EPL Transfer Rumours

[tuftman]

In other news, Sydney FC have signed Ronaldinho.

And Perth Glory are lining up a raid on A.C Milan for star playmaker Kaka

 

[loyalist]

Baggies sign Cech


ALBION have made their sixth summer signing with the capture of left-back Marek Cech from Porto in a 1.4million deal.

The 25-year-old Slovakia international has put pen to paper on a three-year Baggies contract, plus a further year's option in the club's favour, after passing a Hawthorns medical.

Cech, who can also play left-midfield, helped Porto win the league title and reach the Champions League last-16 last term where they were knocked out by FC Schalke on penalties.

He has now linked up with Tony Mowbray's men on their pre-season tour of Holland and Germany.

The 6ft1in defender represented his country from Under-19s to Under-21s level and has scored three times in 29 senior appearances since making his full international debut against Japan in the 2004 Kirin Cup.

During last season's Euro 2008 qualifiers Cech netted a brace in a 5-0 win over San Marino in November and two months earlier notched a 90th-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Ireland.

He came through the junior ranks at ASK Inter Bratislava and made his professional debut during the club's 2000/01 Slovakian league and cup double success.

In July 2004 he joined Sparta Prague where he enjoyed his first taste of Champions League football and won the Czech Republic league in his first season.

A move to Porto followed just 12 months later where he became part of the side to win the last three Portuguese league titles and the 2005/06 Portuguese Cup and Super Cup.

The Trebisov-born ace will be hoping to match the success of fellow Slovakian import and full-back Igor Balis, who scored four goals in 63 games for Albion between 2000 and 2003.

Ex-Slovan Bratislava star Balis will also forever be remembered for converting a stoppage-time penalty winner at Bradford to fire the club within three points of the Premiership in 2002.

In total, Cech has made 141 career league appearances, including 25 as a substitute, scoring three times.

http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10366~1343888,00.html

 

[Sym]

Nearly passed out after reading baggies sign cech

 

[loyalist]

marek >> petr imvho

 

[tuftman]

Nearly passed out after reading baggies sign cech

I read it and though why Petr why...... But this Marek Cech guy is a good player. Good luck to WBA this season

 

[tikky]

Nearly passed out after reading baggies sign cech

lol. same, cech is sick!

 

[fedelta]

AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho in what is the biggest move of the summer yet. The Brazilian will arrive in Milan on Wednesday morning to complete a medical and put pen to paper on a three year contract...

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=778051

 

[tuftman]

AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho in what is the biggest move of the summer yet. The Brazilian will arrive in Milan on Wednesday morning to complete a medical and put pen to paper on a three year contract...

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=778051

I wonder how they will go getting him match-fit and how he will fit into a 4-3-2-1 formation that  doesnt use wingers.

 

[Aden]

we will be playing in the two attackin midfield we all would think .. but very more central.  Be very interesting to see how he will go in Serie A one of the slowest most defensive leagues in the world for such a fast attacking player

 

[loyalist]

Manchester United may finally be ready to talk about selling Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, with owners the Glazer family deciding he can go (1309 BST, Marca). BBC Radio 5 Live spoke to Real president Ramon Calderon who denied the claim.

Nigeria defender Celestine Babayaro has been forced to put his Portsmouth trial on hold after catching malaria during a trip to Africa. (1240 BST, AFP)

Newcastle hope to complete the signing of Pablo Aimar from Real Zaragoza in the next 48 hours - but have failed in their attempt to sign West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand. (1212 BST, Newcastle Chronicle)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will decide on his future within the next 10 days, his agent Thierno Seydi has told France Football. (0923 BST, Press Association)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has beaten Portsmouth, Sunderland and Benfica to the signature of Pablo Aimar and is set to complete a 7m deal for the Real Zaragoza forward. (Daily Mirror)

Wayne Bridge's new contract at Chelsea will be worth 16.6m over four years as manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has made keeping the left-back at Stamford Bridge one of his top priorities. (The Sun)
Bridge signs new Chelsea contract

Stoke are poised to shatter their transfer record with the 4.5m signing of Reading striker Dave Kitson. (The Sun)

Striker Dimitar Berbatov faces an anxious wait over his future after Tottenham indicated that they do not intend to negotiate with Manchester United or any other club. (The Guardian)

