Actual Summer Transfers/Rumours [Archive]

Gary G

19-05-2005, 00:49

oh look what I've found :D...... http://www.football-rumours.com/dodgy.htm

My mate works at the premier league and he has processed the transfer papers for the following transfers they will go through on the 1st of july due to the transfer window. This date is subject to the players beinging given international clearance. Essien to chelsea (18m with 1.25m going to agents), O'brien to wigan (1.45m with 250k going to agents), Alvaro Recoba to bolton wanderers (free transfer 100k agent fee), Derek Riordan to Sunderland (750,000 with 75,000 going to agents) Juan Roman Riqueleme to Newcastle (8.5 million with 850,000 going to agents) my mate has seen the technical documentation for all of these transfers. D.M.Benvin

man U r going to spend a lot this summer the one's coming r gattuso, torres, essien, malouda, juninho, p. robinson or cassillas, p.ibarez, n. de jong, s. davies and kaka if not all some of them might come in

yakubu is definetely moving to newcastle united

man utd will sign van der vaart 4 5.7 mil, robinson 4 7 mil and also torres 2 replace saha who goes to PSG 4 18 mil.possibly vicente will come from valencia 4 9 mil.

Quality

Kevthedrummer

19-05-2005, 00:56

Quality
I didn't dare check "dodgy 2"

but I'm sure a few of them will turn out to be true, but then they have pretty much written every single transfer possibility in the world so they are bound to be right somewhere:tongue:

Phatmann

19-05-2005, 01:03

Corinthians look to have beaten European powerhouses Chelsea and Real Madrid to the signing of Argentine star Javier Mascherano.
(Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=276947&CPID=103&CLID=&lid=26&title=Corinthians+grab+Mascher ano&channel=Las_Americas))

Akineye

19-05-2005, 08:17

My dad is a director at Man U. he said that glazer will give fergie money 4 transfers, fergie will buy Essien (14mill) Robert (2mill) and swp ruud 4 adriano!!! 100% true wait and see!! Dave

In all seriousness, United have been linked with Nigel de Jong, Torres, Essien and John Obi Mikel, if he ever comes out of hiding.

I'm sure he will be the greatest African player since Djemba-Djemba.

There's also semi-realistic reports linking Ronaldo with a move away from United, with Chelski or Real seeming to be his preferred destinations. If we can get over £20 million for the lad, I say sell him.

Harry-Kewell

19-05-2005, 10:12

I got this news from KopTalk:

Didi Hamann, Igor Biscan, Jerzy Dudek, Harry Kewell, Mauricio Pellegrino, Josemi, Antonio Nunez and Milan Baros are all tipped for an exit. A couple of them could be saved if proposed incoming transfers (replacements) collapse.

Steve Finnan was down as a possible departee earlier in the season but he's impressed the manager and he's safe. Djimi Traore could be moved on but Rafa is in no rush to get rid of him and you'd expect him to want to stay. Anthony Le Tallec, Salif Diao and Florent Sinama-Pongolle are other players who are available.

Stephane Henchoz has gone and Gregory Vignal will also be off the books soon along with El-Hadji Diouf, Vladimir Smicer, Richie Partridge, Jon Otsemobor, Paul Harrison, Mark Smyth and of course Patrice Luzi. There was talk that Rafa wanted Alou Diarra back at Anfield but the player can't seem to make his mind up as to where he wants to be. Despite his promising season at Lens, he's likely to be off-loaded along with Bruno Cheyrou.

pier69

19-05-2005, 12:21

stillian petrov , djimi traore are rumoured to move to everton , are there any fernando torres rumours ? such a good young player should have lots of transfer rumours during this time...

Stevie Baby

19-05-2005, 12:27

According to the daily mail:

Birmingham city tried to launch a reverse bid. Meaning they wanted Andrew Johnson and they'll give us (Palace) some cash and return Clinton Morrison, who we dont want because he's crap now. Simon Jordon basically told them to fuck off, and AJ doesnt like Steve Bruce anyway.

AgentZero

19-05-2005, 12:50

In all seriousness, United have been linked with Nigel de Jong, Torres, Essien and John Obi Mikel, if he ever comes out of hiding.

I'm sure he will be the greatest African player since Djemba-Djemba.

There's also semi-realistic reports linking Ronaldo with a move away from United, with Chelski or Real seeming to be his preferred destinations. If we can get over £20 million for the lad, I say sell him.

FOOL I TELL YE, selling ronaldo would be the dumbest most stupidest decision any manager can make, that lad has soooo much potential....the rumour is that he is linked because he hasn't (so far) agreed to an contract extension, and real have been interested in him since he broke into the United team and Chelsea are just the annoying team linked with everyone.

Elhombrebala

19-05-2005, 15:47

Porto player and brazilian youngster Luis Fabiano has signed an 3-year deal with Sevilla. It didn't turned out too well for him at Porto when he came from Brazils Sao Paolo last year.

Singh

19-05-2005, 16:09

Wolves striker Henri Camara, who spent last season on loan at Celtic and Southampton, does not want to return to Molineux and several Premiership clubs want him, says his agent (The Sun).

Rangers striker Dado Prso, who had been linked with several Premiership clubs, says he is happy to stay at Ibrox for as long as the club wants him (Guardian).

Stoke have sent Michael Ricketts back to Leeds after his loan spell but are keen to have Southampton's Kenwyne Jones back at the club next season (Express).

Birmingham have had a "derisory" £1.5m offer for striker Walter Pandiani turned down by Deportivo la Coruna (Telegraph).

Craig Bellamy's agent says nothing will be resolved about his future until after Celtic play in the Scottish Cup Final (Mail).

Everton want to sign Liverpool's Djimi Traore and Charlton's Paul Konchesky (Mirror).

West Ham's Sergei Rebrov was in Kiev last week to discuss a possible move to former club Dynamo Kiev (Times).

Everton are preparing a £4m bid for Celtic midfielder Stilian Petrov (Daily Record).

Paul Lambert hopes to persuade former Celtic team-mates Jamie Smith and David Fernandez to join him when he becomes Livingston manager next month (Scottish Sun).

Jonny2J

19-05-2005, 19:23

heard a rumour through the local grapevine... Beckham has bought a 3.5 million house somewhere in the Newcastle Area and the estate agent who done the deal put 500 quid on him moving to the toon at 100/1... the odds have now been slashed to 20/1

personally canny see it happening like

AgentZero

20-05-2005, 09:16

if becks were to ever move back to england itll be to go to White Hart Lane.

boro 4eva

20-05-2005, 10:54

middlesbrough are after edgar davids and we have already got big yak!!

AgentZero

20-05-2005, 11:42

Jeremy Menez rumours to United are ripe again.
Race For Ramos - Daily Star

Nturtle

20-05-2005, 13:06

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=333840&cc=4716

Del Horno looks like a blue (as LiamK previously mentioned)

Del Horno: We can't say no to Chelsea
MADRID, May 20 (Reuters) - Athletic Bilbao left back Asier del Horno has confirmed that Chelsea are interested in signing him and said the offer from the English champions is the chance of a lifetime for both him and his club.

'This is a unique opportunity for me and for Athletic,' the 24-year-old Spanish international told Onda Cero radio station on Friday.

'If you look at the figures that are being talked about then it seems unthinkable that a team would pay that sort of money for me. For both Athletic and me it would be difficult to say no to an offer like this.

'With a contract like this I would sort out not just my life but the life for my whole family. Athletic would be able to clear their debts and renew the contracts of players like Tiko, (Fran) Yeste, (Pablo) Orbaiz and (Andoni) Iraola.'

Spanish media report that the English champions are offering between €14 million ($17.71 million) and €18 million ($22.77 million) for the defender and are prepared to pay him a salary of up to three million euros, over three times what he now earns at Athletic.

Del Horno's agent Jokin Barcena is reported to have been in London this week for talks with Chelsea.

A powerful attacking left back who is strong in the air, Del Horno is under contract to Athletic until 2007.

He came up through the youth ranks at Athletic and has caught the eye for his fine performances for the Basque side when they have played against Real Madrid, scoring five goals against them in the last four seasons.

He made his debut for Spain last September in a friendly against Scotland and has gone on to win six caps and score two goals, including the winner against England in November.

Chelsea are known to be looking for a player to challenge Wayne Bridge on the left side of defence.

svendust

20-05-2005, 13:07

oh look what I've found :D...... http://www.football-rumours.com/dodgy.htm

Some of those are a bit dodgy

e.g.

Sunderland to land Koller and Smicer to form a new forward line for first sean back in premier. Parnaby and Zat Knight added to defence and Darren Carter in midfield. Mick Mac hope to get a right winger on season long loan

I doubt Zat Knight would want to leave Fulham for Sunderland, the others are slight possibilities but still doubtful, not to say that Sunderland are not very good or anything but why would he want to leave a mid-table team and join a likely relegation team.

Owen is returning to anfield for 14m, reason? real madrid are signing diego, and owen will be fourth choice striker and will not stay. liverpool have first choice on owen and are still owed 6m from first transfer. this is 100% true and owen will be at a press confrence on the saturday after cl final along with reina (6m) and aimar (px baros). this is from the liverpool press office where my wife works

Rumour has it Rafael van der Vaart is joining Hamburg. This is not true as his agent Soren Lerby has been shown around a flat in Liverpool.

Liverpool are set to offload goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek to Aston Villa. Also Biscan,Diao,Diouf,Hamann,Vigna l,Smicer are all leaving. Cheyrou & Diarra to french teams, Ins : Evra,Reina,Mintal,O'Neill from Portsmouth & Julio Baptista, also Vicente remains a target with baros in exchange, if not Baros for sissko (20 year old valencia midfielder)

Great rumours for Liverpool, I'm defienetley putting that bet on them to win the title if they can get Owen and Aimar!

Ipswich transfer news - Kelvin Davis is apparently a target of Wenger (but that was probably just another reporter putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5)

Darren Bent is almost definetly off for the prem just a race for who wants him most and who can afford him. Because we don't need to sell him it won't be another Matt Holland for £600,000, or whatever it was. Obviously Charlton want him, I'd imagine Newcastle will be interested ;) , I'd of thought they'd have to pay around the £5 mil mark for him though but he's more than worht it on his day.

Jonny2J

20-05-2005, 13:14

Darren Bent is almost definetly off for the prem just a race for who wants him most and who can afford him.I'd imagine Newcastle will be interested ;) heard that rumour too mate, aint him and Ambrose decent mates or meant to have a good understanding when playin together or so ive been told

svendust

20-05-2005, 16:20

heard that rumour too mate, aint him and Ambrose decent mates or meant to have a good understanding when playin together or so ive been told

Yeah they were best mates, came through the youth and reserve team together so the good understanding comes from that. I'd imagine that Ambrose would play a huge part in Bent moving up there if you do make an offer and then you'd be able to see the best of both players because both are quality, no doubt.

Jonny2J

20-05-2005, 16:27

Yeah they were best mates, came through the youth and reserve team together so the good understanding comes from that. I'd imagine that Ambrose would play a huge part in Bent moving up there if you do make an offer and then you'd be able to see the best of both players because both are quality, no doubt.yeh Ambrose is now starting to find a bit of form, i think his best position though is through the centre and coming off the attack anyways, as he was only played on the right cause of Nobby's unforunate departure... and nice to see Souness was giving the bairns a chance at the end of the season, although no doubt he wouldnt of if he wasnt forced to do it

Phatmann

20-05-2005, 16:42

Aaron Hughes has completed his move to Aston Villa from Newcastle United.
(Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/LIST.ASP?HLID=278033))

Jonny2J

20-05-2005, 16:55

Aaron Hughes has completed his move to Aston Villa from Newcastle United.
(Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/LIST.ASP?HLID=278033))an absolute farce :(

Phatmann

20-05-2005, 17:00

an absolute farce :(
Why did he go? Villa isn't exactly a step forward, and I thought he was playing quite well. Was he unhappy at Newcastle or something?

Jonny2J

20-05-2005, 17:04

Why did he go? Villa isn't exactly a step forward, and I thought he was playing quite well. Was he unhappy at Newcastle or something?i have no idea mate, it just shows how idiotic the current regime is...... i mean yet Souness offers 33 year old Robbie Elliot a new deal, that big nosed fucker is still plying his so called "trade" at the back, and Hughesie had played nearly 300 games for the club in every possible position imaginable, not one bit of trouble caused, its just an absolute joke

Stevie Baby

24-05-2005, 15:40

Aha! Take that you wankers!

Birmingham City have abandoned their interest in Andy Johnson after making an enquiry for the Crystal Palace striker.
Blues boss Steve Bruce had been keen to bring Johnson back to St Andrews, three years after allowing him to leave the club as a makeweight in the Clinton Morrison deal.
While Morrison's star has dimmed in the intervening period, Johnson has gone from strength to strength and even earned an England cap.
Johnson scored 22 goals this season but was unable to keep Palace in The Premiership and their relegation has sparked talk he will move on again in the summer.
West Bromwich Albion have already failed in a bid to tempt the 24-year-old back to the Midlands, after their £2 million plus Robert Earnshaw offer was snubbed by Palace.
Birmingham have also expressed an interest but, after receiving no encouragement from Selhurst Park, have now turned their attention elsewhere.
A club statement read: "Birmingham City's chief executive Karren Brady can confirm that an enquiry was made to Crystal Palace regarding the availability of their striker Andrew Johnson.
"However, Crystal Palace made it clear that Andrew Johnson is not for sale and at no point was a bid actually placed.
"As far as Birmingham City is concerned that is the end of the matter and manager Steve Bruce will continue to look elsewhere at other transfer targets."
Liverpool and Newcastle United have also been linked with the hot shot but Palace are steadfast in their determination to keep Johnson.
Eagles chairman Simon Jordan has already stressed that even a bid in excess of £10 million would not persuade him to sell the forward.

Scarface

24-05-2005, 15:55

Rafael Van der Vaart to Hamburg

Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has revealed that he has agreed personal terms with Hamburger SV and expects to move from Ajax to Germany in due course.

The 22-year-old said on Monday: "I’ve agreed personal terms and it’s certain that I’ll be moving to Germany. HSV is a great club and I’ll be signing a four-year deal with them."

However, despite the certainty of the player, Ajax and HSV have yet to agree a fee for the transfer. The player has a contract in Amsterdam until 2006 and Ajax are looking to recoup about €7 million on his sale. The Germans are willing to fork out €5 million, so a compromise of sorts must be agreed before the deal is finalised.

Hamburger SV missed out on European qualification this season, and see van der Vaart as a major contributor in next season's push.

http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=63227&idSez=18

Alexander Hleb to Arsenal?

Arsene Wenger is reportedly ready to make Alexander Hleb his first signing of the summer as The Gunners look to strengthen their squad and catch up with London neighbours Chelsea.
Wenger has been promised substantial transfer funds by the club's board, and has been tracking the Belarus international midfielder for well over a year.
Hleb is believed to have a buy-out clause in his contract at a value of around €15 million and could well be set to leave current club Stuttgart, with a host of European giants monitoring his progress.
The 24-year-old would provide strong competition for Freddie Ljungberg on the right wing of the Gunners midfield, and has proved himself to be a standout performer in Die Bundesliga with the Swabians.
Hleb himself admitted that he has a diverse range of options should he desire to further his career away from the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, and revealed that the North London outfit had shown the most concrete interest to date.
"Yes, there are teams looking at me," said Hleb.
"I believe they are Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal.
"But Arsenal have shown the strongest interest, we will have to wait and see."
However The Gunners may have to stump up serious cash if they are to test the resolve of Stuttgart, as the German outfit have previously intimated they are determined to keep hold of the star.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?id=278532

LiamK

24-05-2005, 16:46

Asier Del Horno signing imminent. Next few days according to Bilbao. By the end of the month we should have another player signed up too, hopefully a striker.

Nturtle

24-05-2005, 17:18

LOL....Chelsea needs ANOTHER striker? Ah well, I'm sure you'll get top drawer...

Van der vaart seems a sideways move though... Good news guys!

Appiah to Boro

Boro step-up interest in Juve's Appiah
Middlesbrough have stepped up their bid to sign Juventus midfielder Stephen Appiah with an official approach to the Italian club.

They are hoping to add the 24-year-old to their squad this summer, with the Ghanaian having struggled to break into the Serie A champions' side during the current season.

Appiah has spent the last eight years in Italy, dazzling as a teenager with Udinese before joining Parma.

A loan spell at Brescia gave him a stage on which he impressed sufficiently to gain the admiration of Juventus, but his opportunities look limited in Turin next season.

