Transfer Rumour Mill 2010/11

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Couldn't find a topic on all the transfer rumours so here goes

Palermo confirm Lucas bid
But Italians have not offered the reported fee of £5million
Palermo have confirmed that an offer has been made for Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva but they insist that they have not bid the reported fee of €6million (£5m).

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Scharner in Liverpool link
Hodgson an admirer of versatile Austrian
Paul Scharner's agent has revealed a transfer to Liverpool would be a 'dream move' amid reports he is due to discuss a possible free transfer to Merseyside.
New Reds boss Roy Hodgson is thought to be an admirer of the versatile 30-year-old, who left Wigan after his contract expired at the end of last season.

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Remy keen on Hammers move
Nice ready to sell striker for the right price
Loic Remy has confirmed he would be interested in joining West Ham United with Nice prepared to sell for the right price.
Skysports.com revealed earlier this month that the Hammers had increased their bid for Remy to €13.5million (£11.1million) as new manager Avram Grant seeks to improve his squad.

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Aguero eyes Chelsea move
Argentina striker 'excited' by Blues
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has fuelled rumours of a possible move to Stamford Bridge, saying the thought of a future with Chelsea 'excites' him.
Aguero, 22, has been linked with a number of high-profile clubs in the summer transfer window following his rise to fame at Atletico Madrid.

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Blackpool to bag Israeli
Holloway to make Keinan his first addition
Skysports.com understands Blackpool are poised to sign Israel international Dekel Keinan.
Keinan, who is currently plying his trade with Maccabi Haifa, is believed to have been on trial at Bloomfield Road.
The 25-year-old is understood to have impressed Pool boss Ian Holloway and he is now ready to make the central defender his first signing of the summer.

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Here's one for DA

Bruce will wait on Campbell
Sunderland boss not expecting swift response
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is not expecting a swift response from Sol Campbell over a possible switch to the Stadium of Light.
The veteran centre-back is available as a free agent after his short-term contract with Arsenal expired and he is on the lookout for a new club.
Celtic have also shown an interest in the former England international who has now held initial discussions with both the Bhoys and the Black Cats.

[devilsadvocate]

Here's one for DA

Bruce will wait on Campbell
Sunderland boss not expecting swift response
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is not expecting a swift response from Sol Campbell over a possible switch to the Stadium of Light.
The veteran centre-back is available as a free agent after his short-term contract with Arsenal expired and he is on the lookout for a new club.
Celtic have also shown an interest in the former England international who has now held initial discussions with both the Bhoys and the Black Cats.

Any chance to abuse scumball mate!

Sol, Sol, wherever you may be
You’re on the verge of lunacy
And we don’t give a **** if you’re hanging from a tree
You Judas **** with HIV.”

You can stick your Sol CAMPbell up your Arse,

You can stick your Sol CAMPbell up your Arse,

You can stick your Sol CAMPbell,

Stick your Sol CAMPbell,

Stick your Sol CAMPbell up your Arse,

Singing we've got Ledley at the back,

Singing we've got Ledley at the back,

Singing we've got Ledley,

We've got Ledley

We've got Ledley at the back.

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Schwarzer keen on Gunners

Sky Sports News understands Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer would be interested in a move to Arsenal.
Arsenal are believed to have made the 37-year-old their top target as they look to bolster their goalkeeping options this summer.
The Gunners have already seen one bid rejected last month by Fulham for the former Middlesbrough shot-stopper, but they remain keen on luring Schwarzer to North London.

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Redknapp eyes Fabiano deal
Spurs boss would love to bring Brazilian to North London

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits he is interested in bringing Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano to the club.
The 29-year-old Sevilla forward impressed during this summer's World Cup and is on Tottenham's wanted list as they look to improve the squad ahead of the new season.
Fabiano has long been linked with a move away from the Spanish club, where he has been for five years, with AC Milan thought to be long-term admirers.

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Black Cats back in for Valdez

Paraguayan ace set for exit
Sunderland have made another enquiry for Borussia Dortmund forward Nelson Valdez, skysports.com understands.
Skysports.comrevealed in May that the 26-year-old was on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs.
Clubs had previously been quoted around £10million, but now it has emerged that he is available for less than half that because of a release clause in his contract.
Valdez impressed at the World Cup finals with Paraguay and the interest from around Europe is growing.
His British representative Barry McIntosh is confident a move will soon be sealed.


His British representative

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Nash set for Stoke switch

Veteran keeper set to sign one-year deal after leaving Everton
Carlo Nash is set to sign for Stoke having joined up with the Potters' pre-season tour.
The 36-year-old goalkeeper is out of contract with his deal at Everton having expired at the end of the season.
Nash has linked up with the Potters in Austria with a view to signing a 12-month contract at the Britannia Stadium.

