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Summer Transfers
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Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is considering a move for Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano. (The Sunday Times)
Martin O'Neill has made a £7m bid for Newcastle's James Milner and is also keen to bring Greek right-back Giorkas Seitaridis to Aston Villa. (The People)
Djbrill Cisse could return to the Premier League after being left out of France's Euro 2008 squad. Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham are in the running. (Sunday Express)
Hull want Portsmouth's David Nugent who is available for around £3m. (The People)
Rangers are lining up a bid for West Brom midfielder Jonathan Greening. (The People)
Newcastle are ready to snap-up highly-rated Carlisle goalkeeper Kieran Westwood and is also looking at the club's teenage striker Gary Madine. (The People)
Michael Mifsud looks set to leave Coventry with Sunderland, Rangers and Birmingham all interested in the £2m-rated striker. (The People)
West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand is set for a £6m move across London to join Tottenham. (Various)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is lining up a £3m swoop for Crystal Palace youngster Sean Scannell. (Sunday Mirror)
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is considering a move for Palermo midfielder Mark Bresciano. (The Sunday Times)
Martin O'Neill has made a £7m bid for Newcastle's James Milner and is also keen to bring Greek right-back Giorkas Seitaridis to Aston Villa. (The People)
Djbrill Cisse could return to the Premier League after being left out of France's Euro 2008 squad. Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham are in the running. (Sunday Express)
Hull want Portsmouth's David Nugent who is available for around £3m. (The People)
Rangers are lining up a bid for West Brom midfielder Jonathan Greening. (The People)
Newcastle are ready to snap-up highly-rated Carlisle goalkeeper Kieran Westwood and is also looking at the club's teenage striker Gary Madine. (The People)
Michael Mifsud looks set to leave Coventry with Sunderland, Rangers and Birmingham all interested in the £2m-rated striker. (The People)
West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand is set for a £6m move across London to join Tottenham. (Various)
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is lining up a £3m swoop for Crystal Palace youngster Sean Scannell. (Sunday Mirror)
Savvy defensive midfielder Yaya Toure - younger brother of Kolo - could be joining Arsenal as part of the deal that takes Alexander Hleb to Barcelona. (Daily Star)
Liverpool are ready to unload left-sided attacking full-back John Arne Riise with Newcastle likely to target the Norwegian. (Daily Star)
Spurs boss Juande Ramos has put £12m-rated Paraguay striker Oscar Cardozo at the top of his hit-list of replacements for Dimitar Berbatov. Ramos is sending one of his top spies to watch the powerful Benfica hitman, 25, in action for his country against France on Saturday evening. (Daily Mirror)
Rangers are tracking Le Mans right-back Jean Calve and Monaco left-back Jeremy Berthod. (Various)
Liverpool are ready to unload left-sided attacking full-back John Arne Riise with Newcastle likely to target the Norwegian. (Daily Star)
Spurs boss Juande Ramos has put £12m-rated Paraguay striker Oscar Cardozo at the top of his hit-list of replacements for Dimitar Berbatov. Ramos is sending one of his top spies to watch the powerful Benfica hitman, 25, in action for his country against France on Saturday evening. (Daily Mirror)
Rangers are tracking Le Mans right-back Jean Calve and Monaco left-back Jeremy Berthod. (Various)
Cristiano Ronaldo's godfather, Fernao Sousa, has claimed that the Manchester United winger has already decided to move to Real Madrid - but will not say so until after Euro 2008. (The Guardian, Daily Express)
But Ronaldo has given his present club a boost by talking of going on to establish himself as a genuine Old Trafford legend in the mould of David Beckham or George Best. (Daily Mirror)
Relegated Reading have joined Championship rivals Derby County in the race to sign Swansea City's Dutch midfield enforcer Ferrie Bodde. (Derby Evening Telegraph)
FA Cup finalists Cardiff City are hoping to sign Wales rookie Ched Evans on loan from Premier League Manchester City next season. (South Wales Echo)
But Ronaldo has given his present club a boost by talking of going on to establish himself as a genuine Old Trafford legend in the mould of David Beckham or George Best. (Daily Mirror)