Boro chief executive Keith Lamb told the club website: 'He's somebody we have an interest in and if we can do anything there then we will.

'Juventus are aware of our interest but he's just one of a number of players on the manager's list.'

It is understood Boro may try to sign Appiah on a season-long loan deal.

Boro have almost closed out a deal for Portsmouth forward Aiyegbeni Yakubu, while they are also hopeful that Boudewijn Zenden will sign a new contract at the Riverside.

Veteran centre-back Colin Cooper committed himself to a further 12 months at the club today, while negotiations continue with regards to a new deal for boss Steve McClaren.

nath_scfc

24-05-2005, 17:45

Kenwyne Jones will be a Stoke player this time in two weeks. Only verbal sources.

Rohan Rickketts has gone to Wolves on a free due to Tottenham releasing him. Souce (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=278818&lid=4&cpid=10&title=Wolves+announce+Ricketts +deal&channel=Championship)

Wise to QPR. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280222&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=4&title=QPR+get+Wise&channel=Championship)

Paul Ifill to Sheff United. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=278023&CPID=10&CLID=110&lid=&title=Blades+bag+Lions+winger&channel=Championship)

Barcelona have secured a deal for Athletic Bilbao star Santiago Ezquerro. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280230&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=10&title=Ezquerro+seals+Barca+dea l&channel=Spain)

codename 47

26-05-2005, 12:18

Robinho wiill be moving to Real madrid,the deal will be made official once santos's involvment in the copa Libertadores is over

Elhombrebala

26-05-2005, 14:13

Madrid are also eyeing back-defender Miguel from Benfica.
Is said on marca.

Stevie Baby

26-05-2005, 14:57

Word on the street is Macken (Man City) will go to Crystal Palace to give AJ a helping hand up front for the season ahead.

Where's Wrighty?

Phatmann

26-05-2005, 15:41

Everton boss David Moyes has made his first move to build a squad capable of competing in Europe by completing the capture of Simon Davies from Tottenham

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280543&cpid=8&CLID=&lid=3&title=Davies+is+a+Toffee&channel=Premiership)

Sweey

26-05-2005, 16:41

Hmm..the first is from Reuters, backed up by goal.com, and the second is from goal.com

PSV Eindhoven midfielder Johann Vogel will sign a three-year contract with AC Milan, the Dutch champions announced on Thursday.

The Swiss international has agreed terms with coach Carlo Ancelotti and president Adriano Galliani.

"They are an absolutely top team, this is like a dream," said the 28-year-old Vogel about his transfer to the losing Champions League finalists.

Vogel joined PSV in 1999 and will leave PSV without a fee as his contract expires in the close season. PSV midfielder Mark van Bommel signed for Barcelona earlier this month.

Spanish daily Marca is reporting this morning that AC Milan want to sign former Inter star Ronaldo.
“Berlusconi wants Ronaldo,” reads the Madrid based paper’s front page today.

According to the article the AC Milan supremo would be ready to offer Real around 60 million Euros in exchange for R9’s services.

If the sensational deal takes place it would be a further act of betrayal of the Brazilian striker towards the Nerazzurri fans, who still haven’t forgiven Ronaldo for going to Madrid after winning the 2002 World Cup.

Yossi

26-05-2005, 17:11

Robinho wiill be moving to Real madrid,the deal will be made official once santos's involvment in the copa Libertadores is over
Or will it?
Brazilian super-kid Robinho has played down talk of a move to Arsenal.

The Santos starlet is focusing on helping his club win the Copa Libertadores but The Gunners sent representatives to Sunday's domestic league clash with Atletico Mineiro and they were accompanied by the player's agent Wagner Ribeiro.

Real Madrid remain favourites to snare the South American prodigy when he decides to embark on a career in Europe, but reports of interest from Arsene Wenger could see the chase hot up.

"They were there to look at the soccer in general," Robinho told Radio Cultura. "Not only Santos and not only me.

"I prefer to stay at Santos and win the Copa Libertadores.

"I want to give my best to help Santos become champions.

"What will be better for everybody will be better for me as well."

Chelsea and Barcelona have also showed an interest in the 21-year-old, who did not score in the 3-0 win against Atletico Mineiro.

However, he bagged a brace in the Copa Libertadores against Universidad de Chile on Wednesday to help smooth Santos' passage into the quarter finals.

Robinho has 13 goals in the competition this term and his performance in midweek drew critical acclaim as he earned a penalty, which he converted himself, with a sublime piece of skill.
Elfsborg have opened talks with Swedish striker Mathias Svensson.

The 30-year-old has a clause in his contract which allows him to leave if a top-flight club from Europe makes a bid of £100,000 or more.

Now Elfsborg have lodged an offer and Norwich have no choice but to allow Svensson to talk about a return to his homeland.

"We very much hope that Matt will choose to stay at Carrow Road for the final year of his deal," Canaries chief executive Neil Doncaster told the club's website.

"However we would obviously respect Matt's right to return to Sweden in accordance with his contract if he wished.

"In the event that Matt does decide to go, the full amount of any transfer fee and all savings in wages would go straight into Nigel Worthington's transfer kitty."
The fact that the money will be spent somewhere else (like the defence) makes this move not that bad. Also, it could be good to give Ryan Jarvis a few more than he's had in the past couple of seasons.
Norwich City striker Leon McKenzie is treating reports linking him with a move to Charlton Athletic as paper talk.

Although The Canaries suffered the drop this term, the former Peterborough United was in fine form with a 10-goal league haul.

The 27-year-old marksman has one year remaining on his Norwich deal and Nigel Worthington may cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer.

McKenzie is currently away on holiday following the conclusion of The Premiership and has not been informed whether the reported interest from Charlton is concrete.

"I'm away at the moment and I haven't spoken to my agent, but it all sounds like paper talk to me," said McKenzie to the Eastern Daily Press.
Although Marrison will want this to be true- I don't. McKenzie always gives 100%, and in the Championship his skill will be above average. And both McKenzie and Svensson can't go.

All of these were from skysports.planetfootball.com

Stevie Baby

26-05-2005, 17:12

Yossi have you read the Article on Skysports about Green hinting a move away from the club?

Yossi

26-05-2005, 17:17

I have. But that's the only one of the major three rumours (Green, Francis, Ashton) I actually want to go. He's worth around £4-5m, and that money would be good to spend on the defence, plus he won't be missed too much with Welsh international Darren Ward and Scottish international Paul Gallacher on the bench, who are bothy decent keepers.

Scarface

26-05-2005, 18:47

*Santiago Ezquerro to Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao - DEAL

Source (http://www.wldcup.com/news/2005May/20050526_30409_world_soccer.ht ml)

*Barca to swap Saviola and Riquelme for Torres?

Source (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/News/Story_Page/0,7760,1778_488264,00.html)

*Jose Reina closes in on Liverpool switch

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280570&CPID=8&CLID=14&lid=&title=Reina+close+to+Reds&channel=Premiership)

*Birmingham back in for Craig Bellamy?

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280586&cpid=8&CLID=4&lid=&title=Blues+hint+at+new+Bellam y+move&channel=Football_Home)

codename 47

26-05-2005, 19:45

:ohmy: have to admit that torres and riquelme deal sounds interesting in the long run would be good for athletico

adams9802

26-05-2005, 19:45

Madrid are also eyeing back-defender Miguel from Benfica.
Is said on marca.
remeber the title of the thread...Marca is a wrothless newspaper, if you could even call it that.

Stevie Baby

27-05-2005, 10:07

This is absolute GOLD! (copied from the daily mail)

Johnson Bid Puts Palace On Warpath

CRYSTAL PALACE Chairman Simon Jordon said he "wouldn't sell a packet of crisps to Birmingham City" as the row over Andrew Johnson's future erupted again last night.
Jordan, who has turned down a £7.5 million bid from Tottenham for Johnson and Wayne Routledge, reserved his most vehement criticism for the Midlands club, claiming their managing director Karren Brady leaked details of their interest in the striker. He said "Birmingham are nothing more than a bunch of clowns."
"They don't tell the truth and I wouldn't sell them a packet of crisps. Anyway, Andy would never sign for them. This is a club that told him he wasn't good enough, sold him a few years ago and whose manager (Steve Bruce) labelled him a diver."
Spurs hope to avoid a tribunal for out-of-contract Routledge. They may now offer fringe players to make the double bid more attractive, possibly Michael Brown and Calum Davenport.
Palace last night signed Millwall defender Darren Ward in a £1.1 million deal and agreed terms with Cardiff winger Jobi McAnuff.

:laugh: Jordan is a legend.

In reply the peoples fron Birmingham said:

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has threatened to sue Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan over an alleged verbal attack on the club and chief executive Karren Brady.

Outspoken Palace chief Jordan is reported to have hit out at Brady over an enquiry for Eagles ace Andrew Johnson, and now Sullivan is now ready to take action against Jordan.

"We will be putting it in the hands of our solicitors and libel experts," Sullivan told The Sun.

"I believe in free speech and this may just be one man's opinion. But I don't know why Simon Jordan wants to keep saying these things.

"He seems to have criticised almost everyone in football. It strikes me he has a serious problem and needs to see an anger-management expert."

Birmingham co-owner David Gold echoed the sentiments of Sullivan hitting out at Jordan's antics.

"He's carrying a bitter grudge and is acting like a man who's had an argument with his wife and taking 10 years to get over it," said Gold.

jamez

27-05-2005, 10:30

Darren Bent is leaving Ipswich for a London club, most likely Charlton, as my sources inform me.

methical

27-05-2005, 10:46

robinho to real, do they nee n e more strikers that quality, who they gonna start with
probably raul and 1 of the brazilians

v d vaart to hsv, a huge step back, also only 7 million (i aint got the euro sign), thats a bargain, probably better than 15 mil for hleb (ive never seen him play)

svendust

27-05-2005, 16:34

Sunderland are officially interested in signing ipswich keeper and future England number one, Kelvin Davis.

Plus Tommy Miller is likely to move to Sunderland on a free mainly because of the fact that he grew up near Sunderland.

Source (http://www.itfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10272~669315,00.html)

Rumour that Blackburn are amongst a few clubs including Birmingham and Sunderland looking to sign Sefki Kuqi on a free.

What's wrong it's usually Newcastle that buy all our players, or maybe it's Newcastle get the really good players and Sunderland get the half decent ones ;) Don't know why the hell we didn't get them to sign longer contracts or even sign new ones in Jan.

On a positive note Heidar Helguson is joining Ipswich.

Yossi

27-05-2005, 16:45

Why do Ipswich players always go to the North-East? Maybe they want to get as far away from Ipswich as possible. ;) But seriously, nice to see your squad get torn apart.

Norwich City are understood to have joined the chase for Stoke City defender Wayne Thomas.

The 26-year-old is out of contract at The Britannia Stadium in the summer and is yet to agree new terms.

He is now free to discuss possible moves elsewhere and it does not look as if there will be a shortage of offers.

As well as Norwich, Derby, Ipswich and Burnley are all expected to make Thomas an offer.

"Wayne is a free agent because he has not signed a contract, so he is free to talk to other clubs," said Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes.

"We would like to keep him because he has been a good servant to the club for the last few years. But by not agreeing a contract it makes it that more difficult.

"I know Tony would like to keep him, but we know we are in competition with other clubs."

Thomas's agent Justin Page admitted that his client was now considering his future plans.

"Now that the season is over we will spend time weighing up the options for Wayne and I would expect that the interest we are already aware of from other clubs will also be confirmed," said Page.
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280846&cpid=10&CLID=45&lid=&title=Interest+mounts+in+Thoma s&channel=Premiership)
Yes! A defender. Not really a proven quality one (Nath SCFC may argue), but he's still a defender.

nath_scfc

27-05-2005, 16:49

Hard luck Yossi, he's pretty much gone to Derby. Great player, easily Premiership standard.

Svendust, Helgusson's agreed a new deal at Watford hasn't he? He'd be our player if the Icelanders weren't going.

Yossi

27-05-2005, 17:15

Well there's a positive in there- at least it shows that Worthington's priority is a defender. Or maybe that's a coincidence, but I hope not.

nath_scfc

27-05-2005, 17:45

You never know though. Football's a funny old game, however, it seems Derby are most likely to sign him. Geroge Burley even said, "What, Zat Wayne Thomas is my bwest fwiend *hick* I love him do, and he's said he wants sign. *HICK!*"

http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co.u k/page/News/LatestDetail/0,,10310~668951,00.html
Anyone want him?

svendust

27-05-2005, 18:07

Svendust, Helgusson's agreed a new deal at Watford hasn't he? He'd be our player if the Icelanders weren't going.

Doesn't matter he'll come to us, trust me (boy I'm gonna look stupid when he doesn't come).

Magpie4eva

27-05-2005, 18:22

if souness buys one more rubbish midfielder then i shall shave his nose with a razor on full power

Phatmann

28-05-2005, 00:11

:(
Millwall have confirmed that they have begrudgingly accepted an offer for defender Darren Ward from Crystal Palace.

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280868&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=4&title=Lions+confirm+Ward+deal&channel=Championship)
Sad to see him go to Palace, he's a great centre back, who's great at slide tackles.

Jonny2J

28-05-2005, 00:14

if souness buys one more rubbish midfielder then i shall shave his nose with a razor on full powerwhat rubbish midfielder has Souness bought?

Phatmann

28-05-2005, 00:17

what rubbish midfielder has Souness bought?
Nicky Butt? :)

Jonny2J

28-05-2005, 00:23

Nicky Butt? :)Sir Bobby Robson..... well Freddy Shepard to be precise

Phatmann

28-05-2005, 00:25

Sir Bobby Robson..... well Freddy Shepard to be precise
Oh yeah, has Souness bought anyone other than Babayaro then?

Jonny2J

28-05-2005, 00:26

Oh yeah, has Souness bought anyone other than Babayaro then?Boum Boum & Amdy Faye

Magpie4eva

28-05-2005, 08:39

Amdy Faye hasnt shown his best...just a few yellow cards...plus hes preety old hes 28.
Scott Parker and Mikeal Forsell...my dad is the source

But Kapo says we are interested in him apparently.

Juventus midfielder Olivier Kapo has claimed that Newcastle are one of a number of clubs chasing him.
French international Kapo, 24, has also been linked with a switch to Liverpool and Monaco as he goes in search of regular first-team football.

"Newcastle want me, as well as Betis and Seville. I am going to have to make a choice," the former Auxerre player told French newspaper L'Equipe.

"But my team-mate Pavel Nedved tells me to fight and stay with Juventus."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4554745.stm

Bradford boss Colin Todd wants to sign Newcastle's Michael Chopra on loan but admits his wages could be a problem.
The striker, 21, is wanted by a host of clubs after scoring 17 goals in 38 League One games for Barnsley during a season-long loan spell last season.

He has been offered a one-year contract extension and Todd said: "We would like to bring him here but I don't know what the position is with Newcastle now.

"He is on the shortlist but it's not realistic because of the wage demands."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/4582883.stm

Sweey

28-05-2005, 09:46

Rafael Van Der Vaart has completed his move to Hamburg (goal.com)

Stevie Baby

28-05-2005, 10:02

Magpie4eva

28-05-2005, 11:07

Rafael Van Der Vaart has completed his move to Hamburg (goal.com)

WTF? Hamburg???
A player of Van Der Vaart's standards goes to Hamburg instead of Newcastle?
Unbeleveable!

Btw did Yakubu go to Boro'?

Jonny2J

28-05-2005, 11:10

WTF? Hamburg???
A player of Van Der Vaart's standards goes to Hamburg instead of Newcastle?
Unbeleveable!

Btw did Yakubu go to Boro'?we finished 14th for fuck sake

Yossi

28-05-2005, 11:11

Btw did Yakubu go to Boro'?
He did.

Magpie4eva

28-05-2005, 11:17

I know but we need him more...

My dream transfer rumours...a bit realistic

Newcastle have compleated the signing of Micheal Owen for £8million and Nicky Butt.
This is new manager Claudio Ranieri's 3rd signing in 2 days of being named the sucsessor of Graeme Souness.
Ranieri signed Robin Van Persie and Gael Clichy from Arsenal in a £5 million deal from Arsenal.

Source: My Dreams

Sweey

28-05-2005, 14:21

The thread did state ACTUAL summer transfers/rumours

Magpie4eva

29-05-2005, 10:40

er yeah right...but we need a new manager

Bravoboy

29-05-2005, 10:43

er yeah right...but we need a new manager
Yes, I think you do. ;)

codename 47

29-05-2005, 10:59

Silly season has started with the Saturday and sunday papers as buffon has been linked with a £35million move to Man utd,Robinho to arsenal £14million and fernando torres in a £20million exchange deal including pires to arsenal

ARSENAL will this week open negotiations for Spanish sensation Fernando Torres.

