Football Rumours Archive July 31 2010
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31 Jul 2010 23:07:10
Liverpool FC news
MILOS KRASIC has been spotted leaving melwood this afternoon. It looks like he has joined LFC from CSKA Moscow to play along side fellow countryman Milan Jovanovic.
Great addition to LFC
Liverpool cool.(45)(40)
31 Jul 2010 21:42:11
The Baloteli transfer to City will really affect Liverpool
This is how:
Baloteli–Man City – 26 million
Mascherano–Inter – 28 million
Kuyt–Inter – 12 million
Defour–Liverpool – 12 million
Remy–Liverpool – 14 million
Figueroa–Liverpool – 7 million
Drenthe–Liverpool – 9 million
Bryan Ruiz–Liverpool – 12 million(29)(50)
31 Jul 2010 21:42:14
31 Jul 2010 15:45:35
Doni to sign wayne thomas on a free and nigel ranger on loan from newcastle once they sign a striker
Nigel Ranger? Do your research and come back and create a bad rumour then!(4)(13)
31 Jul 2010 21:42:54
Michael lamey to sign for leicester city after impressing against sunderland today(8)(4)
31 Jul 2010 21:49:25
Can anyone shed some light on the Ramires to Chelsea saga – is it true the reason the transfer is being held up is because he is part owned in the same way Tevez was ?(16)(13)
31 Jul 2010 23:05:07
31 Jul 2010 21:22:51
Micheal Tonge is sign for Leeds United next week after a fee around 950k has been agreed. I know Tonges agent.
I'm pretty sure that Tonge doesn't have an agent and you'll have to do better than 950k mate !(7)(19)
31 Jul 2010 19:55:06
Birmingham have made an enquiry about Eidur Gudjohnsen and the wages that he would be seeking. Eidur is available at what I understand is a reasonable fee and it is clear that he has no future with Monaco.
Sharkey.
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I've also heard about this, Fulham are after him aren't they? Really hope he signs for us, would be great with Zigic! Have you got any news on the Clyne and Dembele situations? I'm eager to know whether we're close to signing them! Would be great for blues!(5)(10)
31 Jul 2010 19:59:20
31 Jul 2010 17:44:50
Only one more player will be signed by Arsene Wenger this summer, likely to be either Mertesacker, Tasci or Diakhate. Mertesacker is currently the favourite. No midfield players will be signed, none are needed with Wilshere and Lansbury able to fill in whenever needed. I personally am in favour of Wilshere taking Walcotts place in the first XI, any other views?
Please post
TOTALLY AGREE M8 BUT MAYBE ON BENCH & WALLCOTT IN THE REST OF THE SQUAD.
MY SQUAD WOULD BE:
1 Schwarzer
12 mertesacker Vermaelen 5
sagna 3 Clichy 22
Song 17
23 Arshavin Fabregas 4 nasri 8
29 Chamakh Van persie 10
SUBS
Mannone 24 , Gibbs 28 , wilshere19
Ramsey 16 , Djourou 20 , vela 11, Koscielny 6
SQUAD
Szczesny 53 Nordtveit 41 eboue 27
frimpong 35 Diaby 2 bendtner 52
Walcott 14(20)(11)
31 Jul 2010 20:20:45
Fulham FC might sign Rob Green from west ham for approx £5million.(10)(13)
31 Jul 2010 20:22:59
31 Jul 2010 18:20:02
Now that khedira has signed for Madrid expect Fergie to swoop for Lass Diarra.
U heard it here first from 'Undertaker'
I'm pretty sure he's got Sickle Cell Anemia mate and would struggle to pass a medical(5)(23)
31 Jul 2010 20:47:04
I live in New York and can confirm that Rafa Marquez will be unveiled very soon as New York Red Bulls newest signing and designated player (outside of salary cap). Its been decided for weeks, but the final unveiling can be expected sometime this week. NYRB are already creating promotional material featuring Marquez to target the NY metro area's hispanic population.(15)(6)
31 Jul 2010 20:48:20
Roy Hodgson is set to make a £2.5million bid for Paul Kochesky and a £12million bid for Lassana Diarra wjo has been transfer listed along with Mahamadou Diarra and Fernando Gago after Real captured Sami Kheidra for £13million and continue to reshape their midfield.Liverpool have also re–signed Fabio Aurelio who had been expected to move home to Brazil.(26)(15)
31 Jul 2010 20:55:53
Darel Russel is NOT signing for pne as wages cannot be agreed and russel wants beyond the money pne can afford. However Matt Phillips , Aaron Mclean and Martin Woods WILL sign in the forthcoming weeks.(8)(8)
31 Jul 2010 21:06:46
I know il be shot down but underlying rumours of michael owen joining david james at ashton gate this summer in a 3 month loan deal..fergie wants him to gain some confidence in front of goal and with coppel's connections at united and with owens friend james already there its an all round preferred destination..personally not convinced but don't shoot the messenger !(13)(23)
31 Jul 2010 21:12:31
Arsenal
arsene wenger will splash the cash this year hoping to bring trophies back to the emirates.
to sign
john heitinga 16 mill to play centre back with vermalen whilst covering right back and defensive mid
the biggest shock of the summer will be that arsenal will sign fernando torres for 35 mill + theo walcott(14)(27)
31 Jul 2010 21:15:06
Per Mertesacker – Arsenal
Mario Balotelli – Man City
James Milner – Man City
Neymar – Chelsea
Ramires – Chelsea
Steven Defour – Man Utd
Lukas Podolski – Man Utd
Mesut Ozil – Man Utd
Diego Forlan – Spurs
Scott Parker – Spurs
Ever Banega – Liverpool
Loic Remy – Liverpool
Ashley Young – Liverpool
Stephen Ireland – Sunderland
Roque Santa Cruz – Fulham
David Bentley – Aston Villa
Robbie Keane – Aston Villa
Steven N'Zonzi – Aston Villa
Emile Heskey – Blackburn
Michael Brown – Blackburn
David Nugent – Blackburn
Charles N'Zogbia – Birmingham
Javier Mascherano – Inter
Stylian Petrov – West Ham
Danny Welbeck – Sunderland
Juan Albin – Newcastle
Stefan Keissling – Newcastle
Robinho – Santos
Tranquillo Barnetta – Aston Villa
i feel sorry for blackburn fans if they getting Nugent Heskey and brown, Parker will be a hammer and ireland won't be at sunderland
CHRIS!(12)(20)
31 Jul 2010 21:16:01
Any dundee united rumours please.(1)(13)
31 Jul 2010 21:21:41
I am a massive Liverpool fan, but i'm getting sick to death of all these silly rumours linking us to everybody and anybody. The fans just need to take some reallity pills and wind their necks in. Anyway just heard from a mate who's dad works at the club Aguero is to complete a medical on Tuesday 100% fact.(26)(10)
31 Jul 2010 21:22:51
Micheal Tonge is sign for Leeds United next week after a fee around 950k has been agreed. I know Tonges agent.(8)(18)
31 Jul 2010 21:22:52
Everton set to sign Landon Donavan for 7m from La Galaxy on a 5 year deal
and liverpools latest greatest signing is Fabio Aurelio! aha ha(20)(14)
31 Jul 2010 21:24:06
On the swfc website from alan irvine himself..nicky weaver has been training with the owls for a couple of days last week to check on his fitness levels..irvine goes on to say he will again train with the owls this coming week for further assesment and that weaver is in the driving seat as to securing a contract..U.T.Os.jonny the owl(2)(4)
31 Jul 2010 21:24:48
RONALDO TO REJOIN MAN UTD !! MAN UTDS HEAD COACH HAS CONFIRMED, THIS WILL BE IN THE MORNING PAPERS ON MONDAY.
Other news, Leeds are set to sign Micheal Tonge and Leroy Lita this week. Lita will wear number 15 and Tonge to wear number 18.(9)(17)
31 Jul 2010 21:27:12
These are all going to happen
Wayne Bridge–Liverpool
Paul Scharner–Liverpool
Loic Remy–Liverpool
stefen Defour–Liverpool
Outs:Mascherano–Inter Milan
Degen–??some german team most likely
Insua–Fiorentina(12)(18)
31 Jul 2010 21:29:40
Its just a rumour but i got it of sky sports news , but a man in liverpool , can't say his name as i don't know him , but he claims to have seen steven defour at john lennon airport . ( liverpool )(16)(14)
31 Jul 2010 19:46:07
Can anyone tell me who the trialist at the rangers u19's friendly with Cambuslang Rangers juniors.
Some of the gers fans were signing 'there only one cristiano'
he played upfront and hugged the right touchline good touch, very direct and had a scorching left foot. He looks around 6ft and built like a brick st house. May be of Afro–carribean decent
probably nothing other than a trialist but the 2000 or so fans took to him and cheered every touch.
rikkisixx(32)(50)
31 Jul 2010 19:48:09
Mesut Ozil will sign for Real Madrid. Expect this transfer to go through in the coming weeks. Could free up the transfer of Kaka.(62)(44)
31 Jul 2010 19:24:44
I have heard these transfers:
Masherano liverpool – inter 25m
Balotelli Inter – Man city 24m
Ozil wender bremen – man utd 18m
Bellamy man city – fulham 6m
Ashley Young Aston villa – Liverpool 26m
Luke young aston villa – liverpool 4m
Milner Aston villa – Man city 30m
also breaking news that that reports in italy claim that balotelli has signed for man city in a reported 24m year deak. And Masherano is having medical at inter(35)(84)
31 Jul 2010 19:25:46
Brentford have had a bid accepted by Millwall for striker Gary Alexander.
Alexander was removed from the Lions team today to consider the move. FACT(14)(11)
31 Jul 2010 19:26:15
Transfers which WILL go through by end of transfer window:
Per Mertesacker – Arsenal
Mario Balotelli – Man City
James Milner – Man City
Neymar – Chelsea
Ramires – Chelsea
Steven Defour – Man Utd
Lukas Podolski – Man Utd
Mesut Ozil – Man Utd
Diego Forlan – Spurs
Scott Parker – Spurs
Ever Banega – Liverpool
Loic Remy – Liverpool
Ashley Young – Liverpool
Stephen Ireland – Sunderland
Roque Santa Cruz – Fulham
David Bentley – Aston Villa
Robbie Keane – Aston Villa
Steven N'Zonzi – Aston Villa
Emile Heskey – Blackburn
Michael Brown – Blackburn
David Nugent – Blackburn
Charles N'Zogbia – Birmingham
Javier Mascherano – Inter
Stylian Petrov – West Ham
Danny Welbeck – Sunderland
Juan Albin – Newcastle
Stefan Keissling – Newcastle
Robinho – Santos
Tranquillo Barnetta – Aston Villa
ha haha ur just taking guesses with half of that , scott parker will never be sold to tottenham so forget that, petrov won't go to the hammers if o neill has rejected a liverpool move so their complete guesses(16)(59)
31 Jul 2010 19:26:53
Brentford have made a bid for Millwall's gary alexander , gary was left out of neil harris's testimonial game today as kenny jacket has told him to think over the offer over the weekend.
Sad to see him leave if he does but tbh he is a league one player at best , hopefully Millwall will replace him with Austin or simpson ,
Milllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.(15)(15)
31 Jul 2010 19:36:13
'Micheal Tounge is the shock signing at Elland Road!!
He will join next week on a free transfer from Stoke City following his release, he will wear number 18 at ER with Bruce wearing number 4. '.
Tonge played and scored in Stoke's win v Burnley today. Unusual for a player who has apparently been released.
Stoke the latest club interested in Eidur Gudjohnsen.(13)(32)
31 Jul 2010 19:38:10
Transfers which WILL go through by end of transfer window:
Per Mertesacker – Arsenal
Mario Balotelli – Man City
James Milner – Man City
Neymar – Chelsea
Ramires – Chelsea
Steven Defour – Man Utd
Lukas Podolski – Man Utd
Mesut Ozil – Man Utd
Diego Forlan – Spurs
Scott Parker – Spurs
Ever Banega – Liverpool
Loic Remy – Liverpool
Ashley Young – Liverpool
Stephen Ireland – Sunderland
Roque Santa Cruz – Fulham
David Bentley – Aston Villa
Robbie Keane – Aston Villa
Steven N'Zonzi – Aston Villa
Emile Heskey – Blackburn
Michael Brown – Blackburn
David Nugent – Blackburn
Charles N'Zogbia – Birmingham
Javier Mascherano – Inter
Stylian Petrov – West Ham
Danny Welbeck – Sunderland
Juan Albin – Newcastle
Stefan Keissling – Newcastle
Robinho – Santos
Tranquillo Barnetta – Aston Villa
AND THE BIGGEST SHOCK OF ALL:
KAKA – CHELSEA
just one problem with this, well actually there are two! if bentley and keane go to villa it would mean ashley young going to spurs!, he has already pleaded with mon to sell him to spurs once and will so again. also he will not be going any further north, his sister has already stated of his desire to return home(7)(44)
31 Jul 2010 19:38:11
Forest have agreed fees for 3 players they are bertrand, pratley, and whittingham 2 will sign mo day they will be pratley And bertrand as whittingham. Is thinking over offers from both forest and burnley!
