Football Rumours Archive August 08 2010
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08 Aug 2010 20:04:25
Hi, i have some transfer news that Shaun Wright–Phillips and Peter Crouch will be joining liverpool. I personaly think that Wright–Phillips is making a good descision because Man city won't give him a place because they can't control their money and Crouch should be having a change of scenery because as a Man U fan I think Liverpool will become stronger than ever this season.(75)(37)
08 Aug 2010 20:06:33
Players on the move to new clubs this week:
Kerrea Gilbert – Derby
Wilfred Bouma – Coventry
Mickael Silvestre – Fulham(9)(32)
08 Aug 2010 19:36:46
Newcastle United are rumoured to be interested in making a last gasp bid for Portsmouth attacking midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng. The former Tottenham man is currently a target for Serie A sides Genoa and Lazio but the south coast side is waiting to see which side is willing to offer most for the Ghana international so as to help ease their financial woes.(28)(29)
08 Aug 2010 19:41:43
"The Old Trafford boss was at Craven Cottage on Saturday to watch a pre–season friendly between Fulham and the playmaker's club, Werder Bremen, to add to reports that he is preparing a bid for the World Cup ace.
But after United's 3–1 victory over Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday, Ferguson said that he was only in London on a scouting mission ahead of a Premier League trip to the banks of The Thames on 22nd August.
The Scot admits he is an admirer of Ozil, who has previously said that he would relish the opportunity to move to England, but he insists that he is happy with his current squad.
Asked about his trip to Fulham, Ferguson told Sky Sports 1: "I was there to look at Fulham.
"Ozil is interesting a lot of teams but at this moment I trust the ones I've got. I've got a really good squad of players.""
So.. When will United be signing Ozil?(36)(18)
08 Aug 2010 19:45:56
My cousin just texted me. Says he's been talking to wba's james morrison. He said milner will be at city tomorrow and then villa will move for mcgeady who has been using sparyak interest to get villa moving. Don't know how he knows this or whether it's true.
Ben Bhoy 1916(19)(41)
08 Aug 2010 19:49:29
Cardiff city to buy either marlon harewood or marlon king, and also olifinjana from hull? bellamy to join if man city get milner and need to trim squad!(10)(32)
08 Aug 2010 19:49:29
Nottingham Forest will indeed sign Whittingham and Pratley this week, as Mark Arthur's clever statements have made it untenable for them to remain where they are. Despite both clubs wanting the positive PR of seemingly trying to keep hold of their stars, both players have made their representatives perfectly aware of how they feel, and it's those representatives, at the players' request, who have voiced their desire to Forest.
Tapping up by the way, is when you talk to a player without a club's permission, not when a players' representative volunteers a players' position on a possible move to a new club. It's exactly why the Fabregas saga rages on unpunished, Forest and Arthur have done nothing wrong, now get over it all you Swansea and Cardiff fans getting annoyed that your star players want to leave, and casting baseless accusations.(27)(13)
08 Aug 2010 19:50:11
04 Aug 2010 21:12:05
To all Man'ure fans
This is my 1st rumour so i'll tell you what i heard!
I have a good friend who is the cousin of 2 Man'ure players they are also brothers so you know who i'm talking about and he says that Ozil is seriously considering a move to Old Trafford. The reason being is that Bayern (his 1st choice) are not willing to pay what Werder Bremen want for him and apparently he's asking for to much wage's if Bayern agree a fee. Take what you want from this like i said it's just a rumour.
I really hope it is a rumour as he is a quality player and as you can see i support the greatest team in the history of English Football.
Blair Mayne YNWA(15)(12)
I posted this on Wed 4th August at 21.12!
Now i have been told by the same source that Ozil will sign for MAN'URE this week IF not then next week 100% (the reason old whiskey nose was at the Fulham game) as reported in the tabloids Saturday.
When this is Offically announced all you MAN'URE fans will BOW and pay HOMAGE to all us LFC fans who even know more about your Debt ridden, Prawn Sandwich eating and ON THE WAY DOWN CLUB than you do.
Blair Mayne YNWA(12)(22)
08 Aug 2010 19:59:15
There will be a press conference at tottenham hotspur later this week to announce a signing or possibly signings.(19)(18)
08 Aug 2010 19:59:54
Tom Cleverley will be staying at O/T Fergie dosent want to put him out on loan .
Archie.(23)(10)
08 Aug 2010 20:03:03
Steve coppell will unveil the signing of out of favour man city striker Benjani tommorrow bristol city need a striker desperatley after vokes got injured yesterday(10)(15)
08 Aug 2010 19:04:45
To the idiot who said Ricardo Quaresma would be heading to Liverpool, he has already signed for Besiktas so that's highly unlikely. Manchester United will not be making anymore signings, and despite all of the speculation surronding Oziel he will stay at Werder Bremen and see out his contract. No news on Liverpool as the takeover looks highly unlikely to be concluded before September. No i'm not Glen Johnsons best mate, or Rooneys butler or the Bird Crouchie has been doign the dirty with but i am currently studying Sports Journalism at University and have had work experience at many papers and a few clubs so i hear things and have credible sources, one being my tutor who is a very successful Sports Journalist. OC(43)(34)
08 Aug 2010 19:06:38
ARSENAL NEWS:
Pepe Reina going to Arsenal for 25 mil? Don't be stupid Wenger wouldn't even spend that on an outfield player, plus he has confidence in hes own keepers, if Arsenal were to sign a keeper it would be Igor Akinfeev of CSKA Moscow for around 15 mil, Arshavin is close mates with Igor and the keeper dreams of a move to Arsenal. All the toxic smoke which is flowing through moscow might effect the deal also.
Arsenal will sign another defender and it could be Zapata if Udinese will agree of a deal for around 13 mil which could be unlikely but possible. Arsenal will then look to Tasci or Spahic. I think Spahic could be a little more likely.
Arsenal won't sign more than 2 first team squad players, mayb a few younger talents.
Any deal involving Manchester City would have to involve a deal with Theo Walcott which will not happen. Walcott will step up the gear this season and start to play through the middle more often where he is natural.(68)(17)
08 Aug 2010 19:07:46
Could this surprise signing of Newcastle be Carlton cole??
Anyone any ideas??(18)(30)
08 Aug 2010 19:10:58
08 Aug 2010 17:06:27
I work at Manchester Airport and today Torino FC boarded a flight back to Turin, on the same flight was Mame Biram Diouf. Could just be coincidence or maybe a loan move? Also Kamil Zayatte flew to Paris.
Mame Biram Diouf is on loan at Blackburn and scored on his debut. . So it wasn't him. . Maybe you saw a young Michael Jackson. . Cha Mon'. . .!(15)(22)
08 Aug 2010 19:11:56
I work at Manchester Airport and today Torino FC boarded a flight back to Turin, on the same flight was Mame Biram Diouf. Could just be coincidence or maybe a loan move? Also Kamil Zayatte flew to Paris.
The same Mama Briam Diouf that went on a seasom long loan to Blackburn and scored on his debut in his first friendly match???(8)(19)
08 Aug 2010 19:13:45
Celtic will sign 1 or 2 of the following players
Bellamy (most likely if McGeady goes)
Koren (if he would would like to play in Scotland)
Joe hart (season loan deal if he does not get star at man city and given is tempting him into it)
Choppra (is not liking times at Cardiff because of their financial situation like a certain other club with no players to buy and having to sell to keep the bank happy but also because he would like to link up with Joe Ledly) and i doubt this next one but. .
Giovanni dos Santos (possibly a loan but i doubt it, but keane is trying to talk him into it.
celtic bhoy(37)(36)
08 Aug 2010 19:14:44
Rite folks celtic update here listen to this keane not signing no great lose a have ben a celtic for life and went under o neil hes a poor mans larsson , sorry he isn't as good, bellamy mite sign but for 65K plus 5k appearence 5k for every goal he scores to dear and to injury prone so to big a gamble for that kind of money, mc fadden would be a good signen for scottish football and europa league, st ledger is a title winning capture as is ramis sol bamba ( remember balde) celtic will sign jason roberts from blackburn big sam and lennon discussed it to day 100% remember fans keep faith under mowbury we won all friendlys and wembley cup and won nothen from start of season onwards, lennon will get treble give side time to gel folks hail hail(25)(41)
08 Aug 2010 19:15:55
To the person who wrote this – "08 Aug 2010 13:54:25
My mate just rang me and he is at the community shield and he said he spotted mesut ozil in one of the boxes, What is he doing there is anyone's guess.
I persume he could be signing for chelsea or man utd?"
Well, Ozil must have a double because he was at Werder Bremen's "Day Of The Fans" this afternoon. How do I know? Well, if you go to Werder's website, there is a video of the event you can watch (after registering). At precisely 1hr and 4 minutes in, the announcer introduces Ozil and he walks to the stage to join his team mates.
So if he is signing for United, it's not imminent.(22)(21)
08 Aug 2010 19:19:24
"upson may be sold if he doesn't agree in principle to a new deal shortly, curtis davies will be lined up as a replacement if he goes (an enquirey has been made about samba but he will cost in excess of 10m so i doubt that will happen)"
Don't expect that. He's out injured and if he does become fit, he'll stay at Villa with both Cueller and Collins possibly out for the month (will definitely miss the first game) and Dunne is having a scan on his knee who also could miss the first game.(8)(9)
08 Aug 2010 19:27:42
In reply to this:
"I love how people on here put definitive timelines on their nonsense to make it seem more believable. Ed can u please tell me the people on here that know what they are talking about? And info reaching me is that Oezil was definitely at Wembley. SAF at Craven Cottage and Oezil at Wembley. Almost a done deal then."
Ozil could not have been at Wembley as he was in Germany today for Bremen's fans day where the squad was introduced to the fans. The video is on Werder's website. I did find out from a source that SAF did indeed meet Werder officials at half–time yesterday to formally register interest. Expect a deal to be concluded in next 2 weeks(17)(6)
08 Aug 2010 19:27:45
Mcgeady will move to spartak moscow within 48 hours. was at parkhead today to basically say his goodbyes. ALL money will be reinvested into the squad.(34)(30)
08 Aug 2010 19:27:52
I'm the man who first advised Pepe Reina to Arsenal in a straight swap for Theo Walcott just after the World Cup ended. Taking a bit of stick from the uninformed but have noticed one or two people are now coming around to the message . . . and posting as if they knew first. As advised, Arsenal have upped the cash offer but Roy wants Theo in exchange! To the disappointed Pool fans. . . I know Pepe has signed a new 4 year deal BUT Rafa was in charge at the time. Faith was mutual between the two, however, Roy Hodgson believes his team need a pacey wideman more and is prepared to swap. As soon as Pepe realises his manager is prepared to sacrifice him, he'll want a move. Simples!
Also, the official Arsenal Web Site is carrying an article from Bacary Sagna saying Emir Spahic would be a good signing for Arsenal and he would be welcomed by the players. Why would the official site run this if there's no possibility of him coming?
What do you reckon ED? {editor's note – Reina has no interest in a move to Arsenal, it is utter rubbish, sorry to burst your bubble. I don't know about Spahic, does he play in the Bundesliga?}(6)(22)
08 Aug 2010 19:46:08
Hit 'Believable' if you agree, 'uUbelievable' if you don't: there should be a separate page for Old Firm rumours and banter (especially the latter – have you checked the rubbish vomited on the banter page recently by some Old Firm fans?)
