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ahgohgoh

22-05-2007, 09:15 PM

Distin quits Man City for fresh challenge

Defender Sylvain Distin has quit Manchester City to seek 'a fresh challenge'.

The stylish French defender has informed Blues officials he will seek a new challenge this summer after five years with the club.

Distin's decision to snub a massive contract offer had been widely expected, even though former boss Stuart Pearce took a risk in letting the 29-year-old see out the last year of his previous deal in the hope of persuading the former Newcastle player to stay.

However, after much deliberation, Distin has opted to leave.

'It has been an incredibly tough decision but in the end, I just feel I want a fresh challenge,' he said.

'I have had five very enjoyable years at City and I wish the club all the best for the future but I want to play somewhere different.

'It is time for a change and it is time for me to move on.'

The news is a blow to City, who are expected to confirm the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as Pearce's successor within the next fortnight.

Distin missed just one Premiership match last season and finished third in City's player of the year poll.

It is thought their contract offer would have made Distin the highest-paid player in the club's history.

However, the centre-back, who formed such a solid defensive partnership with captain Richard Dunne, has privately stressed his decision is not to do with money.

Already half a dozen Premiership clubs have expressed an interest, while extensive talks have also been held with one top continental outfit.

Although Distin is flattered to be courted by the stature of the European club involved, it is almost certain he will stay in England, with Portsmouth the most likely destination.

distin for free

xiaoarc

22-05-2007, 10:40 PM

distin for free

he sure go portsmouth..

Kennedy

22-05-2007, 10:44 PM

Titus Bramble expected to sign for Portsmouth

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=467900&CPID=8&clid=4&lid=&title=REDKNAPP+CLOSES+ON+BRAMBLE

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Defensive Kingpin Titus Bramble otherwise known as F***ing Bramble by Newcastle Fans is expected to sign for Portsmouth soon after rejecting Celtic, Bolton, Manchester City, Birmingham, top European clubs from Spain and Italy.....

so that's it... thumbs down to those who thought nobody want Bramble... :D

yourmother

22-05-2007, 11:22 PM

That same reason why Heskey was brought again and again...

Ronaldo_7

22-05-2007, 11:23 PM

pompey ?

i tot they gt two rock solid DC in Campbell and Primus? haha... why want Titus "the terror" Bramble sia :s22:

xOxMxGx

22-05-2007, 11:24 PM

ahgohgoh

23-05-2007, 12:31 AM

Portsmouth close in on Muntari and Distin

whao all the transfer news from pompey side...

the_ron

23-05-2007, 12:40 AM

not surprising what, with Gaydamak's financial backing i'm sure they're offering big contracts to players

fishercell

23-05-2007, 12:45 AM

top european clubs form spain and italy?? lol
i'm very interested to know which clubs :D

juve? boumsong & bramble combi again? :s13:

thx1138

23-05-2007, 12:49 AM

Simao for Cisse..woohoooo

Benfica keen on Liverpool's Cisse for Simao
http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=40481

dreamer75

23-05-2007, 12:54 AM

Having lost his first team spot at Chelsea, Claude Makelele is considering an exit, and the possibility of joining compatriot Robert Pires at Villarreal.

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=309349

yellowsubmarine

23-05-2007, 01:19 AM

Sulley Muntari Udinese ---> Portsmouth

"It is a fantastic club with class players like Pedro Mendes, Sol Campbell, David James and Kanu "
- Sulley Muntari (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/6681163.stm)

:o

ceLsius

23-05-2007, 01:57 AM

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell.

Sidwell will join The Blues on a free transfer following the expiry of his Royals contract on 1st July.

Jose Mourinho has always been in the box seat to land the former Arsenal trainee, who also interested Newcastle.

Sidwell passed a Chelsea medical this week and will now return to Stamford Bridge for pre-season training at the beginning of July.

Sidwell's signing could be the first of three new signings at Chelsea this summer, with chief executive Peter Kenyon revealing recently that the club are also in the market for a defender and striker.

Weng123

23-05-2007, 01:57 AM

Sheva to Milan ?

It was even on espn sportscentre this week.

TrueBeliever_jh

23-05-2007, 02:12 AM

pompey ?

i tot they gt two rock solid DC in Campbell and Primus? haha... why want Titus "the terror" Bramble sia :s22:
wanna even out the power mah.. :s22:

tsetze

23-05-2007, 02:22 AM

maybe potential of bramble is nt in DC haha, harry saw dat, decided to play him as a winger instead

waitforyou

23-05-2007, 03:31 AM

can try playing him as a DM.

widman01

23-05-2007, 08:23 AM

Steve Sidwell from reading to chelsea for free.
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200705/s1930466.htm

123kidy

23-05-2007, 12:24 PM

Steve Sidwell from reading to chelsea for free.
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200705/s1930466.htm

seems like he's gona be the next scott parker at chelski :D

ahgohgoh

23-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Barca's Eto'o dismisses links to Premiership move

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=432770&cc=4716

kkk no move to arsenal chelsea or man utd

donald83

23-05-2007, 05:30 PM

Ranieri to Man City? Saw that from soccernet.

dreamer75

23-05-2007, 06:01 PM

Tevez offered to Chelsea for 35mil pounds :s13:

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_2143861,00.html

widman01

23-05-2007, 06:51 PM

Tevez offered to Chelsea for 35mil pounds :s13:

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_2143861,00.html

LOL, :s13:

like asking chelsea to pay fine for illegal signing.

Ronaldo_7

23-05-2007, 07:12 PM

maybe potential of bramble is nt in DC haha, harry saw dat, decided to play him as a winger instead
omg winger.... tat time Kalou pass him easily... nw tell him to be winger when he cant run fast FFS ? ha

xiaoarc

23-05-2007, 08:16 PM

distin for free

he sure go portsmouth..

told you so..

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=468162&CPID=8&clid=47&lid=2&title=Distin+plumps+for+Pompey&channel=football_home&

Wryer

23-05-2007, 08:24 PM

Distin is a good defender. I'm surprised non of the bigger clubs want him. He is extremely fast and athletic.

tsetze

23-05-2007, 11:11 PM

omg winger.... tat time Kalou pass him easily... nw tell him to be winger when he cant run fast FFS ? ha
cant run...goalie maybe lor. or scully fox in teh box pwnzor striker

ahgohgoh

25-05-2007, 10:39 AM

berbatov for man utd? 39m pounds? LOL

FMF

25-05-2007, 11:35 AM

40m also not selling liao, think 39m can succeed? :s8:

RVN

25-05-2007, 12:27 PM

Bale closes on Tottenham switch

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/6683989.stm

navarro_t

25-05-2007, 02:01 PM

The Newcastle Chronicle:
Sam Allardyce is lining up a £5million bid for highly-rated Wigan full-back Leighton Baines, who was one of Wigan's better performers in a season that saw them avoid relegation on the final day.

xOxMxGx

25-05-2007, 02:45 PM

baines good. i see him up. he very hardworking also. good for newcastle

xOxMxGx

25-05-2007, 02:48 PM

just copy from team talk alot of news already. lol

THE SUN:

# Liverpool failed with a last-ditch bid to snatch defender Sylvain Distin from under the noses of Portsmouth.

# Ryan Giggs is trying to convince highly-rated Southampton left-back Gareth Bale to join him at Manchester United rather than sign for Tottenham.

DAILY MIRROR:

# Gabriel Heinze could be on his way to Spain after Villarreal entered the race for the Manchester United defender.

# Tony Adams has revealed he is desperate to manage old club Arsenal.

DAILY STAR:

# Real Madrid are lining up a £20million bid for Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

# Claude Makelele has threatened to quit Chelsea for Spanish club Villarreal this summer unless he gets a new contract.

# Blackburn's Andy Todd is poised to follow in his father's footsteps by signing for Sunderland.

# Premiership newcomers Birmingham are lining up a £3million bid for West Ham left-back Paul Konchesky.

# Southampton have turned down a £6million bid from Spurs for left-back Bale.

# Bryan Robson wants to make Manchester United's Kieran Richardson his first signing as Sheffield United boss.

DAILY MAIL:

# Tottenham are confident of signing Bale in a £10million deal, but Saints boss George Burley denies anything has been agreed.

# Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel is on the verge of joining Bolton on a free transfer.

# Watford have agreed a £500,000 deal for Crystal Palace winger Jobi McAnuff.

DAILY EXPRESS:

# Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd was stunned when given the news of the attempted takeover of his club while he lay sick in a hospital bed.

# Bale is certain to leave Southampton this summer, but the Saints want to flush out other potential suitors after Tottenham made a bid worth a total of £10million.

# Lee McCulloch has told new Wigan boss Chris Hutchings he still has his heart set on a move to Rangers.

THE GUARDIAN:

# Tottenham will sign Bale for £10million today.

# Sylvain Distin left Manchester City because of their lack of ambition in the transfer market.

DAILY RECORD:

# Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood fears losing skipper Russell Anderson, a target for Middlesbrough, Everton and Sunderland.

# Maurice Malpas has admitted defeat in his attempts to keep Kevin McBride at Motherwell.

# Craig Gordon may be a summer target for a host of Premiership clubs, but the keeper insists he is happy to stay at Hearts and laughed off suggestions he's worth £10million.

