The end

Everton are in talks with Birmingham over a last ditch deal to sign goalkeeper Jack Butland.
The 19-year-old, who spent last season on-loan at League Two Cheltenham, shot to prominence after being called up by England boss Roy Hodgson for Euro 2012.
Butland did not feature in Poland and Ukraine, but he did play 45 minutes of the recent friendly with Italy as well as playing for Team GB at the London Olympics - all before making his Birmingham debut.
The Bristol-born youngster has been earmarked by Blues boss Lee Clark as his number one this season and he has started all three of their league games so far.
However, Sky Sports understands Everton boss David Moyes is keen to bring the young shot-stopper to Merseyside.
It is believed the Toffees have made an offer in the region of £6million for Butland, to be paid in instalments.
If he does sign on the dotted line Butland would become Everton's fifth signing of a busy summer, following Steven Naismith, Steven Pienaar, Kevin Marillas and Bryan Oviedo into Goodison Park.

Garcia having medical

Manchester City have agreed a £16million fee for Benfica defensive midfielder Javi Garcia.

It is thought the Spaniard, 25, is having a medical with the reigning Premier League champions ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
The versatile ex-Real Madrid player would fill the void left in Roberto Mancini's squad by the departure of Nigel de Jong to Italian giants AC Milan.
And he would also provide extra cover in central defence for the Italian boss.
City have already signed Brazil defender Maicon, Great Britain winger Scott Sinclair and ex-England goalkeeper Richard Wright on the final day of the summer transfer window.

Deal complete

Breaking News: Gaston Ramirez has just joined Southampton for £12million from Bologna.

Lyon keeper far from close

Tottenham goalkeeping coach Tony Parks claims a deal for Hugo Lloris remains 'far from done', but admits he would welcome the arrival of the Lyon shot-stopper.

Lloris was pictured arriving at Spurs' training ground earlier on Friday, with discussions set to be held regarding a deadline day move.
The France international has been linked with a switch to White Hart Lane for some time, with Lyon announcing early on in the window that they would be forced to part with senior figures in an effort to raise funds.
Tottenham have left it late, though, to try and piece together a deal for the highly-rated 25-year-old.
An agreement would appear to have been reached with Lyon, freeing Lloris to head to London, but personal terms must be thrashed out before 11pm if a man widely regarded as one of the best in the business is to join a number of his fellow countrymen in the Premier League.
"I have just seen him in the training ground with his father,"

Deadline day

Spain international Pablo Hernandez has completed his move from Valencia to Swansea for £5.55million on a three-year deal.

Swans boss Michael Laudrup has been aiming to bolster his options out wide for a while now and had been keen to bring the player whom he had previously worked with at Getafe to the Liberty Stadium.
The South Wales club had seen offers of £4million and £5.1million rejected, but a third and final bid has been accepted by the Primera Liga club.
Hernandez had spoken of his desire to be reunited with Laudrup, and was left out of Valencia's squad for their opening two games of the season.
The player has agreed personal terms and subject to international clearance he will come in as a direct replacement for Scott Sinclair, who sealed his switch to Manchester City earlier on Friday afternoon.
Hernandez, 27, told the club's official website: "I'm very happy to become a Swansea City player.
"It was my target as soon as I knew there was interest. There were offers from other clubs, but this was the only club I wanted to join."
Meanwhile, Laudrup revealed his excitement at the prospect of working with the right-winger once again by telling Sky Sports News: "It's done and we're happy. He's a player I know and he's a good player that wants to come here and that's the most important thing. We want players that wants to come to this club."

Deadline day

 

Liverpool are hopeful of signing Yossi Benayoun from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

The 32-year-old is desperate for a move away from Stamford Bridge after being told by manager Roberto Di Matteo that he was not part of his plans.
Benayoun has a year left on his £70,000-a-week contract, but is determined to exit Stamford Bridge after dropping down the pecking order with the club bringing in Eden Hazard and Oscar.
The Israeli international spent last season on loan at Arsenal, and with the Blues seeking as much as £3million for the midfielder, it seems likely a loan deal will be accepted.
Liverpool have now emerged as favourites to land the player who enjoyed three years on Merseyside from 2007-10.
He made more than 90 appearances and scored Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup hat-tricks during his time at Anfield.

Deadline day

Fulham have confirmed that Dimitar Berbatov has completed a switch from Manchester United, with the striker penning a two-year contract.

The Bulgarian forward appeared to be on his way to Italy at one stage, with Fiorentina and Juventus known to be keen on acquiring his services.
It is, however, Fulham who have struck a deal to keep the experienced frontman in the Premier League.
Berbatov has spent the last six years in England, having linked up with Tottenham in 2006.
A big-money move to Manchester United followed two years later and the 31-year-old secured an enviable collection of winners' medals during his time at Old Trafford.
He was, however, unable to stop himself slipping slowly down the Red Devils' attacking pecking order, with the arrival of Robin van Persie this summer proving to be the final nail in his coffin.
Eager to find regular first-team football elsewhere, Berbatov spent much of the transfer window searching for a new club.

Deadline day

Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of Maicon at the Etihad Stadium from Inter Milan and have also snapped up experienced goalkeeper Richard Wright as a free agent.

Roberto Mancini has turned to a man he knows well in an effort to solve City's problems at right-back, with Maicon having worked under the Blues boss during his time with Inter.
The pair spent three productive years together at Giuseppe Meazza and will be hoping to get their hands on further silverware after reuniting in England.
Maicon brings considerable international and European experience with him to City, with the Brazilian defender having graced the 2010 World Cup and 2010 UEFA Champions League final.
The 31-year-old will also provide cover down City's entire right-hand side, with his buccaneering style of play making him as comfortable on the wing as he is at full-back.
"Brazilian defender Maicon has joined Manchester City on a permanent contract," read a statement released on the club's official website.
"The right-back moves to the Blues from Inter Milan for an undisclosed fee."

