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Posted by ESPNsoccernet Staff on 01/27/2012

ESPNsoccernet's On the Move transfer blog is where you will find a hearty round-up of all the rumours and signings during the January transfer window. Get your teeth into the below to find out which player(s) your side are being linked with today.


Chris Samba 'wants a divorce' from his club Blackburn © Getty Images


21.23 GMT: Seeing as it's Friday, and it's a dry old night in transfer land, we'll leave it there for today folks. Make sure to check back tomorrow for a full day's coverage of everything coming in and out of the January window. Have a good Friday night!

20.44 GMT: David Dunn has signed a new deal at Blackburn Rovers. The 32-year-old midfielder has committed himself to the club until 2013.

20.11 GMT: Bayern Munich have apologised for raising hopes of a new signing yesterday. The German giants incurred the wrath of fans when it turned out the exciting new signing they'd hinted at was in fact a Facebook app. "We're sorry. But it wasn't our intention to disappoint you with the new FC Bayern app," Bayern said. "Rather, we wanted to put the focus on you with this action, to show how important each fan is for Bayern Munich."

19.41 GMT: Barcelona youngster Isaac Cuenta has signed a new contract with the club, to take him through until 2015.

19.21 GMT: Tevez saga latest It's looking very much like Carlos Tevez will be staying in Manchester. Talks have fallen through with PSG and Inter, as you know, and this evening Milan have signed Maxi Lopez from Catania - seemingly ruling out a move for Tevez in this window.

18.54 GMT: West Brom manager Roy Hodgson is hopeful they'll sign Zenit
St Petersburg winger Szabolcs Huszti before the window closes. "He is a player who comes with a very good CV, a type of player we don't really have at the club, not least with Gera and Brunt injured long term," Hodgson said.

18.27 GMT: Cristian Chivu has denied speculation he's about to switch sides from Inter to AC Milan. "It won't happen, this is a story someone has invented, and it does not interest me," the defender said. That's the end of that one then.

17.47 GMT: Arsenal's Jack Wilshere has taken to Twitter to voice his frustration at his latest injury setback. "It is true I have had a set back.] I can't tell you how long I have been set back because I don't know! I am very annoyed but will stay strong." Might Arsenal be pushed into the transfer market?

17.20 GMT: Rangers manager Ally McCoist is hopeful he can keep hold of striker Nikica Jelavic until at least the summer. Read the full story here.

16.54 GMT: Lille winger Eden Hazard has reacted to speculation linking him with a move to PSG. "Of course, the interest from Paris is tempting. Paris Saint-Germain are a great club," he told Le Parisien. "And especially with a coach like [Carlo] Ancelotti, that makes you even more keen. Only God know where I will be playing my football in 2012 though."

16.25 GMT: The Sunderland Echo is reporting that the Black Cats are weighing up a late bid for Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida.

16.06 GMT: Mark Hughes wants more new faces at QPR before the transfer window shuts next week. The Welshman has said: "As you can imagine there are a lot of conversations going on at the moment. Forward players, midfield players, defenders - that is what happens in the January window." Full story.

15.47 GMT: Manchester City have rejected the claims of Carlos Tevez's agent, Kia Joorabchian, that the striker's relationship with manager Roberto Mancini is the reason that he wants to leave the club. Full story.

15.25 GMT: The Daily Star suggests QPR have made an offer for former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse.

15.06 GMT: Vagner Love has expressed his delight at finally sealing his move from CSKA Moscow to Flamengo. He said: "I had promised that I would not cry, but I cannot do it. This gives me such joy. I want to give all my thanks to God for being here. To thank the people who fought so hard so this could happen. It was tough, but we managed to win the war."

14.42 GMT: Neil Lennon claims Jorge Molina is just one of several players he is having trouble in attracting to Celtic.

14.26 GMT: Villas-Boas has been talking about the rather gifted Brazilian Willian. The Portuguese has said: "Willian is an extremely interesting player but I don't think we will progress with our interest because of different issues, from work permit to price valuation. I think our project next year is more important than the actual project at the moment. Not that Willian doesn't have the characteristics for the future but we are betting a lot on what we can build on for next year."

13.54 GMT - Twitter talk: Our very own Adam Digby: "Martin Caceres medicals complete, expect signing [to Juventus] to be announced."

