Forlan's salary would be a stumbling block for any move. "I like the look of the Uruguayans," Redknapp is quoted as saying in the Sunday Express. "I think Forlan would have another two or three good years in the Premier League, but his wages could be a problem." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6244245,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Blues target Ramires[/size] Chelsea have expressed interest in bringing Brazilian midfielder Ramires to Stamford Bridge, according to the player's agent. Benfica star Ramires, who has four years left on his contract with the Portuguese club, played four games for Brazil at the World Cup but was absent from their quarter-final defeat to Holland due to suspension. The player's agent, Luis Carlini, says both the Blues and Bayern Munich have made enquiries about the 23-year-old midfielder. "Many clubs from the big European leagues have been in contact about Ramires," Carlini told the News of the World. "Chelsea and Bayern have spoken to Benfica, but I can't say more." Ramires, who joined Benfica last summer for £6.5million, admits he could be tempted by an offer from a high-profile club, but insists the decision lies with the Lisbon outfit. "I came to Europe to win championships," he said. "It is normal that I would look at any offers from clubs in bigger leagues but I am currently under contract and Benfica will have the final say." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6244240,00.html
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Aston Villa winger Ashley Young is top of new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson's transfer wish-list as he tries to add British players to his squad. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291775/Roy-Hodgson-wants-Ashley-Young-lead-Anfield-revival.htmlHodgson is also keen on Lille's Ivory Coast international winger Gervinho as a replacement for Yossi Benayoun. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-eyeing-up-Ivory-Coast-star-Gervinho-as-Yossi-Benayoun-replacement-article513427.htmlNewcastle defender Steven Taylor is another on Hodgson's wanted list. http://tmg-esc-editor2.tm-gnet.com:8080/mirrorfootball/http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/clubs/premier-league/Transfer-news-Roy-Hodgson-wants-Newcastle-s-Steven-Taylor-at-Liverpool-article512831.htmlManchester United will need to stump up £30m to prise Brazil striker Luis Fabiano away from Sevilla. http://ttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Man-Utd-will-need-to-stump-up-30million-to-prize-Luis-Fabiano-away-from-Sevilla-article513157.htmlUnited are set to splash out £15m to sign Bolton defender Gary Cahill. http://ttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/865268/RICHARDS-STILL-ON-REDKNAPPS-RADAR.htmlChelsea are back in the race to sign £20m-rated Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291799/20-million-Sergio-Aguero-fits-Chelsea-youth-policy.htmlChelsea have also made an enquiry about Benfica's Brazilian midfielder Ramires. http://ttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/865644/BLUES-MAKE-ENQUIRY-FOR-RAMIRES.htmlTottenham will move for Ajax forward Luis Suarez if they fail to land his Uruguayan strike partner Diego Forlan of Atletico Madrid. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Spurs-will-move-for-Luis-Suarez-if-they-fails-to-land-his-Uruguayan-strike-partner-Diego-Forlan-article513189.htmlSpurs boss Harry Redknapp also has set his sights on Manchester City defender Micah Richards. http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/865268/RICHARDS-STILL-ON-REDKNAPPS-RADAR.htmlRedknapp is also interested in £7m-rated City striker Craig Bellamy, whose Eastlands future has been thrown in doubt by City manager Roberto Mancini's summer spending spree http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291780/Harry-Redknapp-targets-Craig-Bellamy-Spurs.htmlAnd midfielder Stephen Ireland could also be on his way out at City, with neighbours Manchester United keen to take him. http://ttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-plotting-raid-for-Manchester-City-outcast-Stephen-Ireland-article512687.htmlBut midfielder Vladimir Weiss wants to fight for his future at Eastlands rather than join Newcastle. http://ttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-target-Vladimir-Weiss-wants-to-fight-for-Man-City-future-article513195.htmlMeanwhile, City boss Mancini has targeted Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as an alternative to Aston Villa's James Milner. http://ttp://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Man-City-have-targeted-Everton-s-Mikel-Arteta-as-an-alternative-to-Aston-Villa-s-James-Milner-article512947.htmlMancini may even offer Stephen Ireland, Nedum Onuoha and Michael Johnson in exchange for Arteta. http://ttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/football/865768/CITY-MAKE-OUTRAGEOUS-BID-FOR-ARTETA.htmlWest Ham have not given up hope of signing Brazilian playmaker Neymar from Santos and may increase their offer for the wonderkid to £12m. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/184710/West-Ham-still-want-NeymarThe Hammers also seem set to capture Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, who will reject Fulham to join them. (News of the World) Birmingham are considering making a bid for South Africa striker Katlego Mphela, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in his home country. (Sunday Times)