Ronaldo_7

25-05-2007, 03:26 PM

Distin is a good defender. I'm surprised non of the bigger clubs want him. He is extremely fast and athletic.
ya... really can run...

thx1138

25-05-2007, 04:06 PM

valencia's david silva coming in with zenden, gonzales and kewell on the way out....

http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=40899

ahgohgoh

25-05-2007, 04:21 PM

david silva is the one who scared the cracker against chelsea?

thx1138

25-05-2007, 04:32 PM

yep thats him. sneaky little fella with an eye for goal. abit like garcia, but much better :D

iamme9

25-05-2007, 04:40 PM

garcia has an eye for goal?

thx1138

25-05-2007, 04:48 PM

well for a midfielder yes, he has an eye for goal.
often starting on the left or right midfield, he has scored 13, 11, 6 in the past 3 seasons.
just 6 for the season that just ended because of a long term injury that he sustained early this year =:p

garcia has an eye for goal?

squidy

25-05-2007, 06:37 PM

# Bryan Robson wants to make Manchester United's Kieran Richardson his first signing as Sheffield United boss.

PLEASE TELL ME ITS TRUE

ceLsius

25-05-2007, 07:16 PM

# Bryan Robson wants to make Manchester United's Kieran Richardson his first signing as Sheffield United boss.

PLEASE TELL ME ITS TRUE

I don't believe Fergie can bare to part away from his godson.

squidy

25-05-2007, 07:34 PM

I don't believe Fergie can bare to part away from his godson.im not sure , but.... fergie tried to sell him during the jan window right ?
seriously.... even pennant is improving.....

Kakashi82

25-05-2007, 08:30 PM

Free agent Hreidarsson joins Harry at Pompey
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=433437&cc=4716

Bolton secure free transfer of Villa's Samuel
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=433432&cc=4716

O'Neill's Villa in links with Bellamy, Taylor
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=433459&cc=4716

xOxMxGx

25-05-2007, 08:34 PM

Sven-Goran Eriksson has offered Manchester City an open invitation to make contact with him over their vacant manager's position.

finally cannot tahan already. always gei siao, dont want, dont know.

xOxMxGx

25-05-2007, 08:38 PM

DAILY MIRROR

# The Glazer family are ready to listen to offers for Manchester United - potentially throwing the club into off-field turmoil.

# Tottenham will sign Southampton wonderkid Gareth Bale for £10million within the next 24 hours.

# Jose Mourinho has urged John Terry and Frank Lampard not to quit Chelsea if they do not resolve their pay dispute.

# Owen Hargreaves has moved closer to completing his £17million transfer to Manchester United after having his medical yesterday.

# England's Nicky Shorey is a £5million target for his boyhood heroes West Ham.

# Real Madrid are ready to launch a major summer bid for Cesc Fabregas - after claiming Arsene Wenger wanted the manager's job.

# Bolton's Jussi Jaaskelainen is set to move to Sunderland after Roy Keane bid for the Finnish goalkeeper.

THE SUN

# Manchester United are planning to table a massive offer of £27.5million plus Louis Saha for Tottenham's Dimitar Berbatov.

# Didier Drogba insists he will not leave Chelsea this summer - but warned Roman Abramovich: "I'll tell you when I want to quit."

# Rafael Benitez is eager for two new strikers at Liverpool with Samuel Eto'o and Darren Bent at the top of his wish-list.

# Gordon Strachan is the new name in the frame to become Manchester City manager.

DAILY EXPRESS:

# Steve McClaren insists the door is still open for David Beckham to make an England return, just 48 hours before he announces his squad for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia on June 6.

# Rafael Benitez cast doubts over his long-term future last night after delivering a stinging ultimatum to Liverpool's American owners to come up with the cash to oversee a summer revolution at Anfield.

# Liverpool are ready to listen to offers for striker Craig Bellamy as a summer clear-out gathers pace.

# Billy Sharp could soon join Sheffield Wednesday after they made an improved £2million bid for the Scunthorpe striker.

DAILY STAR

# Wigan defender Matt Jackson has completed a free transfer move to Watford after rejecting a new deal at the JJB Stadium.

DAILY MAIL

# Chelsea have lodged a £10million bid for Tottenham's Pascal Chimbonda but the defender says he's happy at Spurs.

woooo. finally sheff wednesday doing something. billy sharp! ho seh liao. :o

xOxMxGx

26-05-2007, 08:47 PM

DAILY MAIL

# Portsmouth are confident of pulling off a double swoop for Middlesbrough's Mark Viduka and Aiyegbeni Yakubu.

# West Ham have joined the race to sign Craig Bellamy from Liverpool.

# Aston Villa hope to replace the departed Jlloyd Samuel with Portsmouth's Matthew Taylor.

DAILY EXPRESS

# Juventus are lining up a £17m bid for Chelsea's Frank Lampard.

# Gerard Houllier has emerged again as a candidate for the vacant Manchester City manager's job.

# Tottenham are set to move for Michael Owen if he can prove his fitness this summer.

# Jussi Jaaskelainen is out to secure a new four-year deal at Bolton. It is understood that Sunderland have tabled a £2m bid for the 'keeper.

# Sheffield United have knocked back bids for Phil Jagielka and Chris Lucketti.

# Liverpool want £12m for striker Craig Bellamy.

DAILY STAR

# Sunderland are prepared to offer Preston £5m and Stern John for striker David Nugent.

# Sheffield United have told Everton they must come up with £6m for Phil Jagielka.

DAILY MIRROR

# Roy Carroll is the latest victim of the summer clearout at West Ham.

# Sevilla's Jaunde Ramos is the shock name on Manchester City's wanted list for their next manager.

# Liverpool's new owners are ready to fund a move for Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o.

# Tottenham are ready to battle Manchester United for Sporting Lisbon's Nani.

# Portsmouth are keen on Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia.

THE SUN

# Nigel Reo-Coker has been told he has no future at West Ham while 'keeper Rob Green will be offerd a new deal.

# Hayden Mullins is a target for Reading.

so smart. sell at 12m. wonder who will buy.

spykid

26-05-2007, 11:42 PM

Skysports.com can reveal West Ham star Nigel Reo-Coker has handed in a transfer request.

The Hammers skipper has decided to ask for a transfer after a meeting with the club to discuss his future.

Reo-Coker, who helped the club achieve Premiership survival against all the odds, has decided to move for pastures new after he was not given the right assurances over his future by the club's board.

The dynamic midfielder's advisor Tony Finnigan confirmed Reo-Coker had handed in the transfer request and he expressed his surprise that West Ham were willing to let the player leave Upton Park.

"I can confirm that Nigel Reo-Coker has officially handed in a transfer request with West Ham United football club," Finnigan told skysports.com

"Nigel hopes his future will be resolved in the next few weeks.

" I am surprised that a 22-year-old Londoner who is captain of his club is being allowed to leave.

"As I said on Sky Sports in January, Nigel would get his head down and work to keep West Ham in the Premiership.

"And that is exactly what he did with 100 per cent commitment.

"At the end of the day he never felt wanted but I am sure he will have a bright future elsewhere."

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=468737&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=2&title=Reo-Coker+asks+for+transfer&channel=football_home&

ahgohgoh

27-05-2007, 12:28 AM

reocooker... overrated for me

yellowsubmarine

27-05-2007, 12:55 AM

Spuds will definitely be interested in Reo Coker.... =:p

ben0704

27-05-2007, 07:48 AM

spurs signed bale in a deal worth up to £10million.

TrueBeliever_jh

27-05-2007, 11:30 AM

why the hell Portsmouth wan so many defenders for.. jus snapped up distin now hypia.. :mad:

GetFuzzy

27-05-2007, 12:44 PM

why the hell Portsmouth wan so many defenders for.. jus snapped up distin now hypia.. :mad:The more the merrier concept. I think they need strikers more than anything else. They have loads of defenders already.

skweam

27-05-2007, 04:22 PM

The more the merrier concept. I think they need strikers more than anything else. They have loads of defenders already.a good team builds around the defence, good also, makes alot of competition for places

vasilli07

27-05-2007, 07:56 PM

The more the merrier concept. I think they need strikers more than anything else. They have loads of defenders already.

I read in some websites saying Redknapp going to get T.Bramble. He was quoted saying T.Bramble could be the greatest free transfer. T.Bramble and D.Traore in the same def??? :o

yellowsubmarine

27-05-2007, 08:01 PM

Looks like Pompey wants quantity more than quality.

ahgohgoh

28-05-2007, 07:03 AM

Eto'o admits Liverpool admiration

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has admitted 'it would be wonderful' to play in front of the Kop for Liverpool.

Click here
The Cameroon striker, 26, has been linked to the Reds in recent weeks, with manager Rafael Benitez said to have placed him at the top of his summer shopping list.

Eto'o insists he is not aware of any approach being made by the Champions League finalists, but revealed his admiration for the club and its fans.

'The great thing about Liverpool is their team spirit - it is very strong,' he told the Sunday Mirror.

'But, for me, it is their fans who win matches for Liverpool because they have so much power.

'They are fantastic. Any player would love to have those types of fans behind him.

'I have played at Anfield in the Champions League quarter-final so I know all about their fantastic supporters.

'It would be wonderful to have that kind of support as a Liverpool player but I really don't know what will happen in the next two years.'

Eto'o believes he will still be at the Nou Camp next season, despite his much publicised falling out with manager Frank Rijkaard earlier this year.

He added: 'I have not heard anything from Liverpool or anyone else. These things don't come through to me.

'I'm only thinking about next season and I will be here next season. But every year that passes things become a bit more difficult.

'English football has changed a lot for the better over the past few years. I've seen English teams playing matches which have been very exciting.

'I love the way the fans in England get behind their team. I respect their mentality.

'They are so positive in supporting their own team rather than, as happens in Spain, being against the opposition.

'That's the big difference between England and Spain.'

Discus

28-05-2007, 01:55 PM

why the hell Portsmouth wan so many defenders for.. jus snapped up distin now hypia.. :mad:

it's harry redknapp style all this while..buy all the defenders and put 10 men to defend.

xOxMxGx

28-05-2007, 04:20 PM

THE SUN

# Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will not spend any more of his billions on the club and that could KO mega-money deals for Frank Lampard and John Terry.

# Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is close to agreeing a £5million switch to Real Madrid after flying to Spain to discuss terms.

# David Beckham's return to the England squad is not a temporary measure, and he could win his 100th cap if he helps his country to a win in Estonia next Wednesday.

# West Ham striker Carlos Tevez says he would love to stay in England next season, with Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as Spanish club Real Madrid, interested in signing him.

