The Transfer Thread

[Qb]

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FoxSoccer.com is reporting that Arsenal have officially signed Samir Nasri. Transfer & contract details were not disclosed, as Wenger would only say that he signed a "long-term" contract. A related article implies that this should pave the way for the sale of Aleksander Hleb in the coming days.

I love the signing, maybe even more so if it finally pushes through the sale of Hleb. Alex obviously wants to leave, so lets get what we can for him. I imagine the transfer fees will be comparable, which fits nicely into Wenger's overall financial scheme. Not to mention that Nasri should prove a good match for the Gunners style of free-flowing attacking football. Hleb never seemed content with his role in the squad, aside from the brief spell last season when he was deployed in the center of the pitch playing just off of Adebayor. I believe he stated multiple times that he was not comfortable playing out wide. I think its also important to remember that he only scored 10 times in three years in North London...

[P2K]

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Milan prefer Sheva to Roman
Galliani rejects link with Pavlyuchenko
Milan have rejected reports linking Russia international Roman Pavlyuchenko with a move to the club.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806315,00.html

Are Kojak and Silly that stupid?!?! What is this love affair with Sheva? He left. Let him be. It's is time to get over the Shevchenko saga. He is not the only striker out there. Gosh.

[Perceptor]

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I'm excited we got Nasri....he's a star in the making and Wenger will only help him develop as a player. 12 million will be a bargain IMHO in a couple of years once he settles. I know Hleb's leaving and i liked him a lot, but he's not going to be a big loss. remember he struggled a lot in his first couple of seasons and it was only last year where he really started to shine. Even then, he wasn't as good last winter as he had been earlier.

I think we have as good a chance as anyone to win....if RVP can finally stay healthy and show his Euro form, we're a pretty good team. I wouldn't mind another central defender, but that's another story for another day

[sportsdude]

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I'm sick of the Lampard rumors. He's clearly not going anywhere.

Two weeks ago I would agree but now it doesn't seem so concrete. Mourinho has said he wants Lampard, and Lampard has said he wants a move to Inter. Still, it seems like something that will probably happen next summer.

[Vince]

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Yeah next summer when his contract is up.

But he has a year left and he's not going anywhere...Everyday it's Lamps this, inter and Morinho that...

[Bruins]

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Done deals:

Rennes sign Ghana striker
Gyan joins on four-year deal from Udinese
Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has joined Rennes on a four-year contract from Udinese.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3807031,00.html

Guthrie completes Toon move
Newcastle sign midfielder for undisclosed fee
Newcastle have clinched the signing of midfielder Danny Guthrie from Liverpool.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3807505,00.html

Rumors/Speculation:

Ince - Right-back a priority
Blackburn boss reveals top transfer target
Blackburn Rovers manager Paul Ince has revealed that the capture of a natural right-back is his main transfer priority.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3806399,00.html

Al Habsi's future uncertain
Agent insists goalkeeper could still move on
Ali Al Habsi's agent insists that the goalkeeper could still leave Bolton if an offer comes in for him before the end of August.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3806476,00.html

Race on for Irish hot-shot
Prolific striker considers move away
Skysports.com understands a host of English and Scottish clubs are trailing Northern Ireland international Peter Thompson.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3806620,00.html

Blades won't sell Beattie
Chairman insists club will do utmost to keep striker
Chairman Kevin McCabe has reassured Sheffield United supporters that the club will do their utmost to retain the services of striker James Beattie.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3806628,00.html

Nugent to fight for place
Striker eager to remain at Portsmouth despite competition
Portsmouth striker David Nugent has insisted he has no intention of leaving Fratton Park.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806745,00.html

L'OM lead Kapo chase
Marseille nudge ahead in race for midfielder
Skysports.com understands Wigan could lose out to Marseille in the race for Birmingham midfielder Olivier Kapo.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806801,00.html

Garcia in dark over future
Tottenham target not listening to rumours
Luis Garcia has insisted he does not know where he will be playing when the new season gets underway.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...807205,00.html

[Bruins]

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Done deals:

Viola land Milan keeper
Goalkeeper joins on season-long loan deal
Marco Storari has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Milan.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...807926,00.html

Porto pounce for Guarin
Colombian joins on four-year deal from St Etienne
Porto have swooped to sign Colombia international Freddy Guarin from St Etienne.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...807972,00.html

Rumors/Speculation:

Fletcher dismisses Everton talk
Midfielder focusing on Man Utd
Darren Fletcher has insisted he is staying focused on Manchester United amid reports linking him with a move to Everton.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...807681,00.html

Castillo eyes Rovers move
Ecuadorian claims to be in talks with Blackburn
Ecuador international Alejandro Castillo has revealed that he could be on his way to Blackburn this summer.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...807857,00.html

[Mo]

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Brad Guzan finally moves to Aston Villa

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809460,00.html

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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ADRIANO IS BACK TO INTER WOOOO TIME TO OWN BABY!!

[Qb]

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As a proud Gooner, I would be very pleased if this move happens. For those who are too lazy to check out the link, its a rumored swoop for Gareth Barry. Apparently Mr. O'Neill isn't impressed with Mr. Benitez's negotiating skills...

Not as pleased if they splash the rumored 24M for Andrei Arshavin. He undoubtedly has a great deal of skill, but he's awfully small which makes his success in the Premiership somewhat questionable. Bottom line, just too much cash for someone who isn't a proven commodity...

[Acid]

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I heard we're getting Gourcoff from Milan for Adebayor and cash.

I'll be stoked if that happens.

[sportsdude]

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ADRIANO IS BACK TO INTER WOOOO TIME TO OWN BABY!!

if he can put down the bottle for a second or two perhaps he could regain his old form.

[Acid]

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if he can put down the bottle for a second or two perhaps he could regain his old form.

He was sick at Sao Paolo.

[Bruins]

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I heard we're getting Gourcoff from Milan for Adebayor and cash.

I'll be stoked if that happens.

Well, Milan already sent Gourcuff on season-long loan to Bordeaux...

[sportsdude]

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He was sick at Sao Paolo.

it's easy to look good against inferior competition.