Inter Milan say "Deal completed"

Inter Milan have told Sky Sports that Brazilian defender Maicon has completed a move to Premier League champions Manchester City.

The full-back's future at the San Siro has been the subject of intense speculation over the summer, with a number of clubs rumoured to be interested in the 31-year-old.
Real Madrid, managed by former Inter boss Jose Mourinho, were linked with a late swoop for the defender.
However, it appears Roberto Mancini - another former Inter chief - has won the race to sign the former Cruzeiro man.
The Italian club have told Sky Sports News that the full-back has now completed a transfer to Manchester City.
City have already wrapped up late deals for Richard Wright and Scott Sinclair, with boss Mancini confirming he is eyeing up to five new faces ahead of Friday night's transfer deadline.
City have yet to confirm any deal for the Brazilian.

Medicals at Lfc

A source close to Liverpool Football club has told me that the hospitals where Lfc have their medicals there are 3 booked in after six so watch out!!

Tottenham agree a fee with Porto

Andre Villas-Boas is closing in on dream signing Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho for a club record £22million, and has agreed a deal with Lyon for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
Tottenham will pick up £10.3m from Hamburg as they decided to sell playmaker Rafael van der Vaart on Friday morning and Moutinho is being targeted to fill the gap.
Moutinho operated under Villas-Boas while the manager was at Porto and it is not expected that his personal terms will cause any problems.


Porto had previously demanded £30m for the creative midfielder but according to Goal.com the clubs have settled on this smaller fee.
Spurs have been working frantically on deadline day to the do the deal and the signs are positive.
Villas-Boas has hoped to get Moutinho all summer long and, alongside Mousa Dembele and Gylfi Sigurdsson, will be part of a new look midfield.
Lyon's Lloris meanwhile is another long-term target and the clubs finally reached an accord after Tottenham agreed to restructure the deal and pay more up front.

Hunterlaar Liverpool airport??????? Lfc move???

Villa end intrest in Dempsey

 Aston Villa have ended their interest in Clint Dempsey as the Fulham attacker wants to join Liverpool.

Villa had a £7million bid accepted by Fulham earlier on Friday morning as they tried to plot a sensational deadline swoop for the attacker.
Liverpool have been stalking the United States international for the majority of the close season and Anfield appears to be his likely destination.
It is understood that his preference for a move to Liverpool has prompted Villa to call off their pursuit of Dempsey.
Sunderland, however, are still maintaining their interest in the attacker who has scored 50 goals for the Cottagers in 184 league games.
Dempsey signed for the West London side in 2007 for £1.5million from the New England Revolution and has gone on to become one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League.

Sinclair a CITY player

Manchester City have confirmed that Scott Sinclair has completed a move to the reigning Premier League champions from Swansea.

The 23-year-old, who found himself heavily linked with a switch to the Blues for much of the summer transfer window, is expected to go straight into Roberto Mancini's squad for a home date with Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
No details as to the length of contract penned by Sinclair, or the fee involved in taking him to Manchester, have been released.
The highly-rated winger has, however, expressed his delight at securing a move to a club paired alongside European giants Real Madrid in Thursday's UEFA Champions League draw.
"I'm just glad everything is settled and that I'm now a City player," Sinclair told the club's official website.

vdv heading back to Hamburg

Rafael van der Vaart's agent has confirmed that his client is on his way out of Tottenham and is set to re-sign for Bundesliga side Hamburg.

The Dutch midfielder was pictured gathering his belongings from Spurs' training ground on Friday morning before beating a hasty retreat.
It was expected that he was on his way back to Germany, where he spent three productive years between 2005 and 2008.
Van der Vaart's representative has revealed that is the case, with the 29-year-old all set to undergo a medical in Hamburg.
Should everything progress as planned, with a fee still to be agreed, the Holland international will bring an end to a two-year stint at White Hart Lane.
He becomes the second creative talent to head through the exits at Tottenham during the summer transfer window, with Luka Modric having already completed a move to Real Madrid.
"I can confirm that Rafael is on his way to Hamburg now for a medical," said Van der Vaart's agent Robert Geerlings.
"No fee has been agreed, but when a player goes for a medical it is clear that the two parties intend to find a solution."

Deadline day

Clint Dempsey does not want to join Aston Villa after their bid was accepted by Fulham and now Liverpool have came the favourites as he said "I want to join Liverpool". They are about to sell Adam to Stoke and then maybe Cole to QPR for £4million.
He will only cost £7million and watching Liverpool last night they really needed him so Rodger sign him!!!

Deadline day

 Nigel De Jong has joined AC Milan from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old year had fallen down the pecking order at City as Roberto Mancini boosted his pool of midfield options.
De Jong's combative skills had made him a firm favourite with the City fans due to his wholehearted displays.
However, he only made 14 appearances in the Premier League last season as the Blues claimed the league title.
Milan have offered De Jong a chance to revive his club career after it hit the buffers in England, and it is a challenge he has accepted.
De Jong has won league championships in his native Holland and England, and will now hope he can make it a hat-trick of titles with his new outfit.

Adam Medical

Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam has arrived at Stoke City for a medical as they look to tie up a deal before the close of the transfer window.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is willing to let Adam move on having brought in Joe Allen and Nuri Sahin this summer to bolster his midfield options.
The 26-year-old only joined Liverpool last summer from Blackpool, but it is clear he does not figure in Rodgers' long-term plans at Anfield.
The likes of Everton and Fulham have been linked with Adam, but it appears Stoke are in pole position to land the former Rangers man.
Stoke are keen to add to their squad before Friday's deadline and they made a £4million bid for the Scotland international earlier this week.
Adam has now arrived at Stoke's training ground to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms ahead of his switch to the Britannia Stadium.

