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Champions interested in Campbell

December 9, 2009

Manchester United are believed to be interested in signing former England centre-back Sol Campbell. The former Arsenal and Portsmouth star has just secured his release from League Two side Notts County after a very short spell at the club.

Campbell only played one game for the Magpies in that spell before deciding that it was the wrong move for him. Campbell has revealed he would be interested in a move to the champions if the opportunity arose. United are believed to be making a shock move for the 35 year-old in January to strengthen their injury-hit defence. Campbell is currently training with former club Arsenal as he looks to keep fit ahead of a January move.

“I have heard nothing officially from Manchester United, but there have been suggestions and of course, it would be a great move for me, if it happens,” Campbell told ESPN.

“I shall just have to wait and see if a call comes through the right channels. Of course I would love to play for Manchester United, but I am not counting any chickens, just waiting to see what happens. I am training as usual at Arsenal, and would go to train at Manchester United if I was asked.”

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Kitson could make Boro move permanent

December 7, 2009

Stoke City striker Dave Kitson has admitted that he could make his loan spell at Middlesbrough permanent when the transfer window opens in January. The former Reading striker has struggled since his £6million move from Reading.

He was a prolific scorer for the Berkshire club but hasn’t been able to gain regular football or get his name on the scoresheet frequently enough. The move proved a relief for the striker with a chance of regular football in the North East.

He originally admitted that he had no plans to stay at Boro beyond his initial loan spell, as he wanted to make his mark in the Premier League but he has now admitted he could be open to a permanent move to Gordon Strachan’s team.

“I go back to Stoke on 28th December and when I do I’ll speak to the manager Tony Pulis and see what he feels,” Kitson said in the Journal.

“It’s difficult to predict what might happen. I know I am going back when the loan is up but if the clubs want to do something else they can do something else and then I’ll see what the situation is.”

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West Ham boss interested in Balotelli

December 6, 2009

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has revealed that he would interested in signing the young Inter striker Mario Balotelli. The Italian under-21 international has fallen out with Inter boss Jose Mourinho after the ‘Special One’ left him out of recent squads.

Zola tried to sign Balotelli last summer but couldn’t finalise the deal to bring the talented youngster to Upton Park. The youngster looks set to seek a move away from the San Siro with the World Cup approaching next June. Balotelli could choose to represent the Italians or could choose to play for Ghana at the finals.

Balotelli wouldn’t be short of offers if he were made available for transfer with Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believed to be a big fan. He has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool in recent months.The 19 year-old is highly rated throughout Europe but also has a reputation for being difficult to handle.

“If Inter want to talk about him in January we are ready,” Zola told Corriere dello Sport.

“Mario has extraordinary potential, but he must understand that he has to improve, showing the right attitude. Last summer there was a time when we asked about him. In January, we will see what intention they have. And sure if he does leave Milan, we would not be the only ones who want him.”

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Wenger admits liking Dzeko

December 5, 2009

Arsene Wenger has admitted that its going to be difficult to buy a striker in the January transfer window. However he has revealed that hes interested in Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko and also has a long standing interest in Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh.

The French coach needs to buy a striker due to main striker Robin Van Persie picking up a long term injury a few weeks ago. The Dutchman could miss the rest of the season and it leaves the Gunners light in attack.

He has not admitted that his options are limited. “Let’s not dream too much,” he said.

“In January you need to find a world-class player, who has not played in the Champions League, so we need a very good Christmas. I am not a big fan of January, that’s why I say I will be on the market but that doesn’t mean that I will buy. To find the players who have not played in the Champions League, who are world-class, who are available, I wish you good luck.”

On Dzeko he revealed: “I like the player. But they fly too high right now – price-wise.”

Wenger also doesnt believe Bordeux will sell Chamakh saying:

“He is not available, their [Bordeaux's] chairman says that,”

“They are top of their group in the Champions League. Why should they sell him now?” They will not get a lot of money [because he is out of contract in the summer]. How for their fans can they sell one of their best players in the middle of the season when they are in an excellent position?”