The boy wonder striker, once dubbed Spain's Wayne Rooney, will move to Highbury if the Gunners can reach an agreement with cash-strapped Atletico Madrid.

Torres is valued at around £20million, but Arsenal want to use players as part of a deal to bring the young striker, known to his adoring fans as El Nino (The Boy), to London.

Midfielders Edu and Robert Pires could enter the equation. Both are surplus to requirements at Highbury and want to play in La Liga.

Highbury chief Arsene Wenger sees Torres, capped 12 times by Spain, as the perfect foil for Thierry Henry, who has demanded reinforcements up front.

He would also help Arsenal's homesick Spaniard Jose Antonio Reyes, his international team-mate, to settle in London.

Torres, who has a contract at Atletico until 2008, had been planning to stay for one more year to play in the Champions League. But a disastrous end to the season has left Atletico without a place in Europe - furious fans even invaded a training session last week.

The disappointment of failing to qualify even for the UEFA Cup has been the final straw for Torres and he has asked his advisors to broker a move to the Premiership.

Torres, 21, broke into the Atletico first team as a raw 17-year-old and has been the club's top scorer ever since.

Chelsea showed an interest during the January transfer window, using Adrian Mutu as bait, and Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer. But Arsenal are at the front of the queue and the prospect of playing with Henry and his Spanish pal Reyes is hugely tempting for Torres.
(sunday people website)

Can't find the articles for the other rumours

Also Rafa's being linked with a move to real madrid which is strange as real and luxemburgo have said he'l stay at madrid next year and rafa is looking to win more trophys with liverpool

Jonny2J

29-05-2005, 11:06

that article must be shite as Edu is out of contract so they don't have a choice to offer him or not

codename 47

29-05-2005, 11:10

Well it is from the sunday people :rolleyes:
Just goes to show how flawed that story is,atletico could take Edu for free and keep torres
Although i'm sure asrenla would be interested i think they're just linking him with arsenal for the sake of it and haven't really done much homework behind the story

Jonny2J

29-05-2005, 11:11

Well it is from the sunday people :rolleyes: enough has been said!

codename 47

29-05-2005, 11:17

Her's the story on the robinho-arsenal link

Robinho has long been touted as the next big star to emerge from the historically football rich grounds of Brazil, and both Real Madrid and Chelsea are believed to hold a strong interest.

The 21-year-old has broken in to the Brazilian national setup after consistently dazzling displays for Santos, and has been praised by Pele amongst others for his prodigious technique and ability.

Despite initially remaining cautious about interest from Arsene Wenger's side, Robinho has now conceded that he is in talks with The Gunners and would love to play alongside French star Thierry Henry.

"Arsenal have been in touch with my people in the last few days and they have made me aware of the offer," Robinho told the News of the World.

"I am very proud that they are looking at me because a club like Arsenal doesn't come in for you every day.

"It would be a dream for me to play alongside Thierry Henry, we will continue to talk."

Arsenal will reportedly launch a £14 million bid for his services, and if Robinho makes the move to Highbury he would join the likes of Robin van Persie and Jose Antonio Reyes in a strike-force blessed with fledgling talent.

However, after being strongly linked with a move to sign the talented youngster in the January transfer window, Real Madrid remain at the head of the queue for his prized signature.
(from skysports.com)

He told the news of the world that he'd had talks with arsenal,i'm suprised they somehow got an interview with him to be honest

Jonny2J

29-05-2005, 11:19

codename 47

29-05-2005, 12:36

if he did go to Arsenal i would be overjoyed just for the Premier League to be honest, having one of the future top 10 players of all time..... yes that's how highly i rate the lad, and if he wen't to any Premier League team he would be suited best to Arsenal were they have more freedom than anybody else

True,out of all the premiership teams i feel that its only arsenal that have a stlye of play that can suit thses types of players styles

But here're 2 reasons why i think he'll end up at madrid
1.He's said he loves ronaldo and wants to play alongside him(and r.carlos)

2.Wanderley luxemburgo,he's said many times that he see's him very much as a father figure so he'd jump at the chance to work with him again

Nturtle

29-05-2005, 12:39

Sounds like he is rather expensive though...and experienced enough...dunno...Arsenal aren't one to spend loads on unproven (but undoubtedly talented) players...

Hey..that Torres swap SOUNDS good!!!

Magpie4eva

29-05-2005, 13:08

I've heard we are intersted in Scotty Parker and Mikeal Forsell...So are everton and they are closer.
Robinho has already signed a contract with Madrid.

Everton are looking at Carlo Cudicini.
I'll laugh if they get him

Yossi

29-05-2005, 18:18

I'd like to see Robinho in the Premiership, it'd be a kick in the teeth for Real Madrid, and it would mean more players joining the Premiership from South America (probably) which would make the league better.
Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Asier Del Horno early next week.

The formalities of the deal have been concluded after Chelsea instructed Jorge Mendes - agent of boss Jose Mourinho - to broker the move.

The transfer, worth a basic €14 million for Athletic Bilbao, will be sealed once the two clubs' top men - Peter Kenyon and Fernando Lamikitz - have exchanged faxes.

Del Horno was expected to play his last game for Bilbao on Sunday against Numancia, but the club do not want him to risk getting injured and jeopardising the move.

The 24-year-old has already agreed terms on a four-year contract, but he is not expected to be unveiled until later next month.

Del Horno will have the next few days off before linking up with the Spanish national squad ahead of their double header against Lithuania and Bosnia.

"To remember how it was at San Mames, it is not going to be easy to forget that," said Del Horno.

"For me I could easily have gone for free like many foreigners, but now Athletic go away with a great amount of money for my leaving."
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281286&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Blues+edge+towards+first +deal&channel=Football_Home)

Scarface

29-05-2005, 21:44

Marek Jankulovski to AC Milan

Udinese coach Luciano Spalletti says his Czech international defender Marek Jankulovski is to join Champions League runners up AC Milan.
'Yes, Jankulovski is Milan's. That is what I have been told,' Spalletti told Italy's Sky Sport television on Sunday.

Udinese drew 1-1 with Milan on Sunday, a result which earned them a fourth-place finish in Serie A and a place in the qualifying round of the Champions League for the first time.

Jankulovski, who missed the game through injury, has been widely expected to leave the club at the end of this season, with Milan and champions Juventus both reported to be interested.

A member of the Czech team who reached the semi-finals of Euro 2004, Jankulovski can operate at left back or in midfield.

Source (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=334577&cc=5739)

Houllier new Lyon manager

Lyon have named Gerard Houllier as their new manager.

The French champions have named Houllier as the successor to Paul Le Guen after he revealed earlier this month he would be stepping down at the end of the season.

Houllier, who has been out of work since leaving Liverpool last summer, has signed a two-year deal at Lyon with the option of a third.

The former France national team coach has beaten a host of top names for the post at Stade Gerland.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas admitted he was looking for an experienced manager at the helm and Houllier has a wealth of experience in club and international football.

"We are very happy to greet Gerard, who becomes the club's new coach,"said Aulas.

"I am privately convinced it is the right choice,"

Houllier has a tough act to follow in Le Guen with the former France international helping Lyon win the title for the last three seasons.

The Frenchman is looking forward to the task of taking charge at Lyon.

"I am very happy and proud to be back in the French championship after leaving in 1988," said Houllier.

"It is a huge challenge for me for I know being runner-up is a failure at this club.

Former Arsenal star Remi Garde has been named as assistant to Houllier after working as a scout for the club.

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281288&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Houllier+lands+Lyon+job&channel=Football_Home)

Can't wait to watch the attacking football at Lyon continue next season :mellow:

Sweey

29-05-2005, 22:12

Fair play to you for this news Reyes9. I've been checking all day for both stories and even now can't find the Milan one on any of the sites I check.

EDIT: Although, I've just heard that Jankulovski's injury is delaying the whole thing. Not quite sure why, though he's been injured as he's been injured for a few weeks now.

Figо10

30-05-2005, 06:42

Anyway, Chelsea are linked to top La Liga marksman Samuel Eto'o have been rumoured to have proposed an offer.

They're using on-loan Milan striker Hernan Crespo, who scored twice in the Champions League final, and versatile defender William Gallas, plus a fair bit of cash.

Preki-USA

30-05-2005, 07:55

O'SHEA ALL SET FOR KOP SWITCH
Press Report 29 May 2005
John O'Shea is a shock target for Liverpool and is all set for a switch to the Kop.
Republic of Ireland international O'Shea was a boyhood Liverpool fan and the 6 million rated defender is finding it increasingly difficult to hold down a regular starting place at Old Trafford.

Liverpool are desperate for reinforcements at centre half. Sami Hyypia is feeling the strain and Mauricio Pellegrino was a disastrous signing. Moves from Old Trafford to Anfield are rare, but that will not discourage Benitez.

This story has been reproduced from today's media and is not necessarily the position of Liverpool Football Club.

source: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/mediawatch/drilldown/MW8227050529-1100.htm

Preki-USA

30-05-2005, 07:57

HERO DIDI TO SIGN ONE YEAR DEAL
Press Report 29 May 2005
Didi Hamann, the hero of Istanbul, will sign a one-year deal with Liverpool following a surprise U-turn.
German midfielder Hamann as due to quit the Kop and switch to Bolton after being forced out of Rafael Benitez's first-team plans.

But his 'farewell' Liverpool appearance in Wednesday's unforgettable Champions League final has prompted a change of heart by both the player and the club. Hamann changed the game when he came on as sub, reminding Liverpool manager Benitez of his quality.

Now the former Newcastle star has been offered a one-season deal and has decided to take it.

Hamann knows it will be tough to win back his first team place at the heart of a midfield now dominated by Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso. But his performance at the Ataturk Stadium convinced him he still has plenty to offer the new European champions.

Hamann will announce over the next few days that he is staying at Anfield.

This story has been reproduced from today's media and is not necessarily the position of Liverpool Football Club.

source: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/mediawatch/drilldown/MW8225050529-0918.htm

nath_scfc

30-05-2005, 11:43

Gouden Gids Divisie champions Heracles Almelo are believed to have made a move to bring veteran keeper Ed De Goey back to the Netherlands. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281298&cpid=9&CLID=110&lid=&title=De+Goey+in+demand&channel=Championship)

Gudjon Thordarsson is believed to want to bring his son Thordur to Notts Co. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281285&CPID=12&CLID=110&lid=&title=Thordarson+eyes+son&channel=Championship)

Wrexham striker Juan Ugarte is keen to move across Wales to Cardiff City. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280814&cpid=11&CLID=97&lid=&title=Ugarte+keen+on+City+swit ch&channel=Championship)

Crewe boss Dario Gradi is refusing to throw in the towel in his bid to sign Sam Parkin. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281049&cpid=10&CLID=51&lid=&title=Gradi+won't+quit+in+Park in+bid&channel=Championship)

A clutch of clubs are believed to be chasing Everton's Steve Watson. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281202&cpid=8&CLID=2&lid=&title=Watson+in+demand&channel=Football_Home)

Rotherham have made Gregor Robertson their first signing of the summer. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280765&cpid=10&CLID=17&lid=&title=Millers+agree+Robertson+ deal&channel=Championship)

Reading have dismissed suggestions they have lodged a bid for Bristol City striker Leroy Lita. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280492&cpid=10&CLID=108&lid=&title=Royals+quash+Lita+bid+ta lk&channel=Championship)

Brentford stopper Sam Sodje has revealed that both West Ham and Blackburn are lining up to sign him in the summer. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281252&CPID=11&CLID=21&lid=&title=Sodje+reveals+suitors&channel=Championship)

Hull have signed Wolves midfielder Keith Andrews as they continue plans for next season in The Championship. Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=280372&cpid=10&CLID=39&lid=&title=Tigers+snap+up+Andrews&channel=Championship)

Yossi

30-05-2005, 12:33

Bayern Munich have unleashed a scathing rebuke at Owen Hargreaves after he talked up a possible move to Liverpool.

Hargreaves admitted an interest in moving to Liverpool earlier this month and that has followed on from constant speculation linking the England international with a move to The Premiership.

Now Bayern's hierarchy have snapped and their leading duo Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeness have both warned him about his future comments after telling him to realise who his current contract is with.

"I don’t like to see Owen flirting all the time with a move to England," fumed Bayern chairman Rummenigge, who denied that Liverpool have already made an offer for the talented midfielder, who has lost his first-team status under Ottmar Hitzfeld's successor Felix Magath.

"We don’t know anything about the reported offer from Liverpool."

Managing director Uli Hoeness echoed Rummenigge’s sentiments and referred to Hargreaves when being asked if the defensive midfielder would be allowed to leave in the summer.

"If some players don’t play on Saturday they want to leave straight away, but if they are back in the team, they want to extend their contract for five years. They better have to settle to the circumstances here," warned Hoeness.
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281518&cpid=22&CLID=&lid=2&title=Bayern+blast+Hargreaves&channel=Football_Home)

Bolton ace Stelios Giannakopoulos has admitted he is flattered to be linked with a move to Liverpool.

Reports have suggested that Liverpool are keen on bringing the Greek international to Anfield for next season.

The winger, who has just one year to run on his contract at Bolton, enjoyed a fine season last term helping Bolton win a place in Europe after finishing sixth in The Premiership.

Giannakopoulos revealed he is aware of interest from Liverpool in his services and is waiting to see what develops.

"All I know is that Liverpool have shown interest in me," Giannakopoulos said.

"I don't want to say anything more.

"Right now I have a contract with Bolton.

"It's an honour for me and for Bolton the interest of Liverpool. We will see."

The skilful midfielder also noted the success of Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League and the championship success for former club Olympiakos.

"This season was red. In Greece and in Europe after the triumphs of Olympiakos and Liverpool," added Stelios.

Giannakopoulos, who is back in Greece preparing for their World Cup qualifiers with Turkey and Ukraine, is expecting a difficult test against both countries.

"It's a hard game (Turkey) for us because we are going to have play in front of fanatical fans," he said.

"Also Turkey want the points from a victory and I think that we are going to see a beautiful game.

"It's a critical match for us. If we make it against Turkey and take the victory against Ukraine in Athens, then I think that we will be very close to Germany next June."
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281479&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Stelios+admits+Reds+inte rest&channel=Football_Home)

Celtic star Bobo Balde has confirmed he is set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.

The Guinea star signed a new four-year deal in January after having talks with Premiership clubs Middlesbrough and Birmingham. Balde was very close to joining Boro at one point, but he instead opted to remain at Parkhead.

However, he has now confirmed that a clause in his new contract means he can still leave on a free transfer this summer.

Balde is now believed to have until August to find himself a new club, or he must return to Celtic - although with Bayern Munich amongst others known to be interested, a return to Glasgow looks unlikely.

"I am delighted a club such as Bayern Munich say they are interested in me," said the 29-year-old.

"They want five players and say I'm top of the list. I would be very happy if I moved to Munich because they are a huge club.

"I don't have an agent. I have an adviser and his friend works in Germany and Bayern have spoken with him. At the moment Bayern say they haven't made a decision but are still interested.

"I've had a good time with Celtic and I honoured my contract to the end.

"I had four years and then I signed another contract for four years.

"But I put in a clause because I wanted to be free at this time.

"Now I can go to any club for no money because when Middlesbrough and Birmingham asked me to sign for them in January I was free, so why not have the same situation this summer?

"I am free just for this transfer window although I am only interested in people who want me.

"Bayern are one of the biggest clubs in Europe and they say I am top of their list so I will wait until they say they don't want Bobo before I decide to leave Celtic."

Balde, whose final game looks to be the Scottish FA Cup final win over Dundee United, insists he would have no qualms about returning to Celtic.

"If I have to stay here I would also be happy to play for Celtic," he added.

"I have had a very good time with Martin O'Neill but I don't know much about the new manager.

"I would be delighted to work with him so it doesn't matter who is going to be here.

"I'm going on holiday and then I will see what happens. I will get ready to be fit for the next season."
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281493&CPID=14&CLID=&lid=2&title=Balde+set+for+free+move&channel=Premiership)

I don't have any sources for these, but I read in the paper yesterday that Norwich want to sign Crystal Palace's Aki Riihilahti as a replacement for Damien Francis who is off to Middlesbrough. Also, Hull want to sign Darren Huckerby. :laugh:

Sweey

30-05-2005, 13:37

Kakha Kaladze is leaving AC Milan.