Deadline day rumours

 Aston Villa have had a bid accepted by Fulham for Clint Dempsey.

Dempsey's future at Fulham has been the subject of speculation all summer with a host of clubs chasing the United States international.
The 29-year-old has been left out of the Cottagers' first three games after informing Martin Jol he would be interested in a move away from Craven Cottage.
Liverpool and Sunderland have been strongly linked with Dempsey, but Villa have now entered the race for the versatile attacker and they have agreed a £7million fee with Fulham for the player.
The news could spark other clubs to move for Dempsey with Fulham ready to sell the player before the transfer window closes later on Friday

Striker deal close: AVB

Liverpool ad Spurs can sign him

 

Tottenham are lining up a beat-the-deadline move for Athletic Bilabo ace Fernando Llorente.

Llorente's future has been the subject of conjecture all summer with the Spanish international turning down a new deal at San Mames.
The 27-year-old is regarded as one of the best forwards in Europe after impressing for club and country over the last 12 months.
Juventus were thought to be leading the chase for Llorente, but it appears any move to Turin has stalled.
Llorente's agent claimed earlier this month several Premier League clubs are chasing the powerful front-man and it appears Spurs are heading the pursuit.
Spurs are looking to add to their attacking options before the close of the transfer window and Llorente figures highly on their wanted list.
Andre Villas-Boas has money to spend from the sale of Luka Modric and he is ready to make a move to bring Llorente to White Hart Lane.

Black cats want Dempsey

Sunderland have made an enquiry over the availability of wantaway Fulham forward Clint Dempsey.

Dempsey has been left out of the Cottagers' first three games after informing Martin Jol he did not want to play for the club again.

Dempsey playing for Fulham will he ever play again

Liverpool were heavily linked with a move for the United States international, with Fulham reporting the Reds to the FA about their attempts to sign the 29-year-old.
But the Cottagers could do business with a different Premier League rival after confirming that Sunderland have expressed an interest in the forward.
Dempsey netted 23 goals in 46 games last season and is believed to command a fee of around £8m.
Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill has already added some attacking threat to his squad with the signings of Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson.

Rhodes joins Blackburn

Rhodes playing for Huddesfield

 Jordan Rhodes has completed an £8million move to Blackburn from Huddersfield and signed a four-year deal with the Ewood Park club.

The Scotland international has emerged as one of the most sought-after players outside the Premier League after his goalscoring exploits for the Terriers in recent years.
Rhodes scored 87 goals in 148 appearances for the Yorkshire side after joining the club from Ipswich Town in July 2009, firing them into the Championship via the League One play-offs in May.
The 22-year-old has long been linked with a move away from the John Smith's Stadium but Huddersfield have previously been able to resist all offers for his services.
However, they finally accepted Blackburn's fourth bid for the striker earlier on Thursday, with Rhodes then travelling to the North West for a medical and to discuss personal terms.
And he has now put pen to paper on a long-term contract with Steve Kean's side as Blackburn look to make an immediate return to the Premier League

Loic Remy will join Tottenham

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will travel to Marseille on Thursday to try and sign Loic Remy.

Loic Remy to wear White next year

Spurs have money to spend in the final 48 hours of the transfer window after agreeing a deal earlier in the week to sell Luka Modric to Real Madrid.
The signing of Moussa Dembele from Fulham has already been completed and it is understood attention has now turned to bringing in Remy.
The 25-year-old has emerged as a target despite Andre Villas-Boas declaring last week that he was happy with his striking options.
Emmanuel Adebayor has signed a permanent contract at White Hart Lane this summer and Jermain Defoe remains a key part of Villas-Boas' plans, but it seems Remy could now be set to come in and provide further competition.
Remy has been linked with a move to the Premier League in te past after attracting interest with a series of impressive performances in Ligue 1.
He has been with Marseille since August 2010, having previously had stints with Lyon, Lens and Nice.

Stoke make first bid

Stoke have tabled a £4million bid for Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam.

Adam has struggled to make an impact at Anfield since joining from Blackpool last summer and looks unlikely to be part of manager Brendan Rodgers' first-team plans this season.

The 26-year-old, who cost the Reds a reported £6.75m to bring to Merseyside a year ago, has repeatedly said he is happy at the club and wants to stay.
However, his stance could change in light of Stoke's £4m offer, with Tony Pulis looking to bolster his midfield options at the Britannia Stadium.
Everton and Fulham are also thought to be keen on the Scotland international but the Potters could beat them to the punch. But Liverpool might want more as many clubs want him. But he could also go to Fulham to replace Dembele but for the Dempsey deal is now back on.

Ramirez close to sign for Southampton

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins says the club's chairman is working hard to secure the signing of highly-rated forward Gaston Ramirez from Bologna.

He will travel to England for a medical

The Uruguay international has been heavily linked with an £11million move to the south coast club this summer but a deal is yet to be struck with transfer deadline day looming.
Reports last week suggested the deal had collapsed but Adkins remains hopeful over bringing the South American to St Mary's.
The manager would not talk about the player until all the paperwork has gone through, but admitted the size of the fee involved shows just how ambitious the club's hierarchy are.

