Manchester United Consider Move for £12m Barcelona Star: Sir Alex Ferguson Interested in Teenage Sensation Bojan

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by Christian Bailey
on May 30th, 2010
Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly interested in signing Barcelona starlet this summer as he looks to strengthen his attacking options. The Manchester United boss is apparently ready to make an offer for the £12m rated teenager and hopes that he can tempt the Catalan giants into selling a player who is something of a cult hero at the Nou Camp.

The 19 year old attacker has found first team opportunities limited over the past season and may feel that the time is right to make a move from the La Liga title holders now that Pepe Guardiola has signed up David Villa last week.

Manchester United are keen to bring in attacking alternatives to help share Wayne Rooney’s burden. Michael Owen’s constant injury woes and Dimitar Berbatov’s poor form have left Ferguson relying too much on his England international goal machine.

Bojan only managed 16 starts last season but managed to impressively net 12 goals in all competitions.


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Real Madrid move for Liverpool star Steven Gerrard

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2 Jun 2010 08:06:00
Real Madrid have set their focus on signing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, according to news daily Marca.

New Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the England international's qualities, having tried to sign him during his time at Chelsea.

The self-proclaimed 'Special One' is scouring the market for players to add to his side as he looks to guide Los Merengues to their first Champions League trophy since 2002.

Marca indicates that manager Rafael Benitez's stay at Anfield could induce Gerrard's departure from the Reds, whom he has represented his entire career.

The Spanish daily also claims that Liverpool, who finished seventh in the Premier League, are in serious need of cash to buy new players in the summer and could therefore be willing to negotiate.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho targets Wayne Rooney, Maicon & Diego Milito

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2 Jun 2010 09:48:00
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has made Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney his prime transfer target this summer, according to Spanish daily Sport.

The Portuguese is also apparently planning to raid his former club Inter for striker Diego Milito and full-back Maicon, who could cost £58.2 million (€70m) all together.

"We need four centre-backs at Real and that's exactly the number we have now with Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol, Pepe and Ezequiel Garay," Mourinho was quoted as saying by AS.

"I also want to have four full-backs in my squad, but we have only two in the team at the moment. Therefore, we desperately need to make some signings in that area."

That confirmation from Mourinho that he is looking to recruit more full-backs adds credibility to the speculation linking him not only to Maicon but also to another of his former charges, Chelsea's England left-back Ashley Cole.

Regarding Rooney, Sport claims that Real would be ready to pay a world record £94m (€113m) for the United star, with forward reinforcement also a priority after the underwhelming impact made by Karim Benzema last season.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is sure to fight to keep Rooney whatever happens, although the debt situation at Old Trafford may tempt the club's hierarchy to sell.

Premier League Transfer Talk - June 1

Transfers: Latest news, rumours and gossip for the Premier League summer transfer window 2010.


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By Telegraph staff
Published: 9:05AM BST 01 Jun 2010

Arsenal

Barcelona president Joan Laporta still hopes to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas this summer. (PA)

Following reports of Arsenal's interest in Bordeaux midfielder Yoann Gourcuff , Lyon have made it clear that they too are interested in the player. (IM Scouting)

Arsenal could aid their goalkeeping crisis by signing Australia's Mark Schwarzer. (Mirror)

Sol Campbell's time at Arsenal could already be at an end with the veteran defender having opened talks with Celtic.

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Aston Villa

John Carew could be set for a new life playing in the Serie A with both Fiorentina and Sampdoria showing an interest. Martin O'Neill would be likely to use the funds to sign Bobby Zamora or Robbie Keane. (Mirror)

Also on the club's radar is Cardiff's 18-year-old right-back Adam Matthews. (Sun)

Aston Villa are eyeing a loan move for AS Monaco forward Eidur Gudjohnsen. (Sun) Meanwhle the club have rejected Manchester City's initial bid of £20 million for James Milner.