Relegated Reading have joined Championship rivals Derby County in the race to sign Swansea City's Dutch midfield enforcer Ferrie Bodde. (Derby Evening Telegraph)
FA Cup finalists Cardiff City are hoping to sign Wales rookie Ched Evans on loan from Premier League Manchester City next season. (South Wales Echo)
Frank Lampard has been offered £130,000 a week to stay at Chelsea in an effort to fend off interest from Inter Milan. (Daily Mirror)
Lampard, meanwhile, is believed to be tempted by the prospect of linking up again with former Blues manager Mourinho. (Daily Express)
Ricardo Quaresma, a £15m target for Liverpool, has declared he wants to leave Porto. (Metro)
Blackburn are set to replace £8.5m Liverpool target David Bentley with Wolves' Michael Kightly. (The Sun)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is ready to raid managerless Chelsea for winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and defender Wayne Bridge. (Various)
Redknapp is also making a surprise move for another Chelsea player, Israeli striker Ben Sahar. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham have missed out on the signings of Lazio striker Goran Pandev and Man City's Richard Dunne. (Various)
Lampard, meanwhile, is believed to be tempted by the prospect of linking up again with former Blues manager Mourinho. (Daily Express)
Ricardo Quaresma, a £15m target for Liverpool, has declared he wants to leave Porto. (Metro)
Blackburn are set to replace £8.5m Liverpool target David Bentley with Wolves' Michael Kightly. (The Sun)
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is ready to raid managerless Chelsea for winger Shaun Wright-Phillips and defender Wayne Bridge. (Various)
Redknapp is also making a surprise move for another Chelsea player, Israeli striker Ben Sahar. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham have missed out on the signings of Lazio striker Goran Pandev and Man City's Richard Dunne. (Various)
Robinho claims that Manchester United and Chelsea have enquired as to his availability.
The Brazilian international has spent three years with Spanish giants Real Madrid, but has failed to hold down a regular first-team spot at Santiago Bernabeu.
He was widely touted as the 'new Pele' after bursting onto the scene as a teenager with Santos, but has struggled to live up to that billing since moving to Europe.
However, at just 24-years-old, time is still on his side and a move away from Los Blancos could help to reinvigorate his career.
The playmaker is currently away on international duty preparing for 2010 World Cup qualifiers, but has taken time out to admit that he has received approaches from two of the Premier League's top clubs.
"I have never hidden away my wish to remain at Real Madrid, but if the interest is serious I will have no problem leaving Real Madrid as the interest from Manchester United and Chelsea makes me very proud," Robinho told the Brazilian press.
The Brazilian international has spent three years with Spanish giants Real Madrid, but has failed to hold down a regular first-team spot at Santiago Bernabeu.
He was widely touted as the 'new Pele' after bursting onto the scene as a teenager with Santos, but has struggled to live up to that billing since moving to Europe.
However, at just 24-years-old, time is still on his side and a move away from Los Blancos could help to reinvigorate his career.
The playmaker is currently away on international duty preparing for 2010 World Cup qualifiers, but has taken time out to admit that he has received approaches from two of the Premier League's top clubs.
"I have never hidden away my wish to remain at Real Madrid, but if the interest is serious I will have no problem leaving Real Madrid as the interest from Manchester United and Chelsea makes me very proud," Robinho told the Brazilian press.
Carlos Tevez has given Sir Alex Ferguson another summer headache by admitting his desire to play in Spain one day.
With the on-going saga over Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United future dominating the sports news on a daily basis, Tevez's comments are unlikely to be welcomed by Ferguson.
Real Madrid's interest in Ronaldo is well documented and now Tevez has admitted that a spell in La Liga later in his career would be of interest.
But the Argentina striker has no plans to make an immediate switch after helping the Red Devils secure a Premier League and UEFA Champions League double in his first season at Old Trafford.