Milan defender Kakha Kaladze is to leave the club after failing to hold down a regular starting place this season. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Georgian is moving to Chelsea who are in desperate need of a left-back.

However, Kaladze’s hopes of a move to the English champions must surely be tempered by the fact that they are close to signing Asier del Horno from Athletic Bilbao.

"I’m disappointed to leave, but I need to play much more," he said.

Source (http://www.goal.com)

Nturtle

31-05-2005, 02:30

Edu - Valencia confirmed

Arsenal midfielder Edu will join Valencia on a five-year deal this summer, according to the Spanish club.
The 26-year-old has long been linked with the club and looks set to become one of new manager Quique Sanchez Flores's first signings.

Valencia said on their website: "President (Juan Bautista) Soler has confirmed the signing of Edu, the Arsenal and Brazil player.

"He will join on 1 July and will play for the team in the next five seasons."

Edu is the first Brazilian player in England to have won both the Premiership title and the FA Cup.

While he has been at Arsenal he has also broken into the Brazilian international team.

Edu joined Arsenal in January 2001 from Corinthians after the move was delayed when he was refused admission to the United Kingdom because he held a fake Portuguese passport.

Sanchez Flores was also unveiled as manager at the same time as the announcement over Edu's future.

The 40-year-old played for Valencia for a decade before joining Real Madrid in 1995, where he also began coaching in 2003 before switching to Getafe in a full-time post.

He replaces Antonio Lopez, who announced after Sunday's win over Osasuna he would not be continuing as coach.

BBC Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4594529.stm)

Nturtle

31-05-2005, 05:07

Milan move for Jankulovski
Monday, 30 May 2005
Serie A runners-up AC Milan have signed Czech Republic international Marek Jankulovski from Udinese Calcio for an undisclosed fee.

Double swoop
The 28-year-old has agreed a four-year contract to become Milan's second signing since the UEFA Champions League final defeat by Liverpool FC. The arrival of Switzerland midfielder Johann Vogel from PSV Eindhoven was announced on Thursday.

Key player
Jankulovski, who is currently recovering from a fractured ankle and faces another two months' rehabilitation, was a key player in Udinese's fine 2004/05 season which ended in a fourth-place finish and UEFA Champions League qualification.

Versatile performer
The former FC Baník Ostrava and SSC Napoli player can operate as a left-back or on the left side of midfield and can both defend and score goals - 16 in 91 league appearances over three seasons at the Friuli stadium.

Link (http://www.uefa.com:/footballcentral/news/Kind=2/newsId=305928.html)

boro 4eva

31-05-2005, 11:28

middlesbrough were going to get anton ferdinand if they failed to win the play-off final but obviously they never so he aint leaving west ham in the summer.

Yossi

31-05-2005, 12:13

Buffon wants to join Real and not Man Utd (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281653&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Gigi+keen+on+Real+not+Un ited&channel=Football_Home)

Liverpool sign 16 year old Spanish kid (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281640&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Reds+swoop+for+Spanish+s tarlet&channel=Italy)

Barcelona want Thierry Henry (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281640&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Reds+swoop+for+Spanish+s tarlet&channel=Italy)

Liverpool want Gabriel Milito (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281629&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Reds+offered+Milito+hope&channel=Spain)

Houllier wants Baros to join him at Lyon (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281659&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Houllier+considers+Baros&channel=Spain)

Arsenal want Gunplay's favourite player (Samir Nasri) (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281664&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Gunners+join+Nasri+hunt&channel=France)

Stead to leave Blackburn, possibly off to Sunderland (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281665&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Black+Cats+face+Stead+fi ght&channel=France)

Sweey

31-05-2005, 13:02

I don't think Buffon WANTS to go anywhere. Typical Sky Sports in my view.

svendust

31-05-2005, 14:31

I dreamt last night that Buffon joined Man u for £35M, that's probably the only place that's gonna happen, in my dreams.

Sweey

31-05-2005, 14:40

Real Madrid star Guti believes the time has arrived that he leaves the Spanish giants, possibly to join an English or Italian club.
“It is better for everyone if I leave. I am mad because I could have given Real much more than I did. I’m 28, its time I play more,” he told Spanish daily AS.

Guti then added he will probably choose a team from outside of his home-country.

“It will be difficult I play with another Spanish club. England fascinates me, but Italy does as well,” he said.

Goal.com’s Italian site reports Capello’s Juventus might be willing to get their hands on the out of favor Madrid star.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64523&progr=3)

Sweey

31-05-2005, 19:31

And next we have Francesco Totti....

The long-awaited official news arrived on Tuesday afternoon.
Francesco Totti has pledged his future to the Giallorossi as the Roma captain signed a 5 year-deal which ties him to the Capital city team till the 30th June of 2010.

The club also announced that the player will be receiving 10.4 million Euros per season.

This huge piece of news squashes all the rumours of a possible transfer of the player away from Rome this summer.

Now the Roman club will decide whether to confirm Cassano as well, or sell the starlet to Juventus.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64614&progr=3)

codename 47

31-05-2005, 19:52

And next we have Francesco Totti....

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64614&progr=3)

News i've been waiting to hear that
if he didn't go to madrid then i've always wanted him to stay at roma :)

Sweey

31-05-2005, 20:37

Continuing from the story Yossi picked up earlier about Jonathan Stead...

Blackburn have accepted an offer of £1m from newly promoted Sunderland for striker Jonathan Stead.

Stead joined Rovers 18-months ago and after making a super impact at Ewood Park he struggled in his first full Premiership season.

"Blackburn accepted a fee and gave Jon permission to speak to Sunderland," said Stead’s agent John Seasman.

"Mick was pursuing him when he left Huddersfield and was disappointed he didn’t sign but circumstances change and Jon wants to carry on his career."

The 22-year-old only managed two goals last season and is expected to leave for a fee around the £1.2m that Rovers paid for him.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64620&progr=1)

svendust

31-05-2005, 23:39

And next we have Francesco Totti....

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64614&progr=3)

Well done to him, even if he is an overated prick at least he's a loyal one.

LiamK

01-06-2005, 01:08

Jonny2J

01-06-2005, 01:33

Chelsea confirmed Mikael to Everton deal on.

:(

Surely we can't be stuck with Eidur, Drogba and Kezman next season? There must be a big centre forward on his way.

Kenyon, do your job, Kenyon, Kenyon, do your job.im trashed meself that we haven't made a move for him........

Souness Out!

Nturtle

01-06-2005, 07:11

Chelsea confirmed Mikael to Everton deal on.

:(

Surely we can't be stuck with Eidur, Drogba and Kezman next season? There must be a big centre forward on his way.

Kenyon, do your job, Kenyon, Kenyon, do your job.

Are those three the only ones left at Chelsea? Gee...but not to worry...the mid-field score a lot anyway.

Van Buyten to Newcastle - that's the next in line.

Sweey

01-06-2005, 08:06

Don't forget Chelsea won't leave Inter alone until they get Adriano. And Crespo is almost certainly going back - well, almost certainly not staying at Milan.

Morientes19

01-06-2005, 08:28

Liverpool are after Aimar! so it the rumours say. i would prefer vicente though!

nath_scfc

01-06-2005, 11:24

Wayne Thomas to Burnley. Source. (http://www.stokecityfc.premiumtv.co.u k/page/News/LatestDetail/0,,10310~670587,00.html)

League 1 here we come. Woooo.

Yossi

01-06-2005, 13:29

Van Buyten in talks with Newcastle (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281823&cpid=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Van+Buyten+claims+Toon+t alks&channel=Football_Home)

Rijkaard confirms Henry interest (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281818&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Barca+confirm+Henry+inte rest&channel=Football_Home)

Baros keen on Lyon move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281835&cpid=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Baros+would+consider+Lyo n&channel=Football_Home)

Robert denies talks with Toulouse (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281857&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Robert's+Prem+priority&channel=Football_Home)

Mido wants to join Zamalek (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281819&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Mido+reveals+secret+meet ing&channel=Football_Home)

Viana wants to know future (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281845&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Viana+waiting+on+news&channel=Football_Home)

Chelsea sign 15 year old from Bristol Rovers (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281841&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Chelsea+swoop+for+starle t&channel=Football_Home)

Birmingham and Carlton want Smicer (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281750&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Smicer+reveals+Prem+offe rs&channel=Football_Home)

Repka may not leave West Ham (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281770&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Repka+could+stay+with+Ha mmers&channel=Football_Home)

Bent off to Charlton for £2.5m (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281872&cpid=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Ipswich+accept+Bent+bid&channel=Football_Home)- see thread here (http://forum.pesinsight.com/showthread.php?t=23870)

Carroll not going to Wigan (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281748&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Jewell:+Carroll+no-go&channel=Football_Home)

Webber to Sheff Utd for £500,000 (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281838&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Blades+seal+Webber+deal&channel=Premiership)

Oldham want Heffernan and Butcher (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281871&CPID=11&CLID=&lid=2&title=Latics+reveal+targets&channel=Championship)

Ballack could leave Bayern (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281878&CPID=22&CLID=&lid=2&title=BECKER:+BALLACK+COULD+LE AVE&channel=League_1)

Hamburg still want to sign Hamann (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281784&CPID=22&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hamburg+still+want+Haman n&channel=Germany)

Shrewsbury sign American Jay Denny (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281864&CPID=12&CLID=&lid=2&title=Town+land+American&channel=Germany)

Kaladze will leave Milan, possibly to Chelsea (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281744&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Kaladze+in+Blues+claim&channel=League_2)

Portsmouth want Fanfan (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281670&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Perrin+keen+on+Fanfan&channel=Italy)

Man City interested in Pauleta (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281686&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=City+keep+close+eye+on+P auleta&channel=France)

nath_scfc

01-06-2005, 13:38

Shrewsbury sign American Jay Denny (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281864&CPID=12&CLID=&lid=2&title=Town+land+American&channel=Germany)
Good on him. Top prospect, he deserves some first team football. I saw him rifle a 40 yarder in once for the reserves - good lad too.

boro 4eva

01-06-2005, 13:50

darren bent is expected to complete his move to charlton tonight, well thats what it said on sky sports news.

Sweey

01-06-2005, 13:57

Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that Lazio midfielder Giuliano Giannichedda is set to sign with Juventus next week.
Giannichedda, who is currently available on a free, is expected to pen a two year contract worth around one million Euros a season.

Inter were also in the running, but Mancini’s former pupil preferred to opt for the club coached by Fabio Capello.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64746&progr=0)

Spanish sports daily Marca claim that Luis Figo has been given permission by Real Madrid to negotiate with other clubs.
The 32-year-old has fallen out with Real coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo after starting several games from the bench in the latter part of the season.

"I don’t know whether he will stay," director of football Arrigo Sacchi told Punto Radio. "He’s got a contract with us and I hope he stays because he could still be a great player for us and he is a great professional.

"But I think his future depends more on him than it does on us...If he continues to feel down about his situation then it won’t be good for him or for us."

Marca claim that Inter have made enquiries about Figo, Santiago Solari and Walter Samuel.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64716&idSez=17)

Betis have virtually tied up the signing of Racing Santander winger Mario Regueiro for the next four years.
The Uruguayan star was one of Racing’s outstanding players last season, scoring eight goals as they successfully avoided relegation.

The deal is all but done, with just a few details yet to be finalised.

Betis are also interested in Osasuna midfielder Pablo Garcia.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64722&progr=3)

Gunplay

01-06-2005, 14:00

Arsenal want Gunplay's favourite player (Samir Nasri) (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281664&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Gunners+join+Nasri+hunt&channel=France)
If the gooners get him, then their future is well and truely settled. I guarantee you!

boro 4eva

01-06-2005, 14:05

id never even heard of nasri till i was playing around on evo looking for players one day and me and hunter decided to choose him to start with on our master league and he has improved so much and he seem like a decent player, i would like arsenal or any team from the premiership to buy him just so i can see more of him and how good he actually is.

svendust

01-06-2005, 14:32

League 1 here we come. Woooo.

See you there :(

Huw

01-06-2005, 16:26

Rab Douglas going from Celtic to Leicester and Real Madrid are letting Figo go on a free transfer according to Sky Sports

Barry

01-06-2005, 16:57

Yes,Figo isnt happy about the way Luxemburgo does and talks, but Sacchi(or whoever) hopes he will serve out his 1 year remaining contract.

Scarface

01-06-2005, 18:39

Juve make Cassano bid/Robert Kovac set for Juve

Juventus have reportedly made Roma an initial player plus cash offer in their bid to sign Antonio Cassano.

Director general Luciano Moggi is understood to have met with Giallorossi chief operating officer Rosella Sensi on Tuesday to start talks.

The Bianconeri are ready to hand over Adrian Mutu and £9m for the Italian international forward.

Moggi made contact at the request of Fabio Capello, who bossed the youngster during his time in the Italian capital.

Juve are also keen to wrap up the deal as soon as possible given that Inter and Real Madrid are also interested in the former Bari starlet.

The Stadio Olimpico side will now have to decide what to do with Cassano as his contract expires in 2006.

The club have already extended the contracts of Vincenzo Montella and Francesco Totti but an agreement with Cassano may be difficult.

The cost of keeping the 23-year-old would be high and it may make more sense to cash in on him, especially as they will now be paying Totti £7.5m-a-season.

It was believed that Juve would offer cash and Shabani Nonda to the Giallorossi but that now looks unlikely.

Reports in Italy today suggest that Nonda has failed a medical and therefore will not complete a summer move to Juve from Monaco.

Bayern Munich stopper Robert Kovac has passed his medical and he is set to be confirmed as a Juve player very soon.

Meanwhile, Olivier Kapo could be heading back to France. The winger has failed to settle in Turin since his move from Auxerre and Monaco are keen on his services.

Source (http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun1d.html)

Gerard Lopez signs for Monaco

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Gerard has signed a four-year deal with French Ligue 1 side Monaco, his agent said on Wednesday.
'He was in Monaco early this morning to pass a medical and then flew back to Barcelona where he signed all the papers that will see him join the team for the next four years,' Jose Maria Orobitg told Reuters by telephone.

'It was all a bit of a rush, but the deal has now been completed.'

Gerard's contract with Spanish champions Barcelona expires at the end of June.

Once one of Spain's brightest prospects in midfield, Gerard signed for Barcelona from Valencia in 2000 for just over $20 million but his progress at the club was hampered by a succession of injury problems.

The 26-year-old had been in talks with Barca over a possible contract renewal but the recent signing of Dutch international midfielder Mark van Bommel from PSV Eindhoven pushed him further down the pecking order at the Catalan club.

Gerard, who won six caps for Spain in 2000, underwent surgery on a groin injury last November and played only 13 league games for Barca this season.

Source (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=334819&cc=5739)

Monaco to swoop for Kapo

Monaco are set to step up their efforts to bring Olivier Kapo to the club on loan from Juventus.

Kapo arrived in Turin last summer from Auxerre, but failed to hold down a regular starting berth with the Old Lady and is ready to move on.

Premiership side Newcastle and Liga outfit Real Betis have been rumoured to be interested, but it is being suggested that Kapo's desire to work under Didier Deschamps could tip the balance in Monaco's favour.

Should Kapo move to the Principality, he is unlikely to line up alongside Shabani Nonda who is being tipped to move on in the summer.

Juventus are keen, but the player is not believed to be enamoured by the prospect of moving to Turin and being farmed out on loan.

It is being suggested that Juve are looking to use the Congo striker as an exchanged pawn in a future deal, but the forward has informed his agent to find him an alternative destination - with Lille, Lens and Marseille being linked with the powerful striker.

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/Article.asp?id=281936)

Stella Artois

01-06-2005, 18:41

But James, you only post Arsenal news!

[/sarcasm]

Teekay

01-06-2005, 20:04

Juve make Cassano bid

So it's finally official, but us Juve fans have seen this coming for a long time. I reckon we ditch Mutu to AS Roma. Time to say arrivederci Cassano :P Seems like Fabio Capello was our best transfer after all ;)

Sweey

01-06-2005, 20:46

So it's finally official, but us Juve fans have seen this coming for a long time. I reckon we ditch Mutu to AS Roma. Time to say arrivederci Cassano :P Seems like Fabio Capello was our best transfer after all ;)

Don't forget Giannichedda ;)

DARK JAK

01-06-2005, 21:26

If the gooners get him, then their future is well and truely settled. I guarantee you!

Hey Gunplay mate is he that good? Because I've not really heard of him.
What player would you say he's similar to?

