Blackburn close in on Chimbonda
August 26, 2009
Blackburn Rovers have agreed a £2million for Tottenham’s right back Pascal Chimbonda. He will transfer to Ewood Park subject to a medical. Chimbonda agreed to take a pay cut to move to Tottenham for a second spell in January but failed to create any impression at White Hart Lane. He made only three appearances for Spurs after being behind Verdan Corluka and Alan Hutton in the pecking order for the right back spot.
Chimbonda’s representative, Willie McKay, said the deal was close to being completed and the right-back was set to undertake a medical at Blackburn -
“We are in the process of sorting things out,” McKay told Sky Sports.
“Pascal is travelling up to Blackburn and will hopefully undergo a medical tomorrow if everything is agreed.”
Chimbonda’s move to Blackburn paves way for Stephen Warnock’s move to Villa. Warnock has voiced his desire to play for a bigger club and Martin O’Neill is ready to offer £8million for his services. Warnock was also left out of his side’s Carling Cup victory over Gillingham on Tuesday night.
Sam Allardyce is still looking for some defensive reinforcements before the close of the window. Ivory Coast international Steve Gohouri from Borussia Munchengladbach and Hibs’ Sol Bamba are on the top of his wish list.
Gillingham sign Gowling on permanent basis
August 26, 2009
Defender Josh Gowling has made his loan move from Carlisle United to Gillingham a permanent one. The Coventry born centre half has put pen to paper a two year contract at the Priestfield Stadium.
Gowling had joined the Gills on a month long loan from Carlisle in July, and recently had his loan deal extended so that he could feature in the Carling Cup game against Blackburn Rovers. With Simon King injured, Gills boss Mark Stimpson has chosen to play Gowling alongside Garry Richards in defence in recent games.
Gowling started his career with West Brom, and then moved to Denmark for two seasons. Bournemouth offered him a return to England, and he left the Cherries in 2008 for Carlisle United.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailRyan Smith signs for Crystal Palace
August 26, 2009
Crystal Palace have signed midfielder Ryan Smith on a short term contract. Smith was a free agent after having been released by Southampton in May, and impressed in a trial at Selhurst Park.
Smith, 22, started his career at Arsenal, and was loaned out to Leicester City in 2005 before completing a permanent switch to Derby County next year. At Pride Park, he struggled to break into the first team, and was farmed out to Millwall on loan, where he impressed Willie Donachie so much that the Lions bought his services on a permanent basis in July 2007.
He went on loan to Southampton in October 2008, a move that became permanent in the 2009 January transfer window.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailVilla in talks over Warnock
August 26, 2009
Aston Villa are in talks with Blackburn to sign full-back Stephen Warnock. The former Liverpool player was omitted from the Blackburn squad for their 2-1 defeat by Sunderland at the weekend, Sam Allardyce revealing the reason was he didn’t feel he was in the right frame of mind, due to speculation about his future and he was also a unused subsititute in Blackburn’s Carling Cup victory on Tuesday night.
Rovers have admitted that he could leave for Villa, but only at the right price. Villa manager Martin O’Neill is short of defensive cover and is trying desperately to sign reinforcements and it looks like the Villa boss could have to pay up to £8million to land his man
Rovers manager Sam Allardyce had this to say: “I think it is obvious he would like to move to a club of that size (Villa) without me trying to cover it up,”
“The problem is we want the value we think Stephen is worth and that is the most important thing from my and this club’s point of view.”
The Blackburn boss has agreed a £1.5million fee for Tottenham full-back Pascal Chimbonda, who is believed to be unhappy at White Hart Lane. The Frenchman arrived back at Spurs in January after a short spell at Sunderland.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailEverton capture Russian star
August 25, 2009
Everton have completed the signing of Russian international Diniyar Bilyaletdinov for £9million from Lokomotiv Moscow. The move depends on a work permit being granted, but that shouldn’t be a problem as he is a regular for his national side and has won 28 caps.
The midfielder appeared for his country at Euro 2008 and plays on the left side of midfield, but has been used as a left-back and also on the right wing by previous managers. He will be an ideal addition to the Everton squad, being pace and creativity to the team.
Everton chief executive Robert Elstone said: “We are delighted to have secured the services of Diniyar,”
“I know David Moyes has wanted to bring him to Goodison for some time and we look forward to welcoming him.”
A statement on the club website read: “The 24-year-old will now return to Russia to complete the formalities of a visa application to enter the UK.”
“The player will be ineligible for Thursday’s Europa League play-off second leg with Sigma Olomouc due to the Uefa registration deadline passing – and it remains unlikely that he will have arrived on Merseyside in time to prepare for the weekend’s Premier League clash with Wigan.”
“He is due in the UK in early September for Russia’s World Cup qualifier with Wales and the likelihood is that he will join up with his new team-mates for the first time ahead of the trip to Fulham the following weekend.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailDindane passes Pompey medical
August 24, 2009
Racing Club de Lens forward Aruna Dindane is set to join south coast club Portsmouth after passing his medical at Fratton Park. Dindane, who partners Didier Drogba for Ivory Coast can play up front or on the flanks and will provide much needed reinforcement to Paul Hart’s squad. Dindane has been offered a two-year contract with an option of extension for another year.
