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Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 04/08/09

Football Talk - Transfer Gossip/Rumours - 04/08/09

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


 
 

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?


- Arsenal are on the verge of signing Chelsea's Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou for £8million. (The Sun)



 
 

PIRLO MOVES CLOSER?


- Chelsea have moved closer to signing AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo for £8million, and he could arrive in time for Sunday's Community Shield clash with Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)

- Meanwhile, Chelsea have dismissed speculation linking midfielder Joe Cole with a move to London rivals Tottenham.  (The Independent)



 
 

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)
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