The Transfer Thread

[calcutta]

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Atletico Madrid sign former Lyon keeper Gregory Coupet.

Former Birmingham City player Mauro Zarate nears Lazio move.

Hull City have signed former Man City midfielder Geovanni on a free transfer.

Liverpool have completed the signing of Udinese left back Andrea Dossena.

Fiorentina snare fullback Juan Vargas from Catania, reportedly beating out the likes of Real Madrid and Inter.

Bristol City's Nicky Carle joins Crystal Palace, them team the Robins beat in the Championship playoff last season.

[Bruins]

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Bristol City's Nicky Carle joins Crystal Palace, them team the Robins beat in the Championship playoff last season.

"You can't always give all the reasons for why you've done something, but the most important thing is we're doing it for the right reasons," Johnson told the club's official website.

"I can understand any surprise there is amongst our supporters [about the Nick Carle move], but I think I've been here long enough for people to know...[that] every decision I make is for the betterment of this football club."


Thanks, Gary. That tells us a lot.

[BrianFifaFan]

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Man, Chelsea are after Kaka. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ea/7492267.stm

[Bruins]

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Man, Chelsea are after Kaka. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ea/7492267.stm

[BrianFifaFan]

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Man, they got some money burnin a hole in their pockets. High profile coach, trying to sign every star in sight. Must be nice to be rich. Even my Red Devils have a debt load. On a side note, I see that Ronaldinho turned down big money from Man City..... Wow! He needs to realize he's not considered a huge player anymore. Maybe he can drink a few with Thierry and pretend they are still the class of the world.

[P2K]

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Man, Chelsea are after Kaka. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ea/7492267.stm

Would never happen. Only Real Madrid could steal young superstar players from Milan.

Abramovich better be careful. He is doing his own version of the 'Galacticos' policy before Chelsea has had huge winning success.

[BrianFifaFan]

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Would never happen. Only Real Madrid could steal young superstar players from Milan.

Abramovich better be careful. He is doing his own version of the 'Galacticos' policy before Chelsea has had huge winning success.

You should read up on that. Even Kaka has said that he'd probably end up at some point playing in the Premiership. And Arsenal or Chelsea would be a good place to play. Even Arsenal has deep pockets. Shoot, AC Milan is half-broke. They'll sell for the right price. And I can't really see Real going after Kaka unless they ditch the whole Ronaldo thing. But I'm very happy to see that they have kinda chilled a bit on Ronaldo, at least they are sending out the public message they have. I still think they are using the media to play head games with CR to get him to force the issue with ManU. Then they just come in with a "fair" deal which will probably lower the transfer fee. Sly dogs,they. But dogs nonetheless.....

[Acid]

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Peter Crouch to Pompey

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Time for me to spend the entire day updating my pes2008 rosters.

[BrianFifaFan]

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Peter Crouch to Pompey

Good to see him get a chance to play. But it begs, "is it better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond?" Portsmouth are a mid-level squad at best and Rafi seems to be on the hunt to build a contender. Oh well, he'll get to play and get paid swell.

I'm going to make a likeness of Ramon Calderon and burn it in efigee. This dude is arrogant as the day is long and a "pot-stirrer." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...td/7492179.stm

[Qb]

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Even Arsenal has deep pockets.

Not according to Arsene Wenger...

[BrianFifaFan]

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Not according to Arsene Wenger...

He's ********. Arsenal will need to win to fill the Emirates. But who knows? They might be growing some newer talent that'll keep them competitive. I really thought they'd take a huge hit with the Henry loss. But I have to give them props. They held the ship afloat and actually were there at the end. But you do have to build a core that you won't sell. I'd keep Van Persie as long as possible and Fabregas as my core.

