Saturday, 4 July 2009

Premier league Transfer gossip and news

You can click on the links provided to go to the news papers for the full story:

5th July 2009

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o will drop his wage demands to join Manchester United for £25m.
Full story: News of the World

Chelsea are prepared to sell captain John Terry to Manchester City for £45m.
Full story: News of the World


John Terry will only be allowed to leave if he hands in a written transfer request.
Full story: News of the World

Manchester City are said to be preparing a final £35m bid for England captain Terry.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano.
Full story: News of the World

Mascherano's departure looks imminent after he fell out with Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez towards the end of last season.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

New Manchester United striker Michael Owen has revealed how he would have taken a £100,000 pay cut to rejoin old club Liverpool.
Full story: News of the World

Manchester United winger Nani fears for his future at the club following the arrival of Antonio Valencia. Both Atletico Madrid and Villarreal are interested in the Portuguese 22-year-old.
Full story: News of the World

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to be handed a transfer kitty of £60m when he officially takes over on Monday.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday

Chelsea could use some of that cash to make a move for Real Madrid winger Wesley Sneijder.
Full story: News of the World

The Stamford Bridge club could make a last-ditch attempt to sign Argentine forward Carlos Tevez who is on the verge of joining Manchester City.
Full story: News of the World

Newcastle United are lining up a double swoop for Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell and Manchester City forward Ched Evans.
Full story: News of the World

Liverpool will have to battle it out with Real Madrid for Valencia midfielder David Silva.
Full story: News of the World

Real Madrid are set to bid £55m for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery. Frenchman Ribery is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday

AC Milan are ready to offer £20m plus former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini for Gunners striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

AC Milan are pursuing Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who is also a target for Manchester United. (Sunday Times)

Everton manager David Moyes is lining up a move for Manchester United's veteran midfielder Paul Scholes.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday

Everton's Australian midfielder Tim Cahill has told friends he fancies a move to Italy or Spain as he is fed up with the rain in England. (Sunday Express)

Fulham are set to battle it out with Sunderland and AC Milan for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch.
Full story: Daily Star on Sunday

Sunderland appear to have won the race for £14m rated England striker Crouch. (The People)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is keeping tabs on Athletico Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente, who has been dubbed Spain's Peter Crouch.
Full story: News of the World

Birmingham are interested in taking Tottenham left-back Gareth Bale on loan next season. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is lining up a £4m bid for Norway striker Moa Abdellaoue from Valarenga.
Full story: News of the World

Wigan are battling it out with Sunderland for Reading winger Stephen Hunt.
Full story: News of the World

Former Arsenal and Portsmouth defender Lauren is wanted by Hull City.
Full story: News of the World

Hull are also keeping tabs on Fulham striker Bobby Zamora having lost out in the race to sign Fraizer Campbell.
Full story: News of the World

Bolton manager Gary Megson is preparing a £3m bid for Manchester City's Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes.
Full story: News of the World

Middlesbrough are lining up Preston keeper Wayne Henderson as a replacement for Chelsea-bound Ross Turnbull.
Full story: News of the World

West Brom boss Roberto Di Matteo is trailing Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson as he looks to shape his new squad. (News of the World)
Full story: News of the World

4th July 2009

Empoli's young right-back Alberto Massacci claims he has signed for Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Inter Milan right-back Maicon, who is wanted by Premier League Manchester City, is being lined up by Spanish side Real Madrid. (Press Association)

Manchester City are closing in on Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, with the Catalan club now appearing willing to sell the Cameroon 28-year-old. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City are ready to make Chelsea defender John Terry the highest paid player in the Premier League by offering the England captain weekly wages of £300,000.
Full story: The Sun

Real Madrid are ready to move for fellow Blues defender Ashley Cole who has rejected a new deal at Chelsea.
Full story: The Sun

Out-of-favour Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko has been offered a deal by Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev.
Full story: The Times

Liverpool will insist on taking Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo in a swap deal before allowing midfielder Xabi Alonso to move to the Bernebau.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Liverpool are being put off by Udinese's £18m asking price for Swiss midfielder Gokhan Inler.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham striker Darren Bent has opened talks with Sunderland and is on the verge of a £10m move to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: The Sun

Sunderland's £9m keeper Craig Gordon says he is ready to stay at the club and fight for his place after falling out of favour last season.
Full story: The Sun

The Black Cats are battling it out with Arsenal for the £12m signature of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will not stand in striker Emmanuel Adebayor's way if he wants to quit the Gunners.
Full story: The Sun

Gunners striker Robin van Persie is set to end speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal by signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2014.
Full story: The Independent

Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo is wanted by Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon. (The Telegraph)

Everton defender Joleon Lescott could be forced into handing in a transfer request if he is to get his £15m move to Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

Everton are ready to end the stand-off between themselves and Cardiff City and move for £5m-rated midfielder Joe Ledley.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth are set to make a £7m bid for Olympiacos's Argentine midfielder Fernando Belluschi. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn are set to move for veteran 35-year-old Italian striker Christian Vieri. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn have also inquired about Paris St Germain's £2.5m-rated left-winger Jerome Rothen.
Full story: The Times

Bolton are closing in on West Brom defender Paul Robinson and Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde.
Full story: The Sun

New Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says he has no plans to sell star midfielder Lee Cattermole, who is being targeted by Liverpool and Tottenham.
Full story: The Sun

Birmingham City are considering a loan bid for midfielder Joey Barton.
Full story: The Times

Defender Lucas Neill is ready for a U-turn and could return to Upton Park and sign a new contract at West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mail

Portsmouth are the latest English club to enter the race for Celtic target Marc-Antoine Fortune, the Nancy striker. (Daily Mail)

Birmingham are interested in Middlesbrough striker Jeremie Aliadiere who is available for around £3.5m. (Daily Mail)




Friday, 3 July 2009

Owen completes switch to Man Utd

A shock move has seen Michael Owen move to Old Trafford on a free transfer from Newcastle. It was inevitable that the England player wouldn't stay at St James Park. He has agreed a 2 year deal with the Premier League champions and has a pay as you play deal which is a significant drop from his £110,000 a week at Newcasle

Thursday, 2 July 2009

Premier League Gossip and transfer news

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3rd July 2009

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey denies reports that Leicester have made a £1.5m bid for Republic of Ireland striker Andy Keogh.
Full story: Wolverhampton Express & Star

Former Italy striker Christian Vieri, 35, is set to sign for Blackburn Rovers. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Bayern Munich have not given up hope of signing Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea, according to their chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. (Sport Bild magazine)

Chairman Jeremy Peace has hinted West Brom may be prepared to sell Paul Robinson, but only on their terms, with Bolton upping their bid to £750,000. (Bolton News)

Unsettled Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is considering an offer to join Dynamo Kiev, the president of the Ukrainian champions said on Friday. (Reuters)

Former Liverpool and Newcastle striker Michael Owen will have to take a 50% pay cut - to £50,000-a-week - and pass a stringent medical before making a shock move to Manchester United.
Full story: The Sun

Owen could be offered a basic wage of a paltry £20,000-a-week, with performance-related bonuses taking him close to the £110,000-a-week he earned at Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea are the only club to have submitted a formal bid, of about £40m, for Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery - but the French international wants to join Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Real Madrid have put their bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso on hold, until mid-July when his former club Real Sociedad will no longer be entitled to a percentage of the fee.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool are steeling themselves for two bids worth nearly a combined £60m from Real Madrid and Barcelona for Alonso and his fellow midfielder Javier Mascherano. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United will make a £16m move for Sevilla's 28-year-old Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano, but face competition from AC Milan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona have risked the wrath of Arsenal by making an approach for midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell is considering a shock move to Championship club Newcastle United.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea are close to signing Man City youngster Daniel Sturridge and and CSKA Moscow left-back Yuri Zhirkov.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

AC Milan could make a remarkable £12m bid for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch if they fail to sign Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor.
Full story: The Sun

Fulham are also keen on Pompey's giant hitman, preparing a £10m bid.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa are weighing up a potential £8m bid for 22-year-old Swedish striker Marcus Berg, who impressed at the recent Euro Under-21 Championship.
Full story: Daily Star

Tottenham will have to pay £12m to sign Lille's 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder Michel Bastos.
Full story: Daily Mail

Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis, 32, will seal his move from Southampton to West Ham on Monday.
Full story: The Sun

Hull boss Phil Brown could be set to offer veteran midfielder Dietmar Hamann a 12-month contract after he was released by Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Brom have rejected a £2m bid from Fulham for captain Jonathan Greening. (Daily Star)

Everton are set to raid Leeds to sign highly-rated defender Luke Garbutt in a £1m deal. (Daily Star)

Wolves will complete the £2m signing of Sunderland defender Greg Halford, 24, on Friday. (The Sun)

Stoke are set to make a £5m bid for Manchester City's Zimbabwean striker Benjani.
Full story: Daily Star

Watford have accepted a £1.8m bid from Sheffield United for their player of the year Tommy Smith, 28. (The Sun)


2nd July 2009

Liverpool are among several clubs interested in signing Udinese playmaker Gaetano D'Agostino, who is valued at £15.4m. Full story: The Times

Aston Villa have dismissed speculation linking them with a move for Wigan defender Titus Bramble, reportedly worth £3.5m plus midfielder Barry Bannan. (Press Association)

Barcelona are set to bid £17m for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano after Barca's technical director received permission from Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez to make an offer.
Full story: Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish)

Sunderland defender Greg Halford is in line for a £2m transfer to Premier League newcomers Wolves.
Full story: Wolverhampton Express & Star

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has delayed his arrival in London as he attempts to lure striker Alexandre Pato from his former club AC Milan.