08 Aug 2010 18:29:05
I love how people on here put definitive timelines on their nonsense to make it seem more believable. Ed can u please tell me the people on here that know what they are talking about? And info reaching me is that Oezil was definitely at Wembley. SAF at Craven Cottage and Oezil at Wembley. Almost a done deal then.(25)(36)
08 Aug 2010 18:32:15
Southampton to sign Ian Thomas Moore on a two year deal. Expected to be announced tommorow/ tuesday. He will be back up for Lee Barnard and star striker Rickie Lambert. He will also be ahead of David Connolly in the pecking order at St. Mary's.(17)(30)
08 Aug 2010 18:33:40
Chelsea have loads of cover at right back; can't see any replacement (Srna or not) coming in at that position for Belletti!
Deco has now left the club and will be replaced. . .Chelsea shoud go for Ozil to play either wide right or at the tip of the 'diamond'!
If they do get Ozil here is the starting 11. .
Cech
Ivanovic Alex Terry Cole
Ramires Essien Lampard
Ozil Malouda
Drogba(11)(43)
08 Aug 2010 18:34:06
Dani pacheco was on the table next to me on saturday in a spanish restaurant in liverpool (la vina) speaking about his future with sumone, he didn't seem to no if he was staying or going! (linked with a move to spain) he was also laughing when asked about the rumour of alonso returning! hope he stays b a very exciting player in the next few years.(11)(29)
08 Aug 2010 18:34:41
======RED HOT BEARS TRANSFER UPDATE======
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OUR NUMBER ONE SUMMER TRANSFER TARGET JELAVIC HAS ONCE AGAIN PROVED HIS QUALITY BY SCORING AGAIN TODAY THIS JUST PROVES AGAIN HOW OUR TRANSFER POLICY WORKS SO MUCH BETTER THAN OUR RIVALS WE AT RANGERS BELIEVE WE HAVE GOT THIS TRANSFER POLICY DOWN TO A TEE.
THE ONLY DOWN SIDE TO THIS FOR US DELUDED BEARS IS THAT THAT IS ANOTHER HALF MILLION ONTO HIS TRANSFER VALUE, THIS DEAL COULD BE SLOWLY SLIPPING THROUGH OUR FINGERS. .
DON'T FRET BEARS THOUGH WITH A TRANSFER STRATEGY IN PLACE LIKE THIS WE WILL NOT GIVE UP THE FIGHT WE WILL USE THE SAME TRANSFER POLICIES WHICH HAVE DELIVERED SO MUCH SUCCESS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS SO HERE WE GO THREE IN A ROW. . .
W A T C (We Are The Clowns)
GOOD FRIEND OF HAPPY TIM.XX(14)(32)
08 Aug 2010 18:38:16
WESTHAM WIN RACE. . . l remy jets in to london on monday am straight to upton park medical/and terms. westham agree to pay nice 7m up front then 3mfor 2 years. ajax man also in monday deal 1 m lone deal. . . . so will westham sell c cole to stoke 9/12m who knows. . . hamm(14)(34)
08 Aug 2010 18:48:24
Whats your source about jay simpson and if leeds don't get him they will turn to john stead ?
skysports came out with Jay simpson
not sure what he is on about with Jon stead
LEEDS HAVE HAD A BID ACCEPTED FOR JAY SIMPSON– SKY SPORTS
JON STEAD IS ON THE TRANSFER LIST AND GRAYSON WANTS A EXPERENICED CHAMPIONSHIP STRIKER, HE IS 27, AND HE IS WILLING TO RETURN TO YORKSHIRE AFTER HAVING A SPELL WITH SHEFFIELD UNITED, ALSO HE IS IN LEEDS BUDGET, THEY'D BE STUPID NOT TO ENQUIRE ABOUT HIM.(30)(10)
08 Aug 2010 18:50:23
CELTIC FACTS ,
Spartak will sign mcgeady in the next 48 hours deal agreed! Samaras , sheridan , loovens will be sold as well , In will come st ledger , ramis , lawrence , taylor [gk] , left–back also a big–name signing though who I don't know also heard bamba[hibs] and stokes [hibs] to be bought for players + cash. An unexpected player out is josh thomson seemingly to stoke part of lawrence deal a surprise deal could be damien duff . journo(20)(32)
08 Aug 2010 18:52:42
Im a Bristol City fan and i seen something about matt fryatt, is this true or made up(9)(28)
08 Aug 2010 18:53:35
I work at Manchester Airport and today Torino FC boarded a flight back to Turin, on the same flight was Mame Biram Diouf. Could just be coincidence or maybe a loan move? Also Kamil Zayatte flew to Paris.
ERMM DIOUF IS ON LOAN AT BLACKBURN, HE SCORED ON HIS DEBUT ASWELL!(11)(22)
08 Aug 2010 18:56:52
Emile heskey to accrington stanley(50)(24)
08 Aug 2010 18:58:41
Im a West ham supporter and my m8 knows the chairmans son and he said that wesst ham are in talks with jay bothroyd for 2.4million pounds(he is a reliable source)(22)(20)
08 Aug 2010 18:59:33
08 Aug 2010 16:35:08
JUst in regaurds to this earlier post;
'Southampton to spend money on new players in the next two weeks after a disappointing loss to Plymouth Argyle.
Expect signings next week.
SFC_RED_BOY'
Any idea who we are going to sign or who we are interested in?
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Matt Phillips should sign this week, for around £600,000.
Saints are looking Andros Townsend.
Saints are re–thinking a move for last seasons loan Papa Waigo N'Diaye. Probably another Season's Loan with option for Permanent.
Saints are to sign a Striker in the next two weeks. No information about who we're trying to sign.
Southampton may get a Couple of loans in this week. a CM and winger.
SFC_RED_BOY(23)(9)
08 Aug 2010 18:59:56
SAF has said he will not try and sign ozil after the game against chelsea(30)(32)
08 Aug 2010 18:04:55
08 Aug 2010 16:57:53
To who wrote this (TO ALL THE BITTER CELTIC FANS:) you said welcome is playing in a bounce match but he can't smith has said that himself. my rumours are celtic after maik taylor gk and sol bamba cb . thanks paddy mccourt is a legend . paddybhoy
What Walter said was he can not play him in a friendly but can play him in a bounce/training match and he is trying to arrange one for the beginning of the week, if you are going to quote somebody at least get it right.(28)(12)
08 Aug 2010 18:08:18
Southampton f to sign:
charlie austin
matt phillips
jacob mellis(13)(30)
08 Aug 2010 18:09:37
Southampton FC to finalise a number of deals this week
Papa N'Diyae Waigo to is to finally join Saints on a permanent contract from Fiorentina. The fact he's 50% owned by another Italian club has dragged the negotiations out. Fee thought to be in the region of £400K
Similarly Michail Antionio to finally join Saints on a permanent deal from Reading – for a fee around the £500K mark.
This will bring Saints back to full strength with all of the key players from last season back at St Mary's.
Saints are also hoping to sign Matt Phillips from Wycombe to add more pace to the team – something they sorely missed on Saturday at St Marys.
Saints are also interested in Adam Le Fondre form Rotherham to provide cover for Rickie Lambert.(19)(14)
08 Aug 2010 18:22:22
Jamie – WATP
Guessing that stands for We Are Totally Pratted. .
Heard from a reliable source that Celtic will be completing a deal for Ramis (Spanish CB) tomorrow(18)(28)
08 Aug 2010 18:26:28
McGreedy to sign for Spartak within 48hrs, the Russians bid is the only offer on the table. reportedly 9.5m (hugely overpriced, worth 5m tops)(35)(7)
08 Aug 2010 17:16:15
Rangers
No news on Jelavic deal. Rapid beat Strum Graz 2–0 today, Jelavic scored again. . .(50)(9)
08 Aug 2010 17:24:23
08 Aug 2010 15:18:59
Arsene Wenger is urgently looking into completing a deal for one of four Premier League targets before the transfer window slams shut leaving them with something of a threadbare defence. The Arsenal boss will look to put in a significant bid for one of the following Quartet: Fulham giant Brede Hangeland, Bolton's England hopeful Gary Cahill, Manchester City youngster Micah Richards and veteran West Ham man Matthew Upson.
Having failed to win the race for Everton centre back Phil Jagielka and German international Per Mertesacker the Emirates manager will now look to use his ample financial resources to complete the signing of at least one more defender to make up for the loss of experienced trio Sol Campbell, William Gallas and Mikel Silvestre.
Bolton appear to value Cahill in the region of a somewhat unrealistic £24m and Mark Hughes will fight tooth and nail to keep Norwegian international Brede Hangeland at Craven Cottage but Wenger will know that if they show interest in either then they could both have their head turned by the chance of a move to a bigger club and a shot at Champions League football, something that neither player have experienced before.
A third, and less likely option, is a move to bring back a former Gunner in the shape of Matthew Upson. The West Ham man did show signs of interest in a move to Manchester City last summer but was persuaded to stay at the east London side who then barely scrapped clear of the relegation zone.
Whilst Wenger doesn't usually look to bring in players over 30 he may well feel that the need to bring in another defensive option, and a reliable and experienced one like Upson, may make such a move worthwhile.
The final and perhaps most appealing target would be Manchester City's adaptable defender Micah Richards. Still just 22 the Eastlands man is by no means a first team regular but has ample experience in the top flight having notched up over 150 starts for City, however Roberto Mancini may well be keen to trim his squad and therefore could consider a sizeable bid for the England international.
With less than a week until the new season and after conceding five goals in their latest friendly in Poland Wenger knows he must do something fast to help prevent his leaky defence from costing them any hope of significant silverware this season.
haha Wow. Copying and pasting an entire article from Caught Off Side, eh? Couldn't make up your own rumor? Too embarrassed to cite COS as your "source"?(11)(36)
08 Aug 2010 17:28:15
Shock liverpool signin wil be ricardo quaresma.with march, insua, and the 15 mil dat we originally had we wil also sign swp, poulsen, taiwo and crouchie.(14)(46)
08 Aug 2010 17:51:17
Peter whitts wants to sign for forest.
source = Mark Auther.
The only problem is cardiff don't want to do a deal until they are 100% sure they can replace him.
Whitts does not want to leave, its all crap from a desperate CEO who cannot get anyone to sign for his side. Whitts and his partner are settled in Cardiff and will only leave if Cardiff want him to and from the comments below that does not seem to be the case.
See the information from the press conference before the CCFC v SUFC
"Cardiff have accused Championship rivals Nottingham Forest of attempting to unsettle midfielder Peter Whittingham.
Forest have had two bids for Whittingham turned down but chief executive Mark Arthur has claimed the 25–year–old, who is in the final year of his contract, wants to move to the City Ground.
But his comments have provoked an angry response from the Bluebirds, who insist Whittingham is not for sale and that they are in talks over a new deal.
City chief executive Gethin Jenkins said: "I would like to thank Mr Arthur for his interest in our football club, though would suggest that he direct his attention towards internal Nottingham Forest issues and problems than any blatant public attempts to unsettle members of our playing squad.