Also offers have gone in to loan michael Johnson with view to buy and Curtis Davis, also bid for Austin being considered and an unnamed surprise signing is expected Ed you heard any of this or any other names? {editor's note – those names have all been floating about for a while now, I would be surprised if any ended up joining.}(11)(27)
31 Jul 2010 19:42:32
There was a rumour a few days ago about a young arabian training with the LFC kids.
I've just been watching 'the academy' on the LFC channel and there was indeed a young and overweight arabian looking player training and also on the sidelines against Celtic. This would certainly verify the rumour that was posted earlier.(28)(25)
31 Jul 2010 18:47:30
Not a rumour just a opinion! i think all rumours affecting liverpool should be put on a new page called Y.A.W.N! JUST AN OPINION BECAUSE THEN ALL THERE DELUDED FANS CAN DREAM AND FANTASISE ALL TO EACHOTHER and not inflict the same bull on everyone else? im looking forward to a load of crying scousers to take offence to this and spill there bile back! now i wonder whats on the history channel?(16)(46)
31 Jul 2010 18:48:06
31 Jul 2010 14:15:24
Stoke City willing to cut the transfer fee for Dave Kitson to get rid of him – Pulis and him don't get on (putting it mildly). Bristol City will be back in for him as it now makes it possible to get Kitson within the pay structure offset by a good up front signing on payment. Kitson was Coppells primary target this season.
Apparently, Bristol City never closed discussions and have reached agreement with Stoke and Kitson. Signing early next week in time for the opening game next saturday. Barring any hitches (which is always possible with Kitson who represents himself).(21)(12)
31 Jul 2010 18:52:37
And if Ozil were to sign or anyone else for that matter, would properly be handed the vacant No.12 Shirt.
Other than the fact that chris smalling has been playing under the number 12 in pre season and looks likely to take the number in the new season..you're spot on ;–)(8)(23)
31 Jul 2010 18:59:59
I get fed up of reading lfc rumours on here. Your a team in decline. All you have is history. No present! When you gonna win the premier league
Completely agree, they think because they got cole they will be great again, gerrard isn't the same player and torres is unhappy and always injured, there engine in mascherano will be gone, defence weak and idiot owners. Not looking good so where do all these transfer rumours come from? Also the idiot who said about villa sayin young and milner worth 30m? i havnt seen anyone say it? villa will only sell milner for 30m which is overpriced but liverpool are doing the same with torres he isn't worth 60m, 35 – 40m max. And ashley young hasnt even been valued as no one is going in for him anyway so why discuss it?(14)(38)
31 Jul 2010 19:06:22
I have a news for LFC fans:
Forget Defour, the one who Hodgson wants to sign as Mascherano's replacement is none other than Masch's countryman Fernando Gago.
U heard it here first from 'UNDERTAKER'.(17)(32)
31 Jul 2010 19:07:09
Toni Kallio and Gregory Vignal on trial at Cardiff.
Ricardo Faty on trial at Blackburn
Pletikosa(spartak moscow keeper) has indicated he would prefer move to Celtic rather than Spurs.
Real Madrid looking to sell one of M.Diarra, L.Diarra or Gago after arrival of Kherida.They will try and sell 2 of them if Inter sign Mascherano, as Mourinho will then attempt to convince Cambiasso to return.Maicon to Madrid should happen also which would mean Ramos in central defence this season.(15)(12)
31 Jul 2010 19:10:52
–Christian Poulsen's agent Joern Bonnesen believes the Liverpool link is a no–goer
"Christian will stay in Turin. Whatever name comes out on the papers doesn't correspond to the reality, "
"I hope that this response closes this episode for sure. He needs to train regularly, and even he is tired of speaking about the market."(24)(13)
31 Jul 2010 19:16:25
Tonge probably stay at Brit. KPB will sign after Sonko join Portsmouth and it will happen this week due to Whelan injury. Cole and Noble in the week before season opening. Soares will move away.(10)(10)
31 Jul 2010 19:21:16
IT seem's The mesut ozil transfer to united is gathering pace. As it seems all party's are keen to thrash out a deal.
I have been told by good sources in germany that ozil is quoted in germanys as saying: It would be a dream to play for manchester united.
Look out for the daily star sunday tommorrow for more information on this but it seems very likely ozil will be a man utd player next season. He seem's very keen to move to the premier league aswell and the fact that united have been monitoring for a long time and tried to sign him when he was at schalke is a good omen.
I heard wisper's that anderson or berbatov could be used as bait for the deal aswell. (not to sure about that though.)(23)(22)
31 Jul 2010 19:24:32
An update on the on–going saga of Hatem Ben Arfa. Tommaso Ghirardi of Parma anounced today that the club are hoping Ben Arfa agrees to join them before their match against Santander – which I think is on Wednesday.
In my opinion, this would be a pretty unlikely move for Ben Arfa.
Sharkey.
Believable (77) Unbelievable (0)
31 Jul 2010 19:06:24
In respect of the Birmingham City support and Ed at 31 Jul 2010 17:32:34:
"Ed, you got any Birmingham news regarding transfer targets or nearly completed deals?) Much appreciated, thanks. {editor's note – I haven't heard anything from Birmingham, apart from the one you mentioned, Hleb. Would be a good signing I think, he has got great ability, shame he is a little lightweight.}"
Birmingham have made an enquiry about Eidur Gudjohnsen and the wages that he would be seeking. Eidur is available at what I understand is a reasonable fee and it is clear that he has no future with Monaco.
Sharkey.
Believable (68) Unbelievable (0)
31 Jul 2010 19:00:09
CHELSEA_til_I_die said at 31 Jul 2010 17:19:53
"I have heard from a source within the Chelsea youth and reserve management team that the club are not looking to sell but loan out their most promising youngsters. Scott Sinclair is believed to be given one more chance to go out on loan before he will be up for sale if he doesn't show signs of breaking into the side. Palace and QPR are after his signature on a season long loan, ...."
I thought that Scott Sinclair was entering the last year of his contract. If so, a season long loan would mean Chelsea will get nothing at the end of it. As such it makes no sense unless the player is willing to commit to a new contract. I think it is really time for Sinclair to move on – he is mid table fodder at best.
Sharkey.
Believable (96) Unbelievable (0)
31 Jul 2010 18:44:32
Ed , you heard anymore about craig bellamy signing for celtic . tk67 {editor's note – nothing mate, I don't think it is likely to happen now, I think Fulham would be more likely. I would say Spurs but I don't think City will sell him to them.}(33)(18)
31 Jul 2010 18:19:02
Southampton want to bring in 3 more players before the season starts.
Benjani–alot of rumours going around about this.
emmanuel Frimpong–on a season long loan deal–sats so in the sun and the daily mail
Darren carter–who had a great trial last week
what 3 players do you reckon we will bring in?(17)(13)
31 Jul 2010 18:20:02
Now that khedira has signed for Madrid expect Fergie to swoop for Lass Diarra.
U heard it here first from 'Undertaker'(37)(28)
31 Jul 2010 18:22:46
'Micheal Tounge is the shock signing at Elland Road!!
He will join next week on a free transfer from Stoke City following his release, he will wear number 18 at ER with Bruce wearing number 4.'
I take it you mean Tonge who hasn't been released at all. In fact so far both Derby and Sheff Utd have failed to land him with the latter publically saying they couldn't afford him.
Bellamy will decide by Monday if he will join Stoke on a year loan or not.
Stoke are considering walking away from their interest in Carton Cole although West Ham have said they will sell for the right price.
John Carew has emerged as a surprise target after interest from another Prem club as Carew's agent has hinted that he would prefer a move to the Britannia. West Brom believed to be the interested club.(22)(18)
31 Jul 2010 18:22:55
Transfers which WILL go through by end of transfer window:
Per Mertesacker – Arsenal
Mario Balotelli – Man City
James Milner – Man City
Neymar – Chelsea
Ramires – Chelsea
Steven Defour – Man Utd
Lukas Podolski – Man Utd
Mesut Ozil – Man Utd
Diego Forlan – Spurs
Scott Parker – Spurs
Ever Banega – Liverpool
Loic Remy – Liverpool
Ashley Young – Liverpool
Stephen Ireland – Sunderland
Roque Santa Cruz – Fulham
David Bentley – Aston Villa
Robbie Keane – Aston Villa
Steven N'Zonzi – Aston Villa
Emile Heskey – Blackburn
Michael Brown – Blackburn
David Nugent – Blackburn
Charles N'Zogbia – Birmingham
Javier Mascherano – Inter
Stylian Petrov – West Ham
Danny Welbeck – Sunderland
Juan Albin – Newcastle
Stefan Keissling – Newcastle
Robinho – Santos
Tranquillo Barnetta – Aston Villa
AND THE BIGGEST SHOCK OF ALL:
KAKA – CHELSEA(25)(64)
31 Jul 2010 18:23:18
Liverpool will lodge an official bid for steven defour within the next three days, ive been told that they have contacted standard and they are leaving it up to the player to decide whether he goes or not.this however does not depend on javier mascherano leaving, there are still funds available, in the region of £13–17m left allocated for transfers.
i was also told that there is no news on the figueroa front, although there were whispers coming from anfield last week that it was basically a done deal, my feeling on it is that the transfer has fell through..there is no news on hodgson signing a sriker.
db9(53)(31)
31 Jul 2010 18:25:03
31 Jul 2010 17:08:11
Hi Ed any news on who Marquez will be signing for
since he has been released from barcelona?
STE.F {editor's note – I haven't anything, but I think he will end up in the MLS.}
It seems he's destined to join Henry at the New York Red Bulls.(28)(12)
31 Jul 2010 18:26:56
The rumours on this webiste about Kuyt leaving liverpool are rubbish. Just recently, Kuyt said that he is happy to finish his career at Liverpool. The only big names to leave the club are Mascherano and Insua (Inter and Florentina respectively).
Three players will come in:
Poulsen from Juventus (replacement to Masch)
Ruiz (Wing/Striker similar to Jovanovic)
Lopez from Athletico (solves the left back problem)
Thanks,
Sahil(25)(43)
31 Jul 2010 18:30:44
Not so much a rumour more a statement of fact, just watched the Arsenal/Milan game, if Wenger can't see that he needs a 6ft 5' defender and a new goalie he should hang his head in shame. All the same failings from last year yet to be addressed.
Ed – do you know for sure if either of the above are to be signed?? {editor's note – Wenger has been trying hard to sign both, but neither are easy to come by. That is why players like Gallas were allowed to leave, Wenger knows he needs someone taller, but signing one and wanting one are two different things. I still expect a centre back to sign, the goal keeper situation is starting to look desperate though.}(23)(9)
31 Jul 2010 18:32:46
31 Jul 2010 15:45:35
Doni to sign wayne thomas on a free and nigel ranger on loan from newcastle once they sign a striker
A Loan Ranger?(12)(16)
31 Jul 2010 18:33:34
I recently worked with a rangers scout of some 20yrs, a lot of these guys work at a certain level within clubs and are often unaware of who the clubs are targeting. Believe it or not it's not unusual for there to be Celtic minded people within the rangers scouting network tipping of Celtic about who rangers are looking at, I'm talking youth level here. In fact I'm told that up until fairly recently this was a real problem at ibrox.
that's 'allegedly' why George Adams got sacked as head of Murray Park
Jamie(30)(19)
31 Jul 2010 18:34:16
"31 Jul 2010 17:21:56
Man utd news:
Just been on the phone to a friend of mine who has sources close to the club and he has confirmed to me the following:
Mesut ozil is number 1 target and negotiations are tacking place fee is yet to be agreed.
Steven defour is still a priority however sir alex want's to see how he recovers from his serious injury, BUT if liverpool join the race to sign him sir alex will act quickly and try to snap him up, and defour preffered destination is old trafford from what i have heard in germany.
Firm interest still in karim benzema no offer on the table yet.
there is absoutley no interest in mario balotelli at all, balotelli agent was trying to drum up the price to get man city to up the offer.
diouf and cleverly will be going out on loan to west brom and sunderland respectively."
