Burnley confirm Nimani contact
January 21, 2010
Premier League Burnley have revealed that they are close to signing French striker Frederic Nimani from Monaco. The striker has been capped by his country at under-21 level and Burnley are close to completing his loan signing, with a view to making the move permanent next summer.
Burnley are believed to have beaten off competition from numerous Premier League clubs for the big striker. The youngster is set to become Brian Laws first signing as the clubs boss and the deal is expected to be completed in the next few days.
Laws told the clubs official website: “Quite clearly there is a huge interest and we are trying to do something within the next 24 hours,”
“However, until he signs he is not our player and there’s not much more we can discuss.
“We want to try to strengthen the team and while I am prioritising other areas, if there’s an opportunity we can’t miss then we will nip in.”
Burnley are also looking to make David Nugent’s loan transfer from Portsmouth permanent. Their chances of signing the England cap have improved due to the state of Pompey’s finances. A bid in the region of £2million is believed to be enough to persuade crisis club Portsmouth to sell.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailTranmere Rovers sign McCready on loan
January 21, 2010
Tranmere Rovers have completed the signing of versatile defender Chris McCready on loan till the end of the season from Northampton Town. The 28 year old was looking for a move away from Sixfields after making only thirteen starts for the Cobblers since his transfer from Crewe Alexandra in the summer.
McCready started his senior career with Crewe in 2000 and was loaned out to Hyde United in 2001. He stayed at Crewe for another five years and left them at the end of the 2005- 2006 season after the club was relegated to League One.
He joined Tranmere in 2006 and made over 40 appearances for the Super Whites before rejoining Crewe on a two year contract in June 2007.
Cobblers boss Ian Sampson said that he believed the switch would help McCready further his career and get some valuable playing time under his belt.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBruce chases Ivorian defender
January 20, 2010
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has revealed that he is interested in signing Hamburg right-back Guy Demel. The Mackems boss is now set to make a move for the 28 year-old. Demel is currently away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. He is also attracting the interest of Serie A giants AC Milan.
Bruce has also admitted that any further signings depend on what happens with the Demel deal. Bruce told the Sunderland Echo: “We have expressed our interest in Guy Demel, but he’s in Angola and we have to wait and see how that develops,”
“I feel we are a bit short of cover defensively.”
A player that won’t be moving to the Stadium of Light is Benfica striker Nuno Gomes. Sunderland were believed to be posed to make a move for the Portuguese international striker, but Bruce has poured cold water on reports by saying: “There’s nothing at all in this story about Nuno Gomes,”
The Mackems have also been linked with Rennes defender Rod Fanni. However they will face stiff competition for the 28 year-old star with the likes of Everton, Manchester City and West Ham also interested in signing the full-back.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailNewcastle look to sign Simpson, Harewood and Solano
January 20, 2010
Newcastle United are set to sign Manchester United defender Danny Simpson on a permanent basis. The 23 year old Simpson who has made only three appearances for the Red Devils in his career has been on loan at St. James’ Park from the start of the season. He has played 20 games for Chris Hughton’s side scoring once. Simpson will sign a two and a half year deal with the Magpies provided he clears the medical at Newcastle. The fee is reportedly around £500,000.
Simpson becomes Newcastle’s first signing of the winter window. After missing out on Leeds’ starlet Jermaine Beckford, they have turned their attention towards Aston Villa forward Marlon Harewood. Harewood has been on loan at Newcastle and has scored five times in fifteen games and Hughton is hoping to turn his loan deal into a permanent one.
The Magpies are also tracking Scunthorpe United midfielder Michael O’Connor, Rosenborg star Per Ciljan Skjelbred and Portsmouth defender Mike Williamson. Nolberto Solano may return to Newcastle for his third spell at the club at the age of 35. The Peruvian has been training with the club for the last few days and hopes to earn a short-term contract. The club’s fitness men are reportedly very impressed by his performance in training and he might be offered another bite at the cherry at Newcastle United.
Chris Hughton has also been very quick to rubbish rumours about Andy Carroll leaving the club. Owen Coyle was preparing to launch a £2million bid for the striker but Hughton has made it clear that he is not for sale.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWolves in talks to sign talks to sign Beattie
January 19, 2010
Premier League side Wolves are in talks to sign Stoke City striker James Beattie for a fee reported to be £3million. The 31 year-old is set to move after falling out with Stoke boss Tony Pulis. The disagreement was believed to be about the arrangements for Christmas club party.
Beattie’s form last season was superb after he arrived from Sheffield United and his form helped Stoke achieve a comfortable midtable finish, in their first season back in the top flight. However this season he has struggled to repeat that form. His return of two goals in 18 Premier League games is deemed not good enough by his boss.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is in search of more firepower and is hoping that he can persuade former Everton ace Beattie to move to Molineux. McCarthy has also revealed that he is looking to strengthen his squad further before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month.
