The Transfer Thread

[Bruins]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Babayaro lands Pompey trial
Nigerian given the chance to impress by Redknapp
Former Chelsea and Newcastle defender Celestine Babayaro is training with Portsmouth.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3797643,00.html

Megson lines up third target
Bolton look to follow up Muamba and Elmander signings
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson says he has signed two of his three prime targets in Fabrice Muamba and Johan Elmander.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3797743,00.html

Atletico interest in Rafael
But Spanish club fear Hamburg ace is too expensive
Atletico Madrid have suggested a bid to sign Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart could be 'very expensive'.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3797897,00.html

Blues seek new faces
Kenyon confirms interest in 'one or two' targets
Chelsea are set to continue to offer manager Luiz Felipe Scolari the opportunity to make his mark on his inherited squad at Stamford Bridge this summer.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3798275,00.html

Zaki seeks Fifa assistance
Egyptian star hopes to annul contract
Wigan target Amr Zaki is seeking the assistance of Fifa as he bids to end his dispute with current club Zamalek.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3798387,00.html

Fulham in Stoor talks
Rosenborg confirm interest from Cottagers
Rosenborg have confirmed they are in negotiations with Fulham over the sale of Fredrik Stoor.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12874_3798474,00.html

Granqvist joins Groningen
Latics allow Swedish defender to move on
Wigan have sold Swedish defender Andreas Granqvist to Eredivisie club Groningen.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3798530,00.html

Blues reject Lampard bid
Serie A giants renew approach for midfielder
Sky Sports News understands Chelsea have rejected a bid of £7.95million from Internazionale for Frank Lampard.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3798549,00.html

Traore would like English move
Defender attracted to the physical battles of English top flight
Central defender Sammy Traore has revealed he wants to test himself in the Premier League after spending his whole career in France.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3798580,00.html

Bolton duo sign new deals
Jaaskelainen and Gardner pen long-term contracts
Jussi Jaaskelainen has signed a new four-year deal with Bolton and Ricardo Gardner has also committed his future to the club.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3798742,00.html

McClaren swoops for Rajkovic
Former England boss moves swiftly for Blues' starlet
Former England manager Steve McClaren has made teenage Chelsea defender Slobodan Rajkovic his first signing as FC Twente boss.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_3798822,00.html

Inter still chasing Lampard
Assistant coach feels deal is still possible
Internazionale assistant coach Beppe Baresi has not given up hope of signing Frank Lampard.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12876_3798872,00.html

Fulham move for Hammers duo
Cottagers allowed to speak with Zamora and Pantsil
Fulham have been given permission by West Ham to open talks with Bobby Zamora and John Pantsil.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...799001,00.html

[Bruins]

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Buck - We want Frank to stay
Contract extension remains on table says Blues chief
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck added his voice to the resounding clamour from Stamford Bridge that the club want Frank Lampard to stay.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...799148,00.html

[Bruins]

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Olic to stay at Hamburg
Croatian 'not bothered' about moving
Hamburg forward Ivica Olic has dismissed speculation about his future by saying he 'cannot be bothered' to move on.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...799347,00.html

Sorensen in Gala link
Villa keeper ready to listen to offers
Thomas Sorensen is desperate to seal a move away from Aston Villa and has been revealed that one option could be Galatasaray.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...799462,00.html

Reggina's Corradi link
Italian could be on the way home
Manchester City outcast Bernardo Corradi could soon be on the move to Reggina.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...799467,00.html

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Can I get a "Podolski and Bentley to Spurs" headline next please?

[Acid]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Can I get a "Podolski and Bentley to Spurs" headline next please?

Podolski and Bentley to Spurs























NOT.

[Vince]

Re: The Transfer Thread

lol

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Podolski and Bentley to Spurs























NOT.

***.

LOL at your avatar though.

