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

BBC Transfer Gossip said:
Chelsea and Manchester City are in the hunt for Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso after his proposed £35m move to Real Madrid stalled.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will move for Roma's Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani - if Alonso moves to Real Madrid. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham and Fulham want Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch after his £12m move to Sunderland fell through. (Telegraph)

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will now turn his attention to Tottenham forward Darren Bent. (Daily Telegraph)

Another option for Bruce may be Bordeaux's Morocco international forward Marouane Chamakh.
Full story: Guardian

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti anticipates Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko, who was on loan at AC Milan last season, will leave the club before the start of the 2009-2010 campaign, with Dynamo Kiev and Fenerbache interested.
Full story: Guardian

The line of suitors eyeing a move for former England captain David Beckham is growing, with Chelsea, Tottenham and Fulham all ready to offer the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder a deal.
Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham have tabled a £17m bid for Real Madrid's 23-year-old Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo. (Daily Mirror)

And Spurs are weighing up a move for Manchester City winger Martin Petrov, 30, and could prize him away from Eastlands for £5m.
Full story: Daily Mail

And Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will beat Everton to the signature of Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton. (The Guardian)

South African midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is hoping to earn a deal at Fulham where he has been on a trial. The 24-year-old plays in his homeland for Golden Arrows. (The Guardian)

Fulham are set to make a £9m offer for Hull City defender Michael Turner, which includes striker Bobby Zamora going in the other direction. (Daily Mirror)

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is tracking £500,000-rated Norwich midfielder Darel Russell. (Daily Mail)

Wolves are considering a move for Celtic defender Stephen McManus. (Daily Mail)

Egypt striker Mido has returned to Middlesbrough after being fined for missing the start of pre-season training but the 26-year-old will be sold as soon as possible. (Daily Mail)

Middlesbrough are in talks with striker Leroy Lita, who was released by Reading at the end of last season. (Daily Mirror)

Sheffield United are set to sign Manchester City striker Ched Evans for £1.5m, rising to £3m on appearances.
Full story: Daily Mail

Reading want Tottenham midfielder Adel Taarabt on a season-long loan deal. (Daily Mirror)

Cardiff boss Dave Jones wants to offload midfielder Paul Parry, 28, with Doncaster interested in a £500,000 deal. (Daily Mirror)

Ipswich manager Roy Keane wants defender Danny Simpson from Manchester United and midfielder Dean Whitehead from Sunderland in a £2m deal. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic boss Tony Mowbray is keen to sign left-back Marek Cech from West Bromwich Albion. (Guardian)


OTHER GOSSIP
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed "irreplaceable" striker Didier Drogba, 31, will sign a new three-year deal at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Telegraph)

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle was on Notts County's shortlist to become director of football at Meadow Lane before the club opted to recruit Sven Goran-Eriksson.
Full story: Daily Mail
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BBC Transfer gossip said:
Manchester City will offer Chelsea captain John Terry £1m a month in wages in a final bid to land the defender.
Full story: Daily Mail

But Terry will snub a move to Eastlands and sign a new contract to stay at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City could add yet more fire power to their squad and are lining up an £18m swoop for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. (Daily Express)

AC Milan are poised to make a £10m bid for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. (Daily Express)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is set to battle it out with Aston Villa for the signing of Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin. (Daily Mirror)

But Villa are preparing to improve their offer for the 31-year-old to £3m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen is thinking over a move to West Ham. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham winger Julien Faubert is wanted by German side Schalke 04. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth have made a £2m offer for Hull defender Sam Ricketts. (Daily Mirror)

Pompey manager Paul Hart is lining up a bid for Reading winger Steven Hunt.
Full story: The Sun

Turkish side Galatasaray are set to launch a bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Deco. (The Times)

Everton are keen on Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Hull boss Phil Brown is lining up a £7m double swoop for Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley and striker Ross McCormack. (Daily Mirror)

Brown will also look to sign Ecuadorian winger Fernando Guerrero from Independiente Della Valle. (Daily Mirror)

Preston are in talks with midfielder Didi Hamann after he was recently released by Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

Striker Darius Vassell is set to secure a move to Turkish side Ankaragucu after also being released by Manchester City.
Full story: The Sun

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is keen on signing Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and is a lining up a £10m bid.
Full story: The Sun

The Black Cats are also interested in Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. (Daily Telegraph)

