The January 2010 Transfer Rumours Thread

[devilsadvocate]

Sol Campbell set for £20,000 a week Arsenal return after reserves run-out
Sol Campbell will complete a shock £20,000-a-week return to Arsenal in the next few days. He will sign for them on a free transfer until the end of the season

£20k a week DA

Hope they go bankrupt.
Gaylords.

[devilsadvocate]

SPURS CLOSE IN ON SANDRO
Tottenham could be close to making their first signing of the January transfer window having agreed personal terms in principle with Internacional midfielder Sandro.
The 20-year-old Brazilian will cost Spurs in the region of £6million.

There are good reports on this bloke, but I fear he could be another Lucas.

Providing we only pay 6m for him, fine. But if he looks even half as bad as Leiva, we better loan him out to Yoevill ASAP.

[johntheclaret]

SPURS CLOSE IN ON SANDRO
Tottenham could be close to making their first signing of the January transfer window having agreed personal terms in principle with Internacional midfielder Sandro.
The 20-year-old Brazilian will cost Spurs in the region of £6million.

There are good reports on this bloke, but I fear he could be another Lucas.

Providing we only pay 6m for him, fine. But if he looks even half as bad as Leiva, we better loan him out to Yoevill ASAP.

You live in a different world to me mate

[devilsadvocate]

You live in a different world to me mate

In hindsight, that is a ridiculous comment.

I just look at it in comparison to Keane 12m, Pavlyuchenko 14m, Bentley 15m etc.

What a waste of money.

[johntheclaret]

Sol Campbell set for £20,000 a week Arsenal return after reserves run-out
Sol Campbell will complete a shock £20,000-a-week return to Arsenal in the next few days. He will sign for them on a free transfer until the end of the season

£20k a week DA

Hope they go bankrupt.
Gaylords.

I heard Arry offered only £6m for him but he said he didn't want to take a step backwards from Notts Co

[devilsadvocate]

Sol Campbell set for £20,000 a week Arsenal return after reserves run-out
Sol Campbell will complete a shock £20,000-a-week return to Arsenal in the next few days. He will sign for them on a free transfer until the end of the season

£20k a week DA

Hope they go bankrupt.
Gaylords.

I heard Arry offered only £6m for him but he said he didn't want to take a step backwards from Notts Co

I heard scumball only ever walks backwards - in the hope of getting it in the bum.

[johntheclaret]

You live in a different world to me mate

In hindsight, that is a ridiculous comment.

I just look at it in comparison to Keane 12m, Pavlyuchenko 14m, Bentley 15m etc.

What a waste of money.

Sad thing is, it's not a ridiculous thing to say when you are a Spurs, Liverpool, City, Chavski etc, only when you are a claret

[johntheclaret]

TOFFEES CONFIRM NEILL EXIT

Everton defender Lucas Neill is to join Turkish club Galatasaray after this weekend's Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

The 31-year-old defender only agreed a one-year deal with the Toffees in September after becoming a free agent when his contract ended at West Ham in the summer, making 15 appearances.

The Australia international admitted he had not been expecting to leave Goodison Park

[johntheclaret]

PULIS KEEN TO TIE UP JAMES DEAL
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hoping to sign England goalkeeper David James in time for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool

[johntheclaret]

STURRIDGE COSTS BLUES £3.5MILLION

Chelsea must pay Manchester City an initial £3.5m for Daniel Sturridge, but it could rise to £7m

[devilsadvocate]

TOFFEES CONFIRM NEILL EXIT

Everton defender Lucas Neill is to join Turkish club Galatasaray after this weekend's Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

The 31-year-old defender only agreed a one-year deal with the Toffees in September after becoming a free agent when his contract ended at West Ham in the summer, making 15 appearances.

The Australia international admitted he had not been expecting to leave Goodison Park

I'm not sure this is a great move for Neill in the lead up to a World Cup. Moving countries, moving teams and getting used to a new league is a huge disruption. Linking up with the great man Harry may make it a bit easier.

I love the crowds in Turkish football. The Besiktas fans were amazing in their games against Chelski a couple of seasons back.

[johntheclaret]

TOFFEES CONFIRM NEILL EXIT

Everton defender Lucas Neill is to join Turkish club Galatasaray after this weekend's Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

The 31-year-old defender only agreed a one-year deal with the Toffees in September after becoming a free agent when his contract ended at West Ham in the summer, making 15 appearances.