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Birmingham City

Having already signed Ben Foster from Manchester United, Birmingham are poised to launch a double bid for Fulham stars Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky. (Mirror)

Nikola Zigic is on his way to Birmingham to complete a £6 million transfer from Valencia. (Mail)

The club has also joined the race to sign Hull midfielder Stephen Hunt. (Mirror)

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Blackburn Rovers

Guti’s agent has revealed a move to Blackburn Rovers for the Real Madrid midfielder is still “possible” (Lancashire Telegraph)

Blackburn are looking to sell Australian midfielder Vince Grella in a bid to raise funds to sign Guti from Real Madrid. (Mirror)

Reading look set to miss out on signing centre-back Zurab Khizanishvili after being priced out of the market by Blackburn Rovers. (Reading Post).

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Blackpool

Blackpool are believed to be in line to overtake Preston North End and carve out a loan deal for Manchester United starlet Danny Welbeck. (Goal.com)

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Bolton Wanderers

Bolton manager Owen Coyle has approached his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger about the possibility of midfielder Jack Wilshere returning on loan next season. (Mail)

Bolton have said they will not stand in Gary Cahill's way if he chooses to leave the Reebok Stadium this summer. (Sun)

Burnley are eyeing Bolton Wanderers midfielder Gavin McCann. (Mail)

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Chelsea

José Mourinho is preparing a raid on his former club once he becomes manager of Real Madrid, identifying Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole as the type of signings he would like to make. (Guardian)

Should he complete a move to take over at Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho is said to have asked the Spanish club to sign Michael Essien and Ashley Cole. (Express)

Chelsea are looking to make a double swoop on Liverpool in a bid to sign Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun. (Mail)

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Everton

Jermaine Beckford has cast doubt over Yakubu’s future at Everton by completing a free transfer to Goodison Park from Leeds United.

Everton defender John Heitinga claims he has been made aware of interest from Manchester City. (PA)

Everton boss David Moyes swooped for Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford to make him his first signing of the summer. (Mirror)

Everton have slapped a £15 million price tage on Steven Pienaar who is being monitored by Tottenham. (Mirror)

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Fulham

Fulham hope to land Burnley defender Andre Bikey for a knockdown £1m price. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Birmingham have launched a bid to prise Paul Konchesky away from Fulham. (Mail)

Fulham are leading the chase for the Portsmouth marksman Frederic Piquionne ahead of Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United. (Goal)

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Liverpool

José Mourinho has identified Steven Gerrard as a player he would target once he is officially named Real Madrid manager. (Guardian).

Call it ambitious but Liverpool are preparing to offer Manchester City £22 million for the services of Micah Richards, Nedum Onuoha and Michael Johnson.

Fernando Torres' agent has assured Liverpool fans the Spanish striker "will continue at Liverpool next season".

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Manchester City

Manchester City have launched a daring swoop for David Silva and three other La Liga stars. City chief executive Garry Cook met Valencia president Manuel Llorente in Spain last night to discuss Silva after earlier holding talks with Real Madrid about Gonzalo Higuain, Rafael van der Vaart and Fernando Gago. (Mirror)

Cardiff City hope to bring Craig Bellamy back to Wales from Manchester City this summer. (IMScouting)

Liverpool are preparing to offer Manchester City £22 million for the services of Micah Richards, Nedum Onuoha and Michael Johnson.

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Manchester United

Real Madrid's Edwin van der Vaart is the latest name to be linked with a move to Old Trafford with Sir Alex Ferguson believed to be willing to pay £20 million for the midfielder. (Mirror)

Also on their radar is Barcelona's Yaya Toure.

Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be preparing a £28 million plus Dimitar Berbatov to land Wolfsburg forward Edin Dzeko. The Scot is also keen to sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

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Newcastle

Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has no intentions of selling Andy Carroll. (Evening Chronicle)

Chris Hughton will seek urgent talks with Spanish misfit Xisco to try and secure a permanent transfer to Primera Liga outfit Racing Santander. (Journal)

Hughton is confident he will be able to strengthen his squad this summer. (Sky Sports)

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Stoke City

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis will make a £12 million bid to bring West Ham striker Carlton Cole to the Brittania Stadium. (IM Scouting)

Stoke are set to bid £2 million for Emile Heskey as rumours intensify on Aston Villa departure. (Mail)

Stoke are keeping tabs on Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey as James Beattie and Dave Kitson get ready to leave. (ClubCall)

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Sunderland

Sunderland are reportedly set to lose out to West Ham in the race to sign French international Sidney Govou from Lyon. (Shields Gazette)

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Tottenham Hotspur

Luka Modric is believed to be high on Sir Alex Ferguson's shopping list but Harry Redknapp says Croatian is not for sale. (PA)

Roman Pavlyuchenko could be involved in a player-plus-cash deal to move to Lokomotiv Moscow with striker Peter Odemwingie moving to White Hart Lane. (Mail)

Tottenham are readying a £9 million bid to sign Micah Richards from Manchester City and are also keen on Aston Villa centre-back Curtis Davies.

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West Ham United

West Ham have made a £3million offer for Lyon striker Frederic Piquionne. (Mail)

Should Avram Grant take over at West Ham he wants to take Portsmouth quartet Tal Ben Haim, Kevin Prince Boateng, Nadir Belhadj and Jamie O'Hara with him. (Mail)

West Ham United have rejected bids from Fulham, Birmingham City and Stoke City for striker Carlton Cole.

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West Bromwich Albion

Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid, 29, has joined West Brom on a permanent basis after signing a two-year contract. (PA)

Newcastle United are set to offer Robert Koren a Premier League lifeline despite helping West Brom win promotion. (Fans FC)

The newly promoted side are also looking to pay Hull £4.5m for Stephen Hunt and Stoke £2m for James Beattie. (Sun)

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Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic are watching with interest as Celtic FC continue to negotiate with with Nancy over a deal for Landry N'Guemo. (Lancashire press)

Wigan Athletic have rejected Birmingham's £8million bid for Charles N'Zogbia. (Mail)

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Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves remain firmy in the driving seat for £7 million Burnley striker Steven Fletcher. (Birmingham Mail)

Burnley have placed a £7m price tag on the head of striker Steven Fletcher after interest from Wolves. (Mail)


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Arsenal want cash plus Barcelona defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy for Cesc Fabregas

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2 Jun 2010 13:30:00
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger wants to have Dmytro Chygrynskiy included in Barcelona's offer for Cesc Fabregas, news daily Sport claims.

The Ukraine international joined Barcelona from Shakhtar Donetsk for €25 million (£21m) last summer, but a series of disappointing performances have relegated him to the periphery at the Camp Nou.

Chygrynskiy is the fifth choice centre-back in the Blaugrana's pecking order, and with his situation unlikely to improve next season, the 23-year-old is assessing his options.

Barcelona have so far been unable to reach a compromise with Arsenal regarding a transfer fee for Fabregas, with their initial £30m bid for the player expected to be flatly refused. A player-exchange deal is considered more likely, and after Yaya Toure rejected the thought of moving to the north London club Wenger is now keeping Chygrynskiy under the microscope.

The arrival of Chygrynskiy at the Emirates would certainly provide a considerable boost to Arsenal's defensive sector, which suffered the loss of Kolo Toure to Manchester City last summer.

Arsenal refuse to speak to Barcelona over possible Cesc Fabregas deal

Arsenal are now refusing to even speak to Barcelona about Cesc Fabregas after becoming increasingly dismayed by the Spanish champions' tactics in trying to sign their captain.

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By Jeremy Wilson
Published: 8:09PM BST 02 Jun 2010
It follows a first offer from Barcelona for Fabregas on Tuesday evening of £29.2 million that was immediately rejected. Arsenal value their captain at beyond £45 million, meaning Barcelona would need to increase their offer by around £15-20 million for it to be given any consideration.

