All New Summer 2008 Transfer Merry Go Round/Rumour Mill

There is a sportingo article about three transfers that will definitely happen this summer (incl Ronaldo) but what I wanted to highlight was that it also speculates that there are rarely any big signings that arent known about before they actually happens and looks back at Klinsmann to Spurs as being one of the biggest shocks

Im sure there where others - but surely Anderson to Utd was completely out of the blue last summer (there was spuculation about Nani prior to him signing, but we hadnt even been linked with Anderson)
 
The majority of Chelsea's transfers will be done on the quiet now after the shoddy way we used to perform.
Bosingwa was totally out of the blue plus a few lesser signings (Di Santo and Ivanovic) too, I wouldn't be surprised if we've already done a couple of deals and are just waiting for Scolari to start before announcing them:)
 
from the BBC:

Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz raised the prospect of winger Cristiano Ronaldo leaving by claiming contracts mean nothing in modern-day football. (Daily Mirror)

Real Madrid are happy to be "passive spectators" and wait and see how things play out between the Portugal winger and United, according to the club's president Ramon Calderon. (The Guardian)

Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho will reject a move to Manchester City as the 28-year-old wants to stay at Barcelona. (Daily Mirror)

There is some good news for City fans however as the club will clinch the £18m signing of Brazilian striker Jo from CSKA Moscow on Friday - free of third-party complications. (Daily Express)

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is ready to fight Liverpool to keep £12m England winger Stewart Downing. (Various)

Former Chelsea boss Avram Grant has revealed the Blues are tracking Russia midfielder Yuri Zhirkov. (Daily Star)

Midfielder Claude Makelele is staying at Chelsea after agreeing a one-year extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2010. (Daily Star)

Blackburn chairman John Williams has said David Bentley's future at Ewood Park will be decided when the midfielder comes back for pre-season training on 7 July. (The Sun)

But the England winger reportedly had a meeting with manager Paul Ince on Thursday and told the former MK Dons boss that he wants Rovers to sell him. (The Independent)

Everton will reluctantly sell £10m-rated striker Andy Johnson in a bid to generate urgently-needed transfer funds. Sunderland, West Ham, Wigan, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Middlesbrough are interested in the 27-year-old. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal have made an approach for Portugal midfielder Miguel Veloso, according to the Sporting Lisbon player's agent. (Various)

Liverpool have told Portsmouth that they need to change the fee structure of their £9m bid for Peter Crouch if they are to agree a deal for the England striker. (The Times)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is keen to sign Celtic midfielder Thomas Gravesen, who will be allowed to leave the Glasgow club for free - but his wage demands may prove to be a stumbling block. (Daily Mirror)

Ajax have joined Tottenham and Portsmouth in trying to sign Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun by bidding £5m for the Israel midfielder. (Daily Mail)

Everton are set to launch a £2m raid on relegated Leicester for teenage left-back Joe Mattock. (Various)

Striker Kanu is refusing to sign a new one-year contract with Portsmouth as he insists they owe him a better deal. (The Sun)

Slavia Prague's Marek Suchy has said he is "attracted" by playing abroad as Rangers keep a close tab on the highly-rated central defender. (The Independent)

West Ham have asked about taking Palermo striker Edison Cavani on loan. (The Times)

MK Dons captain Keith Andrews, 27, is a target for Watford as Hornets manager Aidy Boothroyd plots a return to the Premier League. (The Sun)

Croatia central defender Josip Simunic has told Fulham they must wait at least two weeks before he decides whether to join them. (Daily Express)

Oldham striker Lee Hughes is being lined up for a shock move to Dundee United. (The Sun)

Captain Christophe Berra could be ready to add to Hearts' woes by slapping in a transfer request. (Daily Record)

Championship side Swansea City are planning a loan swoop for rookie Liverpool midfielder Adam Hammill, who spent last year on loan at Southampton. (The Western Mail)
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Good bit of business from Spurs getting a decent keeper who starts for Brazil i believe and getting rid of Lee!

Now to get rid of "chimbombo" + zokora.

If the rumours are true about Arsenal getting Veloso they have a got a great player.
 
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First signing of the summer for Newcastle is....

Aaron Spear! :eek::p

Apparently Arsenal and a few other teams wanted him as well, could just be rubbish though.

I think think he's a striker so hopefully he'll be spear-heading our attack for many years to come.
 
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He's always looked dodgy when I've seen him play.
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As I said, he's crazy so you'll see him do crazy things from time to time.. i.e rushing off his line or dropping simple balls, but make no mistake about it he's a match winner for sure. Some of the saves I've seen him pull off I am convinced no other keeper could.

Would have liked him at Arsenal.
 
Gomez hasn't actually signed yet as far as I can see. Spurs have agreed a fee with PSV. He hasn't agreed terms or got a work permit. Or are the BBC behind the times?
 
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