Re: 2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. III

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:11 am

Etienne Capoue's proposed move to Napoli is at risk because of Tottenham's "absurd" asking price, according to the player's agent.

“The problem is not the player or Napoli –Tottenham just want a lot of money," Fischer told Radio Crc.

“What they’re asking for is absurd. But we are only on January 21 and there is still hope."

by Onyx Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:50 am

West Ham interested in Nocerino, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:50 am

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says he has no intention of making any signings in the January transfer window.

Reports have suggested the club could make several additions to their squad in light of recent injuries to Victor Valdes and Lionel Messi, though the pair have now returned to full fitness.

But Martino is happy with the squad at his disposal and felt they displayed their quality prior to the winter break, as he prepares his side to face Levante in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday.

He told reporters: "We have a very strong team and we are confident that we will perform well when we have to change players around.

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:02 am

Real Madrid line up £25m Rooney

Wayne Rooney is set to be the subject of a £25 million bid from Real Madrid in the summer. The Liga side see the Manchester United striker as a more realistic target than Sergio Aguero.

Source: Daily Telegraph

Atleti to hijack Mata move with Diego Costa offer

Atletico Madrid are prepared to offer Manchester United the chance to sign striker Diego Costa, if the Old Trafford side drop their interest in Juan Mata, who is wanted by the Spanish side.

Source: Daily Telegraph

West Ham make Vermaelen loan enquiry

West Ham have made an ambitious move to sign Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen on loan and are waiting to hear from the Gunners, while Joleon Lescott is expected to complete a switch to Upton Park.

Source: Daily Mirror

Newcastle on verge of De Jong signing

Newcastle United are close to signing Luuk De Jong in a £8.5m transfer after Ajax and PSV Eindhoven were priced out of a move.

Coates wants to go back to Uruguay

Sebastian Coates, who suffered a ligamentary injury, wants to return to Nacional de Montevideo and continue his recovery with his friends and family. Liverpool would let him go on a six-months loan.

Source: Sky Sports

Liverpool in race for De Jong

Liverpool are keen to sign AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong as cover for Lucas, who is sidelined with a knee injury.

Source: SportsDirect News

Fabio set for Freiburg loan

Manchester United left-back Fabio is set to join Freiburg on loan until the end of the season.

Source: The Guardian

Napoli interested in Ralf & Henrique

Napoli are planning a double swap in Brazil for Corinthians' midfielder Ralf and Palmeiras' defender Henrique.

Source: FOX Sports

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:12 am

Liverpool to miss out on Montoya

Liverpool will not sign Barcelona youngster Martin Montoya. The Reds have been in talks over a move but Montoya is now expected to commit his future to Barca.

Source: Daily Star

Clattermole set for Stoke switch

Lee Clattermole is set to leave Sunderland for Stoke City in the January transfer window.

Source: ESPN

Arsenal to include Podolski as part of £35m Draxler deal

Arsenal will include Lukas Podolski as part of a £35 million deal to sign Julian Draxler from Schalke.

Source: The Sun

David Moyes to monitor Gladbach's Max Kruse

Manchester United's coach David Moyes will monitor Gladbach's striker Max Kruse in action against Bayern Munich. He will also keep an eye on Bayern's defender Dante.

Source: Daily Telegraph

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:18 am

Norwich City have confirmed they have rejected a transfer request from midfielder Wes Hoolahan, who is a reported target for Aston Villa.

Hoolahan has been strongly linked with Villa, who are managed by former Norwich boss Paul Lambert.

The Republic of Ireland international has made just five Premier League starts for Norwich this season, but the Carrow Road club appear determined not to sanction a sale.

A statement on Norwich's official website read: "City can confirm Irish international midfielder Wes Hoolahan has today submitted a transfer request which has been rejected.

"The board of Norwich City has stated clearly no senior players will be sold against the club's wishes and Hoolahan, 31, is contracted to the club until June 2015.

"The club will make no further comment at this time."

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:19 am

Everton have been granted a work permit for Lacina Traore and are in talks to complete the loan signing of the Monaco striker.

Roberto Martinez confirmed Everton had applied for a work permit for Traore following Monday's 1-1 draw with West Brom at the Hawthorns.

by Onyx Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:56 am

Liverpool and AC Milan interested in Iturbe, according to A Bola.

by Red Alert Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:14 am

B-Mac wrote:btw I called this Mata Mourinho break up months ago....Chelsea fans tried telling me I was delusional

You also stated Moyes would be doing well at United. :coffee:

by S Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:56 am

Di Marzio wrote:The negotiation continues, Guangzhou isn’t giving up on acquiring Diamanti. The Chinese club has reached an agreement with the player, but now need to convince Bologna who isn’t changing their request for 10 million euro, which would then be reinvested on mercato. Davide Lippi is in Bologna working on getting the deal done. Diamanti’s future could be far from Italy.

by Robespierre Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:06 pm

He could go to Juventus this summer but he wasn't fully convinced because he was fine in Bologna , regular player there so as to be considered for World Cup...
and does he go in China now? I can image the salary...
so wasted there, he was still good for Serie A

by S Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:12 pm

I'm glad he's going there.It wouldnt have represented a good investment,spending 10m on a 31 year old.

by Firenze Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:10 pm

Semi decent players NEVER last very long when going to these Chinese clubs..