MIRROR

# Italian giants Juventus are leading the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard after contract talks with the Stamford Bridge club reached a deadlock.

# Spurs will battle it out with Manchester United for Portuguese wonder-kid Nani, after the 20 year-old declared he is desperate for a move to England.

newcastle shiok already. they got another mad owner going to splash the millions as well.

ahgohgoh

28-05-2007, 08:31 PM

'Rafa told me I won't be sold' - Crouch

Peter Crouch has been reassured about his Liverpool future by manager Rafael Benitez.

Click here
The Spaniard has stressed the need for the beaten Champions League finalists to spend big and spend quick this summer.

But England striker Crouch, linked with a possible move to Newcastle, is adamant that he has not been earmarked for the exit door at Anfield to make room for new signings.

'He's (Benitez) told me I'm part of his plans and that's good enough for me,' Crouch told Sky Sports News.

'At a club like Liverpool there's going to be competition for places, especially as the manager likes to chop and change.'

Last season Crouch battled for a starting place up front with Dirk Kuyt, Craig Bellamy and Robbie Fowler.

Fowler has not been offered a new deal and Bellamy has been strongly linked with a move away from Anfield but Benitez is bound to bring in replacements so it seems likely that Crouch will face a renewed threat to his place next season.

yourmother

28-05-2007, 11:25 PM

Brilliant footballer Eto is, but he totally CMI as a person, speaking about wanting to play for Arsenal/Liverpool/MU every few months.

Devilsire

28-05-2007, 11:32 PM

Brilliant footballer Eto is, but he totally CMI as a person, speaking about wanting to play for Arsenal/Liverpool/MU every few months.
i believe its due to his unhappiness at Barca, be it among teammates as reported or supporters' racism. Thus initiating indirect "come & get me" hints to all :s13:

But he's indeed a great striker.

cutieboy86

29-05-2007, 12:54 PM

Reo-Coker aims to reject Spurs for £9m Arsenal move

Jeremy Wilson
Tuesday May 29, 2007
The Guardian

Nigel Reo-Coker is fending off interest from Tottenham to hold out for the possibility of a move to Arsenal or Manchester United. West Ham want about £9m for their captain, who submitted a transfer request after feeling he was not part of Alan Curbishley's long-term plans.
It is understood that Tottenham have signalled their interest but the 23-year-old appears to have set his sights on moving to a club in the Champions League. Reo-Coker's adviser, Tony Finnigan, yesterday confirmed that the midfielder would be leaving West Ham this season after just over three years at the club. "He is going and there is a lot of interest," he said.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2089900,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=5

spykid

29-05-2007, 01:01 PM

Eto'o is a Big Time Charlie. Dressing room is at risk if he joins a new club.

Reo-Coker is perfect for Arsenal, i feel. Typical committed British player with abit of flair.

cj4_elmo

29-05-2007, 02:17 PM

Wryer

29-05-2007, 05:26 PM

9m is a pretty good price for a 23 year old club captain. Personally i really like him, he really drives the team on single handedly. Very hardworking as well.

If he had not asked for a move, he would be priced well above 10million for an Englishman. Proven player as well.

I would love Arsene to get him, but Arsenal fans know that its not gonna happen.

cadre80

29-05-2007, 05:58 PM

Wryer

29-05-2007, 06:02 PM

Yeap.

We willl get Autino Aswarainotosh from Senegal instead.

spykid

29-05-2007, 09:37 PM

Yeap.

We willl get Autino Aswarainotosh from Senegal instead.

:s13: Have some faith lol

RVN

29-05-2007, 09:40 PM

Yeap.

We willl get Autino Aswarainotosh from Senegal instead.

you are being sarcastic right lol. :s13:

Wryer

29-05-2007, 09:40 PM

Arsenal fans are always the most pessimistic when it comes to transfer window.. :(

Kakashi82

29-05-2007, 09:47 PM

Arsenal fans are always the most pessimistic when it comes to transfer window.. :(

really? and I thought some of my fellow Man Utd fans are pessimistic enough :s13:

Wryer

29-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Oh, thats a different class.

ALL Arsenal fans are pessimistic when it comes to transfers. Names like Eto'o, Torres, Ronaldinho are taboo in the club.

spykid

29-05-2007, 10:11 PM

Oh, thats a different class.

ALL Arsenal fans are pessimistic when it comes to transfers. Names like Eto'o, Torres, Ronaldinho are taboo in the club.

It's because of your new stadium isn't it, i think Wenger has that in his mind before he can spend. Settle the debt first while filling Emirates every week, from there the finances and dividends will come slowly.

Ronaldo_7

30-05-2007, 12:00 AM

Oh, thats a different class.

ALL Arsenal fans are pessimistic when it comes to transfers. Names like Eto'o, Torres, Ronaldinho are taboo in the club.
have faith in Wenger :)

he loves surprises haha

sinned_82

30-05-2007, 01:42 AM

Yeap.

We willl get Autino Aswarainotosh from Senegal instead.
hahaha... eh, but some of ur Aswarainotosh-es may turn out to be some quality players leh. Wenger really has an eye for raw talent.

strong_n_long

30-05-2007, 01:49 AM

SPURS TO BID FOR GIGGS

IT WOULD rank as the summer's cheekiest move - but Tottenham are set to make an audacious bid to land Ryan Giggs.

The 33-year-old Manchester United star is viewed as the ideal addition to take Martin Jol's young side forward.

Spurs are believed to have made an inquiry for the Welsh international during the January transfer window but the approach was rejected as United pursued honours on three fronts.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted Giggs stayed. And both he and the player said at the end of the season that Giggs would remain for 2007-08.

Giggs has his eyes set on the club record for appearances set by Sir Bobby Charlton and Fergie realises that even though he may lack the searing pace that was once his hallmark, Giggs still has much to offer to United.

Spurs hope Giggs will see a move south as a challenging finale to a glittering career.

http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=spurs-to-bid-for-giggs%26method=full%26objectid=19206438%26siteid=98487-name_page.html

cutieboy86

30-05-2007, 10:56 AM

fergie will nv sell giggs to spurs de lar... juz a piece of crap news

xOxMxGx

30-05-2007, 02:24 PM

# Dimitar Berbatov will sign a new Spurs contract within the next fortnight after strike partner Robbie Keane penned a fresh £10million deal on Monday. Berbatov has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool after a sparkling first season in the Premiership.

# Rafael Benitez will test the resolve of Liverpool's new owners this week with a £10million bid for France winger Florent Malouda. As well as the Lyon star Benitez wants Sevilla wing-back Daniel Alves and Real Zaragoza central defender Gabriel Milito.

# Ruud Gullit has become the latest big name to register his interest in the vacant manager's job at Manchester City. But it appears Claudio Ranieri is still favourite for the Eastlands post.

# Everton are set to bid £3million for Sheffield Wednesday defender Frankie Simek.

# Middlesbrough will swoop for Fulham midfielder Michael Brown if they fail to land Joey Barton from Manchester City.

# Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is close to making Bolton defender Tal Ben Haim his first signing on Tyneside.

# Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is prepared to offer Charlton winger Jerome Thomas a £1.8million Premiership lifeline.

# Billy Davies last night threatened to quit Derby just hours after leading the Rams to promotion to the Premiership. Davies guided the club to a £60million jackpot with that Wembley win over West Brom, but steadfastly refused to commit his future to the club. Davies has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Charlton.

# Berti Vogts wants Newcastle to throw the book at AWOL striker Obafemi Martins. Nigeria boss Vogts is fuming after his star man failed to arrive for a warm-up game ahead of a vital African Nations Cup clash with Uganda on Saturday.

# Phil Jagielka will meet new Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson this week - and tell him he wants to join Everton.

# David Healy will join Fulham this week after the Premiership club agreed to pay Leeds £1million for the Northern Ireland striker.

# Manchester United's Gabriel Heinze could become the first Premiership star to to use FIFA's new transfer rule which allows a player to buy out his contract. The £5million-rated Argentina defender is wanted by Real Madrid, Villarreal and Juventus. Heinze would have to pay United about £4million to secure his release.

# Udinese are hopeful that Ghana World Cup midfielder Sulley Muntari will complete his move to Portsmouth this week.

# Mohamed Al Fayed will mark a decade in charge at Fulham by handing manager Lawrie Sanchez a £10million transfer kitty to sign David Healy, Lee Cook and Steve Davis.

# Nigel Reo-Coker will hold out for a £9 million move to Arsenal rather than make a switch to Spurs. The West Ham captain handed in a transfer request on Saturday.

10charssss

ahgohgoh

30-05-2007, 02:35 PM

xOxMxGx got some juicy news there lol

xOxMxGx

30-05-2007, 05:21 PM

# Jason Koumas could lead a player exodus from West Brom after their playoff failure. Curtis Davies, Zoltan Gera and Diomansy Kamara are likely to follow.

# Rafa Benitez is lining up a £12 million bid for Valencia left-winger David Silva.

# Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce will make a big change in his midfield by selling Scott Parker to West Ham for £8 million, replacing him with the £5.5 million signing of Joey Barton.

# Arsene Wenger will make a new £8 million move for West Brom skipper Curtis Davies.

# Kanu's contract dispute at Portsmouth has alerted Osasuna, Espanyol and PSV Eindhoven.

# Reading are chasing highly rated Luton centre-half Leon Barnett.

# Andriy Shevchenko flew to Italy on Monday to thrash out a return to AC Milan. However, the European Champions are wary that Italian Champions and rivals Inter will steal the player from under their noses.

# Sir Alex Ferguson wants either Sameul Eto'o or Klass-Jan Huntelaar to lead the Manchester United attack next season.

# Celtic, Aston Villa, Blackburn, Reading and Sunderland are all chasing Jason Koumas. The price for the playmaker will be £5 million.

# Liverpool will offer Djibril Cisse as part of a swap deal for Benfica winger Simao Sabrosa.

# Everton will trigger a £4 million release clause in Sheffield United skipper Phil Jagielka's contract and sign him by the end of the week.

