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Posted by ESPNsoccernet Staff on 06/06/2011

Welcome back to On The Move, ESPNsoccernet's comprehensive transfer blog. Between June 1 and September 1, we will be keeping you up to date with all the latest gossip and speculation from the world of football, as well as the actual completed transfers of course.


Kaka will not be heading to the San Siro. ©Getty Images

23.03 Time to close down for the evening, and the big news has been Placido Domingo's transfer from the world of opera to FIFA. We expect the news from tomorrow to be Guus Hiddink-central.

22.32 Twitter talk: From "intheknow99" "What the apparent Henderson interest does show is that the club appear to have cooled on Adam... #lfc". So, where now for Charlie?


22.19 A report in the Guardian suggests that Samir Nasri will wait to see who Arsenal sign before deciding if his future belongs with Arsene Wenger. It's looking like Nasri, rather than Cesc, could the Gunners saga of the summer.

22.07 Twitter talk: Sky Sport Italia report Liverpool have agreed a fee for Roma goalkeeper Doni. At 31, he looks a reserve. They missed out on Brad Friedel and Brad Jones looks destined for the exit.

21.59 Comment from Mateo Jarquin: "Any update on the rumor that Juan Mata would join Liverpool from Valencia? The idea of Suarez and Mata playing behind Carroll upfront is absolutely mouthwatering! Don't know about Bojan at Liverpool though..."

21.35 Midfielder Axel Witsel will cost more than AC Milan are so far prepared to pay, says Standard Liege vice-president Luciano D'Onofrio

20.54 DONE DEAL: Norwich sign Steve Morison from Millwall, to complete a meteoric rise from Stevenage Borough in the Conference to the Premier League in just two years. Well done, him. Story

20.48 Frank Arnesen really is earning his corn as Hamburg director of football, by signing players from, yes, Chelsea, where he was previously engaged. To follow Michael Mancienne and Jacopo Sala, Hamburg have now signed Gokhan Tore.

19.20 Liverpool lead the race for Jordan Henderson and hope to complete his signing before England U21's fly to Denmark, according to a few sources.

18.17 More Wigan with the news that Roberto Martinez is considering giving Mauro Boselli another go, now that the Argentine is back from Genoa. He was shipped to Italy after a decidedly underwhelming start to his Wigan career.

18.01 Charles N'Zogbia returning to Newcastle seemed as likely as The Eagles reforming, but then again "Hell Freezes Over" and the Daily Mirror suggests that Wigan will expect £9 million for a player who could not have been more explicit about his desire to quit the Toon. Mind you, he was targeted on the last day of the transfer window with the Andy Carroll cash so this does look to have legs after all.

17.43 One man sure to be in the mix for transfer talk is the blessed Carlos Tevez. The Manchester Evening News has launched a petition to keep a man who has done no favours for the city's tourist board at Eastlands. "Welcome to Manchester and please stay," as that banner should perhaps now read.

17.27 Twitter talk suggest that Sulley Muntauri is linked with QPR but that he's playing the straight bat of saying he's an Inter player.

16.01 Udinese president Franco Soldati says Barca are favopurites to land winger Alexis Sanchez: "There are some English sides looking at Sanchez, as Manchester City and United have been tracking him all year. So have Barcelona, and at this moment they are the favourites ahead of Juventus." Full story

15.26 Reading manager Brian McDermott has admitted he would be unable to prevent striker Shane Long joining a Premier League club if one came calling. The Republic of Ireland international has been linked with Wolves and SPL giants Celtic.

Comment from Zach: Really now, why would Young want a move to Merseyside if he always talks about Champions League football? Liverpool aren't in any European Cup!

14.50 Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has denied reports linking Real Madrid midfielder Kaka with a move to San Siro. "These are all lies,'' Moratti said. "It's absolutely not true.''

14.37 Fiorentina and Benfica target Eduardo Salvio will not be sold for less than €15 million, according to Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo, who wnats to keep hold of the forward.

13.51 Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has admitted that he could one day return to Anfield, although the former Reds' star was talking to Liverpoolfc.tv at the time. "I have my red passion there and if circumstances arrive, why not?” the Spaniard said. “It could be a possibility.”

Comment from Ran: I love Coentrao but as a Madrid fan I don't want him. Marcelo has grown and developed so much that replacing him in the starting XI would be a real slap to the face and would emphasize everything that's wrong with our club. We should buy players out of necessity instead of buying them just because we have the money.

13.15 Wolves negotiations over the permanent signing of Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara are "ongoing" but are optimistic of completing the deal in the next few days. Full story

12.47 Everton defender Leighton Baines is attracting a lot of interest from Manchester City and according to so far unsubstantiated reports Arsenal have also joined the queue to sign the England left back ... this might be entirely based on the fact that Gael Clichy is struggling to agree a new contract at the moment.

