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20.15 Motherwell have signed midfielder Jim O'Brien from Celtic on a permanent basis and Blackburn goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen on loan for six months.

21.30 According to reports from the Argentine press, Alvaro Recoba is moving closer towards a move to Champions River Plate.

22.15 Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has ruled out "any possibility" of Robinho leaving the Spanish champions for Chelsea.

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Sorry for missing yesterday. I'll do a quick recap:

Cesar ready for Spurs move
Keeper aims to lend his experience to Ramos' squad
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez says he is looking forward to his proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3954762,00.html

Strachan takes chance on Crosas
Bhoys boss impressed by midfielder's passing ability
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan believes signing Marc Crosas is a gamble worth taking.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3954990,00.html

Addicks capture Bouazza
Fulham winger moves to the Valley on season-long loan
Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of Hameur Bouazza on a season-long loan from Fulham.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3955032,00.html

Kezman set to join PSG
Clubs reach agreement over former Chelsea hit-man
Fenerbahce striker Mateja Kezman is set to join French side PSG.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3955914,00.html

Hammers look at Thatcher
Defender figures in pre-season draw.
West Ham have handed a trial to former Charlton defender Ben Thatcher.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3956811,00.html

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And here's Sunday's news.

9.20 Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry insists the club's American owners are not questioning Rafa Benitez's judgement in the pursuit of Gareth Barry and says the price for the Aston Villa midfielder is 'too high'.

9.40 Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Real Madrid did make one official bid for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

Paper talk Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to make a £20million bid to sign Barcelona striker Thierry Henry before the start of the season, so says the Mail on Sunday.

10.00 Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have yet to receive any formal offers for Middlesbrough target Justin Hoyte, but acknowledged there is interest in the full-back.

Paper talk According to the News of the World, Real Madrid are ready to demand £17million compensation from Cristiano Ronaldo after the winger decided to stay at Manchester United.

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10.23 Chelsea are still in talks with AC Milan over a stunning summer swoop for Kaka, according to the player's personal assistant.

10.40 Tony Mowbray is unsure if West Bromwich Albion's bid to sign Abdoulaye Meite is 'dead or alive'. Bolton have given West Brom and Hull permission to talk to the defender.

10.58 Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has admitted that Vedran Corluka is a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur.

11.14 Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard says he has been left 'confused' by the club's stance regarding a new contract.

Paper talk Reports in Scotland have claimed that Rangers striker Kris Boyd is a target for German duo Bayer Leverkusen and Cologne.

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12.39 Arsene Wenger has not ruled out a move for Gokhan Inler, but says he has been 'too busy' to sign a new midfielder.

12.56 St Mirren manager Gus MacPherson says Andy Dorman will not be leaving the club on the cheap. Former New England Revolution midfielder Dorman has been linked with a return to MLS, while clubs in England and Holland have shown an interest.

13.07 Celtic have confirmed the signing of Marc Crosas on a four-year contract from Barcelona.

13.15 Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell is hopeful that Gareth Barry will remain in the Midlands this summer.

13.35 Mark Hughes is adamant Stephen Ireland is staying at Manchester City and is not lined up for a move to Sunderland.

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Paper talk Reports in Italy claim Arsenal are ready to make an offer for Juventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco.

14.15 Portsmouth target Shaun Wright-Phillips is keen to focus on the new season with Chelsea amid speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.

15.27 Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that the Serie A club are hoping to sign Julio Baptista from Real Madrid.

16.02 Juventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, is keen to secure a pay increase, according to his agent.

18.30 Arsene Wenger admits he is short of a body in his squad after Abou Diaby's was ruled out for the start of the season.

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18.38 Chelsea star Didier Drogba confirms he is staying put at Stamford Bridge.

19.08 Portsmouth confirm that they will seal the signing of Tottenham's Younes Kaboul on Monday.

20.19 Sir Alex Ferguson says he hopes to make a new signing this week.

20.25 West Brom have completed the signing of Abdoulaye Meite from Bolton.

21.09 Manchester City say Vedran Corluka is staying at the club and not moving to Spurs.

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21.09 Manchester City say Vedran Corluka is staying at the club and not moving to Spurs.