Full story: The Sun

The proposed deal to take Ricardo Carvalho and Deco from Chelsea to Inter Milan could collapse over the London club's insistence that they want £12m for the duo.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Forward Carlos Tevez will be unveiled as a Manchester City player on Monday next week, after agreeing terms of about £120,000-a-week.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira has been offered £100,000-a-week by Birmingham as they try to sign the Frenchman from Inter Milan.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo. (Daily Express)

Chelsea are refusing to give up in their chase of Bayern Munish winger Franck Ribery.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is facing the prospect of being priced out of signing Everton defender Joleon Lescott. Everton value the centre half at £20m, which is £5m more than Hughes is willing to pay.
Full story: Daily Star

Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey could be set for a £4m move to Everton after turning down the offer of a new contract at Craven Cottage.
Full story: The Sun

New Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is keen to sort out a quick deal for Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas as Sunderland are also interested. (Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa are ready to launch a bid of £3.5m plus midfielder Barry Bannan for Wigan defender Titus Bramble. (Daily Star)

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is exploring the possibility of signing Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing - even though the winger will be out until October with a foot injury.
Full story: Daily Mail

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is lining up a bid for Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt, and is also close to completing the signing of Chile forward Humberto Suazo.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will not be making a bid for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton. (Daily Star)

Burnley are interested in Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy, according to the Scottish club.
Full story: The Scotsman

Birmingham want Arsenal left-back Armand Traore on a season-long loan.
Full story: The Sun


Saturday, 27 June 2009

Premier Leagues gossip and transfer news

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1st June 2009

Lyon striker and reported Manchester United target Karim Benzema has signed for Real Madrid for £30m.
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)

Discussions between Chelsea and Inter Milan over a possible switch to Italy for defender Ricardo Carvalho and midfielder Deco have collapsed. The Blues value the pair at £12m while the Nerazzurri are unwilling to go beyond £6m.
Full story: La Gazzetta Dello Sport (in Italian)

Barcelona will turn their attentions to prising midfielder Cesc Fabregas away from Arsenal after learning that previous target Franck Ribery would prefer to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Star

The proposed move of Samuel Eto'o to Manchester City may be wrecked by the Cameroon striker's demands for a slice of any transfer fee Barcelona receive.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will offer former Everton winger Andy van der Meyde, who is currently without a club, the chance to resurrect his career at Ewood Park. (The Sun)

Real Madrid are delaying a move for Liverpool's Xabi Alonso until a sell-on clause with the midfielder's former club Real Sociedad expires later in July.
Full story: Daily Mail

Having been frustrated in their pursuit of Felipe Melo, Arsenal will go head to head with Tottenham for the signature of Marseille midfielder Loik Cana.
Full story: Daily Express

After securing Wigan's Antonio Valencia, Manchester United could now bolster their forward line with a move for £11m-rated Toulouse forward Andre-Pierre Gignac.
Full story: The Star

Lyon's Karim Benzema is next on United manager Sir Alex Ferguson's list of priorities at Old Trafford, with the France international forward's team-mate Miralem Pjanic claiming a £38m move is in the offing. (too late)
Full story: The Times

CSKA Moscow left-back Yuri Zhirkov, Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull will be the first three players brought to Chelsea by new manager Carlo Ancelotti. Full story: Daily Telegraph

Michael Owen is holding out for offers from Aston Villa and Everton as his Newcastle United contract comes to an end today.
Full story: The Independent

Brazilian forward Jo will return to Everton on loan next season, with Manchester City boss Mark Hughes unable to promise him a regular first-team place.
Full story: The Sun

Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Arsenal's Philippe Senderos as well as fellow defenders Sylvain Distin of Portsmouth and David Wheater of Middlesbrough. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham are weighing up an approach for Lokomotiv Moscow and Switzerland goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.
Full story: The Times

Celtic's hopes of signing West Brom's Marc-Antoine Fortune have been given a boost as the forward has stalled on a proposed move to Hull. (Daily Record)

Bolton have moved to snap up Sean Davis on a free transfer after he turned down Portsmouth's offer of a new deal, while Swansea's Ferrie Bodde could line up alongside him in midfield if a £2.5m switch goes through. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough are preparing for life in the Championship with a £400,000 bid for Sheffield United midfielder Nick Montgomery.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn's South Africa striker Benni McCarthy is concerned that a lack of first-team games may be harming his chances of appearing for the host nation in next summer's World Cup and may move to Spanish side Celta Vigo.
Full story: Daily Mirror

30th June 2009

Maicon's agent has reassured Inter Milan fans that the highly-rated defender will remain at the San Siro next season. The Brazilian full-back has been linked with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea this summer. (PA Sport)

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says Paolo Maldini, a former player of his at AC Milan, has turned down an offer to become part of his coaching staff at Stamford Bridge. (Radio Deejay)

Arsenal target Felipe Melo has moved to end speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract extension at Fiorentina. (Press Association)

Manchester United and Tottenham look set to miss out on Mirko Vucinic after his agent said the forward will not be leaving Roma. (Press Association)

Inter Milan defender Maicon may have edged closer to a move after the club refused to give in to his demands for a pay increase. The Brazilian has been linked with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea. (Press Association)

Samuel Eto'o wants a £12.5m signing-on fee to join Manchester City. The Barcelona striker has already been offered wages of £250,000 a week by the Eastlands club.

Full story: The Sun

Eto is looking for a £15m golden handshake from Barcelona otherwise the move to City is off.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea are poised to complete a hat-trick of signings by landing CSKA Moscow forward Yuri Zhirkov, Manchester City forward Daniel Sturridge and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal have been stunned by Andrey Arshavin's revelation that he would be "really happy" to play for Barcelona if he gets the chance.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso will holds talks with manager Rafael Benitez this week over a possible move to Real Madrid.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa is set to seal a switch to Real for about £5m. (The Independent)

Aston Villa are ready to pay £5m for Espanyol forward Luis Garcia, who is also wanted by Porto.
Full story: The Sun

Villa are also set to bid £5m for Middlesbrough midfielder Tuncay.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham have joined the chase for Groningen's Sweden international striker Marcus Berg but they may need to pay £10m to beat Everton to his signature.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Spurs have told Villarreal they want cash plus Sebastien Eguren and Marcos Senna in exchange for striker Roman Pavlyuchenko. (The Times)

West Ham are trying to hijack Hull's £3.4m move for Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham have offered £2.2m for Almeria striker Kalu Uche. (The Sun)

Birmingham want to sign Tottenham defender Gareth Bale on a season-long loan deal. (Daily Star)

Wolves are set to sign Reading striker Kevin Doyle for a club record fee of £6.5m.
Full story: The Sun

Ipswich boss Roy Keane is close to completing a £1m deal for QPR full-back Damien Delaney. Keane also wants to make a double raid on former club Sunderland to sign defender Nyron Nosworthy and winger Carlos Edwards. (Daily Star)

Burnley are fighting it out with Cardiff in the race to sign £2.5m-rated Doncaster defender Mat Mills. (Daily Star)



29th June 2009

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is preparing to see out the final year of his contract with the Catalan club rather than join Manchester City in a £25m transfer.

AC Milan have warned Chelsea they would turn down a bid of 60m euros (£51m) for Brazil striker Alexandre Pato. The Italian club's administrator Adriano Galliani said: "We previously received a superior offer to this one and we already said no to that, so the answer would be no." (Press Association)

Inter Milan right-back Maicon plans to remain at the San Siro - as long as he is given an improved contract. The 27-year-old has been linked with Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid. (Press Association)

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness is insistent the club will not budge on their refusal to sell Franck Ribery, who is a target for is a target for Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid. (Press Association)

Manchester City are set to make a £50m double swoop for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o and Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Daily Star

Eto'o will earn a staggering £250,000 a week - £13m a year - if the £25m transfer to City goes through.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United are on the verge of completing a £16m deal to sign Wigan winger Luis Antonio Valencia.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is in danger of missing out on Lyon striker Karim Benzema, who looks set to join Real Madrid in a £28m deal.
Full story: Daily Star

Liverpool have beaten Barcelona to the signing of 16-year-old Cadiz midfielder Jesus Fernandez.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Everton are tracking £5m-rated Sweden Under-21 striker Marcus Berg, who plays for Groningen. (Daily Mirror)

Wolves have put in a £1.5m bid for Monaco's Croatian midfielder Jerko Leko. (Daily Mirror)

The Molineux club are also set to spend £2.5m on Marseilles defender Ronald Zubar. (The Times)

Portsmouth midfielder Arnold Mvuemba is set to sign for French side Lorient after a three-year spell at Fratton Park. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham are interested in Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson and will table a £1m bid for him this week.
Full story: The Sun

Hull defender Sam Ricketts is set to make a £2m switch to Portsmouth after rejecting a new deal with the Tigers. (The Sun)

Blackburn will pay £400,000 to sign French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi from Amiens. (Daily Mirror)


28th June 2009


Manchester City have made a "stratospheric" offer to Samuel Eto'o according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta. (Catalan radio station iCat FM)

Arsenal are poised to hijack Manchester United's £25m bid to sign 21-year-old striker Karim Benzema from Lyon.
Full story: News of the World

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will intensify negotiations to for £45m Atletico Madrid playmaker Sergio Aguero and complete the £14m signing of Wigan striker Luis Antonio Valencia. (Sunday Mail)

Manchester City have completed a £25m swoop for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, 28, and they are expected to announce that they have also signed Carlos Tevez.
Full story: News of the World

Chelsea will make a new £50m offer for AC Milan's Brazilian striker Pato after their initial £45m bid for the 19-year-old was rejected.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, midfielder Michael Essien and defender Ashley Cole are to be offered new £125,000-a-week deals, but Joe Cole and Jose Bosingwa could be on their way out of Stamford Bridge.
Full story: News of the World

Chelsea are also set to test Bayern Munich's resolve with a £50m bid for French winger Franck Ribery.
Full story: Sunday Express

Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant is agonising over a switch across Stanley Park to join Everton.
Full story: News of the World

Xabi Alonso's future at Anfield depends on Real Madrid's bid to sign David Villa from Valencia. If Real fail to purchase the striker, they will meet Liverpool's £25m asking price for Alonso.
Full story: News of the World

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has urged manager Rafael Benitez to try and sign one of his Spanish international team-mates David Villa, David Silva or Juan Mata, who all play for Valencia.
Full story: News of the World

