**Summer Transfer Thread: News, Rumours and Speculation**

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Well with the season coming to a climax the papers are starting to fill up again with all sorts of transfer speculation. Will Barry join Liverpool? Will Ronaldo go to Madrid? Will Tevez sign permanently? Will Chelsea buy big this year? Will Arsenal buy anyone for more than 50p and 20 cigs? Will Man City outbid everybody?

Here is the weekend gossip from the BBC to start us off

Portsmouth are willing to sell Croatian midfielder Nico Kranjcar to Tottenham this summer in order to ease their cash problems. (Daily Mirror)

Defender Martin Laursen is set for talks with boss Martin O'Neill to discover whether he still has a future at Aston Villa. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro, currently on loan at Werder Bremen, is wanted by Panathinaikos. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool goalkeeper Charles Itandje will be off-loaded after his "'inappropriate" conduct at the Hillsborough memorial service. (Daily Mail, various)

Ukraine striker Andriy Voronin will return to Liverpool after a loan spell with Hertha Berlin expires at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United will launch a £70m bid for AC Milan's Kaka if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves for Real Madrid in the summer. (News of the World)

But Ronaldo says he will stay at United while Sir Alex Ferguson remains manager. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea have had a £44m bid for David Villa rejected by Valencia and will have to up their offer if they want to sign him. (Observer)

Joe Cole is to be offered a new four-year, £100,000-a-week deal by Chelsea in the summer. (News of the World)

Tottenham have set their sights on Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz and plan to sell Roman Pavlyuchenko and Darren Bent in the off-season. (News of the World)

West Ham are stalking FC Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi. (News of the World)

Argentine midfielder Javier Pastores, 19, has turned down an £8.8m move to Manchester United from his club Huracan because he believes he would not get enough first-team action. (PA)

Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura will return to Japan at the season after considering one more year in Glasgow. (Sunday Mail)

St Mirren's Andy Dorman has shot to the top of Rangers manager Walter Smith's summer shopping list, with a £700,000 bid being prepared for when the transfer window opens. (News of the World)

Wigan are on the verge of securing the services of Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates. (Daily Mirror)

 

[daz.wallace]

Ronaldo will stay this summer.

You can quote me.

of course he will stay, these are questions that are likely to be headlines on the back pages all through the summer

 

[daz.wallace]

If we signed Kaka for £70m I'd cry.

because he is a class player or because you would have paid £70m for 1 player?

 

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* waits for the Spurs ITKs to start

Thread rule: NO SPURS ITK's

 

[daz.wallace]

What has Wenger in common with a one-legged farmer?

oh dear

 

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from the BBC:

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham could join Tottenham when the 2009 Major League Soccer season ends in October to maintain his match fitness for the 2010 World Cup finals. The England star, currently on loan at AC Milan, grew up down the road from White Hart Lane in Chingford. (The Sun)

Manchester City defender Richard Dunne will join Sunderland this summer for £4m and the Black Cats also want West Brom midfield duo Jonathan Greening and James Morrison. (The Sun)

Tottenham striker Darren Bent is also on Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia's list of targets. (Daily Star)

But Sunderland are set to miss out on £6m-rated Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, who says he is not interested in a move to the Stadium of Light. (The Sun)

Chamakh, 25, says a move to Premier League is his "priority", adding: "I target a club that is just under the big four. Tottenham could interest me but not Sunderland. (Daily Express)

Chelsea are set to sign highly rated Rapid Vienna striker Philipp Prosenik, 16, during the summer. (The Guardian)

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will make a new defender his top priority if Martin Laursen is forced into retirement. The Danish centre-back needs another knee operation and could be out for nine months. (The Sun)

Everton defender Joleon Lescott has emerged as a shock target for O'Neill, who has £10m to spend and is also considering a move for Manchester City defender Micah Richards. (Daily Mirror) Full story

Villa are being linked with a swoop for Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Maor Buzaglo. (The Sun)

Arsenal have been watching 17-year-old Paris St Germain full-back Chris Mavinga. (Daily Mail)

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is giving a trial to Racing Santander teenager Lotam Zino. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic are battling it out to sign Bristol City midfielder Marvin Elliott for £2m. (Daily Star)

Wigan are close to agreeing a deal for Rosenborg's Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan. (Daily Mail)

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws wants to sign Wolves midfielder Darren Potter, who has been on loan with the Owls since January, on a permanent deal. (Daily Star)

Swansea City are set to offer a contract to Queen of the South striker Stephen Dobbie. (Daily Mirror)

League One champions Leicester City will spend £400,000 on Liverpool's Jack Hobbs and £200,000 to land Hull City's Wayne Brown. The defenders are both currently on loan with the Foxes. (Daily Star)

West Brom have taken Livingston striker Leigh Griffiths, 18, on trial. (Daily Record)

 

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from the BBC:

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o claims he has turned down a £35m move to Manchester City. Inter Milan also want the Cameroon star but he says he wants a new deal at the Nou Camp. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham are keen on signing Lokomotiv Moscow goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic, who is currently on loan at Grasshoppers Zurich, as back-up for Heurelho Gomes. (The Sun)