Stoke City are poised to sign Sunderland midfielder Dean Whitehead in a £2.5m move.
Full story: The Sun


OTHER GOSSIP
Argentina manager Diego Maradona is being lined up by Portsmouth for a sensational move to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Star


AND FINALLY
Former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole has risked angering his former club by saying he hopes big-spending Manchester City push the Gunners out of the top four this season.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has likened playing for the club as being a member of 60s rock group The Beatles. (Daily Mirror)

Meanwhile, the Glazer family, who own United, have denied claims that they have blocked Sir Alex Ferguson from spending the £80m Cristiano Ronaldo transfer fee because purse strings are being tightened at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Star
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BBC Transfer Gossip said:
Liverpool have emerged as shock contenders to bring striker Peter Crouch back to Anfield in a £12m deal.
Full story: Daily Star

Rafael Benitez's bid to sign Spain winger David Silva has been boosted by bankruptcy-threatened Valencia's failure to sell David Villa.
Full story: The Independent

Bolton boss Gary Megson is on the brink of landing defender Zat Knight for £4.5m from Aston Villa. (The Sun)

Leicester manager Nigel Pearson is ready to snap up Manchester City defender Ryan McGivern on loan. (Daily Star)

Fulham, Tottenham, Portsmouth and West Ham are all pursuing out-of-favour Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen, worth around £4m.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ecuadorian winger Fernando Guerrero, recently linked with Hull, may be offered a permanent deal with Burnley following a trial. (Daily Telegraph)

West Ham are confident of signing Swiss teenage defender Fabio Daprela from Grasshopper Zurich, but face competition. (The Times)

Ajax coach Martin Jol is interested in signing Spurs full-backGareth Bale. (The Times)

Hull manager Phil Brown is keen to persuade veteran striker Mark Viduka to forgo retirement plans by moving to the Tigers under a pay-as-you-play contract. (The Sun)

Bulgarian striker Valeri Bojinov is set to leave Manchester City for Lazio in a possible £4.5m deal. (The Sun)

Veteran full-back Steve Finnan, now at Espanyol, is being chased by Sunderland, Stoke and Wolves. (The Sun)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is planning a fresh £5.5m bid for West Ham's injury-prone striker Dean Ashton. (The Sun)

Real Madrid forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar will not move to Stuttgart, so Premier League clubs such as Tottenham and Arsenal may step up their interest.
Full story: The Independent

Plymouth are linked with a move for Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam after Blackpool stalled on a move. (Daily Record)

Everton want a quick answer from Sweden midfielder Rasmus Elm about a possible move to Goodison Park.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Wolfsburg are pondering a move for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins. (Daily Mail)

Charlton, whose £2m-rated teenager Jonjo Shelvey is wanted by Ipswich, are targeting ex-Birmingham City defender Radhi Jaidi. (Daily Mail)

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray looks to have beaten West Brom to the signing of Coventry defender Danny Fox. (Daily Mail)

Sheffield United, who may lose striker Billy Sharp to Notts County, want to buy Tottenham midfielder Danny Rose and Charlton defender Jonathan Fortune. (Daily Star)


OTHER GOSSIP
Boss Alan Shearer is ready to leave Newcastle in disgust at Mike Ashley's failure to sell the club.
Full story: Daily Express


AND FINALLY
Billionaire Arab Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan is poised to pour millions into Welsh premier League side Bangor City after going to university in the town. Bangor's average gate is 400.
Full story: The Sun
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BBC Transfer gossip said:
Manchester City, turned down by Chelsea captain John Terry, will now turn their attentions to a £12m bid for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure. City are also looking at Everton centre-half Joleon Lescott and are prepared to up their bid to £20m.
Full story: The Independent

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora has rejected a £5m move to Hull, becoming the fourth forward to turn down Tigers boss Phil Brown after Michael Owen, Fraizer Campbell, and Marc-Antoine Fortune all said no to a switch.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland and Bordeaux are still negotiating a deal that would result in striker Marouane Chamakh heading to the north-east. (The Times)

Leeds United have put an £8m price tag on teenage midfielder Fabian Delph, a Tottenham target, and would ideally like him back on loan for a month. (Daily Mirror)

Midfielder Gavin McCann and defenders Danny ****tu and Nicky Hunt may leave Bolton as manager Gary Megson looks to recoup some cash following a signing spree.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Former Chelsea forward Eidur Gudjohnsen says he is not guaranteed to return to England this summer if he leaves Barcelona, despite interest from West Ham. (Daily Telegraph)