Aston Villa are ready to make a £5m swoop for German international Tim Borowski, 29, who plays in midfield for Bayern Munich.
Full story: News of the World

Stoke are ready to smash their transfer record and spend £6m on Newcastle's Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins. But they are likely to face competition from Everton, Aston Villa and Tottenham.
Full story: News of the World

West Ham want to bring Anton Ferdinand back to Upton Park from Sunderland in a cut-price deal. New Black Cats boss Steve Bruce does not want the 24-year-old, who moved to Wearside last summer, and Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola will make a £2m bid.
Full story: News of the World

Steve Bruce is ready to make a £5m bid for Rangers 24-year-old midfielder Steven Davis.
Full story: News of the World



27th June 2009

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani reveals he has talked to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger about the possibility of signing Togo international striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Hull look set to beat Celtic to the signing of Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune

Full story: Daily Mail

Steve Bruce wants to make Tottenham striker Darren Bent, 25, his first signing at Sunderland, but is being put off by the £18m price tag that Spurs have put on him.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United have been told by Karim Benzema's agent that it is only a matter of time before the £35m-rated striker leaves French club Lyon. (Daily Mirror)

Hull manager Phil Brown has admitted Brazilian striker Geovanni could be sold if another club is willing to put in a big money offer.
Full story: Daily Star

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Spanish side Real Madrid.
Full story: The Independent

Fulham are eyeing up a £5m bid for Middlesbrough's 27-year-old striker Tuncay Sanli.
Full story: Daily Express

The Cottagers are also keen to sign Marseille midfielder Bolo Zenden, 32, who is available on a free transfer. (The Sun)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is considering a shock move to sign Portsmouth centre-back Sol Campbell, 34, on a free transfer.
Full story: The Sun

Wolves are set to sell Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Gleeson, 20, to League One side MK Dons for an undisclosed fee. (Daily Star)

Reading striker Kevin Doyle will decide next week on a £6.5m move to Fulham, Bolton, Sunderland or Wolves. (Daily Star)

Birmingham believe midfielder Lee Bowyer, 32, will complete a permanent move from West Ham next week. (Various)

The Blues are also tracking 24-year-old midfielder Ferne Snoyl, who is out of contract at Dutch side RKC Waalwijk. (The Times)

Arsenal's hopes of signing Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo, 25, look to have ended after the Brazilian's agent said he was happy in Italy. (Independent)

Burnley have made a club record £2.75m bid for Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher. (Daily Mirror)

Everton are closer to a £6m deal for Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia.
Full story: Daily Mail

Italian side Fiorentina are vying with Spanish club Atletico Madrid for Everton's Steven Pienaar. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham have bid £6m for Inter Milan's Nigeria striker Victor Obinna, while Atletico Madrid want to sell Maxi Rodriguez to Spurs.
Full story: Daily Mail

Birmingham have failed in a bid to sign midfielder Patrick Vieira, 33, from Inter Milan. Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn are weighing up a move for £10m-rated striker Andre-Pierre Gignac, 23, from Toulouse, who was top scorer in France last season. Full story: Daily Mail

Friday, 26 June 2009

Ronaldo agrees six-year deal

Cristiano Ronaldo will complete his world record £80m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid on 1 July after agreeing a six-year deal.

United, who accepted Real's offer for the 24-year-old winger on 11 June, confirmed the finalisation of the transfer on their club website.

Saturday, 20 June 2009

Premier League gossip and transfer news

You can click on the links to go straight to the news paper or media which has the full story:

26th June 2009

The agent of Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero tells the calciomercato.it. website that he has had no contact with Manchester United over a possible bid for the £44m-rated Argentine international.

Denmark international Peter Lovenkrands hints he could cross the divide between Newcastle and Sunderland. He told Danish newspaper BT: "Sunderland is certainly an interesting club. The city is near Newcastle, where we have settled fine, and it would be attractive to stay in northern England."

Hull manager Phil Brown wants Michael Owen to join his side despite his injury record. Owen's Newcastle deal expires on Tuesday when he will become a free agent.

There has been a lot of talk about Valencia striker David Villa but his club insist, despite the speculation linking him with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United, that they have received no bids for him.

Birmingham are optimistic midfielder Lee Bowyer will complete a permanent free transfer from West Ham in the next few days. (Press Association)

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he is confident Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will join him at the Nou Camp in the future. (Press Association)

Bayern Munich have ruled out selling midfielder Franck Ribery, insisting the "irreplaceable" player is not for sale at any price. Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona are vying for the Frenchman's signature.
Full story: French newspaper L'Equipe

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to make a £40m bid for Valencia striker David Villa after Barcelona opened the auction with a bid. (Daily Mirror)

Man United are also 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

Sir Alex Ferguson has offered Manchester United's Portuguese winger Nani to Wigan as bait in his bid to sign Ecuador winger Antonio Valencia. (Daily Mirror)

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

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor will become a target for Italian side AC Milan, if they miss out on Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko.
Full story: The Guardian

Manchester City are favourites to secure the signature of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: The Sun

Inter Milan's Brazilian right-back Maicon is also a £10m target for City manager Mark Hughes.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea are closing in on a £4m deal for Charlton's 17-year-old forward Jonjo Shelvey, who is also being tracked by Newcastle, Tottenham and West Ham. (Daily Express)

Chelsea are set to make a move for goalkeeper Ross Turnbull who has rejected a new contract at Middlesbrough. (Daily Express)

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

Blackburn are likely to be priced out of their bid to land Portsmouth's Peter Crouch because of the striker's £70,000-a- week wages.
Full story: The Sun

Sam Allardyce will bid £4m to bring Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher to Blackburn.
Full story: Daily Express

Tottenham are interested in Wigan's 21-year-old midfielder Lee Cattermole. (Daily Mail)

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is tracking Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell and Middlesbrough's Gary O'Neil. (Daily Mirror)

Hodgson may also look at bringing Villerreal's American forward Jozy Altidore to Craven Cottage. (Telegraph)

Gary Megson is ready to splash £8.5m on Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde and Reading striker Kevin Doyle. (Daily Mirror)

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is closing in on Newcastle defender David Edgar. The full-back has had a medical at Turf Moor, along with Derby ace Tyrone Mears.
Full story: The Sun

Hull City are interested in Celtic striker Scott McDonald as well as the Glasgow club's own transfer target Marc Antoine Fortune. (Daily Record)

Marc Antoine Fortune's agent Michael Manuello says the striker will make a straight choice between Celtic and Hull despite interest from Wolves and Fulham. (Daily Record)

Departing Celtic defender Bobo Balde says Birmingham and Burnley have shown an interest in his services. (The Sun)

Wolves have been told they will need to pay £3m for Doncaster defender Matthew Mills. (The Guardian)

Sheffield United defender Matt Kilgallon is a £4m target for Wigan, Wolves and Birmingham. (The Sun)




25th June 2009


Valencia striker David Villa rules out a move to the Barclays Premier League, telling Spanish TV channel Cuatro that he will only play in La Liga next season.

Cesc Fabregas issues a statement on the Arsenal website denying he is any way dissatisfied at the Emirates. "Let me make myself absolutely crystal clear - I am wholeheartedly committed to Arsenal, and my future lies with this great club."

Jermaine Pennant's agent says he is considering moving abroad when his contract at Liverpool expires soon. (Sky Sports)

AC Milan have confirmed they would be interested in Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor if they fail to sign their number one target, Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko. (Press Association)

Stoke are in talks with West Ham about signing striker Dean Ashton. (Sky Sports News)

Egyptian side ENNPI Cairo claim Blackburn are interested in signing winger Ahmed Al Muhammadi, who had a spell on trial at Ewood Park last season under former manager Paul Ince. (Press Association)

Manchester City striker Jo could be used as bait in an effort to lure Everton's Joleon Lescott to Eastlands, but Fulham are also interested in the Brazilian.
Full story: Manchester Evening News

Another player not interested in going to Stamford Bridge is Milan's Andrea Pirlo. Despite Milan president Silvio Berlusconi hinting he could leave, the player's agent says "We are not worried by Berlusconi's comment. He is a Milan player, he is under contract and he honours contracts." (Press Association)

Chelsea seem set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery, who is only interested in going to Real Madrid, and also AC Milan's Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato, who says he is part of Milan and the club decides his life.
Full story: The Times

Liverpool's Alvaro Arbeloa says he is "filled with pride" to be linked to Real Madrid and "it would be a lie" to assume he will be at Anfield next season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

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

Man 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).

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).




24th June 2009

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.

Real Madrid are interested in signing Lyon striker Karim Benzema, according to Marca sports daily. Benzema, who has been heavily linked with Manchester United, could be a fresh target for Real rather than Valencia's David Villa.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has dismissed speculation linking him to a move to Manchester United. The 28-year-old told AS: "There is nothing at all from Manchester (United) or any other club."

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

City's Brazilian forward Robinho has urged the club to buy Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: The Sun

Michael Essien's agent claims the midfielder could leave Chelsea this summer if the likes of "Real Madrid, Barcelona or some other club" make an offer.
Full story: The Sun

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

Aston Villa are set to bid £1m for German goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel from Energie Cottbus.
Full story: Daily Mirror

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

Bolton boss Gary Megson is set to pull out of a move for West Brom left-back Paul Robinson as the £1m asking price is twice the amount he wants to pay. (Various)

Reading face a double bid from Sunderland for winger Stephen Hunt and striker Kevin Doyle.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland are also closing in on Tottenham striker Darren Bent - but they will need to match the Londoners' £10m valuation. (Daily Star)



23rd June 2009

Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora would be interested in a move to Sunderland, according to his agent. (Press Association)

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has signed a two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge (Sky Sports).

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has been given a summer transfer kitty of £13m following the sale of Roque Santa Cruz to Manchester City Full story: Thisislancashire.com

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has warned his players to expect a lot of changes in the dressing room before the start of the new season as they look to consolidate their status as a Premier League club (Press Association).

