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Andy Gray signs for Barnsley

August 22, 2009

Coca Cola Championship side Barnsley have finally completed the signing of Charlton striker Andy Gray. The Tykes had agreed a fee for the Scottish international, and had also discussed personal terms with him last month, but the transfer was stalled because of the transfer embargo imposed on Charlton ( The Addicks were in talks for a takeover)

Harrogate born Gray started his career with Leeds United, and moved to Nottingham Forest in 1998. He has also played for Bury, Preston North End, Oldham Athletic, Bradford City, Sheffield United, Burnley, Sunderland and most recently, Charlton.

The 31 year old will go straight into the Barnsley squad for their game against newly promoted Leicester City.

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Everton close to Banega deal

August 22, 2009

Everton are “A few days away” from completing the season-long loan signing of Valencia midfielder Ever Banega according to manager David Moyes. The Toffee’s secured a work permit for the young Argentine international yesterday and the 21 year-old is expected on Merseyside over the weekend to complete the move. The loan deal could be made permanent if the youngster impresses at Goodison Park.

The Toffee’s boss told Everton’s official website: “Our application for a work permit has been passed and hopefully we will get to see him in a few days.

“He has very good ability and is a little bit similar to Mikel Arteta in lots of ways in that he can retain the ball and pass it.

“Ever is on a year’s loan. If he’s good then we will keep him, if he’s not we can always send him back.”

He already has experience in the Champions League, La Liga and also at international level. He cost Valencia £18million when he moved to Los Ches, but he failed to settle at the Mestalla. The former Boca Juniors ace is highly rated and spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid. He settled at Atletico and made 24 appearances for the side from the capital.

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Official: Wigan sign Diame

August 21, 2009

Wigan Athletic boss has swooped for French defensive midfielder Mohammed Diame to fill the void left by Lee Cattermole’s departure to Sunderland. After weeks of pursuit, Martinez was able to close the deal for the talented midfielder of Senegalese origin. Wigan offered €3.8 million to Rayo Vallecano for his services.

Diame joined Rayo from CD Linares in 2008. He played 35 games for Rayo scoring twice for them. His performances attracted a lot of attention from various clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Diame was close to a switch to the Emirates Stadium in January before the move fell through.

Diame’s deal to Wigan was held up after the medical revealed heart concerns for the midfielder. But Martinez has finally been given the go ahead by his medical staff. He joins Antonio Amaya and is expected to slot right into the squad for the game against Manchester United.

Martinez was very upbeat about his new signings -

“We are quite close to agreeing everything, and the main thing now is thrashing out the personal terms,” the 36-year-old told The Wigan Evening Post. “Hopefully that will be done quite soon and they will be excellent signings for the future.”I’ve followed their progress and development for a long time, and they will bring something different to our squad.”I’m happy with the way the squad is developing; there’s a tremendous work ethic and a fantastic spirit in the camp.”I’m very excited about the challenge ahead and the players are very focused and ready for that challenge.”I’ve got huge confidence in the quality of the squad, we have a good core of players and we are getting stronger every day.”

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English sides target Argentine striker

August 21, 2009

A group of English clubs are believed to be interested in signing Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli. The striker impressed in the Argentines Copa Libertadores success. The 24 year-old is a teammate of former Manchester United midfield maestro Juan Sebastien Veron, whose father won the Libertadores in three consecutive seasons.

The striker finished top scorer in the Libertadores with eight goals, scoring the winner against Brazilian side Cruzeiro. He also holds a Italian passport which means he doesn’t need a work permit to move to England. Sunderland and Blackburn were interested in the star, but have now signed alternatives.

Bolton, West Ham, Wigan and Hull City are set to fight it out for the former Boca Juniors ace. His English representative Barry McIntosh had this to say: “Mauro is one of the best strikers in Argentina and it is little surprise there is such interest in him,”

“We cannot go into details at this point, but a move before the transfer window shuts does look possible.”