# Liverpool are eyeing a £10 million move for Lyon winger Florent Malouda.

# Tottenham are close to sealing an £8.2 million deal for Auxerre centre-half Younes Kaboul.

# Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has set his sights on Lyon midfielder Alou Diarra and Rennes striker John Utaka.

benitez wingers frenzy?

cj4_elmo

30-05-2007, 05:37 PM

benitez wingers frenzy?
wth sell parker and get barton to replace him? barton and emre 2 quick tempered players in the same dressing room :s22: :s22:

xOxMxGx

30-05-2007, 05:45 PM

wth sell parker and get barton to replace him? barton and emre 2 quick tempered players in the same dressing room :s22: :s22:

part 2 ma. part 1 dyer vs bowyer. now getting the casts in for part 2. :o

Sensational

30-05-2007, 06:04 PM

Barcelona have offered Samuel Eto'o to Arsenal as a makeweight for Thierry Henry, according to reports in Spain.

Spanish daily Marca claims Barca are ready to part with the Cameroonian striker plus €25million (£17million) in order to bring Henry to Camp Nou.

The report says negotiations between Barca sport director Txiki Beguiristain and his Arsenal counterparts are already well advanced.

It also says the deal has met with approval from Arsene Wenger and the two players.

Eto'o's future has been the subject of speculation for some time and he has expressed a liking for the English game.

Henry has continued to be linked with Barca following Arsenal's disappointing season, even though he signed a long-term deal with The Gunners last summer.

Wenger guaranteed that his talismanic captain would not be sold earlier this month, while Henry has assured fans previously that his future remains in London.

Barcelona have yet to confirm whether there is any substance in the report, while Eto'o is currently away on international duty with Cameroon and has not commented.

how abt tis huh?

the_ron

30-05-2007, 06:26 PM

benitez wingers frenzy?after watching the CL final, think it's obvious Pool are in dire need of quality wingers

Wryer

30-05-2007, 06:33 PM

ahgohgoh

30-05-2007, 06:48 PM

what?!?!?!?! 17m pounds plus sammi eto for henry??? SELL!!!!!!!!!!! damn good deal loh

spykid

30-05-2007, 10:06 PM

:s31: huh 17m + Eto for Henry? I though it should be the other way round, Henry + 17m for Eto

yourmother

30-05-2007, 10:17 PM

Henry >>>>>>> Eto

Wryer

30-05-2007, 10:19 PM

... a pre-injured Henry that is.

Henry, before the injury, was always in the top 3 player of the world.

yourmother

30-05-2007, 10:26 PM

That's right, Henry had what, one bad season? Due to what? Combination of WC2006 and injuries. Cast your mind back before this season, he had consistently been performing at the highest level.

spykid

30-05-2007, 10:28 PM

Henry was the best player in the world, but that was until 2 years ago.

He's coming 30, appears to be slowing down, and looks quite disinterested. Maybe he needs a new challenge somewhere. Eto'o is 26, at his peak, ideal candidate to replace Henry in terms of style and finishing. It might not be bad business, you know. Probably bad point is he might make the dressing room a unhappy one.

yourmother

30-05-2007, 10:32 PM

Plus the facts that a lot of players want to come to Arsenal because of Henry, and his status in football. Eto will never be as big as him. Although Wenger should bit Barca hands off for that deal. :P

spykid

30-05-2007, 10:46 PM

Don't you guys feel you tend to play better when Henry is not there to howl and growl at them to pass the ball to him? I'm talking about the recently concluded season. Pple like Fabregas and RvP can express themselves more without getting an earful from the captain for simply taking a shot which end up off-target. He's still a wonderful player to have though, provided he plays for the team.

TheChilde

30-05-2007, 10:57 PM

pompey sign muntari

source: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=435043&cc=4716

spykid

30-05-2007, 11:00 PM

Muntari is very good, excellent in the world cup.

yourmother

30-05-2007, 11:16 PM

Henry give them the killer stare not because they did not pass to him, but most likely because they did the wrong thing in his book, eg. they should have release the ball earlier, they should have taken the shot themselves.

Henry is a captain for God sake, he has every right to give a players a kick up their arse if they keep giving possession away or mis placing passes. But maybe because he is not a born leader, he is not the vocal type, so he came across as a moaning ******* to many with his sulking face. This season has shown us how important a proven goalscorer like Henry is. Fabregas and co. can create a million chance per match, but having Adebayor up front is not going to help matters.

spykid

30-05-2007, 11:37 PM

That's fair enough. It's abit like Roy Keane in that manner, though quite different ways of expressing themselves as captain.

I'm not talking about goalscoring, it's him being captain with the effect he brings. On hindsight, Henry probably shouldn't be given the captaincy. Your best player doesn't mean you have to be captain. I have never seen him howl and growl at his team-mates so much before he was given the armband, thus with the added responsibility. Let Toure or Gilberto have it, and Henry can do what he does best. But i guess Wenger won't retract that bah.

Ronaldo_7

30-05-2007, 11:45 PM

Muntari is very good, excellent in the world cup.
haha.. we were linked with him before IIRC...

sometimes Henry in team, they play better and there are times they do not as well... Henry inside the team... is the main player... seems like Arsenal need to play every ball through him.. or when duno what to do.. pass ball to Henry.. then they gt times they wanna pass the ball across the line..

Henry is not what he is already.. slowly detriotrating (spelling) liao.. no offence to the Gooners.. this is just my opinion... :)

RVN

31-05-2007, 02:19 AM

west ham bid £8.5m for Scot Parker

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=469448&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=2&title=Hammers+move+for+Parker

Tool18

31-05-2007, 02:39 AM

thats the problem without adequate experience in the team. gilberto is quite a quiet player, ljunberg still gets runs but not at his best. so who do the young players turn to ? henry. i believe arsenal is slowly learning to revolve around that including henry.

i hope experience super super signings would be the way for arsenal, as a cushion to mould different departments in Arsenal upcoming young team.

ahgohgoh

31-05-2007, 09:26 AM

OH MY NANI AND ANDERSON!!!! TO MAN UTD!!!!

Houllier

31-05-2007, 10:47 AM

win liao loh got ronaldo, now Nani and anderson wtf!!!!!
:(

pmqzxcl

31-05-2007, 12:03 PM

and havgraves, rooney

cutieboy86

31-05-2007, 12:48 PM

big big surprise tis mornin sia... man utd swoop for double deal.. within a night, man utd sign nani and anderson... esp anderson cos there was no news on him until tis mornin

xOxMxGx

31-05-2007, 04:20 PM

# Kaka says he's flattered by renewed interest from Real Madrid. Los Galacticos are prepared to shell out 60 million Euros for the brilliant Brazilian, but Kaka says he's happy in Milan and the Rossoneri must agree any move with Real.

# Luis Garcia says Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso would fit in well at Barcelona if he joins the Catalan giants this summer.

# Mark Viduka will quit Middlesbrough to join Newcastle.

# Premiership new boys Derby County hope to sign Aston Villa's Lee Hendrie.

# Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is eyeing a move for Middlesbrough's Stuart Parnaby.

# Bryan Robson is ready to smash Sheffield United's transfer record by splashing out £4million on Jason Koumas.

# Arsene Wenger is ready to let Thierry Henry leave Arsenal, with long-term suitors Barcelona set to offer £17million plus Samuel Eto'o to land the Gunners skipper.

# Claudio Ranieri will become the new Manchester City boss, as long as the proposed Thai takeover goes through.

# QPR have told Fulham it will take a bid of £5million to land highly-rated winger Lee Cook.

# Chelsea will allow Hernan Crespo to stay on loan at Inter Milan next season, and will sell Premiership flop Khalid Boulahrouz to Bayern Munich for £3.5million - half what the Blues paid a year ago.

# Wigan are ready to take on Everton in the race for Sheffield United's Phil Jagielka.

# The boardroom battle at Newcastle means new boss Sam Allardyce's transfer plans have been shelved.

# Tottenham could scupper West Ham's bid to sign Scott Parker from Newcastle after ending their interest in Hammers skipper Nigel Reo-Coker.

henry and eto news is damn mess up man. if its this should just sell :o

Devilsire

31-05-2007, 04:33 PM

henry and eto news is damn mess up man. if its this should just sell :oA super good deal if its true imho....

a ready-made substitute and yet younger... plus 17m ley... can buy another "Nani / Anderson" liao :s13:

ceLsius

31-05-2007, 04:45 PM

Is henry worth £17million + Samuel Eto? :s22:

BroadBear

31-05-2007, 04:47 PM

Is henry worth £17million + Samuel Eto? :s22:

If a 30 yr old Shevchenko is worth 30 millions then Henry of the same age is worth thrice as much

Henry>Shevchenko

Enough said, period

ceLsius

31-05-2007, 04:50 PM

If a 30 yr old Shevchenko is worth 30 millions then Henry of the same age is worth thrice as much

Henry>Shevchenko

Enough said, period

Thrice that amt. :s13: This gotta be the biggest joke of the day. You really make my day. :D

BroadBear

31-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Thrice that amt. :s13: This gotta be the biggest joke of the day. You really make my day. :D
Yea I just want to make u happy, your life is already sad enough as an attention-seeking loner in this forum. So I purposely said that to make u laugh and brightens your day:s13:

yourmother

31-05-2007, 05:38 PM

Thrice that amt. :s13: This gotta be the biggest joke of the day. You really make my day. :D
Nothing beats you, YOU are the biggest joke.

GetFuzzy

31-05-2007, 06:36 PM

The news are getting juicier. woo!

the_ron

31-05-2007, 07:03 PM

west ham bid £8.5m for Scot Parker

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=469448&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=2&title=Hammers+move+for+Parker West Ham close to £7m Parker deal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/6706955.stm

wow, guess Allardyce doesn't like Parker and Reo-Coker could be on the way out

Kennedy

31-05-2007, 07:14 PM

what's the latest on hot property Titus Bramble?

has he gone to Portsmouth already...