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hopes Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin will fly out to Spain this week to join the Midlands club, who are taking part in the Peace Cup. However, Pompey are holding out for a fee of about £4m after a £2.5m bid by Villa. (Daily Express)

Sam Allardyce is trying to land Zenit St Petersburg striker Pavel Pogrebnyak for Blackburn as a replacement for Roque Santa Cruz, who joined Manchester City in June. (Daily Mail)

Sunderland, Everton and Aston Villa are all hunting Standard Liege's Milan Jovanovic after the midfielder reiterated his desire to play in the Premier League. (Daily Mail)
Full story: Daily Mail

West Brom manager Roberto di Matteo is ready to make a shock move for Rotherham United's highly rated striker Reuben Reid. (Daily Mirror)

Cardiff City veteran Mark Kennedy says striker Ross McCormack, a Hull City target, is a "fantastic player, a great lad and very popular in the dressing room".
Full story: Western Mail

Midfielder Steven Pienaar could be on his way out at Everton after rejecting a new contract. He has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina. (Daily Mail)


OTHER GOSSIP
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will not offer John Terry the £250,000 weekly salary he would have got from Manchester City but the England defender's new Stamford Bridge contract will put him on at least £150,000 a week.
Full story: Daily Mail


AND FINALLY
Notts County's players say they have no idea what Sven-Goran Eriksson's precise role will be at the club. The new director of football watched Ian McParland's side beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday but keeper Russell Hoult said: "What Sven does, we don't know."
Full story: Daily Mail
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BBC Transfer Gossip said:
1001 BST: Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he is close to completing a transfer to Spanish giants Real Madrid. (Marca)


TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester City have struck a deal with Arsenal for the £15m signing of defender Kolo Toure, who will double his wages at Eastlands.
Full story: Daily Mail

Toure's departure from Arsenal to Manchester City is set to spark a defender merry-go-round this summer. Joleon Lescott will also move to Eastlands from Everton, with Tottenham's Alan Hutton and City's Nedum Onuoha replacing him at Goodison Park, while Arsenal are to move for Fulham's Brede Hangeland. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City and Bolton are leading the chase for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, who is valued at about £15m.
Full story: The Sun

Real Madrid have said that Liverpool's £30m valuation of midfielder Xabi Alonso is unrealistic. The Spanish club are not willing to pay more than £24m.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Burnley are ready to make an improved bid for Sheffield Wednesday striker Marcus Tudgay.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Ham are struggling to keep defender Lucas Neill at the club after contract talks broke down. Turkish side Galatasaray are favourites to sign the 31-year-old.
Full story: The Sun

West Ham striker Dean Ashton is wanted by Hull after they failed to sign Bobby Zamora from Fulham.
Full story: Daily Express

Aston Villa are interested in Blackburn's £6m-rated defender Stephen Warnock.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsenal have joined the list of clubs linked with Roma striker Mirko Vucinic. (Daily Telegraph)

Hull are poised to join Everton in the race for Tottenham defender Alan Hutton.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth are closing in on the signing of Hadjuk Split striker Nikola Kalinic as a replacement for Peter Crouch, who has joined Tottenham. (Various)

And Pompey have offered defender Sylvain Distin a new contract to fight off Aston Villa's £3m bid. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy and Portsmouth winger John Utaka are both targets for Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mail

Wigan have told former boss Steve Bruce, who is now at Sunderland, not to make another bid for midfielder Lee Cattermole.
Full story: The Sun

Everton manager David Moyes has launched a £7m bid for Alan Hutton after the Scotland defender was deemed surplus to requirements at Tottenham Hotspur. (Daily Record)

Kilmarnock have agreed a contract with freed Rotherham striker Mark Burchill subject to a medical. (Various)

Plymouth have put in a cash offer to Amiens for Reda Johnson and are likely to beat Aberdeen to the defender's signature. (Daily Record)

Hamilton are keeping tabs on 20-year-old former Rennes defender David Louhongou. (Daily Record)

St Johnstone will complete the signing of former Inverness midfielder Filipe Morais on Wednesday. (Various)