Happy
Tevez told The Sun: "Maybe one day I'll play in the Spanish league but there's a long way to go.
"At the moment I am happy here. I know many South Americans prefer to play in Italy or Spain when they move to Europe.
With the on-going saga over Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United future dominating the sports news on a daily basis, Tevez's comments are unlikely to be welcomed by Ferguson.
Real Madrid's interest in Ronaldo is well documented and now Tevez has admitted that a spell in La Liga later in his career would be of interest.
But the Argentina striker has no plans to make an immediate switch after helping the Red Devils secure a Premier League and UEFA Champions League double in his first season at Old Trafford.
Happy
Tevez told The Sun: "Maybe one day I'll play in the Spanish league but there's a long way to go.
"At the moment I am happy here. I know many South Americans prefer to play in Italy or Spain when they move to Europe.
Lampard,essien,drogba/etoo,quaresma and carvalho are the names apparently on Jose list according to the reports in Italy. Tomorrow's press conference is going to be interesting.
Nice!
I heard about them this evening when i logged onto some footy sites.
I bet everybody is gonna watch Sere A this season
Wow this thread looks amazing now!
Get this, acording to the daily mail Manchester City are close to signing Ronaldinho on a 200 000 pound a week deal.
That would be the biggest deal in the premier league.
Also Blackburns Mark Hughes is expected to be unveiled as the new Man City manager today.
Get this, acording to the daily mail Manchester City are close to signing Ronaldinho on a 200 000 pound a week deal.
That would be the biggest deal in the premier league.
Also Blackburns Mark Hughes is expected to be unveiled as the new Man City manager today.
killadoob
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i highly doubt ronaldino will go to man city for 200k a week
dont see how man city can sustain this, but who knows
i for one would love to see him in the league, i hope it goes through
dont see how man city can sustain this, but who knows
i for one would love to see him in the league, i hope it goes through
Ya, thread is looking up. Thx for contributing! Need to get it back up like Supasta's one
Ronaldinho to Man City. Thats a tough ask. Wonder if he will sacrifice not playing CL. Most top players want to play CL at their new clubs.
City in stunning £200,00 a week deal for Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho could be on his way to Eastlands
« Previous « PreviousNext » Next »View GalleryADVERTISEMENTManchester City are set to make a staggering £200,000 per week offer to Barcelona's superstar Ronaldinho, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claims that senior board members from Eastlands will fly to Brazil this week for talks with the star in the hope of bringing him to Manchester.
And with Mark Hughes expected to be confirmed as their new boss in the next few days, it could prove an incredible week for City owner Thaksin Sinawatra.
Hughes will have plenty to build on should he decide to take over from Sven-Goran Eriksson at City.
Hughes could be installed as early as this week after being given permission to speak with the Eastlands outfit by Blackburn yesterday, hours after Eriksson's departure.
With the ambition and wealth of City owner Thaksin Shinawatra not in question, all that seems to be needed is a belief from Hughes than he can work with the former Prime Minister of Thailand for a deal to be done.
And, while it may seem the Welshman would be inheriting a messy situation, Dave Wallace, editor of the respected King of the Kippax fanzine, feels City are actually in a far healthier state than it initially appears.
"If you look at the fact we have a European campaign to build on, plus the young players and ones like Elano, Martin Petrov and Vedran Corluka, we have a lot to look forward to,'' said Wallace.
"We should be in a position to kick on from here and hopefully Mark Hughes, if that is to be who we get, will do that.''
Wallace feels Hughes' first task should be to ease the fears of star names Richard Dunne, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Michael Johnson, whose futures have been the subject of intense debate amid the fall-out from Eriksson's departure, which was confirmed a couple of hours before permission was given for City to speak with the Manchester United legend.
"People seem to have been unsettled by what has happened to Sven,'' he said.
"We have to hope the new manager comes in and sorts these lads out and ensures they stay.''
At least he would have more time to prepare for next season than Eriksson had last year after only being appointed on July 6.