Ronaldo_7

31-05-2007, 07:22 PM

West Ham close to £7m Parker deal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/6706955.stm

wow, guess Allardyce doesn't like Parker and Reo-Coker could be on the way out
Reo-Cooker on the way out ? u mean Parker out and Reo-Cooker in huh?

was quite surprised that Parker moved sia.. he's the Captain of Newcastle afterall...

Franzz

31-05-2007, 07:26 PM

my mate in UK say he can't settle in the area la, so maybe he moving back to london. curbs the man who developed him since teen anyway.

the_ron

01-06-2007, 04:41 AM

Reo-Cooker on the way out ? u mean Parker out and Reo-Cooker in huh?

was quite surprised that Parker moved sia.. he's the Captain of Newcastle afterall...West Ham signing Parker as Reo-Coker's replacement

Reo-Coker requested a transfer already liao if i'm not wrong

xOxMxGx

01-06-2007, 12:50 PM

The Italian succeeding in guiding Parma to safety after being handed the job with the club in a seemingly hopeless position in January.

Understandably, Parma were keen for the former Chelsea coach to stay on.

However, at a meeting with club officials on Thursday evening, Ranieri informed them he was leaving.

"Claudio Ranieri has informed the club of his intention to leave his role as first-team coach," confirmed Parma in a statement.

"The club would like to thank him for the precious work he carried out, which resulted in keeping Parma in Serie A. We wish him success for the future."

The move appeared automatic once Ranieri had spoken in gushing terms about the challenge that awaits him as Stuart Pearce's successor at City.

Ranieri told Gazzetta dello Sport: "The Manchester City challenge reminds me of the experience I had at Chelsea where without spending £1, we build a good team.

"I created the Chelsea miracle from nothing. My achievement convinced (Roman) Abramovich to buy the club. Then, mountains of money came as well as a selection of top players."

Although it now appears automatic Ranieri will eventually end up with the Eastlands outfit, it could be the end of next week at the earliest before he is formally installed.

Having initially given the impression a deal would be concluded for former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to buy the 29% stake of chairman John Wardle and business partner David Makin by the end of this month, talks have dragged on, with paperwork now being handled by the former Thailand Prime Minister's lawyers.

Although Shinawatra's advisors have insisted the process will not be halted by the damaging ruling in Bangkok on Wednesday that their client had been involved in electoral malpractice, a verdict which prevents him taking up any political role for five years, an irrevocable undertaking to buy Wardle and Makin's shares, without which Ranieri cannot be appointed, is not expected for at least another week.

With an outline pre-season programme in place but unannounced, City officials remain relaxed about the situation, believing there will only be need for concern in terms of potential signings should the matter remain unresolved by the beginning of June.

And, as Ranieri has now turned his back on Parma, an element of certainty is becoming apparent.

Although Ranieri is unlikely to receive anything like the windfall Abramovich provided, a transfer kitty of £50million has been suggested, which would at least allow City to compete for players at a level they were unable to do during Pearce's two years in charge.

So committed is Ranieri to the idea of managing City, he has already set his sights on tackling Manchester United, whose manager Sir Alex Ferguson has already seen 11 Blues bosses come and go during his illustrious two decades at Old Trafford.

Ranieri continued: "The idea is to face Manchester United as soon as possible and be at the same level as them in the standings.

"With Manchester City, I hope to complete every stage. This time, I have been chosen whereas before, Abramovich found me at the club."

Given City have not won a trophy of any description since 1976, competing at the same level as United appears a fanciful notion, especially given the work Ranieri finds he needs to carry out when he eventually takes up the reins.

Former captain Sylvain Distin has already left, with controversial midfielder Joey Barton set to join him should Newcastle meet the £5.5million figure stated in the England international's contract.

At least one, and probably more, new striker is a top priority considering City's paltry goals return last year, while the midfield and defence will also need reinforcing.

Ranieri though is enthused by the challenge.

Having experienced life in both Spain, with Valencia, and Italy, with Parma, since leaving Chelsea, whom he guided to the Champions League semi-finals in 2004, Ranieri is in no doubt England is now the place to be.

He said: "At this time, English football is a fascinating window that hypnotises you.

"Some of the richest men in the world would do ridiculous things in order to buy an English club because the Premier League has become a luxury stage.

"To return to England means to be at the centre of something important."

good to see tinkerman again

Rappelz

01-06-2007, 01:11 PM

£50million so much money.....

ceLsius

01-06-2007, 01:32 PM

Chelsea reach deal with Bayern Munich's Pizarro

Chelsea have struck terms with Bayern Munich's Bosman prospect Claudio Pizarro.

The Times says Chelsea have agreed personal terms on a four-year contract worth £50,000 a week with Claudio Pizarro, the Peru striker, who will join them on July 1.

Pizarro, 28, scored 97 goals in 229 appearances for Bayern Munich and has been recruited to apply further pressure to Andriy Shevchenko and offer cover when Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou are at the African Cup of Nations in Ghana, in January and February.

Pizza hut on the way to chelsea? :s22:

the_ron

01-06-2007, 02:01 PM

eh...? weird buy if it goes through, he's been having trouble scoring in the Bundesliga

xOxMxGx

01-06-2007, 02:03 PM

£50million so much money.....

not much considering the team is pretty wrecked at the moment. :s13:

xOxMxGx

01-06-2007, 02:05 PM

eh...? weird buy if it goes through, he's been having trouble scoring in the Bundesliga
maybe a new environment would help. he is still a good striker even better as a backup. chelsea like tall and strong strikers.

RVN

01-06-2007, 02:25 PM

Anelka next? :s22:

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2092929,00.html

yourmother

01-06-2007, 02:47 PM

MU should just sign Eto, that would be the icing on the cake.

MrWeiWei

01-06-2007, 03:00 PM

MU should just sign Eto, that would be the icing on the cake.
i wan RVP :D

tsetze

01-06-2007, 03:06 PM

i wan RVP :D
i wan Autino Aswarainotosh =p

xOxMxGx

01-06-2007, 04:58 PM

# Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro will join Chelsea on July 1 after agreeing terms of around £50,000 per-week, while Jose Mourinho also wants to sign Blackburn's Benni McCarthy.

# Middlesbrough are tracking Corinthians midfielder Marcelo.

# Spurs are set to make a move for Manchester United striker Alan Smith after it emerged he has not been promised a new contract at Old Trafford.

# Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claims he has been approached by Chelsea with a view to taking over from current Blues boss Jose Mourinho.

# West Ham's wantaway midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has issued a come-and-get-me plea to new Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce.

# The Hammers will replace Reo-Coker with Newcastle's Scott Parker when he signs for £7million. Parker will become the highest-paid player in the club's history, earning considerably more than the £72,000 they are paying to Lucas Neill.

# The Premier League will investigate Anderson's move from Porto to Manchester United as they fear another Carlos Tevez affair. Jose Mourinho's agent Jorge Mendes has made £4million from the deal.

# Manchester United could continue their spending spree by signing French striker Nicolas Anelka in an £8million deal from Bolton.

# Claudio Ranieri has agreed terms to take over as Manchester City manager but now Italian giants Juventus want him to succeed Didier Deschamps who left the club last week.

# Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce believes the signing of Mark Viduka from North-East rivals Middlesbrough will convince Michael Owen to stay at St James' Park.

# Derby boss Billy Davies wants to strengthen his squad by signing Liam Ridgewell from Aston Villa for £2million.

# Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez hopes to start his summer spending spree by signing Scott Carson from Liverpool and QPR duo Lee Cook and Ray Jones, while Papa Bouba Diop could be on his way out of the club with Portsmouth interested in him.

# Middlesbrough will make a £5million move for West Brom striker Diomansy Kamara to replace Newcastle-bound Mark Viduka.

# Derby are chasing Sheffield United duo Michael Tonge and Claude Davis.

# Lyon star Florent Malouda has urged the club not to price him out of a move to the Premiership.

# West Ham have opened talks with Joey Barton and are willing to pay Manchester City £5.5million for his signature.

# Aston Villa are prepared to sell midfielder Steven Davis for £5million.

# Crystal Palace will sell Jobi McAnuff to free up wages in order to sign Teddy Sheringham.

# Robbie Fowler has agreed to join Celtic for wages of around £30,000 a week.

Teddy sheringham going to join his son charlie liao finally. :o

Wryer

01-06-2007, 05:31 PM

i wan Autino Aswarainotosh =p

Ooii, that one is Arsenal target. Please leave him alone.

We are already very ci cham liao. Please get Autinio's opposite village neighbour can? Mansu Oukokishi. He is quite good also.. :o

MrWeiWei

01-06-2007, 06:01 PM

Wryer

01-06-2007, 06:03 PM

okie will take note of this wonderkid...... later i msn SAF inform him......

Thank you very the much.

He was last seen chasing a cheetah in order to bring food back to the village. Pace aplenty, good replacement for Saha.

MrWeiWei

01-06-2007, 06:23 PM

Thank you very the much.

He was last seen chasing a cheetah in order to bring food back to the village. Pace aplenty, good replacement for Saha.
later he is too custom to running without shoes................... 1st footballer to play without shoes on pitch? hhaahaha

ahgohgoh

01-06-2007, 07:24 PM

Ranieri quits as Parma boss to take City role

Claudio Ranieri last night quit as Parma coach having earlier confirmed his intention to succeed Stuart Pearce as boss at the Eastlands outfit, providing prospective new owner Thaksin Shinawatra pushes through his takeover plans.

Click here
So committed is Ranieri to the idea of managing City, he has already set his sights on tackling the giant of Manchester United, whose manager Sir Alex Ferguson has seen a procession Blues bosses come and go during his illustrious two decades at Old Trafford.

'The idea is to face Manchester United as soon as possible and be at the same level as them in the standings,' he said.

'With Manchester City, I hope to complete every stage. This time, I have been chosen whereas before, (Chelsea owner Roman) Abramovich found me at the club.'

