Latest transfer stories from the English Premier League
According to John Arne Riise, new Liverpool signing Alberto Aquilani carries a greater goal threat
than the recently departed Xabi Alonso. Whilst that would clearly be fantastic for the team, is it
actually true?
In an interview, Riise stated:
"He's [Aquilani] is really good on the ball, with good passing, good movement, he works hard and is
a good professional".
According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Arsenal striker Robin Van
Persie has signed a new £70,000-a-week deal with the club that will keep him there until
2013.
According to John Percy at the Daily Star, Fulham's bid of £2.5million +
Hameur Bouazza has been accepted by West Bromwich for
Jonathan Greening.
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 John Wragg at the Daily Express, Aston Villa boss Martin
O'Neill will have funds to spend this summer. Owner Randy Lerner
said,
"Martin's achievements have been superb ... We have improved steadily and we have qualified
for Europe two seasons in a row.
According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are preparing to offer
Ashley Cole and Joe Cole new long-term contracts.
UPDATE: According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Liverpool
are interested in Hamburg youngster Eljero Elia and have sent
scouts to watch him.
November 3rd, 2009 According to Stefan Coerts at Goal.com, Bild is
reporting that Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Hamburg
attacker Eljero Elia.
UPDATE: According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City accepted
bids of £4million from Stoke City and Sunderland for defender
Richard Dunne. However Dunne rejected a move to either team.
June 19th, 2009 According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror,
Sunderland are close to signing Manchester City defender
Richard Dunne.
UPDATE: According to Robin Hackett at Sky Sports News,
Tottenham have joined Everton in the race for Sheffield
United defender Kyle Naughton. It is rumored that Everton have already
agreed with Sheffield United over a transfer fee for Naughton.
UPDATE: According to Chris Lepkowski at the Birmingham Mail, West
Bromwich have rejected Fulham's bid for Jonathan
Greening. West Bromwich chairman Jeremy Peace said,
"Contrary to reports this is the only offer we've received from Fulham .
UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Fulham made a third bid
for West Bromwich midfielder Jonathan Greening that was rejected.
This bid is reported to be worth £4million.
July 20th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham made a
second bid worth £3.
According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are now turning
their efforts towards Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after losing
out on Chelsea defender John Terry.
According to Simon Jones at the Daily Mirror, Manchester City has agreed to pay
£15million for Kolo Toure.
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 .
According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City boss Phil Brown
hopes striker Alvaro Negredo will be at their game tomorrow to watch and hopefully
begin talks. He said,
"We're hoping that he'll be at the game tomorrow night ... I can't make a comment on
speculation from Spain, we haven't heard anything .
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Portsmouth are leading the chase for
Benfica defender Miguel Vitor. Ipswich and
Birmingham are thought to be the other two teams in the race for Vitor, who might
be loaned out to gain experience.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Tottenham are considering going
after Valencia striker Nikola Zigic if they decide to sell
striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
According to the Daily Mail, Tottenham are interested in
Monterrey striker Humberto Suazo.
According to the Daily Mail, West Ham United are interested in
Rangers striker Nacho Novo. Novo's current deal with the club
ends after the season and he has yet to discuss a new deal with the club.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, PSG have offered striker
Mateja Kezman to West Ham United.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, the agent of Valencia midfielder
Manuel Fernandes admitted that Everton are interested in signing
his client. Jorge Mendes said,
"To have any chance of playing at the World Cup he needs minutes and matches and Everton is a
serious chance.
UPDATE: According to Football Spy at the Daily Mirror,
Sunderland are close to signing Manchester City defender
Richard Dunne. Sunderland are then planning to sell Dean
Whitehead to Stoke City.
June 5th, 2009 According to John Edwards at the Daily Mail, Stoke
City are interested in Manchester City defender Richard
Dunne.
UPDATE: According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Aston
Villa are set to beat out Everton for Sheffield United
starlet Kyle Naughton.
June 16th, 2009 According to Adam Marshall at Setanta Sports,
Everton are going after Sheffield United right back
Kyle Naughton.
