Official: Tottenham Complete Signing Of Younes Kaboul

cmiller4 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:28:27 +0000

According to Tottenham’s official website, Tottenham have completed the signing of Portsmouth defender Younes Kaboul.

Wigan Athletic Look Set To Sign Victor Moses

cmiller4 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:25:20 +0000

According to Sky Sports News, Wigan Athletic are set to sign Crystal Palace starlet Victor Moses for £2.5million. Palace manager Neil Warnock said,

“I think it’s done. Victor is going to the Premier League and I think £2.5million is a snip for one of the best young players we’ve got … Manchester City should have bought him ages ago instead of messing about, but another Premier League club have made an offer.”

Liverpool Reject Another Birmingham Bid For Babel

cmiller4 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:05:17 +0000

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Birmingham have made another bid for Ryan Babel that was once again rejected by Liverpool.

January 19th, 2010 According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Birmingham are preparing to make a third bid for Liverpool footballer Ryan Babel after having £9million and £10million bids rejected.

It has also been reported elsewhere that Galatasaray is considering a move for Ryan Babel.

Burnley Close To Signing Chelsea Youngster On Loan

cmiller4 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:55:44 +0000

According to MirrorFootball, Burnley are close to signing Chelsea youngster Jack Cork on loan for the rest of the season.

Official: Bolton Complete Loan Signing Of Jack Wilshere

cmiller4 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:50:56 +0000

UPDATE: According to Arsenal’s official website, Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on loan for the rest of the season.

January 26th, 2026 According to Peter O’Rourke at Sky Sports News, Bolton look set to sign Wilshere on loan in the next 48 hours.

January 17th, 2010 According to Sky Sports News, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not want to send midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan to FC Twente as he would prefer him to play in the Premier League. Wenger said,

“I’ve heard Twente are interested, but I would prefer Jack to play in the Premier League … It is easier for us to observe him and come to the conclusion that he is ready to play for us next year.”

January 14th, 2010 According to James Olley at the London Evening Standard, Bolton boss Owen Coyle is still interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan.

According to Matt Lawton at the Daily Mail, FC Twente manager Steve McLaren is interested in signing Jack Wilshere on loan. However McLaren must first sell to free up money to spend on Wilshere’s wages.

Official: O’Hara Rejoins Portsmouth On Loan

cmiller4 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:45:06 +0000

According to Portsmouth’s official website, Portsmouth have signed Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara on loan for the rest of the season.

Roberto Mancini Confirms Interest In Adam Johnson

cmiller4 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:34:02 +0000

According to Ben Collins at Sky Sports News, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is interested in Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. Mancini said,

“He is a good, young player but we have respect for him and the club … We will see.”

“We haven’t made any bid for Adam Johnson … It’s fair to say we have had discussions with Middlesbrough, but we haven’t put in any formal bid.”

Adam Johnson is out of contract with the club at the end of the season.

Official: Maynor Figueroa Signs “Improved” Deal

cmiller4 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:29:11 +0000

According to Wigan Athletic’s official website, Wigan Athletic defender Maynor Figueroa has signed a new “improved contract” with the club. Figueroa said,

“I am glad all the talk is over now and I can concentrate 100% on playing football and doing well for Wigan Athletic.”

Tottenham Interested In Asmir Begovic

cmiller4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:49:53 +0000

According to Neil Allen at The News, Tottenham are in talks with Portsmouth for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

However it is reported that Begovic would not be able to play with Tottenham this season unless FIFA gives the club special permission. The reason for this is because Begovic has already played for two clubs this season.

Hull City Begin Contract Talks With Stephen Hunt

cmiller4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:35:57 +0000

According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City have begun contract talks with Stephen Hunt as the club wants him to stay. Manager Phil Brown said,

“I spoke to Steve this morning and began preliminary talks regarding a new contract … We want him to remain here and we can all push on from there.”