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says defender Glen Johnson is good value for money at £17m, with the club having actually paid less than that as they wrote off the money owed to them by Portsmouth from when Peter Crouch moved to Pompey last summer (Sky Sports).

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).

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).

Manchester United's Darron Gibson says he is keen to sign a new contract despite a lack of first-team opportunities lessening his chances of playing in next year's World Cup, should the Republic of Ireland qualify Full story: ITV.com

Portsmouth's Sean Davis is expected to join Bolton when his contract at Fratton Park expires next month, saying he has "given up worrying what Portsmouth say or do" about his future (Manchester Evening News).

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).

Manchester United are talking to Brazilian club Gremio about a deal for their 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa - dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo.

Full story: The Times

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has hinted he could leave if Alan Shearer does not get the manager's job at St James' Park.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Atletico Madrid, Sunderland and Sevilla are all chasing Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora.
Full story: The Sun

West Ham, Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham are all in the running to sign former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen after Barcelona confirmed he can leave for the right price (Daily Mirror).

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

Highly rated Sheffield United youngster Kyle Naughton could be sold to bring in money for several new signings, with Aston Villa and Everton keen on the £5m-rated defender.
Full story: Daily Mail

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez's next transfer after he leaves Manchester United will be heavily scrutinised by the Premier League to ensure there is no third-party ownership involved.
Full story: The Guardian

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

They are also interested in Inter Milan right-back Maicon after missing out on Glen Johnson, who joined Liverpool. Full story: The Sun

Hull, Wolves and Portsmouth are all challenging Celtic for the signature of Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune, who played under new Celtic boss Tony Mowbray on loan at West Brom last season. (Daily Record)


22nd June 2009

Nicklas Bendtner's father says the striker is fully committed to Arsenal, amid suggestions the Denmark international is wanted by Italian giants Roma.
Full story: Setanta

Andriy Shevchenko wants to honour his contract with Chelsea and will report for pre-season training with the Blues on 9 July. The Ukraine forward, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, has one year left on his deal with the Stamford Bridge side.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has said the Serie A club is open to offers for Andrea Pirlo, amid speculation the Italy midfielder could join former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea.

Manchester United have been urged by former Chelsea and France defender Marcel Desailly to pay whatever it takes to sign Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery - even if it costs £150m. Full story: Daily Star

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez agreed to join Manchester City from bitter rivals Manchester United two weeks ago - and he will complete a £25.5m move in the next few days.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Chelsea could scupper the deal if the Stamford Bridge outfit match the £130,000-a-week salary that City are offering Tevez.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will start to rebuild his strike force with a £30m move for Lyon striker Karim Benzema.
Full story: Daily Mirror

United's bid for the 21-year-old Benzema could even be as high as £35m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz will complete his £15m move to Manchester City in the next 48 hours - provided he passes medical tests on his knee. (The Sun)

Hull manager Phil Brown wants to hijack Quinton Fortune's move to Ipswich. The former Manchester United winger is a free agent after being released by Belgian club Tubize.
Full story: Daily Star

Phil Brown could miss out on Manchester United striker Frazier Campbell, who is stalling on a £6m move, despite the fee being agreed two weeks ago.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City are ready to sell Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes to Lens - and are hoping to claw back £2.5m from the deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

The Blades face a fight to keep defender Matthew Kilgallon at the club, with Wigan and Middlesbrough both interested.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Burnley are ready to move for Nigeria centre-back Rabiu Afolabi, who is a free agent after leaving French side Sochaux.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand insists he has no intention of leaving the club, despite interest from Fulham.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn are closing in on Paris St Germain midfielder Jerome Rothen.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham have been linked with former Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes, who does not currently have a club.
Full story: The Independent

Liverpool's first-team coach Mauricio Pellegrino has refused to rule out the possibility of midfielder Javier Mascherano leaving the club - with Barcelona interested in the Argentine international. (Various).

Bolton will strongly resist any offers for striker Kevin Davies, who is thought to be wanted by Blackburn. (Guardian)

Birmingham have not given up in their pursuit of defender Roger Johnson, despite Cardiff refusing to lower their £5m valuation of the player. (Guardian)

Celtic face competition from Hull, Fulham, Portsmouth and Wolves for Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune. (Scottish Sun)

Herman Hreidarsson looks set to reject a possible Old Firm switch in favour of staying at Portsmouth. (Daily Express)

Bristol City could sell Michael McIndoe to Sheffield United for £750,000 and replace him with Manchester United winger Lee Martin.
Full story: Bristol Evening Post

21st June 2009

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to step up his pursuit of Lyon striker Karim Benzema.

Brazilian club Gremio's midfield prodigy Douglas Costa is a £20m target, while Wigan's Ecuador international Antonio Valencia is expected to sign for £16m.
Full story: Manchester Evening News website

Birmingham have secured the services of Manchester City keeper Joe Hart on a season-long loan.
Full story: Birmingham Post and Mail

Bolton will reject any offer made for striker Kevin Davies with Blackburn being linked with their influential captain. (Press Association)

Chelsea will test the depth of Liverpool's financial problems and their resolve to keep Fernando Torres by bidding £50m for the Spanish international striker.
Full story: News of the World

Torres says Liverpool will challenge Chelsea and Manchester United, despite not having the same financial clout as their rivals. He also wants to stay at Liverpool and get close to the legendary status of Kenny Dalglish and Robbie Fowler.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with Valencia striker David Villa but Torres has told them to forget about signing him as believes his international strike partner will go to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph

Chelsea also want another Reds player as they are ready to fight it out with Real Madrid for midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is now a target for Real Madrid as well as Barcelona.
Full story: Sunday Times

Chelsea's failure to land a major signing so far this summer is the reason they have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Independent

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will use some of the £80m from Cristiano Ronaldo's proposed move to Real Madrid by bringing in Lyon striker Karim Benzema for £25m.
Full story: News of the World

Manchester United could face another battle to keep hold of one of their prize assets as Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is keen on taking promising 17-year-old striker Federico Macheda back to his native Italy.
Full story: People

Ferguson has hit a stumbling block in his pursuit of Wigan's right-sided midfielder Antonio Valencia with united offering £12m but the Latics wanting £18m.
Full story: People

Hull are keen to sign Newcastle striker Michael Owen in a deal which would see him get a basic salary plus extras for playing and scoring goals.
Full story: News of the World

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is keen to bring striker Lomana LuaLua back to the Premier League after his stint with Qatar side Al-Arabi.
Full story: News of the World

Aston Villa are eyeing up a move for £7m-rated Atletico Madrid midfielder Jurado but appear to have missed out to Fiorentina in their attempts to sign Royston Drenthe from Real Madrid.
Full story: News of the World

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to battle it out with Everton for the services of Sheffield United right-back Kyle Naughton. (Observer)



20th June 2009

Barcelona have switched their attentions from competing to sign Franck Ribery to preparing a £25m bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.
Full story: Daily Star

The Catalan club are also getting ready to submit a £35m offer for Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, which could be made up of £20m and forward Bojan Krkic.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City are confident they will beat local rivals Manchester United as well as Chelsea and Liverpool to the signing of striker Carlos Tevez.
Full story: Independent

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will target £12m-rated Roma centre-back Philippe Mexes as a replacement for Inter Milan-bound Ricardo Carvalho.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea have bid more than Real Madrid for Valencia striker David Villa and his club want him to move to Stamford Bridge but he prefers a switch to the Bernabeu.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal's signing of centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has paved the way for Manchester City to sign Kolo Toure from the Gunners for £12m.
Full story: Times

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill could offer £8m to prise England Under-21 centre-back David Wheater away from Championship side Middlesbrough.
Full story: Daily Star

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is still trying to sign Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is trying to sign winger Jermaine Pennant, who will be available on a free transfer as his deal with Liverpool is up this summer.
Full story: The Sun

Bolton have beaten Blackburn to the signing of Pompey midfielder Sean Davis and have now set their sights on West Brom left-back Paul Robinson.
Full story: The Sun

Tottenham may be able to offload Mexican winger Giovani Dos Santos to Atletico Madrid for £4m.
Full story: The Sun

Serbia and Manchester United midfielder Zoran Tosic says Cristiano Ronaldo told his Old Trafford team-mates he was leaving before the Champions League final. Full story: The Sun

Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher has urged midfielder Xabi Alonso to resist a move to Real Madrid and stay at the club. And, with midfielder Javier Mascherano and defender Alvaro Arbeloa also linked with moves, Carragher insists he is hoping no-one leaves Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Friday, 19 June 2009

Setanta loses Premier TV rights

Setanta TV lost a massive chunk of their TV viewing today as they lost all their 2009/2010 Premier league rights. Setanta has failed to pay the latest chunk of the £30m it owes the English Premier League - losing the rights. The league will now put the rights to the 46 live matches for the 2009/2010 season out to auction, after Setanta missed Friday's payment deadline. Offers to buy the rights need to be made by Monday.
The Board of Setanta said it would "consider its options over the weekend","In the meantime, Setanta's sports channels continue on air," it added.
The Premier League said it had been working with Setanta "for some time to help them continue as the broadcaster" .
Sky would be legally free to bid for one of Setanta's two packages of 23 games, the other 23 will go else where . Under the EU regulatory that no one operator can hold all the rights to air all the Premier League games

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Premier League Fixtures annouced for 2009/2010 season

You can see all the Premier League fixture's which where released this morning for this coming season 2009/2010,
some game may be subject to change due to TV coverage list is correct as at 11am 17/06/09:

Saturday, 15 August 2009

Aston Villa v Wigan, 15:00
Bolton v Sunderland, 15:00
Chelsea v Hull, 15:00
Everton v Arsenal, 15:00
Portsmouth v Fulham, 15:00
Stoke v Burnley, 15:00

Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Arsenal v Bolton, 19:45
Burnley v Man Utd, 19:45
Fulham v Blackburn, 19:45
Hull v Tottenham, 19:45

Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Liverpool v Stoke, 19:45
Man City v Everton, 19:45

Saturday, 22 August 2009
Birmingham v Stoke, 15:00
Burnley v Everton, 15:00
Fulham v Chelsea, 15:00
Hull v Bolton, 15:00
Wigan v Man Utd, 15:00

