Brentford defender attracting interest
December 18, 2009
Brentford defender Ryan Dickson is attracting interest from numerous clubs. The highly rated full-back is a free agent in the summer and clubs from both England and Scotland are believed to be interested in signing the 23 year-old.
If the defender decides to leave Brentford in the summer for a club in England then his club will receive a compensation fee. However if he chooses to sign for a club in Scotland, then the League One side will receive no fee.
The left-back has been offered a new deal at Brentford but has yet to sign as he has decided to take some time to think about his options according to agent Clive Hart.
“Ryan has been offered a new deal by Brentford, but he is just weighing up his options at present,” Hart told skysports.com.
“There are a host of sides in England and Scotland tracking his progress at Brentford.
“He has enjoyed a fine season to date and he is earning himself a reputation as one of the best young players outside the top two leagues.
“We will now wait and see what transpires between now and the end of the season.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBarnes on trial at Birmingham
December 17, 2009
Former Derby midfielder Giles Barnes is training with Premier League side Birmingham City. The midfielder left Derby earlier this month after he agreed his exit by mutual consent. He was highly rated before injury took a toll on the 21 year-old. He has endured a nightmare 18 months with injuries and is hoping to resurrect his career at St Andrews.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is believed to be a big fan of Barnes and could offer the youngster a contract if he impresses in training. Barnes’ agent Colin Gordon has revealed that the midfielder is at Birmingham to help his fitness .
“It is a great opportunity for Giles to get back playing again,” Gordon told skysports.com.
“He is training at Birmingham to see how his fitness is. Alex has been great with Giles and Giles has enjoyed his time there so far as the mood in the camp is really good.”
Reports in Holland have also linked the former England under-21 star with a move to Eredivisie side FC Twente. However Gordon has claimed there is nothing in those reports.
“The link with FC Twente is nonsense and in any case they take their winter break this weekend,” he added.
Donovan set for Everton
December 16, 2009
American international Landon Donovan is set to join Premier League Everton, on a three-month loan deal from LA Galaxy. He is set to complete a similar sort of deal to that of teammate David Beckham, who will join AC Milan in the January transfer window.
Donovan has had previous stints in Europe in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. However he had little chance to impress in his two frustrating spells in Europe. Donovan is keen to play regular football to keep up the level of his fitness ahead of the start of the MLS in March and the World Cup in June.
He will join up with international teammate Tim Howard at Goodison Park, if he does complete the expected move. A statement from LA Galaxy suggested that Everton had competition for the star but it looks as though the Toffee’s have sealed the deal.
The statement on www.mlsnet.com read: “We are aware of Everton’s interest in Landon Donovan as they are one of a number of clubs who have contacted the Galaxy about the possibility of a short-term loan agreement. The Galaxy, MLS and Landon’s representative will work together to determine if and whether an arrangement with Everton or any other club would be beneficial to all parties.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWigan in talks over Chilean defender
December 15, 2009
Premier League Wigan are in talks to sign Chile international defender Waldo Ponce. Ponce is just the latest Wigan target from South and Central America. The Lancashire club have already signed the likes of Wilson Palacios, Antonio Valencia, Hugo Rodallega and Maynor Figueroa from that part of the world and manager Roberto Martinez is hoping to add Ponce’s name to that list.
Ponce currently plays for Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield, but his contract at the club is due to expire. Ponce’s British representative Barry McIntosh has revealed that the player is ready to fly to England. However he wouldn’t confirm that the player is set to sign for the Latics.
McIntosh told Skysports.com: “There are a number of interested clubs in Waldo. His style would suit England and we are hopeful he will fly in this week for talks.”
Ponce had a previous short spell in Germany with Wolfsburg. He has now confirmed he was mulling over a move back to Europe.
“Maybe this is the moment to leave Velez,” said Ponce.
“The officials have approached me about having a conversation over renewing my contract but there are too many things to be resolved, financial, family and sporting details. I am going through the best moment of my career. I had a very good year. I won a title with Velez, got qualification for the World Cup with Chile.
“Now what is left in my career is to play in Europe, I am now 27-years-old so I think that this is the right moment for moving.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailMartinez doesn’t rule out move for Campbell
December 14, 2009
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has refused to rule out a move for former Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell. Wigan are just one of numerous sides who are being linked with a move for the former England star. Campbell left Notts County earlier this month after the Magpies finally agreed to release him from his contract.
Campbell’s ill-fated spell at the League Two club lasted just one game. Martinez has also admitted that he would like to strengthen his squad in January but he refused to comment on whether Campbell would be a player targeted during the window.
Martinez told Sky Sports News: “Well I am sure you cannot buy the sort of experience you can get through playing many years in the Premiership so that is going to be a big asset for any football club,”
“From our point of view I will always talk about the players we have got in the squad and I am not going to hide from the situation that we want to improve our football club, improve our playing staff and you can only do that in the [transfer] windows.”
“And we are going to do exactly what we do in every window – try to follow as many players as we can and make sure we get the right ones.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCeltic complete Ki signing
December 13, 2009
SPL side Celtic have confirmed the signing of South Korean striker Ki Sung-Yeung after he was granted a work permit. Celtic agreed the deal in August but didn’t complete the necessary paperwork for the transfer to go through.