The Australia international admitted he had not been expecting to leave Goodison Park

I'm not sure this is a great move for Neill in the lead up to a World Cup. Moving countries, moving teams and getting used to a new league is a huge disruption. Linking up with the great man Harry may make it a bit easier.

I love the crowds in Turkish football. The Besiktas fans were amazing in their games against Chelski a couple of seasons back.

One crazy bunch of mother ****

[nuggety goodness]

PULIS KEEN TO TIE UP JAMES DEAL
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hoping to sign England goalkeeper David James in time for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool

why? would he be the number 2 or 3? Sorensen is a gun and Simonsen isn't bad either, how old is James? 40 odd?

[johntheclaret]

PULIS KEEN TO TIE UP JAMES DEAL
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hoping to sign England goalkeeper David James in time for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool

why? would he be the number 2 or 3? Sorensen is a gun and Simonsen isn't bad either, how old is James? 40 odd?

Good point NG. James is one of those keepers who is brilliant one minute and a liability the next. Much like Jensen at Burnley.

[nuggety goodness]

PULIS KEEN TO TIE UP JAMES DEAL
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hoping to sign England goalkeeper David James in time for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool

why? would he be the number 2 or 3? Sorensen is a gun and Simonsen isn't bad either, how old is James? 40 odd?

Good point NG. James is one of those keepers who is brilliant one minute and a liability the next. Much like Jensen at Burnley.

waste of money, we should be looking at strikers who can score goals consistently, dunno why we let Kitson go, he looked ok. Beattie needs to get more game time too...

[johntheclaret]

PULIS KEEN TO TIE UP JAMES DEAL
Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hoping to sign England goalkeeper David James in time for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool

why? would he be the number 2 or 3? Sorensen is a gun and Simonsen isn't bad either, how old is James? 40 odd?

Good point NG. James is one of those keepers who is brilliant one minute and a liability the next. Much like Jensen at Burnley.

waste of money, we should be looking at strikers who can score goals consistently, dunno why we let Kitson go, he looked ok. Beattie needs to get more game time too...

Forget Beattie. He will be gone by the end of January. Rumours around here are that Blackburn will make a bid for him. He is an ex-b4st4rd and had a good time with them before

[johntheclaret]

NO BID FOR BEN FOSTER - REDKNAPP
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has denied making a bid for Man United keeper Ben Foster.

BENITEZ STILL LOOKING TO ADD TO SQUAD
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hopes to strengthen his side before the end of January.

TOFFEES SWEET ON NORWEGIAN
Everton are lining up a move for Molde's Norwegian defender Knut Olav Rindaroy.

MICHAEL ESSIEN OUT OF AFRICAN NATIONS
Chelsea's Michael Essien is out of the African Nations Cup and could miss at least a month.

NO OVERSEAS MOVE FOR WILSHERE
Arsene Wenger has ruled out allowing Jack Wilshere to move overseas on loan.

AMR ZAKI MAKES HULL LOAN MOVE
Former Wigan striker Amr Zaki has joined Hull on loan until the end of the season.

BARCA 'CONVINCED' GUARDIOLA WILL STAY
Barcelona have shrugged off speculation linking Pep Guardiola with Manchester United.

BRUCE WON'T SELL KENWYNE JONES
Steve Bruce has no intention of sanctioning a swap involving Kenwyne Jones and Ryan Babel.

POMPEY GIVEN TV CASH INCENTIVE
Portsmouth will receive their latest instalment of TV revenue if they get their finances in order.

SORENSEN COMMITTED TO STOKE
Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has pledged his future to Stoke after talks with Tony Pulis.

O'NEILL ACCEPTS GARDNER CAN GO
Martin O'Neill will be sad to see Birmingham target Craig Gardner leave Aston Villa.

NEILL COMPLETES GALATASARAY SWITCH
Lucas Neill has finalised his move from Everton to Turkish giants Galatasaray.

VAN DER SCHAAF SET FOR BRONDBY RETURN
Burnley have confirmed Remco van der Schaaf is set to rejoin Brondby on a long-term loan.

VENUS: BIG MONEY COULD BUY McGEADY
Mark Venus says Aiden McGeady could yet be sold by Celtic - but only for the right price.