"We have already stated that we are intent on holding on to our best players in order to remain competitive in the Championship. Positive talks continue with Peter, as they do with other members of our squad, while we concentrate on starting the 2010/11 Championship season."
Hope you have better luck with Pratley!(14)(25)
08 Aug 2010 17:52:15
Re:
08 Aug 2010 17:09:53
Whats your source about jay simpson and if leeds don't get him they will turn to john stead ?
skysports came out with Jay simpson
not sure what he is on about with Jon stead(16)(16)
08 Aug 2010 17:58:08
NUFC INS:
Ben Arfa season long loan with view to £6m move.
Flamia £4m
Robbie Keane £6m < the shock move hughton has been talking about.
and possibley another full back on loan.
team next season
4–4–2
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S.taylor––––campbell––colo––––––––enrique–––––
Ben arfa––– flamia––––nolan––––––jonas–––––––––––
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08 Aug 2010 16:25:23
Ozil's representatives are asking for wages and signing on fees almost as high as if he was free agent.
Ozil himself would ideally like a move to Barca, but with Barca setting their hearts on Cesc instead, it is unknown if they will come in for him. As of yet they haven't.
However my sources say Ozil is very much open to a move to Manchester United (Who knows if he see's it as a stepping stone).
Ferguson is being very stingy and trying to get a deal for around 9million which is putting the whole deal in jeapordy. However it still looks like this will go through eventually.(59)(31)
08 Aug 2010 16:26:34
"08 Aug 2010 14:19:24
Have been at Ashton Gate today and witnessed two official looking men with Man Utd emblems in their suits leaving in a car.
Tom Cleverly maybe?
Someone was at the Milwall game yesterday with Chairman, he was showing them around before KO."
Maybe Cleverly is the answer to creativity problems?
I didn't see lansdowne showing someone around? Ed you heard anything? {editor's note – isn't Cleverley one of the players that SAF said would only go out on loan to the Prem?}(5)(44)
08 Aug 2010 16:34:17
Any barnsley news on players to sign(6)(28)
08 Aug 2010 16:35:08
JUst in regaurds to this earlier post;
'Southampton to spend money on new players in the next two weeks after a disappointing loss to Plymouth Argyle.
Expect signings next week.
SFC_RED_BOY'
Any idea who we are going to sign or who we are interested in?(24)(16)
08 Aug 2010 16:36:17
Belgian news!
–defour to remain at Standard Liege for another season to see off his injury problems. Then sign for United after years of contact with SAF.
–Romelu Lukuka, tall Drogba–like just–17 year old striker to remain at belgian champs Anderlecht till he's 18 then move to Chelsea. (he ended this season as top scorer in the belgian 1st devision)
–Rumours of 18 year old Eden Hazard moving to Arsenal are wrong. .he signed a new contract till 2016(18)(27)
08 Aug 2010 16:43:32
Walter said today that he has a budget that could buy 6 players but he would rather buy 3 of better qauliity. What his budget is i don't know . This was in an article in todays paper.
As for rangers reps flying over world to tie up deals it is true they left this morning ( sunday) expect something to be done before friday as walter feels he needs players before the spl kick off.
As for guidjohnson he was offered to us , celtic and every epl club we can't match his 40 k wages. Monaco just want him off there books and are trying all possible avenues
I wish all my fellow gers would stop spouting rubbish. We don't know who walter wants until the papers catch onto it.
As for alan smith he stated in an interview for rangers news and rangers .co.uk that his family are leeds fans and that he fell in love with rangers as a boy and they were his boyhood club and came up to watch when he could and that he still does. And his main ambition is to play in an old firm game wearing the blue of rangers.(40)(34)
08 Aug 2010 16:45:40
To the dumbass that came on here and said that ac milan had accepted 16mil from tottenham for huntelaar plus dos santos ! wtf ! you joker, hows that make sense! plus why come on here that makes you dumb, your own ARSEnal words!(7)(24)
08 Aug 2010 16:47:41
Claims in France that Hatem Ben Arfa has signed for Newcastle on a season long loan.(36)(20)
08 Aug 2010 16:57:53
To who wrote this (TO ALL THE BITTER CELTIC FANS:) you said welcome is playing in a bounce match but he can't smith has said that himself. my rumours are celtic after maik taylor gk and sol bamba cb . thanks paddy mccourt is a legend . paddybhoy(15)(20)
08 Aug 2010 16:58:12
Gers face losing massive cash injection
BANK SET TO TAKE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DOSH
Gers in Eidur Gudjohnsen KO
Ibrox side can't afford to finance loan deal for Monaco star.
Read
Ibrox dream dies
By Kenny MacDonald, 08/08/2010
RANGERS will land a £12million Champions League windfall after Celtic crashed out – but Ibrox boss Walter Smith won't see a penny of it.
Gers will pick up over £2m extra TV cash as Scotland's sole representatives, but Smith is resigned to Lloyds Banking Group taking that.
Lloyds are determined to claw back the Euro millions to help reduce Gers' crippling £31m debt.
Rangers won't get the UEFA cash until October, but under normal circumstances they'd have been able to raid the transfer market knowing the cash was coming.
But that has been blocked by Lloyds. The only way Smith will get any of the UEFA millions is if Gers make it through to the knockout phase. Smith would still hope for some cash if Gers dropped into the Europa League. They received a massive £11m from UEFA alone for their run to the 2008 UEFA Cup Final in Manchester.
An Ibrox insider said: "The management know that if the bank says it needs the money from the Champions League, they will get it.
"Getting all Scotland's cash entitlement from UEFA could give them a little bit of leeway if push came to shove.
"But if there's no European football after Christmas the money will definitely go to the bank."
Gers owner Sir David Murray has been trying to find a buyer for the SPL champions for over two years without success.
Smith, who has denied reports linking him with Dundee United's Craig Conway, admitted: "The money we have available would maybe bring in six players.
"But I'd prefer to bring in two or three at a better level and hope the younger boys in our squad help us out during the season.
"We've been trying to bring in new players, but so far we haven't been successful."
Gers still have funds to pursue Rapid Vienna star Nikica Jelavic, although the Austrian club want to keep the hitman for the Europa League play–offs against Aston Villa.
But Gers feel Rapid's asking price of £3.5m for a player who is out of contract next summer is too high and that may scupper the deal.
Gers currently have Honduran striker Georgie Welcome on trial at Ibrox.
But he is not allowed to play any games and Smith will have to decide on a deal based on his training stint at Murray Park.(28)(31)
08 Aug 2010 16:58:33
No rumour, just a little bit of info on the Jelavic situation at present.
I got tuned into the strum graz v rapid vienna game via live internet stream and witnessed Jelavic score the second goal, which was very pleasing on the eye, it must be said. BUT as he celebrated his finish he removed his shirt and, as he raced away with his shirt in the air, he took a very awkward slip/trip and seems to have injured himself.
I don't know how serious it is as the commentary is foreign, but by the looks of it he's struggling, clutching the back of his left leg?
I very much hope this stupid act has not scuppered his chance to complete a transfer move to the Glorious Glasgow Rangers.
I assume this will be on the back of the papers tomorow morning no dowt, just need to wait and see what happens.
Cheers, Jamie. W.A.T.P(14)(32)
08 Aug 2010 17:06:27
I work at Manchester Airport and today Torino FC boarded a flight back to Turin, on the same flight was Mame Biram Diouf. Could just be coincidence or maybe a loan move? Also Kamil Zayatte flew to Paris.(4)(32)
08 Aug 2010 17:09:53
Whats your source about jay simpson and if leeds don't get him they will turn to john stead ?(6)(16)
08 Aug 2010 14:53:58
Chelsea will sign Neymar, but Lukaku in January and then loan him back for the rest of the season to FC Anderlecht. Neymar will spend the first half of the season at Santos on loan but will come into the Chelsea side half way through the season.(11)(27)
08 Aug 2010 14:55:47
08 Aug 2010 12:10:09
West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Ajax winger Miralem Sulejmani, he has announced himself that he will join West Ham on a 12 month loan. Avram Grant is also keen to sign a new back up goalkeeper, after taking several 'keepers on trial, he is considering offering a contract to Piet Velthuizen or Algerian goalie, Rais M'Bolhi. West Ham are also targeting an experienced left back as back up to Herita Ilunga. There should not be any more players coming in, except perhaps a last minute loan deal/free transfer on deadline day. Leaving the hammers will be Danny Gabbidon to Blackpool, Valon Behrami to Roma, Freddie Sears and Frank Nouble will be loaned out for the first 3 months of the season to Championship sides. Young goalkeeper, Peter Kurucz will sent out on loan to a league 1/2 side. Jonathan Spector is available for transfer however no sides have shown an intrest so far. West Ham Starting line up (4–3–3): Green, Dyer, Reid/Da Costa, Upson, Ilunga, Hitzlsperger, Parker, Noble, Faubert, Sulejmani, Cole, Barrera.
This is all well and good, but I'm not sure you are allowed to play with 12 players mate!(10)(19)
08 Aug 2010 14:58:04
What utter bull that ozil will go to spurs and modric come to OT get real ozil could go to any club in europe so why would he let himself be used as a make way and that is no disrespect to spurs as they have proved they can build there own team and play great football.i think SAF going to match yesterday is typical mind games, he now knows that ozil will have been delighted that he came to watch him and he will put pressure on his club to lower price so united get him on cheap.I'v also heard that one of reasons SAF was down in london early is that he was visiting nicky hendersons racing yard to look at 2 horses he is putting into training and lambourn is not far from london so he stayed down. . (20)(8)
08 Aug 2010 15:05:36
OMG I said before the Huang and Kirdi bids came in that activity was increasing. Guess what I had no inside knowledge and just based on it on the fact meetings rooms had booked by that particular team
Does anyone here have an inside knowledge? A very select few do have it but they don't divulge it to anyone. Everything runs through Martin Broughton. He is the key player and the only person who knows whats TRUELY going on. I personally thought it involved possible refinancing of the LFC loans but I was wrong.
To repeat myself. Nobody apart from very select people know what is going on. Everything being said is just educated guesswork at best and mostly is pure fantasy.
BarCap Worker(9)(11)
08 Aug 2010 15:06:02
Ed, have u got any CONCRETE transfer news on birmingham city?. . cheers {editor's note – nothing concrete no.}(2)(12)
08 Aug 2010 15:09:11
Jay simpson will join leeds in next 48 hours to replace backford it will be around 1.2 million on a 2 year contract he should parnter billy paynter when he is back from injury very reliable source trust me(43)(20)
08 Aug 2010 15:18:59
Arsene Wenger is urgently looking into completing a deal for one of four Premier League targets before the transfer window slams shut leaving them with something of a threadbare defence. The Arsenal boss will look to put in a significant bid for one of the following Quartet: Fulham giant Brede Hangeland, Bolton's England hopeful Gary Cahill, Manchester City youngster Micah Richards and veteran West Ham man Matthew Upson.
Having failed to win the race for Everton centre back Phil Jagielka and German international Per Mertesacker the Emirates manager will now look to use his ample financial resources to complete the signing of at least one more defender to make up for the loss of experienced trio Sol Campbell, William Gallas and Mikel Silvestre.