OTHER GOSSIP
Inter Milan's ex-Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho says he wants to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Barcelona's former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has denied reports that he told another ex-Gunners favourite, Patrick Vieira, to sign for arch rivals Tottenham, although he did tell Spurs boss Harry Redknapp the Inter Milan midfielder "would be a brilliant signing". However, Henry added: "I am Arsenal through and through. I'd never advise anyone to sign for Tottenham."
Full story: The Sun

Kilmarnock have withdrawn their offer of a coaching post to retiring midfielder Gary Locke. (The Times)

Dinamo Moscow assistant Alexsandr Smirnov says he learned little about Celtic on Sunday because Tony Mowbray played his reserve side in the 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Full story: Daily Record

Celtic are set to name Lisbon Lion and former captain and manager Billy McNeill as the club's official ambassador.
Full story: The Sun

Scotland manager George Burley has written to Sir Alex Ferguson asking for Darren Fletcher to be rested for Man Utd's Community Shield match against Chelsea ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Norway.
Full story: Daily Record

Steau Bucharest president Gigi Becali says Motherwell have no chance of beating his team in Thursday's Europa League qualifier.
Full story: Daily Record

Former Aberdeen and Hibernian manager Alex Smith has been sacked by J-League club JEF United Chiba. (Daily Mail)

Scotland Women's record goalscorer Julie Fleeting has given birth to baby daughter Ella Katie. (The Scotsman)


AND FINALLY
Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed the level of influence he has at Stamford Bridge in his first interview since rejecting Manchester City's overtures. Terry says he is among a trio of players, along with midfielder Frank Lampard and striker Didier Drogba, who give advice to owner Roman Abramovich.
Various

Darren Bent really was a last-minute withdrawal from Tottenham's pre-season tour to China as his move to Sunderland gathered pace on Monday night. The striker was strapped in his seat just before take off when the call came that the two clubs were close to agreeing a deal. His bags were retrieved from the hold of the plane before he travelled north to begin talks.
Various
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anticonscience said:
Real Madrid/alonso

Is anyone else seriously hacked off with Real and their annoying way of trying to get players? £30 million or F off.



I find that quote higly amusing, considering they spent £80 million on Ronaldo. :rolleyes:
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They are just hacked off that Rafa is sticking to his guns about the valuation for Alonso and that their usual tactic of getting the player so unsettled they ask for a transfer has so far not worked.
I for one am glad we are not letting them bully us into selling Alonso.
 
BBC Transfer gossip said:
0957: Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has again ruled out the departure of Marouane Chamakh to Sunderland by insisting he will only let the striker join a "big club". Chamakh, who has also been linked with Arsenal, has claimed Sunderland are the team with whom he has had the most advanced talks. (L'Equipe)


TRANSFER GOSSIP
Liverpool will reluctantly sell midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid in the next few days. Although manager Rafael Benitez wanted £35m for the 27-year-old, the fee is likely to be less than £30m.
Full story: Daily Express

Everton defender Joleon Lescott is ready to tell manager David Moyes that he wants to join big-spending Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Middlesbrough have received a £9m offer from Stuttgart for Turkish striker Tuncay. Aston Villa, Everton and Tottenham are also interested in the 27-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail

Stoke have joined the list of clubs chasing Tottenham striker Darren Bent.
Full story: The Sun

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has made a cash-plus-player offer for Hull centre-half Michael Turner. Pascal Chimbonda has been offered to Hull manager Phil Brown.
Full story: Daily Mirror

AC Milan and Inter Milan are both interested in Manchester City midfielder Elano.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth are talking to winger Stephen Hunt over a £3.5m transfer after Reading dropped their asking price.
Full story: Daily Mail

Bolton defender Nicky Hunt has been told he can leave the Reebok Stadium following the arrival of Sam Ricketts. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea are lining up a swap deal with AC Milan in order to land midfielder Andrea Pirlo. As part of the package, striker Claudio Pizarro and defender Michael Mancienne would head to Italy.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal utility player Emmanuel Eboue is set to become the latest player to leave the Gunners by signing a five-year deal with Fiorentina.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Burnley boss Owen Coyle says he is still hopeful of signing Ecuador winger Fernando Guerrero despite the player returning to Independiente del Valle. (The Independent)

Portsmouth want to sign former Wigan forward Amr Zaki on loan from Egyptian side El Zamalek.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has made a £1.7m bid for Celta Vigo's Algerian striker Kamel Ghilas.
Full story: The Sun

And Allardyce has been given the all-clear by Chelsea to sign striker Franco Di Santo on loan. (Daily Mirror)

West Bromwich Albion are interested in Wigan forward Marlon King. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
It looks like Alan Shearer will not be Newcastle manager for the new season as BBC presenter Gary Lineker says the former Magpies and England striker will once again be joining him on Match Of The Day.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has suffered another setback in his recovery from knee surgery and could be out until Christmas.
Full story: Daily Mirror

New Celtic boss Tony Mowbray says the speed of his revolution at Parkhead depends on victory over Dynamo Moscow in the Champions League qualifiers.
Full story: Daily Record


AND FINALLY
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has renewed his war of words with Real Madrid, this time over their summer transfer spree.