That would've been hugeee

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That would've been hugeee

Don't be so sure it is over. I follow a number of Spurs websites closely, and the alleged story behind this is that Man C. are big time ******. Their owner is apparently currently a fugitive, and the board and Hughes are having a huge row over attempts to sell players behind his back. Don't be surprised if there is a resignation. As for Corluka, this is not 100% verified, but the word is that Spurs passed all the requisite paperwork on to the FA, and then City tried to go back on the deal to please Hughes. Legally, if true, he is our player, and Spurs are prepared to go to court over the deal. All in all, huge mess.

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7.00 Good morning and welcome to skysports.com's daily transfer clockwatch. Sunday saw a flurry of late activity as Abdoulaye Meite joined West Brom, Sir Alex Ferguson says he is ready to pounce for a new striker, Portsmouth will sign Younes Kaboul today and Manchester City confirmed Vedran Corluka would be staying at the club.

Paper talk According to the Daily Mirror, Stoke City are planning an ambitious bid to sign Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro on a season-long loan deal.

7.50 Tottenham coach Juande Ramos has reiterated his desire to keep Dimitar Berbatov, who continues to be linked with Manchester United.

Paper talk Aston Villa are the latest club to show an interest in Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar, according to The Sun. Cuellar was linked with Newcastle on Saturday, but Walter Smith wants to keep the Spaniard at Ibrox.

8.20 Kevin Keegan has defended Alan Smith after the striker was booed by Newcastle United fans and says the player will be staying at the club.

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Paper talk Reports in the Daily Mail claim that Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince will complete the £2million signing of MK Dons midfielder Keith Andrews in the next 48 hours.

8.55 Manchester City star Michael Johnson has rejected the new contract he has been offered, skysports.com understands.

9.15 Hull City manager Phil Brown has confirmed he has made contact with Chelsea regarding a deal for Claudio Pizarro.

9.31 Madjid Bougherra insists Rangers' European failure has not created any feelings of regret over his move to Ibrox.

Paper talk According to Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are hoping to complete the signing of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in the next 24 hours.

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10.01 Steve Coppell says he will not sell any more members of his Reading squad, unless a 'premium' price is paid.

10.18 Bayer Leverkusen have dismissed reports that a bid for Rangers striker Kris Boyd is in the pipeline.

10.33 Charlton Athletic boss Alan Pardew has confirmed he still hopes to sign Southend United midfielder Nicky Bailey.

10.40 Barcelona have issued another hands off warning to clubs interested in Yaya Toure and insist the player is not for sale after the midfielder was linked with Arsenal.

10.44 Rangers striker Nacho Novo insists he is happy at Ibrox, after being linked with a move to Premier League newcomers Hull City.

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11.05 West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray admits he is delighted to have won the chase for Abdoulaye Meite. The defender has signed a three-year contract at the Hawthorns after also being wanted by Hull City.

Paper talk According to the Sunderland Echo, Roy Keane is not planning a bid to take Reading striker Kevin Doyle to the Stadium of Light.

11.38 Mikel Arteta believes Everton's players need to stop talking about the possibility of new signings arriving at Goodison Park.

11.41 Manchester United full-back Danny Simpson says he is 'over the moon' at securing his season-long loan to Blackburn Rovers.

12.03 Nottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood is aiming to sign a Premier League striker on loan.

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12.48 Bolton Wanderers striker Kevin Davies is aiming to sign a new contract before the first game of the season against Stoke City on Saturday.

13.00 Valencia midfielder Manuel Fernandes looks set to stay in Spain after impressing in pre-season.

13.05 West Bromwich Albion have announced that Miguel Tininho has been released by the club.

13.32 Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan believes unsettled midfielder Sebastian Larsson owes the club a season of loyalty.

Paper talk According to Spanish daily Marca, Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster wants the club to sign either Ajax ace Klaas Jan Huntelaar or Valencia striker David Villa after missing out on Cristiano Ronaldo.

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13.50 Rochdale are hoping they can persuade Welsh international Mark Jones to join them.

14.02 Portsmouth have completed the signing of French defender Younes Kaboul from Tottenham on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

15.03 New Portsmouth signing Younes Kaboul, who was also linked with Sunderland and Aston Villa, claims the Fratton Park club were the only one he wanted to join.

15.26 Liverpool reserve team defender Miki Roque has signed on loan with Spanish side FC Cartagena until June.

15.32 Nuno Valente has backed Everton in their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Moutinho.