However, at a meeting with club officials yesterday, Ranieri informed them he was leaving.

'Claudio Ranieri has informed the club of his intention to leave his role as first-team coach,' confirmed Parma in a statement.

'The club would like to thank him for the precious work he carried out, which resulted in keeping Parma in Serie A. We wish him success for the future.'

That process has proved painfully slow for City fans anxious to know who is going to be in charge of their club next season.

Having initially given the impression a deal would be concluded for Shinawatra to buy the 29% stake of chairman John Wardle and business partner David Makin by the end of this month, talks have dragged on, with paperwork now being handled by Shinawatra's lawyers.

Although the former Thailand Prime Minister's advisors have insisted the process will not be halted by the damaging ruling in Bangkok yesterday that Shinawatra had been involved in electoral malpractice, a verdict which prevents him taking up any political role for five years, an irrevocable undertaking to buy Wardle and Makin's shares, without which Ranieri cannot be appointed, is not expected for at least another week.

With an outline pre-season programme in place but unannounced, City officials remain relaxed about the situation, believing there will only be need for concern in terms of potential signings should the matter remain unresolved by the beginning of June.

And, as Ranieri has effectively turned his back on the opportunity to remain with Parma, who he guided to Serie A safety following his arrival in January, an element of certainty is becoming apparent.

A transfer kitty of £50million has been suggested, which would at least allow City to compete for players at a level they were unable to do during Pearce's two years in charge.

Having experienced life in both Spain, with Valencia, and Italy, with Parma, since leaving Chelsea, whom he guided to the Champions League semi-finals in 2004, Ranieri is in no doubt England is now the place to be.

'At this time, English football is a fascinating window that hypnotises you,' he said.

'Some of the richest men in the world would do ridiculous things in order to buy an English club because the Premier League has become a luxury stage.

'To return to England means to be at the centre of something important.'

ohhh the tinkerman v1.0 is back??!!?

xOxMxGx

01-06-2007, 08:21 PM

Ranieri quits as Parma boss to take City role

ohhh the tinkerman v1.0 is back??!!?
posted the same thing on page 8. good to see him back :o

tsetze

01-06-2007, 08:34 PM

Ooii, that one is Arsenal target. Please leave him alone.

We are already very ci cham liao. Please get Autinio's opposite village neighbour can? Mansu Oukokishi. He is quite good also.. :o
don liddat lahhh~~ intro u striker la, neighbouring country, nigeria. Nuanua Phanta. last time youtube gt his video, wrestle elephant leh. good body strength. pace wise u got rosicky liao. steady bo bro autino xchange =x

Wryer

01-06-2007, 09:33 PM

don liddat lahhh~~ intro u striker la, neighbouring country, nigeria. Nuanua Phanta. last time youtube gt his video, wrestle elephant leh. good body strength. pace wise u got rosicky liao. steady bo bro autino xchange =x

Mai lah mai lah. We already got Toure to wrestle elephant liao. I want my autino.
:s13:

BroadBear

01-06-2007, 09:42 PM

ahgohgoh

01-06-2007, 09:59 PM

lol chelsea signed two players on free liao....

BroadBear

01-06-2007, 10:35 PM

West Ham midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker would relish a move to Newcastle, according to his agent Tony Finnegan.

The midfielder is apparently desperate to leave the Upton Park club and submitted a transfer request last week.
He has been linked with a number of Premiership clubs since and with Scott Parker close to leaving Newcastle for the Hammers in an £8million deal, boss Sam Allardyce reportedly sees Reo-Coker as the ideal replacement.

The 23-year-old would cost around £8million and Finnegan told the Sun: "Sam Allardyce knows how to get in contact with Nigel and we would welcome a call.

"If Sam said he wanted to speak, Nigel would be on the train in a shot. It would be very interesting to see what his plans are for Newcastle."

Looks like Reo-Coker won't be coming to Arsenal. But then it is rather weird he targets Newcastle instead, when they are more or less on the same status as WM(No CL, UEFA cup):s22:

Perhaps the arrival of Allardyce gave him hope

ceLsius

01-06-2007, 11:05 PM

Hopefully he will turn out to be another flop aka Shevchenko:s13:

If really is true, $50,000 pounds weekly on a free transfer even flop also nevermind lah. :D

ceLsius

02-06-2007, 02:45 AM

Chelsea have made their second foray into the transfer market by swooping to sign Claudio Pizarro from Bayern Munich.

The Peruvian international has moved to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer, after his contract at the Allianz Arena wound down, and follows Steve Sidwell to the club.

Pizarro had been linked with a move to Juventus, but Chelsea stepped in to trump the Old Lady.

The striker wrapped up the formalities of his move on Friday and expressed delight at securing a transfer to Stamford Bridge.

"I think it's very important for me to win some titles and I have the chance here to win them," Pizarro told Chelsea TV. "The most important thing is the Champions League which I was looking to win with Bayern, but we didn't have the chance.

"I think now we have a good team, a good trainer and the chance to win it.

"I had some interesting offers, but the most important thing was that I talked to the coach, I talked to the people here, and they were very interested. We have many chances to win titles here and that's what I want."

Blues chief Jose Mourinho had been keen to boost his striking options, as he will lose the services of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou during next term due to African Cup of Nations commitments.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=469846&CPID=8&clid=8&lid=2&title=Blues+seal+Pizarro+deal

Man U got 3, Chelsea got 2, Liverpool 0, Arsenal 0........

afbug1

02-06-2007, 09:57 AM

Wow! Times have changed! Chelsea is going for free hand outs freebies this time. :o Roman should not be so 'chee hong' and support his club.

Chelsea got 3 freebies la. Alex, Pizarro and Sidwell. :s22: But I think they are good signings that will strengthen the club.

ahgohgoh

02-06-2007, 10:09 AM

Man U got 3, Chelsea got 2, Liverpool 0, Arsenal 0........

2 free transfer liao...

it's strange that roman is not backing mourinho with money... the divorce really have so much of impact ah?

ceLsius

02-06-2007, 11:15 AM

ceLsius

02-06-2007, 11:19 AM

2 free transfer liao...

it's strange that roman is not backing mourinho with money... the divorce really have so much of impact ah?

Like that gd loh, if no big signings are made and Chelsea won the EPL and some other trophies next seasons, no one can say anything of having to spend big $$$. Then some might argue that Chelsea have already "spent" enough of quality players in the squad in the past season. :s8:

afbug1

02-06-2007, 11:40 AM

LoL... Alex is not free lah. Bought him way back for $5 million pounds.

Ah my bad. Sorry. Pizarro is an interesting signing. He will be the main man when Drogba and Kalou leaves for the african nations cup.

Wryer

02-06-2007, 11:50 AM

Like that gd loh, if no big signings are made and Chelsea won the EPL and some other trophies next seasons, no one can say anything of having to spend big $$$. Then some might argue that Chelsea have already "spent" enough of quality players in the squad in the past season. :s8:

Thats why i say, no matter how many trophies Chelsea win, they will go down in history as the team who won with Russian money.

Turn up also salted fish, turn down also salted fish. :o No way back loh..

Anyone wanna bet, he will talk about Arsenal in his reply? haha

ceLsius

02-06-2007, 02:54 PM

Thats why i say, no matter how many trophies Chelsea win, they will go down in history as the team who won with Russian money.

Turn up also salted fish, turn down also salted fish. :o No way back loh..

Anyone wanna bet, he will talk about Arsenal in his reply? haha

No one remembers how you won it 10-20 yrs later lah...... Nobody cares how u won it, whether is American $$, Russian $$$, they are spending big.

ceLsius

02-06-2007, 02:55 PM

How come Arsenal still haven't bought any players huh? I think Arsenal waiting to offload b4 they start to buy. Typical Wenger style in the transfer market.

ceLsius

02-06-2007, 02:57 PM

Bolton open to Man Utd swap talks for Anelka

Bolton Wanderers boss Sammy Lee is ready to discuss a player-swap with Manchester United over his star striker Nicolas Anelka.

The Daily Mail says United chief executive David Gill met Bolton representatives this week to underline the Premiership champions' interest in the 28-year-old France forward.

Lee has told his chairman Phil Gartside that he would be happy to do a player-plus-cash deal with United. The Bolton boss is interested in striker Alan Smith and midfielder Kieran Richardson.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to find the cash to lure Samuel Eto'o from Barcelona, but is tracking Anelka as a secondary target.

Wa lao this Sammy lee the eyes got stamp huh? Richardson.... :s22:

Rappelz

02-06-2007, 03:03 PM

:s13: :s13: :s13:

hanlsn

02-06-2007, 03:42 PM

Chelsea have lodged a £10million bid for Tottenham's Pascal Chimbonda but the defender says he's happy at Spurs.

interesting

ahgohgoh

02-06-2007, 04:54 PM

Then some might argue that Chelsea have already "spent" enough of quality players in the squad in the past season. :s8:

that's a fact.... nothing much to argue and disagree about :s13:

just that you will be defensive...

ahgohgoh

02-06-2007, 04:55 PM

No one remembers how you won it 10-20 yrs later lah...... Nobody cares how u won it, whether is American $$, Russian $$$, they are spending big.

no leh i think "the invincibles" will always be remembered... it was a major major achievement... argubly the proudest achievement of the club IMO

Wryer

02-06-2007, 05:04 PM

How come Arsenal still haven't bought any players huh? I think Arsenal waiting to offload b4 they start to buy. Typical Wenger style in the transfer market.

LOL, you just can't resist aye? So easily provoked. :s13:

ahgohgoh

02-06-2007, 05:43 PM

LOL, you just can't resist aye? So easily provoked. :s13:
you know why... because arsenal caused them the title.. so he still upset about it

xOxMxGx

02-06-2007, 06:23 PM

# Barcelona are closing in on Arsenal striker Thierry Henry as they bid to finally lure the French superstar to the Nou Camp.

