Pre-season Transfer Speculation & Rumours(2010)

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Valencia issue Silva warning
Spaniards dampen chances of £30m switch

Manchester United and Real Madrid have been warned that Valencia star David Silva is not for sale.

The pair have been reportedly touting the 24-year-old in a £30million move but the Spanish outfit have said the player will not be going anywhere in the close season.

Silva had previously expressed his temptation at a possible move to United, who were thought to be keen on making a close season swoop for the Spain international.

Club president Manuel Llorente has said the midfielder will not be going anywhere, though, after he helped them secure a third place finish in La Liga.
Valencia recently lost David Villa to Barcelona in what was believed to be a £35million deal and Llorente is keen not to lose another key name.

He said in The Sun: "He will not leave."

source: skysports.com

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McClaren to fight for Dzeko
News coach keen on keeping star man

Wolfsburg manager Steve McClaren has vowed to do all he can to keep hold of highly-rated striker Edin Dzeko.

McClaren was unveiled as the new manager of the club on Wednesday and one of his first jobs will be to keep hold of the Bosnia-Herzegovina star.

Dzeko has been courting the interest of some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Manchester Untied, Real Madrid and AC Milan reportedly keen on securing his services.

The 24-year-old can leave as early as next week if Wolfsburg and another club agree to set a fee and McClaren admits the situation remains out of his control.

Tooth and nail

But the 49-year-old was hopeful of doing enough to ensure the front man remains at the Volkswagen Arena.

McClaren told Sky Sports News: "At the present moment we're not in control of it. He's got a clause in his contract where he can go for a set fee before Monday.

"We're really sweating on it. After Monday, if nothing happens, we take a little bit more control over the situation and we can dictate it a little bit more. He's a world-class striker and we don't want to lose him.

"We're fighting tooth and nail to keep him. If we want to be successful we have to keep our best player, as every team does."

source: skysports.com

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Redknapp refusing Modric deal
Spurs boss rules out moves for Ireland and Cahill

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has again warned Manchester United that they would be wasting their time with any attempt to sign Luka Modric.

The Croatia international has been linked with a £25million move to Old Trafford as Sir Alex Ferguson is planning to make changes to his squad after failing to win the Premier League or UEFA Champions League in 2009/10.

Modric is understood to be a top target and Ferguson's friendship with Redknapp could help in a deal, with reports that Spurs are lining up unsettled Chelsea playmaker Joe Cole as a replacement.

But with Tottenham preparing to participate in next season's Champions League, their manager, who said in April that the 24-year-old was not for sale, does not want to lose core members of his squad.

"There's no chance of it happening at all. Luka's key to everything that's happening at this place," Redknapp said in The Sun.

"Everybody knows what I think of him. And if you want to move on to higher levels you don't start flogging off your best players - to anyone."

Modric has also offered an indication that he does not plan on walking away from White Hart Lane as he predicts a bright future.

Stress

He told Hotspur, Tottenham's official magazine: "I thought at the time, 'this is a big thing for us'. If we qualify for the group stages of the Champions League I'm sure this club will go on to another level."

Meanwhile, Redknapp has ruled out a move for Manchester City's Stephen Ireland, who is also said to be a target of Aston Villa, due to the strength in depth of the Spurs midfield.

"Stephen is undoubtedly a very good player but we have a lot of players who can fill that position. I like him but he won't be a target," he said.

Bolton's £15million-rated Gary Cahill is another player who Redknapp will not be pursuing.

He said: "I like the player, always have. But I am very happy with my defence.

"Michael Dawson and Ledley King have shown what they are all about by forcing their way into the England squad.

"I have an excellent squad and - I stress - Luka Modric is going to remain a part of it."

source: skysports.com

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United win work permit for Javier Hernandez - ESPN - Link

Looks like the first confirmed signing is through.

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Ok this bit of news isn't worth spending time on formatting and finding a nice picture. So here it is and I really really hope its not true.

Kevin Doyle insists he is happy at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club - Shrugs off Arsenal, Manchester United link.