Saturday, 29 August 2009
Bolton v Liverpool, 15:00
Chelsea v Burnley, 15:00
Everton v Wigan, 15:00
Man Utd v Arsenal, 15:00
Stoke v Sunderland, 15:00

Saturday, 12 September 2009
Fulham v Everton, 15:00
Liverpool v Burnley, 15:00
Man City v Arsenal, 15:00
Portsmouth v Bolton, 15:00
Stoke v Chelsea, 15:00
Sunderland v Hull, 15:00
Tottenham v Man Utd, 15:00
Wigan v West Ham, 15:00

Saturday, 19 September 2009
Arsenal v Wigan, 15:00
Bolton v Stoke, 15:00
Chelsea v Tottenham, 15:00
Everton v Blackburn, 15:00
Hull v Birmingham, 15:00
Man Utd v Man City, 15:00

Saturday, 26 September 2009
Birmingham v Bolton, 15:00
Fulham v Arsenal, 15:00
Liverpool v Hull, 15:00
Man City v West Ham, 15:00
Stoke v Man Utd, 15:00
Tottenham v Burnley, 15:00
Wigan v Chelsea, 15:00

Saturday, 3 October 2009
Arsenal v Blackburn, 15:00
Bolton v Tottenham, 15:00
Chelsea v Liverpool, 15:00
Everton v Stoke, 15:00
Hull v Wigan, 15:00
West Ham v Fulham, 15:00

Saturday, 17 October 2009
Blackburn v Burnley, 15:00
Fulham v Hull, 15:00
Man Utd v Bolton, 15:00
Stoke v West Ham, 15:00
Wigan v Man City, 15:00

Saturday, 24 October 2009
Bolton v Everton, 15:00
Burnley v Wigan, 15:00
Chelsea v Blackburn, 15:00
Hull v Portsmouth, 15:00
Liverpool v Man Utd, 15:00
Man City v Fulham, 15:00
Tottenham v Stoke, 15:00
West Ham v Arsenal, 15:00

Saturday, 31 October 2009
Arsenal v Tottenham, 15:00
Bolton v Chelsea, 15:00
Burnley v Hull, 15:00
Fulham v Liverpool, 15:00
Man Utd v Blackburn, 15:00
Portsmouth v Wigan, 15:00

Saturday, 7 November 2009
Chelsea v Man Utd, 15:00
Hull v Stoke, 15:00
Man City v Burnley, 15:00
West Ham v Everton, 15:00
Wigan v Fulham, 15:00

Saturday, 21 November 2009
Birmingham v Fulham, 15:00
Bolton v Blackburn, 15:00
Hull v West Ham, 15:00
Man Utd v Everton, 15:00
Stoke v Portsmouth, 15:00
Tottenham v Wigan, 15:00

Saturday, 28 November 2009
Arsenal v Chelsea, 15:00
Blackburn v Stoke, 15:00
Everton v Liverpool, 15:00
Fulham v Bolton, 15:00
Man City v Hull, 15:00
West Ham v Burnley, 15:00
Wigan v Sunderland, 15:00

Saturday, 5 December 2009
Arsenal v Stoke, 15:00
Aston Villa v Hull, 15:00
Everton v Tottenham, 15:00
Fulham v Sunderland, 15:00
Man City v Chelsea, 15:00
West Ham v Man Utd, 15:00
Wigan v Birmingham, 15:00

Saturday, 12 December 2009
Bolton v Man City, 15:00
Burnley v Fulham, 15:00
Chelsea v Everton, 15:00
Hull v Blackburn, 15:00
Liverpool v Arsenal, 15:00
Stoke v Wigan, 15:00

Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Bolton v West Ham, 19:45
Burnley v Arsenal, 19:45
Hull v Everton, 19:45
Stoke v Fulham, 19:45

Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Liverpool v Wigan, 19:45

Saturday, 19 December 2009
Arsenal v Hull, 15:00
Aston Villa v Stoke, 15:00
Fulham v Man Utd, 15:00
West Ham v Chelsea, 15:00
Wigan v Bolton, 15:00

Saturday, 26 December 2009
Burnley v Bolton, 15:00
Fulham v Tottenham, 15:00
Hull v Man Utd, 15:00
Man City v Stoke, 15:00
Wigan v Blackburn, 15:00

Monday, 28 December 2009
Bolton v Hull, 15:00
Chelsea v Fulham, 15:00
Everton v Burnley, 15:00
Man Utd v Wigan, 15:00
Stoke v Birmingham, 15:00

Saturday, 9 January 2010
Arsenal v Everton, 15:00
Burnley v Stoke, 15:00
Fulham v Portsmouth, 15:00
Hull v Chelsea, 15:00
Sunderland v Bolton, 15:00
Wigan v Aston Villa, 15:00

Saturday, 16 January 2010
Blackburn v Fulham, 15:00
Bolton v Arsenal, 15:00
Everton v Man City, 15:00
Man Utd v Burnley, 15:00
Stoke v Liverpool, 15:00
Tottenham v Hull, 15:00

Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Bolton v Burnley, 19:45
Man Utd v Hull, 19:45
Stoke v Man City, 19:45
Tottenham v Fulham, 19:45

Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Blackburn v Wigan, 19:45

Saturday, 30 January 2010
Arsenal v Man Utd, 15:00
Burnley v Chelsea, 15:00
Liverpool v Bolton, 15:00
Sunderland v Stoke, 15:00
Wigan v Everton, 15:00

Saturday, 6 February 2010
Bolton v Fulham, 15:00
Burnley v West Ham, 15:00
Chelsea v Arsenal, 15:00
Hull v Man City, 15:00
Liverpool v Everton, 15:00
Stoke v Blackburn, 15:00
Sunderland v Wigan, 15:00

Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Arsenal v Liverpool, 19:45
Fulham v Burnley, 19:45
Wigan v Stoke, 19:45

Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Blackburn v Hull, 19:45
Everton v Chelsea, 19:45
Man City v Bolton, 19:45

Saturday, 20 February 2010
Blackburn v Bolton, 15:00
Everton v Man Utd, 15:00
Fulham v Birmingham, 15:00
Portsmouth v Stoke, 15:00
West Ham v Hull, 15:00
Wigan v Tottenham, 15:00

Saturday, 27 February 2010
Birmingham v Wigan, 15:00
Chelsea v Man City, 15:00
Hull v Aston Villa, 15:00
Man Utd v West Ham, 15:00
Stoke v Arsenal, 15:00
Sunderland v Fulham, 15:00
Tottenham v Everton, 15:00

Saturday, 6 March 2010
Arsenal v Burnley, 15:00
Everton v Hull, 15:00
Fulham v Stoke, 15:00
West Ham v Bolton, 15:00
Wigan v Liverpool, 15:00

Saturday, 13 March 2010
Bolton v Wigan, 15:00
Chelsea v West Ham, 15:00
Hull v Arsenal, 15:00
Man Utd v Fulham, 15:00
Stoke v Aston Villa, 15:00

Saturday, 20 March 2010
Arsenal v West Ham, 15:00
Blackburn v Chelsea, 15:00
Everton v Bolton, 15:00
Fulham v Man City, 15:00
Man Utd v Liverpool, 15:00
Portsmouth v Hull, 15:00
Stoke v Tottenham, 15:00
Wigan v Burnley, 15:00

Saturday, 27 March 2010
Bolton v Man Utd, 15:00
Burnley v Blackburn, 15:00
Hull v Fulham, 15:00
Man City v Wigan, 15:00
West Ham v Stoke, 15:00

Saturday, 3 April 2010
Burnley v Man City, 15:00
Everton v West Ham, 15:00
Fulham v Wigan, 15:00
Man Utd v Chelsea, 15:00
Stoke v Hull, 15:00

Saturday, 10 April 2010
Blackburn v Man Utd, 15:00
Chelsea v Bolton, 15:00
Hull v Burnley, 15:00
Liverpool v Fulham, 15:00
Tottenham v Arsenal, 15:00
Wigan v Portsmouth, 15:00

Saturday, 17 April 2010
Birmingham v Hull, 15:00
Blackburn v Everton, 15:00
Man City v Man Utd, 15:00
Stoke v Bolton, 15:00
Tottenham v Chelsea, 15:00
Wigan v Arsenal, 15:00

Saturday, 24 April 2010
Arsenal v Man City, 15:00
Bolton v Portsmouth, 15:00
Burnley v Liverpool, 15:00
Chelsea v Stoke, 15:00
Everton v Fulham, 15:00
Hull v Sunderland, 15:00
Man Utd v Tottenham, 15:00
West Ham v Wigan, 15:00

Saturday, 1 May 2010
Blackburn v Arsenal, 15:00
Fulham v West Ham, 15:00
Liverpool v Chelsea, 15:00
Stoke v Everton, 15:00
Tottenham v Bolton, 15:00
Wigan v Hull, 15:00

Sunday, 9 May 2010
Arsenal v Fulham, 15:00
Bolton v Birmingham, 15:00
Burnley v Tottenham, 15:00
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Premier League gossip and transfer news

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19th June 2009

Fulham have moved closer to signing Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner for £6m.

Scharner's agent said: "Aston Villa wanted him as a defender and that is why they are no longer an option. Fulham are strong at the moment. However, there is still the possibility he could go to Germany with Hamburg." (Press Association)

Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena's agent believes Juventus will decide by next week whether to make a bid for the 27-year-old Italian.
Full story: Goal.com

Birmingham City are set to complete the record signing of 23-year-old Ecuador striker Christian Benitez next week for an initial fee of £6.2m.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

West Ham are keen on securing a loan deal for Inter Milan's Italian Under-21 international striker Mario Balotelli.
Full story: Setanta Sports

Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes will not be heading to Manchester United with news that the 27-year-old is set to sign a contract extension until 2015. (Setanta Sports)

West Ham United want to sign Chilean midfielder Luis Jimenez from Serie A champions Inter Milan.

Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea are on standby to swoop for Lyon striker Karim Benzema.