Yossi

01-06-2005, 21:49

Apparently Nasri is 'the next Zidane', in terms of style of play and because they grew up in the same Marseille suburb. It is believed he will cost Arsenal around £7m to buy him.

DARK JAK

01-06-2005, 21:52

Apparently Nasri is 'the next Zidane', in terms of style of play and because they grew up in the same Marseille suburb. It is believed he will cost Arsenal around £7m to buy him.

Wow Zidane, he must be decent then. The guys got alot of pressure on him, so it seems.

Yossi

01-06-2005, 22:03

He'll never be as good as Zidane. There are loads of players who are supposed to be the next whoever, and they can never handle the pressure/have the ability.

svendust

02-06-2005, 01:27

What about Andy Marshall, 'the next Bryan Gunn' he pretty much lived up to that one :D

Harry-Kewell

02-06-2005, 11:13

So Wenger is after Ricardo? Ha! Another dodgy keeper. I would really like to see this move materialise. :lol:

And Kaladze to Chelsea? Great! I don't rate him at all. I've seen him play plenty of times and I'm not at all surprised that Milan are letting him go ('cause he is shit!). Jankulovski and Del Horno I do rate highly, Chelsea’s interest in either of them seems to have luckily cooled down though.

codename 47

02-06-2005, 11:22

He'll never be as good as Zidane. There are loads of players who are supposed to be the next whoever, and they can never handle the pressure/have the ability.

For example Mourad Meghni,Hatem Ben Arfa and camel meriem have al been hailed as the next zidane truth is there'll never been another one as good as him

Yossi

02-06-2005, 11:52

Jankulovski and Del Horno I do rate highly, Chelsea’s interest in either of them seems to have luckily cooled down though.
Jankulovski went to Milan.

Barry

02-06-2005, 11:55

Jan Kromkamp to Porto following his former coach, but AZ wants too much money for him.

Harry-Kewell

02-06-2005, 11:59

Jankulovski went to Milan.

I didn't know that. When did this happen and how much did they pay for him?

luke909

02-06-2005, 12:02

AC Milan have bought Czech international Marek Jankulovski from Udinese for 11 million euros, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Tuesday.

Villa have been linked with the signings of Sylvain Distin and Steed Malbranque

Yossi

02-06-2005, 12:19

For Sky's report on Jankulovski's move to Milan, click here. (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=281574&CPID=21&CLID=136&lid=&title=Milan+seal+Jankulovski+d eal&channel=Italy)

Harry-Kewell

02-06-2005, 13:18

Jose: Del Horno and two more (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/LIST.ASP?HLID=282081)

I spoke too soon. :(

Singh

02-06-2005, 13:24

Well today i read that man utd are going to buy-

Park from PSV
Green from Norwich
And also Figo Real Madrid is coming to man utd or Boro'.

Arsenal are close to getting Ricardo*
West ham interested in Justin Hoyte
Zenden off to Liverpool

Zenden to Pool? (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/transfernews.asp?type=article&id=282096)

Ricardo to England? (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/transfernews.asp?type=article&id=282018)

Figo wants Premier rescue
Luis Figo has begged for a move to Liverpool or Manchester United after being shown the door at Real Madrid. Real have told the Portuguese midfield Galactico, 32, he can leave for a nominal fee after falling out of favour with coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo.
Figo has been kept out of the Real team by David Beckham and now admits he would fancy a move to the England skipper’s old club United or European champions Liverpool. Yet UEFA Cup hopefuls Bolton and Middlesbrough are more likely to bid. Figo said: “I have always said the Premiership is a competition I would like to play in one day. I have been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United and I think both of those clubs are fantastic.”
Dave Kidd, The Sun

Fergie in for Park player
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has set up a shock deal for PSV Eindhoven's South Korean star Ji-Sung Park. The 24-year-old all-action midfielder is due to have talks with United after a secret swoop was set up by Ferguson, who watched him in action in the Champions League. Park, who scored a stunner against AC Milan in the sem-final, is a workaholic midfielder who would bring a new dimension to United. Park can also play on the wing and would give cover for Cristiano Ronaldo and competition for Ryan Giggs. PSV will sell because Park's contract is running out. Insiders claim the fee may be as low as £3million - and United could recoup the fee quickly off the pitch. Park would help them crack the Asian market where he was recently voted 'most favourite athlete'.

Signing Park would let United sell Kleberson, with Portuguese side Benfica expected to revive their interest in the £1.5million Brazilian. And Wigan believe United's Phil Neville is the ideal player to bring experience and versatility to them as they start in the Premiership. He could go for around £2.5m.
Alan Nixon and David McDonnell, Daily Mirror

Fergie has Green on his wanted list
Manchester United have Norwich City goalkeeper Robert Green on their list of candidates for the No.1 position at Old Trafford. On the day Green admitted for the first time that he may have to leave relegated Norwich this summer, it emerged that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is keeping tabs on his situation. Green said: "If you have England aspirations you have to prove yourself at the highest level."
Staff reporter, Daily Mail

Stella Artois

02-06-2005, 13:28

Some more awful signing's from United. Excellent.

Gunplay

02-06-2005, 14:05

He'll never be as good as Zidane. There are loads of players who are supposed to be the next whoever, and they can never handle the pressure/have the ability.
I beg to differ. When I tell you the kid can handle pressure, I mean it. Marseille were losing 1-0 against PSG, a vital game.

The crowd started cheering his name for some reason past the halfway mark of the second half, which lead to him being subbed on for the last 10 minutes, I have never seen anything like it, the whole Marseille home crowd stood up, despite booing their own team throughout the game for a poor performance.
Nasri was causing all types of problems for PSG single-handedly, which lead to the equaliser. I don't mean to overrate him, but he shows Zidane-esque composure, he's definetly capable of being the next Zidane seen as he has atleast a decade to progress, I also can't remember people having a frenzy over Zidane when he was 17.

The fact Marseille gave him a professional contract as soon as he hit 17 and the £7 million price tag they have put on the kid justifies his worth.

Sweey

02-06-2005, 14:09

It's been done before. I am yet to be convinced.

Nobody had a frenzy over Zidane at 17 or 21 because he simply wasn't that good then. He was nothing special. He came to everyone's attention in 1996(?) during Bordeaux's UEFA Cup run, particularly his starring role in the quarter-final(?) second leg clash when they won 3-0 at home to AC Milan and qualified 3-2 on aggregate.

Gunplay

02-06-2005, 14:15

It's been done before. I am yet to be convinced.

Nobody had a frenzy over Zidane at 17 or 21 because he simply wasn't that good then. He was nothing special.
Exactly! Zidane was overlooked as he didn't catch eye, I guess he was a quick learner and mastered his football. Now Nasri has the ability and can handle pressure ala PSG game when the home crowd depended on him and manager's job was on the line if they lost.
I dare to think of what he'll become if Arsene Wenger obtains him. Henry? Toure? Ashley Cole? Vieira? To name a few.

Sweey

02-06-2005, 14:15

Milan defender Kaka Kaladze appears on the verge of joining Premiership champions Chelsea.
The 27-year-old, who joined the Rossoneri from Dinamo Kiev, struggled for first-team football last season.

"After Saturday’s qualifier against Albania, Kakha will fly to London to sign a contract with Chelsea," said the player’s father Karlo Kaladze.

"Everything has been agreed, it’s just a matter of signing a contract."

Kaladze fell further down the pecking order at the San Siro after Milan signed Marek Jankulovski this week.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64925&progr=9)

The Juventus General Director believes that it would not be a big blow if the Roma starlet fails to join the Bianconeri.
Luciano Moggi spoke about the Juventus transfer market as the Old Lady continues its promotional tour in Japan.

“If Cassano does not arrive to Turin, it’s not dramatic. Buffon wants to stay and we don’t want to sell him: case closed.”

The transfer guru has already set his sights for next year’s targets.

“In the next years we want to always win so to achieve the third star and the Champions League.”

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64907&progr=12)

The young Atalanta midfielder is sought by many important clubs.
Dubbed as the new Zinedine Zidane, even though he takes inspiration from Francesco Totti, Riccardo Montolivo still does not know where he will be playing next season.

“It all depends from Atalanta, I still know nothing.”

Fiorentina have an option on him which can be used up till the 15th of June.

“Surely Fiorentina is an important club and for me it would be a great chance. However I think it would scare me a bit.”

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64904&progr=15)

After selling Marek Jankulovksi to Milan, Udinese have officially announced the incoming transfers of Jose` Luis Vidigal Da Cruz, Paulo Victor Barreto De Souza and Antonio D’Agostino.

The 33-year-old Vidigal arrives from Livorno, whilst Barreto (20 years) and D’Agostino (27 years) join the Bianconeri from Treviso.

Udinese are trying to strengthen their squad ahead of next season, when Luciano Spalletti’s side will compete in the Champions League for the first time ever in their history.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=64902&progr=17)

Sweey

02-06-2005, 14:18

Exactly! Zidane was overlooked as he didn't catch eye, I guess he was a quick learner and mastered his football. Now Nasri has the ability and can handle pressure ala PSG game when the home crowd depended on him and manager's job was on the line if they lost.
I dare to think of what he'll become if Arsene Wenger obtains him. Henry? Toure? Ashley Cole? Vieira? To name a few.

Milan knew about Vieira's ability so signed him from Cannes as "a future star". For some reason though, they played him in two Coppa Italia matches and sold him to Arsenal. Still don't know why.

Meghni of Bologna is also considered the new Zidane. He's about 21 I believe. There's lots of them. It's like the whole "the next Maradona" tag. Even Ricardo Montolivo (see news above) has the "new Zidane" tag.

Gunplay

02-06-2005, 14:25

Milan knew about Vieira's ability so signed him from Cannes as "a future star". For some reason though, they played him in two Coppa Italia matches and sold him to Arsenal. Still don't know why.
Ofcourse Vieira had potential. Like Nasri, though AC didn't know what to do with him, think those were the days of George Weah and Co.

Meghni of Bologna is also considered the new Zidane. He's about 21 I believe. There's lots of them. It's like the whole "the next Maradona" tag. Even Ricardo Montolivo (see news above) has the "new Zidane" tag.
The difference is none of them are 17. Everybody has a label nowadays, it's become a tradition for young players to be linked with legends. Why i'm not really surprised, like I said before, I don't mean to overrate him.

Sweey

02-06-2005, 14:50

But Montolivo is 20/21 and has already impressed in Serie A. He certainly didn't look out of place, despite playing for Atalanta who finished bottom and were always struggling.

Yes, it was the time of Weah, but we didn't have an amazing defensive midfielder at the time. It was around this time we bought Bari's other "amazing player". Juve got Zambrotta, we got "I can't pass forwards, only sideways or backwards" Diego De Ascentis. Still makes me cringe.

Haribo

02-06-2005, 19:21

Adriano news:

Inter Milan striker Adriano has insisted he has no interest in signing for Chelsea despite being linked with a move to the Premiership champions.
The Brazil international, who scored 16 goals in Serie A last season, had been tipped for a £60m move to England.
"Throughout the season Chelsea have been there with a multi-million pound offer but appear to have become more determined," he told Jornal do Brazil.
"I'm happy to know that but am happy in Milan where I'm treated like a king."
Adriano joined Inter Milan from Italian rivals Parma in 2003 and has pledged to stay at the club for at least one more season.
"I hope to complete one more year there at least and I don't think about leaving," he said.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted a striker is one of his summer transfer priorities.
"Three are leaving, three are coming in," Mourinho told Portuguese newspaper A Bola.
"We're going to bring in a left-back, a midfielder and a centre-forward."

source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4604419.stm)

Jon Macken:

Striker Jon Macken has left Manchester City to join Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old, who signed for City for £5m in 2002, decided to continue his career elsewhere after being told he had no future at Eastlands.
"I was very disappointed to be told by Stuart Pearce I would not figure highly in his plans for next season," he said.
"Palace were unlucky to be relegated last year and I'm looking forward to the chance to take them back up again."
Macken, who failed to establish himself as a regular first-team player at City, was quicky snapped up by Palace because of his impressive goalscoring record in the Championship.
"I felt as though things were just starting to come together for me at City. The team were playing well and there was a real buzz about the place," he added.
"But I need to be playing regularly and having spoken to a few clubs, I was most impressed by Crystal Palace and in particular the manager [Iain Dowie] and chairman [Simon Jordan].
"They both have a reputation for being ambitious men and I was left in no doubt by either of them that a return to the Premiership was the only aim they had for this season."

source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/4604863.stm)

Sweey

02-06-2005, 19:21

Palermo and Fiorentina are set to fight it out for Milan reserve ‘keeper Christian Abbiati this summer.

The Italian, fed up of being Nelson Dida’s reserve at the San Siro, will quit the outfit in the summer and he has numerous admirers in Italy and abroad.

Palermo and Fiorentina are his most likely destinations with both clubs looking for a first class shot-stopper.

The Sicilian giants were already linked last summer but Milan refused to sell the Italian international.

They are ready to offer this year’s Champions’ League finalists cash and goalkeeper Matteo Guardalben – who will then become Dida’s new No 2.

Yet the Viola have joined the chase given their difficulties with Cristiano Lupatelli and Cristian Cejas this term.

The Rossoneri are ready to sell Abbiati, whose contract expires in 2008, and the Artemio Franchi team are prepared to meet his £2m-a-season wages.

The former Monza and Under-21 international is keen for first team football in an effort to make the 2006 World Cup squad.

Source (http://www.acmilan-online.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1117642734, 64919,)

Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Fournier has confirmed he wants to bring Milan’s Vikash Dhorasoo to the Parc des Princes.

The France midfielder has put in some impressive displays during his one season at Milan, but is considering a return to Ligue 1 after failing to gain regular football at the San Siro.

"We don't turn away top players," said Fournier. "Dhorasoo proved his quality at Lyon. Today he is proving his quality with Milan.

"If you don’t take a player like that, it’s like saying you don’t want men with character. He could bring a huge amount to the club and would therefore be welcome."

However, Milan director Leonardo claims that the midfielder will not be sold by them in the summer.

"I have heard nothing of his supposed departure," said the former Brazilian international.

"Dhorasoo didn't play a lot this season, but was always available for the team. Milan do not want to sell him."

Source (http://www.acmilan-online.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1117714952, 5526,)

codename 47

02-06-2005, 19:54

Adriano news:

source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/4604419.stm)

That Adriano snub doesn't really suprise me as he's seemed very keen on staying at inter milan for a long while
hopefully could pave way for a move to real :D

Estill

02-06-2005, 20:53

Yossi

02-06-2005, 22:03

Sadly that Torres to Arsenal story makes sense, who wouldn't want to leave 11th placed finishing Atletico to play with Thierry Henry and Reyes in the Champions League. Still think United should just offer everything for him, he's a god.
Manchester United have Rooney and van Nistelrooy up front, with Smith and Saha as back up. There's just no need for any more strikers, as good as Torres is/will be. The money would better be spent on Keane's replacement or a goalkeeper.

Cannon ball

02-06-2005, 22:20

Palace have now got John Macken
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/4604863.stm

Gunplay

02-06-2005, 22:42

Palace have now got John Macken
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/4604863.stm
I figure you are ecstatic.

svendust

02-06-2005, 23:00

Manchester United have Rooney and van Nistelrooy up front, with Smith and Saha as back up. There's just no need for any more strikers, as good as Torres is/will be. The money would better be spent on Keane's replacement or a goalkeeper.

I think having Torres and Rooney would be better than Ruud and Rooney, Torres is more reliable than Ruud, gets injured less and has more to his game than goal poaching.

Gunplay

02-06-2005, 23:15

I think having Torres and Rooney would be better than Ruud and Rooney, Torres is more reliable than Ruud, gets injured less and has more to his game than goal poaching.
Torres more reliable than Ruud? :laugh:

As for ''Goal Poaching'' Ruud is arguably the best at that, does it better than Torres.

Yossi

02-06-2005, 23:36

I think what Svendust was trying to say was that van Nistelrooy is just a goal poacher, whereas Torres is a more complete player.

Gunplay

02-06-2005, 23:45

I think what Svendust was trying to say was that van Nistelrooy is just a goal poacher, whereas Torres is a more complete player.
He was also trying to say United should sell Ruud for Torres. This is what i'm arguing, why sell a Striker for a Forward? Makes no sense at all. I doubt Fergie will be thinking about how ''complete the player is'' if they are banging in 30 goals per full season.

Original?

03-06-2005, 00:51

Palace have now got John Macken
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/4604863.stm

Thank the lord, he was the worst player I've ever seen, I can't believe we bought him let alone for £5m.

