The January 2010 Transfer Rumours Thread

[Bully]

Jack Wilshire on loan to Burnley from Arsenal. Providing he gets some 1st team game time and after judging what we had on offer on Sunday I would think he could slot straight into our midfield

he has some good quality and looks good for the future also. will be a good loan deal for you guys

[johntheclaret]

Some out of contract players who will become free agents in the summer

Joe Ledley (Cardfiff, 22)
A product of Cardiff’s academy, Ledley has turned down recent contract offers from the Bluebirds, alerting several Premier League clubs to the industrious midfielder’s availability.
Wanted by: Rangers, Birmingham, Wigan

Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal, 29)
The Czech international hasn’t had the best time at the Emirates with the injuries he has suffered but many clubs would love add him to their midfield.
Wanted by: Aston Villa

Jermaine Beckford (Leeds, 26)
Leeds’ striker is in fine form once again in League One, his 16 strikes this term make him joint top goalscorer but he refused to shake manager Simon Grayson's hand when substituted against Southampton recently. Is he on his way out of the door? Wanted by: Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Wolves
Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn, 28)The Norwegian’s left foot is one of the best in the Premier League and his form over the past few years means that there would be a number of potential suitors should Sam Allardyce decide to cash in before he leaves on a free.
Wanted by: Celtic, Birmingham

Paul Scharner (Wigan, 29)
The highly-rated midfielder has been Wigan’s most consistent performer over the past three years but may become a victim of Roberto Martinez’s need to raise funds to buy new players. A very useful utility man, should you need it.
Wanted by: Fulham, Everton, Birmingham

Louis Saha (Everton, 31)
Has rediscovered his scoring touch with 10 goals in 17 appearances for the Toffees this season. Deadly when fit.
Wanted by: Sunderland, Roma, Atletico Madrid and Bordeaux

Adriano (Flamengo, 27)
Give up the Samba life in Brazil to move to the Premier League? Adriano has a number of detractors to prove wrong after his acrimonious departure from Inter Milan, you can be sure he’ll score you goals... but what about the baggage that comes with him?
Wanted by: West Ham, Tottenham

We'll take Scharner, Rosicky and Saha

[johntheclaret]

and you can add to the list above with...

Marouane Chamakh (Bordeaux, 25)
The Morocco striker has been the on-off transfer talk of the past 12 months but his insistence on staying at Bordeaux – where he has six league goals this season – until the summer means it is certain he will leave as a free agent.
Wanted by: Arsenal, Tottenham, Sunderland

Ruud van Nistelrooy(Real Madrid, 33)
He knows the Premier League inside out and is a proven scorer. The Dutch goal-master is being touted around by Real as his time at the Bernabeu comes to an end. Surely his 95 league goals in England must count for something?
Wanted by: Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool

Joe Cole (Chelsea, 28)
Playing regularly again after a long lay-off with a knee injury, Cole is once more proving his doubters wrong. The creative midfielder has expressed his desire to stay at Chelsea but could the lure of a challenge elsewhere – plus great wages to go with it – draw him away?
Wanted by: Tottenham, Manchester City

Adam Johnson (Middlesbrough, 23)
Man-of-the-moment on Teesside, Johnson is Boro’s top goalscorer and the England under 21 star has already been linked with a number of Premier League clubs. Gordon Strachan will have his work cut out to convince the winger that his future lies at the Riverside.
Wanted by: Sunderland, Everton, Wigan

Martin Petrov (Manchester City, 30)
After prolonged absence through injury and then left out after the influx of new players in the summer, the Bulgaria winger is now beginning to show regular displays of his undoubted talent under the new Roberto Mancini regime.
Wanted by: Tottenham

Michael Ballack (Chelsea, 33)
The Germany captain continues to show the willing and ability to put the hard yards in midfield, he can definitely still do it. However, his £120,000-a week wage demands would ward off all but the very richest of clubs.
Wanted by: Bayern Munich