Chelsea could be set to wreck Liverpool's hopes of signing Glen Johnson with Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie saying: "Glen has got permission to speak to two clubs".
Full story: The Sun

The future of striker Carlos Tevez still hangs in the balance with just two weeks remaining on his loan deal at Manchester United, but he could still stay at Old Trafford - if the club make him the highest paid player.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City have agreed an £18m deal to sign Blackburn forward Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle United have slapped a £10m price tag on defender Sebastien Bassong with Tottenham and Arsenal leading the chase.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City still wait anxiously to see if striker Samuel Eto'o will be heading their way from Barcelona, but Inter Milan are keen on ruining Mark Hughes' party.
Full story: The Sun

Bayern Munich are closing in on Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa.
Full story: The Times

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh is being checked out by Arsenal as a possible replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor who could be off to AC Milan.
Full story: The Times

Sunderland are close to securing Manchester City defender Richard Dunne for £5m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Crystal Palace have won the race to sign striker Freddie Sears on loan from West Ham. (The Sun)

Wigan are poised to battle it out with Celtic for the services of Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher. (The Sun)


Thursday 18th June 2009


Roberto Martinez is lining up his first signing as Wigan manager after making a £1.7m move for Espanyol's 24-year-old midfielder Jordi Gomez. (Press Association)

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he would consider a return to Spain following links with a move to former club Real Madrid.

"I have something to prove in Spain as I did not show my best form in La Liga. I am contracted for one more year, but if Liverpool get an offer, they will consider it. It is in the hands of my agent," he told Spanish newspaper El Mundo.

Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann is interested in a move to 1860 Munich. The 35-year-old German, who last played for City in December, said: "I could see myself playing there. I want to carry on playing for another two years."
Full story: Setanta Sports

Manchester City target and former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista wants to stay with Roma. He said: "I signed a four-year contract with Roma and I want to remain and help the team do better." (Press Association)

Ajax centre-back Thomas Vermaelen will have a medical at Arsenal on Friday ahead of signing a four-year deal.

"The signature is not there yet, but everything is in order," Vermaelen told Belgium newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen.
Full story: Setanta Sports

Jermaine Pennant, loaned to Portsmouth from Liverpool last season, is a possible target for Manchester City to provide competition for winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Full story: Guardian

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is edging closer to a Manchester City move with wage demands of £192,000 a week, after tax, being weighed up by the Premier League club.
Full story: Daily Mail

With Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona waiting in the wings, chairman of the German club Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said a few days ago the French midfielder would not be sold, but Beckenbauer has revealed: "If he really wants to leave, we will deal with the issue."
Full story: Daily Star

Man United are considering a move for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie who is yet to sign a new contract.

one year remaining on Robin van Persie's current deal, the Dutch star is desperate to win more silverware and said money was not everything.
Full story: The Sun

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed he made an enquiry about taking on former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson. (Daily Record)

Javier Mascherano's future at Liverpool hangs in the balance with news the midfielder's agent has held talks with Barcelona.
Full story: The Sun

Man United and Arsenal target Lyon forward Karim Benzema looks set to stay with the French club for at least another year after committing his immediate future to the French outfit before going on holiday. (Daily Express)

Tottenham have been talking to Real Madrid about a proposal to subsidise Arjen Robben's wages in return for the Dutch winger moving to White Hart Lane.
Full story: The Independent

Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is being used as bait with manager Martin O'Neill eyeing up Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sporting Lisbon are set to make a second offer for Man City's Felipe Caicedo after Mark Hughes' club rejected their initial bid of £5m for the striker. (Daily Mirror)

Man City have denied Brazilian superstar Robinho will join Barcelona on a loan deal. Chief executive Garry Cook said: "The story is completely without foundation." (The Times)

AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo fancies a move to Chelsea. The 30-year-old said: "Perhaps it's possible that I could join (Blues boss Carlo) Ancelotti. Maybe it's time for a new chapter in my career."
Full story: Daily Mirror

Wednesday 17th June 2009

Liverpool right-back Alvaro Arbeloa has one year left on his contract and says it is down to the Anfield club if they sell him. (Spanish newspaper Elmundo)

Barcelona are to make a move for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina after the Nou Camp club's talks with current number one Victor Valdes broke down.
Full story: Daily Mail

Monaco boss Guy Lacombe has ruled out a move for Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko. (Setanta Sports)

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery, who is also being targeted by Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea are actually the favourites to sign Ribery as Real are not happy with the price tag put on the France international.
Full story: Guardian

Manchester United may ditch a move for Ribery as they do not want to sign players aged 26 or over for large transfer fees.
Full story: Guardian

Manchester United and Chelsea have a chance of landing Valencia striker David Villa in excess of £40m after his move to Real Madrid was put in doubt.
Full story: Daily Star

Villa would only leave La Liga for England's top flight if it was to join Liverpool and their Spanish boss Rafael Benitez.
Full story: The Sun

Barcelona's courting of Liverpool's Javier Mascherano has resulted in the Argentine's international team-mate Lionel Messi, who plays for the Catalan club, saying it would be "beautiful" if the combative midfielder joined him at the Nou Camp.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool winger Ryan Babel could be offered a route out of the club, with new Galatasaray manager Frank Rijkaard interested in signing his Dutch compatriot.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City playmaker Robinho is also a target of Champions League winners Barcelona and they are ready to bid £35m for the Brazilian.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy may help Real Madrid recoup some of their extravagant summer spending by thrashing out a £37m deal to sign winger Arjen Robben, striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar and defender Gabriel Heinze.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Italian midfielder Gennarro Gattuso has not ruled out following new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti from AC Milan to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will step up his attempts to sign Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo with a £15m bid.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal right-back or right-sided midfielder Emmanuel Eboue wants to move abroad if he is not going to get more first-team football.
Full story: Daily Express

West Ham have landed Inter Milan's Mancini and Luis Jimenez on season-long loans and will have first refusal on signing the winger and forward next summer.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City are close to capturing striker Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn in a deal worth £15m, plus more depending on the success of the Paraguyan.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna insists he is committed to Arsenal after reports linking him with a switch to Barcelona. (The Sun)

Everton boss David Moyes has had a bid for Sheffield United right-back Kyle Naughton knocked back. (Press Association)

Fulham are keen on some Brazilian flair as they want to bring Manchester City striker Jo to Craven Cottage for £8m. (The Sun)

Middlesbrough managing director Keith Lamb says it "wouldn't be the easiest of negotiations from their (Spurs') point of view" but he would take Tottenham's call if they wanted to sign winger Stewart Downing.
Full story: The Sun

Premier League new boys Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign defender Roger Johnson from Cardiff and are also interested in Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Fellow top-flight newcomers Wolves are in talks with former Reading keeper Marcus Hahnemann about signing him as cover for Wayne Hennessey. (Daily Mail)





Tuesday 16th June 2009

Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna says he would be open to a move to Real Madrid with the Spanish side weighing up a £20m bid for the Gunners star.
Full story: The Sun

Real Madrid director-general Jorge Valdano admits any bid for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is likely to be doomed to failure. (Marca, 0954 BST)
Full story: Marca (in Spanish)

Wolves' bid to sign Serbian player of the year Nenad Milijas has hit a snag with the news that he does not automatically qualify for a work permit. (Sky Sports, 0951 BST)
Full story: Sky Sports

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has laughed off reports linking him with a move to Manchester United, saying he would never swap Anfield for Old Trafford. Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has launched a dramatic late bid to sign Carlos Tevez from under the noses of Manchester United and Manchester City in a £25m deal.
Full story: The Sun

Ancelotti made the last-gasp approach personally after getting Tevez's phone number from fellow Argentina striker Hernan Crespo, who worked with Ancelotti at AC Milan four years ago.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City remain favourites to sign Tevez as they are offering wages of £140,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Express

Liverpool are also interested in the 25-year-old but their desire to spread the fee over the duration of Tevez's contract makes the deal less appealing to the striker's adviser Kia Joorabchian. (The Telegraph)

The Reds have won the race to sign defender Glen Johnson from Portsmouth for a massive £19.5m. (The Sun)
Full story: The Sun website

Liverpool will have to finance the deal by selling defender Alvaro Arbeloa to Real Madrid for about £8m, while the fact that Portsmouth still owe the Reds £7m as part of the deal that took Peter Crouch to Fratton Park last summer will also reduce the overall fee.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea are closer to signing Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge, whose fee will be decided by a tribunal, and CSKA Moscow winger Yuri Zhirkov for £15m.
Full story: Daily Express

Yuri Zhirkov has denied he is about to move to Stamford Bridge, claiming he wants to join Barcelona instead.
Full story: The Sun

Defender Ricardo Carvalho, meanwhile, has launched a parting shot at Chelsea as he nears a move to Inter Milan, claiming they "should have given me more support" during his time injured last season.
Full story: Daily Star

Real Madrid have contacted a host of Premier League clubs with a list of nine players they are willing to sell in a bid to recoup some of the £150m they will lay out on Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo. Arjen Robben, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Klass-Jan Huntelaar, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart, Royston Drenthe, Javier Saviola, Gabriel Heinze and Mahamadou Diarra are the players available.
Full story: The Guardian

Tottenham's bid to sign Van Nistelrooy could be scuppered by the Dutch striker's £90,000-a-week wage demands.
Full story: The Sun

Spurs midfielder David Bentley is in talks with Aston Villa about a cut-price £7m move.
Full story: The Sun

David Bentley will be replaced at White Hart Lane by Aston Villa winger Ashley Young, with Jermaine Jenas also travelling in the opposite direction to Villa Park as part of a bumper swap deal.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will also step up his pursuit of Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater after learning he will be allowed to leave for around £7m. (The Guardian)

Martin O'Neill is keen on taking £13m-rated Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour to Villa Park, despite interest from Liverpool. (Daily Star)

Everton are going to step up their interest in Reading pair Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt after Royals boss Brendan Rodgers confirmed he is ready to cash in on the striker and midfielder. (The Sun)