# AC Milan and Inter Milan could shock Europe with a blockbusting swap deal to send Alberto Gilardino to the Nerazzurri with Brazilian hitman Adriano moving to AC.

# Chelsea have left Frank Lampard out of their new kit launch - sparking fresh fears over his future.

# Roy Keane has made a shock £2million bid for his former Manchester United team-mate Paul Scholes. Sunderland boss Keane is hoping Scholes might become available after United signed Anderson, Nani and Owen Hargreaves.

# West Ham are set to launch a £4million bid for Manchester United midfielder Kieran Richardson. He's surplus to requirements after United's recent spending spree.

# Wigan boss Chris Hutchings is making Newcastle defender Titus Bramble his first signing at the JJB Stadium.

# Real Madrid have made last-ditch attempt to sign Chelsea winger Arjen Robben. The Dutch star is on the brink of signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge, but Real are hopeful they can lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu.

# Jose Reyes could end his Arsenal nightmare with a dream move back to boyhood club Sevilla. Reyes is currently on loan at Real Madrid.

# West Ham are set to rekindle their interest in Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips. They were in for the England man during the January window, and are set to move again for the £10million-rated star after agreeing a fee for Newcastle's Scott Parker.

# Portsmouth are hoping to sign Charlton veteran Matt Holland on a free transfer.

# Frank Lampard's £7million salary demands could price him out of a move to Italian giants Juventus.

# Chelsea would love to offload Andriy Shevchenko, but only AC Milan are interested. And they wouldn't pay anywhere near half the £30million the Blues invested in him last summer.

# Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is locked in talks with West Ham over £8million midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.

# Bolton will listen to offers for Nicolas Anelka as the Trotters are interested in Manchester United pair Alan Smith and Kieran Richardson.

# David Gill says Manchester United probably haven't finished their summer spending spree just yet.

# Charlton expect Tottenham, Liverpool and West Ham to enter a summer bidding battle for Darren Bent which could see his price rocket to £20million.

# West Ham are set to bid for Everton duo Andrew Johnson and Tim Cahill.

Roy Keane targets quite high. good for sunderland.

Sensational

02-06-2007, 07:47 PM

zzz. the henry to barca rumours nv stop hhuh?

BroadBear

02-06-2007, 07:53 PM

Barcelona are again trying to persuade Arsenal talisman Thierry Henry to join them this summer, according to Spanish reports.

The La Liga giants tried in vain to lure Henry from North London last year, but eventually he snubbed their advances and signed a new deal.
After a trophyless season at the Emirates Stadium, though, the Spaniards apparently believe they have a great chance of finally getting the French striker to commit to a move.

According to El Mundo Deportivo, Barca are hoping their advances will get agreement from Henry to move to Spain.

The Catalan daily claims Barca bosses Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begeristain are hoping to seal a deal this summer, and says contact has been made with Henry's camp.

It also says Barca could revive the four-year contract they had put in place for Henry last year.

Then it appeared almost certain he would move to the Nou Camp, but decided to stay in London after the Gunners lost 2-1 to Barca in the Champions League final in Paris.

Of course even if Barca did manage to get Henry's agreement for a move they would still have to persuade Arsenal to let him go.

One man who would love to see Henry at the Nou Camp is his former France team-mate Lilian Thuram.

He told El Mundo: "If Thierry Henry wanted to change clubs tomorrow it would be great if he came to Barca.

"It would be very good for the club because he is a great player and for him also because the way Barca play would be ideal for him."

BroadBear

02-06-2007, 07:55 PM

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings aims to bolster his defence by making centre-back Titus Bramble his first signing at the JJB Stadium.

Bramble did not feature in Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce's plans for the Magpies so was released last month - and Hutchings is ready to pounce for the 25-year-old.
The Latics chief, who was handed the reins following Paul Jewell's decision to step down after keeping the club in the Premiership, needs to fill the gap left by veteran Arjan De Zeeuw's exit from the club.

Hutchings is confident he can get the best out of Bramble, who was in and out of the Toon squad during his stay in the North-East and has a reputation for making costly blunders.

If Latics have a bid accepted, however, it is likely to be matched by Fulham as Cottagers boss Lawrie Sanchez is in the hunt for a centre-back after being put off Liverpool's Sami Hyypia due to his wage demands.

ahgohgoh

02-06-2007, 08:00 PM

zzz. the henry to barca rumours nv stop hhuh?

how many seasons already man :s13:

dle4e_2005

02-06-2007, 08:04 PM

I used to it already. :)

Always is from Spain or Italy
Last time is Viera
Now is Henry
Next time is Fabregas

yellowsubmarine

02-06-2007, 08:05 PM

I used to it already. :)

Always is from Spain or Italy
Last time is Viera
Now is Henry
Next time is Fabregas

No need next time. There are already rumours Real is interested in Fabregas. =:p

Ronaldo_7

02-06-2007, 08:10 PM

dle4e_2005

02-06-2007, 08:18 PM

No need next time. There are already rumours Real is interested in Fabregas. =:p
forgot about it. Walcott next. :P

ahgohgoh

02-06-2007, 08:20 PM

the club's best players are always linked...

dreamer75

03-06-2007, 01:32 AM

Hutchings in the hunt for Bramble

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings aims to bolster his defence by making centre-back Titus Bramble his first signing at the JJB Stadium. :s22:

Franzz

03-06-2007, 01:50 AM

For first hand, exclusive and up-to-date rumours, can go here: http://www.thedugout.tv/community/showthread.php?t=34263

It is an English FM Forum, that thread is dedicated to transfer also.

ps: Can find a pic of Curbishley negotiating a deal with a player with his agent. Though no one have yet to successfully identify the player. Some names suggested are Keith Gilliespie, Arteta and a possible Tim Cahill. lol

xOxMxGx

03-06-2007, 10:09 PM

# Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta is a target for West Ham.

# Manchester United are set to offer a contract to Irish prospect Shay Brady.

# West Ham are embarking on a huge spending spree in a bid to ensure their Premiership future with Newcastle's Scott Parker and Everton's Andy Johnson on the shopping list. They have ruled out a move for Manchester City's Joey Barton though.

# Charlton have put a £20m price tag on striker Darren Bent.

# Sunderland boss Roy Keane wants to sign 'keeper Tomasz Kuszczak from Manchester United on loan.

# Luis Figo wants to finish his playing career at Tottenham.

# Newcastle will not let Scott Parker sign for West Ham until they have secured Joey Barton.

# Billy Davies will stay with Derby but will only have £10m to spend on new players.

# West Ham are ready to splash out on Craig Bellamy and pay him his £70,000-a-week wage demands.

# Liverpool are set for Real Madrid to make a third bid for Rafa Benitez.

# Everton are ready to battle Rangers and Hearts for Portuguese midfielder Tiago Gomes.

# Wigan are planning a £2m bid for Sheffield Wednesday's Chris Brunt.

# Walter Pandiani could be heading back to the Premiership with Fulham and Derby showing interest.

# Derby boss Billy Davies is keen to land West Ham winger Matthew Etherington.

# David Bellion is keen on a return to the Premiership from Nice with former club Sunderland keen on his services.

# Nigel Reo-Coker is set to move to Aston Villa for £6m.

# Pompey boss Harry Redknapp has been in Italy to watch veteran striker Cristiano Lucarelli.

# Bolton want 'keeper Scott Carson as they prepare to sell Jussi Jaaskelainen to Sunderland.

# Middlesbrough are planning a £2.5m swoop for Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis.

# West Brom defender Chris Perry is wanted by Sheffield United.

# Tomas Rosicky could be set to leave Arsenal with Atletico Madrid showing interest.

# David Dein could be set to return as Newcastle's new chief executive.

# Leighton Baines is unlikely to remain at Wigan if someone can come up with a £5m fee.

# Craig Bellamy will be on his way out of Liverpool with Aston Villa or West Ham the favourites to land him.

# Alan Smith is chasing a new deal at Manchester United. Everton are chasing Smith.

# Liverpool winger Harry Kewell is on Tottenham boss Martin Jol's wishlist.

# Rafa Benitez will test Liverpool's new owners by demanding £35m to buy Samuel Eto'o.

# Portsmouth's Lomana LuaLua could be on his way to Espanyol.

# Barcelona are in the race for Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze.

# Aston Villa and Everton are chasing Michael Kightly of Wolves.

# Liverpool face competition from Chelsea and AC Milan for Lyon's Florent Malouda.

# Jose Mourinho told Chelsea not to let Frank Lampard go as future at Chelsea still remains in doubt.

# Chelsea have had a £10m bid for Pascal Chimbonda turned down by Tottenham.

# Darren Bent is set to snub West Ham's £60,000-a-week offer to join Tottenham.

# Titus Bramble is set to join Wigan this week.

# Sir Alex Ferguson is eyeing a mover for Javier Saviola.

# Arsenal have won the race to sign wonderkid Kyle Bartley from Bolton.

# Charlton are set to make a £2m move for West Brom striker Nathan Ellington.

# Everton are set for a £15m triple swoop for David Nugent, Phil Jagielka and Steaua Bucharest's Dorin Goian.

# Derby are targeting Sheffield United duo Michael Tonge and Claude Davis.

# Barcelona are set to step up their pursuit of Thierry henry but Arsenal want £20m.

# Birmingham boss Steve Bruce has cut short his holiday to make an 11th-hour move for Mark Viduka.

:s22: :s22: :s22: :s22:

GetFuzzy

03-06-2007, 10:24 PM

As juicy as ever.

TrueBeliever_jh

03-06-2007, 10:58 PM

# Luis Figo wants to finish his playing career at Tottenham.

this new is... interesting..

Sensational

03-06-2007, 11:02 PM

David Dein could be set to return as Newcastle's new chief executive.
omfg? n wenger signing another youngster, haiz.........

dreamer75

03-06-2007, 11:05 PM

FRANK LAMPARD will give Chelsea a massive boost by signing a new £125,000 - a - week deal within the next 10 days.

