JawD 99 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Arsenal have rejected an audacious attempt by Liverpool to take Theo Walcott on loan for the rest of the season - but Sven-Goran Eriksson is still hopeful of luring the player to Manchester City. (0810 GMT - The Times) Kevin Keegan is planning to snatch David Bentley for £10m - but that planned raid could be ruined by Blackburn's proposed takeover. (The Sun) Portsmouth and Spurs have declared an interest in Fenerbahce's former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, who would be available for a fee of around £5m. (The Guardian) Despite reports of a possible transfer window move to Manchester City, Luis Fabiano wants to remain at Sevilla for at least the rest of the season. (The Independent) Middlesbrough face the prospect of losing both Stewart Downing and Jonathan Woodgate before the end of the month with Spurs and Newcastle interested in the England pair. (Daily Star) Dean Ashton is a £7m target for Manchester City and West Ham may sell their striker if they can land Darren Bent from Spurs. (The Sun) Tottenham have given Tiago until Sunday to agree to a move or they will withdraw from a deal to sign the Portugal midfield player from Juventus. (The Times) Olof Mellberg is set to quit Aston Villa to join Juventus by the end of the month. (Daily Star) Portsmouth are attempting to sign Milan Baros on loan from Lyon, but the forward feels the deal has become complicated and has yet to make up his mind. (The Times) Spurs coach Juande Ramos admits he wants to sign midfielder David Albelda on a free transfer from Valencia this summer. (Daily Mirror) Aston Villa have sounded out Argentine club River Plate about their Colombian striker Radamel Falcao. (Daily Mirror) Reading's £7m valuation of Leroy Lita appears to have priced him out of a move. Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and Sunderland were all interested in the forward. (The Times) Pascal Chimbonda has stunned Tottenham by declaring he wants to leave the club for a lucrative contract under Kevin Keegan at Newcastle. Gillingham have agreed to sell 15-year-old striker Luke Freeman to Arsenal. (The Times) Stoke manager Tony Pulis has lined up a £600,000 bid for unsettled Sheffield United midfielder Nick Montgomery, who has revealed he wants to leave Bramall Lane. (Daily Star) Sheffield United boss Bryan Robson, meanwhile, is contemplating a £400,000 move for Brighton skipper Dean Hammond. (Daily Star) Derby and Reading are interested in Coventry winger Julian Gray, who has a £1m get-out clause in his contract. (The Sun) MK Dons boss Paul Ince could move for striker Stefan Moore after he was released by QPR. (Daily Star) Match-fixing claims have rocked the African Nations Cup after Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch claimed he was approached about manipulating their match against Mail, which they lost 1-0. (Various) Much-maligned keeper Paul Robinson does not expect to be named in Fabio Capello's first England squad after bring dropped for Spurs. (Daily Mirror) Liverpool's American owners are ready to signal their commitment to the club by finally signing Javier Mascherano on a long-term contract for £17m. (Various) New Scotland boss George Burley is to court controversy by asking former England captain Terry Butcher to become his assistant. (The Guardian) Premier League crowds this season are on course to average more than 36,000 fans per match - the highest average gate per game in the top division since 1951. (The Independent) Nicklas Bendtner will not back down in his war with Emmanuel Adebayor - and refuses to say sorry to his Arsenal team-mate. (The Sun) Sir Alex Ferguson has backed David Beckham to win his 100th England cap against Switzerland next month in Fabio Capello's first game in charge. (Various) Derby boss Paul Jewell has labelled the delay in Roy Carroll's transfer to the club as "embarrassing" after Rangers, who are yet to sign a replacement, halted the move. (The Independent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Have we signed anyone yet??? If not then why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy 1 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Have we signed anyone yet???If not then why not? a couple of youth players no one for the 1st team though Edited January 25, 2008 by Fordy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i think we'll have done well if we end up with woodgate, bentley, downing and chimbonda out of this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Though Spuds seem to be leading the way for woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 89 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 i think we'll have done well if we end up with woodgate, bentley, downing and chimbonda out of this window. what about Berbatov, van buyten, riise, defoe and SWP though? sheesh I think you're forgetting about the Keegan factor now in play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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