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Quote:[size=6] OFFICIAL: Manchester City Striker Valeri Bojinov Joins Parma[/size] Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov has joined Serie A side Parma for a fee of around £5 million. The 24-year-old spent last season on-loan at Ducali after featuring just 12 times in all competitions for City. Bojinov signed for the Premier League side in May 2007 from Fiorentina after an impressive loan spell with Juventus. The Bulgaria international had a nightmare start to his career at Eastlands when he suffered a knee ligament injury in a defeat to Manchester United that ruled him out for five months. Bojinov scored just one goal for the club and was allowed to join Parma last summer on a year-long loan deal. Sevilla were believed to be among several Spanish sides chasing the striker but Parma president Tommaso Ghirardi has now confirmed he has completed a permanent switch back to the Stadio Ennio Tardini. He told Sky Italia: "I am very happy to announce the successful outcome of a deal that we have been pursuing since last January. "I am happy. It is a deal that we have been taking forward since January. Over time, the price went up and down. The documents arrived today. We will announce all the details at a press conference on Wednesday. "We reached an agreement the City. I am grateful to Valeri, who really wanted to stay at Parma. The details of the contract will be established between [general director Pietro] Leonardi and the staff of the player." http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2010/07/04/2009360/official-manchester-city-striker-valeri-bojinov-joins-parma
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Fernando Torres is on the verge of leaving Liverpool after his agent indicated the striker is bound for another Premier League club, with Chelsea at the front of the queue to sign the Spaniard. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292004/Fernando-Torres-set-Liverpool-exit-agent-admits-Premier-League-big-boys-interested.htmlChelsea are set to snap up Portuguese attacking midfielder Raul Meireles for £15m. The Porto star, who impressed during the World Cup, is seen as the first stage in Ancelotti's midfield rebuilding programme after the departures of Michael Ballack and Joe Cole. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Porto-s-Raul-Meireles-set-for-Chelsea-as-Carlo-Ancelotti-begins-rebuilding-campaign-article513633.htmlArsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has his heart set on playing for Barcelona next season, according to his Spain team-mate Gerard Pique. Really getting sick of this:evil: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291899/Bad-news-Arsenal--Cesc-Fabregas-told-Spains-Barcelona-stars-desperate-join-claims-Gerard-Pique.htmlArsenal have been approached about a deal for Sporting Braga's Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo, 27, who has a £3.4m buy-out clause in his contract. If that's the Eduardo that was keeper for Portugal at the WC then that is very very tempting imo.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292005/Arsenal-offered-Sporting-Braga-goalkeeper-Eduardo-Manuel-Almunia-nears-Emirates-exit.htmlManchester City have been alarmed by Wolfsburg's £50m demands for Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko, leading the Eastlands outfit to inquire about a number of other forwards, including Inter Milan's Mario Balotelli, Palermo's Edinson Cavani, Mirko Vucinic of Roma and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291967/Manchester-City-spree-150m-Blues-step-chase-Wolfsburg-striker-Edin-Dzeko.htmlMeanwhile, Manchester City have taken a £1.25m loss on Valeri Bojinov after selling the striker for £4.5m to Parma. The Bulgarian signed for £5.75m from Juventus in 2007 but immediately suffered a serious knee injury. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Valeri-Bojinov-quits-Manchester-City-for-Parma-article513819.htmlBolton are closing in on Real Madrid left-back Marcos Alonso after he rejected Benfica. Real striker Rodrigo Moreno is also Bolton-bound in a combined £5m deal. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3039938/Bolton-all-go-for-Alonso.htmlWest Ham are ready to pip Espanyol for Mexico winger Pablo Barrera in a £3m deal and are also keen on signing Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292003/West-Ham-eye-Mexico-winger-Pablo-Barrera-Aston-Villa-flop-Steve-Sidwell.htmlWest Ham boss Avram Grant is also set to beat Fulham and West Brom to the signature of Lyon's Ivory Coast striker Frederic Piquionne, 31, who played for Grant while on loan at Portsmouth last season. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3040564/Avram-Grant-targets-Frederic-Piquionne.htmlStoke boss Tony Pulis has offered Cardiff £2m plus winger Michael Tonge in his bid to sign midfielder Joe Ledley, 23 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3040849/Stoke-offer-Michael-Tonge-in-Joe-Ledley-deal.htmlHowever, Celtic are also in talks with Joe Ledley about a move from Cardiff to Scotland, with the midfielder likely to make a decision on his future this week. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2010/07/05/joe-ledley-back-in-glasgow-as-celtic-close-in-on-move-for-cardiff-star-86908-22383019/Celtic have launched a bid to sign Mexico winger Pablo Barrera, who wants to leave Universidad Nacional in his homeland, and the 23-year-old was in Glasgow last week for talks after his side were knocked out of the World Cup. (the Sun) Guinea full-back Ibrahima Camara will join Celtic on trial from French club Le Mans with a view to a permanent contract later this week along with Vojvodina and Montenegro midfielder Slaven Stjepanovic. (Daily Express) Rangers are on the trail of £2m-rated West Brom winger Chris Brunt. (Daily Express) Celtic and Rangers could battle it out with French, Greek and Spanish clubs to land 27-year-old Swedish striker Markus Rosenberg, who is out-of-contract with Werder Bremen. (Daily Express) Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is hoping to sign German full-back Lenny Sowah, 17, from Portsmouth. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1291978/Wigan-planning-raid-Portsmouth-rebel-Lenny-Sowah.htmlWigan Athletic are closing in on the signature of Hamilton Academical midfielder James McArthur. (Various) Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers are chasing released Celtic left-back Lee Naylor. (Daily Record)
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Quote:[size=6] Moutinho makes Porto switch[/size] Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Moutinho has moved to Portuguese rivals FC Porto for a fee of €11million. The 23-year-old Portugal international had been linked to a number of European clubs and Premier League outfit Everton are known to be long-term admirers. Moutinho was captain at Sporting but has opted to move on to pastures new, in a deal worth £9.1m. He has signed a five-year contract at Estadio do Dragao, while defender Nuno Andre Coelho, 24, moves the other way on a deal until 2014. Moutinho missed out on a place in Carlos Queiroz's Portugal squad for the World Cup this summer, although he featured at Euro 2008. He will not be playing in next year's UEFA Champions League, however, as Porto only finished third in the Portuguese top-flight last term and will now compete in the Europa League. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_6245501,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Deco negotiating Blues release[/size] Chelsea midfielder Deco has already agreed personal terms with Fluminense, according to the president of the group that owns the Brazilian club. The Brazil-born Portugal international has long been expected to leave Stamford Bridge and he said in the last domestic season that he wanted to return to South America. That could soon become reality as Fluminense claim that discussions with Deco have reached a positive conclusion and that all that is left to address is a deal with Chelsea and the 32-year-old's medical. "As Deco himself said, the deal is well under way," said Celso Barros, the president of the group which owns Fluminense, a club based in Rio de Janeiro. Medical tests "It depends only on him being released by Chelsea and passing the medical tests, because the salary and length of contract have already been agreed. "We will not talk this Wednesday, but in principle Deco will go to London to try to expedite his release with Chelsea. "That done, he has asked Fluminense for at least a week to be with his children in Brazil and then he will report for medical tests and to start training." Deco developed his career in Europe after struggling to make the grade as a teenager in Brazil, and starred for both Porto and Barcelona before moving to Chelsea in 2008. Born and raised in the state of Sao Paulo, he represented Portugal after moving to the country and gaining citizenship, but retired from international football following their exit from this summer's World Cup. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_6245241,00.html
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Quote:[size=6] Black Cats keen on N'Zogbia[/size] Sunderland have made an enquiry about Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, according to Sky Sources. The Frenchman's future has been under speculation this summer, with the Latics having already turned down an offer from Birmingham City. And N'Zogbia has now reportedly attracted interest from the Black Cats, whose manager Steve Bruce brought the 24-year-old to Wigan from Newcastle during his reign at the DW Stadium. N'Zogbia, who has also been linked with a move to Serie A giants Juventus, scored five goals in 36 league games for the Latics last season. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_6245245,00.html