Oh, before I forget:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfR7lULElTg

[hopfrog]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Spurs in for Espanyol midfielder/winger Luis Garcia

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ur/7499754.stm

[Bruins]

Re: The Transfer Thread

O'Neill beams at Sidwell capture
Villa boss delighted to land midfielder from Chelsea
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has expressed his delight after the club agreed a deal to sign Steve Sidwell from Chelsea.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...800809,00.html

'Tired' Hleb ready for exit
Barca target looking to move away from 'uncomfortable' London
Arsenal playmaker Alexander Hleb is looking to a future away from the 'chaotic way of life' in London.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...800919,00.html

Spurs to grab Garcia
Ramos closes in on Espanyol star
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Luis Garcia from Espanyol.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801181,00.html

Tigers agree Boateng deal
Dutchman set for medical next week
Hull expect to complete the signing of George Boateng next week after he undergoes a medical.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801243,00.html

Pardew wants more for Bent
Cardiff told to increase offer for striker
Charlton boss Alan Pardew has told Cardiff they will have to increase their offer to have any hope of signing Marcus Bent.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801513,00.html

Crouch to seal Pompey switch
Fratton Park club call Friday press conference
Peter Crouch is expected to complete his move to Portsmouth from Liverpool on Friday.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801779,00.html

Harper hints at Magpies stay
Keeper may pen new deal after revealing future plans
Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has hinted that he will look to commit his long-term future to the club.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802045,00.html

Foxes land Arsenal starlet
Gilbert becomes Leicester's fifth summer signing
Leicester City have completed the noticeable capture of Kerrea Gilbert on a season-long loan from Arsenal.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802247,00.html

Villa seal Sidwell deal
Midfielder signs three-year deal
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Steve Sidwell from Chelsea.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802395,00.html

Pompey pounce for T&T star
Redknapp moves for Hyland
Skysports.com understands Portsmouth are close to signing Trinidad and Tobago international Khaleem Hyland.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802613,00.html

City close on Egyptian
Meteb's agent claims move to Ashton Gate is on the agenda
Emad Meteb's agent claims the Egyptian striker is nearing a transfer to Bristol City.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...803048,00.html

[Bruins]

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Sagna keen to avoid Ade 'loss'
Gunners right-back hopes for striker stay
Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna has admitted it would be a 'big loss' if striker Emmanuel Adebayor was to leave Emirates Stadium.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...800661,00.html

Zenit snub £19m Arshavin bid
Unnamed English club have offer rejected, according to agent
An unnamed English club have failed with a £19million bid for Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin, according to the player's agent.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...800750,00.html

Behrami's Hammers link denied
Agent claims midfielder favours Bundesliga
Switzerland midfielder Valon Behrami will not be joining West Ham this summer, according to his agent.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801133,00.html

Belhadj eyes Celtic switch
Lens defender keen on SPL move
Nadir Belhadj has admitted he would welcome a summer move to Celtic.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801311,00.html

Rafael quiet on Real reports
Van der Vaart refuses to speculate on rumours of a switch
Hamburg playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has refused to confirm or deny reports claiming that he is poised to complete a transfer to Real Madrid.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801624,00.html

McCartney a happy Hammer
Defender cools Sunderland link
George McCartney has played down reports linking him with a return to Sunderland, saying he is happy at West Ham.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...801642,00.html

Rafa Keane on Spurs ace
But Villa move ruled out
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed his interest in signing Robbie Keane, but has ruled out a move for David Villa.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802081,00.html

Ronaldo - No Real agreement
United winger expects to be out for up to 12 weeks with ankle injury
Cristiano Ronaldo says there is no agreement to join Real Madrid and expects to be out for up to 12 weeks after an ankle operation.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802815,00.html

Rafa unsure of Alonso exit
Juventus' bid for midfielder currently not good enough
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is unsure whether Xabi Alonso will leave the club to join Juventus.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802857,00.html

Larsson's agent claims offers
But no contact from Blackburn
Sebastian Larsson's agent says there has been no contact from Blackburn Rovers regarding the Birmingham City midfielder.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...802985,00.html

Bayern put Gomez bid on hold
Klinsmann notes Stuttgart's stance on striker
Jurgen Klinsmann says Bayern Munich will not be signing Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez this summer.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...803201,00.html

Inter - Lamps wants to join us
Serie A champions also agree a deal to sign Roma's Mancini
Inter Milan director Gabriele Oriali claims Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard 'really wants' to join the Italian champions.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...803371,00.html

PSV admit Ooijer worry
Blackburn defender too expensive for Dutch champions
PSV Eindhoven fear a deal to re-sign Blackburn Rovers defender Andre Ooijer is beyond their reach.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...803459,00.html

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: The Transfer Thread

I heard the Garcia to Spurs deal was BS. I hope not, though.