Bolton appear to value Cahill in the region of a somewhat unrealistic £24m and Mark Hughes will fight tooth and nail to keep Norwegian international Brede Hangeland at Craven Cottage but Wenger will know that if they show interest in either then they could both have their head turned by the chance of a move to a bigger club and a shot at Champions League football, something that neither player have experienced before.
A third, and less likely option, is a move to bring back a former Gunner in the shape of Matthew Upson. The West Ham man did show signs of interest in a move to Manchester City last summer but was persuaded to stay at the east London side who then barely scrapped clear of the relegation zone.
Whilst Wenger doesn't usually look to bring in players over 30 he may well feel that the need to bring in another defensive option, and a reliable and experienced one like Upson, may make such a move worthwhile.
The final and perhaps most appealing target would be Manchester City's adaptable defender Micah Richards. Still just 22 the Eastlands man is by no means a first team regular but has ample experience in the top flight having notched up over 150 starts for City, however Roberto Mancini may well be keen to trim his squad and therefore could consider a sizeable bid for the England international.
With less than a week until the new season and after conceding five goals in their latest friendly in Poland Wenger knows he must do something fast to help prevent his leaky defence from costing them any hope of significant silverware this season.(14)(20)
08 Aug 2010 15:29:41
Editor have you any info in the new striker coming in at walsall? {editor's note – sorry mate, I don't.}(3)(12)
08 Aug 2010 15:30:39
I have been told Matty Fryatt is on his way out of the Leicester Clty. .Paulo Sousa prefers D.J.Campbell. .and is on the look out for a target man to play alongside him.
Matty Fryatt is set to join Leeds!(28)(35)
08 Aug 2010 15:44:34
Joe hart will sign for arsenal in the next week for 12m(32)(32)
08 Aug 2010 15:47:30
Arsenal Transfer news:
Have been told by a source inside the Emirates that no contact has been made with Liverpool regarding Reina since earlier in the transfer window when an offer was rejected (Benitez was still in charge). But was told that two players should be signed before the start of the season:
Anders Lindegaard (Goalie from Aalesunds FK £3.5m)
André Luiz Silva do Nascimento (CB from AS Nancy €5m)(13)(17)
08 Aug 2010 15:49:59
Heard everton are looking at the possibilty of signing DaMarcus Beasley on a free transfer. not sure how true, but with him being free makes it realistic. . COYB! (16)(29)
08 Aug 2010 15:50:01
Liverpool to make 12m bid for Ronaldinho after they sell masherno (spelling)for 25m and 8m poulson
LIverpool Team Next Year
Reina
G.Johnson Caragher Skrtel Agger
Gerrard Poulsen Cole
Ronaldinho Torres Kuyt(11)(30)
08 Aug 2010 15:56:50
Celtic f.c
Swap deals in football are very rare but spurs have agreed to swap gio dos Santos for scott brown 3 reason's for this spurs need a bit of dig in the midle of the park and harry is a well known admirer of brown as he came to cp to wach him last season second reason gio wants to team up with juarez and third if all if he make another 13 appearences spurs will have to pay barca 4m so hoops fans this will be the big signin to fill the number 7 might also get some cb in keep the faith
Fee back ed and spurs fans please(30)(25)
08 Aug 2010 15:58:58
Utaka to sign for rangers with fleck coming to fratton park on a season long loan!
Pish!utaka wants to come to us. . doesn't mean we want him besides isn't he on a ridcoulsly high wage and the same john fleck that has just got injured for at least 6 weeks jeeez idiots on here :|(6)(20)
08 Aug 2010 15:59:25
CELTIC FC NEWS
Bellamy at Celtic vs Blackburn match
Expect Bellamy 2 sign before Friday
McGeady to decide on Future Tommorow (Monday)
And will have signed for Spartak or Villa before Thursday
Also expect Mcfadden 2 sign before friday along with a Centre Back, a Goalkeeper and possibly a Left Back but might be nearer the end of transfer window(22)(31)
08 Aug 2010 14:19:24
Have been at Ashton Gate today and witnessed two official looking men with Man Utd emblems in their suits leaving in a car.
Tom Cleverly maybe?
Someone was at the Milwall game yesterday with Chairman, he was showing them around before KO.(17)(49)
08 Aug 2010 14:25:33
Top this guy:
first lets start by quoting Craig Bellamy. . "I will not sign for another premier league club and I WILL only consider offers from Celtic and Cardiff"
So please think before you speak eh? Making up shakey facts is just childish
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Can you put a link to this as im sure bellamy never said that, did it not go more like:
Wales' Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has told the BBC he could be playing for Cardiff City next season.
Cardiff–born Bellamy, who turns 31 in July, says if Manchester City let him go he would not move to another team in England or to a European league.
He told BBC World Service: "Playing anywhere else in Europe would be too much of a strain on my family because they do live in Cardiff.
"So it really limits me to maybe one place so that would probably be it."
Im sorry but there is no mention of celtic, so stop twisting stories to suit yourself(37)(24)
08 Aug 2010 14:32:19
The City deal for Milner has colllapsed due to Ireland's wage demands and a relctance to go to VP in case a bigger club come in for him.(33)(29)
08 Aug 2010 14:33:45
Poulsen's agent has said that Chrisitan Poulsen should complete his move to Liverpool early next week.
SWP has been told he can leave city with both Liverpool and Arsenal interested. wouldn't be surprised if more city players such as bellamy, santa cruz, ireland etc– adebayor as apparently said he wants to leave with Juventus his preferred destination
peter crouch possible return to anfield–not a bad signing in my opinion because of the 6+5 and 25 man rule
Ed is there anything in these aguero rumours?(39)(23)
08 Aug 2010 14:34:01
======Rangers===========
Anyone got any updates on jelavic, adu, bealounae, or south africans? TRUTH please :)(7)(21)
08 Aug 2010 14:35:42
"Chelsea have reportedly made a bid for Aguero , i don't know how much but , my sources are Decent enough . Expect Ramires to be unveiled on Monday .
Expect Jack Cork to be sold to swansea for 2million and Sinclair for 3.5 million "
Where have you heard that? I'm sure that we don't have anywhere near that amount of money, so I doubt that we'd be able to bid that much.
Jason Scotland to move to the Tractor Boys for around £1 million in the next 48 hours.(12)(23)
08 Aug 2010 14:41:15
Bristol City are going to look to Matty Fryatt to solve their striking problems, with Maynard, Haynes and Vokes all out injured, with Clarkson being the only recognised striker besides the young lad Akinde.
Also looking for a new winger, with Scott Sinclair being lined up on loan for the season.
City are also looking for a creative midfield player, and a new left back.(22)(27)
08 Aug 2010 14:41:17
ArSeNaL
The only way Arsenal will buy Pepe Reina is if they involve Walcott in the deal, the reason for this is because Wenger would never spend £25m on a Gk. I'm not sure, but i heard that Walcott is a Liverpool fan.
GlasgowGunner(29)(42)
08 Aug 2010 14:48:15
Ronaldinho is on spurs radar as a last gasp "marquee" signing if other big deals fail to materialise. Levy will not risk fans wrath by the window passing without the promised big signing. It has been sounded out and he is very keen.
Pleticosa is about wrapped up.
Parker, ashley young, bellamy are all main targets with bellamy a banker. City waiting until we have played so he can't haunt them next week!
Do not rule out Forlan either. There are big deals in place and it just depends on whether harry gets his 1st choice targets in.
Spurs fans will not be dissapointed. .mark my words.
My source has close ties with 2 or 3 ex players that still do a bit at the club.(16)(28)
08 Aug 2010 13:41:24
Leeds United to wait on Jay Simpson's decision after he has the chance to join Leeds, Hull, Palace and QPR. If no dicision is made before Wednesday they'll turn to John Stead.(32)(20)
08 Aug 2010 13:47:11
Celtic arent signing Bellamy or Keane as they both said they didn't enjoy their spells up in Glasgow
Keane to stay at spurs but Bellamy probably about to move to spurs and team up with Keane at White Hart Lane
ALSO MILNER MOVING TO MAN CITY. . EVENTUALLY!
Martin O'Neil said that Milner is on the verge of signing for them and Mancini says he hopes to have signed him and Balotelli BY THURSDAY!
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!(28)(25)
08 Aug 2010 13:48:20
"Samaras was spotted on klm flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam at 6am Thursday morning. Don't no why, but he was sitting beside my mate who was raging (Gers fan)."
Maybe he's going on holiday! :)(25)(25)
08 Aug 2010 13:49:55
West ham to complete their summer "spending spree"
with the signings of
Remy
Suljemani
Young
a few players will then be moved on
behrami
spector
gabbidon
stanislas (loan)
sears (loan)
upson may be sold if he doesn't agree in principle to a new deal shortly, curtis davies will be lined up as a replacement if he goes (an enquirey has been made about samba but he will cost in excess of 10m so i doubt that will happen)
remember this name
WogBoi4(21)(20)
08 Aug 2010 13:51:29
Southampton to spend money on new players in the next two weeks after a disappointing loss to Plymouth Argyle.
Expect signings next week.
SFC_RED_BOY(11)(12)
08 Aug 2010 13:54:25
My mate just rang me and he is at the community shield and he said he spotted mesut ozil in one of the boxes, What is he doing there is anyone's guess.
I persume he could be signing for chelsea or man utd?(21)(32)
08 Aug 2010 13:57:23
Just head that sean wright phillips and crouch will sign for liverpool in the next week r 2
pepe reina will not join arsenal he will be captain when gerrard retires
ozil will not sign for man u he is honourin his contract
bellamy will not join newcastle
what u think bout these ed(33)(29)
08 Aug 2010 13:59:22
TO ALL THE BITTER CELTIC FANS:
Why say rangers can't afford this and can't afford that , Watty has round about £7,000,000 to spend on players , with a GUARENTEED minimum of £7, 100,000 to come from champions league , plus a bit extra for the tims failing to beat a poor braga side.
Reaching group stage: €3.8m
Participating in group stage: €550k per match, x6 matches = €3.3m
So that's €7.1m guaranteed, even if you lose every game 10–0. If you don't, then it's…
For a win: €800k
For a draw: €400k
Chris Eagles – Deal is not TOTALLY dead in the water, Rangers have freed up £95,000 in wages since he was in talks , so to offer a player 5 or 6k more isn't a problem.
Nikica Jelavic – Between Rangers and Everton for this guy , most likely to be rangers , and will be decided one way or another after todays league game.
George Welcome – Playing in a bounce game tomorrow and if he impresses , he will be signed on Tuesday.
Freddy Adu – NOT SIGNING AT ALL , DUNCE OF A PLAYER
David Goodwillie – Rangers to offer £2m and this offer will be reluctantly accepted , i myself would prefer Craig Conway.
2 African boys – NO DEALS
Davis leaving ? – NEVER , been a ger all his life and now that hes here , he will never leave unless forced to.
McCulloch leaving? – Already stated he wants to finish his career at Rangers , and his life–long ambition is to captain Glasgow Rangers. .
All you celtic fans seem to know a hell of alot about rangers finances . . Could this be due to the fact you are running scared already of signing 9 "WORLD CLASS" players and not winning a single thing?