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0930 BST:Inter Milan have turned down an offer for their 19-year-old striker Mario Balotelli from Premier League side Manchester City, according to the player's agent. (Press Association) Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has flown to South Africa to try to secure the signing of Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres for a British record £50m. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/liverpool/7873782/Chelseas-Roman-Abramovich-heads-to-South-Africa-to-capture-50m-Fernando-Torres.htmlThe Blues have opened the bidding with a £35m offer for the 26-year-old, who is also a target of Manchester City. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson wants to sign Joe Cole. The 28-year-old midfielder, who was released by Chelsea at the end of last season, has been linked with a move to Tottenham. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3042320/Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-eyeing-up-Joe-Cole-bid.htmlBarcelona manager Pep Guardiola has made a secret visit to Spain's World Cup base to try to seal the signing of Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/143115/Cesc-Fabregas-in-secret-Barcelona-talks/Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan has declared that he would never return to play in England. The 31-year-old scored 17 goals for Manchester United in 37 starts, with 58 appearances from the bench from 2002-04. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/185182/Uruguay-World-Cup-star-Diego-Forlan-snubs-English-ClubsMeanwhile, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out making a move for Forlan as he believes the Uruguay star is out of Spurs' price range. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3041476/Tottenham-rule-out-move-for-Diego-Forlan.htmlNew Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez is hoping to sign either Tottenham defender Gareth Bale or Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson as a replacement for the Real Madrid-bound Maicon. A left back as a replacement for a right back. Yeah that's Rafahttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292085/Liverpools-Glen-Johnson-Tottenhams-Gareth-Bale-Inter-Milan-hit-list.htmlManchester United are plotting a £25m-move for Inter Milan and Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder, who has excelled at the World Cup in South Africa. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Man-United-are-tracking-Wesley-Sneijder-from-Inter-Milan-for-25m-and-Rafa-Beneitez-is-after-Liverpool-s-Javier-Mascherano-and-Lucas-article515933.htmlChelsea are leading the chase for Germany playmaker Sami Khedira. Stuttgart are reportedly ready to sell the 23-year-old for £12m now, rather than lose him on a free transfer when his contract expires next year. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3042003/Chelsea-eye-Sami-Khedira.htmlBayern Munich have warned off Chelsea and other Premier League teams who want to sign their World Cup stars. The Blues are interested in midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thomas Mueller, while Manchester United want full-back Phillipp Lahm. (The Sun) West Ham have launched a £5m bid for 23-year-old Mexico winger Pablo Barrera, who plays for Pumas. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3042339/West-Ham-bid-5million-for-Pablo-Barrera.htmlNewcastle United want to take Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley on loan for next season. Cleverley impressed during a loan spell with Watford last season. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-want-to-take-Tom-Cleverley-from-Manchester-United-on-a-season-long-loan-article516005.htmlBlackburn boss Sam Allardyce is keen on Rapid Vienna's £4m-rated Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic, but may have to wait for a potential takeover of Rovers to happen before bidding. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Nikica-Jelavic-tops-Sam-Allardyce-s-Blackburn-wish-list-article515963.htmlManchester City have offered forward Robinho to Valencia on a season-long loan as the Eastlands club look to save on at least part of his £150,000-a-week wages. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Valencia-and-Santos-to-battle-for-Robinho-loan-signing-from-Man-City-article515951.htmlFormer Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant is being offered to West Ham and Wigan by his Spanish club Real Zaragoza. However, Wolves have rejected the chance to sign the player. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292339/Former-Liverpool-star-Jermaine-Pennant-offered-West-Ham-Wolves-reject-winger.htmlWest Ham's pursuit of 18-year-old Santos forward Neymar has got the thumbs up from the player's father. "He would adapt there for a while and would later reach a big team in a short space of time," said Neymar Silva. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292144/West-Ham-bid-Santos-starlet-Neymar-gets-thumbs-forwards-dad.htmlManchester City's new midfield signing Yaya Toure says that one day he would like to return to Barcelona, the club he just left to join City on a reported £200,000-a-week contract. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-City-news-New-signing-Yaya-Toure-says-he-wants-to-go-back-to-Barcelona-one-day-article515995.html
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Quote:[size=6] Koscielny arrives at Arsenal[/size] Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Laurent Koscielny from Lorient for an undisclosed fee. The centre-back, 24, has agreed a 'long-term contract', but the Gunners have not revealed the exact length of the deal. Manager Arsene Wenger had wanted to reinforce his defence after Arsenal faded in the last season's Premier League title race. With William Gallas and Sol Campbell also becoming free agents, Koscielny was identified as the ideal replacement and his new boss has described him as a 'fighter'. Wenger told Arsenal's official website: "Koscielny is a central defender with great ability who performed extremely well last season for Lorient. "We identified him as a very strong centre-half, who has