Philippe Senderos (Arsenal, 24)
The Swiss international hasn’t managed to establish himself in Arsene Wenger’s side but his recent loan-spell at AC Milan has convinced the centre-back of the need to move away from the Emirates to enjoy regular first team football.
Wanted by: Bayern Munich, Sunderland

Fabio Aurelio (Liverpool, 30)
Liverpool’s Brazilian left-back enjoyed his first call-up to the international team earlier this year but talks have stalled on a new pay-as-you-play contract which has alerted a number of clubs to his availability.
Wanted by: Manchester City, Valencia.

Christoph Metzelder (Real Madrid, 29)
The Germany international would bring a wealth of experience to the centre of any defence should it require shoring-up. He has only played two matches so far this term for Real Madrid and is resigned to leaving the Bernabeu in the summer.
Wanted by: Everton, Stoke, Blackburn

Juliano Belletti (Chelsea, 33)
The Brazilian has had to reinvent himself during the regime changes at Chelsea, so who’s to say he couldn’t do it again at another club? And which club wouldn’t want a World Cup and Champions League winner?
Wanted by: Fuham, Benfica

David James (Portsmouth, 39)
The most experienced goalkeeper in the Barclays Premier League is desperate to improve his chances of featuring at next summer's World Cup - which will mean a move away from Fratton Park.
Wanted by: Tottenham, Birmingham, Burnley.

Huh...... that's the first I've heard anything about it?

[devilsadvocate]

Nice updates there JTC.

On Calamity James, this one is gathering steam, but the question has to be asked, if he went to any of Spurs, Brum or Burnley, would he be first choice?

I highly doubt it. Definitely not at Spurs. Brum maybe, but Joe Hart is quality and doing a stellar job at present, plus surely Citeh would recall him from loan if he became second choice.
I couldn't see James even replacing the Beast at the Clarets.

On the others, Spurs will happily accept Joe Cole and RVN, but Adriano can jog on.

[johntheclaret]

I dunno DA, Beast's form has been pretty ordinary this season. Admittedly, he hasn't had much protection from the back four, but he has been responsible for his fair share of goals. Two at Liverpool, Villa's equaliser at Turf Moor, Wigan's opener, just to name a few.

[johntheclaret]

Chelsea cleared to make Ribery bid as £45m star refuses to sign new Bayern contract

Bayern Munich will listen to offers for Franck Ribery after it emerged that the France star has ruled out signing a new contract with the German giants. The 26-year-old's agent has given Chelsea the green light to follow up their interest in the winger following categorical denials that Ribery had already signed an agreement to go to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

[johntheclaret]

Tottenham set to end Jamie O'Hara's loan spell at Portsmouth

Harry Redknapp is set to cause more problems for Portsmouth by recalling Jamie O'Hara and loaning him to another Barclays Premier League club

I suspect this has something to do with the fact that Pompey keep missing wages

[johntheclaret]

Sunderland set to take a chance on £4m Tottenham misfit Alan Hutton

Sunderland have rekindled their interest in Tottenham right-back Alan Hutton and are ready to make a £4million bid. The Scotland defender is keen to revive his career in 2010

[johntheclaret]

Spurs on brink of wrapping up £6.5m swoop for Brazilian midfielder Sandro

Brazil midfielder Sandro is understood to have agreed terms with Spurs, but there are a number of obstacles to overcome before he can complete a move from Internacional

[johntheclaret]

Roy Hodgson hoping to seal loan deal for Roma striker Stefano Okaka

Roy Hodgson revealed that Fulham are exploring the possibility of signing Roma's Stefano Okaka on loan. Okaka, 20, started both Europa League matches between the clubs

[johntheclaret]

Celtic keen to give Benni McCarthy an escape route from Blackburn Rovers

Celtic are interested in Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy. He has made it clear that he wants to leave Ewood Park but Blackburn want around £2.5million for him

[devilsadvocate]

Spurs on brink of wrapping up £6.5m swoop for Brazilian midfielder Sandro

Brazil midfielder Sandro is understood to have agreed terms with Spurs, but there are a number of obstacles to overcome before he can complete a move from Internacional

Spurs ITK is that he'll come during summer as a move in Jan could potantially unsettle his World cup ambitions.