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are tracking CSKA Moscow's Czech Republic international striker Tomas Necid, 19, who is available for £3m. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is set to swoop for teenage Brazilian centre-back Jose Rodolfo Pires Ribeiro Dodo from Corinthians. The 17-year-old could end up costing United £5m. (Daily Mirror)

Ferguson is also watching 16-year-old Real Valladolid centre-back Victor Mongil, after being told the defender is one for the future. (Daily Mirror)

Derby County defender Claude Davis hopes to turn his loan spell at Crystal Palace into a permanent move. (Daily Express)

Hearts midfielder Bruno Aguiar, who is wanted by Rangers and Celtic, says he has not decided where he will be playing next season. (Daily Record)

Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen fears striker Steven Fletcher and defender Rob Jones could both leave Easter Road in the summer. Nottingham Forest have been linked with a £1m move for Jones and Celtic are long-term admirers of Fletcher. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen duo Scott Severin and Lee Mair are set to leave Pittodrie at the end of the season because the Dons cannot afford to offer them new contracts. Burnley want midfielder Severin and St Mirren have approached defender Mair. (Daily Record)

 

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from the BBC:

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will increase the acrimony with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson by trying to sign Carlos Tevez, whose loan at Old Trafford ends at the end of the season. (The Times)

Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho wants to go back to his former club Chelsea in order to sign midfielder Deco. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has his sights set on defender Nathaniel Clyne from ex-club Crystal Palace. (Daily Express)

Birmingham are keen on bringing Manchester City keeper Joe Hart to the club on loan if they are promoted. (Daily Mirror)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis will join Sunderland and Blackburn in the battle to sign Liverpool centre-back Sami Hyypia. (The Sun)

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray will increase his efforts to sign Swindon striker Simon Cox, who is also a target for Derby, Leicester and QPR. (The Sun)

The Baggies also want Plymouth striker Ashley Barnes but face competition from Fulham. (Daily Star)

 

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I really hope the liverpool - Tevez rumours are just unfounded rumours. I really dont want Tevez at Liverpool. He would cost a fortune and frankly we could spend that amount of money much wiser.

Personally I think this is just an attempt by Tevez owners to get Man Utd to stump up the cash for him. After the way Fergie went on about Heinze they know that linking him with Liverpool will infuriate old whiskey nose and make him do everything in his power to stop him going to us

 

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from the BBC:

Manchester United have held talks with Kaka's representatives over a sensational summer move for the AC Milan forward. (Sun)

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted for the first time that Argentine striker Carlos Tevez could leave Old Trafford in the summer. (Various)

Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko will return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season because AC Milan will not pay the £9m fee to turn his loan deal permanent. (Sun)

The Blues are willing to listen to offers for striker Nicolas Anelka at the end of the season and hope to recoup most of the £15m they spent to sign him from Bolton. (Times)

Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne has emerged as a shock target for Real Madrid. (Sun)

Middlesbrough will sell Stewart Downing in the summer, with Liverpool the favourites to beat off competition from Tottenham to land the £10m-rated England winger. (Daily Mail)

Fulham defenders Brede Hangeland and Aaron Hughes could leave the club in the summer after rejecting improved contract offers. (Sun)

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has warned off potential suitors by insisting he has no intention of leaving "the best club in the world". (Daily Mail)

Tottenham are preparing a £1m bid for Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson. (Sun)

 

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from the BBC:

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger could be on his way out of Anfield after snubbing a new four-year contract worth £10million. (News of the World)

At least six Middlesbrough players, including Stewart Downing, Gary O'Neill, Afonso Alvez, Tuncay Sanli and Julio Arca, are ready to leave the Riverside Stadium if the club are relegated from the Premier League. (Mail on Sunday)

Tottenham are set to make an £8m summer move for Marseille striker Djibril Cisse, who is currently on loan at Sunderland. (News of the World)

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is also hoping to sign Chelsea's teenage midfielder Jack Cork for £2m. (News of the World)

 

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anyone know anymore about the BBC claiming Kaka is in talks with United? As much as id love to see him wear the shirt, i find it highly unlikely.

It is not the BBC claiming Kaka is in talks, it's the sun. The BBC just puts up a list of stories that are in the papers each day.

