The Transfer Thread

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Kaka is probably my favorite player in Soccer not named Fabregas. But there is no way he is worth that much money. If I were Milan, I take this deal in a heartbeat. Which already seems to be the case as if they hadn't already agreed to the fee, City wouldn't be allowed to talk to Kaka.

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13.27 Udinese have signed promising young Colombian midfielder Victor Ibarbo in a deal which will see him move to Italy in the summer.

13.30 Aberdeen have signed teenage defender Javan Vidal on loan for the rest of the season from Manchester City.

13.40 Hull City's swoop for experienced right-back Steve Finnan is reportedly off after he failed a medical.

Betting news Regarding Craig Bellamy, Sky Bet's senior football compiler Michael Triffitt says: "Man City had a couple of bids turned down for Bellamy earlier in the week and it appears Spurs have upped the ante. He has been popular and he's well backed from 11/8 to 4/7. It wouldn't surprise me if Spurs came back with a new bid so the player can stay in London."

14.05 Holland international Nigel de Jong is considering his options after Hamburg received a bid from Manchester City for the midfielder.

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14.18 Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Manchester City's sensational move for Kaka has left him shocked and surprised.

14.28 Sky Sports News understands Tottenham Hotspur have made an enquiry to sign Hernan Crespo from Inter Milan, but will not be signing his team-mate Adriano.

14.36 Stoke youngster Ryan Shotton has rejoined Tranmere on loan for the remainder of the season.

14.42 Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has played down rumours that Kevin Phillips could join Huddersfield Town in a player/coaching capacity.

14.48 Lyon forward Fred has revealed that he is considering a proposal from Stoke City.

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15.10 Steve Bruce is expecting Emile Heskey to stay at Wigan Athletic until at least the summer, and has not given up hope of keeping the striker in the long term.

15.19 Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of Benfica striker Ariza Makukula, subject to receiving international clearance.

15.30 Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant could be prepared to consider a loan move to Portsmouth, Sky Sports News understands.

15.48 Steve Coppell is happy Leroy Lita turned down a move to Sheffield United in order to stay at Reading.

15.55 Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is adamant he will not be selling Jermaine Jenas during the transfer window after Inter Milan expressed an interest in the midfielder.

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15.59 Falkirk have agreed terms to sign Braga goalkeeper Dani Mallo until the end of the season.

16.10 Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has warned any potential suitors that he considers Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young 'priceless'.

16.18 Reports in Dubai claim Manchester City's owner Sheikh Mansour has told friends that Kaka has agreed to join the club from AC Milan in a world-record transfer deal.

16.27 Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is keen to secure the signing of Jermaine Pennant 'as soon as possible' after having a bid accepted by Liverpool.

16.33 Scunthorpe United have announced that defender Izzy Iriekpen's contract has been cancelled.

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16.35 Bournemouth have completed the loan signing of Tottenham goalkeeper David Button.

16.38 West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola is unsure if he will have Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur target Craig Bellamy at his disposal against Fulham on Sunday.

16.45 Hull City have secured a work permit for Manucho to complete the loan signing of the Manchester United striker and enable the Angolan to be involved in Saturday's game against Arsenal.

16.53 Fulham manager Roy Hodgson hopes to keep hold of Jimmy Bullard in January after revealing he has not received a fresh approach from Bolton.

16.59 Harry Redknapp has revealed that Tottenham have had an offer for Sunderland's Kenwyne Jones turned down.

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17.04 Leicester City have signed Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverly on loan until the end of the season.

17.14 Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton is hoping to bring young Argentine midfielder Luciano Civelli to the club.

17.23 Plymouth Argyle have been thwarted in their attempts to sign Japan international Akihiro Ienaga after his work permit appeal was rejected.

17.31 Charlton boss Phil Parkinson has admitted receiving inquiries in regards to Chris Dickson's availability, with Gillingham among the clubs to make an approach.

18.05 Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has told Sky Sports News Real Madrid's Argentina international striker Javier Saviola is a target.

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18.47 Steve Finnan's agent has dismissed reports that the defender's move to Hull City collapsed due to a failed medical. The Espanyol full-back's advisor has explained the move fell through due to a difference of opinion between the two clubs over the payment terms of the switch.

19.15 Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli has stated that the Serie A giants would not be tempted to sell Alessandro Del Piero for £100million. Cobolli Gigli also stated that the club have not received any offers for keeper Gianluigi Buffon.

