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Football Rumours – 28 January 2010

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We start with a roundup of rumours about Premier League sides. Manchester City have started to build their squad after the defeat at the hands of United in the League Cup. They have enquired about Middlesbrough’s highly rated winger Adam Johnson. City are also targeting Roma right back Marco Motta and Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano. One player moving away from Manchester City could be Benjani. Galatasaray are keen on the Zimbabwean striker but will have to face stiff challenge from West Ham United. Check the latest soccer betting odds for their next game at Partybets.

Tottenham have beaten West Ham to the signature of former Chelsea midfielder Eidur Gudjohnsen. The Icelandic international was to join Upton Park from Spanish giants Barcelona but Tottenham came in at the last moment and stole a march on their London rivals. With the arrival of Gudjohnsen, the door may have closed on Roman Pavlyuchenko. Birmingham have opened talks to take the Russian international away from White Hart Lane. If you want to know the best odds on the market visit Partybets.com

We move to Scotland now where Pedro Mendes’ transfer to Sporting Lisbon seems to be in jeopardy due to his £25,000-per-week wage demand. Cross town rivals Celtic have expressed interest to sign Jeffren Suarez from Barcelona. They face stiff competition from Everton, Blackburn and Sevilla for his signature.

Football Rumours – 30 December 2009

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:44:35 +0000

It is that time of the season again when the rumour mill is abuzz with stories of players moving all around the place. The transfer window reopens in two days’ time and here is an attempt to keep you updated with the latest rumours.

Liverpool are looking to manufacture a loan move for former United hitman Ruud van Nistelrooy. United on the other hand are looking for goalkeeping reinforcements. They are readying a £20m bid for Lyon custodian Hugo Lloris. United are also keeping tabs on Everton’s Jack Rodwell and centre defender Bruno Alves, after it has emerged that Nemanja Vidic could jump ship and move to Real Madrid when the window opens.

Roberto Mancini’s arrival at Manchester City will surely spark a round of transfer deals. Mancini is reportedly interested in Palermo’s Danish centre half Simon Kjaer. Also on his list are Inter defender Ivan Cordoba, Juventus hard man Giorgio Chiellini, striker Antonio Cassano and veteran midfielder Dejan Stankovic. Mancini will also be forced to take a call on the Joe Hart situation, with Birmingham pushing to make his deal permanent. Arsene Wenger is thought to be interested in Craig Bellamy, but the Welsh international has expressed his desire to continue for City.

Owen Coyle’s Burnley are close to signing Algeria captain Yazid Mansouri for £1m from Lorient in the French League while Blackburn may lose Benni Mccarthy who is a surprise target for Birmingham City. Wolves are eyeing a move for Derby County winger Kris Commons.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is set to raid his former club Celtic. He is readying a £6mn bid for the services of Stephen McManus, Barry Robson and Scott McDonald. And finally, it comes as no surprise that Wenger has his eyes on yet another young talent as he steps up his bid to sign 15-year-old QPR striker Raheem Sterling.

Football Rumours – 14 August 2009

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With the Premier League starting tomorrow, most teams are jostling to sign players quickly so that they would be available for participation on the first matchday. Fulham have stepped up their hunt for Damien Duff. Roy Hodgson remarked , “The clubs are talking and I hope the deal will go through. He’s (Duff) a player that interests us”. Hodgson also was quick to deny any rumours that Hangeland was on his way to Arsenal. Nwanko Kanu has agreed a one-month contract with Portsmouth as they struggle with attacking options in the club. Pompey have not yet been able found a replacement for Peter Crouch. West Ham have completed the permanent signing of Radoslav Kovac from Spartak Moscow. Kovac played nine games for West Ham last season on loan and impressed during his brief stint.

Premiership newcomers Wolves have swooped for Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne. The 20-year old England U-21 international moves to the Molineux on loan for a season. Fellow new boys Birmingham have signed experienced French defender Gregory Vignal from FC Lens. Vignal last played in the Premiership with Liverpool. Alex Mcleish is still looking out for new faces and believes Birmingham need to sign more players to maintain their Premier League status. Fulham have tied up Clint Dempsey with an improved four-year contract while Hull have signed Stephen Hunt from Reading and Kamel Ghilas from Celta Vigo.

Well, after all the transfer hoopla, let the games begin !