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes will make a bid for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch if he is priced out of a move for Blackburn frontman Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: The Guardian

Sunderland are closing in on a £5m deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.
Full story: Daily Mail

Man City defender Richard Dunne could be replaced by Everton defender Joleon Lescott in a deal worth £16m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Man City are aiming to replace Dunne with West Ham defender Matthew Upson, having made a firm enquiry for the 30-year-old.
Full story: Telegraph

Fulham are lining up a £4m bid for Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara.
Full story: Daily Express

Another Spurs midfielder, Didier Zokora, could also be on his way out of White Hart Lane after a settlement between the Londoners and Sevilla over Juande Ramos's move to Tottenham in October 2007. (Daily Express)

The Ivorian could be replaced by AZ Alkmaar midfielder Moussa Dembele in a £15m deal, although Chelsea are also interested in the pacy 21-year-old.
Full story: The Times

Tottenham striker Roman Pavluchenko could be on his way out of the club as the revolving door continues to swing at White Hart Lane, with Stuttgart willing to snap him up despite claims from former Spurs keeper Cesar Sanchez that the Russian is "impossible" to communicate with.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy has ruled out a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer, despite reported interest from Real Madrid. (Daily Express)

Stuttgart midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger cou;d be be on his way to the Emirates, manager Arsene Wenger is keen to sign for around £5m.
Full story: The Sun

Villarreal, Roma and Fiorentina are interested in signing Arsenal defender Phillipe Senderos, who has one year left on his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Full story: The Times

Bolton have reignited their interest in signing Portugal midfielder Miguel Veloso from Sporting Lisbon by offering £8m for the 23-year-old. (The Telegraph)

Bolton are also interested in Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin, Wigan pair Lee Cattermole and Hugo Rolladega, and Spartak Moscow midfielder Radislav Kovac , and Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis on a free transfer. (Daily Mail)/

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has enquired about taking Chelsea striker Franco di Santo, 20, on loan. (The Guardian)

Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo claims a number of clubs in Portugal, Spain and England, including West Ham, are interested in signing him.
Full story: Daily Mail

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has claimed Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona have made an approach for France winger Franck Ribery.
Full story: Daily Mail

Man United are also continuing to monitor teenage Gremio midfielder Douglas Costa.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sir Alex Ferguson is also leading the chase for Argentine midfielder Javier Pastore, 19, from Huracan. (The Sun)

Fulham are targeting Celtic's loan striker Jeremie Aliadiere in a £3m move. (Daily Record)

Strikers appear to be the order of the day at Craven Cottage, with manager Roy Hodgson also considering moves for Manchester City's Brazilian frontman Jo and Inter Milan's Robert Acquafresca.
Full story: The Times

Galatasaray are close to an agreement to buy Zurab Khizanishvili from Blackburn Rovers for £2m.
Full story: The Times

Iceland international Hermann Hreidarrsson, available on a free transfer after his contract at Portsmouth expired, is interesting Celtic. (Daily Record)

Celtic could join Rangers in expressing interest in out-of-contract Portsmouth defender Hermann Hreidarsson. (Daily Record)

Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes is high on new Hibernian manager John Hughes' shopping list. (Daily Express)

Monday, 15 June 2009

Premier Leauge gossip and transfer news

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Monday 15th June 2009



Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Spanish side Real Madrid. (Full story: Sky Sports News)

Blackburn Rovers are attempting to sign Chelsea striker Franco di Santo on loan. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Real Madrid's deal to sign David Villa has broken down and opened an opportunity for Chelsea and other interested clubs to sign the Spain international. (Full story: Daily Mail)

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he has not intention of leaving the club, despite reported interest from Manchester United. (Official Liverpool website)

VfB Stuttgart are targeting Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko. (Sky Sports)

Bolton are set to reignite their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. (Manchester Evening News)

Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch could be a target for Manchester City. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City are weighing up a loan offer from Fulham for striker Jo. (Manchester Evening News)

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is closing in on Tottenham striker Darren Bent, Manchester City defender Richard Dunne and Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole. (The Northern Echo)

Manchester United are ready to battle it out with Real Madrid for the £45m transfer of Valencia forward David Villa. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Portsmouth's Glen Johnson for £18m, with the right-back also wanted by Liverpool and Manchester City.
(Full story: The Sun)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is still hopeful of landing England defender Johnson. (Daily Express)

It would appear that Anfield is Johnson's preferred destination.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson appears to have failed in his attempts to keep striker Carlos Tevez at the club.
(Full story: The Independent)

Tottenham have been put off Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni after learning the size of his wages at the German club.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Roque Santa Cruz says he has a clause in his contract that would allow the striker to leave Blackburn for over £20m.
(Full story: The Sun)

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has pleaded with manager Arsene Wenger to buy a midfield hard-man this summer.
(Full story: The Sun)

Fabregas believes that Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure would be the perfect signing for the Gunners.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Fabregas says he would be open to a move to Champions League winners Barcelona.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Bolton are leading the race to sign Qatar-based striker Moumouni Dagano.
(Full story: The Independent)

Birmingham are lining up Standard Liege centre-back Oguchi Onyewu. (Daily Mirror)

Bristol City, Ipswich and Leeds United are battling it out to sign Manchester United winger Lee Martin, who is rated at £1.5m.

(Full story: Bristol Evening Post)

Sunday, 14 June 2009

Premier League gossip and transfer news

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Sunday 14th June 2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is planning to use some of the £80m raised by the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to launch a shock raid for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.
(Full story: Sunday Express)

Ferguson has instructed United chief executive David Gill to complete a £24m deal for Valencia's David Silva.
(Full story: The People)

Manchester United are also tracking Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes after the 27-year-old's contract talks broke down.
(Full story: News of the World)

Lyon have told Manchester United that striker Karim Benzema is not for sale this summer.
(Full story: Sunday Mirror)

Newcastle want former West Ham and Charlton boss Alan Curbishley to take charge of the club as the relationship between caretaker manager Alan Shearer and owner Mike Ashley has become strained.
(Full story: News of the World)

Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez will sign for rivals Manchester City when his loan deal at Old Trafford finishes at the end of June.
(Full story: Sunday Mirror)

But Tevez will also be the subject of a £30m bid from Chelsea.
(Full story: Sunday Mirror)

However, Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o has rejected Manchester City's offer, leaving Chelsea, Liverpool and Inter Milan battling it out for the Cameroon striker.
(Full story: The People)

Eto'o has apparently asked Manchester City for 1m euros a month (that's about £850,000) after tax if they want him at Eastlands.
(Full story: News of the World)

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has been told by Real Madrid the Spanish club will sign him next year, as they cannot pay out more than £50m twice in one summer.
(Full story: News of the World)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will go for Bayern Munich's Luca Toni, if he cannot sign former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid.
(Full story: The People)

Spurs midfielder David Bentley is set to end his disappointing spell at White Hart Lane by signing for Aston Villa on 1 July.
(Full story: News of the World)

Roberto Martinez, who is set to take over at Wigan next week, wants to make former Sunderland striker Djibril Cisse his first signing.
(Full story: The People)

Real Madrid and Barcelona have been told by Inter Milan they will have to pay £80m if they want to sign striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
(Full story: Sunday Times)

Liverpool are preparing a £5m bid for Manchester City's England Under-21 defender Micah Richards.
(Full story: News of the World)

West Ham defender Matthew Upson is wanted by Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill.
(Full story: The People)

Upson is also wanted by Manchester City, while West Ham are keen on City striker Daniel Sturridge.
(Full story: News of the World)

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is ready to bid £3m for Middlesbrough striker Jeremie Aliadiere.
(Full story: The People)

Bayern Munich are interested in Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen.
(Full story: News of the World)

Birmingham are ready to make a £1.5m bid for Espanyol midfielder Jordi Gomez following his impressive loan spell at Swansea last season.
(Full story: The People)

Blackburn could make a loan swoop for Chelsea youngster Franco Di Santo should Roque Santa Cruz leave the club this summer.
(Full story: The People)

Chelsea are in talks with AZ Alkmaar over striker Moussa Dembele, who is valued at about £15m.
(Full story: The People)

Celtic managerial target Tony Mowbray is already planning a transfer raid at on current club West Brom, with £3m-rated Spanish midfielder Borja Valero top of his list. (Full story: News of the World)

Baggies' captain Paul Robinson also says he would be interested in a move to the Scottish Premier League runners-up. (Full story: Sunday Mail)

Meanwhile, out-of-contract Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura is set to move to Espanyol after talks with Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos broke down. (Full story: News of the World)

Saturday 13th June 2009


Manchester United are lining up a move for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o to fill the void left by forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s impending departure to Real Madrid.
(Full story: The Times)

Manchester United will also try to tie up a deal for Wigan winger Antonio Valencia once they have completed the £80m transaction with Real Madrid for Ronaldo.
(Full story: The Guardian)

Bayern Munich have slapped an incredible £90m price tag on France winger Franck Ribery, who Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson sees as a potential replacement for Ronaldo.
(Full story: The Sun)

United could also face the prospect of losing striker Carlos Tevez following the exit of Ronaldo, with Brazilian forward Robinho urging the Argentine to quit Old Trafford and join him at rivals Manchester City.
(Full story: The Sun)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will step up his efforts to buy Portsmouth defender Glen Johnson this weekend.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

New Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is planning a shock £15m raid on Tottenham for striker Robbie Keane.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

European Champions Barcelona have offered striker Samuel Eto'o to Liverpool in exchange for midfielder Javier Mascherano.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Real Madrid are set to step up their astonishing spending spree after an £8m offer for Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Liverpool have made a £6m offer for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo but face stiff competition from Spanish club Valencia.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is trying to set up deals for Toulouse midfielders Moussa Sissoko and Etienne Capoue.
(Full story: Times)

Hull could take advantage of Celtic's delay in appointing Tony Mowbray as manager by signing Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune.
(Full story: Daily Record)

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho says he would welcome the chance to be reunited with Chelsea midfielder Deco.
(Full story: Sky Sports)

Premier League goosip and transfer news

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Friday 12 June 2009


Atletico Madrid say the club will now listen to "interesting offers" for star forward Sergio Aguero. Argentine Aguero has been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United.