"They will have plenty of problems with balance," he said. "I told Ronaldo before he flew out that he will end up playing centre-half because I don't think they have one. I don't envy (Real coach Manuel) Pellegrini picking his team. Barcelona are different because they have grown their squad properly and added one or two players each season." Ouch.
Various
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looks like Arbeloa will be gone soon: Arbeloa fee agreed
 
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BBC Transfer Gossip said:
1048 BST: Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has moved a step closer to joining Real Madrid after he handed in a written transfer request.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

1015 BST: Bolton manager Gary Megson has ruled out making a new bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, who the club tried to sign in January.
Full story: The Bolton News


TRANSFER GOSSIP
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants Patrick Vieira to return to the Gunners - four years after the 33-year-old Inter Milan midfielder left for Juventus. And Wenger is willing to match Tottenham's offer, which is believed to be a one-year deal with big bonuses.
Full story: Various

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is keen to add more English players to his squad and is preparing a £12m bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole and will offer Hull £5.5m for defender Michael Turner.
Full story: Daily Mail

However, any deal for Cattermole and Turner is dependent on the sale of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid but the clubs are close to a £30m deal for the 27-year-old.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool have given Real 48 hours to complete Alonso's signing with the Spanish giants set to make an improved bid of between £28m and £30m.
Full story: The Times

Aston Villa are monitoring forward Robbie Keane's situation at Tottenham after the arrival of fellow striker Peter Crouch.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham and England defender Matthew Upson is also a target for Villa and they are poised to make a £12m bid for the 28-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Villa manager Martin O'Neill wants to pair Upson with Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin and is ready to offer £4.5m for the 30-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham striker Darren Bent is attracting interest from Aston Villa, but Sunderland remain favourites to sign the 25-year-old for about £15m.
Full story: The Independent

Inter Milan could revive their interest in Chelsea midfielder Deco, with Barcelona winger Alexander Hleb - who was due to arrive at the San Siro on loan - set to sign for his former club Stuttgart.
Full story: Daily Mail

Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth could be set for a return to the Premier League with Fulham prepared to pay £2m for the 24-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle have accepted a £9m bid from Wolfsburg for 24-year-old striker Obafemi Martins.
Full story: The Times

Everton are interested in signing 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth had hoped to sign Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic but the 21-year-old's club Hadjuk Split are not happy with the £5.5m fee being spread over three years.
Full story: Various

Celtic are interested in signing Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon for £2m. (Daily Mirror)

Sheffield United want goalkeeper Nicky Weaver to replace Paddy Kenny, who faces a two-year ban after failing a drugs test.
Full story: The Sun

QPR, Leicester and Crystal Palace are all vying to sign 24-year-old striker Leroy Lita who is available on a free transfer after leaving Reading. Full story: Daily Express


OTHER GOSSIP
Kevin Keegan could be in line for yet another return to Newcastle as manager - if a Dubai tycoon succeeds with a £100m takeover of the club.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he failed to get the best out of Dimitar Berbatov last season and has warned their Premier League rivals that there is more to come from the Bulgarian striker.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says winning the Premier League title is more important than the Champions League for the west London club.
Full story: Daily Star

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill believe the Midlands club need to sign five new players before the start of the season.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea have moved to secure midfielder Joe Cole and defender Ashley Cole on long-term contracts, while strikers Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka are also set to sign new deals. (Daily Mirror)


AND FINALLY
Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy has revealed the club have turned to the Pilates fitness system in their preparations for the new season.
Full story: The Sun
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Gutted about Alonso :(
 
BBC Transfer Gossip said:
Tottenham striker Darren Bent has seemingly launched a scathing attack on his chairman Daniel Levy with the help of social network site Twitter. (Various)

It appears the 25-year-old has become a little frustrated with his desired move to Sunderland currently stuttering.

