Manchester United could be priced out of a move for Gremio's 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who has been called the new Cristiano Ronaldo, with his agent saying there is a £13.5m get-out clause in his contract and he will be worth double his current price by the end of the Brazilian season (Daily Telegraph, 1115 GMT).

Hull have confirmed they will speak to Michael Owen's representatives within the week about the possibility of signing him from Newcastle (Hull Daily Mail, 1050 BST).

AC Milan defender Andrea Pirlo says he wants to follow coach Carlo Ancelotti from the San Siro to Chelsea, and Milan chairman Silvio Berlusconi has hinted they could let him go (Daily Mirror, 0945 BST).

Real Madrid's former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze says he would be open to the idea of playing in England again if Madrid let him go (Sky Sports, 0925 BST).

Wolves are ready to break their club's transfer record with a £6.5m move for Reading forward Kevin Doyle
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea are having talks with CSKA Moscow about £15m-rated left-back Yuri Zhirkov.
Full story: The Times

Don't need him, even if Deco goes.

Months ago on FSN there were reports we had signed him for 18mil. Still, a solid signing but he would play in a more attacking role as we have depth in the fullback positions.

So has Nakamura actually signed for Espanyol? Or is it still a rumour? I wouldn't mind seeing the Japanese superstar working his trade out of La Liga... dunno how he'd actually go though...

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has made Inter Milan striker Luis Jimenez his first signing of the summer.

Chelsea are to sign teenage striker Daniel Sturridge from big-spending Premier League rivals Manchester City.

I think this is true. It has been reported on many websites. Interesting signing.....
What do u think about that Marconi??

Cabrera signs for Atletico

Atletico Madrid have finalised a deal for highly-rated Uruguayan defender Leandro Cabrera.

The 18-year-old left wing-back is on his way to Spain after his representative Daniel Fonseca agreed terms for 50 per cent of Cabrera's rights.

Fonseca owns the player and his club Defensor had no say in Cabrera leaving.

"The agent of Cabrera has told us that he has decided to transfer the player to Atletico Madrid," the president of Defensor Dante Prato confirmed.

"Defensor will not receive any money for this transfer as we had sold the player to his agent some time ago.

"Fonseca has told us that he sold the 50 per cent of Cabrera and that the player has to travel to Spain in the next few days to have his medical.

"Then he will come back to Uruguay as Defensor has to play the second leg of the championship final against Nacional on 5th July.

"Fonseca has promised to us that the player will stay at Defensor until the championship is decided."

He's a defender?



Any offers...anyone...guys?



Why is it that when I hear about Tevez/Masch sooky fits I think of Maradona?

Its in the mirror, its probably just BS. He just signed a contract extension anyway, hes not in a position to whinge. I would take Masch to Barca for 20 + Krkic

](*,) ](*,) Pretty sure Rafa would take a straight trade of Masch for Bojan.... as Bojan is young and will be a good player to be learning from torres =] =]

Bojan>Masch

Edited by SCR48: 24/6/2009 11:57:20 AM

Pretty hard call. Masch is a really important player at 'pool, but Bojan is a future great. Bojan will take time to develop, and I dont think Rafa has that luxury. Masch is far more developed and proven in the EPL.

Id be happy for Masch to go and Bojan to stay at Barca. Not a player they will want to let go of.

We need strikers desperately, so he sounds alright but I wouldn't think he would be a certain starter. Didn't cost anything either.

He's a future prospect, highly talented, available and suited to the English game. Exactly the same as Di Santo...except for the last one.

I didnt just pull that from nowhere. I have seen that reported in a few places.

Barca dont need Krkic. There are many players in front of him. However, they do need a Masch.

Masch > Bojan. Bojan isnt proven yet.

Its not a matter of whether he is NEEDED right now. If you have one of the worlds best teenage prospects, you dont sell him just because he doesnt look like getting ahead of Messi or Henry.

Masch is a player that would suit them though. I'd expect them to swap Yaya and $$$, but not Bojan. It would be stupid and not the Barca way.



He's 18 years old. The heat isnt really on.

Sturridge will cost something in the way of a transfer fee as you cant move for free if you are younger than 24 under the bosman ruling.

actualy he will cost around 5 mill depending on the tribunal.

Barca know how important Bojan is and at the most will only loan him out for a season... so u might get 20mill + bojan one year loan deal...

But as Bojans dad is ta scout for barca i cant really see him leaving anytime soon =]

Here's hoping he actually does something, unlike Di Santo.....

My mistake.

