Genoa interested in signing Menegazzo
November 30, 2009
Italian Serie A side Genoa are looking to bring midfielder Fernando Menagazzo back to Italy from Bordeaux. The 28 year-old wanted to move back to Italy in the summer but none of the clubs interested would meet Bordeaux’s asking price.
The player spent two years at Siena before moving to the French champions and is prepared to sacrifice Champions League football to return to Italy. Genoa president Enrico Preziosi has expressed his desire to sign Menegazzo.
He told Sky Italia: “We are looking at Menegazzo and the player wants to come to Genoa. He is an important player and we like him very much. We hope to take him home.”
Menegazzo’s agent Massimiliano Ricci has also revealed that the player is determined to move back to Italy. He told calciomercato: “The intention to return to Italy was already shown last summer but, being a major player, Bordeaux has decided to sell him only for the player’s right value,”
“Fernando wants to play again in Italy and is ready to leave the Champions League. He wants to move to an ambitious club like Genoa and it could act as a springboard, as it has for Thiago Motta.
“But if (Bordeaux) don’t receive a satisfactory offer he will remain with the French club.”
Bordeaux are reportedly looking for £6million for the star but it looks likely that the Serie A club are willing to pay it.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTranmere striker joins Kettering as Kabba joins Burton
November 29, 2009
League One side Tranmere Rovers have allowed striker Kithson Bain join Kettering on a loan. The Grenada international has made only six appearances since joining Rovers in the summer. Tranmere caretaker boss Les Parry believes the 27 year-old will benefit from regular football.
“We have a lot of competition here in the striker department with Craig Curran, Chris Shuker, Ian Thomas-Moore, Michael Ricketts and Terry Gornell all starting in recent matches, so Kithson has been limited to substitute appearances and reserve-team football,” said Parry.
“This move will give him more experience of competitive football and allow him to get a few games under his belt. Hopefully he will return here in January and push for a place in the team.”
League One rivals Brentford have decided to let their striker Steve Kabba join Burton Albion on loan. Burton manager Paul Peschisolido knows the player well having played with him at Sheffield United.
The Albion boss revealed: “I know Steve from my time at Bramall Lane. He’s a good lad and if he’s half the player he was back then he will be a great asset to us.
“He’s quick and he’s desperate to play and get a run in first-team football again. This is a great opportunity for us and a great opportunity for him to re-launch himself as a player.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBoro chasing French ace
November 28, 2009
Championship Middlesbrough are believed to interested in signing French striker Olivier Giroud. The 23 year-old currently plies his trade at FC Tours. His progress has also been monitored by big French sides Lille, PSG, Monaco and Auxerre.
Boro are looking to sign the youngster despite the heavy interest in the striker who has already got into double figures with his club this season. Giroud’s representative Dr Thorleif Schonfeld told Sky Sports news:
“There is some interest, that is true yes. But a lot of clubs are looking at Olivier, from France, Italy and Germany.”
Giroud is considered an ‘English type’ centre forward. He revealed: “That is my opinion, yes – he likes to hold up the ball and is good with his back to the goal,”
The fact Middlesbrough are currently in the Championship is a negative for the player.
“He is playing in the second division in France at the moment, but the second division in England is much different – it is just below the Premier League and is of a very high standard, so that would not be an issue,” revealed Schonfeld.
However Giroud’s future maybe not be decided till the summer when he will be a free agent.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailChevanton off to Italy
November 27, 2009
Sevilla striker Javier Chevanton will join Italian Serie A side Atalanta on loan in January. The loan deal will mean that the Uruguayan international will stay in Italy for the remainder of the season. The striker is currently out of favour at the La Liga side and has made just one appearance the league this season. The loan includes a clause to make the move permanent in the summer.
Sevilla released a statement which read: “Chevanton will join Atalanta on loan from 2nd January until the end of the season,”
“Atalanta reserves the option to buy the player once the loan spell ends. Sevilla has given permission for Chevanton to train with his new team-mates although the loan deal will not be effective until January.”
Chevanton has been at the club for three years since joining from Monaco in 2006 but had previously spent three years at Italian side Lecce before joining the side from the principality. Hes hoping to put his injury problems behind him and reignite his stalled career in Serie A.
“I have one further year left in my contract with Sevilla,” said Chevanton.
“These six months will be good for me to prove and display what I am capable of doing. I haven’t been lucky in Sevilla, mainly due to injuries. Unfortunately, I have not been able to triumph here but I will always carry Sevilla in my heart.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailLeeds sign duo
November 26, 2009
League One side Leeds United have signed goalkeeper David Martin from Liverpool and experienced Cardiff City full-back Tony Capaldi on loan. Martin has joined Leeds until the New Year and has had a previous month loan stint at Tranmere Rovers. Capaldi had spent four years at Plymouth Argyle before moving to the Welsh.
Leeds boss Simon Grayson is currently struggling to provide cover for first choice number one Casper Ankergren. Reserve keeper Shane Higgs is currently on the injury list. Grayson told the Leeds United official website: “David has plenty of experience for a young goalkeeper and he comes in at important time,”
“It’s a busy period and it’s important we have the goalkeepers here who can step in.”
