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Posted by Soccernet Staff on 08/20/2009

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:

23.35 We'll finish off for the night there, as Hull missed out on Negredo. Which striker will they try and poach next? My money is on Shola Ameobi...

22.46 West Brom midfielder Borja Valero has expressed his excitement ahead of a possible return to Real Mallorca. Has to be better than Birmingham.

22.16 Real Madrid have now announced that former Hull-bound striker Alvaro Negredo will join Sevilla in a transfer deal that includes a buyback option.

21.38 Portsmouth could be set to bolster their attacking options with the acquisition of Watford winger Tommy Smith.

20.44 Everton are in talks to sign Newcastle defender Steven Taylor. That looks like the end for the Joleon Lescott affair.

20.18 Alvaro Negredo is reportedly on the brink of signing a four-year contract with Primera Liga side Sevilla. Hmmm Spain, or Hull. Tough choice.

19.48 Greek international Sotiris Kyrgiakos will add strength and experience to Liverpool's defence, said manager Rafa Benitez after agreeing a deal to sign the AEK Athens player on Thursday.

19.08 Marseille striker Mamadou Niang has signed a new two-year contract, the Ligue 1 side have confirmed.

18.30 Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez has confirmed he is hoping to sign Alvaro Negredo after the Real Madrid striker decided against a move to Hull City. "It looks like it's going well, but nothing is confirmed yet,'' Jimenez said.

18.20 Former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben has told Marca that he hopes to stay at Real Madrid this summer, despite reports that he could be sold by the Spanish giants.

18.10 Croatia international Darijo Srna is being linked with a move to Chelsea. The Shakhtar Donetsk star's agent has claimed that talks with Barcelona have stalled and that a club in England are interested.

17.42 Barcelona have handed a new contract to young winger Pedro. After top scoring in pre-season he is now tied to the Catalan side until June 2014, with his release clause set at €75 million.

17.21 Tottenham have reacted to an injury suffered by Heurelho Gomes by recalling goalkeeper David Button from a loan spell at Crewe Alexandra.

17.18 Fulham have announced that 21-year-old midfielder Wayne Brown will remain on loan with TPS Turku until October 31 after his loan deal was extended.

16.51 Celtic midfielder Landry N'Guemo believes Aiden McGeady must stay at Parkhead if the club are to wrest the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title back from Rangers.

16.23 West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is edging closer to signing Bordeaux forward Marouane Chamakh and is looking to sell James Collins to push the deal through.

16.01 Nicklas Bendtner's father has denied the Arsenal star has agreed a three-year extension at the Emirates.

15.30 Barcelona have not made an approach for Juventus defender Zdenek Grygera, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

14.53 St Etienne have completed the signing of Boubacar Sanogo from Werder Bremen for an undisclosed fee.

13.58 Fulham have announced they have agreed to sign Jonathan Greening from West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move, subject to a medical.

13.05 Mick McCarthy is set to swoop for Stoke City midfielder Amdy Faye to bolster his Wolves squad and provide competition for Karl Henry.

12.28 Arsenal have entered the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Raphael van der Vaart, according to the Daily Mirror. Liverpool are also eyeing the Dutchman.

11.54 Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson is trying to flog Danny Shittu and Gavin McCann to Portsmouth but admits that negotiations are proving "difficult and long winded".

11.11 Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Greece centre-back Sotiris Kyrgiakos from AEK Athens, suject to passing a medical. Manager Rafa Benitez said: "He is a player with experience who can hopefully help us in defence."

10.30 Stoke City boss Tony Pulis remains hopeful of agreeing personal terms with West Ham defender James Collins after agreeing a £5m fee with the London club.

10.24 Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has reiterated his desire to remain at the Vicente Calderon. "I have always said that I wanted to stay here and it has happened,'' Aguero said.

09.49 Sampdoria have signed right-back Franco Semioli from Fiorentina for an
undisclosed fee.

09.14 Wesley Sneijder's agent has claimed the midfielder is ready to swap Real Madrid for Inter Milan after the two clubs agreed a €15m transfer fee.

07.42 Hull City boss Phil Brown has admitted his disappointment at his failure to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Negredo, despite having a £12m bid accepted by the Primera Liga club.

Comments

Posted by Sam Nyakoojo on 08/20/2009

Alex Fergusi Tevez & Christiano go, so he has to bring in an established attaccking mifielder or a striker.man u winning streaks have always been based on prolific attacking,that is:first atacking football,scoring midfielders(ronaldo,scholes,cantona,etc),prolific strikers(rude V,andy cole,dwight york,mark hughs,etc. Berbatov lacks pace,strength,pasion for goals,etc.
So those who have ears let them hear!!!!

Posted by Geoffrey Kaichole on 08/20/2009

Last night's game Burnley 1 Vs 0 Manutd rises a lot of questions. One point not talk about is the exist Cristino, thats a done move. Lets see life after his exist. The midfield seems to be a problem, creativity is an existence and nobody is bringing the needed motivation. Lets hope Sir Fergie signs 2 or 3 players before the market closes.
Concerned Manutd Supporter.

Posted by Tito on 08/20/2009

Just for the record, Semioli is a right winger, not a right back. Good luck to him at Sampdoria.

Posted by imh on 08/20/2009

united need a playmaker n it looks like ferguson doesnt know the meaning of a playmaker

Posted by Mathews Kgari on 08/20/2009

What has always mad Man-Untd tick is fluid attack-minded play. These day, Sir Fergie seems to prefer slow build-ups, which is good for lague games, as it safe-guards players against fatique and injuries. But at times, i feel that we should revert to the past and kill-off minnows like Burnsley. Last season we had luck on our side as we won most games on the dying moments of the games. But Livepool and Arsenal nearly spoilt the party. This season's going to be tougher, no Tevez & Ronaldo + Man-City would be another added obstacle, as well as improved Chelsea.

We really need to add a quality central-attacking midfielder as we have enough depth on the forwards as well as on the wings.

SIR ALEX, please!

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