19.46 AC Milan defender Kakha Kaladze believes that Manchester City target Kaka will remain at San Siro.

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20.30 Inter Milan striker Hernan Crespo has insisted he has no plans to return to the Premier League, following reports linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

21.20 Bologna are set to complete a double deal with Fiorentina for Pablo Daniel Osvaldoand Sergio Almiron.

22.00 Skysports.com understands Newcastle United have won the race to sign highly-rated Slovenian youngster Haris Vuckic.

22.45 Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp has rejected claims the club have 'tapped up players', while he also suggested someone has been 'passing on information' over his transfer targets.

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8.45 Will the weekend bring a new instalment in the Kaka-Manchester City saga? Stories in Saturday's Daily Mirror suggest the Brazilian star is set to sign next week, but the newspaper also reports that the playmaker is being forced into the move because AC Milan are eager to cash in. Watch this space...

9.17 Chelsea chief Luiz Felipe Scolari has been quoted in The Sun stating that he could listen to offers for all members of his squad and rumours suggest he will use the funds to try and sign Robinho.

9.20 Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has warned Kaka that it would be a mistake to sign for Manchester City.

9.38 Speculation emanating from East London suggests that West Ham striker Craig Bellamy has stormed out of the club's training ground after being told he can not join Tottenham.

9.45 Motherwell striker Chris Porter has turned his back on a move to Huddersfield said to be worth £200,000.

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10.07 The Daily Star reports that Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis (former MLS deputy commish!) is due to fly to Russia next week in a bid to hammer out a deal for Andrei Arshavin.

10.25 FC Twente have sold Stein Huysegems to Belgian side KRC Genk for an estimated £1million.

10.30 Following reports that Craig Bellamy is going on strike Skybet have quoted Bellamy 5/2 to start against Fulham in the London derby tomorrow and 2/7 that he does not. Skybet spokesman Richard Browning said: "It seems that Bellamy is determined to join Tottenham and will take any measures to achieve his ambition but I do not know quite what the PFA will make of it ."

10.42 Portsmouth manager Tony Adams is understood to be tracking Villarreal midfielder Edmilson, but the versatile Brazilian is also a target of Palmeiras.

10.58 AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he will have no say over whether Kaka leaves for Manchester City.

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11.03 Various reports in the printed press suggest that Carlos Tevez has been offered to Barcelona as his hopes for a permanent deal at Manchester United lie in tatters.

11.09 Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler is to hold talks with North Queensland Fury.

11.39 Veteran Pavel Nedved is understood to be considering a pay-as-you-play deal at Juventus.

11.45 Dundee United's bid to tie up key men has gathered pace as defender Garry Kenneth, striker David Goodwillie, midfielder David Robertson and forward Kevin Smith have all signed contract extensions.

11.54 Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz admits he would relish the opportunity to play alongside Kaka at Manchester City.

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12.05 Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is adamant defender Daniel Agger is set to stay at Anfield, but expects Jermaine Pennant to leave.

12.06 Wigan striker Emile Heskey admits he is yet to make a decision on where his future will lie.

12.21 Ronaldinho has begged his Brazilian compatriot Kaka to resist the attention of Manchester City in order to stay at AC Milan.

12.30 AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi admits he will find it hard to hold on to Kaka in the wake Manchester City's record-breaking offer for the Brazilian.

12.52 Gianfranco Zola says he was less than impressed with Newcastle's interest in West Ham United skipper Lucas Neill.

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12.56 Portsmouth are still hopeful of signing Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant - despite the player's desire to stay at the Reds. The South Coast club are also optimistic of landing Javier Saviola from Real Madrid.

13.00 Wigan are targeting a move for Reading star Stephen Hunt, skysports.com understands.

13.03 Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster could be set for a loan move away from St James' Park before the close of the transfer window, skysports.com understands.

13.24 Derby star Miles Addison has signed a new deal to keep him at Pride Park until 2012.

13.28 Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has blasted the transfer policies adopted by some of their rivals, following interest in the likes of Kenwyne Jones and Dean Whitehead.

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13.30 Roma have rubbished rumours that Manchester City have shown an interest in Daniele De Rossi.

13.41 Barnsley midfielder Jamal Campbell-Ryce is the subject of two bids from two clubs, skysports.com understands.

13.50 Rumours continue that John Terry is next on the shopping list of Manchester City but Skybet are a little dubious and quote him 1/8 to remain at Chelsea and 9/2 to move to Eastlands.