Sunday 23 August 2009

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news

All the latest Premier League gossip and transfer news, you can use the links to go to the news paper or media which published the story.

Everton manager David Moyes has admitted defeat in his battle to keep defender Joleon Lescott from joining Manchester City.
Full story: Sky Sports

Middlesbrough are preparing to offer a contract to free agent and former Celtic defender Bobo Blade as they prepare to lose centre-back Robert Huth to Stoke.
Full story: Sunday Express


Arsenal and Liverpool are in the chase for midfielder Rafael van der Vaart although both are some way away from Real Madrid's valuation.
Full story: AS (in Spanish)

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Boca Juniors midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme.
Full story: IM Scouting


Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is hoping a £10m bid will be enough to reunite him with Chelsea playmaker Joe Cole. Redknapp gave Cole his debut in senior football during his time at West Ham.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas is being considered by Aston Villa as a replacement for Gareth Barry, who moved to Manchester City earlier this summer.
Full story: News of the World

Portsmouth are willing to sell midfielder Niko Kranjcar should any other club match their £8m valuation of the Croatia international.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Burnley are to offer Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt a route back into the Premier League with a two-year deal at Turf Moor.
Full story: News of the World

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is ready to dip into the Championship again with a £3.5m bid for Bristol City midfielder Marvin Elliot. (News of the World)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez's summer spending is over after being informed that there is no more money left for him after the capture of defender Sotiros Krygiakos.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill wants to reinforce his defence with the capture of Manchester City's Richard Dunne for £6m and Portsmouth's Sylvain Distin for £4m. (Sunday Express)

Villa are also locked in discussions to swap defender Luke Young for Hull centre-back Michael Turner.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has said he is flattered to be linked with a host of top clubs but he will stay at Craven Cottage for the time being. (Various)

Everton and Blackburn face competition from Spanish side Sevilla in the chase for the signature of 24-year-old SK Brann winger Erik Huseklepp. (News of the World)

Leicester striker Matty Fryatt has come into the sights of Hull City manager Phil Brown as he looks to bolster his strike force.
Full story: News of the World

Tottenham are weighing up moves for Celtic midfield pair Scott Brown and Aiden McGeady, with the Parkhead club valuing them at a total of £10m.
Full story: News of the World

Stoke will attempt to lure Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones to the Britannia Stadium with a £12m bid. (Sunday Express)

Striker Henri Camara, who has been without a club since leaving Wigan last season, could be snapped up by Portsmouth.
Full story: News of the World

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