Tuesday’s offer was the third piece of communication between the clubs following two informal conversations over the past fortnight. It is understood that the first enquiry was dealt with politely by Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis, but that the second discussion was rather more abrupt.

On both occasions, Gazidis relayed the message that Arsenal had no intention of selling their star player. However, that has not stopped an almost daily public commentary on the situation from senior Barcelona players or directors.

The clear suspicion is that Barcelona’s strategy is orchestrated and completely flouts the general etiquette of clubs agreeing a fee on a player before there is any public statement. It is also widely reported in Spain that Barcelona have already agreed a deal in principle with Fabregas.

Arsenal’s attitude now is that they will only respond to specific offers from Barcelona for Fabregas and will not enter into any negotiations, whether formal or informal.

The club also issued a statement on Wednesday, which was their first since Fabregas informed manager Arsene Wenger that he wanted to leave, and was unusually strongly worded.

“Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is under contract with the club until the summer of 2015,” said the statement. “He is a highly valued member of the team and part of our future plans. As there has never been any official approach for him, only two informal exchanges, in which we made it abundantly clear that we have no interest in transferring Cesc, we have refrained from publicly passing comment.

“However, [on Tuesday evening] we received an offer from Barcelona for Cesc and in response, we immediately and resolutely told them once again that we have no intention of selling our captain.

“We will not make any kind of counterproposal or enter into any discussion. Barcelona have publicly stated that they will respect our position and we expect that they will keep their word.”

That, however, is highly unlikely, with Barcelona believing that they have now taken the first step in a process of negotiations. “We won’t be hasty but nor will we let up,” said Barcelona director Rafael Yuste. “The ball is in Arsenal’s court now and as we have an exceptional relationship with them I am optimistic.”

The truth is that the relationship between the two clubs is now far from exceptional and that the ball is in the court of Fabregas and Barcelona.

There is now pressure on Fabregas to publicly declare his desire to leave or hand in a transfer request, while Barcelona will need to offer far more money to have any chance of clinching a deal.


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Well guys it seems official and I read it on several websites ---> seems like Liverpool's coach Raf. Benitez is gonna leave Liverpool after the news from the American Owners telling him that he WONT be receiving any money for transfers in summer, fans at Liverpool could be joining Man Utd's fans in a protest against the American Owners at Old Trafford and Anfield, bas I really think Liverpool is at danger here, I mean they're at 7th spot with no chance of getting fresh blood to their squad and their head coach who won them a CL title left and other players considering leaving..I really hope they don't fade out as a top club cz it really sucks to see such a big club falling and Man City rising just because of money! :@
As for Benitez, Inter's considering him as their coach following Mourinho's departure incase the deal with Fabio Capello doesn't work out (meaning if he doesn't leave his coaching job as England's head coach).

Inter star Maicon: I want to join Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, not play for Manchester City

Brazilian wants to renew 'Special' relationship...


By Zack Wilson
3 Jun 2010 08:36:00
Inter full-back Maicon is sure that he does not want to leave Serie A for Manchester City.

The Brazilian international has been the subject of speculation regarding his future in recent days, with new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said to have made him one of his prime transfer targets this summer.

And it is to the Bernabeu that the player, currently with the Brazil squad preparing for the World Cup, wants to go.

"What I want is to play in Madrid and for me it would be an honour to be there and a great opportunity in my career," he told AS.

"With Manchester City I have nothing, I assure you.

"I'll say very clearly to avoid misunderstanding: I want to play in Madrid, I do not want to go to Manchester City.

"In addition, I repeat that I have nothing with the English club."

The appeal of working with Mourinho is clear, with Maicon believing that the Portuguese is "one of the best coaches whom I have come across in my life," and adding that it would be "really nice" to work with him again.

However, the full-back insisted that he was not discussing his future with Real's Brazilian playmaker Kaka whilst the two are away on World Cup duty.

"I have a great relationship with Kaka, but the truth is that I have said nothing to him about Madrid," he added.

"Here we are concerned only with the Selecao and I'll have time to talk to him about other topics."


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