made big progress very quickly. Mentally strong "He has shown he is mentally strong, he's a fighter and a very strong competitor. Koscielny is a great addition to our squad." Koscielny said: "I'm very excited to be joining Arsenal. They are one of the biggest teams in Europe with many great players. "I'm really looking forward to playing in the English Premier League and the Champions League with my new club. "Also, in Arsene Wenger, Arsenal have one of the best managers in the world and I can't wait to work with him and do my best for the Arsenal supporters." Although born in France, uncapped Koscielny, who helped Lorient to seventh place in Ligue 1 last season, would also qualify to represent Poland as a result of his family roots. Koscielny, who will wear the number 6 shirt, is scheduled to make his first appearance at Emirates Stadium over the weekend of 31st July and 1st August, when Arsenal compete with AC Milan, Celtic and Lyon for the Emirates Cup 2010. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_6250913,00.html
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1300 BST: Alan Curbishley has played down his chances of securing the job as Fulham manager: "I was told I was on the shortlist but that there were a couple of people ahead of me, so I knew that was going nowhere." (Evening Standard) Spain striker Fernando Torres has told Liverpool that he will not discuss his future until after he has had a holiday following the World Cup. Torres is wanted by Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona - although no official bids have been made. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3043308/Fernando-Torres-Liverpool-talks-on-hold-until-after-my-holiday.htmlArsenal are ready to pay £20m for German playmaker Mesut Ozil, having trailed the 21-year-old for months. Ozil has one year left on his contract at Werder Bremen. Unlikely, but it would be fucking epic to get him, and who knows if Cesc leaves we probably will stump up the cash for him.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=Manchester City have been linked with a £16.5m move for Cologne's Germany forward Lukas Podolski. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292487/Manchester-City-weigh-16-5m-Lukas-Podolski.htmlLiverpool manager Roy Hodgson is lining up a £13m move for FC Twente winger Bryan Ruiz. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=Manchester United have made discreet enquiries about the possibility of signing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who they were keen on recruiting before he moved to Spain from French side Lyon. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Alex-Ferguson-ready-to-make-25m-move-for-Real-Madrid-star-Karim-Benzema-article518171.htmlReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is set to lock horns with his old club Chelsea and Manchester United over securing the services of Germany World Cup star Sami Khedira. http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-to-battle-Chelsea-and-Manchester-United-for-Khedira/8714/Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez is ready to challenge Tottenham for the signature of Manchester City defender Micah Richards. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/?CMP=KNCvccp1Sunderland are exploring the possibility of a season-long loan deal for Ghana's young striker Dominic Adiyiah, who is at AC Milan. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=Manchester United are braced for a raid from Barcelona and Juventus for their left-back Patrice Evra http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1292695/Patrice-Evra-wanted-Barcelona-Juventus.htmlWest Ham are expecting a bid from Aston Villa for Scott Parker. The Hammers are bracing themselves for the move when Villa midfielder James Milner makes his expected £25m switch to Manchester City. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=Villa manager Martin O'Neill, who accepts he is fighting a losing battle to keep Milner, is ready to strike a £30m deal with City for the England international. He wants £15m and Stephen Ireland and Nedum Onuoha in return http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=Celtic manager Neil Lennon has held fresh talks with Robbie Keane about a possible loan return for the Spurs striker. (Various) Celtic have opened talks with Scunthorpe over a £2m deal for striker Gary Hooper. (Scottish Daily Mail) German champions Bayern Munich have stepped up their chase for Arsenal target Gregory van der Wiel, who has starred at right-back for the Netherlands at the World Cup in South Africa. http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Bayern-Munich-bid-to-beat-Arsenal-to-Van-der-Wiel/8721/England Under-21 defender Dan Gosling has walked out on Everton for nothing because the club failed to put a new contract offer to him in writing. Everton made a verbal offer to Gosling but the Premier League sided with the player because of the club's administrative error. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/%3CCPS:LINK%20HREF=
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Sol Campbell in talks with Steve Bruce. Not sure what I think of this. Sol was a class player, but I feel that last season was a bit of a swan-song, a last effort at the top level, I'm not sure he'd be able to perform at that level in a less effective side, a long way from home.