[Bruins]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Done deal:

Arsenal seal Nasri capture
France star signs from Marseille for an undisclosed fee
Arsenal have completed the signing of Marseille playmaker Samir Nasri for an undisclosed fee.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805050,00.html

Possible:

Fowler leaves Cardiff
Striker set for Ince reunion
Robbie Fowler has left Cardiff ahead of a proposed return to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...804921,00.html

Rumors/Speculation:

Benitez calls for 'trust'
Liverpool boss unconcerned by transfer frustrations
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has called for 'trust' as he attempts to secure the players that could mount a Premier League title challenge.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...804773,00.html

Becks backs Ron's Real move
Former United star champions Bernabeu cause
David Beckham has told Cristiano Ronaldo that Real Madrid are the only club to rival Manchester United.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...804896,00.html

Al Habsi vows to stay
Keeper rules out move from Reebok
Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has confirmed he will remain at the Reebok Stadium.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805080,00.html

Arshavin fears inflation
Russia star wary of transfer fee
Andrei Arshavin fears he may have priced himself out of a move away from Zenit St Petersburg following his eye-catching displays at Euro 2008.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805094,00.html

Falcao claims Arsenal interest
Colombian striker would relish move to Premier League
Colombia international Radamel Falcao has claimed Arsenal are interested in securing his signature.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805198,00.html

Espanyol deny Garcia talk
No offers received for Spurs target
Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre has rejected talk that Luis Garcia is close to sealing a move to Tottenham.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805235,00.html

Smith - Davis price too high
Rangers boss looks for midfield reinforcements
Rangers manager Walter Smith has admitted that Fulham's asking price for Steven Davis is too high.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805295,00.html

[Bruins]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Done deal:

Reds capture Cavalieri
New boy ready to fight Reina for No.1 shirt
Liverpool have completed the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805703,00.html

Possible:

Mancini set for Inter move
Brazilian winger poised to complete transfer from Roma
Internazionale are poised to complete the signing of Brazilian winger Mancini from Roma.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805512,00.html

Black Cats move for Goian
Sunderland in talks to land Romanian
Skysports.com can confirm that Sunderland are in talks to sign Romanian star Dorin Goian.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805508,00.html

Rumors/Speculation:

N'Zogbia eyes Arsenal or Spurs
Winger to hold talks with Keegan over future
Newcastle United winger Charles N'Zogbia has declared his interest in signing for Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805395,00.html

Eidur Villa talk rejected
Former Chelsea star set to leave Barca
Eidur Gudjohnsen's agent has played down reports linking the Barcelona star with a move to Aston Villa.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805639,00.html

[Vince]

Re: The Transfer Thread

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

[Bruins]

Re: The Transfer Thread

Done deals:

Crouch makes Pompey move
England striker secures Fratton Park return
Peter Crouch insists his best is yet to come after joining Portsmouth from Liverpool for a fee believed to be in the region of £11million.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805782,00.html

Mendy makes Hull move
Frenchman seals England return
Hull have completed the signing of French defender Bernard Mendy on a free transfer.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806098,00.html

Possible:

Town confirm Greek interest
Ipswich set for talks for former Ajax ace
Ipswich have confirmed they are in the hunt to sign Greece international Angelos Charisteas from German side Nuremberg.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805989,00.html

Stoor talks 'positive'
Sweden international's agent hopeful of Fulham move
Fredrik Stoor's agent is hopeful Rosenborg will soon reach an agreement with Fulham over his proposed move to Craven Cottage.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806079,00.html

Huckerby knows way to San Jose
Striker set for MLS switch
Former Norwich striker Darren Huckerby is close to a move to MLS side San Jose Earthquakes.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806234,00.html

Rumor/Speculation:

Van rejects Real rumours
Dutchman expects to stay at Hamburg
Hamburg star Rafael van der Vaart insists there is no truth in the reports linking him to Real Madrid.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...805951,00.html

Given reiterates Magpies vow
Goalkeeper plays down rumoured Arsenal interest
Shay Given has reiterated his commitment to Newcastle United amid lingering speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806214,00.html

Klinsmann wants Lukas aid
German international going nowhere
Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists he is determined to keep Lukas Podolski at the Allianz Arena.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...806287,00.html

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