UPDATE: According to Burnley’s official website, Independiente midfielder Fernando Guerrero flew into Burnley to continue talks with the club.

August 1st, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Burnley boss Owen Coyle admitted that he is interested in Independiente del Valle midfielder Fernando Guerrero. He said,

According to Blackburn’s official website, Blackburn have loaned out midfielder Alan Judge to Plymouth Argyle until january.

According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City have agreed to pay £3million for Stoke City midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.

According to the London Evening Standard, Tottenham are close to signing Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko for about £12million.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham have agreed to a fee for 20-year-old Galway United midfielder/striker James O’Shea. O’Shea will undergo a medical and discuss personal terms with the club.

According to Alan Dawson at Goal.com, Everton’s bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic was rejected. Subotic’s agent Steve Kelly told Bild,

“There was an offer from Everton which was rejected, while Inter have often sent their scouts to watch him closely … Arsenal instead have not tried for him.”

According to Sky Sports News, Everton are set to sign American striker Cody Arnoux to a one-year deal. Arnoux currently plays for the Carolina Dynamo.

According to Liverpool’s official website, Real Madrid have agreed to an undisclosed for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. Alonso is set to take a medical for the club.

UPDATE: According to Graeme Bailey at Sky Sports News, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is planning to make a third bid for Wigan Athletic midfielder Lee Cattermole.

July 12th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Sunderland have increased their bid to £6million for Wigan Athletic midfielder Lee Cattermole.

UPDATE: According to Martin Lipton at the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are set to increase their offer for AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo. It is reported that they will now offer Claudio Pizarro + £10million.

August 1st, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani admitted that he wants more from Chelsea for midfielder Andrea Pirlo. Chelsea reportedly offered $11.3million + striker Claudio Pizarro. However Galliani told Sky Italia,

According to ESPN Soccernet, Everton defender Joleon Lescott is going to write to chairman Bill Kenwright asking for a move to Manchester City.

It is also reported that Manchester City will go after Porto defender Bruno Alves if they fail in signing Lescott.

According to James Dall at Sky Sports News, Tottenham striker Darren Bent has completed a medical for Sunderland after the two clubs agreed to a fee worth about £12million.

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are interested in Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. Defour’s agent Paul Stefani said,

“Steven’s name has been mentioned not only at Real Madrid, but also at Liverpool - they are looking at him too.”

“Normally he would stay for another year, but nobody could say no to clubs like those - and Liege would not stand in his way.”

According to Aston Villa’s official website, Aston Villa have signed Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph for an undisclosed fee. Delph passed a medical and agreed to personal terms.

According to Lucas Brown at Goal.com, La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder is not going anywhere. His agent Soren Lerby said,

“We have an understanding with Real Madrid that Wesley can’t leave the club. And nothing has changed there.”

Sneijder has been linked with Aston Villa recently.

According to ESPN Soccernet, there are reports claiming that Arsenal are closing in on Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou. It is rumored that Arsenal is willing to double Kalou’s wages to around £60,000-a-week.

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi stated that he has completed a move to Fulham. He told Football365.co.za,

“Yes it is completed now. I return next week to Fulham … I have just come back (to South Africa) to sort out my stuff that I left behind and to see the family.”

“There is also a (Bafana Bafana) camp on Sunday because we are playing against Serbia.”

July 28th, 2009 According to Kickoff.com, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is close to signing for Fulham. He said,

UPDATE: According to Everton’s official website, Everton are in talks with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said,

“We have been negotiating with Arsenal for the transfer of Philippe … Nothing has been concluded yet but talks are ongoing.”

August 1st, 2009 According to John Cross and Football Spy at the Daily Mirror, Everton are interested in Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos as it appears that Joleon Lescott might be on the way out.

According to Blackburn’s official website, Blackburn have signed Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo on loan until January. Blackburn have the option of extending the loan at that time if Chelsea do not want Di Santo.