Akineye

03-06-2005, 10:03

United have been linked with Park, from PSV.

He's a very versatile midfielder who can play on the right, left or in the centre. The price would only be around £3 million, because his contract expires shortly. This £3 million would be recouped relatively quickly by tapping into the Asian market, in Asia, Park is the man- Glazer knows this and is very keen to sign him.

Ruud says has made his annual 'I'm staying at United' statement, I say sell the lad to Barca for £30 million.

Miggy

03-06-2005, 10:07

We (Barça) would be nuts to spend 30 Mill on Van the man. Seriously thats crazy money for a 28 year old in todays market.

Cannon ball

03-06-2005, 10:08

Orignally Posted by Gunplay
I figure you are ecstatic.

Kind of. He just wasn't a regular goalscorer, to be fair on the guy he always gave 100%, ran his heart out and applauded the fans, but strikers are always judged on how many they score and his record wasn't overly impressive for city.

Steviebaby might want to know...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/bsp/hi/football/statistics/players/m/macken_33181.stm

But he scored loads for Preston when they were in what is now known as the championship so he could do well.

Morientes19

03-06-2005, 10:11

Reina To Liverpool. I Havent Really Seen Him. Is He Any Good?

Stevie Baby

03-06-2005, 10:11

Thanks for the info Wrighty.

I look forward to him being at Palace. He's experienced and hopefully he'll kick off again in the championship.

Should make a good partner for AJ ;)

Akineye

03-06-2005, 10:17

We (Barça) would be nuts to spend 30 Mill on Van the man. Seriously thats crazy money for a 28 year old in todays market.

The guy can guarantee 30+ goals a season for at least 4 years.

Barca would be awesome with a lethal finisher in their side too.

Morientes19

03-06-2005, 10:33

The guy can guarantee 30+ goals a season for at least 4 years.

Barca would be awesome with a lethal finisher in their side too.

I THINK BARCA COULD GET A YOUNGER PLAYER FOR LIKE 5/10 MIL LESS. TORRES, BAPTISTA (SPELLING?) WHO WOULD DEVELOP INTO GREAT PLAYERS

Haribo

03-06-2005, 11:09

Why is everyone thanking Wrighty for the info on Macken? I posted it first. :crymore:

Tottenham double bid:
Crystal Palace director of football Bob Dowie has confirmed Tottenham have made a double bid for Wayne Routledge and Andy Johnson.
Dowie, brother of Eagles boss Iain, has revealed to Sky Sports News that Routledge has already agreed personal terms with Spurs after being a long-term target for Martin Jol's side.
The two London clubs are in daily contact in a bid to avoid the deal going to a transfer tribunal but Palace's valuation of the winger, who scored for England's Under-20 side against Tunisia in Toulon on Thursday, far exceeds that of Spurs.
Relegated Palace have already snared Jobi McAnuff from Cardiff City as a replacement for Routledge, whose contract expires this summer.
Dowie has reiterated his brother and chairman Simon Jordan's claim that star striker Johnson is not for sale despite facing the prospect of playing Championship football next term.
The England international, involved in the tour of the United States with Sven Goran Eriksson's men, was confirmed as a Tottenham target, despite a surfeit of strikers at White Hart Lane, but Dowie stressed that all offers for their top scorer will continue to be rebuffed.

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282239&cpid=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Spurs'+double+bid+confir med&channel=Football_Home)

Jonny2J

03-06-2005, 12:32

Paddy K to Valencia on a three year deal

Preki-USA

03-06-2005, 12:47

Reina To Liverpool. I Havent Really Seen Him. Is He Any Good?

yea he saved some amazing amount of penalties, 13 out of 19 or something, hopefully more consistent than jerzey.

Dan

03-06-2005, 12:56

Liverpool Linked with crouch :(,Egyptian international Shawky(Anyone no about him?)Marek Mintal and Gabriel Milito

Teekay

03-06-2005, 12:59

yea he saved some amazing amount of penalties, 13 out of 19 or something, hopefully more consistent than jerzey.

There's always a good keeper behind a winning team. Hope Villareal don't get torn apart their great season.

Forssell is on the edge of going to Everton (£6 million), looks like a good deal for all sides

Singh

03-06-2005, 13:00

Kluivert agrees Valencia transfer

Kluivert struggled to win a place in the Newcastle team
Former Newcastle striker Patrick Kluivert has agreed to sign for Spanish club Valencia on a free transfer.
The Magpies had an option to sign the 28-year-old for a further two years, but did not take it up after the Dutchman's disappointing year.

Kluivert's transfer to Valencia is subject to a medical on 9 June.

Kluivert arrived at Newcastle on a free transfer from Barcelona last summer, but started only 14 Premiership games for the Magpie, scoring six times.

Despite his infrequent appearances, Kluivert finished last season as Newcastle's second highest scorer, with 13 goals, six behind Alan Shearer.

If Kluivert passes the medical he will sign a three-year contract with Valencia, the Primera Liga side said.

Last season the 2004 Spanish champions finished seventh following coach Rafael Benitez's departure to Liverpool.

Kluivert's signing by Valencia follows that of Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder Edu who will join the Spanish club on 1 July on a five-year deal.

Villarreal goalkeeper Jose Reina has given the strongest indication yet that he is on the verge of joining new European champions Liverpool.

Reina, 22, was quoted by The Sun as saying: "If I end up signing for Liverpool it is because they want to sign me and want me to play.

"The question of starting places is for the boss.

"You have to earn your place. I am going there to work and to win my place - and win over the fans."

Reina, who played against Liverpool for Barcelona in the Uefa Cup semi-final in 2001, admitted it was the end of an era for him at Villarreal, who finished third in La Liga last season.

"It has been a tremendous year. I think I have completed a chapter, a very important period in my career at Villarreal.

"But ask any player and they say the most important thing is to keep improving both in terms of ability and finances.

"I have to be patient to see the talks come to fruition but I am not having any trouble sleeping at night. I am very relaxed about it all. Just playing for Liverpool will be good enough for me."

Liverpool already have three goalkeepers on the books in Jerzy Dudek, the hero of the Champions League final penalty shoot-out.

Van Nistelrooy happy with Man Utd (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4606023.stm)

Arsenal monitor Tranmere's Taylor (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4597335.stm)

Yossi

03-06-2005, 13:08

Premiership clubs interested in Moore, Blackburn one of them (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282224&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Prem+interest+in+Moore&channel=Premiership)

Redknapp: Niemi not going on the cheap (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282205&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Harry's+Antti+warning&channel=Premiership)

Newcastle, Tottenham, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Depor and Real Sociedad want Benayoun (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282183&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Five+in+for+Benayoun&channel=Championship)
Sunderland sign Waterford's Daryl Murphy (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282216&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Black+Cats+seal+Murphy+d eal&channel=Spain)

West Ham in for Spaniards Sergi and Celades (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282232&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hammers+eye+Spanish+swoo p&channel=Premiership)

Youssof Hadji wanted by Portsmouth (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282241&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Pompey+track+Hadji&channel=Premiership)

Birmingham's Lazaridis: I'm not off to Sheff Wed (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282228&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=No+Owls+move+for+Stan&channel=Premiership)

Pompey watching Israeli striker Yaniv Katan (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282206&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Pompey+pursue+Katan&channel=Championship)

City's Sylvain Distin interesting Villa (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282210&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Villa+target+Distin&channel=Spain)

Deportivo after Milan winger Vikash Dhorasoo (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282235&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Depor+line+up+Dhorasoo&channel=Premiership)

Blackburn tracking Nantes striker Bagayoko (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282237&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Rovers+look+at+Nantes+st riker&channel=Premiership)

Rennes keeper Isaakson not moving to Man Utd (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282213&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Rennes'+Isaksson+pledge&channel=France)

Upson wants European football- Middlesbrough interested (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282209&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Upson+'eyeing+Europe'&channel=France)

Bojan Djordjic not signed for Plymouth yet (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282223&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Djordjic+-+I've+not+signed+yet&channel=Premiership)

Valencia and CSKA fight for Sociedad's Nihat (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282227&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Duo+battle+for+Nihat&channel=Championship)

Chelsea after Romanian defender Mirel Radoi (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282204&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Steaua+claim+Blues+inter est&channel=Spain)

svendust

03-06-2005, 14:08

Torres more reliable than Ruud? :laugh:

As for ''Goal Poaching'' Ruud is arguably the best at that, does it better than Torres.

He (Ruud) himself admitted that he wasn't as good as everyone thought ( I even read that he said his 30 a season days were over, although that was in the news of the world I think), plus he's always getting injured. He just seems like he's player that had a good run and got on top form and is going to find it hard to regain that form, whereas Torres has more quality and doesn't worry about goal scoring for confidence quite as much as Ruud.

Daryl Murphy (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282232&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hammers+eye+Spanish+swoo p&channel=Premiership)

Bastards, he was coming here at one point.

Nice to hear that Kelvin is not convinced by move to mackems :D

codename 47

03-06-2005, 15:57

Madrid is enchanted with the declarations of the Michael Becker, representative of Ballack, in which it opened the doors of his exit of the Bayern. The white club considers them like a first step important to try its draftee since the international German counts on the approval of the technical body. In any case, Madrid is not arranged to confront a greater payment of 15 million euros by Ballack when being a player who no longer is so young, 28 years, and to which to only lack one to finish its contract him with the Bayern.

The madridistas technicians consider to teutón an interesting option, that nonhigh-priority, to reinforce the position of offensive midfield player. Arrigo Sacchi wants to prop up white medular with two or three draftees. In principle, with the arrival of Pablo Garci'a, who will be the first draftee, and Gravesen it would have left cover the parcel destined to destruction workings, reason why the other two reinforcements would be focused to the offensive work. Ballack is a player with a frightful closing with both legs and that assures more than 10 goals by season.

The Bayern fears to lose to him. The strategy that is going to follow the set white is to wait the movements of the player and their representative and if he puts himself to shot will open negotiations with the Bayern. In declarations made yesterday in Germany, Becker returned to affect which they are open to everything: "In case that there was a supply would be sensible to consider it. I do not know any player to which it would not like to play for Real Madrid ".

The president of the Bayern, Karl Heinz Rummenigge, has tried this week to restrain the rumors on the exit of Ballack: "we did not think to sell it. We want to renew its contract beyond 2006. We know what we have with Michael and he knows what has with the Bayern ". Although it left a surprising phrase: "there are not three equipment in Europe that can be interesting for him".

The reality is that Ballack never has adapted totally to the Bayern and an adventure in a great one outside its country has always considered. In addition he is one of the Accepted icons of, patrocinador of Madrid.

The first option is Gerrard

The first option that handles Madrid to reinforce the position of offensive midfield player is Gerrard. The problem is that after obtaining the Liverpool the Glass of Europe its draftee has become utópico.

English isn't the greatest cause its translated from spanish newspaper(website) AS

But here's real madrid.dk's take on it

SOURCE (http://www.realmadrid.dk/news/article/default.asp?newsid=6590)

Sweey

03-06-2005, 16:08

Below you will find: Kluivert signs for Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna set to sign two players from AC Milan and Roma announce their first summer signing:

Patrick Kluivert has signed a three-year contract with Valencia after being released by Newcastle.
The Dutch international wasn't kept on by the Magpies after a disappointing season in the Premiership.

The 28-year-old now returns to Spain where he enjoyed success with Barcelona.

"Valencia is an enormous team and therefore I am very excited about this agreement," Kluivert said.

"I have good memories of Spain and therefore I’m glad to make my return, I’m looking forward to playing in the Primera Liga again."

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65201&progr=1)

Spanish daily Marca are reporting that Deportivo La Coruna are on the verge of signing Milan duo Jon Dahl Tomasson and Vikash Dhorasoo.
Paulo Futre, Milan’s representative in Spain, and Depor president Caesar Augusto Lendoiro have been working on the deals for weeks now and it seems that a solution has now almost been found.

Deportivo are in dire need of squad reinforcements after a poor season in La Liga where they failed to qualify for Europe.

Both Tomasson and Dhorasoo failed to hold down regular places in the Milan first-team this season and will welcome the chance of regular football.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65156&progr=12)

AS Roma announced they signed Brazilian midfielder Taddei on a free, this Friday.
Taddei, who played with Siena for the past three seasons, signed a contract until 2010.

Inter were also in the running for the right winger.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65191&progr=6)

hola name

03-06-2005, 16:19

United have been linked with Park, from PSV

I dont get this transfer.
On the right there is Ronaldo
On the left there is Giggs, and Richardson coming through (i expect him to start getting games)
I have never liked Park in the centre it restricts him to much.
Other positions might be behind Ruud, but we've got Wayne.

What is the point of this transfer, as he wont want to sit on the bench

Akineye

03-06-2005, 16:38

What is the point of this transfer, as he wont want to sit on the bench

The point is, he adds a shitload of depth to our midfield. Giggs is finished, this guy is 23 and looks like being a long-term replacement.

The other reason as I have already said is that he's God in Asia. Having him play for United would help us tap the Asian market, and both Fergie and Glazer know this.

Plus he'd only cost about £3 million.

Original?

03-06-2005, 16:47

£3 million for Park is an absolute steal, and hola a squad wins cup not a team. Agreed neither Park, Giggs or even Richardson will want to sit on the bench all season but that's what squad rotation is for.

hola name

03-06-2005, 19:05

I accept that A) Giggs is finished i want him out
B) 3 million is a steal
C) He would add depth
D) The asia market is something which we need to look into (maybe the one thing we are ahead of Chelsea on)

But... he aint 23 he is 25 almost 26 so is in his prime and will want to play every game, not in a rotation.

So.... I would love United to play Park instead of Scholes and play like such:

Van the Man

Park Rooney

Giggs/Richardson Ronaldo

Keane

I also think we must look to get someone in for a Keane replacement. We have been linked with the likes of De Rossi and Jenas, who would both do the job. Or maybe even Liam Miller.

Hunter

03-06-2005, 19:30

I also think we must look to get someone in for a Keane replacement. We have been linked with the likes of De Rossi and Jenas, who would both do the job. Or maybe even Liam Miller.

None of those are good replacements for Roy Keane. A perfect replacement would be someone toward the likes of Michael Essien from Lyon. He would be supreme. He would be like Scholes and Keane rolled into one. Lets just pray that we make a bid for him.

codename 47

03-06-2005, 19:42

None of those are good replacements for Roy Keane. A perfect replacement would be someone toward the likes of Michael Essien from Lyon. He would be supreme. He would be like Scholes and Keane rolled into one. Lets just pray that we make a bid for him.

even though de rossi is better than both miller and jenas i think you're right,though if he came to the premeriship i hope he isn't ruined and turns out to be a expensive flop and ends up playing like djemba djemba :(
man utd next midfield general will have to be someone who is physically strong like essien is but also a excellant passer of the ball among other things

Harry-Kewell

03-06-2005, 19:55

None of those are good replacements for Roy Keane. A perfect replacement would be someone toward the likes of Michael Essien from Lyon. He would be supreme. He would be like Scholes and Keane rolled into one. Lets just pray that we make a bid for him.

With Houllier appointed as the new manager of Lyon, would he want to sell Essien to Man Utd? :rolleyes:

Nah, I’ve heard that Gerard is interested in signing Liverpool's loaned out French midfielder Diarra as a replacement for Essien if he decides to go. So there is a chance that he might leave. He’s one of the most sought after players at the moment though so there could be a bidding war but he has been quoted as saying he'd like to join Utd, hasn't he?

Yossi

03-06-2005, 22:59

Milan and Chelsea in talks over Crespo and Kaladze (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282378&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Galliani+keen+on+Blues+t alks&channel=Football_Home)

Park Ji Sung agent: United have bidded (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282298&CPID=9&CLID=&lid=2&title=United+Park+bid+confirme d&channel=Italy)

Rebrov trains with Dynamo Kiev (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282404&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Rebrov+trains+with+Kiev&channel=Holland)

Chelsea and Milan make Gilardino bids (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282368&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Gilardino+waits+on+Blues&channel=Premiership)

Chelsea want Essien and Diarra (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282313&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Blues+keen+on+Diarra&channel=Italy)

Chelsea make Adriano offer (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282365&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Adriano+admits+Chelsea+o ffer&channel=Premiership)

M'Bami begs for England move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282309&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=M'Bami+eyes+England&channel=Italy)

Spurs bid for Routldege and Johnson (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282239&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Spurs'+double+bid+confir med&channel=France)

Miller signs for Dundee Utd (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282392&CPID=14&CLID=&lid=2&title=Miller+time+for+Terrors&channel=Premiership)

LiamK

03-06-2005, 23:12

Kaladze - Nay! (certainly not a swap for Crespo - who is genuine class)
Gilardino/Adriano - Yes please.
Essien - Yes please
Diarra - Nay.