Perhaps i'm being a little slow today, but why would you be getting info about Defour from Germany?(26)(31)
31 Jul 2010 18:35:17
Liam Rosenior will be a Leicester City player by kickoff to the first game of the season. He was seen at the Walkers Stadium today watching the friendly vs Sunderland. Investors were also seen seated next to Milan Mandaric and from what i have heard from a reliable source the deal is done and will be made public in the coming days.(47)(11)
31 Jul 2010 18:37:48
RANGERS agree fee with vienna for croat jelavic 2.8 million also on walters wish list are chis eagles AGAIN and fabio of man utd but an unexpected bid could be tabled for hibernians paul hanlon if the fabio loan deal dosen't go through rangers will be outbidded by celtic for beneluane but is said to prefer a move to ibrox instead so rangers could op for highly rated south african stopper khumalo he would be guarenteed a place in the starting 11 since bougherra will be on his way TOTTENHAM/LIVERPOOL/ARSENAL/HAMBURG/SEVILLA alot of interest from clubs around europe 5.5 million but rangers might settle for 4.5 gattuso will join AEK Athens on a 2 year deal before heading to glasgow OH!! also alan hutton to join on season long loan so the rangers ins will be– Hutton (LOAN) khumalo 2 million jelavic 2.8 million/3 million after add ons fabio loan eagles if sale of bougherra is completed to free up wages outs will be bougherra velicka–barnsley if miller leaves healy will brought in for a fee of around 1.5 million.
Benaloune has said he wants to come to rangers and has said he will be prepared to see out the remainder of his contract if it meant he could move to us next season if a fee cannot be agreed, if bougherra goes i expect to see khumalo and benaloune arrive. I can't see fabio signing because SAF would want him playing first team football and he wouldn't get ahead of papac but hanlon could be a possibility because hes young and with papac out of contract next season he could be a real possibility. I can't see eagles coming. Bougherra is 50–50 to stay because i don't think he will be happy to sit on anyones bench so he would need to be guarenteed first team football.
WATP(31)(52)
31 Jul 2010 18:38:07
Steven ireland michel johnson and micha richards to join liverpool add these 3 homgrown players to the 5 homegrown players allready at liverpool = enough home grown players in the squad then liverpool will sign figueroa , antonio lopez and turan
the sales of macherano degan riera insua bennayoun kuyt and kyriakos will cover the cost of these signings(10)(28)
31 Jul 2010 18:39:46
To this guy > Micheal Tounge is the shock signing at Elland Road!!
He will join next week on a free transfer from Stoke City following his release, he will wear number 18 at ER with Bruce wearing number 4.
ITs michael tonge not tounge, he hasnt been released and will probs stay wif stoke after impressive pre season.
Stoke news : A player will definately sign by end of next week, KPB, wheater, o neil, cole will be signed and maybe bellamy, francois clerc, victor obinna, senturk, samassa and yildirim.
tuncay to be major playyer nxt year
beattie–west brom
kitson–bristol city
Stoke team next year Shud be based on players i think WILL be signed
Begovic
Huth, shawcross, faye/wpheater, collins/higginbotham/wheater
Whelan/Whitehead
etherington, lawrence/KPB/whitehead
KPB/Tuncay
Fuller/tuncay, cole(8)(21)
31 Jul 2010 17:54:04
Ed, in your opinion was roy hodgson monitoring steven defour's performance last night? i have reason to believe it was another belgian, ALEX WITSEL! thoughts would be appreciated ed
TBM. {editor's note – I do think Witsel is more likely now I think about it. That would be my opinion though not based on any evidence.}(26)(19)
31 Jul 2010 17:56:13
Beye back 2 the toon looks on, also heard a dodgy rumour surrounding jenas back to the toon, would love to see beye but hope the jenas rumours come to nothing(7)(20)
31 Jul 2010 18:03:45
To the person who said
31 Jul 2010 15:53:30
Ken Bates states on Yorkshire Radio that we are in negotiations for more than 1 player and Grayson should be announcing something before the Derby game.
bates also said just bought keough and not bruce makes you wonder doesn't it
ed any idea on this one {editor's note – I don't know who it is, all I was told was to expect a striker and soon. Oh and that Leeds would be spending money on him.}(17)(11)
31 Jul 2010 18:08:50
Ed what news about man united transfers? I keep hearing about ozil and defour? are these likely as fergie has said he was unlikely to sign anyone. {editor's note – one of them is very likely, I would think Ozil will be signing if Fergie can get him, and Defour will be added if someone else shows concrete interest. Otherwise Fergie will monitor his fitness.}(15)(10)
31 Jul 2010 18:11:41
Liverpool F.C. Transfer Targets:
Christian Poulsen from Juventus Defensive Midfielder
Ashley Young from Aston Villa Winger (unlikely)
Taye Taiwo from Marseille Wing Back
Fabio Coentrao from Benfica Wing Back (unlikely)
Ever Banega from Valencia Defensive Midfielder
Axel Witsel from Standered Liege Defensive Midfielder
Bryan Ruiz from FC Twente Striker
Loic Remy from Nice Striker
Arda Turan from Galatasary Winger
Alexis Sanchez from Udinese(25)(28)
31 Jul 2010 18:12:05
31 Jul 2010 16:03:16
Watford to sign Troy Deeney for £500,000 plus add ons within the next few days.
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We don't have that much money to spend, we will get him for 200–300k + potential add ons.
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It was reported yesterday that we (Walsall) had rejected a £375,000 + add ons. Anyway, we aint selling him for any less than £500,000. The Walsall manager said so him self(10)(7)
31 Jul 2010 17:08:11
Hi Ed any news on who Marquez will be signing for
since he has been released from barcelona?
STE.F {editor's note – I haven't anything, but I think he will end up in the MLS.}(12)(9)
31 Jul 2010 17:19:53
I have heard from a source within the Chelsea youth and reserve management team that the club are not looking to sell but loan out their most promising youngsters. Scott Sinclair is believed to be given one more chance to go out on loan before he will be up for sale if he doesn't show signs of breaking into the side. Palace and QPR are after his signature on a season long loan, when the club do accept Sinclair has the choice of linking up with Warnock again at QPR or returning to Palace. Palace are also understood to be leading the chase for Ryan Bertrand. This is very likely to materialise as Chelsea believe clubs such as Palace, Reading and Watford give their youngsters valuable first team football. Reading are also after him, but it is understood Bertrand will be in favour of joining Palace. Patrick van Aanholt is set to leave on loan as well, with Bristol City close to tieing up a deal. Franco di Santo and Michael Mancienne are not for sale, but are being touted around the Premier League, so Chelsea could sell up or just loan them out again.
CHELSEA_til_I_die(12)(21)
31 Jul 2010 17:19:57
This is just paper talk at the moment although O'neil has indicated himself his interest in the ireland duo of keane, mcgeardy and ireland but aslong as milner stays no buisness will be done apart from maybe keane.
Duo is two, Trio is the word you were after..(15)(11)
31 Jul 2010 17:21:25
31 Jul 2010 13:07:18
Just seen benjani outside brighton but ive heard its news that he's going to southampton. also southampton want mk dons striker jermaine easter.
plymouth sign gary o'connor! undisclosed
west brom sign kris commons and want paul hayes!
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Sorry mate, Gary O'Connor's just signed a new contract with us (Birmingham), so I very much doubt that will happen.(14)(19)
31 Jul 2010 17:21:56
Man utd news:
Just been on the phone to a friend of mine who has sources close to the club and he has confirmed to me the following:
Mesut ozil is number 1 target and negotiations are tacking place fee is yet to be agreed.
Steven defour is still a priority however sir alex want's to see how he recovers from his serious injury, BUT if liverpool join the race to sign him sir alex will act quickly and try to snap him up, and defour preffered destination is old trafford from what i have heard in germany.
Firm interest still in karim benzema no offer on the table yet.
there is absoutley no interest in mario balotelli at all, balotelli agent was trying to drum up the price to get man city to up the offer.
diouf and cleverly will be going out on loan to west brom and sunderland respectively.(21)(22)
31 Jul 2010 17:22:49
I work in the music industry in Sheffield, and word is getting out that Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage is considering buying a stake in Sheffield Wednesday.
'Sav' is a hardcore Wednesday fan, and apparently is keen to help out the club.
Other news – Jonathan Woodgate is considering a move back to former club Middlesbrough.(10)(21)
31 Jul 2010 17:23:54
Crystal Palace are chasing Colchester United duo Anthony Wordsworth and Marc Tierny for a combined fee of £600,000. Palace also in for Chelsea pair Scott Sinclair and Ryan Bertrand and Zavon Hines of West Ham on season–long loan deals. This is from a source close to the club, but do not expect these deals to materialise straight away. Capaldi and Garvan should complete their transfers once the Football League shares are passed over to CPFC 2010.
EAGLE_4_LifE(4)(12)
31 Jul 2010 17:25:46
It's going to be less than we'd hoped for, but there will be two new faces through the City Ground door this week.
After finally giving up on Shorey based on a tentative enquiry from Liverpool, Forest will now look to sign young Chelsea left back Ryan Bertrand for an undisclosed fee. Bertrand is behind Van Aarnholt in the pecking order at Chelsea but impressed on loan at Reading last season.
The second will finally be the conclusion of the Pratley saga, enough said there. The clubs finally agreed a fee Friday and the player will sign as soon as he returns from Swansea's preseason tour on Monday.
So no centre back, no wide player, no new firepower upfront and no back up keeper. Still not a successfull transfer window but I'm assured that Whittingham is still a strong possibility, as well as Austin from Swindon. Still no word from my guy on a centre back, although rumours elsewhere seem to be gethering pace about Malenwe (spelling is certainly wrong here!), the experienced one BD worked with at Preston.
All the best,
FF(15)(17)
31 Jul 2010 17:27:22
Now that khedira has signed for Madrid expect Fergie to swoop for Lass Diarra.
U heard it here first from 'supermanc'(16)(17)
31 Jul 2010 17:32:20
McGeady has to choose between staying at Celtic or joining Spartak Moscow for £9.5m.He was initially reluctant to move to Moscow because he wanted to move to Premiership however no team in England is willing to go above £7.5m and he feels privately embarrassed at having expressed desire to leave then havng no acceptable offers from England, which is making him reconsider Spartak move.Also, Kris Boyd did not have any offers to go to Premiership hence reason he joined Middlesbrough.He can score goals in SPL and Championship regularly but in Premiership he would stuggle to score as many.(ED what do you think of McGeady and Boyd?)(26)(17)
31 Jul 2010 17:32:34
Birmingham have put another £10m bid in for Charles N'Zogbia, but I really don't see the point to be honest, because Wigan are standing firm with regards to selling N'Zogbia, just a waste of time of you ask me.
Anyway, Juan Roman Riquelme has agreed a 4–year deal with Boca Juniors, so that ideas out the window. Haven't heard anymore on any others, except Barcelona offering us Alexsandr Hleb (spelling?) for £4 million. Bargain if you ask me, but his wages would be a no–go.
Anyone else to add to that?^ Cheers. (Ed, you got any Birmingham news regarding transfer targets or nearly completed deals?) Much appreciated, thanks. {editor's note – I haven't heard anything from Birmingham, apart from the one you mentioned, Hleb. Would be a good signing I think, he has got great ability, shame he is a little lightweight.}(22)(5)
31 Jul 2010 17:33:45
My dad works for a company called cemex they fix roads laying tar and he was workin on the motorway going down to england and he saw a range rover sport the license plate was ″healy″ david healy who is singning for rangers this is 100% true as he was at murray park remember to watch this space and remember name WALTERSMITHSBLUE&WHITEARMY TO WHOEVER SAID MCGEADY LEAVING FOR 15MILL IT IS ONLY 9.5 MIL. 3 IN A ROW HERE WE GO
Ur dad is extremly sad if he looks at every numberplate on one of the main roads between scotland and enland
Also i have never heard of a numberplate which has no numbers in it?
the realist(7)(24)
31 Jul 2010 17:39:37
Liverpool eyeing Moussa Sissoko to replace Mascherano.Expensive but worthwhile cover..Liverpool as in the past can't afford to pay mid range for average players, like Benitez ended doing..they have to spend whatever they can on 2 to 3 players of extreme class.Obvious left back, Figeuroa is a good buy, Sissoko, And Huntelaar.Kuyt is going nowhere.SMF(26)(14)
31 Jul 2010 17:43:45
RANGERS agree fee with vienna for croat jelavic 2.8 million also on walters wish list are chis eagles AGAIN and fabio of man utd but an unexpected bid could be tabled for hibernians paul hanlon if the fabio loan deal dosen't go through rangers will be outbidded by celtic for beneluane but is said to prefer a move to ibrox instead so rangers could op for highly rated south african stopper khumalo he would be guarenteed a place in the starting 11 since bougherra will be on his way TOTTENHAM/LIVERPOOL/ARSENAL/HAMBURG/SEVILLA alot of interest from clubs around europe 5.5 million but rangers might settle for 4.5 gattuso will join AEK Athens on a 2 year deal before heading to glasgow OH!! also alan hutton to join on season long loan so the rangers ins will be– Hutton (LOAN) khumalo 2 million jelavic 2.8 million/3 million after add ons fabio loan eagles if sale of bougherra is completed to free up wages outs will be bougherra velicka–barnsley if miller leaves healy will brought in for a fee of around 1.5 million.(18)(26)
31 Jul 2010 17:44:50
Only one more player will be signed by Arsene Wenger this summer, likely to be either Mertesacker, Tasci or Diakhate. Mertesacker is currently the favourite. No midfield players will be signed, none are needed with Wilshere and Lansbury able to fill in whenever needed. I personally am in favour of Wilshere taking Walcotts place in the first XI, any other views?