ESPN are reporting that United could trigger Sergio Aguero's 60 million buy out clause.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in signing Atletico Madrid's £45m-rated striker Sergio Aguero after giving up on Valencia forward David Villa.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal have offered Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan and Inter Milan as the Gunners are eager to offload the striker but will not sell him to Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City will make a £15m bid for Everton centre-back Joleon Lescott in the next 48 hours.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has put Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch top of his wish list as a replacement for striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Celtic want to sign £5m-rated Fulham striker Diomansay Kamara. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has pleaded with manager Harry Rednapp not to sell him. (Various)

beat you to the Aguero one by 8 seconds imno.
I dont know what to make of this, I would prefer Benzema but Aguero is the next best but as I do kind of support Atletico I would feel a tad bad about it as wel

lol. I dont think you will get him.

1320: The chances of Franck Ribery joining Manchester United or Chelsea appear to be slim after the Bayern Munich playmaker's agent said the Frenchman wants to play for Real Madrid.

Wigan say they have received "acceptable" bids of £14m to £18m from Manchester United and Real Madrid for winger Antonio Valencia.
Full story: Daily Mail

United are also interested in signing Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero, who scored 17 goals in La Liga last season and is valued at £45m.
Full story: The Independent

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas has dropped his biggest hint yet that he could leave Arsenal, calling the club "impotent" because of their failure to challenge for the title and suggesting he would like to join Real Madrid.
Full story: The Sun

Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca flew into London on Wednesday for talks with Chelsea about a £10m double bid for Ricardo Carvalho and Deco.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn could move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch to replace Roque Santa Cruz, who has joined Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Star

Middlesbrough have paved the way for winger Stewart Downing to join Tottenham by signing Mark Yeates from Colchester (Daily Express).

Turkish club Besiktas want Portsmouth midfielder John Utaka and Greek top-flight newcomers Atromitos are interested in Pompey's veteran defender Sol Campbell (Daily Mirror).

Sunderland want to sign Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands on a free transfer (The Sun).

Former Liverpool and Sunderland striker Djibril Cisse is to have a medical with Greek side Panathinaikos (Daily Star).

Liverpool have received an offer from Malaga for their unwanted goalkeeper, Charles Itandje, who was fined for misbehaving during the Hillsborough memorial service (The Guardian).

Stoke have added Newcastle striker Alan Smith to their list of summer transfer targets (Daily Telegraph).

Tottenham midfielder Adel Taarabt is to join Malaga on loan with a view to a permanent £2.5m transfer (Daily Mirror).

Ipswich are targeting former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune, who is currently without a club (The Independent).

Overnight:
- Peter Coates has told Sky Sports News that Stoke are in talks with West Ham over Dean Ashton.
- Philippe Mexes' agent has played down reports linking the Roma defender with a move to Chelsea.
- Jermaine Pennant is considering moving abroad, his agent Sky Andrew has confirmed.
- Diego Forlan's agent has denied holding talks about the striker joining Barcelona from Atletico Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid insist sought-after star Sergio Aguero is not for sale this summer.
- Atletico Madrid have finalised a deal for highly-rated Uruguayan defender Leandro Cabrera.
- Jorge Valdano has ended the transfer pact that existed between Real Madrid and Barcelona by stating that Los Merengues would go for a Blaugrana star if the chance arose. The new general manager in Florentino Perez's administration at the Bernabeu also revealed that he saw neighbours Atletico de Madrid as fair game for bids.
- Real Madrid have contacted Lyon regarding the availability of Karim Benzema.
- Real Madrid have finalised a deal for Valencia defender Raul Albiol.

Edited by afromanGT: 26/6/2009 12:00:59 AM

Manchester United are a step closer to a £30m deal for Lyon striker Karim Benzema after the French side made a £15m move for Porto forward Lisandro Lopez.
Full story: Daily Star

Brazilian club Gremio have rejected a request from Manchester United to take midfielder Douglas Costa on a three-week trial because they want a straight cash bid.
Full story: The Times

Liverpool will offload winger Sebastian Leto to Greek club Panathinaikos for £3m with defender Alvaro Arbeloa set to join Real Madrid in the next few days.
Full story: Telegraph

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is ready to pay £5m for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.
Full story: Daily Star

[size=6]Hull are set to launch a bid for Celtic striker Scott McDonald. (Daily Record)[/size]

I really do ho[e that Benzema will be wearing a United shirt next season.......
Martins is way better than Stoke.
It seems Fergie really wants Costa and attempting to secure him on trial was a smart move as I for one am not fully convinced and it would have probably made up Fergies mind but it isnt to be

Macca at Hull....teamed up with Owen??

[size=6]Hull are set to launch a bid for Celtic striker Scott McDonald. (Daily Record)[/size]

Just restating :P

Think about it... they are trying to buy Marc-Antoine Fortune. If they get him, and they get an offer of about 5mil pounds, they would be VERY tempted to sell him.

You posted it 2 posts ago....