Forssell now more or less an Everton player :(

I'll trust Mourinho's decision but I'm still disappointed. Would've loved to see him at Chelsea for a full season, he was one of Europe's biggest talents when we signed him, but injuries (5 serious operations) have ruined any chance of becoming a world-beater. But he's still a class act.

Can't understand why only Everton are in for him though, I know loads of fans of other clubs who'd love him there. Yet Everton are grabbing him for £3m! My Villa mate is tearing his hair out, seeing as they've a £20m transfer kitty this season and haven't even shown interest in him.

Park Ji-Sung is a quality player. One of the best in the Eriedivisie this season, and has also shown his talent on the European stage. Would be a good buy for Man Utd, a good player and also some competition for Giggs/Ronaldo.

WelshSpikeyMike

04-06-2005, 02:08

We (Liverpool) are in talks with Aimar (again) according to a reliable source from another forum.

Gunplay

04-06-2005, 02:19

Park Ji-Sung is a quality player. One of the best in the Eriedivisie this season, and has also shown his talent on the European stage. Would be a good buy for Man Utd, a good player and also some competition for Giggs/Ronaldo.
Aye, i'm a great admirer of the South Korean. If the current price for him still stands at an outstanding £3 million, then Fergie shouldn't hold his breath.

liechtenstein jim

04-06-2005, 02:24

Rebrov trains with Dynamo Kiev (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282404&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Rebrov+trains+with+Kiev&channel=Holland)

Its amazing only a few years ago this guy was considered as good as Sheva, and rightly so.

Hopefully he can get his carrer back on track if he moves back to Dynamo Kiev.

Rebrov and Verpakovskis would surely be one of the best forward lines in the Champions League next year?

Gunplay

04-06-2005, 02:27

Rebrov and Verpakovskis would surely be one of the best forward lines in the Champions League next year?
Verpakovskis what happened to him? I remember all types of clubs were chasing him after some class Euro 2004 performances. The guy seems to have disappeared.

Ogopa Djz

04-06-2005, 03:25

Kaladze - Nay! (certainly not a swap for Crespo - who is genuine class)
Gilardino/Adriano - Yes please.
Essien - Yes please
Diarra - Nay.

.

I wouldn't mind seeing Diarra at Chelski. But would probably have to battle with Makelele over his position. Forget Kaladze when we have Del Horno.

Ogopa Djz

04-06-2005, 03:27

Below you will find: Kluivert signs for Valencia, Deportivo La Coruna set to sign two players from AC Milan and Roma announce their first summer signing:

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65201&progr=1)

I wonder if he will ever regain his goalscoring touch.

Sweey

04-06-2005, 10:35

I don't think there's much hope for Kluivert. Verkapovskis is still class, don't worry about that. Chelsea are buying both Adriano and Gilardino even though Kenyon said they had to slow doen their spending this summer and therefore the club itself said only one major purchase? Hmm. It was meant to be Shevchenko or Kaka or Adriano or Gilardino or Gerrard (who obviously isn't moving now). They better keep their grubby hands off Gilardino or I'm going to flip out.

codename 47

04-06-2005, 10:42

I doubt that either gilardino or adriano will sign for chelsea as they'd both rather stay in italy ;)

Raul to liverpool rumour reported in the sun and mirror newspapers,not saying they're lying but thers been very little mention of this on both the marca or AS websites and you'd think if it were true they'd have mentioned it :rolleyes:

LIVERPOOL are preparing one of the biggest transfer coups ever as they line up Real Madrid skipper Raul.

The Champions League all-time top-scorer has visited the club four times in recent months, and contact has been made with the 27-year-old over the possibility of a sensational move to England - after he indicated he is ready to leave Spain.

He visited Liverpool mainly to see his friend Fernando Morientes, but also has been to Anfield and even to the club's training ground to see the facilities.

The work of Anfield boss and fellow countryman Rafa Benitez has hugely impressed Raul, and he would relish the chance to team up with Morientes again after forming such a lethal partnership in Madrid. Raul is the king of Real Madrid, and there would be uproar in the Spanish capital if he were to leave the club.

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But the striker, who is also his country's top scorer, has become disillusioned with life under Bernabeu president Florentino Perez.

Raul said: "After 11 years here I want what's best for the club. If at some time I have to

sacrifice myself in order for the team to progress, then I will do.

"If the club calls you up and says you have to go, then as a player you have to be prepared to look for a way out that benefits everyone.

"If I listen to the polls in some papers, it looks as though I should leave now. I still feel useful to the club and believe I haven't reached my peak, but I don't want to be in the way. All I want is for the club to be clear with me."

Perez and Raul are thought to hate each other after a dramatic bust-up two years ago when manager Vicente Del Bosque was sacked along with skipper Fernando Hierro on Madrid's 'night of the long knives' - hours after they won the Spanish title.

Raul was outspoken at thetime against Perez, and the two have become sworn enemies. Michael Owen -who has pledged to stay at the Bernabeu despite playing second fiddle to out-of-form Raul last season -has been told he will get far more of an opportunity next season, which raises further questions over the skipper's position. Privately, Raul has indicated that he has become disillusioned with life in the Spanish capital and is ready to consider a move abroad. Liverpool would jump at the chance to pair up Raul with Morientes. Raul is still only 27 despite winning three Champions League finals. But Liverpool would need a cut- price deal as the superstar is rated at around £25million.

SOURCE (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tm_objectid=15590943%26method= full%26siteid=94762%26headline =exclusive%2d%2dkop%2dgo%2dfor %2draul-name_page.html)

Also mr essien says he wnats to jion chelsea,the same essien who on skysports said he wants to join Mna u and no one else and the same essien who said he wants to play along side beckham at madrid

Haribo

04-06-2005, 11:28

West Ham fighting for signatures:

West Ham are being tipped with moves for Derby striker Grzegorz Rasiak and Newcastle's Lee Bowyer.

Rasiak joined Derby last summer after a move to Italian outfit Siena encountered problems, and made a huge impact in his first season at Pride Park.

He managed 17 goals in 38 games, firing The Rams into The Championship play-offs in the process.

However, their failure to secure promotion could now cost them the chance to hold on to the Polish international as West Ham are apparently keen to add him to their squad as they prepare for life in The Premiership.

Rasiak scored twice in Derby's win at West Ham back in January and clearly left a lasting impression on Hammers boss Alan Pardew.

Pardew has reportedly been handed a £20 million war-chest to keep his side in the top-flight and has earmarked some of that on the gangly striker.

"I know of West Ham's interest in me and I'd like the chance to play in The Premiership," Rasiak is reported as saying.

Meanwhile, Pardew is also entertaining the prospect of bringing Bowyer back to Upton Park for a second stint.

Newcastle - who have been tipped to enter the race for Chelsea's Scott Parker - are thought to be ready to let controversial midfielder move on after his infamous bust-up with Kieron Dyer last term.

The former Leeds man endured a less than successful loan spell with The Hammers two seasons ago when the East Londoners ultimately succumbed to relegation from The Premiership.

However, Pardew is now thought to be ready to offer Bowyer the chance to link up with cousin Mark Noble, and admits he is hopeful of attracting big names to Upton Park this summer.

"We've had to work extremely hard to keep our fans on board, some went away from us because they were disillusioned but they'll come back now and we'll have to re-ignite them," he told Sky Sports News.

"We re-ignited them by getting promoted and now we have to re-ignite them again by exciting them with who we bring in, and I hope to do that."

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282437&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hammers+plot+Rasiak+raid&channel=Football_Home)

And more on the Essien topic:
In demand Lyon midfielder Michael Essien admits he is hopeful of securing a move to Chelsea, despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

The Ghanian international has emerged as one of Europe's hottest properties after a season at Stade Gerland in which he was named French Players' Player of the Year.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his desire to bring in a midfielder over the summer, and Essien has now revealed he is hopeful an agreement can be reached with the Premiership champions after they made contact with his agent.

Lyon have always remained steadfast in their intention to retain Essien's services, although this admission from the 22-year-old leaves his future in French football in some doubt.

The impressive midfielder conceded that some of Europe's top clubs were vying for his signature, and insisted that Chelsea are in pole position as he enthused about the qualities of the Stamford Bridge outfit.

"My agent must meet the president of Lyon in the next few days then I will go back to Chelsea and speak to them and hopefully an agreement can be found," Essien told the Daily Star.

"Chelsea is my best contact and I know they are interested in signing me.

"That is great joy for me because they are one of the greatest clubs in Europe and I have always dreamed of playing in England.

"My agent told me that Chelsea's directors were trying to meet people from Lyon but for the moment there has been no date or time set.

"My agent told me he has had several conversations with Chelsea and they are prepared to offer me a five-year deal.

"It is true that Arsenal, Real Madrid and Manchester United have been asking about me. It will be difficult to move to Madrid because they already have their quota of non-European players.

"If Chelsea want me they really have to do everything in their power to make an agreement with Lyon."

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282432&cpid=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Essien+unveils+Blues+des ire&channel=Football_Home)

And Villa chasing Distin:
Aston Villa supremo Doug Ellis admits that he has enquired about Manchester City stopper Sylvain Distin.

Villa boss David O'Leary has been granted substantial transfer funds in a bid to build a squad capable of challenging for European football and has identified the French defender as a key target.

The 27-year-old enjoyed an impressive season as Stuart Pearce nearly led City to Uefa Cup football, and Villa have reportedly tabled a £5.5 million bid for the Paris Saint Germain star.

After the player's agent revealed that Villa were interested, Ellis has now confirmed that, at a meeting of the Premier League bosses, he approached his Manchester City counterpart John Wardle regarding Distin.

"I've just been with the other 19 Premiership chairman and chief executives and it would be dishonest to say I didn't talk to Manchester City about Sylvain Distin," said Ellis.

It is believed that a bid of around £6.5 million could be enough to prise Distin from Eastlands.

Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282434&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Doug+in+for+Distin&channel=Football_Home)

Cannon ball

04-06-2005, 13:24

Distin to Villa? Er.. no.

WelshSpikeyMike

04-06-2005, 14:31

Raul won't come to us (Liverpool).

Nturtle

04-06-2005, 16:36

Well...seems fair...since Owen went to Real Madrid!

Dan

04-06-2005, 16:38

Well...seems fair...since Owen went to Real Madrid!
for 8 measly million and nunez:(i read we'd get him for a knockdown price 9 million-ish

Sweey

04-06-2005, 16:49

Raul.......the perfect replacement for Bergkamp at Arsenal? Sorry, just the thought came into my head.

boro 4eva

04-06-2005, 17:29

middlesbrough are after figo on a 1 year loan.

codename 47

04-06-2005, 17:47

Raul won't come to us (Liverpool).

Damn straight he won't :angry: :)
if all the english papers have to go on are comments raul made over 3 or 4 months ago then to me theres no real transfer story :rolleyes:

seb888

04-06-2005, 17:49

Van der vaart has moved to Hamburger SV

seb888

04-06-2005, 17:50

And Essien is interested in a move to chelsea but chelsea may have to add drogba in the transfer

boro 4eva

04-06-2005, 17:51

Van der vaart has moved to Hamburger SV

i think he is stupid the amount of talent he has and the amount of clubs that wanted him he could have went to a far better club and got far better pay.

seb888

04-06-2005, 17:53

Yeh he was linked with Barcelona and i don't think anybody could turn that club down

boro 4eva

04-06-2005, 17:54

i am sure plenty of premiership clubs would have had a great interest in him.

seb888

04-06-2005, 17:56

Specially Man Utd

RawIsWar

04-06-2005, 17:59

Suppose it will boost German football and there is still time for him to move to a bigger club from Hamburg

seb888

04-06-2005, 18:01

I suppose he will get first team football

Akineye

04-06-2005, 18:34

Darren Bent to Charlton Athletic
Patrik Berger to Aston Villa
Simon Davies to Everton FC
Edu to Valencia CF
Aaron Hughes to Aston Villa
Marek Jankulovski to AC Milan
Niels Oude Kamphuis to Mönchengladbach
Gerard Lopez to AS Monaco
Toifilou Maoulida to AS Monaco
Paul Stalteri to Tottenham
Mark van Bommel to FC Barcelona
Rafael van der Vaart to Hamburger SV
Johann Vogel to AC Milan
Ayegbeni Yakubu to Middlesbrough
Sibusiso Zuma to Arminia Bielefeld

Yossi

05-06-2005, 11:22

middlesbrough are after figo on a 1 year loan.
McLaren wants players aged 24-28 apparently, and he's reportedly not interested in Figo whatsoever.
And Essien is interested in a move to chelsea but chelsea may have to add drogba in the transfer
Good move for Chelsea- get rid of Drogba and sign someone who can finish.

More transfer news

Ljungberg threatens to leave Arsenal (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282551&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Freddie+in+Gunners+warni ng&channel=Football_Home)

Cole will not sign new contract at Arsenal (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282523&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Cole+savages+Gunners&channel=Premiership)

Antti Niemi not going to West Brom (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282524&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Niemi+not+Albion+bound&channel=Premiership)

Jaidi hands in transfer request at Bolton (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282447&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Jaidi+asks+for+transfer&channel=Premiership)

Del Horno expects Chelsea move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282448&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Del+Horno+expects+Blues+ move&channel=Premiership)

Lennon wants new Celtic contract (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282455&CPID=14&CLID=&lid=2&title=Lennon+hopeful+of+Bhoys+ stay&channel=Spain)

West Ham want Rasiak and Bowyer (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282437&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hammers+plot+Rasiak+raid&channel=Scotland)

Celtic interested in Charlton's Konchesky (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282444&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Celtic+courting+Konchesk y?&channel=Premiership)

Ziss

05-06-2005, 11:51

Giuliano Giannichedda to Juventus
Robert Kovac to Juventus
Jose Luis Vidigal to Udinese
Vitor Barreto to Udinese
Antonio D'Agostino to Udinese
Rodrigo Taddei to AS Roma
Mika Vayrynen to PSV
John Macken to Crystal Palace
Patrick Kluivert to Valencia (Source http://footballmsn.skysports.com/transfernews.asp?type=article&id=282277)

Harry-Kewell

05-06-2005, 11:54

We're apparently interested in signing Feyenoord's Dutch international striker Dirk Kuijt. He scored yesterday for Holland and I gotta say he does appear to be a pretty good player.

Sweey

05-06-2005, 11:55

Why are people repeating ones that have already been reported?

From Van Nistelrooy's alone, I've covered Giannichedda, Kovac, Vidigal, Barreto, D'Agostino, Taddei and Kluivert!

And from Akineye's, I've seen, covered either by me or somebody else, Berger, Jankulovski, Gerard, Van Der Vaart, Vogel and Yakubu.

Some of the others might have been too. Post new ones, not second, third and fourth versions of the same transfer. Jankulovski was reported once, discussed by me, then discussed later and now mentioned again. He only moved once.

Sweey

05-06-2005, 11:58

Christian Abbiati is prepared to complete an exchange deal with Palermo goalkeeper Matteo Guardalben, bringing his Milan career to an end.

The Rossoneri shot-stopper has spent almost the entire campaign on the bench due to the fine form of Dida and it has been clear for some time that he will be moving on in the summer.

There was talk of a switch to Arsenal, Chelsea and especially Villarreal, as it was reported the Spaniards had offered a four-year contract worth just under £2m per season.

However, the latest from the Italian Press maintains that a deal with Palermo has been struck to exchange goalkeepers, so Guardalben will come to the San Siro as Dida’s understudy.

27-year-old Abbiati made his Serie A debut on January 17 1999, having been promoted from third choice to regular starter in the Scudetto-winning season due to Jens Lehmann’s poor form and a ban for Sebastiano Rossi.

Source (http://www.acmilan-online.com/cgi-bin/newspro/viewnews.cgi?newsid1117925001, 99687,)

codename 47

05-06-2005, 15:51

Speculation at the weekend had suggested Liverpool have approached Real with regards to their talismanic captain.

Despite capturing the UEFA Champions League in his debut campaign in English football, Rafa Benitez is already looking at reinforcing his ranks.

With the future of Milan Baros shrouded in uncertainty, a striker remains a top priority - with Benitez reportedly considering rekindling the relationship shared by Fernando Morientes and Raul in Spain.

However, Raul - despite having not produced his best form this season and having been usurped by Michael Owen in the striking pecking order - remains a firm favourite with the Madrid faithful.

