2009 football/soccer summer transfer rumors

[pay jape]

is eto leaving barca?
are they still looking at zlatan?

 

[liljrdn]

It seems like Eto'o will most likely stay.

 

[otis dont play that]

Originally Posted by LilJRDN

It seems like Eto'o will most likely stay.

It happens every summer since he as been here. We all love him at Barca and we know he will never leave.

 

[ekin805 formally rza9]

Originally Posted by Otis Dont Play That

Originally Posted by LilJRDN

It seems like Eto'o will most likely stay.

It happens every summer since he as been here. We all love him at Barca and we know he will never leave.

hope not

 

[wizards23]

im suprised Chelsea havent made a big signing yet....

Eto'o is prob staying at FCB which is good. We need a CDM, CB, and someone to replace Henry sooner or later...

 

[xblaze23]

You're underestimating the financial risk. He has one season left in his contract. Afterwards, he can move on bosman. Then, he'll probably get hispreferred salary elsewhere since the team signing him won't have to pay a transfer fee

Nakamura to Espanyol. Nice to have him in La Liga.

 

[xblaze23]

Wednesday's Marca cover.. Karim Benzema. The transfer fee could be close to 40m but could be lowered by including a player.Jorge Valdano"We have changed our objective."Real Madrid is in advanced talks with Olympique Lyonnais for the French striker after discarting the signing of DavidVilla following Valencia's stubborn stance.

Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the number 10 if it becomes available. (Figo wore #10 at RM, Wesley Sneijder currently holds it.)

Real Madrid offers 35m Euro to Liverpool for Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Cerezo has told Manchester United that if they want Sergio Aguero, they can go ahead and pay the release clause.

According to Cadena SER..

Valencia have received a 42m Euro offer from Barcelona which was relayed to the club by his agent. David Villa is of course, willing to go to Barcelona.However, Manuel Llorente is standing firm by saying Villa is not for sale. Apparently, now, the only way that Real Madrid can sign David Villa is to offer 40m+ Alvaro Negredo. The original asking price was 30m+Negredo. Raul Albiol is going for 15m Euro according to the media and Valencia are open to selling him toReal Madrid. David Silva and David Villa are "not for sale."

 

[hoosiers4life]

This is ******ed. I officially hate Real Madrid as much as Chelsea and United. I mean, props for keeping Benzema out of United's hands, but damn it this isgetting ridiculous. 90% of FIFA games next year are going to be people taking Real or Barca.

 

[jjgrt5]

As much as I hate Real, I like the fact alot of great players are coming to La Liga.... more exposure

I would like to announce im hopping on the EPL wagon... I choose Liverpool. Since almost no one follows La Liga im jumping on a EPL team so I can have convoswith the rest of yall

 

[otis dont play that]

Now that LaLiga is going to have some game shown on ESPN. Maybe I can finally see Barca vs Real not on a computer screen

. This season is going to be EPIC.With that said. Please don't sell Eto'o

 

[stephonurkel]

Originally Posted by Otis Dont Play That

Now that LaLiga is going to have some game shown on ESPN. Maybe I can finally see Barca vs Real not on a computer screen

. This season is going to be EPIC. With that said. Please don't sell Eto'o

haha if they buy villa or benzema.... adios eto'o

 

[jjgrt5]

I will seriously shed man tears if Eto'o leaves.

 

[airjordanseattle23]

1715 BST: Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora would be interested in a move to Sunderland, according to his agent. (Press Association)

1525 BST - Former Aston Villa captain Olof Mellberg has left Juventus after just one season to join Greek side Olympiakos (Reuters).

1520 BST - Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has signed a two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge (Sky Sports).

1515 BST - Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has been given a summer transfer kitty of £13m following the sale of Roque Santa Cruz to Manchester City Full story: Thisislancashire.com

1500 BST - Stoke boss Tony Pulis has warned his players to expect a lot of changes in the dressing room before the start of the new season as theylook to consolidate their status as a Premier League club (Press Association).

1450 BST - Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says defender Glen Johnson is good value for money at £17m, with the club having actually paid less than that as theywrote off the money owed to them by Portsmouth from when Peter Crouch moved to Pompey last summer (Sky Sports).

1210 BST - Paris St Germain coach Antoine Kombouare claims France captain Patrick Vieira is keen to join the club from Inter Milan but his salarycould be a problem (Press Association).

1115 BST - Manchester United could be priced out of a move for Gremio's 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa, who has been called the new CristianoRonaldo, with his agent saying there is a £13.5m get-out clause in his contract and he will be worth double his current price by the end of the Brazilianseason (Daily Telegraph).

1050 BST - Hull have confirmed they will speak to Michael Owen's representatives within the week about the possibility of signing him fromNewcastle (Hull Daily Mail).