12.36 Newcastle United are about to dip into their £35 million Andy Carroll farewell fund to sign Swansea defender Neil Taylor in a cut price deal, according to reports.

12.21 Swansea have now had their £3.5 million club record bid for Watford striker Danny Graham accepted.

12.10 Tenuous but interesting transfer news: Ousted Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti says he will take a one year sabbatical before returning to football management.

12.04 Bayern Munich have confirmed Germany striker Miroslav Klose will leave the club at the end of the month after talks over a new deal broke down. Full story ... Although Everton fans should not get excited if this morning's reports are to be believed.

11.43 AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has ruled out a reunion with former Inter coach Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I feel as though I have found my place at Milan," Ibrahimovic told Gazzetta dello Sport. "I have no intention of moving."

11.17 Far-fetched reports that Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara could be part of a swap deal for Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas have been scotched by starlet's dad. "My son stays at Barcelona. They have a contract," said Thiago senior.

11.01 Madjid Bougherra has admitted he wants to quit Rangers and return to the Premier League, but he will only walk away from the Scottish champions with the blessing of boss Ally McCoist. Full story

10.51 Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummingge believes his club can strike a deal to sign former Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng from Manchester City. "I believe that there is a chance that we will come to an agreement," Rummingge said.

10.35 Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik is flattered by the interest shown in him by AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri, but insists he is going nowhere. "I am very happy at Napoli and I want to reiterate this,'' he said. Full story

10.12 Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill has declared his yet-to-be decided club future lies in Europe - and will lean heavily on the advice of national coach Holger Osieck for his next move. Full story

10.07 Spanish newspaper AS claim that Real Madrid will complete the signing of Benfica's Fabio Coentrao 'within days' for a fee of €22 million.

09.45 Newly-promoted Swansea City are set to break their transfer record to sign £3.5 million striker Danny Graham from Watford.

09.35 Udinese winger Alexis Sanchez is attracting interest from several of Europe's top sides but there is no doubt about his preferred option. "Barcelona would be a splendid destination," the Chile international said. Full story

09.17 West Brom are hoping to sign their former midfielder, Zoltan Gera, who is available on a free transfer from Fulham, and manager Roy Hodgson has held initial talks with the 32-year-old. Full story

09.10 Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has pledged his future to the managerless club. "They (the fans) don't need to worry about me," Bent said. "I'm tired of moving around."

08.59 Scott Parker insists he does not know where he will be playing his football next season following West Ham United's relegation. He said: "It's out of my hands, out of my control, really, isn't it? We will see what happens." Full Story

08.45 Charles N’Zogbia can leave Wigan for £9 million, but only for a club that will be playing champions League football this season, say the Daily Mirror.

08.30 Stoke City boss Tony Pulis has paid a visit to Caen’s Moroccan striker Youssef Al-Arabi and is keen to sign up the 24-year-old, according to the Daily Mail.

08.00 The rumblings about Ashley Young's future at Manchester United or Liverpool ... and erm Aston Villa ... continues to occupy the newspapers on Monday morning. England's saviour is set for talks with Villa chief Randy Lerner to clear things up.

And sticking with Young-suitors Liverpool for the moment, the Kenny Dalglish inspired revolution is also looking to scoop up Barcelona's unwanted 20-year-old striker Bojan (Daily Mail), although the Reds will have to battle for the Spaniard's signature with Arsenal ... Liverpool have made a new £18.5 million bid for Sunderland's 20-year-old midfielder Jordan Henderson (Daily Mirror) ... Meanwhile, Joe Cole looks set to head out of the Anfield door to join Tottenham.

Comment from Chris: How could Spurs be looking to cut their wage bill AND sign Joe Cole? This rumour makes no sense - they could've had him on a free last year but balked at his wage demands. If he is willing to take at least a 50% salary cut I could see it happening...but why would he do that?

Spurs are eager to cut the wage bill and will off load Jermaine Jenas and Robbie Keane to QPR (Metro). The newly promoted club are reportedly eager to snap up everybody’s castoffs with Arsenal's Emmanuel Eboue also linked with a move across London.

In other news, Everton's bid to sign Bayern Munich and Germany striker Miroslav Klose will fail (talkSPORT) and Nicklas Bendtner says he will "100%" leave Arsenal this summer (Daily Mail).

Comments

Posted by ramos on 06/06/2011

It will be good for Chelsea if they sign Nasri. Instead of going for Pastore or Neymar, Nasri is a better choice and also has the experience of playing in the Premier League.

Posted by Zach on 06/06/2011

Really now, why would Young want a move to Merseyside if he always talks about Champions league football? Liverpool aren't in any European Cup!