"This is the longest day in the world because I can't wait to get started," a tweet purportedly posted by Bent is reported to have read.

"Why can't anything be simple. It's so frustrating hanging round."
Full story: The Times

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is holding out for £30m following Xabi Alonso's transfer request, with Real Madrid having already offered £24m.
Full story: The Guardian

Manchester United will launch a £35m bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery in two weeks.
Full story: The Sun

Mark Hughes is set to offer £22m for Joleon Lescott, with Everton so far unwilling to release their defender to Manchester City. (Daily Express)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi, with the Italian star valued at around £30m.
Full story: The Independent

It looks like a busy time for the Gunners with St Etienne's defensive midfielder Blaise Matuidi being lined up for a move, while midfield legend Patrick Vieira is set to return and be his mentor.
Full story: Daily Mail

Liverpool are keen on signing Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
Full story: The Independent

Having signed Southampton striker Stern John, Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Derby defender Claude Davis. (Daily Star)

Portsmouth are close to signing Australian striker Mark Viduka on a one-year deal after they failed to get Croatia's Nikola Kalinic.
Full story: Daily Mail

Ipswich boss Roy Keane may splash out £1m for Watford's Hungarian forward Tamas Priskin. (Daily Mail)

QPR have signed Italian striker Alessandro Pellicori on a three-year deal after a successful trial.
Full story: Sky Sports

West Brom have offered £1.5m for Real Betis winger David Odonkor. (The Sun)


OTHER GOSSIP
Everton skipper Phil Neville has criticised Manchester City's chase of defender Joleon Lescott, with Mark Hughes about to table a third offer.

"There are ways and means of doing things, and Everton do it the right way," Neville says.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has taken his players for a two-day pre-season mission on an army boot camp in Colchester.

"It was hard work and the players are tired but I think they enjoyed it and their attitude was spot on," Keane says.
Full story: Daily Telegraph


AND FINALLY
Man City boss Mark Hughes is refusing to get embroiled in any mind games with Sir Alex Ferguson. The United manager was recently unhappy with the Carlos Tevez poster erected in the city centre with the message: 'Welcome to Manchester'.

"It was just a bit of fun. I didn't get too het up but Sir Alex did," Hughes says.
Full story: The Guardian
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BBC Transfer Gossip said:
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is to use the £30m generated from the sale of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid to make a bid for Spain striker David Villa.
Full story: The Sun

And Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani could be signed for £15m if, as expected, Alonso completes his move to Spain.
Full story: Daily Mail

Everton have made a bid for Arsenal centre-half Philippe Senderos, hinting that they have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sell defender Joleon Lescott.
Full story: Daily Mirror

City have made a £22m take-it-or-leave-it offer to Everton for Lescott, and will go for Newcastle's Sebastien Bassong or Alex of Chelsea if the answer is no.
Full story: Daily Mail

Everton are so keen to keep Lescott at Goodison Park that even a bid approaching £30m would be turned down.
Full story: The Independent

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo is preparing to demand a transfer so that he can force a switch to Chelsea, who have had a bid of £14m plus Claudio Pizarro rejected.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is set to stay at Anfield after Barcelona, who were interested in the Argentine, ruled out any more big-name signings this summer following the capture of Zlatan Ibrahimovich.
Full story: Daily Star

Portsmouth have not given up hope of signing Hajduk Split striker Nikola Kalinic despite talks breaking down this week when Pompey insisted on paying the fee over six years. The 21-year-old is now talking to Porto.
Full story: The Sun

However Blackburn are trying to hijack Porto's attempts to sign Kalinic, and are rushing through a £6m offer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that midfielder Patrick Vieira could make a shock return to the club.
Various

And Wenger is ready to splash the cash following the sales of Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure to Manchester City, with Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh (£6m), St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi (£6m) and Roma forward Mirko Vucinic on the list of targets. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham will find out next week if they will be able to sign former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, who is now at Barcelona.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United are preparing a £3.5m offer for Bursaspor striker Sercan Yildirm.
Full story: Daily Star

Hull are hoping to complete a deal for Newcastle full-back Habib Beye next week.
Full story: Daily Mail

Portsmouth are close to signing Australian striker Mark Viduka from Newcastle. (The Times)

