Simon Jones at the Daily Mail prepared a transfer guide of every team for the upcoming transfer
window. The article lists what each club needs, who they will buy, and their likely budget. This is
a great read for all you fans out there.
UPDATE: Want to know how much your club spent on agent fees in 2009? We have
created a new page located under Site Features in the sidebar that lists every club and what they
spent. You can also click here to view the page.
November 30th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, the 20 English
Premier League teams combined to spend £70.
According to Chris Flanagan at the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn have
approached Chelsea about extending the loan deal of striker Franco di
Santo. However Chelsea might decide to bring him back when his current loan deal ends as
they will lose Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou to the African Cup
of Nations.
According to Kent Hedlundh at Sky Sports News, Blackburn midfielder
Morten Gamst Pederson is drawing lots of interest from European clubs. Pedersen's
current deal with the club expires at the end of the season. His agent Rune Hauge
told VG,
"There have been serious enquiries .
According to Sky Sports News, Blackburn's deal for MFK Kosice
defender Dionatan Nascimento fell through as he did not qualify for a work permit.
Blackburn had a three-year deal setup for Nascimento but were unable to finalize it.
According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Blackburn look set to permanently
sign Platense defender Osman Chavez. Chavez
has been on trial at the club recently. He said,
"Of all my options in Europet the strongest is from Blackburn and I hope to sign.
According to the Daily Mail, Blackburn have emerged as a possible suitor for
Real Madrid striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Blackburn have been talking with
St. Etienne about midfielder Amine Linganzi. It is reported that
the 20-year-old is expected to sign with the club in January.
According to MirrorFootball, Sunderland, Hull City, and
Blackburn are all on alert as Fenerbahce winger Colin
Kazim-Richards was put on the transfer list.
Kazim-Richards was put on the list due to his involvement in sex crimes in Istanbul.
According to Andy Cryer at the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn boss Sam
Allardyce expects the club to have a quiet January. Allardyce said,
"I am expecting a quiet January. I can't see us adding to the squad because it is big enough.
Unless we start trading out to trade in, I don't see us doing to much business from that point of
view.
According to Sky Sports News, Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce
stated that he has not received any enquiries for Morten Gamst Pedersen. He
said,
"I've had no enquiries for my players at this moment ... Someone has whispered in my ear about
the first bit of speculation, that Morten is going to Celtic .
According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Chelsea are willing to let striker
Franco Di Santo stay at Blackburn for the rest of the season on
loan. Di Santo's current loan deal ends in January.
UPDATE: According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn are
making progress with Chelsea in extending Franco Di Santo's loan
deal with the club.
December 15th, 2009 According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball,
Chelsea are willing to let striker Franco Di Santo stay at
Blackburn for the rest of the season on loan.
According to Andy Cryer at the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn midfielder
Steven Reid seems set to return from his loan spell at QPR as the
club has not contacted Blackburn about keeping Reid longer.
According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn have held another round of
discussions with Junior Hoilett and his representatives as the club is looking to
sign the 19-year-old to a new deal.
According to Martin Hardy at News of the World, Blackburn are prepared to offer
£10million for Getafe striker Roberto Soldado. The club is also
prepared to offer him a deal worth £45,000-a-week.
UPDATE: According to Francisco Acedo at Sky Sports News,
Getafe striker Roberto Soldado is not for sale despite interest
from Blackburn. President Angel Torres said,
"The issue depended on the views of the players and he has decided to remain at the club .
According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Blackburn boss Sam
Allardyce is interested in signing Stoke City striker James
Beattie. Allardyce does not have cash to spend this January but is willing to offer
Jason Roberts in the deal.
According to Gary York at the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn midfielder
Elrio van Heerden could join Sheffield United after a successful
trial with the club.
However it is reported that the two clubs are not in serious talks yet.
According to Andy Cryer at the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn striker
Benni McCarthy is drawing interest from three clubs. McCarthy's representative
Ivan Modia said,
"We just want to talk to John Williams or Sam Allardyce over
the next couple of weeks to find out their plans for Benni.
UPDATE: According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, FC Porto
are interested in Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy. However the
club might have a hard time taking on his £35,000-a-week salary.
December 23rd, 2009 According to Andy Cryer at the Lancashire Telegraph,
Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy is drawing interest from three
clubs.
According to the Daily Mail, Blackburn are interested in signing
Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa on loan for the rest of the
season.
Manchester United were also linked with the 22-year-old a few days ago.
According to Blackburn's official website, Blackburn have extended the loan of
Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo for the rest of the season.
According to Blackburn's official website, Blackburn goalkeeper Mark
Bunn will be staying at Sheffield United for the rest of the season on
loan after the two clubs came to an agreement.