Aston Villa Linked With Arsenal Defender
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to the Daily Mail, Aston Villa are interested in Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Senderos is valued at around £5million.
Archive for June, 2009
Burnley Bid For McCarthy Rejected
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Sky Sports News, Burnley had a bid of £750,000 rejected by Hamilton for midfielder James McCarthy.
Kanu Close To New Deal With Portsmouth
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Neil Allen at The News, Portsmouth striker Kanu will sign a new deal with the club. Kanu’s legal representative Samuel Okoronkwo said,
“I fully expect Kanu to be playing at Portsmouth next season … I can confirm that we are currently in negotiations with Peter Storrie and are making good progress. I am hoping at the close of play he will be here.”
‘There was interest from elsewhere, although I am not at liberty to name them … But Portsmouth holds his interest and he is willing to show his loyalty to the club and stay longer. This is where he wants to be.”
Aston Villa Linked With Tuncay Sanli
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Alan Nixon at the Daily Mirror, Aston Villa are preparing a £5million bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Tuncay Sanli. Villa are also willing to pay him his current wages which are £65,000-a-week.
Three Teams Interested In Gudjohnsen
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009UPDATE: According to Lucas Brown at Sky Sports News, Sport is reporting that Aston Villa, Fulham, and Everton are all interested in Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. His father Arnor was quoted as saying,
“I think that Eidur will leave Barcelona, but I am not sure where he will end up playing next … There are many possibilities open to him and apart from Aston Villa, Fulham and Everton, there are also clubs in other European countries that want him.”
June 26th, 2009 According to Alan Dawson at Goal.com, Sport is reporting that Aston Villa are leading the way for Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. It is also being reported that Gudjohnsen could cost around €3.5million.
Burnley Signs Mears For About £500,000
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009UPDATE: According to Burnley’s official website, Burnley have signed Derby County defender Tyrone Mears for about £500,000. Mears signed a three-year deal with the club.
June 26th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Marseille have made a £1.3million bid for Derby County defender Tyrone Mears.
June 24th, 2009 According to Burnley’s official website, Burnley’s bid for Derby County defender Tyrone Mears was accepted. Burnley manager Owen Coyle said,
“The two clubs have agreed a fee and talks with a view to making the transfer permanent will take place when the player and his representative return from holiday.”
June 16th, 2009 According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Portsmouth are planning a £750,000 bid for Derby defender Tyrone Mears. However this is based on whether Glen Johnson is sold or not.
Manchester United Complete Deal For Valencia
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Manchester United’s official website, Manchester United have signed Wigan Athletic winger Luis Antonio Valencia for an undisclosed fee. Valencia signed a four-year deal with the club.
West Ham United Leading The Way For Goalkeeper Davis
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Sky Sports News, West Ham United are leading the way for Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis. Davis is out of contract this summer and is also drawing interest from Leeds United.
Tottenham Linked With Marcus Berg
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Simon Berg at the Daily Mirror, Tottenham are interested in FC Groningen striker Marcus Berg. However it is being said that Tottenham are going to have to offer around £10million for him if they want him.
Chelsea Close To Completing The Signing Of Zhirkov
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Ashley Gray at the Daily Mail, Chelsea officials are in Moscow to try and complete a deal for CSKA Moscow footballer Yuri Zhirkov. It is being reported that the fee will be around £18million and Chelsea will offer Zhirkov a three-year deal worth £80,000-a-week.
Nottingham Forest Sign Liverpool Winger Permanently
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Liverpool’s official website, Nottingham Forest permanently signed Liverpool winger Paul Anderson. Last season Anderson played for Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.
Marc-Antoine Fortune Updates
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009UPDATE: According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, West Ham United are interested in Hull City target Marc-Antoine Fortune. Fortune is expected to meet with West Ham to discuss their offer.
According to Sky Sports News, Hull City boss Phil Brown admitted that talks have not advanced in the last 48 hours with Marc-Antoine Fortune and that the club might have to move on. He said,
“It hasn’t moved forward in the last 48 hours … He has an offer from us and an offer from Celtic and someone has said something about West Ham.”
“That is news to us but if so, so be it. We are now in a three-horse race as opposed to a two-horse race … We are confident we are still in the pole position but these things are always a concern when they are not done and dusted.”