Pompey have seen Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe depart the club since last December, thereby quality of the striking options available to Hart and have begun their Premier League campaign with three consecutive defeats to Fulham, Birmingham City and Arsenal.
Dindane’s Ivory Coast compatriot Steve Gouhori is also set to train with Pompey for a week and hope to secure a deal with the club at the end of the trial. Gouhori landed in England on Sunday and will train for the entire duration of the week. He is currently a free agent after being released by German club Borussia Monchengladbach at the end of the season.
Paul Hart also indicated that Pompey are in the market for a striker –
“I don’t like losing and it’s difficult when we do,” he told the club’s official website.
“But I get my lift from the players. If I had a group who were lying down and feeling sorry for themselves then I wouldn’t have anything. But that’s not the case. I look at their faces and there’s disappointment. They’re disappointed that we haven’t scored more goals.
“We created 15 chances against Fulham and lose to a goal that’s gone in off someone’s backside.
“I think we’ve been extremely well organised and disciplined in the three games we’ve had. We should have got more from those games. But we’re still giving it a go.
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Manchester City sign Sylvinho
August 24, 2009
Manchester City have completed the free signing of former Barcelona full-back Sylvinho on a one-year deal. The Brazilian was released by Barcelona earlier this summer when his contract at the Camp Nou expired, he’s expected to act as cover for England left-back Wayne Bridge.
The 35 year-old has a wealth of experience, including playing at Arsenal for two seasons. He has also won two European Cups and three La Liga titles at the Camp Nou and played for his national side six times.
Manager Mark Hughes told City’s official website: “Sylvinho has a wealth of experience at the very top level, having represented Brazil and played for some of the very top clubs in Europe,”
“When the chance presented itself to bring him to Manchester City as a free agent I saw it as representing excellent business for us.
“Sylvinho won the European Cup last season at Barcelona and he will strengthen our defensive options.”
As we told you on yesterdays Football Transfers Everton defender Joleon Lescott will move to Manchester City for a reported fee of £24million, the England defender just needs to complete a medical and agree personal terms and he will be a City. Everton have stated all summer that they didn’t want to sell, but had to renege due to Lescott’s apparent poor attitude.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailMoyes reveals Lescott deal is close
August 23, 2009
Everton boss David Moyes has admitted to defeat in his battle to keep England centre-back Joleon Lescott. The England defender is set to finally complete a move to Manchester City in the next few days, after weeks of argument and debate over the players future.
Lescott was dropped for Everton’s Europa League 4-1 victory over Sigma Olomouc on Thursday night and was left out of the team that lost 1-0 at Burnley on Sunday. Moyes stated the reason was Lescott’s poor attitude. The player looked distracted last weekend as Everton were hammered 6-1 by Arsenal. The transfer looks likely to be in the region of £24million, plus add ons depending on how successful City are in the future.
The Everton chief told the Everton official website: “I think most people know. I think there’s a deal there and it’s going to go through if things can be agreed.”
He has also revealed that he needs to strengthened his squad saying:”We’re hopeful to add to it (the squad), I’d like to get four players in, if possible.”
Everton will now have to look at potential replacements. The Toffee’s have been linked with moves for Newcastle defender Steven Taylor and also Manchester City centre-back Richard Dunne, who started his career at Goodison Park.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBoro target Balde as Stoke want Huth
August 23, 2009
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has stepped up his efforts to sign former Celtic defender Bobo Balde after reports have suggested that Stoke want their German defender Robert Huth. Balde served Celtic with great distinction for over eight years from 2001-2009 before being released by the Glasgow club.
After being released, a lot of club have shown interest in the Guinea international. Balde had a trial with Premier League sides Wolves and Birmingham but failed to secure a contract at either club. With doubt over the future of Wheater and Huth, Boro seems the likely destination. French second division club RC Strasbourg have been the latest club to be linked with Balde.
Meanwhile, Stoke City are ready to bolster their defence by swooping for £4m signing of Robert Huth. Although the transfer fee might have been agreed, the wages earned by Huth at Boro would be difficult for Stoke to match and it would be interesting to see if he takes a pay cut to go to the Premier League side.
Boro are also looking to offload stiker Afonso Alves and are looking to sign out of contract striker Danny Webber.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCD Chivas USA sign Maicon Santos on loan
August 22, 2009
MLS side Chivas USA have signed Brazilian striker Maicon Santos on loan from Bonsucesso. The 25 year old started his career in his native Brazil with Madueira before moving to Tunisian giants Etoile Du Sahel in 2006. In 2007, he was loaned out to Libyan outfit Al Nasri, and left Etoile next year for Israeli side Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.
However he did not spend too much time at Hapoel either, and returned to Brazil in the same year.
Maicon Santos has been training with Chivas for the past two weeks, and is likely to make his debut for the club against Toronto FC on Saturday.
Chivas coach Preki said that he was delighted to sign a forward of Santos’ calibre, and added he would give them extra options in the attacking third of the pitch.
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