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Greek defender looks for English return

December 4, 2009

Greek defender Efstathios Tavlaridis has his sights set on a return to English football. The St Etienne defender becomes a free agent in the summer when his contract at the French club expires. He was previously with Premier League side Arsenal and its believed that there is lots of interest from England’s top flight.

He was at the Gunners for three years but was never able to gain a regular place in the team due to the presence of Martin Keown and Sol Campbell. He moved on to Lille and had three successful years at the French side helping them to qualify for the Champions League. He then moved on to St Etienne and is now looking for a move back to England.

Tavlaridis told skysports: “I have enjoyed my time in France with Lille and St Etienne, but I would like to try my luck again in England,”

“I did not have much of a chance at Arsenal because of the players in front of me and I had to leave. I feel I am a better player now having had the experience of playing in the Champions League for Lille. I am out of contract in June and I would love to have the chance to play in England again. I feel I could do a good job for anyone in the Premier League as I am a stronger and more experienced player.

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Spurs still pursuing Sandro

December 3, 2009

Premier League side Tottenham are in negotiations to sign young Brazilian Sandro. Spurs attempted to sign the 20 year-old in the summer but couldn’t finalise the deal. The youngster won his first cap for Brazil earlier this year and is highly rated. He currently plies his trade in his homeland with Internacional.

Sandro has revealed he doesn’t know anything about a transfer but there is now speculation that he will move to the Premier League in January. The youngster told Radio Gauch: “I don’t know anything. If there would be something true about my transfer I suppose that somebody would have told me something about it,”

“But maybe there is something true about me being transferred but they are respecting my personal moment and that’s why I haven’t been told anything.”

However the players agent Luiz Paulo Chignall believes a deal is very close. The deal is believed to be complicated as his club Internacional don’t own the player outright. Tottenham have got a co-operation agreement with the Brazilian club, so the club are confident of a deal going ahead.

Chignall revealed: “This deal is very advanced although Internacional are yet to receive some important documents,”

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Welliton Interested in Spurs move

December 2, 2009

Brazilian striker Welliton has revealed that he would be interested in a move to Premier League Tottenham. He has revealed his interest in the move after reports in Russia revealed that Welliton’s club Spartak Moscow are interested in signing Roman Pavlyuchenko. Spartak could use the Brazilian as part of the deal to bring the Russian back to the club.

Pavlyuchenko is considering his future at Tottenham due to a lack of first team action. Welliton is Spartak’s top goalscorer this season with 21 goals and has attracted interest from all over Europe.

Welliton told the Daily Mail: “Tottenham are a famous club with a good infrastructure,”

However he has also revealed that he would be happy to stay at Spartak and partner Pavlyuchenko up front.

“Of course I’d be happy if we signed him,” added Welliton. “I don’t see any reason to be upset. I only have pleasant memories of playing together with him. We are both versatile forwards who would complement each other.”

Lokomotiv had also been linked with Pavlyuchenko but have played down a move for him. However their president Nikolay Naumov has not rubbished a move for the star. Naumov revealed: “Our interest in Pavlyuchenko is no more than a rumour,”

“Of course, we are interested in such a player, but we have not yet entered negotiations for his transfer. I can say that he may arrive here because as you know in football, anything is possible. But, by the same token, “Loko” may sign Lionel Messi.”

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Premier clubs interested in Krasic

December 1, 2009

Milos Krasic’s agent has revealed that there is a host of Premier League clubs interested in signing his client in the January transfer window. Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all believed to be interested in signing the Russian ace.

The 25 year-old is also interesting teams in Italy but Italian clubs have a limit on non-EU players which does not apply to English sides. Krasic agent Degan Joksimovic told Calciomercato: “I think that if Krasic leaves CSKA in January, he is 90 per cent likely to go to England. Manchester United? There are three or four big English clubs, with important financial resources, interested in him.”

Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan are thought to be interested in the highly rated midfielder but a move to the Italian top flight would prove hard.

“I don’t know anything about Inter while I heard something about AC Milan a month ago through my partner, but nothing concrete,” he continued.

“In January it is much more probable the English track will be followed, also because there aren’t problems about extra EU players. If Krasic won’t leave in January, in the summer Italy could return as a possibility. And if Milan were to come forward, it would be an excellent solution for Milos, no doubt about it.”

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