England midfielder Frank Lampard is to ask Chelsea for a transfer to join former boss Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan after rejecting a 140,000-a-week four-year contract to stay at the Bridge. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea are confident they can secure the signature of Robinho from Real Madrid for around 20m, laughing off claims they have made a 48m bid for the forward. (Daily Star)
Chelsea monitoring Real's Robinho

Hull boss Phil Brown is ready to break the club's transfer record with a 5m bid for Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell, whose goals during his loan spell last season played a part in securing their promotion to the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)

Kevin Keegan is in talks to sign versatile Holland midfielder Nigel De Jong in a 3m deal from Hamburg. (The Sun)

Newcastle are stepping up their recruitment drive a notch as the Magpies are set to swoop for Liverpool's 19-year-old Argentine left-back Emiliano Insua. (Various)

But Newcastle have suffered a setback in their transfer plans as West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand has pulled out of transfer negotiations with the club. (The Independent)

Midfielder Xabi Alonso's failed move to Juventus means Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has abandoned plans to buy David Villa and David Silva from Valencia - and may have to give up hope of signing Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus call off Alonso pursuit

However, depending on what you believe, the Merseysiders are willing to spend 20m to sign the 28-year-old Spurs striker. (The Sun)

England midfielder Gareth Barry will plead with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill to stop jeopardising his dream move to Liverpool when he returns to training on Wednesday. (Daily Mirror)
Barry returns to Villa training

Arsenal expect to be in a position to make an offer for Barry this week when they finally close the deal to sell their former captain Gilberto Silva to Greek side Panathinaikos. (The Independent)

Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer is a shock target for Panathinaikos, while Martin O'Neill wants to sign Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel by the end of this week. (Daily Mirror)

Rovers boss Paul Ince will assess striker Robbie Fowler at the club's German training camp before deciding whether to give his former Liverpool team-mate another shot in the Premier League. (Daily Star)
Fowler to link up with Blackburn

Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim will make a decision in the next 48 hours on whether to accept an offer to move to Manchester City in a 5m deal. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea's other fringe players have been challenged by Luiz Felipe Scolari to prove they are worth a place in the squad during their pre-season tour to China, Malaysia and Russia. (The Times)

Australia defender Lucas Neill moved a step closer to joining Manchester City after West Ham agreed a deal with Lazio right-back Valon Behrami. (Daily Mail)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is considering a surprise move for former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune, who is available on a free transfer. (Daily Mail)

Rangers boss Walter Smith is lining up Cardiff's Glenn Loovens after pulling the plug on his bid for Watford's Danny Shittu. (Daily Record)
Shittu still keen on Ibrox move

Auxerre expect Celtic to conclude a 3.5m deal for Romanian defender Gabriel Tamas in the next 48 hours. (Daily Express)

Hibs and Motherwell have joined Kilmarnock in the chase for Linfield striker Peter Thompson. (Daily Record)

Czech midfielder Rudi Skacel looks set to complete his 1m move to Ipswich this week after being banned from full training by Southampton. (The Sun)

Midfielder Ferrie Bodde has snubbed Derby by signing a long-term deal to remain at Swansea. (The Sun)

 

[fedelta]

this is defamation and i will be reporting this to the moderators ASAP

 

[Sym]

Newcastle after Pablo Aimar
Good cause one of My fav players so I can watch more of him
bad cause it isn't for My team

lawll

 

[Bear]

Zamora and Pantsil from West Ham to Fulham

 

[loyalist]

hodgson seems to be putting together a decent side at fulham this year

 

[Bear]

Zamora = average
Pantsil = below average

Relegated

 

[Aden]

zamora seemed to knoc a few away at  crucial times for yas though ..

 

[loyalist]

zoltan gera
                  = both above average signings on frees
schwarzer

 

[Bear]

zamora seemed to knoc a few away at  crucial times for yas though ..

He did. But he is average, cant deny that. I rated him to be fair, sad to see him leave

 

[bjw]

Ronaldhino-->AC Milan

 

[tuftman]

Ronaldhino-->AC Milan

This is a good thing for him, at Man City he would have rotted and drifted into relative obscurity. Though now I wonder if Man City really have the money they talk about if there offer to Barca was worth more then Barca would simply have accepted City and not Milan's offer