As for the credibility of the story, well it was in the sun so draw your own conclusions from that

 

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from the BBC:

Manchester City have made John Terry their number one summer transfer target, and will bid £20m for the Chelsea skipper. (Sunday Mirror)

Arsenal are ready to offload striker Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan this summer. (News of the World)

Manchester City's wealthy owners are lining up a stunning double swoop for Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho and Barcelona winger Lionel Messi. (The People)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has turned down a £40m offer to become Real manager and will sign a new deal with the Gunners. (News of the World)

Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy is set to become the subject of a £15m bid from Real Madrid. (The People)

Middlesbrough wing Stewart Downing is back on Liverpool's wanted list, and could move to Anfield for £12m. (News of the World)

Arsenal are chasing 19-year-old defender Mamadou Sakho, who is currently playing for Paris St Germain. (Sunday Express)

Tottenham are ready to make a £9m bid for Lille midfielder Michel Bastos. (News of the World)

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins will be offered a deal with Inter Milan should the Magpies suffer relegation from the Premier League. (The People)

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure is a £25m target for Manchester City. (News of the World)

Manchester City defender Micah Richards will be the biggest name in Mark Hughes' summer clear-out, with Joe Hart, Darius Vassell and Benjani also included. (News of the World)

Aston Villa are again poised to bid for Richards as boss Martin O'Neill looks to replace Martin Laursen. (Sunday Mirror)

Villa will make a £10m bid for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland. (News of the World)

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has denied speculation that he is off to Real Madrid in the summer. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas is wanted by Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan. (News of the World)

Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone could be on his way to German side Bayern Munich, who are set to name former Spurs boss Martin Jol as their new manager. (The People)

Newcastle are keen on West Brom midfielder James Morrison. (News of the World)

Bolton are ready to snap up Lyon striker Sidney Govou, who has refused a new contract with the French club. (Sunday Mirror, News of the World)

Everton are one of the clubs interested in signing Dynamo Kiev striker Ismael Bangoura. (News of the World)

Wigan are tracking Getafe winger Joffre Guerron as a replacement for Luis Antonio Valencia. (The People)

 

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Agger's officially signed his new deal

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N164239090502-1957.htm

Excellent news

 

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from the BBC:

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is lining up a summer bid to bring Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari back to the Premier League - with Jermaine Jenas heading in the opposite direction. Redknapp's summer targets also include Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones, Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing and Charlton wonderkid Jonjo Shelvey. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool are ready to sell midfielder Lucas Leiva for about £6m and the Brazilian is willing to leave. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland are weighing up whether to make a £2.5m offer for Rangers midfielder Steve Davis. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City want a £1m loan fee for number two goalkeeper Joe Hart, with Birmingham ready to pay it. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham are chasing 19-year-old Plymouth winger Ashley Barnes, who is out of contract at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)

Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies will launch a £2.5m bid for QPR striker Dexter Blackstock and goalkeeper Lee Camp. Davies will also ask to take Tottenham defender Chris Gunter again on a long-term loan. (The Sun)

Derby boss Nigel Clough will look to offload a number of costly flops this summer, including goalkeeper Roy Carroll and striker Emanuel Villa. (Daily Mirror)

Swansea want Queen of the South striker Stephen Dobbie and former Hearts winger Saulius Mikoliunas. (Daily Mirror)

Leeds will fight it out with Leicester for the signature of Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis - if the Elland Road outfit win promotion to the Championship. Davis is out of contract in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Oldham have released veteran goalkeeper Mark Crossley but the 39-year-old has already recieved an offer from an unnamed club. (Daily Mail)

 

[daz.wallace]

Hyypia's signed a pre-contract agreement to join Bayer Leverkusen in the summer

Really hoped he see his career out with us but it looks as if Leverkusen have offered him a 2 year deal which we wouldn't do and he's likely to be a regular for them also.

Best of luck Big Sami, you're an absolute ****ing legend.

Was just going to post this, Heres a link though: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N164255090504-1445.htm

Good luck Sami, you will be missed

 

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Glad he's moved abroad though, it would have been weird seeing him play for another English club

 

[daz.wallace]

Could you do it on cam so we could be certain?

lol

 

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from the BBC:

Manchester United have offered over £60m for Bayern Munich's French midfielder Franck Ribery, suggesting Cristiano Ronaldo will be on his way to Real Madrid in the summer (The Guardian).

Birmingham are set to offer defender Stephen Carr a long-term deal and will also try to sign West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer, who has been on loan at St Andrew's, on a permanent deal (The Guardian).

Birmingham also want Rangers striker Kris Boyd and one of his team-mates at Ibrox, defender Madjid Bougherra (Daily Record).

Rangers duo Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor could join Boyd in moving to St Andrew's in the summer. (The Herald)

Free agents Sol Campbell, Kanu and Sean Davis could lead the way in a mass exodus from Portsmouth this summer (Daily Mirror).

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has told some of his older players they are playing for their futures and he will recommend who should stay and who should go when he leaves (Daily Mail).

 

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from the BBC:

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce, the man who signed Joey Barton for Newcastle, could be interested in acquiring him for Rovers after the Magpies began moves to sack the midfielder

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has dropped hints he may leave the club, saying he speaks to AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani regularly and describes the club as "sexy as Beyonce".

Porto left-back Aly Cissokho claims Tottenham are interested in him.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says he will not be put off making big-money signings, despite striker Robbie Keane's short and ill-fated stay at the club this season before returning to Tottenham.

Sunderland have decided against making striker Djibril Cisse's loan move from Marseille into a permanent transfer.

Portsmouth have failed in a £500,000 bid for Scotland's young player of the year, Hamilton midfielder James McCarthy

There's a surprise, Blackburn linked with Barton, who didn't see that coming!