The Transfer Thread

[Bruins]

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/0,195...954762,00.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/0,195...954990,00.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/0,195...955032,00.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/0,195...955914,00.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/0,195...956811,00.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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Quote: Originally Posted by Bruins

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

That would've been hugeee

[hopfrog]

Quote: Originally Posted by JJLinn

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.