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is in talks with Sporting Gijon about a £2m deal for midfielder Michel. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester City's Brazalian star Robinho has revealed how he tried to persuade manager Mark Hughes not to sell compatriot Elano to Galatasaray.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has fallen out with Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc after the Frenchman claimed that the Black Cats are not a big enough club for striker Marouane Chamakh.
Full story: Daily Mail


AND FINALLY
Not content with splashing the cash on the Premier League's great and good this summer, Manchester City are also spending lavishly elsewhere. Apparently, £2m was spent on setting up the club website.
Full story: Daily Mail
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BBC Transfer Gossip said:
Manchester United are about to tell Valencia to name their price for midfielder David Silva.
Full story: News of the World

And United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will enquire about Silva and striker David Villa when Valencia arrive at Old Trafford for Wednesday's friendly.
Full story: The People

Manchester United are also preparing a £35m offer for Atletico Madrid's striker Sergio Aguero.
Full story: Sunday Express

Everton defender Joleon Lescott is set to hand in a transfer request to force through his £22m move to Manchester City.
Full story: News of the World

Sunderland are preparing a double transfer swoop for Tottenham's David Bentley and Michael Dawson.
Full story: The People

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to call off the propsosed £7m deal for Gremio midfielder Douglas Costa because of concerns about the 18-year-old's private life.
Full story: News of the World

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been told to spend an extra £1m if he wants to land Spurs striker Darren Bent. The Black Cats have already offered £14m. (The People)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is resigned to losing midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. (Sunday Express)

After missing out on former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp could try and bid for Bayern Munich skipper Mark van Bommel.
Full story: News of the World

Chelsea midfielder Deco says he has turned down an offer from Inter Milan to see out his contract at Stamford Bridge. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea could renew their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart if the Spanish giants reduce the Dutchman's price. (The People)

And the Blues are set to complete the signing of AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo early next week, if striker Claudio Pizarro moves in the opposite direction.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Aston Villa will make a £5m bid for Blackburn left-back Stephen Warnock next week.
Full story: News of the World

Arsenal are closing in on 23-year-old PSV midfielder Ibrahim Afellay, who is valued at £7m. (The People)

Blackburn want to sign Manchester City striker Benjani, after missing out on Tottenham's Peter Crouch and Kamel Ghilas of Celta Vigo.
Full story: News of the World

Portsmouth, though, are also in the hunt for Benjani as they desperately try and find a replacement for Crouch. (The People)

Fulham and Wolves are battling it out for Southampton's England under-21 midfielder Adam Lallana.
Full story: News of the World

Aston Villa and Blackburn are among the teams chasing Newcastle defender Habib Beye.
Full story: The People

Everton are in pole position to land Valencia right-back Miguel.
Full story: News of the World

Fulham want to sign Arsenal striker Carlos Vela on loan should the Gunners make a serious offer for centre-half Brede Hangeland.
Full story: The People

Bolton boss Gary Megson wants to sign Hoffenheim full-back Andreas Beck but could face competition from Fiorentina.
Full story: News of the World

Middlesbrough have beaten Sheffield United to the signing of Reading striker Leroy Lita on a free transfer.
Full story: The People


OTHER GOSSIP
Manchester City's summer spending spree has seen their annual wage bill has doubled in two years to £100m a year.
Full story: News of the World

However, their dealings in the transfer market and their pursuit of Everton defender Joleon Lescott has angered Toffees boss David Moyes. "It is about showing respect - and we are not being shown that," he says.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Alan Shearer seems to have given up hope of becoming Newcastle manager on a permanent basis. The former England and Magpies striker has gone on his holidays to Portugal and has no plans to return before the new season starts.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

And Shearer has confirmed to the BBC that he will be with them on the Match Of The Day sofa, rather than the dug-out, when Newcastle begin their Championship campaign.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

A South African diamond billionaire is the latest potential buyer linked with Newcastle. The diamond prospector, who was discovered by former chairman Sir John Hall, has expressed an interest in meeting the asking price. (Sunday Express)

Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira will make a shock return to Arsenal this week, and has been lined up by the club's hierarchy as a long-term successor to manager Arsene Wenger.
Full story: The People

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole is to sign a new contract within the next two weeks which will keep him at the club until 2014 and give him earnings of more than £100,000-a-week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
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BBC Transfer Gossip said:
Chelsea will go on a £100m spending spree this week and hope to sign AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo, Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero.
Full story: Daily Mail

