Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 04/08/09
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LESCOTT REQUESTS TO LEAVE? - Defender Joleon Lescott will write to Everton chairman Bill Kenwright to ask to join Manchester City, because Manchester City will call a halt to their pursuit of Lescott if they cannot get him by the end of the week. (The Sun) - Everton are preparing a £12million bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. (Daily Mirror) |
ALONSO'S REPLACEMENT? - However, Steven Defour is also on Liverpool's wish list as they look to replace Xabi Alonso. (Daily Mail) - With Xabi Alonso's departure to Real Madrid imminent, Liverpool will sign Roma's Alberto Aquilani for an agreed price of £20million for the Italian 25-year-old. (The Sun) |
ARSENAL TO SIGN KALOU?
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PIRLO MOVES CLOSER?
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BENT OUT, HUNTELAAR IN? - Having completed a medical on Monday, Tottenham striker Darren Bent will complete his £12million transfer to Sunderland today. (Daily Express) - Bent's departure will pave the way for Spurs to step up their pursuit of Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. (Daily Express) |