Meanwhile... Homesick Lorik Cana is on his way out - a 5 million quid move to Galatasaray, a chance to be closer to home and play in the Champions League too much to turn down. Lorik was fantastic for us in the first half of last season, but he did give away a few too many freekicks and picked up too many yellows - didn't score enough either. Still, a big hole to fill in the middle.
Dan Gosling is available on a free transfer and my lads, plus Newcastle and West Ham are all keen on him. Everton stuffed up their paperwork and as a result are going to miss out on $millions in compensation when he signs for another club.
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Wolfsburg have signed Palermo defender Simon Kjaer for 12 million pounds which is a worthless move for him imo as he have moved to a ECL contesting club.
Thomas Muller will be given a pay raise to tempt him to stay with Bayern Munich. I read that apparently Bayern valued him at 8 mil before the WC but now want at least three times that. I would have signed him for 8 mil in a heart beat even before his WC performances, he had an incredible season last year.
The rumours of us chasing Sneijder are jizz worthy but pointless, Im pissed off because I wanted us to sign him after Madrid brought Ronaldo as we were apparently allowed prefference of their player sales and a player of his abilities is the missing link in our squad. The Benzema rumours have been consistent though so this gives me hope as I love this player and would love for him to be partnering Rooney
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Quote:[size=6] Sneijder's heart is with Inter[/size] Holland's World Cup finalist Wesley Sneijder has told Inter Milan that he has no intention of leaving the Giuseppe Meazza this summer. Reports have emerged that Manchester United are planning a £29million offer for the classy playmaker after he helped Inter to the treble trophy success of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia last season. But as he prepares for Sunday's World Cup final against Spain, Sneijder insists that he is fully committed to the Italians and has seemingly crushed Sir Alex Ferguson's hopes of luring the 26-year-old to Old Trafford. The Dutchman, who joined Inter in the August of 2009 having failed to make the grade at Real Madrid, said: "I am staying. I will play for Inter Milan next season. "My heart is in Milan. With Inter, I won everything last season and there's a lot more to win, like the European Super Cup, Italian Super Cup and the World Club Cup, which are all great trophies." Sneijder is aware of Manchester United's interest, but Inter president Massimo Moratti told the Italian press on Wednesday that the midfielder, the joint top-scorer at this summer's World Cup, was not for sale. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6252243,00.html
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Man City have turned down a £16.7m offer for Brazilian international forward Robinho from Turkish club Besiktas as the Eastlands side want more for their record £32.5m signing. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293242/Manchester-City-reject-16-7m-offer-outcast-Robinho-Besiktas.htmlFormer Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant could be on his way to Italian side Napoli from Real Zaragoza. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Napoli-eye-former-Liverpool-winger-Jermaine-Pennant-article520615.htmlCardiff midfielder Joe Ledley is in talks with Celtic over a possible £25,000-a-week move to Glasgow. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/More-Celtic-talks-for-Ledley-article520709.htmlAston Villa tell Manchester City they may accept a player in part-exchange for their England midfielder James Milner. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-eye-Manchester-City-stars-Stephen-Ireland-and-Nedum-Onouha-as-part-of-James-Milner-deal-article520515.htmlStoke midfielder Amdy Faye could be on his way to Leicester, while Blackpool are eyeing a move for goalkeeper Andy Lonergan from former Championship rivals Preston. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293221/Stoke-sign-Belgium-starlet-Blackpool-eye-Lonergan-Boro-bid-Rangers-midfielder-loan-Spurs-duo.htmlWest Ham face an anxious wait to find out whether Mexico winger Pablo Barrera, a £3.5m signing from Pumas, will be granted a work permit. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-transfer-news-Hammers-face-work-permit-battle-for-3-5m-Mexico-World-Cup-star-Pablo-Barrera-Exclusive-article520543.htmlMeanwhile, Birmingham are in talks to bring Sunderland's chief scout Ricky Sbragia to St Andrew's as joint assistant manager and first-team coach. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jul/08/ricky-sbragia-birmingham-city-sunderland
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Joe Cole has apparently rejected Liverpool in favour of Arsenal or Spurs because he wants to stay in London. Apparently we are the favourites with an offer of 115,000 per week. The wage is the only thing that puts me off means he will be earning the same as Fabregas does which I just don't see happening tbh.