LENNON OUT BY CHRISTMAS (33)(23)
08 Aug 2010 14:03:21
West Ham United Will Sign Sulejmani From Ajax On A 1 Year Loan Deal
M'bohli Will Join After A Trial
Yakubu Will Join For 8 Million Pound – 9mil Depending
On Apperances
Carlton Cole Will Be Leaving For Stoke For 10 Million Pound – 12 Depending On Apperances
Daniel Gabbidon Will Leave With Blackpool And Cardiff Front Runners
Jonathan Spector Will Leave With Blackpool And West Bromwich Albion Front Runners
The Remy Deal Is Dead With Liverpool On The Verge Of Completing A Deal
Behrami Will Be Sold To Roma
Squad For First Game Of Season Vs A.Villa
Green
Reid – Da Costa– Upson – Ilunga
Barrera – Parker – Hitzlsperger
Sulejmani – Yakubu – Piquionne
Bench
Stech – Tomkins – Diamanti – McCarthy – Noble – Ben Haim – Stanislas(12)(18)
08 Aug 2010 14:06:36
08 Aug 2010 13:30:54
Everton have bid 4.5mill for Jelavic, however he wants to go to Rangers but wants in excess of 20k a week which Rangers won't pay because of a pay structure agreed with the bank, so the EPL will probably be where he ends up, however he won't be sold until after the Villa games so he can be put in the transfer spotlight as Rapid want as much as they can get.
Kris Boyd was offered £18k a week with £4k per game bonus 2games a week takes it up to £26k per week source Martin bain(12)(25)
08 Aug 2010 14:12:23
Hi ed!
and truth in the Jay Simpson rumour sky sports posted on their website?
apparently hull Crystal palace and qpr are inrested. do you think think Leeds will sign a striker {editor's note – all I know is that I was told Leeds would be buying a striker, not loaning but buying, and Simpson does seem to be that striker.}(21)(9)
08 Aug 2010 14:12:46
To the poster that claimed rangers won't pay jelavec £20kper week. Kris Boyd was offered £18k per week with £4k per game bonus. Given that it's nearly 2games per week that takes his offer to £26k. Did you not read sasa papac's article in today's paper, says they've been friends for years and he's desperate to come to the champions.(24)(15)
08 Aug 2010 13:31:53
Hey editor. Is there any truth in wooodgate joining leeds on season loan deal.
Plus jay simpson is he definately coming. Or any others you heard to be coming in before next league game. {editor's note – I am not sure about Woodgate, I have heard Spurs are looking to let him go, but I have no idea if Leeds are interested in him. Bit of a risk for a team that don't have much money to spare isn't it? Simpson looks to be close, but it is not definite just yet, and won't be until all the forms are signed.}(32)(14)
08 Aug 2010 13:33:24
07 Aug 2010 23:32:40
Ac Milan President Adriano Gallini has just confirmed they have accepted a 16.5m bid plus Giovvani dos Santos from Tottenham Hotspur's. Huntelaar has Arrived In london second time in two week's to undergo his medical tomorrow and Gallini has quoted " the deal will be wrapped up within 2–5 day's" By the way you lot are dumb to even go on this website haha
dumb to go on this website, how did you manage to post yours without coming on it? thought so(8)(38)
08 Aug 2010 13:35:50
Must add re:
Ashley Young to Spurs for Keane plus money.
Ashley Young has stated publicly his appreciation for Martin O'neils trust and his thanks to the club. He has revealed he would happily sit down for negotiations over a new contract given the chance.
That chance will be given this coming week. A meeting is arranged for Wednesday, following training at Bodymoor Heath, where Young will be offered a new 4 year extension to his current deal at between 70–75K per week, this of course will be discussed and will make Young Villas highest earner.
Again, this is from a trusted source with whom I have a close relationship with.(28)(23)
08 Aug 2010 12:17:16
Mesut ozil is to watch man united at the community sheild. SAF watched the young german yesterday at craven cottage and will finalise the deal in the next few days for a fee worth 15–20 million or anderson moving to bremen and 10 million aswell(84)(58)
08 Aug 2010 12:20:05
To the Manc who said this. .
"Man utd are going to sing ozil in the next 48 hours"
NO YOU WONT!(48)(102)
08 Aug 2010 12:31:10
That ex hearts forword christian nade is in talks with ayr.(23)(49)
08 Aug 2010 12:33:58
Arsenal News
Serdar Tasci will be signing for Arsenal in the next week or so. He was not played in Stuttgart's Europa League qualifier. This was because this now means that he is now eligible for Arsenal in the Champions League. The fee will be in the region of £10m.
Arsenal 4 Life! (71)(22)
08 Aug 2010 12:38:24
Arsenal News
Pepe Reina will not be signing for Arsenal. There has been rumours of a £23m bid from Arsenal, but i very much doubt that Arsene Wenger has bid that much for a player. Also i don't believe that Reina would want to join Arsenal now that Gerrard and Torres have pledged their future to Liverpool for the next season.
Arsenal 4 Life(84)(24)
08 Aug 2010 12:39:58
Big rumour FOX from burnley on the way to b, ham n/w alsoONOUHA IN TALKES N/W WITH BIG ECK(15)(31)
08 Aug 2010 12:50:45
Is response to this. . . .
'08 Aug 2010 00:33:55
Sources in Old Trafford have told me SAF's talks with Bremen went very well, only a couple of points need ironing out especially add on's etc based on future performances.
Expect a bid to go through in the coming days. Personal terms may become another sticking point however as the wage demands and signing on fee are excessive.'
I find it very hard to believe that 'wage demands and signing on fee' would be an issue! Ozil could quite easily see out his contract and then demand a fortune next summer (or his agent could), but the chance to play for United would surely be too big a pull to ruin by asking for 'City' style wages! He'll sign, probably on a 4 year deal for around 70k a week, much higher than he is currently on at Bremen!
This is not written in stone, as we all know, football is a funny old game, but hopefully it will be SAF chuckling to himself after capturing this signature!
Also, is there any truth that Defour has agreed to sign for United next summer, possibly Jan, dependant on hoe Hargreaves looks in Jan? Also, has SAF really got fed up with Anderson? I'd be inclined to let him go, poss on loan, as he has never really hit the form he showed when at Porto, and does appear to have a bit of a 'social problem' an we all know what SAF thinks of that! Your thoughts ladies and gentleman please!
Devilish7(36)(33)
08 Aug 2010 12:52:28
Rangers transfer news
rangers will make offers to the following players before the end of the transfer window
rw ben arfa – loan
cm koren – free
st jelavic – 1 more bid
st/lw welcome – depending on trial
mf unknown player – loan or free
df unknown player – loan or free(25)(64)
08 Aug 2010 12:56:23
Due to his poor form since march and his increased smoking SAF is looking to cash in on him before his value falls even further, with barca, arsenal and liverpool fighting for his signature.
who are u taliking about.(13)(43)
08 Aug 2010 12:59:37
You heard it here first, AND i was spot on with, Gosling to Toon, Perch to Toon, Campbell to Toon, Titus Shambles to Mackems, this info is quite good, Robbie Keane in talks with Toon, expect the signing this week ALSO Ben Arfa to join Toon on loan with option to but. You heard it here first folks(46)(38)
08 Aug 2010 13:04:04
Dundee united rumours:– rangers want goodwillie 1 million with the offer of webster coming the other way on loan for another season. also houston inquiring about marlon kings wage demands. united play wigan today and with jason scotland high on houstons wish list watch this space with that one. . . . . . .the arab(19)(38)
08 Aug 2010 13:09:58
After Yesterday's dissapointment against Plymouth and a relatively quite summer so far any rumours about Southampton; Ed? Anyone? {editor's note – I haven't heard anything about Southampton.}(12)(6)
08 Aug 2010 13:18:22
Any leeds news on a forward ?whats ya source ?(18)(5)
08 Aug 2010 13:19:40
E: walter smiths transfer budget is OBVIOUSLY SUBSTANTIALY BIGGER THAN HE'S MAKING OUT? are you for real? if he had a bigger budget than 5m he would've signed eagles. it was only an extra couple of grand on top, he would've signed jelavic by now its only an extra 500k both of these players were his big signings for the coming season. it doesn't even add up to an extra million. DELUDED. also to help you out read this mornings paper, hes not even getting the CL money. except it, 5m IS HIS BUDGET & THAT INCLUDES THE NEW CONTRACTS FOR WEIR & CAFU BROADFOOT :–/
Dont believe everything you read in the papers. Rangers have already offered £3.5m for Jevalec. I assume were going to pay him wages as well. so by your reconing that money if the deal goes ahead added to the money for weir and broadfoots new contracts will see Walter Smiths budget gone.
So we can disregaurd Walter Smiths assurances that there will be another 2 players at least other than Jelavic coming in the near future.(25)(28)
08 Aug 2010 13:25:27
One thing needs to be cleared up Celtic are not going to be getting Bellamy on loan or as a signing he doesn't like playing in the scottish league and said he wants to keep playing in the premierleague and have a good euro opportunity so likely spurs, aston villa or fulham!
Keane wants to be back in spurs team, and said he didn't enjoy football at Celtic said the other teams in the league werent competitive enough.
Last one McFadden has said several times he will not go back to SPL ever!
Likely signings for Celtic are:
Jason Roberts as he wants to leave English league for new challenge, and he could easily dominate the SPL!
r u havin a laugh mate bellamy has already told lennon he would love 2 play 4 us he said he would not play in the premier league again so cardiff and celtic and considerin cardiff are more skint than rangers so i doubt he will b goin 2 them. and keano loveed his time at us i support spurs aswell so i don't mind were he plays but he did say "who knows i could be back one day"
matt(31)(35)
08 Aug 2010 13:30:27
Re:
'Milner deal to Man City to be concluded by Thursday with Stephen Ireland coming the other way (this will not be announced as an exchange as Ireland is unhappy to be devalued in this way, the deal will be a straight 27.5 million for Milner with Villa paying 9 million for Ireland)
Villa will then quickly wrap up deals for Robbie Keane from Spurs for 9 million and Aiden McGeady from Celtic for 8 million (celtic accepted a 9.5 million bid from Russia but had already agreed an 8 million move with Villa in principal as and when the Milner deal was completed.
Villa will also bring in new defensive cover, to be concluded on the final day of the window with Nedum Onuoha making the switch from City for a bargain basement price of 2 million. i think you need to look at what you write before sending it in why would clubs lose out on money just to sell to villa can't see celtic accepting £1.5 million less for mcgeady at the end of the day its a business and man city have just turned down £6 million bid for onuoha'
As stated, Celtic had agreed a deal in principal with the club long before the russians interest was confirmed. McGeady is unhappy at Celtic and would like to play in the premier league. The reason why he is now stalling on the foreign move is that he has been informed of the Villa interest which will only materialize once Villa have the money from the Milner sale, which unusually will be a single cash payment (a demand made by Aston Villa F.C). Celtic would could be playing a silly game if they decide not to sell at all and keep an unhappy player. This type of deal has happened before with Scott Carson Joining West Brom for 3.25 million after Villa were quoted 9 million for him.
The Onuoha deal would also include add ons depending on appearances and advancements. There have been no official bids for this player this summer and 6 million has never been suggested.
