Tony Pulis pulls off very experienced signing.

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Portsmouth and England goalkeeper David James is poised to join Stoke on loan for the rest of the season, subject to passing a medical, reports BBC Stoke.

By Chris Wright.

And lo, there was silence in the valley. Here's the apres-deadline round up...

Easily the highest profile transfer of the day (Sky Sports News nigh-on creamed themselves) saw Tottenham's Robbie Keane join Celtic on a six month loan deal.

By Ollie Irish

Champions again? Pies casts a beady eye over Chelsea's powerful squad...

Goalkeepers - Petr Cech, helmet and all, is vital to Chelsea, partyly because he's so solid and partly because his back-ups hardly befit a club of Chelsea's size.

Day One in the books, and I'm as happy as Sylvie in the photo above. 46 points from Begovic, Van Der Vaart and Gyan. Day Two looks to me much more interesting, with the Manchester derby very much at the forefront. But first a look back at yesterday. Stoke City v. Birmingham City Stoke bossed the first half Pennant is the master of the high, looping cross All of said crosses were aimed at

Tough on Coventry, who led through Leon Best's wonder goal, but were pegged back, first through a Stephen Wright own goal in the final minute of normal time, then when Aaron Mokoena scored the winner with a fine header in the dying seconds of extra time.

Coventry were much the better side in normal time, before Pompey dominated extra time it's a much-needed win for the south coast club, who will find out later today if they will receive £7m in TV money and have their transfer embargo lifted.

Don't call me 'Shorty'...
The 14 Tallest Goalkeepers In The Premier League*
1. Asmir Begovic (Portsmouth) 1.98m
2. Marton Fulop (Sunderland) 1.98m
3. Diego Penny (Burnley) 1.97m
4. Carlo Nash (Everton) 1.97m
5. Pascal Zuberbuhler (Fulham) 1.97m
6. Wojciech Szczęsny (Arsenal) 1.

Former Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could be about to save his old club, and in the process land two new players for his high-flying Tottenham side. Redknapp is lining up the signings of both Pompey midfielder Younes Kaboul and goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

While the signings wouldn't completely alleviate Portsmouth's financial troubles, the move would enable David James to stay at Fratton Park and also give the south coast club a much needed cash boost.

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.

By Chris Wright

I'll be your private dancer, dancing for rumours. Here's the round up...

Loic would be a 'Nice' addition to the Arsenal squad

Rumour No. 1: Arsenal are going to have to wait until the summer if they want to sign £13m-rated Nice striker Loic Remy.

Right then, where were we? That's right, on the deals that are supposed to have happened, but according to Tottenham Hotspur, haven't.
Just so that we're clear, Eidur Gudjohnsen has signed up until the end of the season on loan. I'll get to him in a minute.
The news I'm not too sure about, is the Kaboul/Begovic signings.

Arsene Wenger plans two last gasp Emirates additions.

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Arsene Wenger has made a fresh offer for Marouane Chamakh in a bid to snap up the Bordeaux striker on a pre-contract.

By Chris Wright.

You may have noticed that Tottenham Hotspur are becoming a tad desperate to recruit cover for Heurelho Gomes of late. Many names have been touted throughout January but it seems that Spurs are finally going to make their move today.

In time honoured 'Arry Redknapp tradition, Spurs have made a last ditch £2 million offer for Watford's young stopper Scott Loach, hours before the transfer window slams shut this evening.

Tony Pulis brings top notch keeper to the Britannia.

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Stoke have signed Portsmouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on a four-and-a-half-year contract for £3.

The Temperature is truly reaching boiling point as confirmation of both winners and losers on the continent is steadily becoming apparent. Title chasing sides slip up , teams avoid relegation, others are not as lucky , and one team takes a steady advantage into the second league of a major cup final, all in a good weekend`s work.

Or maybe just lousy timing. Shawcross won't be rushed, Thursday, April 15, 2010 Meanwhile, Pulis has hinted that Asmir Begovic will be making his debut in goal for Stoke before the end of the season. Begovic, who could have been Portsmouth's FA Cup final goalkeeper had he not left for Stoke in January, is likely to be blooded in the final few fixtures.

Passing the torch? Mark to spark keeper merry-go-round Fulham will reportedly move for West Ham's Robert Green if Mark Schwarzer joins Arsenal, with the Hammers tipped to move for Asmir Begovic. Schwarzer, 37, is expected to complete a switch across London to The Emirates following the end of Australia's World Cup adventure.

In the words of Isaac Newton, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Chelsea's management would certainly concur with this law of motion as the sale of veteran center-half Ricardo Carvalho to Real Madrid is bound to result in new faces heading to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have reportedly received €8 million for allowing the Portuguese defender to complete a reunion with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

Potters keeper refuses to play Shrewsbury After Stoke rejected two bids for him from Chelsea, Asmir Begovic found the thought of facing Shrewsbury a bit too much to take. The keeper was named in the starting line-up for last night's Carling Cup clash but refused to play. The Potters instead has to rely on Carlo Nash, the [.

The Chelsea Daily Drivel is a daily update of all the stories concerning our club, the rumours, the opinions and more....
So here are the Chelsea news updates on Wednesday 25th August 2010 including: Begovic reportedly goes on strike at Stoke & Pulis says "You won't join Chelsea!

Fulham boss Mark Hughes has conceded that there is no point in keeping want-away Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer at Craven Cottage but unless he finds an adequate replacement, the 37-year old will have to stay.

An adequate replacement doesn't seem to be all that far away. Manchester City's Shay Given is equally intent on moving away from his current club as the emergence of Joe Hart has left the former Newcastle player as the second-choice at the Eastlands.

Fulham boss Mark Hughes has conceded that there is no point in keeping want-away Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer at Craven Cottage but unless he finds an adequate replacement, the 37-year old will have to stay.

An adequate replacement doesn't seem to be all that far away. Manchester City's Shay Given is equally intent on moving away from his current club as the emergence of Joe Hart has left the former Newcastle player as the second-choice at the Eastlands.

It's often a question that football fans can never really answer, but why do certain players seem quite happy to sit on the bench? More often than not players are always wanting to play, so transfers to clubs where the opportunities are limited always confuses the fans. For example, one particular player is currently trying his very best to escape from Stoke City for no obvious reason.

It's often a question that football fans can never really answer, but why do certain players seem quite happy to sit on the bench? More often than not players are always wanting to play, so transfers to clubs where the opportunities are limited always confuses the fans. For example, one particular player is currently trying his very best to escape from Stoke City for no obvious reason.

England

Liverpool Make Cole Enquiry

Liverpool have made an enquiry about West Ham striker Carlton Cole. (Sky Sports).

Analysis: West Ham might be keen to hold on to Cole, but it's safe to say that Liverpool can't live and die by the Torres if they're to be taken seriously this season.