Bhoys sign Robbie Keane on loan
February 2, 2010
In a major coup of sorts, Glasgow Celtic have manager to sign Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane on loan till the end of the season. Keane, a lifelong Celtic fan, was not getting enough games at White Hart Lane as Redknapp preferred Defoe and Crouch over the Irishman. This is the first spell in Scottish football for the 29 year old and he has expressed his desire to win the Scottish title for Celtic ahead of their bitter rivals Rangers.
Keane signed a loan deal with Leeds earlier in his career when he was at Inter Milan. Later, he went on the join Leeds on a permanent basis. Keane remained coy when asked whether he would sign a permanent deal with Celtic at the end of the loan period. Keane will fill the void left by the departure of Scott McDonald to Middlesbrough.
Robbie Keane became the fourth Celtic signing on deadline day after Diomansy Kamara, Edson Braafheid and Paul Slane. He will wear the number 7 jersey at Parkhead which was worn previously by Celtic stars like Henrik Larsson. With Keane at his disposal, Tony Mowbray would be hoping to overturn the ten point advantage that Rangers have midway through the season.
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailVan Nistelrooy set for Hamburg
January 24, 2010
Real Madrid’s Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy is set to sign for Bundesliga side Hamburg. The 33 year-old has been chased by a number of big clubs including Premier League sides during the January transfer window. Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham were all linked with moves for the former United star, but its the German side who have captured his signature.
He underwent a medical in Germany on Saturday and passed despite some lingering doubts over recent problems with injuries. Despite spending the majority of this season in the treatment room he is now fully-fit and looking for regular first team football.
Van Nistelrooy is believed to have signed a one and a half year contract in Hamburg. His new side are currently well placed in the Bundesliga table in fifth place challenging for the Champions League football next season.
The Dutch striker told the clubs official website: “I am very happy that it worked out and look forward to Monday when I will arrive in Hamburg,”
“Hamburg is a fantastic club with a strong team and great ambitions. I also have great ambitions.”
He continued: “And then I obviously hope that the national team coach gives me a call and that I can go to the World Cup.”
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 EmailNeill close to Galatasaray switch
January 13, 2010
Premier League club Everton have confirmed that they are considering a bid reported to be around £750,000 for their Australian defender Lucas Neill from Turkish club Galatasaray. The 31-year old had signed a one-year contract with Everton after being released by West Ham United and the Toffees are already looking to offload the Australian.
Neill has made 15 appearances for David Moyes this season but none of them has been in Europe as he was not registered for the Europa League. Galatasaray have made it to the knockout stages of the competition and Neill’s experience may well prove handy for the Turkish outfit.
Neill had been unhappy with the length of his contract at Everton and a move to Turkey would help him command more first team football. The money gained from the transfer would also help Everton to reinvest in new players. A move to Galatasaray would also unite Neill with his Australian team mate Harry Kewell. Everton are targeting unsettled Arsenal defender Phillipe Senderos to replace Neill at Goodison Park.
The Turkish giants are also interested in pricing away Roman Pavlyuchenko from Tottenham Hotspur. But a £10million price tag is proving to be a stumbling block for Galatasaray
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWigan sign Caldwell from Celtic
January 13, 2010
Wigan have swooped to sign Scottish defender Gary Caldwell from Glasgow Celtic. The fee is reported to be around £1m and the player will earn in the range of £20,000 a week. Caldwell has put pen to paper on a four and a half year deal.
The former Hibernian player was expected to transfer to Championship outfit Middlesbrough but Roberto Martinez swooped quickly for the 27-year old before he could join the Championship outfit. Caldwell is a product of the Newcastle youth system. He played for the Magpies at various junior levels but was not considered good enough to make a senior appearance.
Caldwell’s star had been on the rise since last year when he was voted 2009 Clydesdale Bank SPL Player of the Year as well as Scottish Football Writers Footballer of the Year. During his time with Glasgow Celtic, the defender won two League titles and two domestic Cups.
Caldwell becomes the third signing of the window for Wigan Athletic following the arrivals of Steven Gohouri and Vladimir Stojkovic. Caldwell is very versatile player who plays with equal ease at centre-back, right-back and as a defensive midfielder.