Please post(17)(11)
31 Jul 2010 17:45:48
Sheffield wednesday to go into administration(18)(11)
31 Jul 2010 17:48:31
United are still trying to sign steven defour(21)(15)
31 Jul 2010 16:21:00
Did any1 just see the celtic–lyon match it was some game and 2 right lennon is bringin back the thunder i could hear it from belfast.
here ed anything on bastos and the french u21 hero who scored the winner yesterday they r both quality and ripped celtic appart {editor's note – I have not heard anything other than a bit of hopeful linking with Liverpool in terms of Bastos. As for the French U19 lad who scored the winner, I can't remember who it was now, Sunu equalised for them, can you remind me who scored the winner?}(10)(19)
31 Jul 2010 16:27:30
Pompey to go out of business on tuesday afternoon. due to owing the tax man something like £34million.(39)(22)
31 Jul 2010 16:45:27
Donny Rovers – hot rumour. Mc Indoe coming back to club and will sign Wednesday 2 pm.
Keogh – wll be at Rovers but not on loan – price being sorted at present.
Ryan and SOD have done well in close season. Yorkie LAD(11)(18)
31 Jul 2010 16:46:10
The storm clouds are gathering once more over Villa Park with Learner taking direct control of player sales , aquisitions and contract negotiations.This will strain relations with MON who could return to Celtic, particularly after his comments earlier this week about his time at the club.
The personn who wrote this is an obvious deluded celtic fan, there is no proof that lerner is taking control of player sales etc, he has made it clear players need to be sold in order to buy which is fair enough but there is no rift than there already was which was very little but o'neil wil not be going to celtic, his career has moved up now and won't take a step down in his career so dream on. Please come forward with a link or some sort of proof of your comment aswell please.(17)(7)
31 Jul 2010 16:53:29
"Stephen Ireland is the reason David Gill flew back to England half way through Uniteds USA tour."
I believe Gill came out today and in a interview clearly said he hadn't gone back to Manchester at any point during the tour, it did however hint at maybe another signing.
"Strong rumous coming from old Trafford suggesting that Man utd and Werder Bremen have reached an agreement in the region of 18 million for mesut ozil (3 year contract) and he will join up with his new team mates as early as next week.
Repots also coming in is that he will get the famous number 7 shirt."
Where to start, I have never known us to sign a player on a 3–year deal unless its special circumstances like Owen for example who was 29 at the time and had bad injury problems and we brought as a quick fix after missing out on Benzema, Ozil age & potential & just general talent would merit the club giving him at least a 4 or 5 year contract imo. And I really can't see why the club and SAF would hand over the no.7 Shirt off Owen onto Ozil just like that that would only happen if Owen requested a shirt change before the season kicked off. And if Ozil were to sign or anyone else for that matter, would properly be handed the vacant No.12 Shirt.
As for the person who said something along the lines of Ozil and Muller can work together at Bayern since they both did at the World Cup.
Muller played RW in that World Cup with Ozil in the hole, Muller doesn't play RW at Bayern, he like Ozil plays in that hole between the Defense and Midfield in a 4–4–1–1 shape in which Muller will drop deep to make it a 5–man midfield when defending and link up with Olic up top when they attack, and Muller can't shift to RW as Robben is there, that would only change if Robben were injured. I also think Van Gaal likes working with young players, and Muller is one of Bayern's and Germany's future stars that fits that bill, to bring in Ozil could hinder any development Muller obtains as Muller still only 20 and younger then Ozil, And Bayern don't need strengthen in that area last time I looked, the only area they imo need looking at is CB and maybe GK, as I'm not Butt biggest fan.
As for the Defour rumors, I think SAF will want to wait a least 6–12 months to see how Defour recovers from his injury setback before he would make a potential move for him, SAF won't want to end up having the same situation with Defour his currently having with Hargreaves. If a bid did come in for him this summer though from any team, then maybe that might change.
I will stat though midfield is an area of concern for us, we lack an out and out CDM who can just sit they and do the dirty work, whilst building up the attacks with short passing from deep. And we lack a forward thinking playmaker who can unlock a defense with a through ball. Its area SAF will want to get sorted out imo before the 1st of September If we were to bring in another player that is.
I'm not going to sit here and say I'm in the know for anyone asking/wondering, far from it actually, but I do like reading some of the stuff posted on here, but thought come on here and clear few things up.(19)(20)
31 Jul 2010 16:55:04
I have seen lots of rumours on Liverpool on this site and whilst this is not a rumour it should rubbish many of the rumours posted about the Reds.
New EPL ruling means that a side has to name a squad of no more than 25 players of which 8 have to be home grown. Home grown means a player from any nation who has spent 3 yrs or more at and english or welsh club before the age of 21. Liverpool have only 4 first team players who qualify. Yes Kelly, Shelvey, Spearing and I think even Pacheco also qualify, but tried and tested first team players who qualify must be a priority. So whilst Roy may sign foreign players, I would expect 2 or 3 english signings before. Unfortunately, other EPL teams also know of Liverpool's lack of "home grown" players hence the silly amounts being asked for the likes of Luke YOung and Paul Konchesky.(14)(20)
31 Jul 2010 17:04:24
In reply to Bungle the Ed. noted at 31 Jul 2010 09:52:10:
".There will only be one other signing, I believe, and that is a central midfielder, one of Defour, Poulsen or possibly Banega. Defour will depend on United not going for him, we won't be able to compete with them after all the groundwork Fergie has put in"
I am going to stick my neck out and say that it is my opinion that Liverpool will target Standard Liege's Axel Witsel, not Steven Defour, as a replacement for Mascherano. Not only can he play as a defensive midfielder he has an excellent goal scoring record. If they can prise hime away I think he would be an excellent buy. But what do I know?
Sharkey.
Liverpool supporter here..but I must say that Sharkey is consistently one of the best posters on this site. Thank you for your quality input. {editor's note – couldn't agree more, amazing to have an American show such insight into the beautiful game!}(18)(12)
31 Jul 2010 17:06:49
FULHAM TRANSFER NEWS:
IN:
Wayne Bridge – Man City – 5m
Roque Santa Cruz – Man City – 8m
Frank Fielding – Blackburn – 500k
Steve Finnan – Pourtsmouth – 500k
Ivan Klasnic – Nantes – 3.5m
Total: 17.5m
OUT:
Stephen Kelly – C Palace – 1.2m
Chris Baird – Blackpool – 2m
Andy Johnson – West Brom – 6.5m
Diomansy Kamara – Marseille – 3.5m
Pascal Zuberhuler – Grasshoppers – 800k
Eddie Johnson – DC United – 1m
Fredrik Stoor – FC Malmo – 500k
Kagisho Dikgacoi – Spartak Moscow – 600k
David Elm – Brondby – 900k
Matthew Saunders – Leyton Orient – 300k
Total: 17.3m
Squad:
GK: Schwarzer, Stockdale, Fielding
RB: Pantsil, Finnan
CB: Hangeland, Hughes, Senderos, Briggs
LB: Koncheskey, Bridge
RM: Duff, Davies
CM: Murphy, Riise, Etuhu, Greening
LM: Gera, Dempsey
FW: Zamora, Santa Cruz, Klasnic
Team 10/11
Schwarzer
Finnan Hangeland Hughes Bridge
Duff Murphy Gera
Dempsey
Zamora Santa Cruz(5)(26)
31 Jul 2010 15:52:51
The Standard player that Hodgso was looking at was young Belgian left back Sebacstian Pocognoli..
The former AZ player has impressed back in his own country and comes highlt recommended by Milan Jovanovic..
Expect a bid to be placed soon..
Antonio Lopez remains a target, along with Mathieu Flamini..
Have you heard anything about these players Ed?? {editor's note – Lopez I have heard of and would be my choice as left back, Flamini has sent out a come and get me plea to the Premiership, I wouldn't mind him either. I don't know who the left back is for Standard, I was wondering if either of the teams playing had a decent one that Roy might have been checking out. But the only info I had was that either he was watching or he had someone watching the game, depending on who you speak to.}(8)(12)
31 Jul 2010 15:53:30
Ken Bates states on Yorkshire Radio that we are in negotiations for more than 1 player and Grayson should be announcing something before the Derby game.(34)(5)
31 Jul 2010 15:56:54
Chelsea are still working on Ramires and Neymar deals. Expect Ramires to sign for around £20 million and neymar around the same maybe a little less. Ancelotti is a keen admirer of both , although expect Neymar to go back to Santos on loan for a season. Also Ancelotti looking to bring a few youngster's up into the first team these look to be Bruma , kakuta and van aanholt.(12)(17)
31 Jul 2010 15:57:53
Inter Milan may be prepared to offer £40 million for both Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt with Liverpool poised to accept.
=v1=(27)(11)
31 Jul 2010 16:00:57
Krisztián Németh Is Set To Leave Liverpool For AEK Athens On A Season Long Loan !
And Good News For Liverpool Maynor Figuero Is Set To Sign Over The Next Week At 5M
Plus Good News For Everton As It Looks Like Landon Donavan Maybe Signin I Dont Know If It Is Loan Or Perment !
So Things Looking Good On Merseyside(24)(17)
31 Jul 2010 16:02:07
Southampton fc ins before the first game of the season:
benjani
emmanuel frimpong
darren carter(7)(17)
31 Jul 2010 16:03:16
Watford to sign Troy Deeney for £500,000 plus add ons within the next few days.
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We don't have that much money to spend, we will get him for 200–300k + potential add ons.(7)(9)
31 Jul 2010 16:04:25
Liverpool,
Not much but a young player Gerardo Alfredo Bruna Blanco is set for a Loan move to Tranmere and Daniel Pacheco another loan – would have like to have seen him on loan in England or Scotland.
AP {editor's note – has Pacheco been out on loan? I really can't remember him spending time out on loan.}(12)(17)
31 Jul 2010 16:04:27
Lfc fans expect no major striking talent to be bought expect babel and pacheco to get game time up front with torres and do the business.
the flanks will be strengthened after the sale of masch with s.w.p an turan being bought with amoo and eccleston used as cover hodgson likes old fashioned pace on the wings so kuyts days could be numbered.
midfielders ireland or defour will be bought and ive heard from a utd fan season ticket etc whover utd don't want liverpool get which is ok really because there both very good players plus utd are being forced into a decision about defour with liverpool apparantly about to make a bid.
also michael johnson (at city and on transfer list) who imo was one of englands brightest talents now falls into the 'what if' categorie he has had alcohol problems since his fathers death and i can't see him fulfilling his potential hope he proves me wrong which ever club he goes to he reminded me of a young gerrard.(10)(19)
31 Jul 2010 16:13:50
To this guy:
"31 Jul 2010 14:58:57
LFC Takeover
I can tell you officially that the number of people who know whats going on regarding the LFC takeover is less than 10 at BarCap and a similar number at LFC. Some of us have seen the financial figures and can say that whilst the situation is precarious at LFC they are indeed nowhere near any talk of administration.
The only thing people who are not directly involved in the sales process can tell you is that activity has begun to dramatically increase as they have booked the meeting rooms more.
This could involve either the possible sale or a refinancing of the existing loans BUT I don't know and can only take an educated guess.
BarCap WorkerBarCap Worker"
BUT WHAT ABOUT THE GUY ON HERE THE OTHER DAY WHO WORKS IN THE MAIL ROOM FOR BARCAP SAYING THE DEAL WAS ABOUT TO BE DONE.. LOL THANK YOU FOR SOMEONE PUTTING A SENSIBLE COMMENT ON THIS FOR ONCE!(15)(19)
31 Jul 2010 16:19:28
All rumours are from conversations with Northern agent friends. I know Celtic fans hate me for it but here are my Scottish rumours for the week.
Celtic Fc Mc Geady still key to anything but if he decides to go abroad to Russia Celtic will use the money to bring in a striker – not Bellamy –and a CB IF HE STAYS HE WILL BE YOUR NUMBER 7 . If epl bound Celtic will sign Mc Fadden – he is desparate to go back and strut his stuff. Samaras will stay unless 2 million bid comes in.
Rangers FC – IT WILL ALL HAPPEN IN NEXT TWO WEEKS. If Bougherra goes Benaloune will be signed. If not the two South Africans will go to them . Hutton swap for Bougherra or loan is in progress or if no deal on that season long loan will be agreed Either way and I HAVE KNOWN FOR THREE WEEKS NOW HUTTON IS GOING BACK TO RANGERS.