Until the pieces of paper are signed you can never say it's done but the chairman is working exceptionally hard behind scenes and is backing us in what we do," Adkins said when asked about Ramirez."We are very ambitious and there is serious cash to be outlaid if it's going to happen."
Premier League newcomers the Saints beat League One Stevenage 4-1 on Tuesday night to advance to the third round of the Capital One Cup.
Adkins highlighted the quality of the goals scored by his side, adding: "We knew it was going to be a tough test, but we have ticked a lot of boxes tonight

Spurs gave Dembele a medical

Dembele is proven to be one of the best buys

Fulham playmaker Mousa Dembele was having a medical at Tottenham on Tuesday night ahead of a big-money move across London.
The Belgium midfielder, 25, has a £15million release clause in his Craven Cottage contract and as I understands that Fulham were not willing to entertain offers under that figure.
The Cottagers had activated a clause for an extra 12 months in Dembele’s contract, but the Spurs offer proved too tempting and the player indicated he wanted to go

And White Hart Lane manager Andre Villas-Boas is refusing to give up on his attempts to land his No 1 target, Joao Moutinho, the Portugal midfielder.

 

Tottenham’s hierarchy sent attempts to strengthen their squad into overdrive yesterday following the £27m departure of Modric.

And the White Hart Lane club, who are also closing in on a move for the Lyon and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, intensified their attempts to land the 22-year-old yesterday as they tried to reach a compromise over CSKA’s £25m asking price for Dzagoev.
Spurs also remain in contact with Porto over midfielder Moutinho, whom Villas-Boas views as his dream signing this summer.
Tottenham will this week make one last offer for Moutinho, 25, even though Porto insist that they will not budge on their £30m asking price for another player who impressed during this summer’s European Championship finals

Walcott could leave for City or Reds!

Blue or Red????

Arsenal are understood to be willing to sell Theo Walcott before the close of the transfer window after talks over a new five-year contract broke down.

Walcott is in the final season of his current deal at Emirates Stadium and discussions regarding an extension have been ongoing for some time.
Arsene Wenger confirmed before the Gunners' opening game of the season against Sunderland earlier this month that the club are still trying to extend Walcott's deal.
However, the Arsenal manager also warned that 'when a player doesn't want to stay, you either force him or you let him go', with the club having already sold Robin van Persie and Alex Song this summer.
The future of Walcott is now set to be decided by Friday's deadline, with reports suggesting Arsenal will sell the England international for a fee between £12million and £15m if no new contract is agreed.
Manchester City are believed to be favourites to snap up the 23-year-old as Roberto Mancini tries to add to the solitary signing of Jack Rodwell.
Mancini is in the market for a new winger after Adam Johnson's sale to Sunderland and the failure to agree a fee with Swansea City for Scott Sinclair.
Liverpool, though, are also reported to be interested in Walcott, who has made over 220 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Southampton in January 2006.

Owen will not miss the premier league

Michael Owen is confident he will find a new club before the transfer window closes after confirming he has spoken to 'quite a few teams'.



The experienced striker is available on a free transfer after being released by Manchester United and is keen to remain in the Premier League.

Owen for Untied

Stoke City have expressed an interest in the 32-year-old, while the former Liverpool forward was recently linked with a move to Everton.
And, when asked if he expects to have signed with new employers by the end of the week, Owen said: "I do, yeah. Also Liverpool his former club has been linked with him now because they wanta prolific striker for the Europa League.
As with a lot of these situations, transfer windows and things like that, a lot of things happen later on in the window when people are refreshing their squads and things like that.
"So, yes, I have been in contact with quite a few teams and I definitely expect to be donning a new shirt quite soon."
He added: "I've spoken to quite a few teams and it's a case of picking the best which is going to suit me and my family.
"I've said before I'd prefer that to be in the Premier League and that remains the case.
"Different things will form the basis of making the right choice: location - it would be great if I could stay at home but if not then so be it.
"The quality of the team, the manager - everything really so hopefully I shall pick the right one."

Lfc vs City

Watching this game at home was like watching tennis because the game was so fast. Liverpool opened the scored in the 33rd minute from a great header by Skrtel. At half time it was 1-0 to the reds. But just 20 minutes in to the second half a cross that was not dealed with Liverpool was scored by Yaya Toure for 1-1. A Suarez free kick put them back in to the lead but a awful mistake by Skrtel and his back pass found Tevez to make 2-2.

AVB: We need midfielder

Spurs not the best start but still ok

Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is hoping to sign a new midfielder before the close of the transfer window.

Villas-Boas has been relatively quiet in the transfer market since taking charge at White Hart Lane and has been waiting for Luka Modric to finalise a move to Real Madrid.
With Stoke City also reportedly keen to resurrect a loan move for Tom Huddlestone, midfield reinforcements are likely to be required before Friday's deadline.
"The market can be frenetic in the last few days so anything can happen," Villas-Boas said.

We are still looking to strengthen our squad with a midfielder so let's do the deals that we have to do."Meanwhile, Villas-Boas says he would be happy for Michael Dawson to stay at Tottenham despite allowing his captain to discuss a move to Queens Park Rangers.
Dawson has been unable to agree terms with QPR, while reports have claimed that Stoke City and Sunderland are also interested in the centre-half.
Spurs fans sang Dawson's name during Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Brom and Villas-Boas is remaining pragmatic about the player's future.
The Spurs boss added: "At the moment Michael is our player and we are happy to have him."

Not for sale

Fiorentina think he will stay!?

Serie A side Fiorentina insist Montenegro star Stevan Jovetic is not for sale following speculation linking him with Premier League champions Manchester City.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is thought to have emerged as one of Roberto Mancini's major transfer targets, although City are yet to table an offer ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
But Fiorentina owners, the Della Valle family, are determined to keep one of their prized assets as they look to rebuild ahead of the new Italian season.
The Viola insist they want to make new signings, rather than lose their key players, and have been linked with Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov and Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner.
"Our owners have been very clear about Jovetic - he is not for sale," Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade told Italian television channel Rai 3.
"We are not one of Serie A's big clubs after two bad seasons, but we want to start again. It's a transition year."
He added: "We will take a striker and are looking for someone capable of scoring a lot of goals."