Grayson also spoke about the signing of Capaldi saying: “Tony is a good experienced left-sided player,”
“He’s a left-back, and with Hughesy picking up an injury on Tuesday, we are a little bit light in that area so Tony gives us a boost. He can also play on the left in midfield so there’s options there.
“Again, he will provide us with some good quality competition at a busy time of the year which is what I was looking for.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCotterill signs for Swans
November 25, 2009
Sheffield United midfielder David Cotterill has joined Championship rivals Swansea City on loan until January. The Welsh international is expected to sign a three-year contract at the Liberty Stadium when his loan runs out. The 21 year-old is hoping to make a swift impact at the club.
The young midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Bramall Lane. Cotterill started his career in promising fashion for Bristol City before winning a £2million move to Premier League Wigan Athletic. He failed to establish himself at the Latics and moved on to Sheffield United.
Cotterill revealed his happiness at the move by saying: “Swansea are probably the best footballing side in the Championship but they can also grind out a result as well if they have to. I watched them on Friday night against Derby and I was very impressed. Swansea passed it around for fun and Derby didn’t get a kick – they murdered them.
“They are playing attractive football at the moment and getting some great results. Hopefully I can fit into that straight away. I need to play and I like what I hear about Swansea and their ambition. They are in the play-off places at the moment and the way they are playing, then anything can happen.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailJackson happy at Gillingham despite Premier League interest
November 24, 2009
Gillingham striker Simeon Jackson has revealed that he is happy to remain at the Kent club. There is thought to be heavy interest in the Canadian international from Premier League clubs Wolves and Aston Villa. Other clubs could also show their interest when the transfer window opens in January.
Jackson told the media: “I’ve got another year with the club after this season and I would be more than happy to fulfil that,”
“I’ve felt like I have improved since I joined the club and I just want to continue doing that. I’m just going to keep working hard and hopefully we can get the points that we need in the next couple of weeks and whatever happens in January happens.”
Gillingham and their boss Mark Stimson think highly of the 22 year-old and its believed that they will only part with the striker if they receive a seven figure sum.
Jackson also revealed he is committed to the clubs cause saying: “Sometimes the stories do get to you a little, especially at this time of year, with January just around the corner, but I know that we’ve got some big games coming up in the next couple of weeks and we don’t want to get dragged into the battle that is going on below us.
“I’m just going to get my head down, as I always have done, and see what happens.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailRotherham sign Rundle
November 23, 2009
League Two side Rotherham have signed midfielder Adam Rundle from Rochdale on an emergency loan for a month.The Millers have signed the winger after midfielder Paul Warne suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 victory over Torquay at the weekend.
Rundle joins midfielder Gary Roberts as a new signing at the Yorkshire club. Rundle is set to make his debut on Tuesday against Lincoln at the Don Valley Stadium. Rundle has lots of experience in the lower leagues having already played for Darlington and Carlisle.
Rundle told the clubs official website: “The lads have made me feel welcome straight away. Obviously I knew a few of the lads from playing against them in my time, and everything went very well this morning. I know Adam Le Fondre from my Rochdale days and since Adam moved here we became best mates off the field.
“He has kept telling me how much he loves it here so it was nice to join up with him again today.”
The two clubs have done lots of business in recent months with striker Adam Le Fondre moving from Rochdale to Rotherham in the summer and Rotherham midfielder Jason Taylor also joined Rochdale last week in a loan deal.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTorquay sign duo as Newcastle sign striker
November 22, 2009
League Two side Torquay United have completed the signings of Chris Zebroski and Adam Smith on loan. Striker Zebroski has joined on loan from Wycombe till January and Smith has joined from Premier League side Tottenham. For Zebroski it will be his second loan spell with the Gulls after spending season 2007-08 with them and scoring 19 goals.
Torquay boss Paul Buckle is delighted to have Zebroski back at the club he said: “Zebs will need no introduction as the players and supporters here know who he is and what he is about,”
“They know that he scores goals and has already won promotion from this league with Wycombe. We are delighted to have him back with us.”
Buckle continued about Smith:”We have signed a very good young full-back in Adam Smith from Tottenham. Adam can play left or right-back and is what we need to cover for Lee Mansell and Kevin Nicholson.”
Meanwhile Championship side Newcastle have signed French striker Fabrice Pancrate. The former PSG star has been on trial at the club after his release from the French side. The 29 year-old has signed a deal until the end of the season with a view to extending his stay at St James.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailPlymouth looking to keep loan duo
November 21, 2009
Plymouth boss Paul Sturrock is hoping to tie up permanent deals for Manchester United full-back David Gray and Aston Villa defender Shane Lowry. Both youngsters are currently on loan at Home Park and have proved big successes. In fact Scottish youngster Gray is in his second loan spell at the club and has made nine appearances for the Pilgrims this season. However he due to return to United in late December.
Sturrock intends on asking champions Manchester United whether he can sign the full-back on a permanent basis. Sturrock told the Herald: “It is definitely something to talk about; something to see where Manchester United are coming from,”
The Argyle boss has also expressed his desire to keep young Lowry. However he doesn’t think that his club will be willing to part with the defender.
He continued: “I wouldn’t expect to have a chance of signing him permanently.
“I do feel we have benefited his career and I think there is no harm in him being with us until the end of the season. Both Lowry and Gray would be a miss if they left, so we will have to wait and see how the conversations go.”
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