According to Lee Ryder at the Evening Chronicle, Newcastle manager Alan
Pardew is tracking winger Jason Puncheon, who is currently at
Blackpool on loan from Southampton. Pardew said,
"Jason was somebody I scooped from MK Dons for a really good price.
According to ESPN Soccernet, Blackpool defender Neal Eardley
expects his teammate Charlie Adam to move onto a bigger club this summer. Eardley
said,
"Charlie played a massive part in us getting promoted ... I think he scored 19 goals last season
from midfield, which is excellent, and he has proved again this season what a massive player he is
for us.
According to Blackpool's official website, Blackpool have completed the signing
of Rangers striker James Beattie on loan for the rest of the
season.
According to Steve Canavan at the Blackpool Gazette, Blackpool have completed
their first signing of the transfer window by signing Nimes defender
Salaheddine Sbai.
According to the Blackpool Gazette, Blackpool are looking to sign free agent
striker Jeremie Aliadiere to a deal that will keep him at the club until the end
of the season. Aliadiere had a total of 11 goals for Middlesbrough between 2007
and 2011.
According to Steve Canavan at the Blackpool Gazette, Blackpool manager
Ian Holloway is having a tough time trying to sign Peterborough
duo George Boyd and Craig Mackail-Smith. Holloway said,
"We were only offered £3.
UPDATE: According to the Liverpool Echo, Charlie Adam has
handed in a transfer request. His agent Kenny Moyes simply said,
"I can confirm Charlie has handed in a transfer request."
However Graeme Bailey at Sky Sports News is reporting that Blackpool will still
not sell him unless they receive the amount they feel they deserve for Adam.
According to Steve Canavan at the Blackpool Gazette, Blackpool is interested in
signing Plymouth striker Bradley Wright-Phillips. Manager Ian
Holloway said,
"I might go back in for Bradley and I have spoken to Karl (Oyston) about it .
UPDATE: According to the Blackpool Gazette, Blackpool manager
Ian Holloway confirmed that he turned down bids from Aston Villa
and Birmingham for Charlie Adam. Holloway said,
"It's true .