McCarthy told the clubs official website: “We’ve done all we can to try to get the players we want,”
“At the moment we can’t do it, but I haven’t given up on anybody at all. I’m sure there will be some business done between now and the end of the window.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWenger considering Smalling move
January 18, 2010
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is considering a £7million move for Fulham defender Chris Smalling. The Gunners boss is in need of central defensive cover, as he looks to unload Switzerland international Philippe Senderos to the highest bidder. Wenger has also re-signed the experienced Sol Campbell as backup but knows that he needs to increase the number of central defenders in his squad.
Smalling made his Premier League debut against Chelsea last month after making regular appearances in the Europa League. And the young defender has impressed since arriving from non-league Maidstone. His potential has been spotted by Wenger and his scouting team and he could now make a move for the 20 year-old.
Smalling could also appear in the Champions League, if needed as his previously mentioned appearances in the Europa League do not have an effect on appearing in Europe’s elite competition. He would act as cover for William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen and could become the future of the Arsenal defence.
The Gunners boss is prepared to offer some fringe players in exchange for the defender but the straight cash deal is likely to appeal more to the Cottagers. It would represent a really good profit on the youngster, who is not even a regular in their side yet.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCole set to leave Chelsea in the summer
January 17, 2010
England international midfielder Joe Cole looks set to sensational leave Chelsea for nothing this summer. The 28 year-olds contract expires in June and he has allegedly asked for a contract rise of over £50,000 a week. Chelsea are so far are only prepared to offer the England star a £20,000 rise on his £80,000 a week contract.
Cole has only just recovered from a long-term injury but is still highly rated. He wants parity with big earners Michael Ballack, Nicolas Anelka and Michael Essien at the Bridge. He knows the club want to keep him and hes in the driving seat of negotiations with so many other clubs interested in signing him.
The chase is now on for Cole with Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United all interested in signing him. He could discuss a move abroad as he is in the last six months of his contract. However Cole is believed to want to stay in England.
Manchester City are in pole position due to the extraordinary finances available to boss Roberto Mancini. However he could choose to join champions Manchester United in hope of adding to the silverware hes already won at Stamford Bridge.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailArsenal sign Samuel Galindo
January 17, 2010
Arsenal have completed the signing of Bolivia U-20 international Samuel Galindo from Real America on an undisclosed fee. Galindo is believed to be in the Patrick Vieira mould. At 6 feet 3 inches, the tall South American is very accomplished in the air and is also very good with the ball at his feet. He usually likes to play in the hole behind the sole striker.
Galindo was named in the team of the tournament at the Under 17 Championships that were held in Bolivia in May last year. Galindo subsequently became the captain of the Bolivia under-20 side and was also called up to train with the senior squad ahead of World Cup qualification games against Venezuela and Chile.
Arsene Wenger is looking to send Galindo out on loan to Spain – just as he had done with Carlos Vela and Fran Merida – so that the youngster gains valuable experience of playing in Europe before being blooded into the Premier League. Galindo was thought to be very close to a move to Goodison Park after a trial with Everton in December but the Bolivian chose Arsenal over the Toffees.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailZaki set for Premier League Return
January 16, 2010
Former Wigan striker Amr Zaki is set for a return to the Premier League with a so far unnamed side. The Egyptian international is undergoing a medical ahead of a loan move. According to the players official website he is flying into England this weekend.
It added: “The Egypt striker will move on loan until the end of the season subject to passing a medical test.
“Zaki had a meeting alongside his agent with the Zamalek board and they agreed to let the player fly to England to undergo the medical test.”
Zaki came to the attention of some of biggest clubs in Europe while on loan at Wigan. He scored 11 goals in that spell last season but also fell out with then Wigan boss Steve Bruce. The Latic’s boss criticised him for a poor attitude after he failed to return to the club on time from international duty. Bruce had the option of signing Zaki on a permanent deal from Zamalek but decided that his attitude outweighed his talent.
Zaki also caused controversy by revealing he wouldn’t sign for Premier League Portsmouth because of the presence of Avram Grant, Nadir Belhadj and Hassan Yebda. However that controversy hasn’t deterred one Premier League club rumoured to be Hull City.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCampbell set for shock Gunners move
January 15, 2010
Former England defender Sol Campbell is set to return to former club Arsenal in a shock move. The 35 year-old has been training with his former club after leaving Notts County after just one game in League Two. The former Portsmouth defender will sign a six month deal at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are looking for cover for first choice central defensive duo William Gallas and Thomas Vermaelen. The only other centre back in Arsene Wenger’s squad is Philippe Senderos, but the Swiss international is out-of-favour at the club and is expected to leave the club before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger told Sky Sports News: “I have seen him in training and he is very sharp,”
“His attitude is good, his talent is good. But it is the game which decides. It gives us the opportunity to have one more centre-back. Sol will give us experience, good advice and physically he has worked very hard.
The move is a major boost for Campbell, who had previously been in limbo. It gives him a another chance to play in the Premier League and a chance to relaunch his career in the top flight.
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