Posted by Nadir on 06/06/2011

Xerdan Shaqiri could be another major success at Old Trafford.

Posted by Ran on 06/06/2011

I love Coentrao but as a Madrid fan I don't want him. Marcelo has grown and developed so much that replacing him in the starting XI would be a real slap to the face and would emphasize everything that's wrong with our club. We should buy players out of necessity instead of buying them just because we have the money.

Posted by Alastair on 06/06/2011

It's great that we're (Liverpool) close to getting Henderson, but I reckon 18.5m is a bit much? I know Joe Cole is pretty poor now but 3 million is a joke.

Posted by Chris on 06/06/2011

How could Spurs be looking to cut their wage bill AND sign Joe Cole? This rumour makes no sense - they could've had him on a free last year but balked at his wage demands. If he is willing to take at least a 50% salary cut I could see it happening...but why would he do that?

Posted by Rohin on 06/06/2011

I'm an Arsenal fan, and I really think Nasri should not leave. He's an integral part of our team and where else would he get such respect and fan following?

Arsenal should retain Nasri, even if it means giving him a higher wage. We should buy Baines and sell Clichy. Also we should buy Steklenburg, Samba, Phil Jones, Bojan and Benzema.

Bendtner, Denilson, Eboue, Squillaci and Roscicky should be allowed to go,

Posted by WJ on 06/06/2011

Love to see Bojan at Liverpool ~ I believe he can play more football there than staying at Barca (Afellay, Pedro, Villa, and now maybe Rossi in there) real hard to fight for a place in the 1st XI.

Posted by andy on 06/06/2011

Pool may not be in any Euro Cup but they certainly have a better chance of being in the CL or Europa league for the next ten years than probably 16-17 epl clubs in the league. Don't forget financial fair play rules are coming soon, and guess who is debt free now?

Posted by Rudolph Austin on 06/06/2011

I know Chelsea can sign Nasri.Nasri is a goods player i like the way he play.he is one of the best player in the world.

Posted by kingsley on 06/06/2011

i like chelsea to buy pastore neymar kaka sanchez lukako and allow lampard anelka kalou malouda to go

Posted by Bako Shadrach on 06/06/2011

I can't wait to see Guus Hiddink take full charge of Chelsea. What i'm really worried about is...Why is Chelsea selling out their young stars? Sincerely speaking, it doesn't make any sense to me. A solid team should be built around young players not the reverse. Kakuta was once a hot cake before his move (after much controversy) to Chelsea. Today, his name is gradually dying off. And another name...Lukaka is popping up. Is Lukaka better than Kakuta? Very soon, (if he eventually makes the mistake of coming to Chelsea) he"ll end up been the shadow of himself. No young player can succeed if he's not been given a fair playing time. Roman Abramovic is our problem. He wouldn't let the coaches be! If I should go on and on, I wont finish! MAY GOD HELP CHELSEA.

Posted by Johhny on 06/07/2011

Coentrao is a great signing for RM. Watch him get better under Jose. Now with Surin and a big signing to come the pieces are falling into place and RM will give Barcelona a Real fright this season.

Posted by Phileas Fogg on 06/07/2011

Charles "Insomnia" back to Newcastle is nonesense... where would he play, Ben Arfa will almost certainly be a dead cert for the left wing and the afore mention frog hardly left the Toon on good terms... just don't see that happening myself. Really want to see Enrique stay and work with Ben Arfa. It's out and out FORWARDS we need to be looking at..!!!

Posted by lalok_stylo on 06/07/2011

imo, arsenal doesnt need to big changes...
arsenal just need a striker and two more centre backs..
that's all...
arsenal already had a lot of midfielder....
rosicky just fine as subs, but if he go arsene has to get another one...
so do clichy, if he also go just get another one..
baines is a good left back...

Bendtner, Denilson and Squillaci should be allowed to go...
they dont meet the standard to play for arsenal..

Posted by lalok_stylo on 06/07/2011

and one more, retain nasri is the most important thing...
arsene, just give him what he wants...
he's an important player for arsenal...

Posted by Finkotron on 06/07/2011

Looks like all the rats are trying to leave Arsenal's sinking ship!

Posted by royle on 06/07/2011

i think manu should use nani as a bait to lure sanchez,and please sign modric,sneijder and young as fast as possible...we need them to strenghten our midfield...

Posted by sugar ray on 06/07/2011

I love liverpool more than my life. we will never walk alone nxt season.

Posted by Rohan on 06/07/2011

chelsea should sign sami nasri n& pastore!!!!!

Posted by Peter on 06/13/2011

Teams should buy any player they think will suitable but according to fifa fair play guide lines

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