One of the clubs interested in Boselli Hull City, have ruled themselves out of a move for Portsmouth striker David Nugent. Hull boss Phil Brown Had this to say:

“There are a number of players out there I believe will become Hull City players before the end of the window,”

“It has been bandied around for three or four weeks now and I have not made any approaches for David Nugent.”

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Krygiakos near to Liverpool move

August 20, 2009

Greek international defender Sotiris Krygiakos has agreed to join Liverpool from AEK Athens for a fee in the region of £1.5million. The 30 year-old revealed the move on his official website: “Last week I said I was an AEK player for the next four years and meant that,”

“But then I received the biggest challenge of my career.

“I fully understand it came at the worst possible moment for the team, but the fact that I had the chance to play for Liverpool is a huge challenge.”

The centre-back’s move to Anfield now just depends on him completing his medical. He already has experience of playing in British football after spending time with Scottish giants Rangers.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez told the clubs official website:”We have nearly done the deal subject to a medical,”

“He is a player with experience who can hopefully help us in defence.

“He has experience in British football and Rangers. After that with Frankfurt and the national team.

“He’s a good player in the air, strong and aggressive. We were looking for a player with experience.

“He will have the medical this week, it has to be before the weekend.”

The Reds manager is currently without Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger and had to play Spanish youngster Daniel Ayala in the 4-0 victory over Stoke. It was the 20 year-old’s full debut for the Red’s and Liverpool are in desperate need of defensive cover.

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Sunderland close in on Mensah

August 19, 2009

After completing an astute signing of Lorik Cana from Marseille, Steve Bruce has turned his attention to France yet again in a bid to sign Lyon stopper John Mensah. Sunderland are looking to sign the Ghana defender on a season long loan deal with an option for a permanent move. Bruce is looking to complete the deal in the next 48 hours so that Mensah can slot into the team for the weekend’s game against Blackburn Rovers.

After moving to Lyon from Rennes in 2008 for a staggering €8.4 million, Mensah has not been getting enough playing time at Lyon having made only 12 appearances last season. Mensah will bring a lot of experience to Sunderland’s defence. Mensah has 58 caps for Ghana and was also voted as the French League’s Player of the Year back in 2006.

Steve Bruce sounded very upbeat about his defensive target -

“The John Mensah thing is getting close. We are edging towards that one. It looks as if we might be able to have that one in the bag. It’s fair to say that we are close to agreeing a deal. I’ll hopefully know more in the next 24-48 hours, but we hope so”.

Bruce is still looking for new defenders after Paraguay international Paulo da Silva’s move from Mexican side Toluca hit administrative difficulties.

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Salgado completes Blackburn switch

August 19, 2009

Former Real Madrid full-back Michel Salgado has signed for Premier League Blackburn. The 35 year-old has signed a two-year contract at Ewood Park after he was released by the Spanish giants. During his ten years at Real Madrid he won four league titles, two Champions League titles, a Uefa Cup and an Intercontinental Cup.

He has also won 53 caps for his country with included appearing at Euro 2000 and World Cup 06. Rovers are still waiting for international clearance to come through in order for the former Real star to make his debut at Sunderland on Saturday.

The former Spanish international told Onda Cero radio Station “I achieved everything that I wanted to there,”

“I had no desire to play against Real Madrid and I hope that I do not have to throughout the rest of my career.

“If I have to, then it will be in Europe and it would be very difficult for me.

“Should Blackburn qualify for the Champions League then I hope that we do not play against Real Madrid.”

He also revealed that he would like to finish his playing career at Ewood Park saying: “I have joined an historic club that was one of the founders of the league. They ticked many of the boxes I wanted,”

“I did not want to stay in the Spanish league. I spent ten years with Real Madrid and I did not want to play against them.

“But also I am going to play in one of the best leagues in the world. This is football in it’s purest state and is different to Spain. Above all the atmosphere in the stadia can be spectacular.

“It is a league that I am going to enjoy playing in to finish my career.”