HEALY IS AGREED IN PRINCIPLE and WELCOME starts his one week trial on Monday. Jelavic is now a £3 million target depends how much Walter has spare.
Loans – no youth loans coming in but one has been agreed for an experienced player from abroad. – not Gattuso.
Rangers have told Hull that the £1 million owed to them from Daniel Cousin signing will go to Court – Hull have just got 1.5 for Myrrhe so they might pay up. Bullard still available for loan – work it out..
Yorkie Lad(14)(20)
31 Jul 2010 14:58:57
LFC Takeover
I can tell you officially that the number of people who know whats going on regarding the LFC takeover is less than 10 at BarCap and a similar number at LFC. Some of us have seen the financial figures and can say that whilst the situation is precarious at LFC they are indeed nowhere near any talk of administration.
The only thing people who are not directly involved in the sales process can tell you is that activity has begun to dramatically increase as they have booked the meeting rooms more.
This could involve either the possible sale or a refinancing of the existing loans BUT I don't know and can only take an educated guess.
BarCap WorkerBarCap Worker(39)(52)
31 Jul 2010 15:03:42
Fulham Transfer Targets.
1.Bellamy
2.Nigel De Jong
3.Kompany(39)(57)
31 Jul 2010 15:04:01
To the fan who said they put bets on who the top four will sign, one problem with that mate, liverpool arent a top four team ! i will help you out. chelsea no one. man utd defour. arsenalmarchetti. TOTTENHAMsuarez(19)(45)
31 Jul 2010 15:11:48
The storm clouds are gathering once more over Villa Park with Learner taking direct control of player sales , aquisitions and contract negotiations.This will strain relations with MON who could return to Celtic, particularly after his comments earlier this week about his time at the club.(32)(51)
31 Jul 2010 15:12:54
Stephen Ireland is the reason David Gill flew back to England half way through Uniteds USA tour.(23)(58)
31 Jul 2010 15:17:08
Fernando torres to come out to the media on monday (The day he is returning to training) and commit his long term future to Liverpool.(49)(30)
31 Jul 2010 15:20:25
Is this site just full of liverpool fans? haha
Whats with the liverpool to sign ashley young and milner they can't afford them, young is happy at villa and milner will only go for money at city. They was in the st before hodgson came and because they got cole all of a sudden they are talking of gettin aguero etc rubbish ill tell ya!
Not too good at villa i must say though, O'neil won't be at villa park come next season i think due to the lack of funds this season and making no progress on the squad, the only possilble things happening at the moment are as followed:
Out:
Milner
LUKE Young
Sidwell
Beye
Shorey
Harewood
In:
Flamini
Mcgeardy :(
Keane
Maybe Ireland in a swap deal
This is just paper talk at the moment although O'neil has indicated himself his interest in the ireland duo of keane, mcgeardy and ireland but aslong as milner stays no buisness will be done apart from maybe keane.
Avfc(25)(38)
31 Jul 2010 15:31:35
ED anything in the rumours of Purslow bein at the Emirates Cup lookin to try an sign Michel Bastos of Lyon an Aiden Mcgeady of Celtic? {editor's note – I don't know to be honest, I haven't heard anything about that. I hope he is not looking at McGeady though!}(11)(27)
31 Jul 2010 15:37:11
Milner is about £10m – £12m worthy of player – a good utility player but not much more. If Villa rate him at £30m then they'll just have to keep him and he will not be happy. Liverpool offered about £16m for Barry when he was worth about £12m and they held out for £18m – they eventually got £12m (I think) from Citeh. I suspect O'Neill is as pig headed as he seems – overpricing players does not work.
You who wrote that you are an idiot!
We brought milner for 12m! He had a fantastic season for us did more than any of your players last season and the league table doesn't lie. He was pfa young player of the season and was in the team of the season that's another 10m added so that's 22m, he is a home grown player so an extra 2m so that's 24m, and he is in many peoples opinion our best player so we can add another 5m on to that, that's 29m, that's what villa have took into consideration we arnt gonna let our best player go for the price he is worth. In my opinion he is worth about 18m at most but we will make any team pay the odds for him and ashley young.
And also you muppet, you said milner wouldn't be happy, go and do some fckin research or stick to talking about who liverpool 'want' to sign but can't get. Milner has said himself that he will NOT force a transfer out of villa and if he stays he will give 110% his words not mine you complete muppet, stick to your own team before commenting on others because you really don't no what your talking about.
And since when has liverpool even enquired about milner? its either manchester city or aston villa for him end of story.
Talk about O'neil inflating the market also, 50 – 60m you want for torres? The player who i admit is fantastic when he isn't sitting on the bench injured! he had an awful world cup and season last year and he again is currently injured so why would someone pay 50 – 60m for him when they can get someone like aguero, higuain, suarez who have great strike rates for cheaper. We are doing the exact same thing your doing with torres so you answer that?? same applies to you saying our players arnt happy to be at villa when they have clearly stated they are, young wants a new contract? and milner said he will give his all? has torres said that? i remember the rumours that he wants out of liverpool and wants to go to chelsea correct me if im wrong?
Avfc(19)(32)
31 Jul 2010 15:41:03
Plymouth will offer Exeter 250k plus midfielder luke summerfield for Ryan Harley.
we won't ofload summerfield as he is in reids first team plans.(10)(19)
31 Jul 2010 15:42:23
No new striker at elland road today. Who will leeds sign, 7days before we start we need to get them in and have a understanding with becchio!(27)(13)
31 Jul 2010 15:44:47
In reply to:
"now to the guy who said munich won't sign ozil coz they have muller.didnt both of them played side to side in german national squad in world cup.neither of their presence affectd the other.so please don't talk st."
Mueller played on the right for Germany. That will not happen at Bayern because of a certain scar–faced frenchman and a dutch winger, both of whom happen to be quite good. Mueller played the whole season as a second striker behind Olic, meaning Ozil would have no place at Bayern. Also Bremen would not sell to them anyway. Get your head out your and watch football games once in a while before posting utter rubbish(17)(11)
31 Jul 2010 15:45:35
Doni to sign wayne thomas on a free and nigel ranger on loan from newcastle once they sign a striker
Nigel Ranger? Oh i know him..hes Nile's brother ;–)(6)(18)
31 Jul 2010 15:49:00
Just hear that Liverpool are interested in signing Steven Defour from Standard Liege and all talk about Petrov and Young from Aston Villa is a load of rubbish. Why wud Liverpool buy either of them?? Also Mascherano is on his way out.Rumours of a new striker coming in the next week and a half, Rossi is a no go as is Aguero. Expect Huntaaler as number 1 option(37)(12)
31 Jul 2010 14:15:24
Stoke City willing to cut the transfer fee for Dave Kitson to get rid of him – Pulis and him don't get on (putting it mildly). Bristol City will be back in for him as it now makes it possible to get Kitson within the pay structure offset by a good up front signing on payment. Kitson was Coppells primary target this season.(25)(8)
31 Jul 2010 14:18:24
Any Everton fc rumours ?(13)(22)
31 Jul 2010 14:21:21
Strong rumous coming from old trafford suggesting that Man utd and Werder Bremen have reached an agreement in the region of 18 million for mesut ozil (3 year contract) and he will join up with his new team mates as early as next week.
Repots also coming in is that he will get the famous number 7 shirt.(40)(39)
31 Jul 2010 14:29:51
Inside info from Southampton: Paul Wotton is in talks with Walsall, Pompey and Leyton Orient about a possible move, although he'd rather stay in the south making Walsall unlikely.
I've heard this from someone inside the club and don't know exactly how much truth there is to it, but we'll have to wait and see.(17)(11)
31 Jul 2010 14:36:51
Rangers just got georgie welcome on trial.if he doess well rangers will sign him(39)(19)
31 Jul 2010 14:40:21
Big Doncaster Rovers news!
Hi Jack here again, my source informs me that Micheal Mcindoe is down at the Keepmoat today to talk terms after the friendly with Sheffield Wednesday. I won`t reveal my source but it is 100% true as he works for the club(12)(12)
31 Jul 2010 14:42:33
Stephen Ireland will "not" be joining Man United out of respect for City. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Spurs, Everton and Fulham (to name a few) are all interested in him. So please you deluded United fans, stop talking nonsense!(31)(34)
31 Jul 2010 14:44:16
Just a thought on the Defour to LFC rumour, could it be Witsel being looked at instead of/aswel as Defour?? I believe he is a defensive midfielder by nature but has also played both left and right wing for Liege. Seems to fit in with Roy's ethos of versatile players.
Pat the Baker(22)(11)
31 Jul 2010 14:45:31
I am not claiming to be related to a cleaner who overheard a conversation or to have inside knowledge.
But gut feelings on this Liverpool will definately move for Defour from Standard Liege initial offer of 10 Million but i suspect will have to pay slightly more maybe in region of 12m.
Obv this will only happen with the sale of macherano, Liverpool may tho look to man city as lets face it with barry, de jong, vieira, toure and many others on there books surely they need to offload.
May be a cheeky Bid for barry for 15m just tto test the water, but more likely to go in for Ireland and Wayne Bridge.
Other than that I can only see Bids for Wingers as Joe Cole coming in for a central role we are short of pacey wingers when i say short i mean they have none. no one i can put my finger on but wouldn't mind seeing them go for hamburg's dutch youngster Elia very very pacey.(16)(13)
31 Jul 2010 14:45:46
Just heard a rumour, not sure as how accurate it is, may the ed could confirm it, but i've herad that Steven Defour is being eyed up as a replacement for Alberto Aquilani who roy hodgson does not seem to rate, he has been watching him closely for the 1st 3 games and isn't impressed. Defour would be much better suited to the fast paced Premiership than Aquilani. He is looking to flog him to juve, and is prepared to offer him in exchange for Poulsen. Not too keen on the signing of poulsen myself, but we do need someone to replace the Inter bound Mascherano, i'm hoping for Banega, but Anthony Annan from Rosenborg would also be a reasonable option an wouldn't cost too much. ed? YNWA
Kealy {editor's note – it certainly wouldn't surprise me if Aqualani was surplus to requirements, he never impressed the coaching staff last season. The little niggles he had were an excuse to leave him out. I haven't heard anything specific on it though.}(20)(24)
31 Jul 2010 14:54:41
Im a liverpool fan and i can't see defour joining lfc as bacon face has been keeping an eye on him all year (the get well soon bullste letter)..if anywhere he'll go to manure(14)(22)
31 Jul 2010 14:56:52
Roy was due to watch Standard Liege last night but he wasn't to watch Defour it was actually Axel Witsel who would be a replacement for MonsterMash because Witsel's natural position is defensive midlield but can also play on both wings
What do you think ED? {editor's note – that was my take on it too, but it is only a feeling as Roy is playing his cards close to his chest.}(22)(13)
31 Jul 2010 13:30:44
My dad works for a company called cemex they fix roads laying tar and he was workin on the motorway going down to england and he saw a range rover sport the license plate was ″healy″ david healy who is singning for rangers this is 100% true as he was at murray park remember to watch this space and remember name WALTERSMITHSBLUE&WHITEARMY TO WHOEVER SAID MCGEADY LEAVING FOR 15MILL IT IS ONLY 9.5 MIL. 3 IN A ROW HERE WE GO
David healy was only at murray park because rangers reserves played sunderland reserves that included healy, i hope we get him though.
WATP(14)(25)
31 Jul 2010 13:31:20
Hull City targets
John Bostock (Spurs) – 18 midfield – loan
Mark Randall (Arsenal) – 21 midfield – loan
João Miguel da Cunha Teixeira 'Moreno' (Vitoria de Guimaraesis) – 28 midfield – 400k euro's
Steve Morison (Millwall) – 26 striker – £600k(bid rejected)(9)(18)
31 Jul 2010 13:33:15
Heard from more than reliable Horsforth source that James Milner is going nowhere this transfer deadline.He had his head turned a bit in South Africa but will not be joining Man City.(13)(12)
31 Jul 2010 13:35:17
Roma's Ricardo Faty to have trial at Blackburn.
Mark Hughes is close to persuading Craig Bellamy to reject Spurs and Celtic for Fulham.
West Ham have rejected £9million bid for Stoke for Carlton Cole.
Options being considered as replacement for Mascherano at Liverpool if he leaves include Flamini, Defour and Parker however West Ham are demanding too much for Parker, who is becoming extremely dissullusioned with the owners and the way he feels he is being used by them to seem like hardmen, shown by ridiculous consideration of complaining about Spurs for merely bidding for him!.He will demand transfer publicly if this keeps up.(9)(12)
31 Jul 2010 13:47:29
LBs LFC have been Linked with.