Hope he's on like 200K a week or something there.

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:49 pm

Seydou Doumbia's agent Jean Bernard Beytrison has revealed that Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing the CSKA Moscow striker as they prepare for life after Robert Lewandowski.

The Poland international will leave BVB for Bayern Munich at the end of the season on a Bosman transfer and Dortmund are keeping tabs on a number of players to take Lewandowski's place.

They have previously been linked with high-profile names such as Diego Costa and Jackson Martinez, and the 26-year-old Doumbia now appears to be a candidate, too.

"Seydou has heard about Dortmund's interest and is happy about it," the striker's representative told Sport Bild.

"If he were to leave CSKA Moscow, it would only be for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Borussia Dortmund are definitely among the top teams.

"We are happy to open talks if they make an approach."

Doumbia has a contract with CSKA until June 2015.

by Robespierre Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:51 pm

Firenze wrote:Semi decent players NEVER last very long when going to these Chinese clubs..

Hope he's on like 200K a week or something there.

he will take 4 mln every year , contract of 4 years
then his wife is from Taiwan

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:52 pm

Schalke CEO Clemens Tonnies has urged Julian Draxler to snub Arsenal in favour of a prolonged stay at the Bundesliga outfit.

The Premier League giants are keen to lure the 20-year-old away from his current club either this winter or at the end of the season, but Schalke remain hopeful that Draxler will commit his future to the Gelsenkirchen side.

"I am of the opinion that Julian should play for Schalke next season. That's my personal advise to him," Tonnies told Sport Bild.

"He should not let the interest from abroad play with his head. It's best for his development when he can play without much pressure and with a clear mind.

"Looking back, at the start of the season he was under a lot of pressure then and the exact same thing will happen again if he moves.

"There are a number of big clubs after him, but we have no intention of selling him this winter. Even if we do not qualify for next year's Champions League, that doesn't mean we will have to sell Julian."

Draxler has a contract with Schalke until June 2018, but his current deal contains a €45.5 million release clause.

by Helmer Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:55 pm

http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20140122/fichajes/el-mercado-de-fichajes-de-invierno-al-detalle_54399326421.html

not sure if somone did report this earlier, i think we are linked with Hernanes there, how reliable it is hmm

by Tomwin Lannister Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:48 pm

Who wants a laugh?

Manchester United make enquiry into signing Juventus star Arturo Vidal

Manchester United have made an enquiry into Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal as David Moyes continues his hunt for a new central midfielder. Moyes has been given the green light to add to his squad this month, with the club facing a real battle to qualify for the Champions League next season.
And while a deal to sign Juan Mata from Chelsea is ongoing, United are not stopping there, with the club making a move for Vidal. Reports in Italy claim they have asked Juve to name their price for the midfield dynamo, who is allegedly unsettled in Turin.

It’s not clear whether he would be interested in a transfer, or whether Juve would sell, but United are keen to do business. Vidal is rated at around £15million, and has been a long-term target for United scouts, who have tracked his progress for years. United would be prepared to wait until the summer to sign Vidal if they could not agree terms during this transfer window.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/22/manchester-united-make-enquiry-into-signing-juventus-star-arturo-vidal-4273187/

rofl

by M99 Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:53 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Who wants a laugh?

Manchester United make enquiry into signing Juventus star Arturo Vidal

Manchester United have made an enquiry into Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal as David Moyes continues his hunt for a new central midfielder. Moyes has been given the green light to add to his squad this month, with the club facing a real battle to qualify for the Champions League next season.
And while a deal to sign Juan Mata from Chelsea is ongoing, United are not stopping there, with the club making a move for Vidal. Reports in Italy claim they have asked Juve to name their price for the midfield dynamo, who is allegedly unsettled in Turin.

It’s not clear whether he would be interested in a transfer, or whether Juve would sell, but United are keen to do business. Vidal is rated at around £15million, and has been a long-term target for United scouts, who have tracked his progress for years. United would be prepared to wait until the summer to sign Vidal if they could not agree terms during this transfer window.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/22/manchester-united-make-enquiry-into-signing-juventus-star-arturo-vidal-4273187/

by Firenze Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:54 pm

vidal valued at 15m Proud

Get in there moyesy

seriously, how do clowns like that get paid to write about football.

by Tomwin Lannister Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:56 pm

I could do a better job pissed out of my face using a touch screen phone to type.

by Firenze Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:59 pm

BBC reporting it now

Manchester United have made an approach for Chelsea’s out of favour Spanish winger Juan Mata. The offer is thought to be around £35m. #mufc

So that's as good as official.

Mata #7 :bow:

by zizzle Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:59 pm

well Juvi signed him for 10m so they should be happy with a 5m profit

by Tomwin Lannister Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:02 pm

Agreed.

Pogba and vidal for 20M imo

by Onyx Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:10 pm

Napoli make €12m bid for Alberto Moreno, according to Corriere dello Sport.

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AC Milan interested in Torino fullback Darmian, according to Tuttosport.

by Onyx Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:12 pm

Vucinic likely to move to the Premier League by the end of the transfer window, according to Tuttosport.

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Besiktas agree to sign Lodeiro from Botafogo, according to Hurriyet.

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