Transfer Rumors (8 Jan 09): Manchester City bid for Newcastle’s Given, Blackburn reject City’s Santa Cruz offer, Manchester United after Villareal shot-stop

Today's transfer roundup isn't light on the latest news and rumors about who definitely will be headed to new clubs and who could be in the near (or distant) future. England Manchester City have opened the bidding for Newcastle keeper Shay Given, tabling an offer of £8m for the Irishman. (Daily Mail) Analysis: Newcastle might [.

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