The sale of the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu's favourite son would be a risky move and Saachi insists that whilst the player remains under contract he will remain in the capital.

''Raul has a contract at Real Madrid and we have not received a proposition from them,'' Saachi told skysports.com.

Fuelling rumours of Raul's departure from his home-town club are suggestions that Real have reignited their pursuit of Internazionale's Adriano.

The prolific Brazilian has been strongly linked with a switch to The Premiership and Chelsea but reports from Italy have suggested a choice from Luis Figo, Walter Samuel, Guti, Michael Owen and Santiago Solari have been offered in part-exchange.

Inter coach Roberto Mancini is a firm admirer of Samuel and it would appear that if the two clubs are to concur on a deal then the Argentine hard man will be involved.

i pretty much knew the raul to liverpool move was nothing more than silly talk from the sun and mirror
also madrid are linked with a owen plus samuel exchange for adriano with inter milan

and i'm hearing van der sar is close to moving to manchester united

Haribo

05-06-2005, 16:31

Man United get Van Der Sar:

Manchester United have signed Dutch international goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.
The 34-year-old has agreed a two-year deal and will join the club on 1 July, providing he passes a medical.

United have been looking for a new goalkeeper after releasing Roy Carroll at the end of May.

Van der Sar, who has 95 international caps, moved to Fulham from Juventus for £5m in August 2001 and went on to make 153 appearances for the Cottagers.

He was linked with a move to United in January but agreed a contract extension with Fulham until summer 2006 instead.

The Dutchman is United's first new signing since the club's takeover by Malcolm Glazer and he is likely to join the squad for July's tour of the Far East.

He will become the latest in a long line of keepers to have been tried by manager Sir Alex Ferguson since the loss of Peter Schmeichel in 1999.

Mark Bosnich, Massimo Taibi, Raimond van der Gouw, Fabien Barthez and Carroll have all come and gone while Ricardo's contract expires this summer.

United's other keeper, American Tim Howard, agreed a new contract until 2009 in May.

Source (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4611715.stm)

Ziss

05-06-2005, 16:40

Akineye

05-06-2005, 17:08

And from Akineye's, I've seen, covered either by me or somebody else, Berger, Jankulovski, Gerard, Van Der Vaart, Vogel and Yakubu.

It was a list of all major complete transfers, you're a lunatic if you think somebody's going to look through 12 pages of this thread checking that noone else has posted a story about the same player.

Relax.

TH14RVP11_93

05-06-2005, 17:17

Ashley Cole is leaving Arsenal after turnin down a new contract this summer!

Ziss

05-06-2005, 17:32

Kiki Musampa to Man City on a season long loan.

Stevie Baby

05-06-2005, 18:33

Fulham are in talks with Norwich City over Robert Green after agreeing a fee with Man Utd for Van Der Saar.

Link can be found on Sky Sports somewhere.

Yossi

05-06-2005, 18:37

Fulham are reportedly in talks with Norwich goalkeeper Robert Green as they look for a successor to Manchester United bound Edwin van der Sar.

The talented Dutchman is poised to ink a two-year deal at Old Trafford, leaving Fulham boss Chris Coleman on the look-out for an immediate replacement.

Green, who relegated Norwich were hoping to keep hold of, will be keen to resume his career in The Premiership as he looks to cement a place in Sven Goran Eriksson's England squad next season.

It would appear his wish could be granted at Craven Cottage - with Fulham seemingly now in pole position to land his signature - for a purported £3 million fee.

Green's agent, Andy Evans, has already confirmed that several Premiership clubs are trailing his client's services.

''There's strong interest from Premiership clubs, which is to be expected,'' said Evans.

''And, if it's in the best interests of all parties involved, then it's a possibility Robert may be leaving this summer.''
Source (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282607&lid=2&cpid=8&title=Green+talks+for+Fulham&channel=Football_Home)

Oh well. I've said before that I wouldn't be too bothered if Green goes, because Ward and Gallacher are good enough back ups, and the money could come in handy. If Francis and Huckerby go then that's a problem, and if Ashton goes then it's a disaster.

Stevie Baby

05-06-2005, 18:59

Ashton wont go, not after half a season.

That £3m will be quite handy for you though.

Yossi

05-06-2005, 19:07

Ashton has been linked with a few clubs. And that £3m could buy a decent defender, because I think Fleming's past it.

Sweey

05-06-2005, 22:22

VfL Wolfsburg have announced the capture of highly-rated Schalke striker Mike Hanke.

The 21-year-old German international becomes the club's third new signing of the close season following Peter van der Heyden and Matthias Langkamp to the VolksWagen Arena. While the final touches have still to be applied on a deal, the club has has agreed in principle to sign the striker who scored five times in 25 Bundesliga matches last season for the Gelsenkirchen club.

The fomrer Bochum player made 58 Bundesliga matches in total for Schalke and moves on in a bid to establish himself in Juergen Klinsmann's World Cup squad.

Source (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65521&progr=4)

codename 47

06-06-2005, 10:30

United are believed to have made their interest known to Zaragoza and are ready to rival Valencia for his signature.

Valencia have been in talks with Real Zaragoza for Villa for the last few days and are keen to bring him to La Mestalla.

Real Zaragoza are resigned to losing Villa due to their financial problems, but they are insistent that he will not be sold on the cheap.

Villa's release clause stands at €12 million and although Valencia are only offering €9 million Zaragoza are determined to get every penny for the striker.

Villa is regarded as one of the best young strikers in Spain and he was strongly linked with a move to Liverpool last January before they signed Fernando Morientes.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a productive season with Zaragoza last term netting 18 goals and breaking into the national team set-up.

His performances appear to have caught the eye of United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and he is hoping to lure him to Old Trafford.

News of United's interest in Villa comes as something of a surprise as they have an abundance of attacking talent already at Old Trafford with the likes of Wayne Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Alan Smith and Louis Saha all battling it out for places in the side.

However, it appears that Valencia are firm favourites to clinch Villa's signature with the player thought to be keen on staying in Spain at this stage of his career.

Villa's agent Jose Luis Tamargo has confirmed United's interest and admitted Villa is ready to snub a lucrative contract on offer from United to stay in Spain.

"The player is ready to accept less money to stay in La Liga," said Tamargo.

MAN UTD MOVE FOR VILLA (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282651&cpid=23&CLID=&lid=3&title=United+make+Villa+move&channel=Premiership)

Although it looks likely he'll choose valencia over man utd,but if he did sign surely this would mean the end for either louis saha or Van nistelrooy ?

Sweey

06-06-2005, 13:20

AC Milan chasing Ljungberg (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65573&progr=11)

Udinese's Iaquinta wanted by Roma (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65574&progr=10)

Sereni set to leave Lazio (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65559&progr=16)

Essien considering one more year at Lyon (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65617&progr=7)

Raul talks down Premier League move (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65635&progr=1)

Del Boy and Zambrotta staying with Juventus (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65649&progr=0)

Yossi

06-06-2005, 16:26

Lyon to keep Essien, Diarra and Juninho (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282682&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Essien+nears+Lyon+agreem ent&channel=Spain)

Milan is Gilardino's ideal destination (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282718&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Gilardino+set+on+Milan+m ove&channel=France)

Lyon confirm interest in Liverpool's Baros (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282687&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Aulas+confirms+Baros+int erest&channel=Italy)

Sheff Utd's Montgomery interseting numerous clubs (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282739&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Monty+in+demand&channel=Premiership)

Hibs reject second Celtic bid for Riordan (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282690&CPID=14&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hibs+reject+second+Riord an+bid&channel=Championship)

Wolves reject Sunderland bid for Miller (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282695&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Wolves+reject+new+Miller +bid&channel=Scotland)

Newcastle line up bid for Genoa striker Milito (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282717&CPID=21&CLID=&lid=2&title=Souness+keen+on+Argentin e?&channel=Premiership)

Carter and Davis interesting Sunderland (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282730&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Carter+in+demand&channel=Italy)

Traianos Dellas wants to join Rangers (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282735&CPID=14&CLID=&lid=2&title=Dellas+keen+on+Rangers&channel=Premiership)

Morrell to consider Coventry future (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282740&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Morrell+considers+future&channel=Scotland)

Raul denies claims he's off to Liverpool (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282646&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Raul+rejects+Reds+rumour s&channel=Championship)

Sporting's Douala linked with Marseille and Spurs (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282672&CPID=99&CLID=&lid=2&title=Doula+in+dark+over+links&channel=Spain)

Portsmouth want Maccabi's Yaniv Katan (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282724&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Pompey+step+up+Katan+int erest&channel=Football_Home)

Angel may leave Villa this summer or next (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282683&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Angel+drops+Villa+hint&channel=Premiership)

Leicester sign Celtic keeper Rab Douglas (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282666&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Foxes+seal+Douglas+deal&channel=Premiership)

Zura Khizanishvili and Shota Arveladze to leave Rangers (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282649&CPID=14&CLID=&lid=2&title=Georgians+close+to+Gers+ exit&channel=Championship)

Portsmouth want Rangers' Danish winger Lovenkrands (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282653&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Pompey+target+Gers+winge r&channel=Scotland)

Bonaventure Kalou wants to leave Auxerre (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282719&CPID=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Kalou+wants+to+leave&channel=Premiership)

Man Utd agree van der Sar deal 'in principle' (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282586&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=United+seal+Van+der+Sar+ deal&channel=France)
van der Sar's thoughts on move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282768&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=VAN+DER+SAR+READY+FOR+UN ITED&channel=Premiership)

Man City keep Kiki Musampa for another season (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282598&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=City+keep+Kiki&channel=Premiership)

boro 4eva

06-06-2005, 16:49

i think essien should stay at lyon or go to man. u because he isn't going to get his game over makalele and lampard at chelsea, so staying at lyon or going to man.u would be ideal for him because he would get his game at man.u.

Yossi

06-06-2005, 17:47

I think he'd probably play in the midfield with Lampard and Makelele.

Haribo

06-06-2005, 18:38

What Yossi says. A 5 man midfield is the priority for Chelsea with a lone striker upfront. Essien, Makelele, Lampard, Robben and Duff it would be.

Hunter

06-06-2005, 18:45

What Yossi says. A 5 man midfield is the priority for Chelsea with a lone striker upfront. Essien, Makelele, Lampard, Robben and Duff it would be.

They would need a strong powerful and yes skillfull striker to play alone up front then, which they luckily do not have.

Doesn't look like they are going to land Adriano either does it.
They should keep Forsell in my opinion, I rate him higher than Drogba and equally as good as Eidur.

o0oGedo0o

06-06-2005, 22:48

Man Utd agree van der Sar deal 'in principle' (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282586&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=United+seal+Van+der+Sar+ deal&channel=France)
van der Sar's thoughts on move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282768&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=VAN+DER+SAR+READY+FOR+UN ITED&channel=Premiership)

i thought it was already confirmed, been on the news two days ago

Sweey

07-06-2005, 13:38

Cagliari's Esposito admits interest (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65813&progr=14)

Dellas interested in Rangers move (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65815&progr=12)

Arsenal and West Ham linked with Caracciolo (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65817&progr=10)

Panathinaikos set to sign Flavio Conceicao (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65852&progr=7)

Park to decide on United move (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65867&progr=6)

Rebrov signs for Dynamo Kiev (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65869&progr=5)

Inter admit interest in Solari (for the third summer in a row) (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65886&progr=2)

Sweey

08-06-2005, 08:32

Ismael close to Bayern move (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=66006&progr=4)

Lokvenc turns down Hertha Berlin and Portsmouth for Salzburg (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=66009&progr=3)

Salzburg sign Lokvenc and Zickler (http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/news/Kind=2/newsId=307861.html)

Alkmaar sign Shota Arveladze (http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/news/Kind=2/newsId=307884.html)

Bogelund joins Moenchengladbach (http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/news/Kind=2/newsId=307920.html)

Morientes19

08-06-2005, 08:38

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283090&cpid=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Reds+move+in+for+Luque&channel=Football_Home

Figо10

08-06-2005, 09:04

From www.soccernet.com:

Conceicao to sign for Panathinaikos

Brazilian midfielder Flavio Conceicao is expected in Athens on Tuesday to complete his move from Turkish club Galatasaray to Panathinaikos.

A spokesman for Panathinaikos said the deal should be finalised in the next couple of days.

The 31-year-old, who has 47 caps for Brazil and won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2002, is due to sign a three-year deal worth €1.5 million ($1.85 million) a year. The transfer fee is €500,000.

His arrival at Panathinaikos is likely to hasten the departure of Greek international Angelos Basinas who has been linked with a move to English Premier League side Manchester City.

Panathinaikos coach Alberto Malesani has signed a two-year extension to his contract which will keep him with the club until 2007.
Another guy who Real incredibly release after failing to win the Champions League in 2002-03.

When Real released him he was only 29. He has 47 caps for Brazil, a team with such strong midfield competition. He was a defensive midfielder. And he had attacking flair.

Was with Galatasaray last season when Real Madrid loaned him there, but now he isn't returning anymore.

Teekay

08-06-2005, 09:45

Inter after Solari, once again (http://www.goal.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=65886&idSez=16)

Villareal sign keeper Mariano Barbosa from Banfield (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/headlinenews?id=335153&cc=5739)

This probably means Reina is well on his way to Liverpool.

Chelsea looking to bid for Torres (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/News/Story_Page/0,7760,2483_510943,00.html)

Yossi

08-06-2005, 18:12

The van der Sar deal is not confirmed yet, as he is on international duty and has yet to have a medical etc.

Anyway, more news:

West Ham want Fabien Barthez (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283234&cpid=24&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hammers'+shock+target&channel=Football_Home)

Palace keeper Kiraly to stay, despite offers (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283208&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Kiraly+happy+despite+off ers&channel=Football_Home)

Soton reject bid from mystery club for Crouch (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283142&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Saints+shrug+off+Crouch+ bid&channel=Championship)

Heerenveen's Samaras not joining Arsenal (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283225&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Gunners+rumour+scotched&channel=Championship)

Milan & Chelsea to talk about Crespo & Kaladze (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283180&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=More+Milan+talks+for+Che lsea&channel=Premiership)

Del Horno move to Chelsea in doubt (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283174&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Del+Horno+in+the+dark&channel=Premiership)

Aleksandr Hleb wants to join Arsenal (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283200&CPID=22&CLID=&lid=2&title=Arsenal+interest+Hleb&channel=Spain)

Spurs reject West Brom's £4.5m Kanoute bid (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283096&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Spurs+rebuff+Kanoute+bid&channel=Germany)

D'Allessandro wants Premiership move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283126&CPID=22&CLID=&lid=2&title=Andres+ready+for+English +move&channel=Premiership)

Boro want Benfica's Ricardo Rocha (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283107&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Boro+in+for+Benfica+ace&channel=Germany)

Liverpool want Depor's Albert Luque (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283090&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=2&title=Reds+move+in+for+Luque&channel=Premiership)

Pompey want left winger, ideally Robert (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283177&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Perrin+looking+to+Robert&channel=Spain)

Birmingham confident Upson will stay (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283092&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Brady+not+worried+by+Ups on&channel=Premiership)

Schwarzer wants Zenden to stay (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283097&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Schwarzer+wants+Bolo+sta y&channel=Premiership)

Sheff Utd consider Miller move (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283197&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Blades+consider+Miller+m ove&channel=Premiership)

Nelsen to stay with Blackburn (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283118&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Nelsen+extends+Rovers+de al&channel=Championship)

Wood stays at Sheff Wed (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283099&CPID=10&CLID=&lid=2&title=Owls+strike+Wood+deal&channel=Premiership)

Doncaster sign Heffernan for £125,000 (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283108&CPID=11&CLID=&lid=2&title=Heffernan+heads+for+Donn y&channel=Championship)

Yeovil sign Man Utd reserve midfielder (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283150&CPID=11&CLID=&lid=2&title=Glovers+land+United+star let&channel=League_1)

Chesterfield sign Tranmere's Paul Hall (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283155&CPID=11&CLID=&lid=2&title=Hall+joins+Spireites&channel=League_1)

Haworth joins Bradford from Tranmere (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283166&CPID=11&CLID=&lid=2&title=Howarth+signs+for+Bantam s&channel=League_1)

Stockport want Beresford, Jones and Bramble (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=283139&CPID=12&CLID=&lid=2&title=Turner+eyeing+trio&channel=League_1)

Portsmouth want Belgian Koen Daerden (http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=282999&CPID=8&CLID=&lid=2&title=Pompey+move+for+Red+Devi l&channel=League_2)