ESPN Soccernet - On The Move
soccernet blog
On The Move
Posted by Dale Johnson on 07/25/2009

We'll be keeping you as up-to-date as possible on the latest transfer talk in On The Move. You can catch the morning newspaper gossip in Paper Round, read up on all the Latest Transfers and then follow the developing stories in our constantly updated transfer blog here:

9.45pm: That's it for today. Join me again in the morning!

9.32pm: Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be presented as a Barcelona player on Monday if no late complications arise over his switch from Inter Milan, the Primera Division club confirmed.

9.15pm: Monaco are one of the sides said to be interested in loaning Kerrison from Barcelona.

8.35pm: It seems like Marca are expecting Manchester United to bid for Valencia's David Silva - though United themselves say they will spend no more.

8pm: Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli would love to have Arsenal right-back Emmanuel Eboue among his squad for next season.

6.44pm: Middlesbrough have accepted a bid for an unnamed club for Mido.

6.35pm: Manchester City boss Mark Hughes does not intend to settle for second best in his bid to sign defenders if moves for John Terry and Joleon Lescott do not come off.

6.22pm: Portmsouth boss Paul Hart is still hopeful he can persuade Sylvain Distin to stay with the club despite interest from other Premier League clubs.

6.01pm: Fernando Morientes has admitted a move to Marseille would appeal to him. He is a free agent.

5.39pm: Hertha Berlin have signed defender Nemanja Pejcinovic on a season-long loan from Serbian side Rad Belgrade.

4.59pm: Corriere dello Sport informs us that Nicolas Spolli has joined Bologna from Newell’s Old Boys.

4.33pm: David Trezeguet's agent claims the Juventus striker is ready to take a pay cut in order to join AC Milan.

4pm: Everyone must be busy with pre-season friendlies today. It's pretty quiet out there.

2.55pm: Sky Sports are reporting that Sedan defender Paul Baysse is heading to Sunderland.

2.12pm: More on Roma, and according to Laroma24.it there is about to be a defensive clearout at the club.

1.22pm: Jose Mourinho admits he was left angered by the decision to sell Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona, although the Inter Milan coach is delighted to welcome Samuel Eto'o to the San Siro.

12.45pm: Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has told Sky Sports that he thinks it is unlikely he can get hold of Javier Mascherano from Liverpool.

12.22pm: Leonardo wants Andrea Pirlo to stay with Milan as rumours of a move to Chelsea to be reunited with Carlo Ancelotti continue.

12.01pm: Ashley Young is "flattered" to be linke with a move to another Premier League club, he's told the Birmingham Mail.

11.46am: Roma are said to be battling with Hull to sign Liverpool's Andriy Voronin.

11.11am: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has urged Xabi Alonso to stay with the club as Real Madrid continue to hunt the midfielder.

10.44am: Bolton have completed the signings of Aston Villa defender Zat Knight and Hull full-back Sam Ricketts on three-year deals.

10.33am: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have a medical in Barcelona on Monday as the Inter Milan striker's move to the European champions nears completion.

10.12am: Villarreal are close to completing the signing of Brazil international striker Nilmar on a five-year contract, the Primera Division club have confirmed.

10.01am: FC Seoul have announced Lee Chung-Yong will sign for Bolton once the South Korean international has been issued a work permit.

9.45am: Let's get the ball rolling by rounding up some gossip from last night:
- Ajax have signed defensive midfielder Demy de Zeeuw from Eredivisie champions AZ Alkmaar subject to a medical after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
- Sunderland have signed Marseille captain Lorik Cana on a four-year contract in a deal worth more than £5million.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed personal terms with Barcelona as he edges ever closer to joining the European champions from Inter Milan.
- Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain insists there are no shortage of clubs wanting to take new signing Keirrison on loan for next season.


9.30am: Welcome to another day of transfer fun. It's going to be emotional.

Comments

Posted by Tedddy Efosa on 07/25/2009

you Guys are doing a great job. keep it up.

Posted by kesigan on 07/25/2009

liverpool are preparing a bid for patrick viera

Posted by Richmond Eliot III on 07/25/2009

I'm an ardent arsenal Fan. However, Since the last season Ive been pondering about a club change but due to my unwavering loyalty for arsenal, I cant change to any club in the top four. Ive been keeping tabs on Manchester city since the beginning of the 08/09 season and I was realy pleased with their strike force which was only second to chelsea in goals. With the recent recruitment of Barry, Santa Cruz, Tevez and Adebayor, I think Ive seen the Ideal club to swap to.

I would like to commend the Club management for their recent recruitments which undoubtedly makes their strikeforce the strongest In Europe but I would also advice that they should make Better purchases with one creative midfielder to Help Stephen Ireland out and Two Center Halves because Richard Dunne and Micah Richards are inconsistent performers that need re-inforcements. Their Goalkeeping options are great with a Veteran in shay given and an upcoiming Talent in Joe Hart. This re-inforcements if made would be Nice.

Posted by fletcher phiri on 07/27/2009

i feel alonso has a great future at liverpool than going to madrid were good players kiss goodbye to good football. should he go he will end up being a bench warmer which is not good for a player of his quality.

Posted by Jam on 07/30/2009

Hi,
Im an arsenal fan. Love wenger but the man is so stubborn and cheap that icant see him buying more than 1 player - a striker.
You cant blame him really bc the club cash strapped for the next few years.

  Post your comment
Name:
Email Address:
Comments:
characters left