Royston Drenthe – Real Madrid (9m)
Luke Young – Aston Villa (2.5m) – Gone To Fulham
Paul Konchesky – Fulham (2.5m)
Carlos Salcido – PSV (3m)
I'd like to know ed. Are any of these true and do you have any news on the LB situation? {editor's note – none as far as I know, and I don't have anything new, Roy is not rushing due to having Wilson and being impressed by Mavinga's performances for the French U19s. He is not going to spend over the odds for a left back.}(22)(9)
31 Jul 2010 13:50:55
I am a Brit who used to live in Belgium (hence the name) and still have loads of contacts over there.
Mbokani for Liverpool..forget it. If you are going to start rumours, make them believable. He signed for Monaco yesterday!
Dufour (who scored the equaliser last night for Standard) will sign for United IF he moves to England. This was from the man himself LAST SUMMER when I spoke to him in the players lounge at Stade Sclessin. He is on his way back from a major injury and has hardly played in 12 months.
He is a cracking player and was Genk's and Belgium's captain at 19 and Standard's at 21! The English game will suit him perfectly. He loves the Premiership and used to quiz me on it all the time. For the Record I am NOT a Liverpool supporter (or Rangers/Celtic) after all this site wouldn't exist if it wasn't for them!
Allez Mons.For Promotion this year to the Jupiler League!(20)(20)
31 Jul 2010 13:51:59
Hi
looks like mascherano will finally be making his move this transfer window.
mascherano to juventus – 15m + poulsen
wait for this to happen.
spurs are on the verge of signing a defender – not sure who and how much – any info guys
man city are apparently looking to bring in benzema from real madrid.
so i ask you this question, could there be a swap for robinho – benzema?
any view on this ed
shezypool(10)(25)
31 Jul 2010 13:57:12
A swap deal involving Anton Ferdinand and Alan Hutton looks likely because of Spurs are short on fit CBs for the start of the season, Sunderland have plenty of cover in that department, While Sunderland are needing a RB and are keen on having had Hutton on loan last season, The deal sould be completed by Thursday next week if personal terms are agreed.
F.T.M.(15)(15)
31 Jul 2010 13:57:54
Micheal Tounge is the shock signing at Elland Road!!
He will join next week on a free transfer from Stoke City following his release, he will wear number 18 at ER with Bruce wearing number 4.(18)(29)
31 Jul 2010 13:57:55
Watford to sign Troy Deeney for £500,000 plus add ons within the next few days.(9)(11)
31 Jul 2010 14:00:51
Its has been widely rumoured that Everton are weighing up a move for Ex–Wigan player Paul Scharner although they may face some competition from, Sunderland, Newcastle and Fulham(14)(15)
31 Jul 2010 14:01:46
"31 Jul 2010 11:31:52
Steven ireland is set to join arch rivals man utd after mancini confirmed ireland is not in his plans.
Ferguson is a long term admirer and ireland is a boy–hood united supporter.
Fee–7million
From a very reliable source."
I understand the link because he was a Utd supporter, is a decent AM and SAF needs one of those who's under the age of 30, but surely Mancini would not sell to Utd. Given the Tevez billboards, that should indicate the manner in which Cook in particular wants to build the rivalry.(20)(15)
31 Jul 2010 14:08:04
Any news on Wycombe Wanderers?(5)(11)
31 Jul 2010 12:43:21
More news from Ashton Gate. Jason Scotland due to sign on a season long loan from Wigan on Monday or Tuesday.(29)(16)
31 Jul 2010 12:46:35
Plymouth will offer Exeter 250k plus midfielder luke summerfield for Ryan Harley.(7)(16)
31 Jul 2010 12:50:21
Rangers can have khumalo for now but i am sure he will be singed by the big epl clubs next season.ed do you have any news on mokoena and tshabalala? {editor's note – no, sorry, I have not heard anything about either of them.}(9)(18)
31 Jul 2010 12:57:33
Crystal Palace rumour here, hardly ground shaking, but have it on good authority that George Burley's been looking at a few Colchester players, reportedly unhappy under the new management there.
Names involved appear to be Anthony Wordsworth and Marc Tierny as Burley looks to give the south London outfit a bit more depth.
Also looking for a third keeper and he may opt for Wes Foderingham formerly of Fulham or Ben Williams also at Colchester.
On a side note, Kemal Izzet is also reported to be wanting to leave Colchester and is being offered out to clubs but Palace have chosen not to look at him.(3)(10)
31 Jul 2010 13:07:18
Just seen benjani outside brighton but ive heard its news that he's going to southampton. also southampton want mk dons striker jermaine easter.
plymouth sign gary o'connor! undisclosed
west brom sign kris commons and want paul hayes!(13)(19)
31 Jul 2010 13:12:39
Steve Coppells Bristol City are ready to raid the loan market for premier league duo Jason Scotland and Patrick Van Aanholt from Wigan and Chelsea respectivley. Bristol City are also closing in on Swedish winger Marcus Olsson from Halmstads BK. Furthermore, Coppell is weighing up a substantial move for Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson.(31)(13)
31 Jul 2010 13:13:18
Hi Ed, hope you are well mate. You know my connections at the club. I know that DIC have made an offer for Liverpool and there is another interested party. Liverpool do not seem that impressed with DIC, so are not going to accept there offer. Not sure who the other party is and have no ideas of time lines but a takeover will happen in the next 8 weeks. Macca(13)(28)
31 Jul 2010 13:17:40
Arsenal will sign one of Mertesacker, Tasci and Zapata, and one of Frey and Marchetti. as much as we need one, i don't think a DCM will be signed.(23)(9)
31 Jul 2010 13:18:05
In reply to this:
"Standard Liege's Steven Defour will make an £8.5 million move to Liverpool on Monday paving the way for Javier Mascherano's Liverpool exit. The club have turned down an initial offer of £20 million from Inter Milan for the Argentine and are holding out for £28 million.
=v1="
No he won't, atleast not till SAF has had his say on the matter. Liverpool have no chance in hell of signing him if Utd really want him because Utd can comfortably outbid them and have the advantage of a good relationship between SAF and Defour. It is as good as a first refusal.
Defour signing for Liverpool is totally dependent on Utd getting Ozil. If Ozil chooses to go to Spain, Defour WILL be a Utd player(11)(24)
31 Jul 2010 13:25:39
Man city negotiating with everton for mikel arteta.cant reveal the source.
now to the guy who said munich won't sign ozil coz they have muller.didnt both of them played side to side in german national squad in world cup.neither of their presence affectd the other.so please don't talk st.(13)(25)
31 Jul 2010 15:23:24
In reply to Bungle the Ed. noted at 31 Jul 2010 09:52:10:
"......There will only be one other signing, I believe, and that is a central midfielder, one of Defour, Poulsen or possibly Banega. Defour will depend on United not going for him, we won't be able to compete with them after all the groundwork Fergie has put in....."
I am going to stick my neck out and say that it is my opinion that Liverpool will target Standard Liege's Axel Witsel, not Steven Defour, as a replacement for Mascherano. Not only can he play as a defensive midfielder he has an excellent goal scoring record. If they can prise hime away I think he would be an excellent buy. But what do I know?
Sharkey.
31 Jul 2010 14:09:43
Unsigned wrote at 31 Jul 2010 11:39:01:
"....Roy was also interested in Mbokani the foward that plays for Standard and with Torres being injured he could be looked at as a cover and also a prospect."
I would very much doubt that Mbokani would move to Liverpool. Monaco is his likely destination.
Sharkey.
31 Jul 2010 12:12:29
SPURS possible ins; PARKER, wants spurs (boy hood team) harry see's him as a driving force which thudd isn't and is one of the reasons spurs fans see him as the weak link? RICHARDS, harry sees him as all round cover and would start possibly as right back as ledley looks fit to partner dawson? one of either ASHLEYYOUNG or TURAN? harry wants young and is willing to offer KEANE, JENAS & BENTLEY? the stumbling block is the volume of their combind wages! one forward will be signed and its believed to be abig one?(16)(60)
31 Jul 2010 12:20:37
Any hearts fc rumours(7)(44)
31 Jul 2010 12:27:50
Banega and SWP in at anfield as soon as mascherano and kuyt are sold FACT!(22)(50)
31 Jul 2010 12:28:16
Ed – everyone seems eager to hear about the Liverpool takeover just as I am. People seem to have some information about the take over, but do you not think whoever the interested party that may be would have their own investment banker going through the books. You never seem to hear about that and surely if anyone has any genuine information than they will surely be aware of them too.
If BarCap are appointed for the sale then surely that would be on behalf on Liverpool FC to conduct the sale to find what is best in interest of the owners. This would not be in best interest of the buyer.
Just like you have said on numerous times that everything is done away from the club and no information can be found, i am surprised that numerous people claim to have information, which is truly made up or fantasised.
Again in my opinion next few signings will show how close Liverpool is to being taken over.
What do you think Ed? {editor's note – people like to seem like they are in the know, but very few are. The only way we will know if they really are is when the sale goes through they are proved right. Until then we just have to take everything with a pinch of salt.}(12)(25)
31 Jul 2010 12:38:15
31 Jul 2010 10:45:28
Hot off the press ! (always wanted to say that) Patrick Van Anholt to Bristol City on a season long loan from Chelsea. Signing on Monday.
Just to add that Forest and Leeds are also trying to sign him on loan, but Bristol City got in early and remain favourites.(53)(24)
31 Jul 2010 12:00:17
I can state that Hodgsen had defour watched last night (he couldn't get to the game himself though). There is also talk in the Echo that liverpool are currently going after Konchesky, which would be an awful peice of business; sell a young left back for five million, and to replace him, get someone who is (at best) just as bad, and several years older. Hopefully it is just a ploy to push the Figeroa deal, as the Echo openly states we were (and possibly still are) in the middle of negotiations with Figeroa(23)(37)
31 Jul 2010 12:02:09
R the LFC fans serious on this website??
Marek Hamsik? Did juve not have an astronomical bid for him rejected recently??
ED you look like the man to ask. I like a flutter and each year me and my mates bet on the transfers for the top four. So far im going with:
Chelsea – Ramires
Arsenal – Tasci
Man Utd – Ozil
LFC – Ruiz
Any better ideas?? will cut you in on my winnigns if your right!
Cheers Stuey {editor's note – I think you have a good chance with that bunch, though it maybe Subotic instead of Tasci, Ninis or Defour instead of Ozil and it could be one of about 6 players instead of Ruiz!}(12)(16)
31 Jul 2010 12:05:47
ED, do you think babel will leave liverpool in this summer? {editor's note – he is very unlikely to leave, he has been promised a chance to prove himself.}(22)(9)
31 Jul 2010 12:09:41
Ed any villa news for the incoming players? {editor's note – actually I think things are getting a little difficult there, Lerner is unhappy with MON's transfers and it is looking likely MON is going to struggle to keep his job.}(17)(10)
31 Jul 2010 11:31:52
Steven ireland is set to join arch rivals man utd after mancini confirmed ireland is not in his plans.
Ferguson is a long term admirer and ireland is a boy–hood united supporter.
Fee–7million
From a very reliable source.(48)(33)
31 Jul 2010 11:33:41
Hi ed , any news from leeds utd regarding the replacement for beckford? Lots of names being chucked about, none of which sound likely, we need another twenty goal plus striker, a loan from premiership would be good , but are they proven goal scorers . Any info would be good ! Regards genuine realistic leeds fan , mot ! {editor's note – I don't have any definite names, Leeds run a very tight ship and it is difficult to get any info.}(23)(10)
31 Jul 2010 11:38:20
Standard Liege's Steven Defour will make an £8.5 million move to Liverpool on Monday paving the way for Javier Mascherano's Liverpool exit. The club have turned down an initial offer of £20 million from Inter Milan for the Argentine and are holding out for £28 million.
=v1=(58)(29)
31 Jul 2010 11:38:35
Liverpool News.
Steven Defour will sign for £10m (€12.2m).Honestly I'm worried because I have a bad feeling that Defour won't stay back an he'll attack to much and leave HUGE gap for the opisition to run into.
Defour is normally used as a Box–to–Box midfielder, not a defensive mid.
What we need is either Lee Cattermole or Éver Banega.
And I also think Maynor Figueroa will be a flop and I think that Carlos Salcido should sign for £3m.
Then we would have a great team ;)
:Reina
Johnson :Carragher Agger :Salcido :
:Banega :
Gerrard:Aqua
Cole :Kuyt
Torres :
We would come 3rd at the least with this team ;)
From El Santo.(38)(60)
31 Jul 2010 11:39:01
Ed, You could be on to something. Although Masch is leaving Defour is being linked and me of all people would love to see him at anfield because to me his a great player BUT don't forget Roy was also interested in Mbokani the foward that plays for Standard and with Torres being injured he could be looked at as a cover and also a prospect.(22)(28)
31 Jul 2010 11:41:20
West Ham are set to sign both Loic Remy and Aleksander Hleb next week. Scott Parker has told the club he is keen to stay with the new arrivals and has been impressed by new manager Avram Grant who will also seal a move for Chelsea defender Paolo Ferreira to complete the Hammer's summer spending.
