Summer Transfers 2009

All the lastest tranfer news and reviews....

Wolves have bolstered their goalkeeping options for the new season after signing Marcus Hahnemann on a free transfer from Reading.
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has hinted that he could be interested in a reunion with manager Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea.The Italy international's agent, Andrea D'Amico, recently revealed his client's 'distress' at Ancelotti's move to Stamford Bridge.D'Amico, though, insisted that tough-tackling Gattuso, who joined Milan in 1999, did not want to bring to an end his time at the San Siro.But Gattuso has now indicated that, despite having two years remaining on this contract with the Serie A giants, he could be interested in a switch to England."I like the Premier League. The Premier League is the best league for me, for my characteristics," he said in the Daily Mirror."I don't know what will happen. I have been at AC Milan a long time and it's not easy to go away, but we'll have to see."Chelsea are a big, big team but working with Ancelotti is a good feeling. We have worked together for eight years and he is for me a second father."He is a great person, and a great manager."

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Bayern Munich have admitted to making an approach for Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa.
One for you Medley about Arsenal...
Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen has claimed he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday ahead of his proposed move to the Premier League. Reports have strongly linked Vermaelen with a switch to the Gunners in recent weeks, although manager Arsene Wenger has yet to comment on the speculation.The Belgium international's agent recently suggested an agreement was close, with a four-year contract said to be on the table.Vermaelen has explained how he plans to head to North London at the end of this week as he looks to tie up a reported £10million switch."The signature is not there yet, but everything is in order," Vermaelen told Gazet van Antwerpen.
Reports emanating from Spain suggest David Villa has opted to sign for Real Madrid over joining either Manchester United or Chelsea.
Zinedine Zidane has stressed that Real Madrid will do their utmost to secure the services of MunichBayern midfielder Franck Ribery. Reports suggest a £70million bid could be in the offing.
And hot off the press one for Troty....
Roque Santa Cruz admits there is a possibility no club will trigger his buy-out clause this summer. The Blackburn striker is wanted my Manchester City, but the Blues have so far refused to match his £20million valuation

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent claims a 'very important team' has made contact about the Arsenal striker, but there has been no interest from Chelsea or Manchester United.
Manchester City have confirmed a deal has been agreed to allow goalkeeper Joe Hart to join Birmingham City on a season-long loan deal.
Real Madrid star Iker Casillas has rejected speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has revealed he would be interested in signing Newcastle United striker Michael Owen if a deal is 'viable'.
Cardiff City have accepted a bid from Birmingham City for Roger Johnson, with the defender now set for talks with the Premier League new boys. The fee is expected to be £5million.
Tevez to Man City????
Glen Johnston to Liverpool from Portsmouth for £17m!

Stoke City are in talks with West Ham over a deal for striker Dean Ashton. Interesting one this one; the guy's clearly a class act when fit but getting him on the pitch has been a problem over the past couple of years.
The Catalan press are reporting that Barcelona are preparing a 45million euros bid for Valencia striker David Villa, which could open the door for Samuel Eto'o to leave Camp Nou for the Premier League this summer
Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton insists the departure of striker Roque Santa Cruz to Manchester City will not have a detrimental effect on the squad. Rovers have been linked with a possible swoop for Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo, who plays alongside Santa Cruz for Paraguay at international level.
Inter Milan centre-back Nicolas Burdisso has denied speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea this summer after reports in Italy claimed the Serie A champions had included the defender in a swap offer for Blues' Portugal international Ricardo Carvalho.
Carlos Tevez's adviser Kia Joorabchian has hinted Manchester City are in pole position to sign the Argentina international, although Chelsea and another mystery club are also in the running.
Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas, who is quoted as hitting out at the Gunners' 'impotence' and suggesting he would not be against the possibility of a move to Real Madrid.

There are a number of interesting stories in this morning's newspapers. According to the Daily Star, Stoke are looking to sign Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.
Another story in the tabloids is that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has offered Nani to Wigan in exchange for Antonio Valencia. Surely thats a load of bull****
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is interested in Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell.
Bayern Munich have once again insisted that in-demand midfielder Franck Ribery is not for sale at any price.
Hull City boss Phil Brown has told Sky Sports News that the Tigers are serious about their attempt to bring Michael Owen to the KC Stadium.
Birmingham City remain optimistic midfielder Lee Bowyer will complete a permanent move from West Ham United to St Andrews.
Valencia have not received any offers for striker David Villa, according to a club spokesman, with the Spain international a reported target of Barcelona and Manchester United, although Real Madrid appear to have ended their interest in the forward

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has confirmed the Serie A giants are interested in signing Emmanuel Adebayor
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has given up on his pursuit of Bolton forward Kevin Davies.
Robin van Persie has rejected speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal insisting he wants to stay at the club.
Alvaro Arbeloa's agent claims the Liverpool defender is keen to leave Anfield to join Real Madrid
Barcelona star Xavi insists he would not have wanted Cristiano Ronaldo to move to the Camp Nou because the European champions do not need players who 'fill gossip magazines'. Ouch.
Sky sources understand that Antonio Valencia's move to Manchester United from Wigan is 'imminent', with a fee in the region of £16million said to have been agreed.
Sky Sources understand Manchester City have made a £25million bid to Barcelona for striker Samuel Eto'o.

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Todays latest news......
Arsenal have confirmed that Robin van Persie has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
There is plenty of speculation as ever in this morning's newspapers with the Daily Mirror claiming Manchester United are ready to move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. <!-- s:o --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_surprised.gif" alt="" title="Surprised" /><!-- s:o -->
Lionel Messi has called on Barcelona to sign Javier Mascherano and Cesc Fabregas this summer.
Fulham have now entered the race to sign Swedish goal machine Marcus Berg from Dutch club Groningen.
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey is confident of finalising a season-long loan deal for Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne.
Porto defender Bruno Alves admits he is tempted by a move to the Premier League with Chelsea said to be chasing the highly-rated defender.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is refusing to comment on speculation linking him with a move for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton. The Scot is also adamant he has no plans to sign former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune even though he is training with the club.
Wantaway Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong claims he is being tracked by Arsenal and a number of clubs in the Premier League and abroad.
Jason Scotland's agent expects the Swansea City striker to sign for Wigan Athletic rather than Hull City
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is still waiting to discuss the future of Samuel Eto'o and confirmed negotiations are ongoing to sign Valencia striker David Villa.
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Sam Allardyce says he is prepared to give veteran striker Christian Vieri time to earn a contract at Blackburn Rovers.
Sky Sports News understands Everton and Tottenham Hotspur have made a bid for Sheffield United duo Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker.
Bolton boss Gary Megson is confident he will have signed three new players before the end of the week, with South Korean starlet Lee Chung-yong, Aston Villa's Zat Knight and Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde reportedly in the final stages of negotiations.
Skysports.com understands Birmingham have tabled a bid for Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson.
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