The Transfer Thread

[Bruins]

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Done deals:

Bayer bring in Brazilian
Renato signs for undisclosed fee from Flamengo
Bayer Leverkusen have secured the signing of Brazil Under 20 international Renato Augusto.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3811567,00.html

Aurelio joins Real Betis
Player makes switch after Fenerbahce contract expired
Turkey midfielder Mehmet Aurelio has joined Spanish outfit Real Betis on a free transfer.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3811769,00.html

Possible:

Barca progress with Hleb
As Hleb wants out, new signing Nasri is eager to start
Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb claims 'serious negotiations' are underway with Barcelona and the transfer is close to being complete by next week.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3809095,00.html

Villa agree Guzan deal
Keeper finally set to complete move to Premier League
Aston Villa have agreed a fee to sign American goalkeeper Brad Guzan from Chivas USA.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3809460,00.html

Bent set for Bluebirds
Experienced striker swaps Championship sides
Cardiff City have announced the signing of striker Marcus Bent from Championship rivals Charlton, subject to a medical.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3811196,00.html

Toulouse block Mathieu move
Left-back told he must see out final year of contract
Toulouse have re-affirmed their desire to keep hold of defender Jeremy Mathieu, despite his desire to join rivals Bordeaux.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3811711,00.html

Rumors/Speculation:

Seol shuns transfer talk
Midfielder wants to put his heart and Seol into tour
Seol Ki-hyeon has dismissed reports linking him with a move from Fulham after arriving in his native South Korea for the club's pre-season tour.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...808439,00.html

Redknapp eyes defensive duo
Pompey boss is ready to spend more
Harry Redknapp is now aiming to improve his defensive options after the £11million addition of Peter Crouch.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809224,00.html

Arshavin keen on Gunners
Playmaker's agent feels Arsenal's style would perfectly suit Russian
Andrei Arshavin's agent claims the Russian playmaker is 'desperate' to join Arsenal.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809338,00.html

Galliani stops Adebayor deal
Reports claim Ronaldinho on brink of move to Milan
Adriano Galliani says Milan have put a move for Emmanuel Adebayor on hold amid reports the club are close to signing Ronaldinho.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809518,00.html

Bruce targets new striker
Johnson linked with £11million move to the JJB Stadium
Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce admits signing a striker is his priority during the transfer window.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809575,00.html

Ghana striker waits on offers
Bekoe claims interest from Hertha and Spurs
Ghanaian striker Eric Bekoe claims Hertha Berlin and Tottenham Hotspur have been showing an interest.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809714,00.html

Gers confirm Sh*ttu talks
Smith hoping to agree deal for Watford defender
Rangers manager Walter Smith has confirmed his interest in signing Watford defender Danny Sh*ttu.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809743,00.html

Latics lose Thomas appeal
Boss on the look-out for more midfielders
Wigan manager Steve Bruce is frustrated after failing to land Hendry Thomas just because he does not have a work permit.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809758,00.html

Brown holds Rocha talks
Hull weighing up an offer for Spurs stopper
Phil Brown has spoken to Tottenham Hotspur defender Ricardo Rocha regarding a possible move to Hull City.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809792,00.html

Fletcher happy at Hibs
Striker's confidence lifted by Real interest
Steven Fletcher says he is not looking to leave Hibernian, but admits his confidence has been boosted by interest from Real Madrid.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...809889,00.html

Toffees turn to Stojkovic
Sporting keeper set to train with Moyes' men
Vladimir Stojkovic is to train with Everton with a view to joining on loan, according to the Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper's agent.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810088,00.html

Inverness snub Niculae bids
Romanian will be allowed to leave once valuation is met
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have rejected two offers for Marius Niculae, but will sell the Romanian striker for the right price.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810129,00.html

Baros keen to stay at Lyon
But French champions yet to decide on striker's future
Milan Baros' agent has suggested the striker will be staying with Lyon next season.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810302,00.html

Megson demands Diouf answers
Wanderers boss tells forward to "get his head straight"
Gary Megson has told wantaway striker El Hadji Diouf to sort out his Bolton future immediately.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810322,00.html

Moratti - It's up to Lampard
Cruz hoping Chelsea midfielder moves to Italy
Massimo Moratti says Inter Milan have done all they can to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810398,00.html

Suchy waits for offers
Everton and Rangers continue to be linked with bids
Slavia Prague defender Marek Suchy is yet to receive an offer from Rangers or Everton.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810481,00.html

Rafa - Signings 'very soon'
Benitez looks to secure two players in the coming weeks
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is hoping to make further additions to his squad 'very soon'.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...810958,00.html

Utd 'show Berbatov interest'
Spurs striker's agent makes claim amid offer speculation
Dimitar Berbatov's agent is 'certain' Manchester United are interested in signing the Tottenham Hotspur striker.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...811434,00.html

[Acid]

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it's easy to look good against inferior competition.