“If there is not a decision in the next 24 or 48 hours we are going to have to move on to other players.”
June 24th, 2009 According to Rob Stewart at Telegraph, Hull City are close to signing AS Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune. Hull City boss Phil Brown said,
“We’ve spoken to the player, to his agent and to the president of Nancy and were very encouraged … Now we’re awaiting an answer from the player that we’re the favoured club ahead of Celtic.”
“We’re hopeful of getting something done, maybe that will happen this week … But there’s always that doubt in your mind that so long as he’s out there, someone can be interested in him. He did play well last season and endeared himself to the Premier League.”
“We’re awaiting a nod from him now and hopefully that will be some time this week.”
Man United Target Nilmar Not For Sale
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009UPDATE: According to Alan Dawson at Goal.com, Internacional striker Nilmar, who has been linked with Manchester United, is not for sale. Internacional vice-president Fernando Carvalho said,
“We have not received any bid from Manchester United for Nilmar. However, we do not want to sell him.”
June 23rd, 2009 According to James Nursey at the Daily Mirror, Manchester United are considering making a £20million bid for Internacional striker Nilmar.
Official: Wolverhampton Signs Kevin Doyle
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009UPDATE: According to Wolverhampton’s official website, Wolverhampton have completed the signing of Reading striker Kevin Doyle. Doyle signed a four-year deal with the club.
June 29th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Wolverhampton are set to announce the signing of Reading striker Kevin Doyle on Tuesday at 9:30AM.
June 24th, 2009 According to Anthony Smith at Reading Chronicle, Wolverhampton has agreed to pay £6.5million for Reading striker Kevin Doyle. All that is left is to agree to personal terms with the player and then a medical.
However, ESPN Soccernet is reporting that Bolton are prepared to make a bid for the striker.
June 22nd, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Wolverhampton have made a bid of £6.5million for Reading striker Kevin Doyle, which is the amount in his release clause.
June 18th, 2009 According to Anthony Smith at Reading Chronicle, Wolverhampton are preparing a £6.5million bid for Reading striker Kevin Doyle.
Arsenal Release Amaury Bischoff, 7 Others
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal midfielder Amaury Bischoff was one of eight players not to receive a new contract. The other seven are: James Dunne, Rui Fonte, Rene Steer, Vincent van den Berg, Anton Blackwood, Abu Ogogo, and Paul Rodgers.
Chelsea Look To Sign Turnbull
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009According to ESPN Soccernet, Chelsea are set to sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer. Turnbull rejected a new deal with Middlesbrough.
Burnley Confirm They Are Negotiating With Hibernian Striker
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009UPDATE: According to Burnley’s official website, Burnley have agreed to a deal with Hibernian for striker Steven Fletcher. Now Burnley are negotiating with Fletcher to work out a deal.
June 27th, 2009 According to Alan Nixon at the Daily Mirror, Burnley have made a £2.75million bid for Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher.
Website Update: Fan Rumors Page
Monday, June 29th, 2009We have just added a new page called “Fan Rumors” which is located in the navigation bar above and in the sidebar under Site Features.
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Wolves To Announce Signing Of Kevin Doyle Tomorrow?
Monday, June 29th, 2009UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Wolverhampton are set to announce the signing of Reading striker Kevin Doyle on Tuesday at 9:30AM.
June 24th, 2009 According to Anthony Smith at Reading Chronicle, Wolverhampton has agreed to pay £6.5million for Reading striker Kevin Doyle. All that is left is to agree to personal terms with the player and then a medical.
However, ESPN Soccernet is reporting that Bolton are prepared to make a bid for the striker.
June 22nd, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Wolverhampton have made a bid of £6.5million for Reading striker Kevin Doyle, which is the amount in his release clause.
June 18th, 2009 According to Anthony Smith at Reading Chronicle, Wolverhampton are preparing a £6.5million bid for Reading striker Kevin Doyle.
Manchester City Linked With Sergio Sanchez
Monday, June 29th, 2009According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City are interested in Espanyol defender Sergio Sanchez. Sanchez has a release clause worth £5.1million but may be available for around £3.5million.
