STUTTGART EYE TUNCAY MOVE

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Tuncay is wanted by Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart.The Turkey international is expected to leave the Riverside this summer in the wake of Boro's relegation to the Championship.Markus Babbel's side, who have already secured the services[...]

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ZOLA EYES GUDJOHNSEN SWOOP

Gianfranco Zola has named Eidur Gudjohnsen as a possible transfer target as West Ham bid to bolster their attacking options.The Hammers recently revealed that forward Luis Boa Morte could be out until the New Year after sustaining anterior cruciate ligament damage.With striker Dean Ashton[...]

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Arbeloa delighted to return to the Bernabeu

Alvaro Arbeloa revealed he set his heart on a return to Real Madrid as soon as he discovered the Spanish giants were interested in taking him back to the Bernabeu this summer.Arbeloa spent Wednesday in the Spanish capital putting the finishing touches on his move from Liverpool after Madrid agreed a reported £3.5m deal with the[...]

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Lyon agree deal to sign Gomis from St Etienne

Lyon coach Claude Puel has confirmed the imminent transfer of striker Bafetimbi Gomis will wrap up the club's close-season shopping spree.Les Gones will take their summer spending to €70m once Gomis passes his medical on Thursday and signs a five-year contract with the arch-rivals of his current club St Etienne.Since selling Karim[...]

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Elano leaves City to join up with Galatasaray

Galatasaray have announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Elano on a four-year contract from Manchester City.The Brazilian did not settle in England.Elano's future at the City of Manchester Stadium had been uncertain after he found himself in and out of Mark Hughes' side last season[...]

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"Fed up" Mascherano reiterates Barcelona desire

Javier Mascherano could be the latest midfielder to leave Liverpool for La Liga after the player's brother said he wanted a move to Barcelona.Alonso and Mascherano: Heading for Spain?After Xabi Alonso reportedly handed in a transfer request in his bid to claim a move to Real Madrid, Mascherano's[...]

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Valencia scores on United debut

Antonio Valencia scored on his Manchester United debut as the Red Devils reached the final of the Audi Cup in Munich with a 2-1 win over Boca Juniors.Anderson is mobbed after scoringThe Ecuadorian winger needed just 42 minutes of his United debut to find the target after Anderson had[...]

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Toure: City move on the cards for six months

Kolo Toure has revealed his move to Manchester City was in the pipeline six months ago.Toure: City new boy.Mark Hughes' latest recruit was introduced to the press after signing a four-year deal at Eastlands on Wednesday.And the 28-year-old says he was fixed on a move north even before[...]

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Vieira set for sensational return to Arsenal?

Former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira could be set for a sensational return to the club after reports that manager Arsene Wenger is considering a swoop for the midfielder.Patrick Vieira: Available for freeThe 33-year-old midfielder has had a tough time with Inter since joining them in[...]

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Everton reject new £18m City bid for Lescott

Everton have confirmed they have rejected Manchester City's latest offer for Joleon Lescott.Lescott is the subject of a second offerCity contacted their Premier League rivals with an increased bid of £18m for the central defender - but the Toffees have turned down the offer.Earlier this[...]

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Alonso hands in Liverpool transfer request

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Anfield to ensure he gets his move to Real Madrid this summer.Alonso: Which way to the Bernabeu?Liverpool have refused to budge from an asking price for Alonso in the region of £30m, which has stalled any[...]

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Tottenham agree deal for Pompey striker Crouch

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Peter Crouch from Portsmouth. The England international is believed to cost around £9m after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.Redknapp and Crouch: Scene to be repeated soon, but with a white shirt instead.The deal reunites Crouch with[...]

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Prolific Dzeko still has heart set on Milan move

Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko still has his heart set on a move to AC Milan, even though he is resigned to staying at Wolfsburg this season.Dzeko in regular pose last season.The Bosnian striker was a crucial part in Wolfsburg's Bundesliga-winning side last season, scoring 26 goals.Dzeko's[...]

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Arbeloa claims Madrid move is "nearly completed"

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa says he is close to sealing a transfer to Real Madrid even though the big-spending Spanish side seem more concerned with trimming their squad after an extravagant close-season spending spree.Alvaro Arbeloa in action against Real Madrid"At present I am[...]

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City agree fee with Arsenal for Toure

Arsenal managerArsene Wenger has confirmed Kolo Toure could be on his way to Manchester City as the clubs haggle over a fee for the Ivorian.Toure could be arguing with Rooney in a sky blue shirt this season.Mark Hughes is still desperate to land a big-name defender before the start of[...]

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Brown insists Hull deal for Zamora is still alive

Hull manager Phil Brown insists the deal to sign Bobby Zamora remains very much alive despite claims to the contrary from Fulham boss Roy Hodgson.A rare sight: Zamora scoring last season.The Tigers have had a £5m bid accepted for the striker and the former England Under-21 international[...]

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Terry hopes Cole and Drogba sign new deals

John Terry hopes key players such as Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba will follow his example and pledge their futures to Chelsea.The 28-year-old has been a high-profile target of Manchester City this summer and had pointedly remained silent on the matter until he released a statement on Monday insisting he will be staying with the[...]

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Zola still hopeful of tying Lucas Neill to new deal

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola remains hopeful of convincing defender Lucas Neill to sign a new deal with the club.Lucas Neill: Staying at Upton Park?The Australia international's contract at Upton Park expired at the end of June and he did not fly to Beijing with the Hammers for this[...]

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Mourinho eyes up United job when Sir Alex quits

Jose Mourinho has thrown his hat into the ring to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when he finally leaves Old Trafford.Has Mourinho got the minerals to replace Ferguson?The Inter Milan boss says he would jump at the chance to fill the Red Devils' hot seat when 67-year-old Ferguson calls time[...]

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Defoe spends five hours in cell after police error

Jermain Defoe could sue the police after being unlawfully arrested and held in a cell for five hours in the early hours of Monday morning.Defoe was held by the police for five hoursThe Tottenham Hotspur striker was stopped in his car at 2.30am and arrested for driving while disqualified.[...]

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