Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 27/07/09
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CITY TURN TO TOURE? - Manchester City have turned their attention to defender Kolo Toure, after being turned down by Chelsea captain John Terry, City are considering a £12million bid for the Arsenal defender and are also looking at Everton centre-half Joleon Lescott and are prepared to up their bid to £20m. (The Independent) |
TWO SIGNINGS? - Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hopes to complete the £2.5million signing of Portsmouth's defender Sylvain Distin, so he can fly out to Spain this week to join the Midlands club. However, Pompey are holding out for a fee of about £4million. (Daily Express) - Aston Villa have joined Everton and Sunderland who are chasing Standard Liege's Milan Jovanovic, after the midfielder reiterated his desire to play in the Premier League. (Daily Mail) |
STILL CHASING STRIKER?
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BROWN TOLD NO, AGAIN?
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PIENAAR TO LEAVE? - Midfielder Steven Pienaar could be on his way out of Goodison Park after rejecting a new contract. The South African midfielder has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina. (Daily Mail) |