13.33 GMT: Remember the Bayern Munich fiasco yesterday, when the club suggested the unveiling of a signing on Facebook was imminent, only for it to turn out to be a publicity stunt for an app? Well, the club have apologised: "We're sorry. But it wasn't our intention to disappoint you with the new FC Bayern app.''

13.19 GMT - DONE DEAL: AFC Wimbledon have completed the signing of defender Gavin Hoyte on a month's loan from Arsenal.

13.05 GMT: And here's the full story on Alex's switch to PSG for a reported fee of around £4 million.

12.51 GMT - DONE DEAL: Chelsea defender Alex has signed for PSG.

12.46 GMT: It is not strictly transfer news, but Arsene Wenger's confirmation that Jack Wilshere has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury is sure to send the rumour mill a-turning.

12.25 GMT: CSKA Moscow attacker Keisuke Honda is closing on a move to Serie A side Lazio, despite the Japanese saying that Italy can no longer claim to have the best league in the world. Full story.

12.11 GMT: Here is the full story on the Kia Joorabchian quotes regarding Tevez below. Enjoy.

11.43 GMT: Catania have claimed they turned down a €9 million offer from Fulham in order to ensure Maxi Lopez joins AC Milan.

11.24 GMT - DONE DEAL: Lille striker Moussa Sow has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Fenerbahce.

11.01 GMT: Tevez's agent, Kia Joorabchian, has told L'Equipe: "If Carlos doesn't leave Manchester City this winter, he doesn't rule out the possibility to join PSG in the summer. Carlos has faith in PSG project. You know he had talks with Carlo Ancelotti, one of the best coaches in the world. He talked with (PSG director of football) Leonardo. Paris can be a possibility."

10.45 GMT: Oh, goodness, here comes a Tevez lead...

10.33 GMT: Sky Sports are reporting that Steven Pienaar is growing increasingly frustrated that Tottenham are standing in the way of a possible move to Queens Park Rangers

10.20 GMT: Aberdeen boss Craig Brown is keen to sign Stephen Hughes and could swoop for Danny Uchechi.

09.57 GMT: David Moyes has spoken to the Telegraph about AEK Athens defender Kostas Manolas: "He's a young boy we have looked at for a while, and we know quite a lot about him. We could do with a centre-back, although ideally someone who could go straight into the team, and he couldn't at the moment. But he's got potential, his representatives have been in, and we have spoken to the club."

09.39 GMT: Boca Juniors midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme insists that he would drop everything to go back to Villarreal and help them out of their current slump. Full story.

09.26 GMT - DONE DEAL: Greek club Olympiakos have signed former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll on an 18-month contract.

09.08 GMT: Rumours that Jack Wilshere has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury have sparked suggestions Arsenal will now strengthen during the current transfer window.

08.53 GMT: The Mirror: Chelsea want to sign Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba while the Blues' chances of signing Willian have taken a blow due to issues over obtaining a work permit ... Sunderland could bring in Bolton striker Kevin Davies for £1.5 million ... Matthew Upson is unsettled at Stoke ... QPR have been told they must pay £6 million for Hugo Rodallega.

08.40 GMT: The Daily Star: QPR manager Mark Hughes wants to add Blackburn centre-back Samba to his ranks.

08.29 - Twitter talk: French football journalist Julien Laurens: "Alex has just arrived in Paris to finalize his transfer there. Good signing for PSG and good move from him."

08.25 GMT - DONE DEAL: League Two side Crawley have signed Arsenal forward Sanchez Watt, 20, on loan for the rest of the season. One worries we may have just peaked. It's possibly downhill from here. Still, it's Friday.

08.20 GMT: More from The Sun: Victor Moses' has claimed QPR manager Mark Hughes is an admirer of the Wigan winger ... Newcastle are keen on bringing Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez to St James' Park, with a £5 million summer move mooted ... Watford's Adrian Mariappa will hand in a transfer request amid interest from the Magpies ... Giovani dos Santos looks to be heading for Villarreal ... Roma and Juventus are set to battle it out for Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa ... Wolves Mick McCarthy wants to bring in Mame Biram Diouf on loan from Manchester United.

08.12 GMT: First up are quotes carried by The Sun from Blackburn defender Christopher Samba. He has said: "When a couple don't get on they get a divorce - and that's what me and Blackburn have to do."