Caldwell sounded very upbeat about the move, “To play in the Premier League has always been an ambition of mine but I know how tough it’s going to be to get in the side and I need to focus on winning a place and doing the best I can for my new club. It’s a massive wrench for me to leave a club like Celtic but I want to thank the club and all the fans for the support they’ve given me in my time there. But I’m a Wigan Athletic player now and I can’t wait to get started in the Premier League.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailWigan sign Ivorian defender
January 12, 2010
Premier League Wigan Athletic have signed Ivory Coast international defender Steven Gohouri on a free transfer. The 28 year-old impressed Latic’s boss Roberto Martinez during a trial at the DW Stadium and has signed a contract until the end of the season.
Gohouri left German Bundesliga team Borussia Moenchengladbach in December after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. Latics boss Roberto Martinez thinks the defender will bring experience to his defence.
Martinez told the clubs official website: “Steven has a fantastic attitude and is desperate to play for Wigan Athletic,”
“He has good experience, having played in several European leagues and in what has been a very difficult period for clubs because of the weather interrupting the training routines, he has gone about his business very professionally and shown us he has the potential to play in the best league in the world.
“He is a tremendous athlete, very powerful in the air, strong in the tackle and technically excellent. He will add serious competition for places in the squad and I am delighted to welcome him into the Wigan Athletic family.”
Gohouri said: “I am so grateful that Wigan have given me a chance to prove myself and I am desperate to repay that faith and show the manager, the club, and the supporters that they have made a good choice.
“There is a lot of quality in the squad but it’s up to me now to force my way into the team and make an impression.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailOkaka close to Fulham switch
January 12, 2010
Fulham have agreed a six month loan deal for Roma striker Stefano Okaka. The Cottagers also have an option to extend his contract by another year after the initial six month period. The deal has been finalised between the two clubs. The transfer of the Italy under-20 international will take place as soon as he agrees personal terms. Roma have agreed to the deal as Okaka has dropped down the pecking order at Stadio Olimpico after the arrival of Luca Toni from Bayern Munich.
Roy Hodgson lost his main target-man Bobby Zamora through injury in their last game against Stoke. Zamora who has dislocated his shoulder will take up to eight weeks to recover and Okaka is expected to play a major role in his absence.
Okaka has made 23 appearances for Roma since 2005 but has scored only once. He has achieved considerable success at loan spells away to Modena and Brescia. Okaka refused offers from Bari and Chievo to sign for Roy Hodgson. The Fulham manager is believed to be a big fan of the Italian and Roma’s sporting director Daniele Prade has also endorsed the deal, “He is 20 and the Premier League is the right tournament for him to prove his characteristics and potential.(Roy) Hodgson has already stated his full confidence in the player, the only thing missing is Stefano’s signature.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailCeltic sign Swedish defender
January 11, 2010
SPL side Celtic have signed Swedish defender Jos Hooiveld from Solna for £1.8million. The 26 year-old has signed a three and a half year contract at Parkhead. Hooiveld helped Solna to the Swedish title last season and will be hoping to repeat the trick in the SPL this season.
Hooiveld will go straight into the squad for the game against Falkirk this weekend. The defender is likely to take the place of Gary Caldwell, who could be leaving the Hoops this month with Championship Middlesbrough showing an interest in the Scottish international.
Hooiveld told the clubs official website: “I’m delighted to sign for a club of Celtic’s stature. Celtic has a magnificent history and is a club with great tradition and great supporters.
“Having visited the club and spoken to the manager, I feel this is the right place for me and I am very much looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates and hopefully playing my part in bringing success to the club and our fans.”
Celtic boss Tony Mowbray said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jos to Celtic. He is a player who we believe can make an important contribution to the club and someone we look forward to working with.”
Subscribe to Football Transfers by EmailKapo joins Boulogne while Marseille target Mancini
January 10, 2010
Boulogne have signed former French international Oliver Kapo on loan till the end of the season from Premier League club Wigan. Kapo who has not featured in Roberto Martinez’s plans will lend weight to Boulogne’s bid to avoid relegation. They lie second from bottom in Ligue1 and Kapo will provide them with a much needed attacking outlet. Kapo has great experience of playing in the French League having played 119 times for Auxerre and scoring on 19 occasions.
Inter Milan’s Brazilian midfielder Amantino Mancini is close to signing for French giants Marseille on a six month loan deal. Mancini has been on the fringes of the Inter squad and has made just seven appearances this season for the Nerrazuri. Marseille boss Didier Deschamps is a huge admirer of the former Roma midfielder and is looking for a quick solution. “It’s not a simple dossier, but we’re on the right track. It’s hard to find quality players at this time of year. He’s had a few offers but he’s interested in OM and would love to go to the World Cup. He’s a world-class player who can play wide either side, score goals and set them up,” Deschamps said.
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