[Bruins]

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Arsenal - Ade not for sale
Gunners warn Milan and Barca, but Hleb exit expected
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists the club have no intention of selling star striker Emmanuel Adebayor at any price.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3788008,00.html

Bhoys warned over Boateng
Scottish giants could miss out; unless they move quickly
George Boateng's agent has told Celtic they must move quickly if they are to sign the midfielder from Middlesbrough.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3788119,00.html

Robinho remains in Real plans
Brazilian winger still has a future in Madrid
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has reiterated the club's desire to retain the services of Robinho.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3788326,00.html

Real confident of Ron deal
Calderon 'would bet' on capturing United winger
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon remains confident of signing Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3788328,00.html

Carsley - McFadden is vital
Midfielder hoping forward will stay with Birmingham
Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley has urged James McFadden to stay at St Andrews.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3788355,00.html

Primus expects Crouch arrival
Pompey defender awaits striker signing
Linvoy Primus is fully expecting Liverpool striker Peter Crouch to join him at Portsmouth this summer.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3788644,00.html

Cologne swoop for Ishiaku
Nigeria striker signs four-year deal
Bundesliga new-boys Cologne have signed Manasseh Ishiaku from relegated MSV Duisburg.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...788750,00.html

Vukcevic calls for clarity
Midfielder wants more first-team opportunities
Simon Vukcevic is seeking talks with Sporting Lisbon in regards to his role in the first-team fold.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...788754,00.html

Milan in Bergessio link
Argentine starlet could be set for Serie A switch
Argentine side San Lorenzo have admitted Sergio Bergessio could be on his way to Europe amid reports linking the striker with a move to Milan.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...788824,00.html

Jefferson joins Viola ranks
Brazilian signs four-year deal with Fiorentina
Fiorentina have continued their preparations for the new season with the signing of Brazilian forward Jefferson.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...788962,00.html

Zenit - No Arshavin talks
Russia international takes break after Euro 2008
Zenit St Petersburg insist that they have not held any discussions in regards to the sale of Andrei Arshavin.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...788968,00.html

Betis close on Bougherra
Spaniards in pole position to land stopper
Real Betis are closing on a deal for Charlton defender Madjid Bougherra, skysports.com understands.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...788980,00.html

Charlton eye Bouazza
Addicks keen on loan deal
Charlton have made an offer for Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza, skysports.com understands.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789040,00.html

Pompey agree Crouch fee
Portsmouth given go-ahead for transfer talks
Portsmouth have been given permission by Liverpool to open transfer talks with Peter Crouch.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789116,00.html

Tigers set to raid Wolves
Nigerian midfielder a major target for Hull
Hull boss Phil Brown has confirmed he is to make a bid for Wolves midfielder Seyi Olofinjana 'in the near future'.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789264,00.html

Calderon - Let Ronaldo go
Real president urges United to respect player's wish
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon believes Manchester United should 'open up their stance' in the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789359,00.html

Milan still keen on strike duo
Drogba and Adebayor remain top targets for Italian giants
Milan have not ruled out the possibility of making an approach for Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Adebayor.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789512,00.html

Sidwell in no rush to leave
Villa may face fight for Sidwell
Steve Sidwell's agent has revealed that the midfielder is in no hurry to leave Chelsea, with a second club reportedly set to challenge Aston Villa for his signature.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789806,00.html

Advocaat expects Arshavin exit
Russian ace expected to move on this summer
Dick Advocaat believes a decision will be made regarding Andrei Arshavin's future by the end of the week.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789958,00.html

Reds snap up teenager Saric
Young striker relishing challenge
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has beaten off strong competition from a number of clubs to sign Danish teenage striker Nikola Saric on a three-year-deal.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...789959,00.html

Advocaat advocates Miller move
Former Rangers boss expects striker to be a success at Ibrox
Dick Advocaat insists that the returning Kenny Miller will prove to be a good signing for Rangers.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...790008,00.html

Barca fail in fresh Arshavin bid
Zenit turn down offer from Spaniards
Zenit St Petersburg have rejected a second offer of £12million from Barcelona for Andrei Arshavin.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...790164,00.html

Inter hopeful on Lampard
Italians set to step up interest in Chelsea midfielder
Internazionale have confirmed they will try to secure a deal for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...790353,00.html

[Qb]

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A little bored there, Bruins?

[Bruins]

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A little bored there, Bruins?

Yup.



Capel happy at Sevilla
Spurs target not looking to leave Rojiblancos
Tottenham target Diego Capel has stated he is happy at Sevilla and not looking to leave the club.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...790533,00.html