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
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."
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.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)
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
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
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