Official: Manchester City Loan Out Robinho

cmiller4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:31:28 +0000

According to Manchester City’s official website, Manchester City have reached an agreement to loan out Robinho to Santos for six months. Santos has agreed to pay all of Robinho’s wages and bonuses.

Tottenham Sign Gudjohnsen On Loan

cmiller4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:27:33 +0000

UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham have signed Gudjohnsen on loan for the rest of the season.

January 26th, 2010 According to Sky Sports News, Gudjohnsen has taken a medical for West Ham United. It is also reported that Tottenham are interested in the Monaco striker as well.

January 23rd, 2010 According to Paul Smith at MirrorFootball, Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to sign with West Ham United on loan. It is reported that he is flying to England tonight to complete the deal.

Sunderland Make Bid For Benjani?

cmiller4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:23:41 +0000

According to the Daily Mail, Sunderland made a £1.5million bid for Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari.

Official: Blackburn Sign Amine Linganzi

cmiller4 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:15:49 +0000

According to Blackburn’s official website, Blackburn have signed St Etienne midfielder Amine Linganzi. Linganzi signed a three-and-a-half year deal with the club.

Mancienne Will Not Stay Permanently With Wolves

cmiller4 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:54:49 +0000

According to Sky Sports News, Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne will not make his loan deal permanently with Wolverhampton. When asked if he would stay full-time, Mancienne said,

“I don’t think so. I am definitely going back to Chelsea. I want to try and fight for my place … I think I have a good chance of getting (in the team) … I’ve just got to keep doing what I’m doing, and keep playing well, and then I think I’ll give myself a bigger opportunity of playing in that team.”

“I am enjoying playing week in and week out. That is what I need to better myself and improve as a footballer because I can’t sit on the bench and improve … I think I made the right decision (coming to Wolves). Coming to Wolves has improved me as a player. I am playing regular football in the best league in the world.”

Official: Manchester United Loan Out Tosic

cmiller4 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:51:10 +0000

According to Manchester United’s official website, Manchester United have loaned out winger Zoran Tosic to Cologne for the rest of the season.

Parma Interested In West Ham’s Luis Jimenez

cmiller4 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:51:35 +0000

According to Rupert Fryer at Goal.com, La Repubblica is reporting that Parma are interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Luis Jimenez on loan for the rest of the season.

Giovani Dos Santos To Join Galatasaray On Loan

cmiller4 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:47:54 +0000

According to Sky Sports News, Tottenham are set to loan out Giovani Dos Santos for the rest of the season to Galatasaray. It is also reported that the club will have the option of permanently signing him in the summer.

Liverpool Close To Signing Reina To New Deal

cmiller4 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:35:34 +0000

According to Ian Doyle at the Daily Post, Liverpool are close to signing goalkeeper Pepe Reina to a new deal. Manager Rafa Benitez said,

“We have been talking with the agents of some players and we are closer … Pepe is one of these players but we have to have another meeting before we can finalise everything. I think it will be easy to finalise and have an agreement.”

Reina’s current deal with the club expires after the 2011/2012 season.

Newcastle Boss Confident Club Will Sign Williamson

cmiller4 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:31:51 +0000

UPDATE: According to Luke Edwards at The Journal, Newcastle manager Chris Hughton is confident the club will sign Williamson. He said,

“In all honesty I’ve kept out of the politics of why it didn’t happen last week … I’m under the impression they’re working very hard on it and we’re confident it’s going to happen. I just want the player here. I hope we’re close to resolving it. We were disappointed it didn’t go through a couple of days ago and we’re hopeful something will happen very soon.”

January 23rd, 2010 According to Mark Douglas at The Journal, the deal has been put on hold. It is reported that if Portsmouth sell him, the club will have to pay Watford (who sold Williamson to Portsmouth) £1.5million in back payments and sell-on fees.

The deal was only for £1million so they would lose money on the selling of Williamson.

January 22nd, 2010 According to Mark Douglas at The Journal, Newcastle have agreed to pay £1million for Portsmouth defender Mike Williamson. The two parties were negotiating personal terms last night.