Or Chelsea will be priced out of the market and miss out on the signing of Ribery as well as Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. (The Telegraph)

606: DEBATE
Who should replace Alonso if he leaves?
Liverpool have been warned by Valencia that their star forward David Villa is "priceless" and will not be joining the Premier League club.
Full story: The Sun

The Reds, meanwhile, are refusing to budge on their £30m valuation of midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is wanted by Real Madrid. (Daily Star)

Liverpool have made a last-ditch attempt to keep Alonso, with Reds manager Rafael Benitez insisting he wants the Spaniard to stay at the club. (Daily Mirror)

But Alonso looks destined to leave after Liverpool's managing director Christian Purslow met his Real Madrid counterpart Jose Angel Sanchez in Barcelona to complete negotiations.
Full story: The Telegraph

Manchester City are expected to make an improved £20m offer for Everton defender Joleon Lescott.
Full story: Daily Star

Or Manchester City are set to withdraw their interest in Lescott and will instead pursue Chelsea centre-back Alex.
Full story: The Times

Everton have been offered Toulouse right back Albin Ebondo after missing out on the signing of Kyle Naughton, who has joined Tottenham from Sheffield United.
Full story: The Times

Tottenham will offer £10m to Chelsea for midfielder Joe Cole. (Daily Mirror)

But Tottenham look like they will be beaten to the signature of Newcastle United defender Sebastien Bassong by big-spending Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

Spurs striker Darren Bent is expected to complete a £12m move to Sunderland this week.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful of beating Tottenham to the £750,000 signing of former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira from Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Express

But Arsenal have had their £5m bid for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh dismissed as "ridiculous" by club president Jean-Louis Triaud. (Daily Mirror)

The Gunners are expected to sell defender Philippe Senderos, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, to Everton for £6m. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham are interested in Toulouse's £12m-rated midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Full story: The Times

Spurs are also keeping tabs on Brazilian midfielder Sandro, who plays for Internacional.
Full story: The Times

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is hopeful of signing Manchester City striker Benjani and Hajduk Split forward Nikola Kalinic for a combined £11m.
Full story: The Sun

Birmingham are set to secure the loan signing of Arsenal defender Armand Traore. (The Independent)

The Blues have also been linked with Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel and Aston Villa's Craig Gardner. (The Independent)

Hull City are not prepared to meet Newcastle United's valuation of £4m for defender Habib Beye.
Full story: The Times

But Aston Villa are also keen on Beye and could launch a bid for the 31-year-old Senegal player.
Full story: The Sun

Villa will also battle it out with Inter Milan for Real Madrid's £16m-rated midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Full story: Daily Mail

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is also monitoring Portsmouth defensive duo Sylvain Distin and Sol Campbell. (The Independent)

Hull have made a £3m bid for Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjano. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth and England keeper David James has pledged his future to the south-coast club, despite interest from Tottenham.
Full story: The Sun

Leeds have slapped a £8m price tag on star midfielder Fabian Delph, who is wanted by Manchester City and Everton.
Full story: The Sun

Fulham are watching Kalmar FF midfielder Rasmus Elm and are preparing a £2.5m bid.
Full story: The Times

But Everton are also keen on the Swedish international midfielder and may outbid Fulham with £3m. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham have inquired about Sampdoria midfielder Daniele Dessena.
Full story: The Sun

Newcastle midfielder Geremi is keen on move to Turkish side Besiktas (Daily Mail)

Lyon defender John Mensah has been offered to Sunderland and Portsmouth.
Full story: The Times

Wolves are preparing a bid for towering Rapid Vienna striker Stefan Maierholer. (Daily Mail)

Ipswich manager Roy Keane will make an improved £1m bid for Watford striker Tamas Priskin. (Daily Mirror)

Reading are planning a £2m bid for Doncaster centre-back Matt Mills. (Daily Mirror)


OTHER GOSSIP
Burnley manager Owen Coyle has revealed the Premier League new boys have only £16m to spend on new signings and player salaries this season. (Daily Mirror)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says the club's unfashionable image is frustrating him in his bid to sign better quality players. (Daily Express)


AND FINALLY
Los Angeles Galaxy and England midfielder David Beckham is to star alongside governor of California and former actor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a television advertisement to promote tourism in the American state.
The Sun

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo's new mansion in Spain will cost £8m and boasts 36 rooms.
The Sun
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