=v1=(35)(32)
31 Jul 2010 11:42:57
Expect Garvin, Stead out of Ipswich by the middle of next week more to follow Quinn when fit Pablo to stay due to wages .Expect to see the signings off Fullop, Yes Chopra and the loaning of a EPL midfield player for the season cressi in the know(13)(13)
31 Jul 2010 11:45:56
Have it from a very reliable source that Liverpool have formally enquired about the availability of Milner from Villa – However, Villa will not budge from their current valuation of £30m which, for a player who is far from world class, is way too much – Kuyt is expected to leave for a fee of around £12 – £15m and, lets be honest, Milner is not a great deal better, so the Reds will look elsewhere.
They also asked about Young, but were quoted the same ! If Villa are not careful, they are going to have a squad full of very unhappy, overpriced players who are not allowed to leave !What do you no the ashley young and james milner then personally? Have they told you there unhappy at villa? no i think not
Young has not mentioned liverpool once so your just making up things what you want to hear your an idiot, Young has made it clear through several papers and interviews that if villa lay a new contract on the table he will sign so id get some actual evidence of what you say before you do. Milner has also said that he will give 100% every game if he stays at villa because he is not trying to force a move, you just make youself look a fool because your in the same position as us, i can say you are gonna have an unhappy torres at your team? think about what you say idiot. You cannot afford young or milner so move on and sign luke young from us please.
AVFC(17)(26)
31 Jul 2010 09:52:10
A question for ED.Who do you think Liverpool will sign before the season starts
We all agree we need a left back and a top class striker.im not questioning your contacts as to be fair you jump on the rumours that are flying around
So who do you think we will sign ?
Bungle {editor's note – I think it will be a left back, I am hoping Lopez from Atletico but I think it is unlikely unless Nando has a word with him and convinces him to join. A striker/winger such as Ruiz, Hodgson likes utility players like that as it gives him options to change things around. There will only be one other signing, I believe, and that is a central midfielder, one of Defour, Poulsen or possibly Banega. Defour will depend on United not going for him, we won't be able to compete with them after all the groundwork Fergie has put in. I believe that will be the most amount of signings Liverpool will make – Roy might not even get all 3 in, but he won't be looking for more than that.}(31)(21)
31 Jul 2010 10:01:08
"Liverpool Swoop For Defour"
Roy Hodgson is eying a possible move for the Manchester United target Steven Defour. Roy Hodgson is set to lose Argentinian Mascherano and eyes Defour and Juve star Poullsen.
I remember being linked with Poullsen as a replacment for Alonso so I can't see this happening. I would much rather see an English midfielder if we need one. I would rather spend the £20mil+ we get for Masch on a WORLD CLASS STRIKER.(55)(42)
31 Jul 2010 10:22:30
Barnsley eyeing up one of either darius vassell or benjani to wear there number 9 shirt n now for my team doni to sign wayne thomas on a free and nigel ranger on loan from newcastle once they sign a striker(17)(51)
31 Jul 2010 10:23:15
Alexander Hleb looks set to be leaving Barcelona for a fee of around £5 million.
West Ham and Fulham are interested in buying Hleb.(40)(22)
31 Jul 2010 10:27:19
The centre back arsenal will be either one of Diakhite or Tasci or maybe both but if we sign one then we will sign Vertonghen aswell he will play alongside Song and Suply Defensive cover(43)(16)
31 Jul 2010 10:45:28
Hot off the press ! (always wanted to say that) Patrick Van Anholt to Bristol City on a season long loan from Chelsea. Signing on Monday.(6)(28)
31 Jul 2010 11:03:00
Any rumours about LEEDS UTD unveiling a striker at today's friendly against wolves ?? you heard anything ED! great site m8 {editor's note – I haven't heard anything specific, just rumour that a striker is about to join.}(17)(28)
31 Jul 2010 11:15:15
Southampton are in talks with Arsenal over their 18 year–old defensive midfielder, Emmanuel–Frimpong. If he joined it would be on a season long loan. Full story in The Sun and The Daily mail.(44)(17)
31 Jul 2010 11:22:48
Arsenal are to make at least another 3 signings before the window shuts. A GK and 2 defenders are coming in. AW could also move for a couple of midfielders.
GK– This will be Sebastien Frey. Fiorentina have just bought Boruc and say both will fight for the number 1 spot but Wenger will move for Frey and he is the right age at 30 to help bring the younger keepers through so they will be hitting their peak when he leaves. The reason they will move for Frey is because Cagliari have upped their asking price from 6 mil to 12 mil and of course Arsene isn't willing to pay that.Frey will come in for around 8 million.
DEF– Pers Mertasacker will sign for Arsenal for 11 million the only thing holding up the deal is that Arsene is looking at the possibility of bring Ozil with him.
The other defender is Cristian Zapata from Udinese. He can cover any where along the back four and is only 23 and with his contract up in 2012 Udinese are looking to move him on for 10–12 million but Juve are also very intressed in him.
MID– This one won't happen until after the season starts if it happens at all. Nigel De Jong from Man City could be signed in the last week of the transfer window.With Ozil iv heard Wenger really wants him but it will be like the Arshavin deal after the Euros he wants to wait until January to let the World Cup hype die down but if someone does make a concrete offer for Ozil id expect Wenger to go for him as well.
Thats the only players Arsenal will possibly sign this window. No strikers will be bought in unless AW has a change of heart after the season kicks off but that's very unlikely.
As for Fabregas I do believe he will stay for 1 more season. If Ozil comes in during this window or the January 1 he is his replacement though I wouldn't expect Arsene to be spending big to replace him as he has Nasri, Ramesy, Wilshire who could all step up. The only other name that is being linked that could replace him is Honda from CSKA. Only heard on sites like these that he would go to Arsenal so nothing concrete about him.(37)(27)
31 Jul 2010 11:27:16
30 Jul 2010 18:21:21
"30 Jul 2010 16:32:09
Said ages ago Christian Poulsen will join Liverpool. and I will say it again "CHRISTIAN POULSEN TO LIVERPOOL" . imminent
Liver_bird"
Two things;
1 – His agent doesn't seem to agree if the quotes from Calcionews24.com are to be believed.
2 – If you said something "ages ago" was due to be imminent, surely if you were right it would have happened by now.(23)(40)
31 Jul 2010 11:28:18
I recently worked with a rangers scout of some 20yrs, a lot of these guys work at a certain level within clubs and are often unaware of who the clubs are targeting. Believe it or not it's not unusual for there to be Celtic minded people within the rangers scouting network tipping of Celtic about who rangers are looking at, I'm talking youth level here. In fact I'm told that up until fairly recently this was a real problem at ibrox. However this scout told me that Scott brown was desperate to sign for rangers but the money Celtic where offering was nearly double what rangers would offer.(60)(99)
31 Jul 2010 11:28:37
Alan hutton back to rangers on loan and david healy all but sorted, , rangers looked superb v athens and just need a goalscorer, , have faith in walter(66)(97)
31 Jul 2010 11:28:54
Liverpool FC:
Hodgson playing hardball over Masch is great as Rafa valued him at 50m so why should we sell for any less than 30m?
This will lead to Inter turning their immediate attention to Kuyt. Expect confirmation of a bid next week. In a Dutch paper interview it was confirmed that Rafa was in contact with Dirk during the WC wishing him well etc and they have a massive mutual affection for one another.
Hodgson realises this and is braced for this bid and is happy to listen to offers over 12m as he wants to bring in genuine pace on RW.
What are your thoughts ED? Is 12 m good business for a 30 yr old Dirk who prob doesn't have the pace or skill for a RM start every week?
Jazzman {editor's note – I would snap their hands off for 12m, he is a trier but not good enough ability wise.}(36)(40)
31 Jul 2010 07:26:30
Players who have played in European qualifiers this week are not cup tied unless their club reach the group stages of their respective cups, so if a player plays in Europa league and the team does not qualify for group stages they can then sign for and play in europe for another club, if they are sold and club qualifiies for group stage they are cup tied.(19)(14)
31 Jul 2010 07:50:51
Celtic Brum Wigan
McGeady off to Moscow, Mcfadden off to Celtic and N'Zogbia to Brum. Everyone is happy except Wigan but who really cares about them?(44)(39)
31 Jul 2010 07:53:24
Wittigham to sign for Burnley FC(26)(64)
31 Jul 2010 08:13:09
Have it from a very reliable source that Liverpool have formally enquired about the availability of Milner from Villa – However, Villa will not budge from their current valuation of £30m which, for a player who is far from world class, is way too much – Kuyt is expected to leave for a fee of around £12 – £15m and, lets be honest, Milner is not a great deal better, so the Reds will look elsewhere.
They also asked about Young, but were quoted the same ! If Villa are not careful, they are going to have a squad full of very unhappy, overpriced players who are not allowed to leave !
Liverpool will look to Man City, who need to cut the number of players massively, so do not be surprised to see offers for some of following: Ireland (£6m) Bridge (£5m) Richards (£8m) Bellamy (£5m) Johnson (£3m) Santa Cruz (£7m) Lescott (£8m) & Barry (£8m).
All (with the exception of Johnson) experienced premier league performers who will do a good job – Personally, hope we land Bridge, Lescott, Barry and Bellemy but doubt it would be all of them!(25)(48)
31 Jul 2010 08:18:26
Celtic News
Stipe Pletikosa (Loan 1 Year)
Curtis Davis (Loan 6 months)
Kelvin Wilson (£1.3 million)
Nicky Shorey (£1.5 million)
James McFadden (£3.5 million)
Craig Bellamy (Loan 6 months)
Celtic will sell both McGeady and Brown to Spurs for a combined fee of around £12.5 million.
Other Sales will be –
Samaras £1 million
Rasmussen £1 million
Loovens £1.5 million
Hinkel £1.75 million
This will leave Celtic £5 million in profit from Purchases/Sales. Very good business.
Source is Ex Celtic player who is going to replace John Clark as kitman in he next few days.
Proposed Starting 11
Pletikosa GK
Cha RB Davis CB Hooiveld CB Shorey LB
Juarez CM Kayal DCM Ledley CM
Bellamy RF Fortune F McFadden LF
Reserve 11
Zaluska
Wilson K Wilson Rogne Mulgrew
Crosas
Ki Maloney
McCourt
Murphy Hooper(28)(69)
31 Jul 2010 08:24:05
Either Cahill Shawcross or Upson who will Arsene sign Next?? He also needs AkinveevChampionship Bristol City are now a very good bet for championship.Ed.Whats happening with Huntlaar all whispers gone quiet, I remember last yr telling you Mulenstien at man u seen him as the next Nistlerooy minus the long face.Id rather liverpool got him as i see him as a good English style strikerBig sam is signing Faty.Fergie shat himself when he heard and rang Rooney straght away. If Birmingham sign Insomnia(Nzogbia) then Wigan will be down before Xmas.SMF(13)(31)
31 Jul 2010 08:53:53
Birmingham city news
brum are going to make an improved bid for
wigan winger charles nzogbia(31)(10)
31 Jul 2010 08:56:53
Roy hodgson was supposedly watching Steven defour last night, is there any truth in this ed? Also do you think we will sign any of Wayne bridge, arda turan, marek hamsik, huntelaar or remy? {editor's note – he was supposed to be at the game, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was Defour he was watching. Though I do think in this instance it was. I don't think any of those players will be joining Liverpool.}(34)(20)
31 Jul 2010 09:28:15
Chelsea has openly put the following players on the market:
Jack Cork : Swansea, Leeds , Cardiff, Burnley all interested but Chelsea are holding out for more money and are looking to sell or loan to a Premier League.
Scott Sinclair
Michael Mancienne
Franco Di Santo
Clubs are finding it hard to match , Scott, Michael's and Franco's money.(24)(9)
31 Jul 2010 09:45:35
30 Jul 2010 17:31:16
30 Jul 2010 15:53:35
Liverpool FC
Wigan have completed the signing of Stam who plays at LB (source Skysports). If the comments of figueroa's agent is considered then it would seem that liverpool are closing in to sign him. The fee is touted in the region of 8 million euros (5.5 million pounds).
What do you think ED?
Sense And Logic. {editor's note – more chance of him than there ever was of Young signing!}
(4) (3) i'm getting the feeling Ed you really didn't want Young to sign for Liverpool!! ;)
Big rumours doing the rounds about Huddlestone and Poulsen replacing Masch.
Rennie {editor's note – I just knew it wasn't happening, amazing how the papers make up lies and people believe them. Then when they backtrack on the lies and make up new ones people still believe them.}
Yeah well done Ed you got that one right. You seem to have contacts with the scouting dept at Liverpool. Do you know anything about this new rumour of Defour??
I hope so, he really is the real deal, scouted by many of the big clubs and is a mix of Masch and Alonso, so would be ideal (in my opinon!)