South American football is actually pretty good, and he performed well in Copa Libertadores.

[poster]

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

From what I understand, that loan would be nullified if a deal was reached.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Re: The Transfer Thread

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

At Sao Paulo he was lighting it up. And from what I heard he lost a lot of weight and has promised to return to his top form. If that's the case, I don't know how much stronger Inter can get. Lampard might even end up there.

[Spectre]

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Late to the party, but signing Nasri is a great move. He's a creative player and still has a lot of room to grow. Unlike Hleb (who I never liked), Nasri wants to be here from Day 1.

I'm not keen on selling Adebayor, but if we have to go through this transfer garbage with him every off-season, get rid of him now. His value is sky high after his great year and its time to be getting pieces that will be here for years to come.

[Bruins]

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Trying things a little differently today...

9.04 Martin O'Neill says Aston Villa are still waiting for Liverpool to increase their offer for Gareth Barry. Reports had claimed a deal had been agreed, but O'Neill insists that is not the case.

Paper talk According to reports in various newspapers, Manchester United and Spurs are ready to settle on a compromise fee of £25million for Dimitar Berbatov. However, the deal hinges on Juande Ramos first securing a replacement for the Bulgarian striker.

Paper talk The News of the World claims Frank Lampard will sign a pre-contract agreement with Inter Milan at the earliest opportunity - 1st January 2009. Reports also claim Roman Abramovich will dig his heels in and not sell Lampard before the close of the transfer window.

10.03 Inter Milan striker Adriano has been linked with a move to Chelsea as part-exchange for Frank Lampard. The Brazilian's agent will not 'confirm nor deny' the reports that Adriano could move to Stamford Bridge.

10.17 Alan Pardew admits striker Chris Iwelumo could follow Marcus Bent out of Charlton Athletic. Reports suggest Iwelumo is on his way to Wolves, although Crystal Palace have also been linked with a bid.

Paper talk Reports in Italy claim that Ronaldinho will not return to Barcelona for the start of pre-season training on Monday as he looks to secure a move to Milan. Instead, his brother and agent is due to meet Barca officials to discuss his transfer to the San Siro.

10.54 Real Madrid forward Robinho has reiterated he has no intention of being involved in a swap deal for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian also says he wants to stay at Real after being linked with a move to Chelsea.

11.12 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Steed Malbranque is attracting interest from Sunderland, according to the Frenchman's agent.

Paper talk According to French newspaper L'Equipe, Hull City are keen to follow up the signing of Bernard Mendy by agreeing a deal with Portsmouth for Djimi Traore.

11.51 Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes is confident Tony Pulis' squad will be strengthened before the start of the season. The Premier League new boys have yet to move in the transfer market since gaining promotion.

12.09 Argentina starlet Angel Di Maria wants to spend another season at Benfica before moving to England or Spain. Everton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United have all been linked with bids for the midfielder.

[Bruins]

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12.27 Egyptian striker Amr Zaki is expecting to join Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan after signing a new contract at Zamalek. Zaki will also have the option of completing a permanent move at the end of his loan.

12.40 Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams has confirmed other clubs are interested in signing Brad Friedel. Aston Villa and Manchester City are both keen to snap up the experienced keeper.

[Bruins]

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13.40 Martin O'Neill is hopeful that goalkeeper Brad Guzan will be granted a work permit after a deal was agreed with Chivas USA. O'Neill is also looking for other signings after completing a deal for Steve Sidwell.

14.01 Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has confirmed he is keen on Luton Town forward Calvin Andrew. However, Warnock is now ready to meet the reported £400,000 asking price for the 21-year-old.

[Bruins]

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14.34 Sampdoria claim Andrei Shevchenko would be happy to join, if they can agree on the Chelsea striker's wages. Serie A side Sampdoria want to sign the Ukrainian on loan and hope to replicate the impact Antonio Cassano made at the club last season.

Paper talk According to Televisio de Catalunya, Barcelona are ready to accept Manchester City's £25.5million bid for Ronaldinho and have given Milan 48 hours to match that offer. Milan were thought to be the Brazilian's preferred choice for his next club, but City are still in the hunt for his signature.

15.12 Neil Warnock says Birmingham City have entered the hunt to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson. Queens Park Rangers have also shown an interest in Watson, who has refused to sign a new contract at Palace.

15.29 Le Mans defender Marko Basa says he would 'welcome the opportunity' to join Celtic. The Serbian has previously been wanted by Borussia Dortmund and is hoping Le Mans' demands do not scupper a move.