Yes Kevin Doyle! :S

Source: http://www.fansfc.com/story/21469.html (there are few more too if you google around, but don't!)

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joe cole ... rumor again ........ is he close to utd move ?

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Man United and Chelsea face £25m fee for Atletico Madrid star

Manchester United and Chelsea have been quoted a staggering £25million to sign Atletico Madrid’s teenage sensation keeper David De Gea.

The 19-year-old has been a revelation since he displaced Sergio Asenjo and played in their victorious Europa League Final side against Fulham. De Gea was named in Spain’s initial 30-man World Cup squad but did not make their final 23-man pool.

Yet after Asenjo arrived at Atletico for £4.7m from Vallodolid last summer, De Gea was offered to Stoke City for just £1.4m at the start of the season.

Potters’ boss Tony Pullis decided against taking the teenager and may live to regret that decision. In recent weeks United and Chelsea have both made enquiries for De Gea but were staggered when they were quoted £25m before Atletico Madrid would even consider selling.

Yet Stoke aren’t the only side kicking themselves over missing out.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp made an enquiry about signing Asenjo last season and also turned down the chance to sign De Gea. Chelsea, along with Arsenal, are also in the hunt for Spanish teenage sensation Paco Alcacer.

Along with a host of other English clubs they will be at the final of the European Under-17 Championship in Liechstenstein today when Spain take on England.

The primary target will be the 16-year-old known as “Paco” at his club Valencia.

He has been the star of Spain’s run to the final and would cost a nominal fee.

Source: The Mirror (Football)

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Manchester United looking to pip Manchester City to sign Santos starlet Paulo Henrique Ganso

Manchester United have contacted Santos about the possibility of siging Paulo Henrique Ganso, according to a report from The Daily Mail.

Manchester City are believed to have first refusal on the 20-year-old midfielder due to Robinho's loan spell with the Brazilian outfit.

With that loan set to expire on August 4, the report claims that City's option could expire with it.

That could clear the way for United to pursue the Brazil Under-20 international, who had been touted in the Brazilian media as a possible understudy for Kaka at this summer's World Cup.

source: goal.com

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Very good young player, if it's true, I wouldn't mind seeing this transfer come through at all.

Manchester United Target £12m Move For Barcelona Young Gun Bojan Krkic - Report

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has set his sights on a £12 million move to link Wayne Rooney with Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic.

Krkic, 19, has been with the Catalans all his career and scored more than 500 goals in the youth ranks. An eight-goal La Liga haul last season has alerted Ferguson to his talents and he is determined to pair him with Rooney according to El Mundo Deportivo.

Mexican centre forward Javier Hernandez is already on his way to Old Trafford next term, but Ferguson's doubts about Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen have piqued his interest.

The £34.2m arrival of Valencia's David Villa has put Krkic's place at Barcelona in jeopardy and could yet see head coach Pep Guardiola make him available for transfer.

Source: Goal.com

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Manchester United ready to make shock run at Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta

The Spaniard is negotiating a new contract with Everton but with talks hitting a standstill United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could ask Toffees boss David Moyes if he would sell the 28-year-old, according to The Mirror.

Arteta still has two years remaining on his current Everton contract but a fine season has United, Arsenal and Manchester City interested in the midfielder.

Despite a strong connection with Moyes, Arteta could desire an exit from Goodison Park in order to play Champions League football next season and earn consideration for a Spain call-up.

While Ferguson would not steal a player with Arteta from his good friend Moyes, should Everton conclude that they will not be able to keep the midfielder they could let him go for about £10 million.

With Cesc Fabregas looking to return to Barcelona this summer, Arsenal believe that Arteta could replace the void left when their captain departs.

Despite City’s interest it would be unlikely that the Toffees do business with the Eastlands club after the Joleon Lescott transfer saga last summer.

Src: goal.com ..

he is good choice and temp solution to our mid field(he's creative) ..
bt moyes wount :|

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Real Madrid agree terms with Higuain over new deal
6 year deal ... 2 million to 3.5 million .. with bonus :| :| :| :| :|