According to Suzanne Geldard at the Lancashire Telegraph, Burnley are
considering going after Stoke City assistant manager Peter Reid
if current manager Owen Coyle joins Bolton.
UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Owen Coyle was
official appointed manager of Bolton.
January 4th, 2010 Burnely's official website is reporting that a decision on
whether Owen Coyle will leave will not be made in the next 24 hours.
According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Bolton are looking to sign
Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss.
It is also reported that Owen Coyle will reconsider going after
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan once again.
UPDATE: According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal
midfielder Jack Wilshere has joined Bolton on loan for the rest
of the season.
January 26th, 2026 According to Peter O'Rourke at Sky Sports News,
Bolton look set to sign Wilshere on loan in the next 48
hours.
According to Richard Torgerson at Sky Sports News, Bolton boss Owen
Coyle wants to hold onto striker Johan Elmander. Coyle told
Aftonbladet,
"Yes, Elmander is a player I want to keep, his attitude is brilliant .
According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton are close to signing
Real Madrid defender Marcos Alonso and striker Rodrigo
Moreno on a season-long loan. If Bolton wishes to make the deal permanent, it is reported
that Real Madrid want £5million for the pair.
According to The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted
that he is not interested in free agent midfielder Juan Riquelme or striker
Ilan. When asked about the rumors, Coyle said,
"It's rubbish. I've no interest in either of them.
According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton manager Owen
Coyle is not done yet making signings this summer. Coyle said,
"I'm always looking to improve and I'm not finished yet ... It's easy to say there will be two
or three new signings – but what I can say is that I'll look to add a couple more before the end
of the month.
UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Manchester United
youngster Danny Welbeck is undergoing a medical for Sunderland as
he looks set to join the club on a season-long loan. Manager Steve Bruce said,
"We're very close to bringing in young Danny Welbeck from Manchester United .
According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton defender Gary
Cahill is happy at the club despite the rumors linking him with teams like
Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United, and
Liverpool. Cahill said,
"I don't find speculation difficult to deal with from a personal point of view .
According to Sky Sports News, Hull City boss Phil Brown will
not be leaving the club to coach at Bolton. Brown said,
"... I have got a massive job here and I fully intend to finish it. Speculation will always be
the case where I am concerned but I have got a big job here.
According to The Bolton News, Bolton have put their transfer business on hold
until they sign a new coach. Assistant manager Chris Evans said,
"I'm sure, as the previous manager thought, that the incoming manager will feel that we need
freshening up in certain areas .
According to Alan Nixon at MirrorFootball, Burnley boss Owen
Coyle has decided to quit the club and take the coaching position at
Bolton.
It is reported that Bolton are "prepared to pick up the tab for his compensation, which is
around £1 million.
According to Francisco Acedo at Sky Sports News, Celta Vigo are interested in
signing Bolton winger Riga Mustapha on loan with the option to
permanently sign him. It is reported that talks between the two are at an advanced stage.
According to David Anderson at MirrorFootball, Bolton are considering selling
defender Gary Cahill for around £15million to raise funds for Owen
Coyle when he arrives.
Cahill was not for sale under former manager Gary Megson but things could
change now that the club is getting a new coach.
According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton are expected to officially
announce the signing of manager Owen Coyle later today.
It is reported that the two parties have a few legal issues to tie up before the deal can be
announced.
According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton striker Danny
Ward has extended his loan deal with Swindown Town until February 3rd,
2010.
According to the Daily Mail, Stoke City are prepared to offer £1million for
Zamalek striker Amr Zaki. Zaki confirmed Stoke's interest
saying,
"Stoke are interested in signing me."
It is also reported that Marseille have made an enquiry for
Bolton striker Johan Elmander.
According to The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle will have
the backing of chairman Phil Gartside to spend this month. Gartside said,
"We have never not backed a manager in the transfer window. We have always done some business
and it will carry on that way.
UPDATE: According to David Anderson at MirrorFootball, Bolton
boss Owen Coyle does not want to sell defender Gary Cahill to
generate transfer funds. Coyle said,
"We don't have to sell anybody to generate a transfer budget," said Coyle.
According to Sky Sports News, Newcastle are close to signing
Bolton defender Danny Shittu. It is also reported that
QPR are interested in the Nigerian as well.