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Mascherano seeks Inter move

Reds ace happy with Italian interest
Javier Mascherano's agent claims the Liverpool midfielder would be keen on a move to Inter Milan.
Argentina captain Mascherano is reportedly one of Rafa Benitez's top transfer targets for Inter this summer as he looks to be reunited with the midfielder.
Mascherano's future at Anfield has been the subject of speculation for some time and the player's agent Walter Tamer admits he is happy to be linked with Champions League holders Inter.

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Liverpool and Spurs bid for Loic Remy



Liverpool bid for Remy after being alerted of his availability following reports of interest from West Ham and Tottenham, with the 23-year-old French international preferring a move to Anfield according to the Liverpool Echo.

It is said that Hodgson had decided to move quickly in order to beat the two London clubs to the signature of a player who scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 for OGC Nice last season.

OGC Nice's chief executive Patrick Governatori claims both Liverpool and Tottenham have tabled bids of between 14.5 million and 15.5 million euros but it would appear Remy prefers a move to Merseyside.

“It will be a choice between two clubs with big futures," Remy reportedly said at a training session. “I have a slight preference for a prestige club like Liverpool, even though Tottenham are also very, very interesting.”

“Nothing has been decided. Wherever I play, I'll have to fight and work hard to win my place.”

What a disrespectful turd. I hope he goes to Liverpool and rots

[Dogwatcher]

JTC, thanks for these updates.
Great to able to sort the wheat from the chaff.

[johntheclaret]

JTC, thanks for these updates.
Great to able to sort the wheat from the chaff.

Cheers DW.

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City close to Kolarov deal

But Lazio president delivers a contradictory message over left-back
Lazio coach Edy Reja has revealed that left-back Aleksandar Kolarov's move to Manchester City is almost complete.
The Serbia international has been linked with a £17million transfer to Eastlands for several months as reports suggest Roberto Mancini is not convinced by Wayne Bridge.
Reja has previously said that he is expecting Kolarov to be present at pre-season training and that he wants to keep hold of the 24-year-old.
But the Lazio boss has now confessed that a deal with Premier League City is close to being announced.

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Piquionne in Hammers medical

Frenchman set for Upton Park switch
Skysports.com understands Frederic Piquionne is undergoing a medical at West Ham ahead of his move to Upton Park.
As revealed by skysports.com last month West Ham have been leading the chase for the former Portsmouth forward.
Lyon forward Piquionne impressed at Fratton Park last season with 11 goals despite their relegation from the Premier League and he has expressed a desire to return to England
A number of clubs, including West Brom, Fulham and Blackburn had been chasing Piquionne, but West Ham are closing in on his signature after agreeing a fee with Lyon for his services.

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Hammers 'set for Barrera deal'

Mexican winger expected to sign four-year contract at Upton Park
Sky Sports sources understand that West Ham are set to announce the signing of Mexico international Pablo Barrera on Friday afternoon.
New Hammers manager Avram Grant told Sky Sports News on Thursday that the winger was set to arrive at Upton Park if a work permit was secured.
It is now understood that the East London club have gained the neccesary paperwork and Barrera is ready to sign a four-year contract in a £4million switch from UNAM Pumas.
The 23-year-old impressed at this summer's World Cup finals when used as an impact substitute and he could prove a potent weapon in the Premier League.
West Ham announced on Wednesday that they "should be in a position to unveil at least one exciting new signing on Friday".

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SUNDERLAND EYE IRELAND SWOOP

Sunderland have confirmed their interest in midfielder Stephen Ireland but feel his lofty salary means he could be out of the club's reach.
Ireland has been one of Manchester City's most consistent performers in recent seasons, although the vast number of stars in the club's squad restricted him to just 16 league starts last term.

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Piquionne in Hammers medical

Frenchman set for Upton Park switch
Skysports.com understands Frederic Piquionne is undergoing a medical at West Ham ahead of his move to Upton Park.
As revealed by skysports.com last month West Ham have been leading the chase for the former Portsmouth forward.
Lyon forward Piquionne impressed at Fratton Park last season with 11 goals despite their relegation from the Premier League and he has expressed a desire to return to England
A number of clubs, including West Brom, Fulham and Blackburn had been chasing Piquionne, but West Ham are closing in on his signature after agreeing a fee with Lyon for his services.

This bloke was quality last season IMO.
Pity the Spammers will get their dirty hands on him and ruin him.