We have also been linked with Shaun Wright Phillips for about the 100th time in 5 years. He's linked with a 6m transfer to us because Man City want to get rid of him because of his wages. He'll always be linked with us because of his dad and that's what makes me take it with an extreme pinch of salt.
Serder Tasci the 23 year old Stuttgart defender currently with Germany in South Africa has expressed his interest in playing at Arsenal saying that he admires Wenger for what he has done and would favour a move to Arsenal.
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Chelsea are set to open the bidding for Liverpool's Fernando Torres with a cut-price £30m offer for the Spain striker. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/143612/Chelsea-offer-Liverpool-30m-for-Fernando-Torres/Inter Milan's Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder says he will turn down a £29m move to Manchester United to remain with the European champions. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293190/Wesley-Sneijder-rejects-29m-Manchester-United-move.htmlUnited manager Sir Alex Ferguson may now turn his attentions to Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil who is valued at around £25m by his club Werder Bremen. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/185931/Alex-Ferguson-focuses-on-Mesut-OzilManchester City are lining up a £20m bid for Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3047228/Manchester-Citys-20million-raid-for-Didier-Drogba.htmlCity are also eyeing a shock swoop for former Arsenal keeper Richard Wright, who is a free agent after being released by Ipswich. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3046890/Manchester-City-eye-a-shock-swoop-for-Richard-Wright.htmlBarcelona have admitted they will need to sell striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in order to fund a move for Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas. :lol: I'll take Ibrahimovic and £20m tyvm. This is just getting desperate from them now. They paid 40m plus Etoo for him last summer and want to sell him alreadyhttp://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/143597/Broke-Barcelona-must-sell-Zlatan-Ibrahimovich-to-sign-Cesc-Fabregas/Chelsea are in danger of missing out on Holland defender Gregory van der Wiel with Bayern Munich set to land the £14m-rated Ajax star. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3047099/Chelsea-in-battle-with-Bayern-Munich-over-Gregory-van-der-Wiel.htmlWest Ham have had an improved £5.5m offer for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans turned down. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1293063/West-Ham-close-West-Brom-midfielder-Graham-Dorrans-upping-bid-5-5m.htmlTottenham manager Harry Redknapp is set to renew his interest in Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3047031/Steven-Pienaar-is-back-on-Harry-Redknapps-radar.htmlMidfielder Joe Ledley has completed a medical at Celtic and will finalise a move to the Glasgow club within the next 48 hours. The Welsh international, who is leaving Cardiff City, has agreed a four-year deal worth £25,000 a week. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/2010/07/09/celtic-close-in-on-ledley-deal-as-welsh-star-passes-medical-86908-22399708/
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Quote:[size=6]Arsenal ‘set to pay £15m’ for Cahill after Kjaer snub[/size]Arsenal may have secured the signing of Laurent Koscielny but the overhaul of their back four remains a work in progress. Unfortunately, Metro newspaper reports that the Gunners have failed in their bid to sign 21-year-old Simon Kjaer from Italian outfit Palermo, the young Danish defender preferring to join German club Wolfsburg instead. Allegedly, Kjaer began demanding too much money for Arsene Wenger's liking, a man known for being as tight as the Spanish defence, and so now the Gunners' boss has turned his attention back to Bolton defender Gary Cahill. The 24-year-old has been admired by Wenger for some time now and though Arsenal have reservations about forking out Bolton's asking price of £15m, the new season is just around the corner and the Gunners' defence is still as fragile as the England back-four. So Wenger is set to prise open his purse strings and give Bolton the money they want. http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/65635,sport,football,transfer-talk-arsenal-set-to-pay-15m-for-gary-cahill-after-simon-kjaer-snub#ixzz0tAkUkolt
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