However, City's season will start much earlier as well given they will learn their UEFA Cup first qualifying round opponents on June 27 ahead of a first game on July 18.
Having guided Blackburn through the Intertoto Cup, Hughes already knows the demands required from such an early start to what Wallace hopes will be a lasting relationship.
"Dr Thaksin needs to understand that things do not happen overnight in football,'' he said.
"The situation at Manchester United is a perfect example of that. They stuck with Alex Ferguson, gave him money and see what benefits they are getting.
"It is a worry that Dr Thaksin has not seen sufficient progress because when you look at it, we have had a consistent season and got into Europe.
"Instead, we are back to the unstable situation we always seem to have.
"If it is going to be Mark Hughes we need to give him a decent length of time.''
Ronaldinho could be on his way to Eastlands
« Previous « PreviousNext » Next »View GalleryADVERTISEMENTManchester City are set to make a staggering £200,000 per week offer to Barcelona's superstar Ronaldinho, according to reports.
The Daily Mail claims that senior board members from Eastlands will fly to Brazil this week for talks with the star in the hope of bringing him to Manchester.
And with Mark Hughes expected to be confirmed as their new boss in the next few days, it could prove an incredible week for City owner Thaksin Sinawatra.
Hughes will have plenty to build on should he decide to take over from Sven-Goran Eriksson at City.
Hughes could be installed as early as this week after being given permission to speak with the Eastlands outfit by Blackburn yesterday, hours after Eriksson's departure.
With the ambition and wealth of City owner Thaksin Shinawatra not in question, all that seems to be needed is a belief from Hughes than he can work with the former Prime Minister of Thailand for a deal to be done.
And, while it may seem the Welshman would be inheriting a messy situation, Dave Wallace, editor of the respected King of the Kippax fanzine, feels City are actually in a far healthier state than it initially appears.
"If you look at the fact we have a European campaign to build on, plus the young players and ones like Elano, Martin Petrov and Vedran Corluka, we have a lot to look forward to,'' said Wallace.
"We should be in a position to kick on from here and hopefully Mark Hughes, if that is to be who we get, will do that.''
Wallace feels Hughes' first task should be to ease the fears of star names Richard Dunne, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Michael Johnson, whose futures have been the subject of intense debate amid the fall-out from Eriksson's departure, which was confirmed a couple of hours before permission was given for City to speak with the Manchester United legend.
"People seem to have been unsettled by what has happened to Sven,'' he said.
"We have to hope the new manager comes in and sorts these lads out and ensures they stay.''
At least he would have more time to prepare for next season than Eriksson had last year after only being appointed on July 6.
However, City's season will start much earlier as well given they will learn their UEFA Cup first qualifying round opponents on June 27 ahead of a first game on July 18.
Having guided Blackburn through the Intertoto Cup, Hughes already knows the demands required from such an early start to what Wallace hopes will be a lasting relationship.
"Dr Thaksin needs to understand that things do not happen overnight in football,'' he said.
"The situation at Manchester United is a perfect example of that. They stuck with Alex Ferguson, gave him money and see what benefits they are getting.
"It is a worry that Dr Thaksin has not seen sufficient progress because when you look at it, we have had a consistent season and got into Europe.
"Instead, we are back to the unstable situation we always seem to have.
"If it is going to be Mark Hughes we need to give him a decent length of time.''
Lampard Mourinho's Top Target As Essien Move Becomes Unreal
Newly appointed Internazionale boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly made Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard his top priority in the transfer market…
»Comments (6) Print This Story Send To A Friend Contact Us galleria zoom The Special One is almost certain to raid his old hunting ground at Stamford Bridge this summer as he seeks to stamp his mark on the Inter squad, and club president Massimo Moratti is expected to back his new manager to the hilt.
The charismatic Portuguese is expected to have around ₤100 million to work with between now and the end of August, but Moratti has claimed he does not expect wholesale changes.
“I have read lots of names but I have yet to speak with him [Mourinho] about the transfer market,” he said. “I would like to change very little of this squad which has won so much.”