(French radio station RMC)

Gennaro Gattuso's agent has quashed reports his client will leave AC Milan this summer. Gattuso had been linked with a move to Chelsea. (Press Association)

Big-spending Real Madrid have set their sights on Arsenal defender Gael Clichy.
(Full story: The Independent)

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has played down reports linking him to a move to Champions League winners Barcelona. (Press Association)

Roma are hoping to land Chelsea misfit Andriy Shevchenko on a free transfer. (Daily Mail)

Sulley Muntari's agent says Tottenham have had a bid for the Inter Milan midfielder rejected. (Daily Mail)

Sheffield United are understood to have made an offer, believed to be in the region of £1.5m, for Manchester City striker Ched Evans. (The Sheffield Star)

Ezequiel Lavezzi's agent insists Serie A club Napoli have received an offer from Liverpool for the Argentine striker. (Press Association)

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness will only consider selling Franck Ribery if his club receive a "crazy" bid for the France midfielder. (German newspaper Tz)

Carlos Tevez's future may now be at Manchester United and not rivals City after Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Real Madrid. (Manchester Evening News)

Brazilian playmaker Kaka has expressed delight at Ronaldo's move from Manchester United to join him at Real Madrid. (Press Association)

Juventus are ready to offer David Trezeguet to Manchester City in exchange for Elano, according to reports in Italy. (Sky Sports)

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has played down reports linking him with a transfer to Bayern Munich. (The Sentinel)

Burnley have denied speculation linking them to Newcastle winger Damien Duff. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Everton defender Joleon Lescott has played down reports linking him with a move to Manchester City. (Press Association)

Manchester United are fighting to halt an exodus after Cristiano Ronaldo's record £80m transfer to Real Madrid with Nemanja Vidic being targeted by Barcelona.
(Full story: The Times)

Manchester City appear to have beaten United to the signature of Argentine striker Carlos Tevez.
(Full story: The Times)

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists it was his decision entirely to allow Ronaldo to leave for Madrid.
(Full story: Daily Express)

Ferguson only allowed Ronaldo to leave on the proviso that he would get to spend all of the world record £80m transfer fee on new players.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Ferguson will be given £100m to spend on new players after Ronaldo's departure.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Ronaldo himself has labelled his dream move to Real as "historic".
(Full story: The Sun)

The 24-year-old celebrated his transfer by spending the night with heiress Paris Hilton in Los Angeles.
(Full story: The Sun)

Ferguson has targeted Lyon striker Karim Benzema, Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia as replacements for Ronaldo.
(Full story: The Guardian)

Valencia is expected to cost United £23m in total.
(Full story: The Mirror)

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o could also be a surprise target for Manchester United. (The Guardian)

Valencia winger David Silva is another player who could be wearing the red of United next season. (The Times)

Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben could also be a target for Ferguson. (Daily Star)

Ferguson could also go after Seville star Luis Fabiano.
(Full story: The Sun)

With doubts over the future of holding midfielder Owen Hargreaves, United may also pursue Barcelona's Yaya Toure.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Madrid are confident that Ronaldo could earn them over £500m in merchandising over the next 10 years.
(Full story: The Sun)

Out-of-favour Manchester United winger Nani says he is the man to replace World and European player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo.
(Full story: The Sun)

Thursday, 11 June 2009

Premier league gossip

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Atletico Madrid say they are not willing to part with Argentine striker Sergio "Kun" Aguero, believed to be a Chelsea target. (Spanish paper AS)

Real Madrid could use strikers Alvaro Negredo, 23, and Alberto Bueno, 21 as part of a cash plus players deal to lure Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to the Bernabeu. (Spanish paper AS)

West Brom are pressing ahead with attempts to sign midfielders Youssouf Mulumbu and Juan Carlos Menseguez - who spent the second half of last season on loan at the Hawthorns - on a permanent basis even though doubt remains over the future of manager Tony Mowbray. (Press Association)

Valencia have turned down a reported offer from Chelsea for David Villa, with the Spain international seemingly set to join Real Madrid instead, according to the player's agent. (Press Association)

Fulham are looking to hijack Birmingham's bid for American defender Oguchi Onyewu.
(Full story: Sky Sports)

Barcelona are preparing a bid for Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Newly-promoted Burnley's operational director Brendan Flood insists the club will not pay large sums for players, whilst he also refused to rule out the sale of the club's top stars.
(Full story: Sky Sports)

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo has revealed that if he is forced to leave the Bernabeu then Liverpool would be an attractive destination.
(Full story: Sky Sports)

Former Manchester United full-back Arthur Albiston believes Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Real Madrid could lead to fellow forward Carlos Tevez remaining at Old Trafford next season.
(Full story: Daily Star)

French club Lyon have declared an interest in signing former Arsenal midfielder and captain Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan. (Press Association)

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo - who seems certain to join Real Madrid after United accepted an £80m bid - had reportedly secured a deal with Real that guaranteed the Spanish club would pay him £20m in compensation if a deal to bring him to the Bernabeu did not go through by 30 June. (Press Association)

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has received Italy coach Marcello Lippi's blessing to move to Chelsea this summer.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Man Utd accept £80m Ronaldo bid

Ronaldo will be at Real Madrid.

Manchester United have accepted a potential world record £80m bid from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo.

"United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player," read a statement from the Old Trafford club.

It added the decision came at the 24-year-old winger's request after he "again expressed his desire to leave".

United said the offer was unconditional and want the matter to be concluded by 30 June, while Madrid hope to agree personal terms "in the next few days".

Wednesday, 10 June 2009

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Wednesday 10th June 2009


Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong wants to leave the club following their relegation to the Championship. Tottenham and Arsenal are thought to be interested in the 22-year-old. (PA news wire)

Robinho has played down reports that he wants to move to Barcelona and insisted he is happy at Manchester City. He told O Globo: "At the moment, I am not thinking about going back to Real Madrid. I am happy at my club and I want to stay." (PA news wire)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said he intends to talk to Manchester United in an attempt to convince the club to let Cristiano Ronaldo join them. "I have not yet spoken to them but I will do it in the coming days," he told Spanish public radio RNE late on Tuesday. (PA news wire)

Real Madrid general director Jorge Valdano has claimed the club are already in negotiations with United. (AFP news wire)

1124 BST: New Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is targetting big-name players to bring to the Stadium of Light, claiming that recruiting for his new club, is "like shopping in Harrods, not Tesco."
(Full story: The Sun)

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to start a bidding war for Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong, with the Magpies looking for a fee of £12m for the player.
(Full story: The Metro)

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill wants Marseille midfielder Benoit Cheyrou - the younger brother of former Liverpool midfielder Bruno - to replace Gareth Barry.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

CSKA Moscow star Yuri Zhirkov says he is dreaming of a transfer to Barcelona or Milan - but has not ruled out a move to Chelsea.
(Full story: Setanta)

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has revealed that the club are close to making three major signings.
(Full story: Daily Telegraph)

Brazilian centre-back Luisao has admitted that he has talked with international colleague Robinho about the prospect of moving to Manchester City.
(Full story: Sky Sports)

Brazilian forward Robinho has again cast doubt over his Manchester City future by revealing his desire to play for Barcelona. (Setanta)
(Full story: Setanta)

AC Milan's 19-year-old Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato has opened the door to a £40m switch to join former boss Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea by asking for permission to talk terms with the Blues.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Chelsea have earmarked that £40m to fund a move for Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Midfielder Javier Mascherano has stunned Liverpool by admitting he wants to quit Anfield and join Champions League winners Barcelona, saying "if a club like Barcelona want you, obviously a player will say he wants to play there".
(Full story: The Sun)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will now "do everything possible" to get Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo at the club after sealing the world record £56m transfer of Kaka.
(Full story: Daily Express)

The Old Trafford outfit though have been given a clear run to sign Wigan winger Antonio Valencia after Real's interest in the player has cooled.
(Full story: Independent)

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is preparing to trawl Europe's bargain basement for new players after his ambitious summer spending plans were hit by the club's financial crisis.
(Full story: The Sun)

Arsenal are ready to offload defender William Gallas once they complete the signing of £11m Ajax centre-back Thomas Vermaelen.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

West Ham and England defender Matthew Upson could be on his way out of Upton Park after putting his house up for sale.
(Full story: The Sun)

Tottenham have lined up summer moves for Atletico Madrid midfielder Maxi Rodriguez and Galatasaray winger Arda Turan.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Tottenham are also aiming to beat West Ham to the signing of Inter Milan's £10million-rated Chilean forward Luis Jimenez.
(Full story: The Sun)

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp will also kick off a shake-up of his playing staff by selling Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Manchester City will expect any club looking to sign out-of-contract striker Daniel Sturridge to pay a £10m 'development fee' to the Blues.
(Full story: Independent)

Full-back Glen Johnson will quit Portsmouth for a club playing Champions League football next season in order to guarantee his World Cup place.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne has refused to rule out a loan move away from Stamford Bridge next season in order to guarantee him first-team football. (Daily Star)

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has revealed that the club are close to making three major signings.
(Full story: Daily Telegraph)

Premier League new boys Wolves hope to conclude the signing of Red Star Belgrade's Serbian international midfielder Nenad Milijas for £2.6m.
(Full story: The Sun)

Wolves are also in the hunt for Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Blackburn want the future of Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz sorted out by the end of this month, with Manchester City still leading the chase for the player.
(Full story: The Sun)

Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt is being chased by Everton and Sunderland after admitting he needs a "fresh start".
(Full story: The Sun)

Everton are set to win the race to sign Leeds' highly rated England Under-21 midfielder Fabian Delph.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Manchester City have made a move for Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Lee Grant after agreeing to let Joe Hart join Birmingham on loan.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

Cardiff have told Birmingham that they must pay £5m up front if they want to sign centre-back Roger Johnson.
(Full story: The Sun)

Middlesbrough want Marlon Harewood this summer after Aston Villa put a £1.5million price tag on the striker.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)