Paper talk According to the Sunday Sun, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has informed Newcastle United that he does not intend to make a bid for Obafemi Martins, if Emmanuel Adebayor leaves Emirates Stadium.

16.02 Sevilla midfielder Christian Poulsen is aware he will not be a popular signing with Juventus fans. The Denmark international is due to undergo a medical in Turin on Monday before completing a £6million move.

16.15 Flamengo have struck a deal to take Ronaldo back to Brazil. The club's president Marcio Braga has confirmed an agreement is in place for the 31-year-old.

16.42 West Ham starlet Freddie Sears is confident he can save Alan Curbishley a fortune. With Bobby Zamora likely to seal a move to Fulham next week, Sears believes he's the man to step into his shoes - rather than a new signing.

17.00 Former Bolton midfielder Christian Wilhelmsson is looking for a new club - with West Ham thought to be among possible suitors.

18.01 Charlton have made an approach for Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza. Cottagers chief Roy Hodgson is reluctant, though, to sanction his sale at this stage of the summer.

18.23The agent of Sergio Aguero has intimated that either Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United are preparing a bid for his client.

18.41 Sky Sports News understands Rangers have withdrawn their offer for Watford defender Danny Sh*ttu due to the player's excessive wage demands.

19.11 Gers boss Walter Smith has confirmed a deal for Sh*ttu looks dead in the water after an accord between the two parties could not be agreed.

20.16Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has no intention of quitting Anfield, at least according to former team-mate Mohamed Sissoko.

21.03 Norwich City have shown an interest in Dejan Stefanovic, at least according to his agent. The experienced stopper is eager to quit Craven Cottage as he is well down Fulham's pecking order.

22.11 Portugal's physio has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be sidelined for 'at least' the next three months. What affect might this have on his proposed switch to Real Madrid?

22.50 Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has echoed a view shared by the rest of the world that does not include Sepp Blatter, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard, by declaring his stance on players' contracts. In short, if you sign a deal as a fully functioning adult then you should stick by it.

[Bruins]

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Paper Talk: According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have upped their bid to sign Ronaldinho and are willing to pay £22million for the Brazilian's services.

Paper Talk: Speculation is mounting that Dimitar Berbatov will join Manchester United this summer. If the move goes through, then Spurs will look to snap up Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn as a replacement, accoring to the Mail.

Paper Talk: The Mirror also believes Spurs will continue their summer spending by targeting Blackburn's David Bentley. Tottenham are willing to offer goalkeeper Paul Robinson as part of any deal.

7.40: The Ronaldo saga has taken another twist with Italy skipper Fabio Cannavaro saying the Portuguese should stay at Manchester United and honour his contract. His statement comes following news Ronaldo will be sidelined by his ankle injury until October.

8.25 Motherwell have snapped up defender John Kennedy on loan from Celtic. His Parkhead team-mate Jim O'Brien has also agreed to join Mark McGhee's side on a temporary basis.

8.48 Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin's agent has hinted his client would choose Arsenal over other interested parties due to manager Arsene Wenger's influence and the team's attacking football.

8.58 Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen has admitted he may have to bring in a new goalkeeper following the club's Intertoto Cup exit. Paatelainen was not impressed by either Yves Ma Kalambay or Andrew McNeil in the games against Elfsborg.

Paper talk According to the Daily Star, Barcelona have offered £15million plus Samuel Eto'o for Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor. Sounds like a good deal to me!

9.22 West Ham United striker Bobby Zamora is having a medical at Fulham ahead of his proposed move to Craven Cottage. Fulham have already agreed a fee with their London rivals for Zamora, and his Hammers team-mate John Pantsil.

9.37 Argentine midfielder Cristian Ledesma will not renew his Lazio contract 'under any circumstances', according to his agent. Ledesma is set to use Fifa's Article 17 to leave Lazio and is wanted by clubs in Spain.

Paper talk Reports in Spain claim that Everton have made a £2.4million bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Riki. Bolton Wanderers are also keen on Riki, although they have not made an offer for a player who is looking to leave Depor.

10.00 Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho is due to hold talks with Barcelona and Milan on Monday in a bid to finalise his move to the Serie A side. Milan consultant Ernesto Bronzetti claims he has spoken to Ronaldinho and been told the player wants to move to the San Siro, rather than Manchester City.

Paper talk Another one from Spain and this time second division side Real Sociedad want to sign Arsenal youngsters Fran Merida and Pedro Botelho on season-long loan deals. Sociedad are optimistic of agreeing a deal and are also chasing former Bolton midfielder Ivan Campo.

[Bruins]

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10.48 Marseille president Pape Diouf has voiced his surprise after learning of an attempt by supporters to raise money for a Didier Drogba move. Fans hope to raise 28million euros (£22.4million) in an attempt to sign the Chelsea striker, although Diouf admits Marseille can not afford his wages.

10.54 Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits it is 'extremely important' that the club hold on to Inter Milan target Frank Lampard. Reports continue to vary regarding the midfielder and whether he will still be at Stamford Bridge in the coming season.

11.06 Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton wants a decision on his bid for West Ham United goalkeeper Richard Wright by the end of the week. Magilton has lined up another keeper if the Hammers refuse to let Wright go.

11.10 Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul is hoping to secure a move to Portsmouth. Kaboul's agent has told skysports.com that the two clubs are discussing a possible deal.

11.20 Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is hopeful Paul Scharner will sign a new deal with the club as he looks to step up contract talks during pre-season. Bruce jokingly says: "Probably an ideal time to speak more is when we're in Austria - we can throw him off the side of a mountain if he doesn't sign!"

11.27 Romanian defender Dorin Goian is determined to win a move to Sunderland. The Premier League club are trying to settle on a fee with the centre-back's current club Steaua Bucharest.

11.33 Nurnberg forward Angelos Charisteas says he is staying at the club, although Jim Magilton still hopes to entice the Greek striker to Ipswich Town. Magilton has been given permission to speak to Charisteas, but could have his work cut out to persuade the player to move to Portman Road.

11.41 Zenit St Petersburg have told Sky Sports News that they have not received any enquiries from a Premier League club about the availability of Andrei Arshavin. The playmaker has been linked with London trio Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, with a move to Emirates Stadium thought to be tempting.

[Bruins]

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12.04 Wolves have confirmed they are poised to sign Chris Iwelumo from Championship rivals Charlton. Iwelumo only joined Charlton from Colchester last summer, but is now set for a move to Molineux.

12.11 Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng is having a medical at Hull City. The two clubs have already agreed a fee for the Dutchman and he is thought to have already agreed personal terms.

12.21 Canada Under 21 international Marcus Haber has been handed the chance to earn a contract with Leeds United after joining the club on their pre-season trip to Ireland.

12.33 Jim Magilton says he has not heard 'a dickie bird' about his interest in bringing Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi to Ipswich Town.

13.00 Macclesfield Town have handed a first professional contract to teenage striker John Rooney. The 17-year-old is the younger brother of Manchester United star Wayne and has signed a two-year deal.

[Bruins]

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13.13 Kevin Blackwell is keen to bring Wigan forward David Cotterill to Sheffield United on a permanent deal. Cotterill spent a spell on loan at Bramall Lane last season and Blackwell is hoping to lure the Wales international back to the club.

13.15 Wolves have completed the signing of Chris Iwelumo from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee. Iwelumo has signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months at Molineux.

13.31 Midfielder Michael Johnson looks set to remain at Manchester City after his representatives held 'positive' talks with the club. Johnson is looking to sign a new contract at the City of Manchester Stadium.

13.33 Barcelona have confirmed the club have received a £25.5million offer from Manchester City for Ronaldinho. Milan have offered around half that sum for the Brazilian, whose preference is to move to the San Siro.

13.43 Metz defender Sebastien Bassong has revealed he is to have a trial at Newcastle. The Frenchman is keen to secure a move to the Premier League.

14.21 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed that midfielder Olivier Kapo wants to leave St Andrews. Marseille and Wigan are both keen to sign the former Juventus player.

14.44 Skysports.com understands that Wolves have had a £1million bid for centre-back Jason Shackell rejected by Norwich.

14.51Scott Carson is holding talks with Premier League newcomers Stoke City after Liverpool accepted a £3.5million offer for the goalkeeper.

[BunnyHardaway]

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LOL at Milan if they thought that 12.5 mil was enough to land Ronaldinho.

I really hope he goes to City.

[Bruins]

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15.30 Liverpool youngster Robbie Threlfall is set for a loan move away from Anfield as Rafa Benitez looks for the full-back to gain greater first-team experience.

15.41 Hull boss Phil Brown has ended his interest in Portsmouth defender Djimi Traore, with the former Liverpool player favouring a return to a club in France.

15.44 Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has played down reports that he is set for a summer move away from Ewood Park, insisting he is focused on the forthcoming season under new Rovers boss Paul Ince.

16.27 Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted he would welcome Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o back into his squad if the duo are not sold this summer.

16.40 News reaching us from Italy is that Denmark international midfielder Christian Poulsen has joined Juventus from Sevilla on a four-year deal. Could this mean that the Serie A side have dropped their interest in Liverpool ace Xabi Alonso?

16.51 Benin striker Razak Omotoyossi, who was rumoured to be a summer target of West Bromwich Albion, has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr from Helsingborg.