1030 BST - Manchester United's Darron Gibson says he is keen to sign a new contract despite a lack of first-team opportunities lessening his chances ofplaying in next year's World Cup, should the Republic of Ireland qualify Full story: ITV.com

1020 BST - Portsmouth's Sean Davis is expected to join Bolton when his contract at Fratton Park expires next month, saying he has "given upworrying what Portsmouth say or do" about his future (Manchester Evening News).

0945 BST - AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo says he wants to follow coach Carlo Ancelotti from the San Siro to Chelsea, and Milan chairman Silvio Berlusconihas hinted they could let him go (Daily Mirror).

0925 BST - Real Madrid's former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze says he would be open to the idea of playing in England again ifMadrid let him go (Sky Sports).

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United are talking to Brazilian club Gremio about a deal for their 18-year-old midfielder Douglas Costa - dubbed the new CristianoRonaldo.
Full story: The Times

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has hinted he could leave if Alan Shearer does not get the manager's job at St James' Park.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Atletico Madrid, Sunderland and Sevilla are all chasing Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora.
Full story: The Sun


West Ham, Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham are all in the running to sign former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen after Barcelona confirmed he can leave forthe right price (Daily Mirror).

Wolves are ready to break their club's transfer record with a £6.5m move for Reading forward Kevin Doyle
Full storyaily Mail

Highly rated Sheffield United youngster Kyle Naughton could be sold to bring in money for several new signings, with Aston Villa and Everton keen on the£5m-rated defender.
Full storyaily Mail

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez's next transfer after he leaves Manchester United will be heavily scrutinised by the Premier League to ensurethere is no third-party ownership involved.
Full story: The Guardian

Chelsea are having talks with CSKA Moscow about £15m-rated left-back Yuri Zhirkov.
Full story: The Times

They are also interested in Inter Milan right-back Maicon after missing out on Glen Johnson, who joined Liverpool. Full story: The Sun

Hull, Wolves and Portsmouth are all challenging Celtic for the signature of Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune, who played under new Celtic bossTony Mowbray on loan at West Brom last season. (Daily Record)
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Falkirk goalkeeper Dani Mallo claims he is on the verge of signing for Hibernian. (Daily Mail)

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is targeting moves for Aberdeen striker Lee Miller and out-of-contract Motherwell midfielder Stephen Hughes. (DailyStar)

Venezuela midfielder Juan Arango claims Celtic are among the clubs chasing his £3m signature from Mallorca. (Scottish Sun)

St Mirren expect to tie up deals for Falkirk striker Michael Higdon and Dunfermline goalkeeper Paul Gallacher. (Daily Star)

OTHER GOSSIP

Liverpool may need to treble Javier Mascherano's wages to keep the midfielder at the club after signing defender Glen Johnson from Portsmouth.Mascherano is believed to be unhappy because he is paid less than most of his team-mates.
Full storyaily Mirror

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce says he is "inept" compared to England senior boss Fabio Capello and may need more club management experiencebefore furthering his international coaching career.
Full story: The Times

Titus Bramble is poised to be named Wigan's new captain, taking over from Mario Melchiot (The Sun).

Matthew Le Tissier's consortium bidding to buy Southampton have been told they cannot appeal against the club's 10-point penalty for going intoadministration (The Sun).

Motherwell are widening their managerial search to include former Sunderland boss Malcolm Crosby and ex-Stockport gaffer Jim Gannon. (DailyStar)

However, former Northern Ireland and Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez is leading the race to take over at Fir Park. (Scottish Sun)

Celtic midfielder Scott Brown needs ankle surgery and is a doubt for the club's Champions League qualifying campaign. (ScottishSun)

Uefa have delayed Celtic's planned tie up with Hungarian side Upjest, stalling Parkhead reserve coach Willie McStay's takeover as manager inBudapest. (Scottish Sun)

 

[keepie uppie]

Originally Posted by hoosiers4life

This is ******ed. I officially hate Real Madrid as much as Chelsea and United. I mean, props for keeping Benzema out of United's hands, but damn it this is getting ridiculous. 90% of FIFA games next year are going to be people taking Real or Barca.

probably the only reason why Sir Alex wants him is that he's young and his physique seems perfect for the EPL...
yeah we do need another top-class striker since Tevez left but we may not necessarily need Benzema...

another top-class winger > another top-class striker

i can't say this enough,but Ribery needs to get his act together and sign for Man Utd...