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Chelsea sell Pizarro to Werder Bremen

August 18, 2009

Werder Bremen have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Claudio Pizarro for an undisclosed fee. Pizarro spent last season on loan at the German club and scored 17 goals for them helping them to win the German Cup and reach the final of the UEFA Cup. The Peruvian forward who had spent two highly successful years at Werder Bremen from 1999 to 2001 returned to Stamford Bridge at the end of last season. But with stern competition for places from the likes of Drogba, Anelka and Kalou; he decided to move on. Pizarro had a pretty disappointing stint with Chelsea scoring only twice in 21 appearances for the London club. Claudio’s move is a positive signing for the German club who are looking for reinforcements after losing Brazilian playmaker Diego to Juventus.

A statement on Chelsea’s official website read: “Claudio Pizarro has signed a permanent deal with Werder Bremen.”All at the club wish Claudio well for the future.”

Chelsea have also snapped up talented Serbian Nemanja Matic for a fee of £1.5million from Slovenian side MFK Kosice. Matic has spent three seasonsin Slovakia and was part of the Serbia Under 21 squad that competed at this summer’s European Championship. He has also won two full caps.

Matic was very excited about his move to the Blues -

‘I know a lot about Chelsea, I have been following them,’ he said.

‘I play together with Branislav in the national team and have spoken to him about Chelsea. The first time when I met him to play in the national team I asked a couple of questions.

‘I am a solid midfielder, I have a lot to offer and for sure to progress and I will show everyone why I am at Chelsea.

‘I am a central midfielder and I know I am not well known but I have physical power and I am quite a technical, left-footed player.’

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Matic completes Chelsea move

August 18, 2009

Serbian youngster Nemanja Matic has completed his move from Kosice to Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £1.75million. The Serbian under-21 star has signed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge, but will have to wait to make his debut as he picked up an injury in the under-21 Championships.

Matic told Chelsea’s official website: “I know a lot about Chelsea, I have been following them,”

“I play together with Branislav (Ivanovic) in the national team and have spoken to him about Chelsea. The first time I met him to play in the national team I asked a couple of questions.”

“I am a solid midfield player, I have a lot to offer and for sure to progress and I will show everyone why I am at Chelsea,” he continued.

“I am a central midfielder, and I know I am not well known but I have physical power and I am a quite technical, left-footed player.

“Since the age of 18 I have been at Kosice and before that I had played in the youth team of Red Star Belgrade.”

Matic has had a previous experience in England having had a trial at Middlesbrough in January, but didn’t particularly enjoy his trip to the north east. He will be hoping this move will prove more pleasurable.

“I was there in the winter, when I came it was winter in the north of England so it was not very nice, but the squad was okay and I liked it,” he said.

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Official: Duff signs for Fulham

August 18, 2009

Fulham have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff from Newcastle for a fee believed to be about £4million. As reported earlier on the site, Roy Hodgson was very keen on the 30-year old winger who had played for him before at Blackburn Rovers. Duff becomes the eighth player to leave Newcastle after the Magpies were relegated from the Premier League. He follows Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins, Habib Beye, David Edgar, Peter Lovenkrands, Sebastien Bassong and Mark Viduka out of the exit door.

Duff has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage and will go straight into the Fulham squad for the game against Chelsea on Sunday. The move to the Premiership was also welcomed by Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni who had expressed concerns over Duff’s international future if he continued in the Championship. The lure of playing Europa League football was also a major factor in Duff’s decision. Fulham start their Europa league campaign against Amkar Perm on Thursday. Duff becomes Fulham’s third signing of the window after Stephen Kelly and Bjorn Helge Riise.

Fulham confirmed they have landed the Irish winger on the club’s official website stating, “Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce that Damien Duff becomes the Club’s third signing of the summer having put pen to paper today on a three-year deal.”

Duff also expressed his delight over playing for Hodgson and Fulham -

Fulham had a fantastic season last year and I know that having spoken to the manager in recent days that the club’s ambitions remain high and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead.’

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