Mega Buys
Such a statement suggests the Nerazzurri are in the market for a few choice mega-buys, a modus operandi Mourinho is more than familiar with following his tenure under Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich.
One of those Blues buys was Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien, for whom the former Porto boss was recently reported to be lining up a ₤24 million bid.
The former Lyon star has established himself among the best box-to-box players in the world in recent seasons, and hence Chelsea will be loath to let one of their most consistent and dangerous performers leave.
Shift
With that move looking increasingly unfeasible, Mourinho has shifted his attention slightly further up the pitch to Lampard, with whom he has been constantly linked since departing west London in September.
The England international is yet to agree a new contract with the Blues, who have so far failed to meet his wage demands of over ₤130,000-per-week.
The 29-year-old has one year remaining on his current deal at Stamford Bridge, and with increased competition next season from resurgent German star Michael Ballack and upcoming Nigerian John Obi Mikel, a move to San Siro could prove too tempting for Lampard to refuse.
The former West Ham man could be just one among several Mourinho loyalists set to make the switch, with striker Didier Drogba and defender Ricardo Carvalho also reported to be seeking a Chelsea exit.
Newly appointed Internazionale boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly made Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard his top priority in the transfer market…
»Comments (6) Print This Story Send To A Friend Contact Us galleria zoom The Special One is almost certain to raid his old hunting ground at Stamford Bridge this summer as he seeks to stamp his mark on the Inter squad, and club president Massimo Moratti is expected to back his new manager to the hilt.
The charismatic Portuguese is expected to have around ₤100 million to work with between now and the end of August, but Moratti has claimed he does not expect wholesale changes.
“I have read lots of names but I have yet to speak with him [Mourinho] about the transfer market,” he said. “I would like to change very little of this squad which has won so much.”
Mega Buys
Such a statement suggests the Nerazzurri are in the market for a few choice mega-buys, a modus operandi Mourinho is more than familiar with following his tenure under Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich.
One of those Blues buys was Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien, for whom the former Porto boss was recently reported to be lining up a ₤24 million bid.
The former Lyon star has established himself among the best box-to-box players in the world in recent seasons, and hence Chelsea will be loath to let one of their most consistent and dangerous performers leave.
Shift
With that move looking increasingly unfeasible, Mourinho has shifted his attention slightly further up the pitch to Lampard, with whom he has been constantly linked since departing west London in September.
The England international is yet to agree a new contract with the Blues, who have so far failed to meet his wage demands of over ₤130,000-per-week.
The 29-year-old has one year remaining on his current deal at Stamford Bridge, and with increased competition next season from resurgent German star Michael Ballack and upcoming Nigerian John Obi Mikel, a move to San Siro could prove too tempting for Lampard to refuse.
The former West Ham man could be just one among several Mourinho loyalists set to make the switch, with striker Didier Drogba and defender Ricardo Carvalho also reported to be seeking a Chelsea exit.
Hmmm...things are starting to get interesting!
Dont know whether lumpard will go to italy though.
I think the main reason that the Ronaldinho deal may go through is because non of the other big clubs are prepared to pay his insane salary.
also Man city will be playing in the Uefa cup next season.They have a decent squad, Hart,Dunne,Richards,Petrov,Ireland and Elano are all class IMO.
Dont know whether lumpard will go to italy though.
I think the main reason that the Ronaldinho deal may go through is because non of the other big clubs are prepared to pay his insane salary.
also Man city will be playing in the Uefa cup next season.They have a decent squad, Hart,Dunne,Richards,Petrov,Ireland and Elano are all class IMO.
Ya, if you remember Lampard had a few disputes at the club @ the beginning of last season. I remember they didnt want to give him his pay increase and he wanted to move to another club.
I remember Barca and Real madrid were one of the options.
So my guess is, if Inter can pay him what he wants, he will pack his bags and be off.
http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=721107
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Sad to see xabi go...but he just hasn't been able to recapture his form from two seasons ago.