I can reveal this as I have a close relationship to someone inside Villa park although I am in no way willing to reveal what that relationship is. Watch and see. .(31)(25)
08 Aug 2010 13:30:54
Everton have bid 4.5mill for Jelavic, however he wants to go to Rangers but wants in excess of 20k a week which Rangers won't pay because of a pay structure agreed with the bank, so the EPL will probably be where he ends up, however he won't be sold until after the Villa games so he can be put in the transfer spotlight as Rapid want as much as they can get.(17)(40)
08 Aug 2010 11:43:06
Ashley Young – Tottenham p/ex Keane + Money
Possible Celtic Ins
Bellamy, St Ledger, Tiene, Ramis, Lawerence, Mcfadden, Wallace, Gallas, Joe Hart (LOAN), Mcormack, Neiymaer, Hilderbrand
Possible Celtic Outs
Samaras, Loovens, Brown, Mcgeady, Maloney, Hinkel
Bringing Back The Thunder(42)(78)
08 Aug 2010 12:01:31
Bacary Sagna is bigging up Emir Spahic on Arsenal's website. Think this might be a decent bet for the centre back coming in. Part of Sagna's quote "Spahic is a good enough player to play for Arsenal and everyone will welcome him if he does come.(39)(15)
08 Aug 2010 12:02:01
08 Aug 2010 10:27:54
Milner deal to Man City to be concluded by Thursday with Stephen Ireland coming the other way (this will not be announced as an exchange as Ireland is unhappy to be devalued in this way, the deal will be a straight 27.5 million for Milner with Villa paying 9 million for Ireland)
Villa will then quickly wrap up deals for Robbie Keane from Spurs for 9 million and Aiden McGeady from Celtic for 8 million (celtic accepted a 9.5 million bid from Russia but had already agreed an 8 million move with Villa in principal as and when the Milner deal was completed.
Villa will also bring in new defensive cover, to be concluded on the final day of the window with Nedum Onuoha making the switch from City for a bargain basement price of 2 million. i think you need to look at what you write before sending it in why would clubs lose out on money just to sell to villa can't see celtic accepting £1.5 million less for mcgeady at the end of the day its a business and man city have just turned down £6 million bid for onuoha(37)(21)
08 Aug 2010 12:06:36
To the guy that said kyle bartley won't be going on loan because of a sholder injury. He played yesterday in the reserves friendly with afc wimbledon.(18)(7)
08 Aug 2010 12:10:09
West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Ajax winger Miralem Sulejmani, he has announced himself that he will join West Ham on a 12 month loan. Avram Grant is also keen to sign a new back up goalkeeper, after taking several 'keepers on trial, he is considering offering a contract to Piet Velthuizen or Algerian goalie, Rais M'Bolhi. West Ham are also targeting an experienced left back as back up to Herita Ilunga. There should not be any more players coming in, except perhaps a last minute loan deal/free transfer on deadline day. Leaving the hammers will be Danny Gabbidon to Blackpool, Valon Behrami to Roma, Freddie Sears and Frank Nouble will be loaned out for the first 3 months of the season to Championship sides. Young goalkeeper, Peter Kurucz will sent out on loan to a league 1/2 side. Jonathan Spector is available for transfer however no sides have shown an intrest so far. West Ham Starting line up (4–3–3): Green, Dyer, Reid/Da Costa, Upson, Ilunga, Hitzlsperger, Parker, Noble, Faubert, Sulejmani, Cole, Barrera.(21)(16)
08 Aug 2010 12:15:45
Utaka to sign for rangers with fleck coming to fratton park on a season long loan!(8)(68)
08 Aug 2010 10:59:50
Hi can anyone tell me if Dani Pacheco is considered to be a "home grown" player??
Thanks
P.S – Ed any news on LFC transfers any when will they be signing??
Thanks again {editor's note – I believe Pacheco qualified as home grown this summer. Sorry, no new news right now, things aren't as easy to find out as they were.}(19)(4)
08 Aug 2010 11:00:59
Spurs have done a deal with man utd! they get modric and spurs get ozil? modric left out of spurs squad yesterday and met up with utd reps whilst ozils reps met with reps of spurs, oxil has strongly been advised to join by klinsmann! the deal hinges on ozil as modric is very happy at spurs(6)(51)
08 Aug 2010 11:07:41
One thing needs to be cleared up Celtic are not going to be getting Bellamy on loan or as a signing he doesn't like playing in the scottish league and said he wants to keep playing in the premierleague and have a good euro opportunity so likely spurs, aston villa or fulham!
Keane wants to be back in spurs team, and said he didn't enjoy football at Celtic said the other teams in the league werent competitive enough.
Last one McFadden has said several times he will not go back to SPL ever!
Likely signings for Celtic are:
Jason Roberts as he wants to leave English league for new challenge, and he could easily dominate the SPL!first lets start by quoting Craig Bellamy. . "I will not sign for another premier league club and I WILL only consider offers from Celtic and Cardiff"
So please think before you speak eh? Making up shakey facts is just childish(19)(26)
08 Aug 2010 11:10:14
Dont expect any signings at celtic fc until mcgeady saga completed, celtic fc are seen how much money they have to play with, lennon has targets if he doesn't leave this summer, and more expensive targets if he does leave. . . celtic fc have bids agreed with for 4 players in principal, awaiting extra funds to complete deals. as celtic fc would rather have more funds to bring in better quality of players into the club, expect a striker on loan for the year, possibly one midfielder who is very attacking minded and can score goals, one goal keeper of good quality, pacey attacking left back, and at this minute 2 quality center backs. . from a member of celtic fc?? in the know. . also expect a player for the number 7 jersey, and to those saying celtic fc pushing mcgeady out the door, utter rubbish, he is not and would never be, we don't do this at our club, we have advised him if he wishes to leave this year as he has stated, we would shake his hand and wish him well, 2 teams have put bids in for the player, one as you know spartak other i can't say, but expect mcgeady to be away, sometime this week as he is decided what to do with his advisors, and certainly not our advisors saying he must leave or never playing for us again, which is another story of weak variety. because if he doesn't leave then lennon would certainly be playing him. but i expect him to be leaving the club with good wishes and hope for from the future from our club many thanks and enjoy your sunday. . . . . . . . . . (30)(21)
08 Aug 2010 11:13:40
Ac Milan President Adriano Gallini has just confirmed they have accepted a 16.5m bid plus Giovvani dos Santos from Tottenham Hotspur's. Huntelaar has Arrived In london second time in two week's to undergo his medical tomorrow and Gallini has quoted " the deal will be wrapped up within 2–5 day's" By the way you lot are dumb to even go on this website haha
apparently ur not so smart urself if ur on this site too(7)(26)
08 Aug 2010 11:15:49
Due to his poor form since march and his increased smoking SAF is looking to cash in on him before his value falls even further, with barca, arsenal and liverpool fighting for his signature.
x(10)(43)
08 Aug 2010 11:21:46
To this idiot:
07 Aug 2010 23:49:32
Just heard inside info about ozil and he has signed for chelsea for 22m he signed at about 9:00pm and came out with abromovich and got in a limo together maybe him and remires will be only chelsea signings this summer along with benayoun and kalas
whats your source and besides ozil is not joining chelsea because he was playing for werder bremen and their president said that he is staying end of(12)(38)
08 Aug 2010 11:23:55
I have been told Matty Fryatt is on his way out of the Leicester Clty. .Paulo Sousa prefers D.J.Campbell. .and is on the look out for a target man to play alongside him.(20)(28)
08 Aug 2010 11:31:43
To the guy that said
"Man utd are going to sing ozil in the next 48 hours. "
Could you please tell me the tune it will be sang in so i can join in? ;D
Err yeah, SAF being at the match was definatly a surprise, whether or not Manchester United sign him, i don't know (ed any ideas?)
Remember SAF has been around a long time, it wouldn't surprise me if Ozil was signed, but on the other hand, i wouldn't be surprised if no–one was signed, so personally i'm clue less.
Not really a rumour, more of an opinion, or thought. :)(28)(18)
08 Aug 2010 10:59:30
07 Aug 2010 23:37:18
OLD FIRM NEWS:
CELTIC: Under Tony Mowbray Celtic could not defend and as such lost the SPL, Lennon has taken over the reigns and not bought anyone who can defend. I am not a manager but Rangers will win the SPL if Celtic do not strengthen this position (Even if they sign Bellamy and Keane up front). Stuart Baxter, Lennons advisor has told him this – expect a rift to develop if peroxide Lennon does not listen to the old boy. On the signing front Lennon is looking at St Ledger, but he has limited funds depending on the McGeady situation. If Aiden (one trick) McGeady leaves expect Lennon to bring in another 2 possibly 3 players. The only name I have heard is St Ledger.
RANGERS: Walter Smith is keen to add Jelavic as he beleives he will spearhead his attack. This deal will happen. The Danny Wilson money (2M) plus add ons will ensure this. George Welcome will not be offered a deal. Unless anyone else leaves Ibrox, then not much more will happen. Mphela, Kumalho and Benaloune are all possible if Rangers sell anyone else. The big news at Murray Park was that Freddy Adu wants to team up with Edu. This deal could happen as very little money would be required for a fee and wages. Adu was tipped for big things but his career has stalled at benfica.
Rangers line up:
GK: McGregor
RB: Whittaker CB:Weir/Webster CB:Bouggy LB: Papac
DM:McCulloch
LAM: Miller/Lafferty/Fleck CM:Davis CM: Edu RAM: Naisy/Adu
ST: Jelavic
3in a row here we go (easy) {editor's note – hasn't Edu left Rangers?}
(25) (60) Ed.. Edu played yesterday in the friendly against Newcastle.. definately not away. nor leaving since tompson left.
Baxter also has not taken up the rola of advisor to Lemon. citing more talks with national team fa advised him not to do so.. Or maybe he saw there was no sing of any thunder!(24)(38)
08 Aug 2010 00:57:27
STOKE CITY
anybody got any stoke news / rumours ?/
(Ed) u got anyfin mate ? {Ed note...sorry mate only what we see in the press}(17)(168)
08 Aug 2010 01:18:37
Man utd are going to sing ozil in the next 48 hours. .(75)(62)
08 Aug 2010 01:22:03
Big rumour down Govan way, Goodwillie will be signing this week, with the possibility of Webster returning to Dundee Utd as part of the deal. Reports also coming out of Murray Park that the lad Welcome has been successful in trials.(48)(41)
08 Aug 2010 01:37:22
Arsenal are planning a Serie A raid on Juventus centre back Giorgio Chiellini and Bologna keeper Emiliano Viviano for £22million with around 16–17 million being spent on chiellini(49)(55)
08 Aug 2010 02:08:59
To deluded rangers fans: Gudjohnsen all i can say is lmfao.Jevalic u will not be able to afford coz u r skint.Welcome is crap, sub for Honduras.After boasting about signing Josh King where is he?Preston haha.Goodwillie will not sign either.rangers will sign the South Africans maybe if they don't get any other offers.
Gudjohnsen probably not, theres a very good chance well sign jelavic so STFU u bitter tim, nobody bragged about signing josh king we just said we might get him, if we wanted goodwillie we could have him, the south africans would be better than mulgrew and cha du ri for fck sake, your all running scared over at the piggery.