08.00 GMT: Good morning, all. On first glance, the rumour mill appears distinctly dry. We will, however, endeavour to bring you what transfer talk there is to offer...

Comments
Posted by UCantSeeMe on 01/27/2012

Well, it is up to the Club to decide what a player is worth to them - because it is them who ve to deal with all the financial aspects. Samba wants to get back with Hughes and QPR is trying to get him for cheap - similar to the Milan-Tevez underhand dealings.

Rovers should put out a notice asking himto explain his "i can't give 100% to rovers" comments.

Posted by Levi on 01/27/2012

If I was Chris Samba, I would sprint towards Everton. They need a CB and they need a proper leader in the back.

Posted by revant on 01/27/2012

i'm shocked that no one is out for giuseppe rossi.he is one of the most deadliest strikers in spain. i would like to see him in premier league.

Posted by Abbass on 01/27/2012

It has been awfully quiet so far today. I sure hope that a Tevez deal is done some time soon to spice things up a bit.Would also like to see Samba in a Spurs shirt, after watching Man City annihilate King and Kaboul, it became clear that some new blood is needed in defense. Maybe selling dos Santos to Villareal would give Redknapp some extra funds.

Posted by Owais on 01/27/2012

I would love to laugh at Arsene Wenger right now. He is no longer capable of handling Arsenal's transfers. I think they should just give the responsibility of the transfers to some other person while Arsene remains Arsenal's manager and coach only without the ability to do transfers. That'll be good for Arsenal.

Posted by Alex on 01/27/2012

I wish a speedy recovery to Wilshere, he really contributes to our team. If the rumours were true, I'll be anxiously waiting for a quality signing from AW.

Posted by simon on 01/27/2012

How Liverpool general maneger Ian Ayre can say they (Liverpool)dont need any new playrs ? Any one who understand this game new they need at least 3-4 GOOD playrs,and not Carrol and Adam.

Posted by Bernard on 01/27/2012

Another 4 days to go before the winter transfer window closes. Really desperate for Liverpool to sign a high profile striker, a reliable right winger & a centre midfielder. We the die hard fans are tired with those gossips. I really don't think Liverpool would get Cavani, that's for sure. So, what is Dalglish & Comolli waiting for ? They should go for reasonable targets, players whom the Fenway owners will pay for their future development of the club. The likes of David Teixeira or Luuk de Jong fits the bill. If possible, I would like to see Dalglish go for both Scott Sinclair & Nathan Dyer, although Swansea will definitely reject our advances. As for Granero, he is the perfect target for our search of another centre midfielder. If Dalglish can any 3 of the above players, we will stand a chance to fight back up the table & grab a CL spot we are aiming for. King Kenny & Mr Comolli, please do something on the transfers. YNWA !

Posted by jake on 01/27/2012

This Tevez situation is becoming ridiculous. First off anybody who is willing to pay 35 million for him out of their mind, if you look at his track record he stays at a club for two and then wants to leave, its a giant waste of money plus he's a liability and he hasn't played in months. I'm really curious to what his real motive is because if he wanted to be closer to his family why would he stay in Europe. It can't be about winning a title because man city is currently in first place, and it can't be about money because he doesn't want to go PSG. He should retire, save us the trouble.

Posted by Michael on 01/27/2012

How fitting that Liverpool is in for Granero when Carroll couldn't hit the side of a granero if a goal was painted on it.

Posted by Zach on 01/27/2012

Any truth to the rumor Liverpool are sizing up a bid for Cavani? Suarez may be quite the recruiter

Posted by AJCook on 01/27/2012

Zach, there is simply no way Liverpool possible have the resolve or the resources to buy Cavani - in January, he will cost at least 40 million and there is no way they will spend that big after Carroll proved to such a big money flop..

Posted by Anonymous on 01/27/2012

From The Sun: "Roma and Juventus are set to battle it out for Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa."
Lol, suuuuuuuuure... how I only wish this was true!

Posted by Max on 01/27/2012

It's humorous that Liverpool fans are asking for a striker, a winger, and a central midfielder. They do realize that their club signed two strikers (Suarez & Carroll), two wingers (Downing & Henderson), and a central midfielder (Adam) over the past year, right? The club spent, but they spent it on the wrong players. The money is gone. There are no reinforcements coming.