 

[wizards23]

Originally Posted by xblaze23

You're underestimating the financial risk. He has one season left in his contract. Afterwards, he can move on bosman. Then, he'll probably get his preferred salary elsewhere since the team signing him won't have to pay a transfer fee

Nakamura to Espanyol. Nice to have him in La Liga.

if you are referring to me as "bossman" then I completely understand the financial risk of having a top player in the last year of their contract....Come on man its not rocket sciencean lol.

amway Barca is not going to keep Eto'o if an extension is not reached.... Its business and not hard to understand

 

[airjordanseattle23]

Originally Posted by wizards23

Originally Posted by xblaze23

You're underestimating the financial risk. He has one season left in his contract. Afterwards, he can move on bosman. Then, he'll probably get his preferred salary elsewhere since the team signing him won't have to pay a transfer fee

Nakamura to Espanyol. Nice to have him in La Liga.

if you are referring to me as "bossman" then I completely understand the financial risk of having a top player in the last year of their contract.... Come on man its not rocket sciencean lol.

amway Barca is not going to keep Eto'o if an extension is not reached.... Its business and not hard to understand

not sure the EXACT definition of the bosman ruling but wizards im pretty sure it roughly means when a player can leave on a free transfer after orright before their contract is up. in the final year perhaps? think sol campbell leaving spurs on the bosman ruling in 2001 o arsneal.
real madrid stealing our target haha. this is getting redicilous. buying another la liga title and or cl title. should come with a receipt.

anyways heres todays rumors


0850 BST: Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has dismissed speculation linking him to a move to Manchester United. The 28-year-old told AS:"There is nothing at all from Manchester (United) or any other club."

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in signing Atletico Madrid's £45m-rated striker Sergio Aguero after giving up onValencia forward David Villa.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal have offered Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan and Inter Milan as the Gunners are eager to offload the striker but will not sell him to Premier Leaguerivals Chelsea.
Fullstory: Daily Mirror

Manchester City will make a £15m bid for Everton centre-back Joleon Lescott in the next 48 hours.
Full story: DailyMirror

City's Brazilian forward Robinho has urged the club to buy Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.
Full story: The Sun

Michael Essien's agent claims the midfielder could leave Chelsea this summer if the likes of "Real Madrid, Barcelona or some otherclub" make an offer.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has put Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch top of his wish list as a replacement for striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Aston Villa are set to bid £1m for German goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel from Energie Cottbus.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Celtic want to sign £5m-rated Fulham striker Diomansay Kamara. (Daily Mirror)

The Scottish giants are also close to signing Swindon forward Simon Cox for £2.5m. (Daily Star)

Greek club Larissa are keen on signing Celtic striker Jan Vennegor of Hesselink. (Scottish Sun)

Hearts are weighing up a move for out-of-contract Finnish striker Shefki Kuqi, who was last at Crystal Palace. (Daily Mail)

Bolton boss Gary Megson is set to pull out of a move for West Brom left-back Paul Robinson as the £1m asking price is twice the amount he wants to pay.(Various)

Reading face a double bid from Sunderland for winger Stephen Hunt and striker Kevin Doyle.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland are also closing in on Tottenham striker Darren Bent - but they will need to match the Londoners' £10m valuation. (Daily Star)

Nottingham Forest have made a final bid of £2.5m for Doncaster defender Matt Mills. (Daily Star)

Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira is in talks over a move from Inter Milan to Paris St Germain.
Full story: The Sun

OTHER GOSSIP

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says the £18.5m the club has paid to sign right-back Glen Johnson from Portsmouth is over the odds.
Fullstory: The Sun

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to include striker Nicklas Bendtner as part of the deal that brought Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen to the EmiratesStadium. (The Sun)

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has pleaded with manager Harry Rednapp not to sell him. (Various)

Burnley midfielder Graham Alexander is set to sign a new one-year deal with the club and at 37 he will be the oldest player in the Premier League.(Various)

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will hold talks with defender Nyron Nosworthy, who fears he is on his way out of the club with no offer of a new deal.(Various)

Stockport County do not have a kit to play in next season after having to auction off their strip to repay debts to manufacturers Diadora. (The Sun)

Former Sunderland managers Malcolm Crosby and Ricky Sbragia are interested in forming a double act at Motherwell. (Daily Mail)

But Motherwell chairman wants the new manager to make club skipper Stephen Craigan his assistant. (Daily Express)

 

[keepie uppie]

Originally Posted by AirJordanSeattle23

Stockport County do not have a kit to play in next season after having to auction off their strip to repay debts to manufacturers Diadora. (The Sun)

i know this is some serious issue,but...

 

[wizards23]

^ that is crazy.

 

[airjordanseattle23]

1935 BST: AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato insists he will not be following his former coach Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea, according to StudioSport.

1630 BST: Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi hopes his Argentina team-mate Javier Mascherano will leave Liverpool and join him at the Nou Camp, El MundoDeportivo reports.

1630 BST: Liverpool full-back Alvaro Arbeloa would welcome a move from the Reds to Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to Marca.