Rennie
p.s. Ed keep up the good work – great site! {editor's note – all I know is that Roy went to see Defour's side play last night. He had made no decision on him before then, so it will probably depend on if he likes what he sees. That is if it really is Defour he went to watch!}(32)(12)
31 Jul 2010 09:48:27
Couple of Man City rumors here
Ghanaian sensation Asamoah Gyan has been spotted in Manchester, my Dad's mate is a gardener in Wilmslow and has spotted Gyan viewing a house with his missus, it's related to City because Gary Cook was in the car that Gyan got out of, look for him to put pen to paper sometime next week!
Also, the younger brother of Wesley, Rodney Sneijder may be on his way to Manchester, he has been heard discussing possible moves to England, with City being one of them!(8)(35)
31 Jul 2010 01:29:34
Chritian pulhac to rangers is paper talk but jelavic is close, walter is very keen to get this boy. usual posturing going on, his club asking for 3.5m will probably go for half. rangers have cooled thier interest in belahoune will be interesting to see if celtic follow it up. all sorts of rumours going round about david murrays reinvolvement remember this is smiths last season, do you really believe he would throw him to the wolves. they will both bow out together with another treble. his ego has been bruised once too often? expect hutton on loan and at least three new signings of first team quality.(41)(40)
31 Jul 2010 01:32:04
30 Jul 2010 23:35:06
Michael Tounge to sign for Rangers tue/wed, along with Cristian Pulhac.
Khumalo and mphela are no go'ers due to mphela's calf strain.
Utaka and Jelavic are both just 'Paper Talk' as both would cost way to much, Utaka's wages alone would cripple us and Jelavic's transfer fee would be in excess of 3.5/4 million.
Bougherra WILL remain in Glasgow for one more season.
McFadden looks set for switch to Celtic, With Lennon confirming a 'Substantial' bid for McGeady has been tabled. (Would imagine Spartak Moscow).
Can't wait untill the transfer window is firmly closed and both SPL and EPL get underway.
Rangers 3 in a row. (How fitting would it be for 'The Gaffer').
Manchester City for EPL.
All the best fellow footie fans
Why would Mphelas calf strain have anything 2 do with Khumalo signing? According to reports, weve already opened up talks with Khumalos reps about a move.
James McFadden has confessed hes a Celtic fan but he wouldn't consider moving back to glasgow because of the 'goldfish bowl'.
Jelavic– the bid has been increased 2 2m plus add ons taking it to 3m. Waiting on rapid vienna making a decision.
Pulhac– Dinamo Bucharest rate him at 600K so hopefully we can make it happen. Personally I would play him as a left midfielder with big sisi papac sitting behind him as cover.
As for gredy mcgeady, he says he favours a move to the epl– Villa, Bham or another mediocre team willing to pay over the odds on a average player. Russian clubs usually have a clause in contracts that a foreigner must learn russian within 4–6 months. Mcgeady can barely speak english with that big ol' chin!
Da Q Man(36)(37)
31 Jul 2010 01:39:11
My dad works for a company called cemex they fix roads laying tar and he was workin on the motorway going down to england and he saw a range rover sport the license plate was ″healy″ david healy who is singning for rangers this is 100% true as he was at murray park remember to watch this space and remember name WALTERSMITHSBLUE&WHITEARMY TO WHOEVER SAID MCGEADY LEAVING FOR 15MILL IT IS ONLY 9.5 MIL.. 3 IN A ROW HERE WE GO(28)(50)
31 Jul 2010 02:01:56
Shorey, hamsik and santa cruz in at anfield(44)(65)
31 Jul 2010 02:50:16
Not really transfer news but a 17 year old Spanish lad Liverpool signed a while back (Jesus 'Suso' Fernandez) has been training with the first team and apparently impressed Hodgson. Expect him to be in the squad on Sunday.
InsideR(44)(24)
31 Jul 2010 03:21:15
J.Hart to fulham, arsenal will agree terms for schwarzer soon, good move all round and huges will look to get more players from city if possible(25)(7)
31 Jul 2010 03:21:26
Donovan will sign for Everton for 12 million.
Pienaar to Arsenal or Spurs 12–14 million
Yobo Newcastle 5 million
Yakabu Stoke or West Ham 8 million
OzScouse(31)(56)
31 Jul 2010 03:32:52
Some facts about Villa's spending.
Randy Lerner expressed that Villa will operate a sell to buy policy on top of any available funds already agreed with O'Neill. There was no comment that money was not available, just that further control measures have been added to prevent spending £4–10 million on players and not utilise or play them. Harewood, Shorey, Sidwell, Beye, Davies to name disaster signings.
Lerner has taken control of transfers in terms of agreeing fees, releasing O'Neill to do what he is paid for, manage the team he has got. O'Neill will get involved in transfers once fees and wages are agreed.
Villa and Man City have agreed £27m for James Milner despite Martin O'Neill claiming there are no developments. The issue is how this figure is paid with Man City wanting to pay £18m+ Ireland. I'm led to believe that Villa want the money to pursue their interest in McGeady. The twist in the tail here is that Villa actually want Ireland but will try a last minute purchase. Also expect Luke Young and Steve Sidwell at Fulham as early as next Wednesday for a combined fee of £5.5m. Curtis Davies will go to Liverpool, Beye back to Newcastle, Shorey to West Ham, with Reo Coker and Heskey staying and seeing out there contracts. What you think ed? {editor's note – I don't know much about the names in and out of Villa (other than McGeady), but I do know you are mostly right about Lerner being unhappy with some of MON's moves in the transfer market and taking tighter control over things.}(30)(21)
31 Jul 2010 04:53:01
Arsenal have pulled out of deals over Tasci and Marchetti. The asking prices were said to be to high. 18million for Tasci and 12million for Marchetti.
This again puts Mark Schwarzer higher on Arsenal's list of targets but Arsenal are said to be enquiring about the availability of the current Ajax and Dutch number 1 goal keeper. As far as centre backs go Arsenal are said to be placing a bid for Mertasacker.(29)(14)
31 Jul 2010 06:52:20
Michael ball been speaking to Cardiff but will have trial at Blackpool next week(23)(23)
31 Jul 2010 10:39:16
It looks like Hatem Ben Arfa may be on his way to Hoffenheim after coach Ralf Rangnick was in Marseille to discuss the transfer. It seems now that Ben Arf's options all lie in Germany with no interest remaining from Newcastle or any of the French sides.
At no time have Everton approached Marseille over the player. It would appear that Marseille are willing to accept a bid as low as euro 5M for Ben Arfa.
Sharkey.
Believable (92) Unbelievable (0)
31 Jul 2010 00:13:21
Hi ed do you know if there's any truth in the poulsen coming lfc way rumour or have the press just recycled an old story? {editor's note – it was a direct quote from Juventus that Liverpool are interested in him. But having him watched is a long way from signing him. He was seen as the cheap option.}(35)(20)
31 Jul 2010 00:14:59
Areet Ed pal,
Just wanna say I think this site is brilliant because you can really get an idea on the realistic rumours, whilst have a laugh at the others being mentioned!
Seriously though ED, I just wanted to know
. Any news on Ever Banega? (This boy has talent and i would love to see him replacing MonsterMash)
. Takeover latest?
. Please re–assure me ED..Tell me Luke Young was for back up and not first 11!!
. Degan, Insua, Aurelio, Riera and now looks like Mash need to be replaced.So what are we waiting for?? {editor's note – I don't believe there was ever any bid for Young from Liverpool, Hodgson was interested in him while at Fulham, but it was well known that he wanted a return to London, hence Roy's interest then. I am sure that the one team that made a bid for him will be the team he signs for. I have not heard anything on Banega, but, until Mash is sold, the money is not there to afford him anyway, hence Roy casting an eye over Poulsen.}(39)(14)
31 Jul 2010 00:32:21
Hearts
jeffries must be sick hartley now captain of aberdeen a club going only one way under mcgee downwards bryson stuck with crap killie, once again a hearts boss being ruled by a guy that cares very little for the club now .., wake up romanov buy now, bryson velicka, neilson, bednar, skachel, brellier, goodwillie, any 4 of this lot could help hearts win the spl don't sit on your hands romanov buy up the best there is in scotland for hearts to become champions(10)(38)
31 Jul 2010 00:34:24
Arsenal have offered £1mil to Liverpool for Damien Plessis. This is 100% true! The story will appear in the news of the world on Sunday.(46)(45)
31 Jul 2010 00:46:27
Ian Doyle from the Daily Post is reporting that Liverpool have turned to Steve Defour to fill the Mascherano sized hole in their midfield. Potential transfer fee is quoted as £10m.(45)(26)
30 Jul 2010 23:41:54
30 Jul 2010 21:44:18
"if people check what i've stated through the past you'll see that I've been consistant.
Mr Broughton"
I totally agree with you. Your bullsh!t has been consistent from day 1 :)
G&H were never part of the sale process after RBS stepped in with Barcap. Either you have been away too long to know this fact or you are a living in your own world. All this crap about Hicks wanting the stadium construction contract is bo!!ocks.
RBS took over full control of the sale process (as an alternative to LFC going into administration) as a result of G&H defaulting on their loan agreement. Mr Broughton, you have no contacts or inside info. You are making an @ss out of yourself.
iagree too,
i was informed/lead to believe that to prevent the outcome of lfc failing to pay the current interest repayments, the bank RBS agreed to extend the loan on the grounds that h&g "signed" off any rights to participate/have any part of the sale or any guarantee of profits after its process was completedhence the statement from mr broughton himself, "this will not just go to the highest bidder. its now about the best package for lfc."
for this fact i never really bother listening to anyone on here(original post as example) who talks about the sale process and mentions those wkers in the same sentence. as its guaranteed to be only an uneducated guess!
s.p(33)(12)
30 Jul 2010 23:46:11
Confirmed earlier this evening:
Boaz Myhill signs a 3 year contract with West Brom. Baggies pay Hull £1.5 Million.(44)(16)
30 Jul 2010 23:47:14
Sorry if already asked today by someone else:
Editor – any southampton news? {editor's note – nothing new yet today mate.}(11)(21)
30 Jul 2010 23:49:57
Editor–please tell me its not true that barnsley are interested in marlon king. Don, t want him at my club. And have you any news on west brom striker chris wood signing on season loan. thanks. {editor's note – I haven't heard of Barnsley showing any interest in him, but I don't believe he is able to return to professional football just yet. Shame he will ever be able to return in my opinion. As for Wood I have no new news, I don't know if any Baggies fans can tell me different, but my info was that he was not going to be considered for loan until the club had made a few more signings.}(12)(19)
30 Jul 2010 23:54:44
Roy hodgson is ready to make a bid for standard liege's steven defour.The Liverpool boss was due to watch midfielder Steven Defour in Belgium last night and is considering a £10million bid for a player.looks like the mascherano deal will happen very soon as he is not in the squad for the Borussia Moenchengladbach game tomorrow. any thoughts on this proposed deal ED
ngs77 {editor's note – I will just be glad to be rid of Mash. As for Defour, I am shocked that Fergie seems to be ready to let him slip through his fingers, and extremely worried.}(27)(27)
31 Jul 2010 00:06:38
Benjani to follow David James to Bristol City on a one year contract + further year option.(47)(38)
31 Jul 2010 00:07:58
In San Carlo's in Liverpool tonight and seen Insua and Gerardo Bruna. Got a pic with Insua outside after the meal (am not putting it on. Your not seein my ugly mug) I asked him if he was going to fiorentina and he said he was staying. I said really and he said yeah. I even asked him what number he is going to be after Wilson taking 22. He said he doesn't know. The thing is though I don't believe him. I hope he stays.(21)(47)
30 Jul 2010 23:35:06
Michael Tounge to sign for Rangers tue/wed, along with Cristian Pulhac.
Khumalo and mphela are no go'ers due to mphela's calf strain.
Utaka and Jelavic are both just 'Paper Talk' as both would cost way to much, Utaka's wages alone would cripple us and Jelavic's transfer fee would be in excess of 3.5/4 million.
Bougherra WILL remain in Glasgow for one more season.
McFadden looks set for switch to Celtic, With Lennon confirming a 'Substantial' bid for McGeady has been tabled. (Would imagine Spartak Moscow).
Can't wait untill the transfer window is firmly closed and both SPL and EPL get underway.
Rangers 3 in a row. (How fitting would it be for 'The Gaffer').
Manchester City for EPL.
All the best fellow footie fans.(72)(111)
30 Jul 2010 23:35:58
Defour will be a liverpool player end of next week.very reliable source.(224)(70)
30 Jul 2010 23:37:56
To any and all liverpool fans that think warnock is coming back to you, you are delusional but nicky shorey is available and roy is an admirer as took him on loan to fulham last season my cousin is in portugal and is one of the reserve players 4 villa and has confirmed that nicky spoke to roy this week vtid(37)(165)