WATP(49)(31)
08 Aug 2010 02:13:03
Kyle bartley won't be going on loan because he broke a bone in his shoulder in pre–season and will be out for 3 to 4 months
just clearing that up for the guy who asked
cheers ed(15)(25)
08 Aug 2010 02:28:37
Samaras was spotted on klm flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam at 6am Thursday morning. Don't no why, but he was sitting beside my mate who was raging (Gers fan).(38)(20)
08 Aug 2010 02:29:22
RANGERS have had to turn down the chance to sign Icelandic hitman Eidur Gudjohnsen – because they can't afford his £40,000–a–week pay packet
SOURCE SCOTTISH NOTW.
LMAO(40)(26)
08 Aug 2010 03:16:13
Villa news.
18 million plus ireland for milner.
villa and spurs already have agreements to get keane. red face wants cash to get bellamy. villa could also snap up jenas from spurs or witsel. sidwell will be leaving along with shorey and beye(26)(18)
08 Aug 2010 03:23:04
Jimmy Bullard will rip up his contract at Hull, and join Stoke before the transfer window closes.(33)(39)
08 Aug 2010 06:00:50
07 Aug 2010 23:50:10I overheard these people talking bout bellamy having medical at Cardiff can anyone confirm this?
Yes i can confirm that this is LIES!(20)(38)
08 Aug 2010 06:03:40
07 Aug 2010 23:28:09Wether rangers manage to get Jelavec, gudjohnson, adu or anybody else, one thing that's obvious is that walter smiths transfer budget is substantialy bigger than hes been making out.
You're not getting these players because they cost too much so it aint obvious(25)(23)
08 Aug 2010 06:55:34
Peter crouch in talks for a welcome return to anfield, only hitch L.F.C have bid 8 mil, 'arry values him at 12, really hope a deal can be struck–bernard7929(43)(33)
08 Aug 2010 07:28:06
The reason y i said ninis will arrive at ot n nt ozil is coz many mid field transfers hav not taken place. that's y ozil is now wanted by many clubs. this will lead to a price inflation n SAF can't spend hell lot coz of d financial situation. he ll get ninis as he is a good player n SAF thinks he ll b worth his price. SOM(11)(33)
08 Aug 2010 08:29:09
Heard from somone inside the club cannot mention name could get sacked big rumours peter crouch is wanted as backup striker to torres bid to come in when mashc sold to inter def could happen {Ed's note...Hasn't Rednkapp already said Crouch won't be sold?}(19)(16)
08 Aug 2010 08:51:27
With the departures of Mascherano (24mil) Emiliano Insua (5mil) and Albert Riera (5mil), Liverpool will be using the cash to make signings of:
Mathieu Flamini (7mil) NOT Poulsen
Fabio Coentrau (15mil)
Re–signature of Fabio Aurelio (free)
Nedum Onouha (3.5mil)
The shock will be Liverpool will launch a 35mil bid for Sergio Aguero on deadline day and offer wages of 130k/wk. This is because their should be new owners who want to make a statement on their arrival.(25)(47)
08 Aug 2010 09:07:12
Chelsea have reportedly made a bid for Aguero , i don't know how much but , my sources are Decent enough . Expect Ramires to be unveiled on Monday .
Expect Jack Cork to be sold to swansea for 2million and Sinclair for 3.5 million .(16)(40)
08 Aug 2010 09:28:38
Can you please all forget Ozil to Man Utd. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN. Werder Bremen have agreed a fee with Barcelona and Guardiola will meet with the player early next week.
These reports are widely available in Mundo Deportivo and Sport. 2 of Spain's Daily Sporting newspapers.
Man utd were not the only club with a representative at Fulham yesterday as Barcelona's London man was still around following the Fabregas attempt.
The only way Ozil will end up at Old Trafford is if he decides against joining Barca.(25)(51)
08 Aug 2010 09:30:15
Lee Naylor, former Wolves and Celtic full back will sign for Cardiff City early next week, reuniting with Dave Jones. 2 others to follow, a striker to challenge Jay Bothroyd and a solid midfielder. All will be done and available for Derby away next saturday.(22)(11)
08 Aug 2010 09:36:10
I think all that arsenal need now is a good yound keeper, cover fro at centre–back, and strong cm (like song).
The players I would
Keeper:
Scott Loach or Sebasation Frey
Cb cover:
Tasci
Cm:
Melo
These players wouldn't cocst a lot of money if arsene wenger was going to buy them. Personaly i could only see Scott Loach coming not Frey as Fiorentina have said they are not going to sell anybody.(19)(14)
08 Aug 2010 09:40:55
Arsenal in's
–Laurent Koscielsny–Lorient–9, 700,000
–Marouane Chamakh–Bordeaux–Free
–Serdar Tasci–Stuttgart–11,000,000
–Pepe Reina–Liverpool–25,000,000
Reina
Tasci Vermaelen
Sagna Clichy
Song
Arshavin Fabregas Nasri
RVP Chamakh(29)(58)
08 Aug 2010 10:14:10
Rangers
Hutton making a return to the Gers.
A source inside ibrox(36)(31)
08 Aug 2010 10:27:54
Milner deal to Man City to be concluded by Thursday with Stephen Ireland coming the other way (this will not be announced as an exchange as Ireland is unhappy to be devalued in this way, the deal will be a straight 27.5 million for Milner with Villa paying 9 million for Ireland)
Villa will then quickly wrap up deals for Robbie Keane from Spurs for 9 million and Aiden McGeady from Celtic for 8 million (celtic accepted a 9.5 million bid from Russia but had already agreed an 8 million move with Villa in principal as and when the Milner deal was completed.
Villa will also bring in new defensive cover, to be concluded on the final day of the window with Nedum Onuoha making the switch from City for a bargain basement price of 2 million.(20)(16)
08 Aug 2010 10:37:06
Middlesbrough F .C latest:
Kilgallon in on 6 month deal subject to medical.
In addition. .
Mido (cost £6m) to anywhere is abit of a no–brainer at present, as too Digard (cost £4m) and Emnes (cost £3.4m). .thus reinforcing the absolute inept management skills of Southgate and the millions of £s he has wasted. . Remember Alves (£12.9m!)?
Strachan in great need of a goalkeeper, left–back and winger but cannot raise funds unttil the above 3 'players' are released and apart for Digard to Nice (nominal fee) this appears remote.
Hence see impending reduced sales of O 'Neil and Jones to finance triple swoops.
Expect fireworks from strachan(9)(17)
08 Aug 2010 02:29:22
RANGERS have had to turn down the chance to sign Icelandic hitman Eidur Gudjohnsen – because they can't afford his £40,000–a–week pay packet
SOURCE SCOTTISH NOTW.
LMAO(40)(26)
08 Aug 2010 02:54:04
To the guy complaining about the bluenose using watp, when all septic fans still use the phrase chucky ar la or however your ment to spell it which is an republican terrorist phrase so if your a tutor at a uni in glasgow explain that bawhum?
anyway on to the fitbaw just watched the highlights of the mighty gers casualy beating the toon army lol just kiddin, was a good test for both teams hope that have a good season in the prem, on to the gers i have watched most pre season games and to my surprise miller is lookin really good hope he can keep his form into the season, we should know by begining of next week weather jelavic will sign also heard possibly freddy adu i think he would be a good addition any idea of this being tru ED? {editor's note – I don't have anything about Adu, he has fallen so under the radar since his complete and utter abject failure in European football. I doubt you would want him to be honest, he is not good enough.}(19)(18)
08 Aug 2010 03:16:13
Villa news.
18 million plus ireland for milner.
villa and spurs already have agreements to get keane. red face wants cash to get bellamy. villa could also snap up jenas from spurs or witsel. sidwell will be leaving along with shorey and beye(26)(18)
08 Aug 2010 03:23:04
Jimmy Bullard will rip up his contract at Hull, and join Stoke before the transfer window closes.(33)(39)
08 Aug 2010 01:37:22
Arsenal are planning a Serie A raid on Juventus centre back Giorgio Chiellini and Bologna keeper Emiliano Viviano for £22million with around 16–17 million being spent on chiellini(49)(55)
08 Aug 2010 01:54:06
To the ed , no edu hasnt left rangers , your probs getting him confused with the former rangers player damarcus beasley(27)(8)
08 Aug 2010 02:01:22
To the idiot who wrote this
Ac Milan President Adriano Gallini has just confirmed they have accepted a 16.5m bid plus Giovvani dos Santos from Tottenham Hotspur's. Huntelaar has Arrived In london second time in two week's to undergo his medical tomorrow and Gallini has quoted " the deal will be wrapped up within 2–5 day's" By the way you lot are dumb to even go on this website haha
ok firstly why are you here? if you don't like the website why post, also if your going to post why not post something credible. .'huntelaar 16.5m plus dos santos' –who had a good world cup. .errmm your the dumb one. your mum should get a parental control on your computer.(14)(22)
08 Aug 2010 02:10:21
3in a row here we go (easy) {editor's note – hasn't Edu left Rangers?}
Nah m8 it was beasley that left
WATP(21)(10)
08 Aug 2010 02:13:03
Kyle bartley won't be going on loan because he broke a bone in his shoulder in pre–season and will be out for 3 to 4 months
just clearing that up for the guy who asked
cheers ed(15)(25)
08 Aug 2010 02:28:37
Samaras was spotted on klm flight from Glasgow to Amsterdam at 6am Thursday morning. Don't no why, but he was sitting beside my mate who was raging (Gers fan).(38)(20)
08 Aug 2010 00:57:27
STOKE CITY
anybody got any stoke news / rumours ?/(17)(168)
08 Aug 2010 01:18:37
Man utd are going to sing ozil in the next 48 hours..(75)(62)
08 Aug 2010 01:22:03
Big rumour down Govan way, Goodwillie will be signing this week, with the possibility of Webster returning to Dundee Utd as part of the deal. Reports also coming out of Murray Park that the lad Welcome has been successful in trials.(48)(41)
08 Aug 2010 01:25:58
Ed any news on how the remires deal is going and have you got any other chelsea transfer rumours :) {editor's note – as far as I know, the Ramires deal is just waiting on crossing the I's and dotting the T's. Or something like that anyway. I haven't heard of anything other than whispers regarding any further moves this window.}(6)(5)
07 Aug 2010 23:32:40
Ac Milan President Adriano Gallini has just confirmed they have accepted a 16.5m bid plus Giovvani dos Santos from Tottenham Hotspur's. Huntelaar has Arrived In london second time in two week's to undergo his medical tomorrow and Gallini has quoted " the deal will be wrapped up within 2–5 day's" By the way you lot are dumb to even go on this website haha(34)(167)
07 Aug 2010 23:33:29
Barnet manager Mark Stimson is looking to bring in Gilles Sanu to Underhill from Arsenal on a season long loan due to the horrific injury sustained by Steve Kabba in the defeat at Chesterfield.(27)(20)
07 Aug 2010 23:33:50
Ed any news on Sheffield united and kyle Bartley has he come back on loan ?