Posted by Max on 01/27/2012

I would love for Arsenal to bring in Christopher Samba. He is a great leader and a fantastic defender. AW should be willing to pay more than what Chelsea did for Gary Cahill because Samba is a better player, IMO. Wouldn't something in the £8-12 million range get it done with the close of the window applying pressure to Blackburn? The only problem is that all Arsenal have are healthy central defenders! Samba would give us 6 plus Squillaci and still no fullbacks....

Posted by Chris on 01/27/2012

I really do not understand why AVB is waiting for the summer to buy a new player. I understand we may miss that player in Champions league, but as it stands will we even be able to make it to the Champions League next year? The goal needs to be 3rd place this season. I understand not buying more than one player, but we have needed a midfield playmaker for a few seasons now.

Posted by Rohin on 01/27/2012

Any truth in the Gourcouff to Arsenal rumor as a temporary replacement while Wilshire is injures? And what about Vertonghen to Arsenal?

Posted by David Robinson on 01/27/2012

Clint Dempsey has shown champions league interest and I think he would be a good fit to play behind Van Persie at Arsenal. Park and Chamakh are jokes and Demspey has a tendency to find goals (against top EPL teams) which would take the weight of of RVP's shoulders. He could even play on the wing if they needed him to which would side well with Wenger if he decides against Walcott or Chamberlain. the kicker is that Arsenal might not make the champions league this year

Posted by Tim on 01/27/2012

Unlike Bernard I hope Liverpool don't sign anyone in this window. I hate Jan. transfer window as prices are inflated because teams don't want to let their players go in the middle of the season. I wish they just did away with this window altogether. It doesn't give time for players to settle and it disrupts clubs who have players that have their heads turned in the middle of the season. Do your buisness in the summer and if you have injuries then develop your youth and give them a chance. Liverpool should make do with what they have. Suarez will be back in three games and give Suso or another young player a shot if Adam is stinking up the joint.

Posted by Mike K on 01/27/2012

So Chelsea has essential broken even in this transfer window by selling Anelka and Alex and signing Cahill at reasonably the same price. Yet we are still without a creative attacking player or striker that can produce goals regularly. It is looking more and more like we will be disappointed with AVB's lack of signings. Who would think we are fighting for our lives to stay in the top four or have a massive match with Napoli in a few weeks. Come on Roman, Spend those Rubles!

Posted by Andy on 01/27/2012

With Wilshere out, Arsenal should move for Honda, and sell Arshavin to Lazio. That way Lazio gets a player they want, and Arsenal get midfield reinforcements.

Posted by David on 01/27/2012

BBC reports that Carroll is on his way to Olympiakos.

Roy Carroll, the Irish goalkeeper.

Posted by Seth on 01/27/2012

SportsnewsIreland.com: Liverpool are reportedly lining up a sensational move to for Edinson Cavani. Could he be key to Liverpool's top 4 finish?

Posted by Anand on 01/27/2012

Might Arsenal be pushed into the transfer market? NO! but we will be pushed into the Europa League... o.O

Posted by adhirox on 01/27/2012

I dont knw whats wrong with two old men.Fergie and Wenger hve lost it completely.Why they don't buy players when they themselves know that their squad is weaker.Its out of my mind and crazy.

Posted by Chris on 01/27/2012

it's humorous that people like Max think they know what they're talking about. everyone and their mother knows Carroll has been a flop. why wouldn't we want a new striker? Henderson is a center midfielder being played out of position, he is hardly a winger. Downing is underwhelming and Adam is just pathetic. we don't need a center mid, we need a poaching/finishing striker, and a speedy/tricky winger. then we're set

Posted by joker on 01/27/2012

i really sick of some fans telling the managers who to get and who is good or bad... its like they are playing championship manager here.. you can buy anyone you like and sounds like they are the better scouts than those hired in the club.seriously,all the names i heard i thought its free and easy to buy. wake up guys

Posted by Winslow on 01/27/2012

Being an Arsenal fan, I too am upset every time I hear about the lack of transfer or even speculation involving Arsenal. I feel Adam Johnson from Manchester City would be a perfect fit for Arsenal. He can play out wide where we need it and he doesn't get the time he deserves with Manchester City. Start spending Wenger!

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