Lucas Neill In Talks With West Ham Once Again
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Sky Sports News, Lucas Neill and West Ham United have begun talks once again to try and work out a new deal.
Archive for July 3rd, 2009
Real Madrid Offer Cash + Negredo For Xabi Alonso
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to James Walker-Roberts at Goal.com, Marca is reporting that Real Madrid have offered cash + striker Alvaro Negredo for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Liverpool supposedly turned down a €24million bid for Alonso and a €35million bid for both Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.
Dynamo Kiev Make Offer For Shevchenko
Friday, July 3rd, 2009UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Dynamo Kiev made an offer to Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko. Kiev president Ihor Surkis told Reuters in a phone interview,
“We’ve made a proposal to Andriy to return to Dynamo as a player and then, after his retirement, to become part of the coaching staff … His reaction to this proposal was very positive. Everything now depends strictly on him.”
June 22nd, 2009 According to Tom Adams at Setanta Sports, Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko admitted that he will report to Chelsea’s summer trainings. However he also admitted that if he is to leave, then Roma would be his desired destination. He told Corriere dello Sport,
“On 9th July I’ll go to a summer training camp with Chelsea, then we will see what happens … I’ve spoken with the coach and we will hold a meeting when training starts. I have another year left with Chelsea and I want to respect and honour that deal.”
“Should it not be possible to continue my career at Chelsea, then Roma would be top of my wish list.”
Official: Wolves Sign Halford
Friday, July 3rd, 2009UPDATE: According to Wolverhampton’s official website, Wolverhampton have signed Sunderland defender/midfielder Greg Halford for an undisclosed fee. Halford signed a three-year deal with the club.
July 2nd, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Wolverhampton are expected to sign Sunderland defender Greg Halford for £2million.
Hull City To Make Offer To Free Agent Hamann?
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Hull City are considering offering free agent Didi Hamann a one-year deal worth about £20,000-a-week.
Manchester United To Loan Out Starlet
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Manchester United’s official website, Manchester United are loaning out midfielder Rodrigo Possebon to Sporting Braga for the entire 2009/10 season.
Sunderland To Open Talks With Darren Bent
Friday, July 3rd, 2009UPDATE: According to Steve Brown at the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, Sunderland are set to begin talks with Tottenham striker Darren Bent early next week.
June 27th, 2009 According to Alan Nixon at the Daily Mirror, Tottenham have placed a price tag of £18million on striker Darren Bent.
June 10th, 2009 According to Matt Law the Daily Express, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is preparing a £10million bid for Tottenham striker Darrent Bent.
May 26th, 2009 According to Simon Bird at the Daily Mirror, Sunderland are planning on going after Tottenham striker Darren Bent once they have decided on a new manager.
Sunderland recently decided not to sign striker Djibril Cisse permanently from Marseille.
Manchester City Linked With Carlos Marchena
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to the Daily Mail, Superdeporte is reporting that Manchester City have made an approach for Valencia defender Carlos Marchena.
Salif Diao Set To Sign New Deal With Stoke
Friday, July 3rd, 2009UPDATE: According to Michael Baggaley at WhyDelilah.co.uk, Stoke City midfielder Salif Diao is set to sign a new one-year deal next week.
June 2nd, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Stoke City midfielder Salif Diao has been offered a new one-year deal with the club.
May 26th, 2009 According to Michael Baggaley at The Sentinel, Salif Diao admitted that he might move on from Stoke City. He said,
“At the moment I don’t have a serious offer from Stoke, so if I get an offer from somewhere else, I might be moving.”
Official: Michael Owen Signs With Manchester United
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Manchester United’s official website, Manchester United have signed free agent striker Michael Owen to a two-year deal.
Official: Chelsea Sign Daniel Sturridge
Friday, July 3rd, 2009UPDATE: According to Chelsea’s official website, Chelsea have signed free agent striker Daniel Sturridge who played for Manchester City last season. Sturridge signed a four-year deal with the club.
June 23rd, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Chelsea are set to sign Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge when he becomes a free agent this summer.
However Chelsea will have to pay compensation for Sturridge as he is under the age of 24 (19). The fee could be in the region of £5million.
May 25th, 2009 According to Sky Sports, contract talks between Manchester City and striker Daniel Sturridge are at a “stalemate.” The 19-year-old will become a free agent if an agreement is not reached. Boss Mark Hughes said,
“We have made an offer which is a good offer for Daniel at this stage of his career and that was refused a couple of weeks back”
“Where we are at the moment needs a shift in position from his advisors.”
AC Milan Linked With Gareth Bale
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Salvatore Landolina at Goal.com, ll Corriere Dello Sport is reporting that AC Milan are keeping close tabs on Tottenham defender Gareth Bale.
Manchester United To Make Bid For Fabiano?
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Martin Lipton at the Daily Mirror, Manchester United are “poised” to make a bid of £16million for Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano. The Brazilian striker has a release clause in his contract worth £55million.
Chelsea Reject Manchester City Bid For Captain Terry
Friday, July 3rd, 2009According to Chelsea’s official website, Chelsea have rejected a bid from Manchester City for defender John Terry. A statement of the site said,
“Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has completely rejected an offer from Manchester City for John Terry.
It was made clear to City, for the second time following an approach last season, that we would not entertain any conversation on the subject.
At that time John also reiterated his total commitment to Chelsea.”
We would like to make clear, and will not do so again, that John is not for sale.
First Ramsey, Then Wilshere, Now Gibbs Signs New Deal
Friday, July 3rd, 2009UPDATE: According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal have signed defender Kieran Gibbs to a new long-term deal.
June 21st, 2009 According to Steve Stammers at the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are looking to sign defender Kieran Gibbs to a new long-term deal.