So the US dug themselves an early hole and then displayed some determination to eek out a win
thanks to another Landon Donovan penalty kick (with that ridiculous routine of his, he is going to
look like an idiot when he misses one) and a truly spectacular diving header from Carlos Bocanegra.
Along the way, the US failed to dominate an inferior opponent.
UPDATE: According to David Kifford at Goal.com, the Daily Star is
reporting that Manchester City are set to match Sheffield
United's asking price of £7million for defender Kyle Naughton.
June 23rd, 2009 According to John Cross at the Daily Mirror, Aston
Villa are set to beat out Everton for Sheffield United
starlet Kyle Naughton.
UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, West Bromwich footballer
Jonathan Greening handed in a transfer request.
July 14th, 2009 According to Chris Lepkowski at the Birmingham Mail,
West Bromwich have rejected Fulham's bid for Jonathan
Greening.
UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Fulham made a second bid
worth £3.25million for West Bromwich midfielder Jonathan
Greening. However that bid was rejected as well.
July 15th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, West Bromwich
footballer Jonathan Greening handed in a transfer request.
According to John Silk at Goal.com, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson
admitted that he hasn't had any contact from Arsenal for defender Brede
Hangeland. He said,
"We read the speculation about Brede, but you only get concerned when a club contacts you
.
What's there to say?
The coach is sacked, a whole lot of laundry is aired, some no doubt utter bullshit, other true.
Frank is scapegoated for a long period of administrative incompetence in the Roar and the FFA.
At the same time - quick, someone mentioned a 50% hike on the already most expensive tickets in the
league might have 'contributed' to the disappearing crowds - the Roar announces a 15% price cut and
a special promotion letting kids in free.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Blackburn boss Sam
Allardyce is preparing a £4million bid for Nacional Madeira midfielder
Ruben Micael. Micael's contract expires in 2011 and so far talks between him and
the club have stalled.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Arsenal will not be going after
Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy in January.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Manchester City striker
Felipe Caicedo will not make his loan deal with Sporting Lisbon
permanent and return to City in January. Caicedo has been a disappointment with the club as he has
failed to score.
According to David McDonnell at MirrorFootball, Manchester City are interested
in defensive cover and have been linked with West Ham United defender
Matthew Upson and Palermo defender Simon
Kjaer.
UPDATE: According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester
City will not terminate Felipe Caicedo's loan deal with Sporting
Lisbon. Lisbon agreed to take Caicedo on loan for a season but were looking to end that
deal in January.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Everton are considering making a
move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Maxi Rodriguez. Rodriguez's
current deal with the club ends after the season.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Tottenham have launched an
£8million bid for West Ham United defender Matthew Upson. It is
reported that Tottenham may offer David Bentley or Alan Hutton in
the deal.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Real Madrid are considering making a
move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. However it is
reported that the club may wait until the summer to try and sign him.
The club is also linked with Aston Villa defender Carlos
Cuellar.
UPDATE: According to Mat Kendrick at the Birmingham Mail, Aston
Villa defender Carlos Cuellar is happy at Aston Villa
and not interested in a move to Real Madrid. He said,
"It's a great honour to be linked with teams of that stature .
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Atletico Madrid are interested in
Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena. However is it reported that
the club is only willing to offer £2million for the 28-year-old.
UPDATE: According to Simon Johnson at the London Evening Standard,
Chelsea are prepared to offer defender Branislav Ivanovic a new
deal next summer. Ivanovic only has one year left on his deal after this season and Chelsea are
looking to make him an offer to prevent other clubs from talking to him, like Real
Madrid.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Hull City are interested in signing
Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo on loan.
However, Caicedo's current loan deal at Sporting Lisbon runs until the end of
the season although the club does not need his services anymore.
According to John Cross at MirrorFootball, Arsenal are keeping tabs on
Benfica midfielder Hassan Yebda, who is currently at
Portsmouth on loan for the rest of the season.
UPDATE: According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City boss
Phil Brown confirmed the rumor that he is interested in Manchester
City striker Felipe Caicedo. Brown said,
"If he goes back to Manchester City we would be interested.