The youngster has moved from FC Seoul in his homeland and has signed a four-year contract at Parkhead. He is the current Young Asia Player of the Year and highly rated. He will officially join the club on when the transfer window opens in January.
Ki told Celtic’s official website: “I am absolutely delighted to sign for Celtic, a football club with a tremendous history and one which is known throughout the world,”
“I know that Celtic has some of the best supporters in the world and I will be doing all I can to show these fans what I can do and give everything as part of a team which will aim to achieve more and more success.
Celtic boss Tony Mowbray is delighted with the signing of Ki. He revealed: “We are very pleased to announce the signing of Ki and we are sure he is a player who has the potential to make an impact at Celtic.
“We have watched the player in action already and believe that he has some real qualities. He is a young man, but someone who we believe has the ability and character to do well for the club. We will be doing all we can to ensure that he can fulfil his potential at Celtic.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBlackburn tracking French youngster
December 12, 2009
Premier League Blackburn Rovers are believed to be tracking young French defender Paul Baysse. The 21 year-old is currently plying his trade in the Ligue 2 but has been in impressive form. He has attracted the interest of clubs across Europe with his good form.
Baysse was prevented from leaving Sedan in the summer but he is now hoping to secure a big move. He has revealed that Blackburn have already lodged their interest with his club. However there is yet to be any deal in place.
He told France Football: “The night we played Nantes, I had the opportunity to meet with Blackburn officials along with my agent and Sedan officials,”
Wolves have also registered an interest in the French under-21 international but he has admitted that he wants to play at a higher level if he does leave Sedan. He wants to play at the best possible level and with Wolves in a poor position in the Premier League they won’t prove an attractive prospect.
“I don’t want to leave just for the sake of it,” he said.
“But I have not changed my mind. I want to go on improving in an intelligent way and I want to go as far as possible.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailDominguez set for Valencia move
December 11, 2009
La Liga side Valencia are on the verge of signing Rubin Kazan striker Alejandro Dominguez. The Argentinian is set to turn down Serie A sides Roma and Juventus in favour of playing alongside Spanish duo David Villa and David Silva.
There has been lots of speculation over Dominguez’s future and it looks like his future lies away from the Russian champions. His contract expires at the end of December and has rejected a one-year contract extension at Rubin. He is expected to sign a three-and-a-half year contract at the Mestalla.
Dominguez told superdeporte.es: “My move to Valencia is almost complete. I have pushed to complete it now because I want to play football in Spain and dream of having Villa and Silva as team-mates.
“It is true that Rubin offered to extend my contract for another season and that is a gesture that I valued greatly, they have always been great to me.”
Dominguez’s agent, Gustavo Ghezzi, told calciomercato.it: “Dominguez is very close to Valencia, who offered him a three-and-a-half-year contract. I fear it is too late for Roma and the other Italian club. I think there is no chance of his arrival in Italy. All that is left is to sign with Valencia.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBirmingham set to sign Slovak striker
December 10, 2009
Birmingham City are looking to complete the £2million signing of Slovakian striker Jan Novak. The 24 year-old has had a successful trial at the club and is now set to move to the Midlands from MFK Kosice when the transfer window opens next month. City boss Alex McLeish is set to hold talks with the striker in the next few days.
He said: “Novak has been training with us this week. It is difficult to get a real good look at him because you don’t get the chance to see him in a game situation. But he has showed up quite well in training. We will have a chat. I don’t know what the way forward is regarding his contract. It has just been an opportunity to bring him in and have a look.
“He has a decent enough record at a good level. His form is good and he is going to the World Cup. It is a player we will talk to over the next couple of days about what the possibilities are.”
McLeish continued: “People say the fee mentioned to sign him is £2million and it is not a lot of money for Premier League players if you feel they are good enough for the Premier League. That would be in the bargain category but there is nothing been done yet. I am speaking to his advisers and will be able to tell you more next week.
“It is only a first look. It has come out of nowhere really. We weren’t actively looking at Novak over the last couple of months or something like that.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailFalkirk complete double signing
December 9, 2009
SPL side Falkirk have completed the double signing of Jack Compton and Toufik Zerara. 21 year-old midfielder Compton will join the club in January after impressing during a trial. He was formerly a trainee at Portsmouth and West Brom. He has signed an 18 month deal at the SPL strugglers.
Falkirk boss Eddie May has revealed that the youngster impressed during his trial enough to earn a contract.
“We brought Jack in on trial after he came to the attention of our scouting team,” May said. “I was impressed with him immediately and feel that he could be an important player for us in the future. His delivery into the box is excellent and he has good pace.
“Jack plays in a position that I wanted to strengthen, Danijel Marceta will likely go back to Partizan Belgrade at the end of the season.
“However, had we waited until the end of the season, we would have lost out on Jack as there were a growing number of English clubs taking interest in him.”
French midfielder Zerara has signed a one month contract at the club and could make his debut against St Mirren at the weekend. May told the clubs official website:
“This short-term agreement gives me the opportunity to assess Toufik further and decide whether or not to keep him at the club for a longer period,”
“He has good defensive qualities in midfield and has impressed both the staff and the players with his training performances.”
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