Has SAF spoke to Ozil since fulham game ? {editor's note – I don't have any news on Sheffield United, and I am quite certain no defender will be leaving Arsenal on loan or otherwise until a few are signed. As far as I know SAF hasn't spoken to Ozil since the match, but he wouldn't need to yet.}(34)(18)
07 Aug 2010 23:37:18
OLD FIRM NEWS:
CELTIC: Under Tony Mowbray Celtic could not defend and as such lost the SPL, Lennon has taken over the reigns and not bought anyone who can defend. I am not a manager but Rangers will win the SPL if Celtic do not strengthen this position (Even if they sign Bellamy and Keane up front). Stuart Baxter, Lennons advisor has told him this – expect a rift to develop if peroxide Lennon does not listen to the old boy. On the signing front Lennon is looking at St Ledger, but he has limited funds depending on the McGeady situation. If Aiden (one trick) McGeady leaves expect Lennon to bring in another 2 possibly 3 players. The only name I have heard is St Ledger.
RANGERS: Walter Smith is keen to add Jelavic as he beleives he will spearhead his attack. This deal will happen. The Danny Wilson money (2M) plus add ons will ensure this. George Welcome will not be offered a deal. Unless anyone else leaves Ibrox, then not much more will happen. Mphela, Kumalho and Benaloune are all possible if Rangers sell anyone else. The big news at Murray Park was that Freddy Adu wants to team up with Edu. This deal could happen as very little money would be required for a fee and wages. Adu was tipped for big things but his career has stalled at benfica.
Rangers line up:
GK: McGregor
RB: Whittaker CB:Weir/Webster CB:Bouggy LB: Papac
DM:McCulloch
LAM: Miller/Lafferty/Fleck CM:Davis CM: Edu RAM: Naisy/Adu
ST: Jelavic
3in a row here we go (easy) {editor's note – hasn't Edu left Rangers?}(41)(82)
07 Aug 2010 23:40:19
Ed any news on supposed takeover @ sheff 6, or is it yet more b@ll@cks from the board ? {editor's note – Sheffield 6? I have never heard of that before, I take it you mean Wednesday? If you do then no, it's not the board playing games, there is definitely an interested party, they have apparently been trying to get some Wednesday legends on board with the bid. But that is all I know about it.}(10)(11)
07 Aug 2010 23:45:42
Blackpool to sign David Nugent and pair him with Cillian Sheridan of Celtic to form a strike partnership to keep Blackpool up this year. The Blackpool line–up for this season is as follows: Gilks, Eardley, Crainey, Kenneth(Dundee United), Baptiste, Southern, Wilson(Portmouth), Bryson(Kilmarnock), Adams, Nugent(Portmouth) and Sheridan(Celtic). A line–up capable of staying up! Harewood was looking for too high of a salary(16)(86)
07 Aug 2010 23:49:32
Just heard inside info about ozil and he has signed for chelsea for 22m he signed at about 9:00pm and came out with abromovich and got in a limo together maybe him and remires will be only chelsea signings this summer along with benayoun and kalas(31)(128)
07 Aug 2010 23:50:10
I overheard these people talking bout bellamy having medical at Cardiff can anyone confirm this?(27)(116)
07 Aug 2010 23:58:02
One thing needs to be cleared up Celtic are not going to be getting Bellamy on loan or as a signing he doesn't like playing in the scottish league and said he wants to keep playing in the premierleague and have a good euro opportunity so likely spurs, aston villa or fulham!
Keane wants to be back in spurs team, and said he didn't enjoy football at Celtic said the other teams in the league werent competitive enough.
Last one McFadden has said several times he will not go back to SPL ever!
Likely signings for Celtic are:
Jason Roberts as he wants to leave English league for new challenge, and he could easily dominate the SPL!(23)(21)
08 Aug 2010 00:03:35
Rangers scout Manchester United youngsters
Scout sent by Ibrox club to take in Manchester United XI against St Johnston.
Rangers bid to strengthen their squad for the new season continues after they had a Manchester United youth side watched in a friendly against St Johnstone. Sandy Jardine was in the stands as United beat the Perth side 3–2 in Alan Main's testimonial match.
STV Sport understands that Jardine was running the rule over United's young side in general but was paying particular attention to striker Joshua King. The 18 year–old played as a centre–forward and scored on Saturday but can also be deployed on the wing.
The side, coached by former United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, was packed with young talent and Jardine would have seen several players who have the potential to make an impact in the SPL.
Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon was a key figure in midfield and showed an appetite for the physical side of the game. Northern Ireland Under–21 midfielder Oliver Norwood is a set–piece specialist who has been described by senior team manager Nigel Worthington as "a genius".
However, it is believed that Norwegian 18–year old is the most likely target for Rangers. The powerful goalscorer was given a Premier League squad number by Sir Alex Ferguson last season but the signing of Javier Hernandez will have kept him well down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
United are unlikely to sanction a permanent transfer for any of their fledgling players as there are high hopes the current crop can step up to first team level. However, the club have a track record for placing promising players on loan to aid their development.
Paul Le Guen was successful in persuading United to send Phil Bardsley and Lee Martin to Ibrox on loan during his time in the club though the move did not work out for either party. Walter Smith is looking to bolster his threadbare squad without substantial transfer funds though and may attempt to persuade his old friend Ferguson that Champions League experience would benefit his youngsters.
King, in particular, would fill a gap in the Rangers squad due to his ability to play anywhere across the front line. Kris Boyd, Nacho Novo and DaMarcus Beasley all left Ibrox during the summer.
STV WEB SITE
I believe you are talking bulls t about the possibility of joshua king to rangers as he has already went to preston on loan.(18)(68)
08 Aug 2010 00:19:00
Martin bain is in talks with rapid vienna as we speak, so who is in france, another clueless ger kidding on he knows what is happening at his club?ask the ed, none of my posts have been wrong, must be galling have, copyright watp–shook the bear, 'a bitter tim'being right! also ed, why is watp allowed?we are the people is a term used to put down the catholic minority in scotland since the early seventeen hundreds?id have more respect for his posts sayn his initial n 1873 rather than what is a racist post.ps i teach history at caledonian uni in glasgow! {editor's note – I always took WATP to be more of a term along the lines of the 'people's club' saying that Moyes copied from a certain Mr Shankly. I never realised it was a racist term as such. Maybe it is time to move on and forget about how it was used back then though? After all word usage changes over time anyway. Or do you believe it is still being used as a racist term?}(22)(37)
08 Aug 2010 00:21:01
St ledger – celtic £2.5m
gudjohnsen – rangers loan
balotelli – man city £25m
milner – £18m and ireland
bellamy – fulham £8m
poulsen – liverpool
mascherano – barca or inter £25m
frey – arsenal £9m
mcgeady – spartak £9m(53)(77)
08 Aug 2010 00:25:32
Rangers
reports in Monaco and Teamtalk.com. Gudjohnsen possible loan deal.
I seen this 2 he would be a quality signing.
WATP(32)(56)
08 Aug 2010 00:29:22
I can confirm that martin bain did not arrive/leave charles de galle airport because hes in vienna, ya donut!(38)(27)
08 Aug 2010 00:33:55
Sources in Old Trafford have told me SAF's talks with Bremen went very well, only a couple of points need ironing out especially add on's etc based on future performances.
Expect a bid to go through in the coming days. Personal terms may become another sticking point however as the wage demands and signing on fee are excessive.(73)(31)
07 Aug 2010 22:56:28
Lets stop all this speculation that Hatem Ben–Arfa will be joining Liverpool FC for 12m, first of all Marseille value him at 7m secondly if liverpool had 12m to spend on a winger then surely they would bag the superior Turan, fan and long term target.
Only 2–3 more signings as takeover will not happen this season and the Agueros and Turans etc. will have to wait until Jan or nex Summer.
Expect:
Loic Remy(11.5m)
Poulsen(4m)
New left back( Taiwo? Bridge? Salcido?)
Mascherano to leave for 24m and funds will be used on the transfers.(49)(43)
07 Aug 2010 22:57:13
Sunderland looking at loic remy as a replacment for kwj who might be on his way to stoke for 8 million, that's if stoke have got 8 million to spend(26)(41)
07 Aug 2010 23:02:31
Afellay to arsenal for 12.5 million i have this on very good authority(77)(40)
07 Aug 2010 23:03:18
1. rangers will not sign gudjohnson as they don't have 60,000 per week for his wages
2.whoever said that the big french centre half will be signed for 2 million well funny that because he's been made available for just 800k after a move to newcastle fell through.
3.and the guy that said alan smith would never sign for rangers and that he's a leeds fan. . well this weeks rangers news would suggest his boyhood teams are rangers and leeds and in his own words rangers are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
4. celtic won't sign any big names like keane bellamy etc coz after there champions league exit the mcgeady transfer fee will be used to balance this seasons books.
5. jelovic will hopefully sign this week and maybe conway and i think that would probably be it untill january as kids seem to be the way forward for the club.
Glasgow rangers the pride of scotland
53 and counting! (44)(61)
07 Aug 2010 23:04:46
Micah Richards is heading to Tottenham, whilst Jonathan Woodgate is to rejoin either Leeds or Middlesbrough for this season.(44)(64)
07 Aug 2010 23:14:05
07 Aug 2010 22:38:25
Martin Bain has flown back out to Austria, McCoist is on his way to America, and another rep is in France expect a lot of movement next 48 hrs.
Friend at game today told the above, by someone connected. Bain definately wasnt at the game today. The gudjonson rumours are coming from the french media.
On a negative note i believe mccoist has been spotted in a glasgow nightclub tonight, but their are no flights out of glasgow to usa untill tomorrow. The jevalec deal looks very close.(32)(47)
07 Aug 2010 23:14:07
Hey Editor – Any Saints news? {editor's note – sorry mate, I don't get Saints news very often, I am trying to change that though.}(13)(12)
07 Aug 2010 23:14:20
Mc coist was in the orchard park hotel in giffnock earlier having a beer so i doubt that
07 Aug 2010 22:38:25
Martin Bain has flown back out to Austria, McCoist is on his way to America, and another rep is in France expect a lot of movement next 48 hrs.
Source? I hope this is true and your not bulls ing.(28)(40)
07 Aug 2010 23:18:12
Manchester United Transfer News:
Sir Alex Ferguson was in London today to watch Fulham play Weder Bremen in a pre–season freindly. He was there to cast an eye on Bremen and Germany World Cup star Mesut Ozil. The young German international has long been on Ferguson's radar and after his sparkling World Cup performances he has attratced the attention of the world's top clubs such as Arsenal and Real Madrid. Sir Alex spoke to a Werder Bremen official briefly and had a brief conversation with Ozil himself. Sir Alex has decided to move for the player now due to recent interest from Real Madrid. Manchester United have put in a bid of £15m which has been accepted by Bremen. Ozil will finalise his transfer to Manchester United next week. He will watch the Community Sheild tomorrow before having his medical and finalising personal terms early next week.
x(84)(51)
07 Aug 2010 23:24:45
Ed, Any Doncaster Rovers news please mate? {editor's note – I haven't mate sorry.}(9)(18)
07 Aug 2010 23:28:05
NUFC Rumours–
Hatem Ben Arfa is signing next week– Done deal, as being reported all across the French media. Turned down some Russian clubs & Benfica to move to the Prem– It's a one year loan deal with a payment of 800K, with Newcastle getting first option to buy at the end of the season.
That leaves Newcastle with a better looking side for survival– Their best side=
(4–4–1–1) Harper, S.Taylor, Campbell, Coloccini, Enrique, Routledge, Guthrie, Barton, Jonas, Ben Arfa, Carroll(68)(64)