Tuesday, 11 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.

Martin Petrov does not think he will play much for Manchester City this coming season and says he is not content with "polishing the bench". (Dnevnik)

Hull City have tabled an offer for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo that includes a buy-back clause for the Spanish club.
Full story: Daily Mail

Portsmouth are interested in signing Lyon's Ghanaian central defender John Mensah on a loan deal. (L'Equipe)

Midfielder Patrick Vieira will stay at Inter Milan rather than take up the chance of a return to England with either Tottenham or Arsenal.
Full story: Sky Sports

Aston Villa deny manager Martin O'Neill is interested in signing forward Tuncay from Middlesbrough.
Full story: Birmingham Post

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will fly to Germany to try and tie up a £40m move for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.
Full story: The Sun

Barcelona have warned their fans that they will not spend over the odds to bring Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp.
Full story: The Sun

Joleon Lescott is finally bound for Manchester City after the Eastlands club made a final offer of £20m to Everton for the defender's services.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham's £15m-rated Matthew Upson has given Manchester City further hope in their hunt for a central defender by rejecting contract extension talks at Upton Park.
Full story: The Telegraph

Man City manager Mark Hughes may prefer to turn his attentions to securing an Eastlands return for Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin.
Full story: The Independent

Everton are lining up a £14m bid for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.
Full story: The Sun

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has told Arsenal they will have to stump up £15m if they are to take centre-back Brede Hangeland across London.
Full story: Daily Mail

Everton are still hopeful of landing Arsenal's Switzerland international defender Philippe Senderos.
Full story: The Independent

Aston Villa are preparing a raid on Championship outfit Middlesbrough with defender Robert Huth and Turkey international striker Tuncay in their sights.
Full story: The Guardian

Defender David Wheater could also be leaving the Riverside for Villa Park if boss Martin O'Neill decides to pursue his interest in the England Under-21 international. (Daily Star)

Hull are closing in on the signature of Reading's Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt. (Various)

Hull are poised to offer free agent Henri Camara a contract after the striker's departure from Wigan.
Full story: The Times

Fulham have agreed a £2.5m deal for striker Kalu Uche from Spanish side Almeria.
Full story: The Times

Hull are in the market for former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden.
Full story: The Sun

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish wants to sign Rangers defender Gregory Vignal who he managed during his time at Ibrox.
Full story: The Sun

Wolves are considering a bid for former Marseille midfielder Modeste M'Bami. (Daily Mail)

Midfielder Radoslav Kovac is close to signing a permanent deal to join West Ham from Spartak Moscow after a successful loan spell last season. (Various)

Defender Sol Campbell, whose contract with Portsmouth ran out earlier this summer, is considering an offer to join Notts County. (Daily Express)

Arsenal are to step up their interest in Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul after the Dutchman's impressive opening-day performance against West Brom.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn are poised to pounce for out-of-contract defender Michel Salgado after the Spanish international departed Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Brom have signed free agent Jerome Thomas after the midfielder's deal at Portsmouth expired. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is also close to landing Nantes midfielder Aurelien Capoue on a season-long loan. (Daily Star)

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