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) |