Southampton sign Portuguese defender
January 9, 2010
League one side Southampton have announced the signing of Portuguese defender Jose Fonte from Crystal Palace. Fonte, 26, has signed a three and a half year contract at St. Mary’s. The fee Saints paid Palace for the defender’s services was not revealed, but rumours have it to be somewhere near the £1.2m mark.
Fonte, a product of Sporting Lisbon’s famed youth system, had ill fated spells at Salgueiros and F.C. Felgueiras before signing for Vitoria Setubal in 2005. After one year, he moved to Portuguese giants Benfica and had loan spells at Pacos Ferreira, Estrela Amadora and Crystal Palace. Palace’s loan deal had an option to buy the player and Eagles boss Neil Warnock saw enough talent in Fonte to bring him to Selhurst Park on a permanent basis in July 2008.
Fonte made 22 league appearances for Crystal Palace in the 2009-10 Championship season. He has a younger brother Rui, who was at Arsenal between 2006 and 2009.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCoca Cola League One Transfer Roundup- January 1
January 1, 2010
The winter transfer window has re-opened, and we’ve got deals flying in thick and fast in League One. Here is a look at some of the major early transfers.
Adam Hinshelwood- From Aldershot Town to Wycombe Wanderers
Shots skipper Adam Hinshelwood has joined Wycombe Wanderers on a free transfer till the end of the 2009-10 season. The transfer re-unites Hinshelwood with Wycombe manager Gary Waddock, who had signed the central defender from Brighton when he was managing the Shots. Hinshelwood is likely to make his debut for the Chairboys tomorrow against Norwich City.
Jim Goodwin- From Huddersfield Town to Oldham Athletic ( Loan)
Krisztian Timar- From Plymouth Argyle to Oldham Athletic ( Loan)
Huddersfield Town midfielder Jim Goodwin has moved to Oldham on a month long loan. Latics boss Dave Penney has also snapped up Hungarian midfielder Krisztian Timar on loan for a month from Plymouth Argyle.
John-Joe O’Toole- From Watford to Colchester United
Young midfielder John-Joe O’Toole has made a permanent switch to the U’s and has signed a contract that will keep him at the Weston Homes Community Stadium till 2012.
Darren Ward- From Wolverhampton Wanderers to Millwall
31 year old defender Darren Ward has completed a permanent move to Millwall after a successful loan spell. It is a second homecoming of sorts for Ward, who played for the Lions between 2001 and 2005, raking up close to a 150 appearances in that period.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWalsall complete Clayton McDonald signing
December 29, 2009
League One club Walsall have announced the signing of Clayton McDonald on a permanent basis. The Saddlers have signed the defender on an eighteen month contract. McDonald was at Manchester City before moving to the Banks’ Stadium.
The 6’6″ tall McDonald rose through the youth ranks at City and spent time on loan at Chesterfield, Macclesfield Town, and most recently, Walsall. He was released by the Premier League club, paving the way for his move to Walsall.
Walsall manager Chris Hutchings said that he was delighted to have completed McDonald’s signing on a permanent basis
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailBrentford 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 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 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 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 EmailYork Denies Brodie bid
November 15, 2009
Blue Square Premier League side York City have denied they received any bids for striker Richard Brodie. His manager Martin Foyle however expects bids in the January transfer window for the forward. His goal tally was taken to 17 in midweek after he scored a hat-trick against Chester City. He also scored a brace in his sides FA Cup 3-2 victory over Crewe Alexandra last weekend.
League One side Huddersfield Town had been linked with a bid for the in-form ace but according to Foyle so far they haven’t made their interest concrete. He has however admitted that it wouldn’t be a surprise if Town boss Lee Clark did try to snap his striker when the transfer window does open.
Foyle told the York Press: “I’ve not heard anything from Lee Clark, Huddersfield or anybody else, but I expect to and, to be honest, expected to about ten games ago because it’s not just about Brodes’ goals. We’ve seen a massive improvement in him as a player this season and he will be on a lot of people’s radar. There will be speculation but, until I actually get a phone call, we will carry on normally. I know what will probably happen – we will get a derisory offer from somewhere.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCarlisle sign City youngster
November 2, 2009
League one side Carlisle United have signed Manchester City youngster Adam Clayton on a loan deal till January. The 20 year-old hasn’t appeared for City’s first team yet but is highly rated at Eastlands. He was part of the England under-20 that went to the World Cup recently.
The loan move provides a perfect opportunity for the youngster to pick up some much needed first team experience. Greg Abbott is expecting the youngster to make a big impact at the League One side.
Abbott told the clubs official website: “We’re really looking forward to working with him,”
“He was on the brink of the first team last season but, with the arrival of the likes of Robinho and Gareth Barry, it has become very competitive. City have been fantastic with us and they see this as an opportunity for their player to come in and help us, by giving us some depth in a key position.
“He is very similar to Paul Thirlwell in the way that he plays, and he definitely isn’t shy when it comes to putting a tackle in. He also has a good range of passing, and we think he will fit in nicely with the way that we want to do things.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWalsall sign young keeper
October 25, 2009
League One Walsall have sign Hull City keeper Matt Oxley on a month’s loan deal. Walsall boss Chris Hutchings is in need of goalkeeping reinforcements after first choice keeper Rene Gilmartin picked up a hamstring injury which is expected to keep him out for at least a month.
The young keeper joined the Tigers from Rotherham last season for £150,000. Hull will see a loan move as useful for the 19 year-old to gain first team experience. Hes way down the pecking order at the KC Stadium, so a loan move could prove beneficial. The youngster however is likely to start his Saddlers career on the substitute bench.
The Saddlers boss Hutchings told the clubs official website: “He is a young, emerging lad of real quality and potential,”
“It’s unfortunate for Rene but these things happen in football. He’s been playing well and growing in confidence and I have been pleased with the progress he has made this season.”
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