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Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 08/07/09

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 08/07/09

SoccerBible's resident football experts trawl through the back pages and hunt down the best internet forums everyday, to bring the latest transfer rumours...


 
 

MADRID CAN'T AFFORD ALONSO?

- Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano has said the £35million fee quoted for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso means they are close to giving up on any attempt to sign him. (The Independent)



 
 

RIBERY IN, TERRY OUT?

- As Real Madrid have spent over £170million this summer they can no longer afford Bayern's Franck Ribery, opening the door for Chelsea to meet the German club's £69million asking price. (The Guardian)

- John Terry will leave Chelsea as he is upset at not being contacted after the recent £30million bid from Manchester City. Who have Wayne Bridge informing them of reasons Terry would be persuaded to leave. (The Sun)



 
 

MELO TARGET NUMBER ONE?

- Arsenal are so keen on combative midfielder Felipe Melo from Fiorentina they are prepared to trade both Emmanuel Eboue and Philippe Senderos as part of the deal. (Daily Express)



 
 

TOFFEES BID FOR DEFOUR?

- Everton have tabled a £13million bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour, folloiwing their initial £9million offer being rejected. (The Independent)



 
 

TWO DEFENDERS IN?

- Spurs are fighting it out with Sunderland for the signature of Republic of Ireland central defender Richard Dunne from Manchester City.  (The Sun)

- Tottenham are also keen on Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross, and are prepared to offer £2m plus midfielder Didier Zokora in the deal. (The Sun)

 

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