DONCASTER REJECT BRIAN STOCK BID
Doncaster have turned down a bid from League One Southampton for skipper Brian Stock.

HAMBURG - NO BIDS FOR DEMEL
Hamburg are yet to receive a bid for reported Sunderland target Guy Demel.

TREMBLING CLOSE TO NEW INVESTMENT
Peter Trembling is confident of securing investment in Notts County this week.

BAYERN EYE SPRING RIBERY TALKS
Bayern Munich plan to sit down with Franck Ribery to discuss his future in early March.

SIMUNOVIC HANDED SWANS TRIAL
Swansea have given a trial to Sweden Under-21 international striker Mario Simunovic.

NICK CARLE SET FOR PALACE EXIT
Crystal Palace midfielder Nick Carle is in talks over a move to Chinese side Shaanxi Chanba.

NEVILLE: FINANCES NOT OUR BUSINESS
Gary Neville say Man Utd's players won't be affected by discontent over the club's finances.

RAMS EYEING CAMPBELL EXTENSION
Derby hope they will be able to extend DJ Campbell's loan spell from Leicester.

THORVALDSSON KEEN ON ROYALS STAY
On-loan Reading striker Gunnar Thorvaldsson is eyeing a permanent deal at the Madejski.

LAMPARD WANTS JOE COLE TO STAY
Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea's hierarchy to do all they can to keep Joe Cole.

MOSES READY FOR PREMIER STEP
Crystal Palace's Victor Moses would jump at the chance to join a Premier League club.

BETTEGA STANDS BEHIND FERRARA
Juventus deputy director general Roberto Bettega reiterated his support for coach Ciro Ferrara.

BREWERS SWOOP FOR THOMPSON
Burton have signed Barnsley centre-half O'Neil Thompson on a month's loan.

BENFICA WANT GOMES TO STAY
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus insists Nuno Gomes is in his plans despite talk of a move.

TERRORS BLOCK BID FOR KENNETH
Dundee United have rejected a reported £75,000 bid from Blackpool for Garry Kenneth.

PRESTON REWARD YOUNGSTER
Preston have handed young defender Conor McLaughlin a professional two-and-a-half year deal.

FIORENTINA REACH BOLATTI DEAL
Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Porto for Argentinian midfielder Mario Bolatti.

ZARATE PLANS LAZIO STAY
Lazio striker Mauro Zarate has dismissed rumours linking him with a return to England.

SVAERD CLOSE TO RODA SWITCH
Roda JC are said to be close to signing former Arsenal youngster Sebastian Svaerd.

CRUYFF: CANALES SHOULD STAY FOR NOW
Johan Cruyff has warned Sergio Canales of the risks of leaving Racing Santander too young.

PELLEGRINO GETS BHOYS TRIAL
Perth Glory midfielder Adriano Pellegrino is set for a trial stint at Celtic.

SOLANO TRAINING WITH MAGPIES
Veteran winger Nolberto Solano could be set to make an emotional return to Newcastle.

ADKINS TARGETS NEW DEFENDER
**** manager Nigel Adkins is to step up his search for a new defender.

LOANEES RETURN TO RAMS
Mark Dudley, Greg Mills and Henrik Ojamaa have returned to Derby following loan spells.

ZAKI JOINS TIGERS - REPORT
Amr Zaki has joined Hull City on a loan deal according to reports.

BIRMINGHAM BID FOR GARDNER
Birmingham City have had a £3million bid for Craig Gardner rejected by Aston Villa

[Bully]

good in a way that essien is out for chelsea. when we play them and hes playing he destroys us and we play them in 2 weeks. so hope hes out till just after the game at the bridge

[RoosterMarty]

good in a way that essien is out for chelsea. when we play them and hes playing he destroys us and we play them in 2 weeks. so hope hes out till just after the game at the bridge

I hate wishing injury on players but I wouldn't mind if he missed the World Cup too.

[devilsadvocate]

Sol Campbell set for £20,000 a week Arsenal return after reserves run-out
Sol Campbell will complete a shock £20,000-a-week return to Arsenal in the next few days. He will sign for them on a free transfer until the end of the season

£20k a week DA

Hope they go bankrupt.
Gaylords.

I heard Arry offered only £6m for him but he said he didn't want to take a step backwards from Notts Co

I heard scumball only ever walks backwards - in the hope of getting it in the bum.

I wasn't lying about Scumball: