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7.05 Real Madrid veteran Michel Salgado has hinted Wesley Sneijder's injury could prompt the Spanish champions to step up their pursuit of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

7.20 Reports in today's press are suggesting Ghana international Anthony Annan is on his way to Blackburn. The 'new Michael Essien' has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs but it would appear Paul Ince is at the head of the queue.

7.23 Rumours emanating from the North East are hinting at a Sunderland swoop for Louis Saha. The Frenchman was reported to have been present at a Black Cats pre-season friendly at the weekend.

7.30 According to the holy gospel of truth that is the Daily Star, Xabi Alonso is definitely on his way to Arsenal. Once this deal is done, Liverpool can complete the summer's most protracted transfer saga and land Gareth Barry.

8.28 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out a move for Gareth Barry even though he is an admirer of the Aston Villa ace. It seems more likely that Wenger will bid for Xabi Alonso, if Liverpool complete a deal for Barry.

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8.56 Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has calmed fears over the club's progress in the transfer market by insisting he could make new signings before next weekend's SPL opener against St Mirren.

9.05 According to reports emanating from Spain, Chelsea have had a bid for Simao rejected by Atletico Madrid. Luiz Felipe Scolari is a big admirer of the wide man from their time together with the Portuguese national side.

9.10 Wigan boss Steve Bruce has warned Hull he is ready to pull the plug on their bid to sign Marlon King. Hull agreed a deal with Wigan for King last month, but the deal has dragged on without any successful conclusion.

9.14 David Nugent has played down talk linking him with a move away from Portsmouth, saying he wants to stay at Fratton Park. Ipswich, Hull and Stoke have all been linked.

9.40 West Ham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jan Lastuvka on a season-long loan from Shakhtar Donetsk.

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10.01 Simao Sabrosa has voiced his surprise after speculation suggested he could be on his way to Chelsea.

10.14 Tottenham new boy David Bentley has admitted his first few days at the club have been 'a bit of a rollercoaster'. Will the England man be a success at White Hart Lane?

10.31 Paul Jewell has told Robbie Savage that he will not be considered for selection unless he trains to the best of his ability. The Welshman has been linked with the Pride Park exit door.

10.42 St Mirren are facing a fight to keep hold of Andy Dorman, according to the player's agent.

10.57 New Fulham striker Bobby Zamora claims he was forced to leave West Ham because the club performed a U-turn on a written contract offer.

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11.06 Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies has revealed he hopes to sign Manuel Pascali after the Italian impressed on trial.

11.17 Watford duo Jay DeMerit and Jon Harley are hopeful that Danny Sh*ttu will remain at Vicarage Road. The big defender had looked set to move to Rangers earlier in the summer but failed to agree personal terms.

11.50 Milton Keynes Dons manager Roberto Di Matteo has raided his former club Chelsea to sign defender Shaun Cummings on loan.

12.01 Rafael Van der Vaart has announced that he will move to Real Madrid this week after Hamburg agreed a deal with the Spanish giants. The Dutchman will be presented at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.

12.17 Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has insisted that he has no intention of selling Niko Kranjcar. The Croatian has been linked with a host of clubs across Europe.

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12.53 The agent of Freddie Ljungberg has rubbished reports linking the West Ham midfielder with a move to Olympiakos.

12.53 Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham has dismissed speculation linking him with a move back to Stoke.

13.14 Blackburn are set to sign Anthony Annan, according to the Ghana international's current club IK Start.

13.33 Alex McLeish has refuted speculation Birmingham could move for Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher.

14.48 Scotland international James McFadden insists he will not leave Birmingham City unless the club wants to cash in on his services.

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15.39 Hull City chairman Paul Duffen is refusing to concede defeat in his bid to land Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell, but has given up on Kevin Davies after Bolton rejected the Tigers' bid.

15.58 Everton manager David Moyes has revealed his growing concern at the club's lack of progress in the transfer market this summer.

16.13 Leicester have strengthened their goalkeeping options with the loan signing of David Martin from Liverpool on a six-month deal.

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16.18 Portsmouth have completed the signing of highly-rated Gambian striker Omar Koroma, with the teenager now set to spend the season on loan at Norwich.

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16.54 Blackburn boss Paul Ince has completed his third signing of the summer with the arrival of Manchester United defender Danny Simpson on a season-long loan deal.

16.56 Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Holland international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart on a five-year deal from Bundesliga outfit Hamburg.

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18.10 Liverpool's Sebastian Leto looks destined for a move to Olympiakosafter he failed to get a work-permit in England.

19.56 St Mirren have completed the signing of Spanish trialist Tonet.

20.01 Zenit St Petersburg are refusing to lower their asking price for Andrei Arshavin. The Russia international is being tracked by Tottenham.

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20.04 Blackpool have signed Welsh midfielder David Vaughan from Real Sociedad.

20.25 Adrian Mutu looks set to end the speculation surrounding his future by signing a new contract at Fiorentina.

20.59 Steaua Bucharest have stated that Mirel Radoi will be joining Inter Milan. The Romanian would move on loan to help ease the injury crisis at the Serie A champions.

22.59 Real Madrid's Brazilian star Robinho has stated that he has an offer to join Chelsea.

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Rumor: Tottenham eyeing £60million triple swoop for Villa, Arshavin and Corluka!

Report says that Man U will buy Berbatov for £30 mil which would allow Tottenham to buy Villa for £32 mil.

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7.11 Sunderland's ambitions pre-season spending is expected to continue with the signing of Louis Saha. According to The Sun, an £8.5million bid has been accepted by Manchester United.

7.15 Tottenham are ready to smash the British transfer record to land Valencia striker David Villa, say those in the know on Fleet Street.

7.20 Liverpool are close to finally putting an end to the summer's most protracted transfer saga as Gareth Barry readies himself for a switch to Anfield.

7.30 Cardiff have completed the signing of Jay Bothroyd from Wolves. The well travelled striker has signed a three-year deal at Ninian Park after the Bluebirds agreed a £300,000 fee for his services.

7.35 Skysports.com understands that Tottenham have launched a bid to sign Manchester City's Vedran Corulka.

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7.55 Deco has urged Robinho to join him at Stamford Bridge and help Chelsea to become the Premier League's great entertainers.

8.20 Reading boss Steve Coppell has confirmed he has rejected a bid for England left-back Nicky Shorey. Portsmouth, Aston Villa and Sunderland have all been linked.

8.33 Derby boss Paul Jewell has confirmed Stephen Bywater's proposed move to Tottenham has fallen through.

8.55 Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has vowed to stay at Anfield despite attracting interest from Roma.

9.10 Artur Boruc has revealed there was no point in him leaving Celtic as he is happy with life at Parkhead.

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9.21 QPR chairman Flavio Briatore has warned the rest of the Championship that the arrival of Real Madrid's Daniel Parejo is just the tip of the iceberg.

9.55 Darren Ferguson is hopeful his father may indulge in a little nepotism in loaning some of his Manchester United youngsters to Peterborough.

10.11 Sweden international Christian Wilhelmsson has left Nantes to link up with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. Good to see ambition is alive and well in Scandinavia.

10.37 Liverpool midfielder Sebastian Leto has completed a two-year loan move to Greek champions Olympiakos.

10.42 Paul Jewell has confirmed Derby County have made an offer to sign Andrey Pereplotkin on a season-long loan.

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10.57 Albert Riera has again admitted that he would be interested in a move to Anfield as reports in Spain suggest Liverpool are set to make Espanyol a fresh offer.

11.12 Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton has confirmed he will hold talks with Ivan Campo regarding a move to Portman Road.

11.24 Atletico Madrid forward Jose Antonio Reyes is on the brink of joining Benfica on loan. Newcastle had been linked with the former Arsenal man.

11.37 Armand Traore has pledged his long-term future to Arsenal after signing a new contract at Emirates Stadium.

11.54 Julien Sable admits he is tempted by a move to England after being offered a trial by Blackburn.