UPDATE: According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City boss
Phil Brown confirmed that he is interested in Manchester City
winger Vladimir Weiss.
It is also reported that Hull City are not going after Derby winger
Kris Commons and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel
Reo-Coker.
According to James Olley at the London Evening Standard, Bolton boss
Owen Coyle is still interested in signing Arsenal midfielder
Jack Wilshere on loan.
According to Matt Lawton at the Daily Mail, FC Twente manager Steve
McLaren is interested in signing Jack Wilshere on loan.
UPDATE: According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City might pull
out from signing Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss on loan as
the club now wants a "sizeable loan fee."
January 14th, 2010 According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull City
boss Phil Brown confirmed that he is interested in Manchester
City winger Vladimir Weiss.
UPDATE: Bolton have officially completed the deal for
Vladimir Weiss, according to Bolton's official website.
January 22nd, 2010 According to ESPN Soccernet, Bolton have
officially signed Weiss on loan for the rest of the season.
According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have signed midfielder
Stuart Holden for the rest of the season after the club was impressed with his
performance on trial. The deal is subject to international clearance.
UPDATE: According to Neil Farrington at the Evening Chronicle, Vladimir
Weiss will not be going anywhere until after the World Cup. His agent Juraj
Venglos said,
"On Newcastle, I only know what has been reported. We haven't heard anything, and things will
only be decided after the World Cup.
According to the Daily Mail, West Ham United boss Avram Grant
is interested in both Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu and
St. Etienne striker Gonzalo Bergessio.
It is also reported that Bergessio, who is valued at around £4million, is drawing interest from
Bolton.
According to the Bolton News, Bolton are not interested in signing Brazilian
striker Ilan, who is available on a free transfer after being released by
West Ham United.
It is also reported that manager Owen Coyle is exploring the possibility of signing
Nantes striker Ivan Klasnic on loan once again.
UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have
agreed to terms with winger Martin Petrov. Petrov will join the club on July 1st
when he becomes a free agent.
June 21st, 2010: According to Liam Chronnell at The Bolton News,
Bolton are on the verge of signing Petrov and hope to complete
the deal in the next 24 hours.
UPDATE: According to Mark Douglas at the Evening Chronicle,
Newcastle did ask about Jlloyd Samuel but never made a bid for
him. Manager Chris Hughton said,
"I can't say there hasn't been a phone call to see what the situation is (with Samuel).
According to Mark Douglas at The Journal, Newcastle are considering going after
Bolton defender Andrew O'Brien, who played for Newcastle from
2001-2005. The 30-year-old currently has one year left on his current deal with Newcastle.
According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen
Coyle would like to sign Nantes striker Ivan Klasnic on
loan once again but admits he costs too much. Coyle said,
"I have left it in the hands of the chairman .
According to The Bolton News, Bolton have invited 18-year-old
Callejas striker Gilbert Alvarez to play with the club on trial.
Alvarez could feature in some of Bolton's matches in the United States this summer.
According to Suzanne Geldard at the Lancashire Telegraph, Bolton are set to
sign Burnley footballer Robbie Blake to a one-year deal when his
contract expires after today. Burnley offered the 34-year-old a two-year deal but he turned it as
he was not happy with the incentive-based deal.
UPDATE: According to Bolton's official website, Bolton have
signed striker Robbie Blake to a one-year deal.
June 30th, 2010 According to Suzanne Geldard at the Lancashire Telegraph,
Bolton are set to sign Burnley footballer Robbie
Blake to a one-year deal when his contract expires after today.
According to Stuart Mathieson at the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United
are prepared to make a £15million bid for Bolton defender Gary
Cahill.
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According to Sky Sports News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted
that he wants to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan
once again. Coyle said,
"We had dialogue over the summer and since we've come back and we'll continue to do that .
According to the Birmingham Mail, Wolverhampton midfielder Dave
Jones is set to sign a contract extension with the club. Jone had been linked with
Bolton, Blackburn, and Newcastle but manager
Mick McCarthy came out and denied these rumors.
According to The Bolton News, Bolton boss Owen Coyle ruled out
a move for Burnley defender Tyrone Mears. Coyle said,
"There has been no offer for Tyrone and there won't be one."
It is reported that Bolton's main priority is a striker.