1612 BST: Bolton are set to bid for 26-year-old Reading and Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle by the end of the week. (PA)

1320 BST: The chances of Franck Ribery joining Manchester United or Chelsea appear to be slim after the Bayern Munich playmaker's agent said theFrenchman wants to play for Real Madrid.

1157 BST: Real Madrid are interested in signing Lyon striker Karim Benzema, according to Marca sports daily. Benzema, who has been heavily linked withManchester United, could be a fresh target for Real rather than Valencia's David Villa.

 

[xblaze23]

Ribery's agent has confirmed the preference, citing Zidane's influence. Everything is on hold because the Bayern reps are on vacation and they keep onsaying they don't want to sell.

According to the Spanish Media, Raul Albiol is already a Real Madrid player following a 15m euro agreement between Real Madrid and Valencia.

Also, now that Spain is out of the Confederations cup, perhaps, we'll see some update on the David Villa front. It looks as though if he wants to move, hesgoing to have to speak out. However, he has never done it before and is considered a gentlemen in that aspect.

Edit: Eh, forgot about the meaningless 3rd place game. Villa will have to wait.

 

[keepie uppie]

Originally Posted by AirJordanSeattle23

1320 BST: The chances of Franck Ribery joining Manchester United or Chelsea appear to be slim after the Bayern Munich playmaker's agent said the Frenchman wants to play for Real Madrid.

boo...!

if Ribery does join Real,i think he'll drown in the pool of "Galacticos"...he's nowhere near Ronaldo and Kaka...

yeah,i'm salty...

 

[i3]

I think Eto'o will leave the Nou Camp for real this time.

 

[airjordanseattle23]

Wigan say they have received "acceptable" bids of £14m to £18m from Manchester United and Real Madrid for winger AntonioValencia.
Full storyaily Mail

United are also interested in signing Atletico Madrid's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero, who scored 17 goals in La Liga last season and is valued at£45m.
Full story: TheIndependent

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas has dropped his biggest hint yet that he could leave Arsenal, calling the club "impotent" because of theirfailure to challenge for the title and suggesting he would like to join Real Madrid.
Full story: The Sun

Blackburn could move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch to replace Roque Santa Cruz, who has joined Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Star

Middlesbrough have paved the way for winger Stewart Downing to join Tottenham by signing Mark Yeates from Colchester (Daily Express).

Turkish club Besiktas want Portsmouth midfielder John Utaka and Greek top-flight newcomers Atromitos are interested in Pompey's veteran defender SolCampbell (Daily Mirror).

Sunderland want to sign Newcastle striker Peter Lovenkrands on a free transfer (The Sun).

Former Liverpool and Sunderland striker Djibril Cisse is to have a medical with Greek side Panathinaikos (Daily Star).

Liverpool have received an offer from Malaga for their unwanted goalkeeper, Charles Itandje, who was fined for misbehaving during the Hillsboroughmemorial service (The Guardian).

Stoke have added Newcastle striker Alan Smith to their list of summer transfer targets (Daily Telegraph).

Ipswich are targeting former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune, who is currently without a club (The Independent).

OTHER GOSSIP

Peter Reid is in line to be the new Southampton manager if a rival group beats Matthew Le Tissier's takeover consortium to buy theclub.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal defender Keiran Gibbs is expected to sign a lucrative new five-year deal when he returns from England duty at the European Under-21 championships.
Full story: Daily Star

Real Madrid will reportedly insert a buy-out clause of £1bn in winger Cristiano Ronaldo's contract when he completes his move from ManchesterUnited (Daily Telegraph).

AND FINALLY

England Under-21 winger Theo Walcott says he played so badly against Finland in the European Under-21 Championship that even his parents booed himwhen he was substituted. (Various)

A six-year-old boy asked the Celtic club shop to put the name of new goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska on the back of his shirt - but staff had not heard of him(Daily Record).

real madrid after valencia too. this is getting borderline obnoxious. its as if they are going out of their way to go after man uts targets. theres no WAYthey need all these players and no way they will all get the playing time they will want. i can see more drama in not only the usual managorial dept but alsoiin the lockeroom at the bernabeu. players+ egos + not getting the playing time they want= drama. should be interesting and or fun to watch.

 

[cincoseisdos]

I'm not even mad anymore. Let them sign the world XI + reserves. Not everyone will be happy, tension will boil over. I'll be enjoying the news comingout of Madrid on a daily basis.

 

[keepie uppie]

Originally Posted by AirJordanSeattle23

real madrid after valencia too. this is getting borderline obnoxious. its as if they are going out of their way to go after man uts targets.

i'm pretty sure they're not after Valencia...i think Real's just trying to jack his price up and make Utd pay a lot more...

anyway,what's up with the reported 1billion buy-out clause in Ronaldo's contract?