The England star has been locked in a stalemate with Chelsea unwilling to bow to his wage demands. But both sides have reached a compromise and Lampard's camp believe a deal will be struck when the midfielder returns from international duty.

A source close to Lampard said: "The two sides are very close. The signs are everything will be sorted within the next week or so."

There were serious doubts at Stamford Bridge over Lampard's future, especially as he can invoke a FIFA ruling which allows him to buy out the final two years of his contract.

Chelsea chief executive, Peter Kenyon, was insistent any deal for Lampard would not destroy the wage structure which sees Michael Ballack and Andriy S

dreamer75

03-06-2007, 11:06 PM

LEGEND Luis Figo wants to finish his playing career with Tottenham - and has asked Martin Jol to sign him on a shock free transfer from Inter Milan.

The 34-year-old Portuguese star's agents have contacted Spurs officials in the last 24 hours to tell them he is desperate to come to White Hart Lane.

The veteran midfielder still has a year left on his Inter deal, but he is allowed to talk to other clubs. He was due to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad and pick up a £6 million contract, but that deal collapsed last week.

Now Figo has decided he fancies the idea of England and Tottenham are the only team he is thinking about, despite Bolton and Newcastle also being alerted.

A friend of the former World Player of the Year said last night: "Luis has always had a soft spot for Spurs and would love to live in London. He has seen other stars go to the capital and settle with their families."

Figo, who is looking for around £60,000 a week and a two-year deal, is due to decide on his next move by the end of the month.

BroadBear

03-06-2007, 11:09 PM

David Dein could be set to return as Newcastle's new chief executive.
omfg? n wenger signing another youngster, haiz.........I dun mind him signing another young talent but dun throw him into the first team so soon yet. Train them with the reserves till they are ready for first team football

dreamer75

03-06-2007, 11:13 PM

TOMAS ROSICKY could be the first Arsenal star to leave this summer, with Atletico Madrid desperate to sign him.

With boss Arsene Wenger's future uncertain, many of the Gunners' big players are starting to look elsewhere and, if Rosicky goes, many could follow.

Rosicky almost moved to Spain before arriving in London from Borussia Dortmund for £6.8million and Atletico coach Javier Aguirre is hoping the confusion within Arsenal could tempt him to leave after only one season.

Thierry Henry stays at the top of Barcelona's wanted list.

William Gallas, Cesc Fabregas and Philippe Senderos would almost certainly look elsewhere should Wenger leave the club.

http://www.people.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=atleti-go-for-tomas--%26method=full%26objectid=19238992%26siteid=93463-name_page.html

ahgohgoh

03-06-2007, 11:25 PM

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 09:06 AM

Werder Bremen have indicated that they are ready to listen to offers for star forward Miroslav Klose.

zoom - galleria

This comes as a softening of their stance after they had issued a 'hands off' warning a month back, after Klose had met with Bayern bosses in a Hannover hotel.

It is more to do with making a smart business decision, because Werder want to avoid losing him for nothing next summer.

Sporting director Klaus Allofs has admitted that the club are ready to cash in on the German international striker.

"If someone makes a call [to ask about Klose], then I won't hang up," said Allofs. "I would listen to everything."

"But that is true only for a certain time," he insisted, announcing a time limit on the negotiations. "When we decide that time has come, no more discussions will be held.

"Even if Bayern want to negotiate one more time [after that], that won't interest us any more."

Bayern are still keen to land him, despite already signing Luca Toni, as much to build a world class team as to weaken a direct rival ahead of next season.

However, Juventus and Barcelona have also expressed interest, and Werder would prefer to deal with a club from outside Germany, for obvious reasons.

http://www.goal.com/en/articolo.aspx?contenutoid=319468

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 09:09 AM

Recoba to leave Inter.

Inter milan forward Alvaro Recoba is keen to join former coach Walter Novellino at Torino

Recoba is set to leave Inter this summer, and after showing his desire to join Roma last week, has now opened the door to a move to Torino.

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 09:16 AM

The ex Anderlecht player has signed a five year contract.

After signing Czech players Hable and Mazuch, who signed a 5-year contract, Fiorentina have completed their third signing in two days: Belgian international defender Anthony Van Den Borre, from Anderlecht. The 20-year-old defender has signed a contract that ties him to the Viola for five seasons.

Vanden Borre was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but has a Belgian passport and made his senior debut with the "Red Devils" in a friendly against Turkey in April 2004.

He can play at right-back and in central defence, and has been linked with a number of top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Inter, Barcelona, Juventus, and Tottenham Hotspurs.

Fiorentina are strengthening their squad with a number of talented youngsters, picking up Arturo Lupoli from Derby County recently as well. Chievo winger Franco Semioli is also expected to finalise a deal next week.

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=319407

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 09:19 AM

AC Milan have declared an interest in signing Thierry Henry, with the Frenchman's future at Arsenal as uncertain as ever.

The weekend press have been full of report linked the striker with a move to Barcelona, which is a rumour that appears to never go away, but it seems Milan also have a hope of bringing Henry back to Italy.

The former Monaco and Juventus star had a disappointing season with the Gunners due to injury and despite signing a new contract one year ago has done little to dampen the speculation as the future of both Henry and manager Arsene Wenger appear up in the air.

"Our will is to sign a midfielder and a forward," Carlo Ancelotti told the Italian press. "You know of the names that are circulating.

"There are lots of big-name strikers, but there is nothing concrete as these players are playing for big teams.

"Henry is a great player and is among those who could be of interest to us."

While refusing to offer anything definitive on rumours suggesting that Milan had already reached an agreement with Emerson, he said: "I have not confirmed names and do not wish to, but Emerson is a player with the characteristics that would be useful for us."

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=319406

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 09:24 AM

Bolton manager Sammy Lee insists that he will not be letting go of his best players.

The Red Devils have been linked with the French international as Sir Alex Ferguson looks for a front-man ahead of next season.

Dimitar Berbatov had been linked with a move earlier, but after splashing £50million already this summer, another big money signing looks unlikely for United.

Ferguson is keen to focus on quality talent available on the cheap, and the former Arsenal, Real Madrid, Fenerbahce and Manchester City man seems to be amongst the best of those.

It was reported that Bolton might be ready to to business, but manager Sammy Lee insists he will be doing his best to keep his top players.

"We don't want to lose our best players," Lee told the Daily Express.

"It is my job to keep a healthy camp with the desire to be successful.

"The chairman is in the process of talking to current players where we can tie them up on long-term deals."

The futures of Tal Ben Haim and Jussi Jaaskelainen are also in limbo at the moment.

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=319115

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 12:35 PM

Corriere dello Sport

Emerson to Milan: It is done
Medical already planned for June 18
Only contract details remain, the club offers two years with option for a third

MrWeiWei

04-06-2007, 12:40 PM

Corriere dello Sport

Emerson to Milan: It is done
Medical already planned for June 18
Only contract details remain, the club offers two years with option for a third
this emerson is the 1 at RM ?

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 12:48 PM

this emerson is the 1 at RM ?

yes.........

Toturisc

04-06-2007, 05:19 PM

FORLAN: PRICE TAG COULD BE ISSUE

Who? - Diego Forlan
Where is he? - Villarreal
Who is he linked with? - Sunderland

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has played down talk of a return to the Premier League. The Villarreal star has been linked with a move to former Old Trafford team-mate Roy Keane's Sunderland side, but believes the £18million release fee will prove a problem. "It's all very flattering, but we would have to see whether someone would be able to cough up," he told the Daily Star Sunday. "We'd need to talk about who can actually meet this release clause, and we're talking about a lot of money."

dreamer75

04-06-2007, 05:23 PM

spykid

04-06-2007, 05:37 PM

iirc, it was 3 million

TrueBeliever_jh

04-06-2007, 08:03 PM

think he is not suited for EPL.. why would he wanna come back here..

Sensational

04-06-2007, 09:42 PM

y wld arsene leave the club man. after all these yrs hard work, nurturing the youngsters for the future, now he leaves? can't be la

the_ron

05-06-2007, 03:17 PM

Viduka 'set for Newcastle switch'
Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka
Viduka scored 19 goals for Boro last season
Newcastle have agreed in principle to sign Middlesbrough striker Mark Viduka, the Press Association understands.

The 31-year-old Australian has been offered an extended deal but has yet to give an answer to the Teessiders.

Newcastle say they have no comment to make about Viduka's possible switch from the Riverside to St James' Park.

More soon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/6721521.stm

Toturisc

05-06-2007, 05:09 PM

# Chelsea Planning To Disrupt Liverpool In Signing Daniel Alves And Malouda Evil Grin

# Fulham Have Made A 2million Bid For Espanyol Striker Walter Pandiani

# Liverpool' Cisse A Loan Target For Bolton

# Inter Milan Have Offered Adriano For Shevchenko Of Chelsea

# West Ham Ready To Bid For Tim Cahill And Joey Barton

# Wigan Have Signed Antonio Sibierski And Titus Bramble From Newcastle

the_ron

05-06-2007, 05:15 PM

Cesc Fabregas has stated that his future at Arsenal remains firmly intertwined with that of his manager, Arsene Wenger.

Amidst talk of interest from Real Madrid in both men, and with Thierry Henry strongly linked with Barcelona, Fabregas has further admitted he could be forced to consider his future should some high-profile figures leave Emirates Stadium over the summer.

The departure of former vice-chairman David Dein has been the catalyst for unrelenting speculation about Arsenal's crown jewels, even if Wenger has publicly stated he will not be leaving North London in the summer.

Fabregas also signed an eight-year deal in October to signal his commitment to the club, but Arsenal's youngest ever player and goalscorer has warned that if his manager leaves, he may also reassess his options.

"My future depends on Wenger," Fabregas told Marca.

"Now I am happy at Arsenal but if the coach leaves the club and also other players I would have to think again about my position.

"Wenger has shown much confidence in me since