Pardew hot on Carroll

With 6 goals vs Man City
Can he win the manager over.

Alan Pardew believes Andy Carroll would add 'a nice dimension' to Newcastle United's team, but says a deal for the Liverpool striker is in the board's hands.

Carroll left Newcastle for Liverpool in a £35million deal 18 months ago, but he has been unable to make the expected impact at Anfield.
Following Brendan Rodgers' appointment as Reds manager, there has been continued speculation that the England international will struggle to adapt to the new regime.
West Ham United have expressed an interest in signing Carroll, while the 23-year-old has been linked with a return to St James' Park.
Carroll would reportedly be willing to rejoin the Magpies on loan, but Rodgers has said it is taking a 'liberty' to believe he would let the forward leave Liverpool on a temporary basis.
With the transfer window closing on Friday, the latest speculation has claimed that Newcastle will make a final £17million bid to bring Carroll back to the North East.
Magpies boss Pardew would be happy to have the imposing front-man back in his squad, but is unsure whether a deal will be agreed.
Speaking after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, Pardew said: "That is above me that deal, it is a financial deal that will be done at board level if Liverpool agree.
"If I was saying on a playing level would I like him in the squad, of course I would he would add a nice dimension to us."

denies move to England

No deal

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims to hold no interest in Maicon, a man he knows well from his time at Inter Milan.

The buccaneering Brazilian full-back often finds himself at the centre of transfer speculation as each window passes.
He has been strongly linked with a switch to Real Madrid in the past, with another former Inter boss in the form of Jose Mourinho said to be keen on acquiring his services.
No deal has been put in place, though, and Maicon remains in Italy.
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Cole offers are good enough

Cole signing in 2011

 Liverpool are ready to listen to offers for midfielder Joe Cole before the close of the transfer window.

Cole is back at Anfield after spending last season on loan at Lille and expressed his determination to impress new manager Brendan Rodgers earlier this summer.
However, injuries have impacted upon the 30-year-old's prospects after he was forced off midway through the first half of Rodgers' competitive debut against FC Gomel in the Europa League.
The injury jinx struck Cole again in the opening game of the Premier League season when he appeared as a substitute against West Brom, only to be replaced after barely 10 minutes on the pitch.
It is now understood that the Reds are prepared to respond positively to any interest in the former Chelsea schemer before Friday's transfer deadline.
Reds boss Rodgers has been busy improving his midfield options since taking charge and wrapped up the loan signing of Nuri Sahin from Real Madrid on Saturday.
Rodgers has also added Joe Allen, Fabio Borini and Oussama Assaidi to his squad this summer, leaving Cole with a battle to secure regular first-team football.

Rooney blow for England

Rooney cut on thigh

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is likely to be out for four weeks after suffering a leg injury during the 3-2 win over Fulham.

Rooney had been dropped to the bench for the game at Old Trafford, but was introduced in the second half for Shinji Kagawa.
However, with United hanging on for the win in injury-time, Rooney suffered a huge cut to his right leg after he had attempted to charge down Hugo Rodallega's shot.
Rodallega's studs appeared to inadvertently come down on Rooney's leg and the England international was stretchered off after the United physio had attempted to close the wound.
Speaking after the game, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed he is likely to be without Rooney for the next month.

Rodgers to up the Dempsey chase

American close to Anfield

With only five days to go until the end of the transfer market and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has upped his chase to sign American winger Clint Dempsey. He has not played for Fulham for the last 2 games because he is on strike because of his move to Liverpool was blocked.
Liverpool offed £7.5million for the 29 year old who is in the last year of his contract. But from my sources £9million could be enough to lure him to Anfield. He wants a move to Liverpool and Liverpool want him so they should let him go.  Five seasons at Fulham he has scored 60 goals and last season he scored 21 goals in all games. He should sign on Wednesday.

Sahin saga ends on a high for me!

The 23-year-old signed for Real Madrid last summer after playing a major role in the Borussia Dortmund side which won the Bundesliga title in 2010-11, picking up the Bundesliga's Player of the Season award in the process.

However the Turkish international failed to break into Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid side and therefore has been allowed to leave the Bernabeau on loan in order to find regular first-team football.

He has signed no rumour!

A number of clubs, including Premier League rivals Arsenal, were also in the hunt for Sahin's services but Brendan Rodgers has won the race for the playmaker.

Sahin is Turkey's youngest ever goalscorer with a goal on his international debut in 2005, the 23-year-old has since made 31 appearances for his country.

A club statement read: "The 23-year-old will now undergo a medical on Merseyside."

Everton on fire

Everton have actully have started the season very well beating Untied last Monday and beating Aston Villa today. Everton were 3-0 up at half tim and looked very good as Pienaar,Fellaini and Jelavic rapped it up at half time.
But 16 minutes before the end Villa scored through Ahmadi. The final score at Villa Park: Aston Villa:1:3 Everton

Tottenham renew intrest in French striker

Remy is close on a move to England

 Tottenham are ready to rekindle their interest in Loic Remy as they look to bolster their attacking options before the close of the transfer window

Marseille striker Remy has been a long-term transfer target for Spurs with the club expressing an interest in him during the January transfer window.
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas is on the look-out for a new forward despite finally completing the signing of Emmanuel Adebayor earlier this week.
Marseille are thought to be willing to sell Remy as they look to reduce their wage bill after missing out on the Champions League this season.
The news has alerted Tottenham who are now preparing a move for the French international before the transfer window slams shut next Friday.
Spurs could face competition from Premier League rivals Fulham for Remy with the Craven Cottage side keeping tabs on the forward's situation at the Stade Velodrome.
Fulham boss Martin Jol is thought to be keen on signing a new striker and Remy is thought to figure on his wanted list.