Providing Palacios does not pick up an injury, I'm happy with that.

Sansro is touted as being it and a bit, but we've heard that all before about Brazillians who then go on to flop in the premier league.

[devilsadvocate]

Chelsea cleared to make Ribery bid as £45m star refuses to sign new Bayern contract

Bayern Munich will listen to offers for Franck Ribery after it emerged that the France star has ruled out signing a new contract with the German giants. The 26-year-old's agent has given Chelsea the green light to follow up their interest in the winger following categorical denials that Ribery had already signed an agreement to go to Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Ribery in at Chelski would surely spell the end for Joe Cole?
We'll take him thanks.

[nuggety goodness]

and you can add to the list above with...



Christoph Metzelder (Real Madrid, 29)
The Germany international would bring a wealth of experience to the centre of any defence should it require shoring-up. He has only played two matches so far this term for Real Madrid and is resigned to leaving the Bernabeu in the summer.
Wanted by: Everton, Stoke, Blackburn

why would Stoke want another defender. our problem is more around scoring goals, not keeping them out...

[cossi11]

Chelsea have been linked with a move for Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini for £22m, but Sampdoria will only let him leave if the 25-year-old is loaned back to them for the rest of the season.

Birmingham are set to tie up a £2.5m deal for Sporting Gijon's Spanish midfielder Michel, but they have pulled out of a proposed move for Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi.

Manchester City are in advanced discussions with Inter Milan to bring French midfielder Patrick Vieira back to the Premier League.

Celtic are set to boost their SPL title bid with a loan move for Stoke City striker Dave Kitson.

Liverpool's Italian left-back Andrea Dossena will shortly sign for Napoli in a £5m switch.

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been offered a quick return to management - with the Turkish national team.

[JK]

Liverpool's Italian left-back Andrea Dossena will shortly sign for Napoli in a £5m switch.

Which roughly equates to 1£ for every Pie he ate last year

[Bully]

Chelsea have been linked with a move for Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini for £22m, but Sampdoria will only let him leave if the 25-year-old is loaned back to them for the rest of the season.

Birmingham are set to tie up a £2.5m deal for Sporting Gijon's Spanish midfielder Michel, but they have pulled out of a proposed move for Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi.

Manchester City are in advanced discussions with Inter Milan to bring French midfielder Patrick Vieira back to the Premier League.
Celtic are set to boost their SPL title bid with a loan move for Stoke City striker Dave Kitson.

Liverpool's Italian left-back Andrea Dossena will shortly sign for Napoli in a £5m switch.

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been offered a quick return to management - with the Turkish national team.

i will cry if that happens mate

[johntheclaret]

Liverpool's Italian left-back Andrea Dossena will shortly sign for Napoli in a £5m switch.

Which roughly equates to 1£ for every Pie he ate last year

He's in Italy now, meeting Napoli

[johntheclaret]

Stoke City slap £20m price tag on defender Shawcross as big boys circle in January

Ryan Shawcross will set Manchester City, Liverpool or Tottenham back £20m if Stoke decide to sell him. Potters boss Tony Pulis has slapped the staggering price tag on the 22-year-old in a bid to stave off any offers for the central defender. Shawcross returns for tonight’s Premier League clash with Fulham after a one-match suspension

[johntheclaret]

Babel to be a Brum

Birmingham city yesterday kicked off the January transfer sales with an £8m bid for Liverpool's Dutch winger Ryan Babel in the first indication that new owner Carson Yeung is ready to back his manager, Alex McLeish, with significant funds.