Next year transfer?

When I was in Madrid last week I heard that Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso is not signing a new contract and I have heard that he wants to move back to his former club Liverpool next year. The
midfielder was sold in 2010 by Betniez probably the biggest mistake he ever made!
He will be available next year with only 1 year left on his contract and he can go for £10million. I think that is a great price as none of his game has pace. If you have Twitter you can see his desire to rejoin as he always writes about them in a good way like "YNWA". I don't know if it will happen but is is just an idea.

Luiz no mover

After being told off by his club for revealing his injury on Twitter, Chelsea defender David Luiz then revealed his was packing his bags for Barcelona.
But don't worry Blues fans - the curly-haired Brazilian is only making a short-term move there to watch Thursday night's match between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
It comes on the day Luiz was linked with a move to Manchester City, although it is understood there is nothing in the rumour.



Posting a picture of himself on a luxury plane, Luiz tweeted: 'Going to #barcelona See you soon...'
Barcelona have previously shown an interested in signing Luiz, although his trip is believed to involve little more than watching the match. He may also be attending an event hosted by Nike.

City boss Roberto Mancini is believed to be searching for a new defender after Micah Richards was ruled out for 10 weeks.
The club were already lacking defensive cover before Richards picked up an ankle injury at the Olympics.
The 25-year-old was left out Chelsea's squad for Wednesday night's 4-2 win over Reading, with the player citing a knee injury as the reason on his Twitter account.
Luiz has been fined for using the social networking site to break the news.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo said: 'This social media thing is all around us now. We’ll deal with it internally.'

Sahin is close to LFC move

Close to the reds

Liverpool have confirmed they have made an agreement, beating off competition from Arsenal, to sign Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin on a season-long loan deal. Sahin will be the fourth new arrival at Anfield following Joe Allen, Fabio Borini and Oussama Assaidi.

Sahin moved to Madrid last summer after helping Borussia Dortmund secure the German championship and being named as the Bundesliga's Player of the Season.

The playmaker collected another league title winners' medal as the Spanish giants clinched La Liga in May.

Sahin has 31 caps for Turkey and became their youngest ever scorer when he netted on his debut against Germany in 2005, aged 17. The 23-year-old will now undergo a medical on Merseyside

Cesar chase nearly to a close

Kia Joorabchian claims there is every possibility that Inter Milan stalwart Julio Cesar could soon be on his way to England and Queens Park Rangers.

Joorabchian is working as an intermediary in the negotiations between Inter and ambitious Premier League outfit QPR.
Mark Hughes has admitted that he is in the market for a new goalkeeper, with it important that Robert Green has competition for places.
Cesar has been touted as one possibility, and talks have been opened regarding the 32-year-old Brazilian.
An agreement remains some way off for now, but Joorabchian see no reason why the 2010 UEFA Champions League winner cannot be turning out at Loftus Road in the near future.

Sahin close on Reds loan deal

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Liverpool are close to signing midfielder Nuri Sahin.

Real Madrid are willing to send the Turkey international out on loan and he looked destined to link up with Liverpool's Premier League rivals, Arsenal, earlier this week.
But it is believed the Gunners wanted to make it a permanent move and the 23-year-old was only willing to leave the Bernabeu on loan.
Now Rodgers, who worked with Real boss Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, believes a deal is imminent for Sahin to go on loan to Anfield instead.
"Hopefully in the next 24 hours we will get some confirmation on that," said the Liverpool manager after his side's Europa League win at Hearts.
"It's quite far along. He's a very good footballer."

Johnson joins black Cats

Adam Johnson has completed a move from Manchester City to Sunderland for an undisclosed fee, penning a four-year contract.

 Earlier on Friday that the England international was holding transfer talks with the Black Cats.
Those discussions have reached a positive conclusion, with Johnson agreeing to link up with Martin O'Neill's squad in a deal believed to be worth £12million.
It has been a busy day for the Black Cats boss, who has also tied up a big-money agreement for Wolves striker Steven Fletcher.
Fletcher will welcome the news of Johnson's arrival, with the talented 25-year-old set to provide the ammunition he thrives on from the flanks.
Sunderland have pulled off quite a coup in landing a man widely considered to be among the best technical performers in England.

Fletcher target top 7

Martin O'Neill is remaining tight-lipped over any more targets after Sunderland completed the signing of Steven Fletcher.

The Black Cats are understood to be in the market for Manchester City's Adam Johnson and John Guidetti.
Sunderland boss O'Neill refused to be drawn on questions over the pair shortly after the signing of Fletcher from Wolves for a £12million fee.
"At this minute I cannot furnish you with many more details" said O'Neill.
"I was hoping that we might be able to do so, so if you allow me to be pretty hesitant on that one, I'll refrain because I really can't tell you anything on a serious note.
"I'm still trying to improve the team, obviously. Like everything else we need some more help and we're trying to provide that and get that there before next Friday evening.
"As good as they are, I don't think our players can do it on their own and the more help we can get there the better."

Moses five bids that takes him

Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed that Chelsea are poised to sign Victor Moses from Wigan and he is hoping the winger will play a key part in the club's future.

The clubs have agreed a fee reported to be worth £9million for Moses after Chelsea's fifth offer for the 21-year-old Nigeria international was accepted.
Di Matteo believes the Latics deserve a lot of credit for the way they have helped Moses since he arrived at the DW Stadium from Crystal Palace in 2010.
The Blues manager now wants Moses to go from strength to strength after working hard to try and secure his services.
"The clubs have agreed terms now. The player will have a medical. Subject to that he might become a Chelsea player," the Italian said.

Johnson in talks with Sunderland

Leaving City

As I understand Sunderland are in talks with Manchester City winger Adam Johnson.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini revealed last week he was willing to let Johnson move on in search of regular first-team football.
Johnson only signed a new five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium in January but has grown frustrated after failing to hold down a regular place in City's star-studded side.

Sunderland have held a long-term interest in the former Middlesbrough with Martin O'Neill keen to add to his squad before the close of the transfer window.
He wants to leave after not making the Euro 2012 squad after hardly any starts at Man City. And he said "I just want first team football". The price will be £10million but Liverpool and Tottenham are still chasing.

Dempsey saga carries on

Clint Dempsey will once again be missing from the Fulham squad this weekend as his situation remains the same and there are still no official bids on the table.

The American was left out of Martin Jol's plans for last Saturday's victory over Norwich after making it clear that he wanted to secure a move elsewhere.
Liverpool have expressed an interest in Dempsey and Jol admitted it was an 'embarrassing' issue.

However, the Reds have yet to table an offer and that has left the player and the club in limbo, with Dempsey not involved during pre-season.
Jol is frustrated by Liverpool's conduct and feels a distracted Dempsey is not in the right frame of mind to play once more against Manchester United on Saturday.
"It's the same situation. There has been no formal bid on the table and nothing has changed," Jol said.
As understands Tottenham, Sunderland, QPR, West Ham and Aston Villa are all monitoring his situation ahead of the transfer window closing next week.

Seriously how long will this deal go on for?

The Sahin saga still hasn’t been put to rest, although a resolution appears to be around the corner. In the end the Turk’s final destination seems to be Liverpool, where his agent, Reza Fazeli, travelled to meet the Anfield club’s hierarchy and iron out the details of the deal.
On Monday Sahin’s representative went to the Bernabéu firm in his conviction to take the Turk to Arsenal. Wenger had persuaded the player to move to the Emirates, but Madrid changed the course of events when it told the playmaker that the Gunners were unwilling to accept a loan deal and were pushing for a permanent transfer. Neither Madrid nor Sahin himself were happy with this arrangement.

I knew that footballers arent that smart but come on!

Liverpool,City and Spurs links = Southampton?

I dont understand this move?

As you know I have written many of my stories on Gaston Ramirez the Bologna midfielder linking him to the biggest names in England and know he is having a medical at Southampton to complete his £18million move down south.
He said at the end of last season "I want a move away from Bologna to a better side". And I can understand that but they finished 9th last season and Southampton might be relegated this season or will be trying to stay up. And they are only offering him £45,000 a week and for his quality he is surly better than that. I was happy when Unguary got knocked out of the Olympics because it said that Liverpool were about to sign him but nothing has happened since.
I understand that Southampton got money but why is Ramirez going? He has even said on his Twitter page about the Southampton move to it is not one of them awful rumours.

The final twist of the Sahin deal

There have been a final twist in the move for Nuri Sahin to Arsenal because if he plays a certain amount of games you have to buy him for £15million in the next summer transfer window next year. But Arsenal dont want to where as  Liverpool and Ac Milan are both happy to pay that price for him.
Wenger has wanted Sahin for 7 years now and hasn't even got this close to signing him. He was supposed to sign for Liverpool last week but he held ed out for Arsenal because of their Champions League football. Arsenal are still favourites to sign him though but he might still join Liverpool because of Mourinho.
Arsenal need a new midfielder to replace Song but Sahin is not the same player but he will be good on loan though. Last season he only played 4 games after he moved there for £11million. But though if Liverpool miss out on the Turk they want OK believe me on this Kaka on loan from once again Real Madrid and this is not Kaka's son this him the 28 year old midfielder once said to be the best player in the world. But Liverpool still want Sahin because he can pass the ball very well but he is set to join Arsenal in the next 24 hours.

Sinclair is going to city and Johnson ????

Will he wear blue?

Swansea first-team coach Alan Curtis has confirmed that the club are preparing to sell Scott Sinclair to Manchester City.

Sinclair is unwilling to sign a new contract at the Liberty Stadium and there is interest from the Premier League champions.
The 23-year-old winger scored 27 times for the Swans in the 2010-11 season before adding a further eight goals last season as they finished mid-table on their top-flight return.
And like Joe Allen who left for Liverpool in a £15million deal earlier this month, the former Chelsea man will leave the Welsh club with Swansea's best wishes.
"(He is) not really interested in signing a new contract and I think Man City have made a bid," said Curtis.
"So it's just a matter of time now before it happens and it's good for both parties.

Bassong leaves the Spurs

Norwich have completed the signing on Sebastien Bassong on a three-year contract from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.

Bassong left

Earlier on Tuesday that the defender was on his way to Carrow Road.
The Cameroon international announced on his Twitter account that a deal had been done, and Norwich have now confirmed that a transfer has been pushed through.
Canaries boss Chris Hughton has wasted little time dipping into the market for defensive reinforcements after suffering an opening day nightmare at Fulham.
A 5-0 defeat at Craven Cottage has forced his hand, with Bassong drafted in to provide competition for places and Premier League know-how.

He was snapped up by Newcastle in the summer of 2008, before moving on to Spurs after 12 impressive months on Tyneside.
Hughton believes Bassong will prove to be a useful addition to his ranks, as he continues to mould a squad inherited from predecessor Paul Lambert.
"Sebastien is a player that I have known well since my time at Newcastle and I'm delighted to have brought in someone with the Premier League experience he has got," he told the club's official website.
"He will give us power and pace at the back and again add to the competition in the squad."

Song sang his way to Barca on the flight

He has left but who will leave Barca?

Barcelona have completed the signing of midfielder Alex Song from Arsenal on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Song came through a medical with the Primera Liga giants earlier on Monday and the deal is now done, with both clubs confirming the news.
Barca said via their official Twitter account on Monday afternoon: "Alex Song has signed his contract with FCBarcelona."
The Gunners also confirmed the deal, which sees Song end a seven-year association with the North London club.
A statement on the club's official website said: "Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Alex for his contribution to the club and wish him the best of luck for the future."
Song arrived at Arsenal in 2005 from French side SC Bastia, initially on loan, and his move was made permanent a year later as he joined for just £1million.
The Cameroon international went on to establish himself as a key member of Arsene Wenger's side, notching up a total of 204 appearances for the Gunners.
He becomes the second big name to depart Emirates Stadium this summer after captain Robin van Persie left for Manchester United.

Swansea in talks with Celtic midfielder

Swansea City have confirmed they are discussing personal terms with Ki Sung-yueng after agreeing a fee with Celtic for the midfielder.

no change they help him in his game but when
he comes to good for them we wants to leave!

The Hoops earlier on Monday confirmed the South Korea international was not travelling with the squad for their UEFAHelsingborg.
With a fee of around £6million being reported, a potential deal was described by Celtic boss Neil Lennon as 'good business' although he stopped short of identifying Swansea.
But chairman Huw Jenkins has since revealed to STV it is indeed Michael Laudrup's side who are targeting the signature of the 23-year-old.
"We have agreed a fee with Celtic for Ki," he said. "We are currently holding discussions with player and agent over personal terms."
A deal has not yet been agreed and Jenkins is keen to get the transfer completed before he is usurped by any other potential suitors.

Dempsey on strike

Will he wear Red or White????

Martin Jol criticised the Fulham fans who mocked the absent Clint Dempsey during Saturday's 5-0 hammering of Norwich.

Dempsey, who scored 23 goals last season, did not feature after he refused to play for Fulham in the hope it would accelerate a transfer to Liverpool. The Cottagers coped admirably without him, ruining Chris Hughton's first game in charge of Norwich with goals from Damien Duff, Steve Sidwell, Alex Kacaniklic and a double from the debutant Mladen Petric.

The home fans greeted Fulham's fifth goal by chanting: "Are you watching, Clint Dempsey?" But manager Jol said: "I don't want to hear the fans chanting against him because he was a terrific player for us. He was the most productive midfield player in the whole league last season."

Norwich looked a shadow of the team that finished 12th under Paul Lambert last season.

"It was an awful day for us," Hughton said. "That's not how you want your first game of the season to go. Four of the goals were avoidable. In pre-season we have looked very solid in defence. I had no inkling this would happen."

Hughton is confident that his men will bounce back, however. "The players are hurting," the former Birmingham City manager said. "This won't be the only defeat that we will have and it won't be the only defeat that we will have by a few goals, but the players will want to react well. They know this wasn't acceptable and they want to make amends."

Arsenal are close on Nuri Sahin

The 23-year-old has been told he can quit La Liga champions Real Madrid after failing to establish himself in Jose Mourinho's midfield.

Will he wear the red in London or Mersyside?

Sahin, who still harbors hopes of making a career with Madrid, has targeted a move to the Premier League in order to revitalize his stalling career.
Arsenal were the first to register interest in the player a fortnight ago - seeing him as ideal cover for the stricken Jack Wilshere, but Liverpool appeared to be in pole position after joining the race last week.
However, despite being urged to move to Anfield by Xabi Alonso, Sahin has turned down Liverpool's advances in favour of Arsenal, following a chat with Arsene Wenger.
The Frenchman, who is fluent in German, called Sahin over the weekend and convinced him to move to north London, in a personal touch that has seen the Gunners edge ahead.
Sahin is now expected in England in the next 48 hours ahead of a medical with Arsenal, before signing on a season-long loan.
Arsenal have agreed to cover all of Sahin's wages for the season, as well as hand over a loan fee, and will have the first option to buy the player next summer, if Madrid opt to sell, as expected.
The news comes as Alex Song prepares to seal his £15 million move to Barcelona.

sorry

Sorry I haven't been on for a week because I was on holiday in Madrid with my family with out access to a computer. I sadly missed the first day back of the premier league but I was lucky I didn't go to the Liverpool game! I also missed deals such as Rvp to Man U and Rodwell to City.

West Ham about to sign ex midfielder in the prem

West Ham look set to complete the signing of France midfielder Alou Diarra from Marseille.

The Hammers have issued a statement on their official website revealing they are on the brink of completing a significant signing on Friday.
my sources understand the player in question is 31-year-old Diarra, who was reportedly set to arrive in London earlier this week to undergo a medical ahead of a £2million move.

A statement on the club's official website read: "West Ham United are hopeful of tying up a major new signing in the next few hours.
"The deal for the international star is at an advanced stage and it is hoped the transfer will be confirmed later on Friday."
Diarra played every minute of France's group games at Euro 2012 but was axed by coach Laurent Blanc for the quarter-final defeat to Spain following an altercation with Samir Nasri.
And his exit from Marseille appeared inevitable after he reported back from national team duty this summer six days late and was fined by the club.
It will not be the player's first spell in English football as he had three years at Liverpool from 2002 to 2005 but spent much of it back in France on loan and did not feature for the Reds.
Meanwhile, West Ham are reported to have had a bid of £9million rejected by Wolves for England international winger Matt Jarvis.