Transfer Season Gossip Thread
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Premier League Transfer Talk – Club-by-club – Football Transfers – Football Rumours - Telegraph

Manchester United and Manchester City will battle it out to sign Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli. Fernando Torres' injury looks set to scupper any move to Chelsea. Tottenham are after luis fabiano apparently.
Besiktas are interested in Arsenal striker Eduardo but will face competition from Aston Villa and Valencia for the Croatia striker. Martin O'Neil has lined up moves for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and Celtic winger Aidan McGeady but only if James Milner joins Manchester City for £25 million. Blackpool are considering a move for USA midfielder Michael Bradley.

Manchester United and Manchester City will battle it out to sign Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli. Fernando Torres' injury looks set to scupper any move to Chelsea. Tottenham are after luis fabiano apparently.
Besiktas are interested in Arsenal striker Eduardo but will face competition from Aston Villa and Valencia for the Croatia striker. Martin O'Neil has lined up moves for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and Celtic winger Aidan McGeady but only if James Milner joins Manchester City for £25 million. Blackpool are considering a move for USA midfielder Michael Bradley.
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"Thierry Henry leaves Barcelona for New York Red Bulls
France striker Thierry Henry has signed for Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls from Barcelona on a "multi-year contract".
The former Arsenal captain, 32, is expected to make his debut for Red Bulls in a friendly against Tottenham in the United States on 22 July.
Henry said: "This marks an exciting new chapter in my career and life."
More to follow."
France striker Thierry Henry has signed for Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls from Barcelona on a "multi-year contract".
The former Arsenal captain, 32, is expected to make his debut for Red Bulls in a friendly against Tottenham in the United States on 22 July.
Henry said: "This marks an exciting new chapter in my career and life."
More to follow."
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Real Madrid are close to sealing a £30m move for Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, 29, according to Real's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who said: "I am confident he can be a Real Madrid player next year".
Full story: the Sun
Meanwhile, Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign Werder Bremen's Mesut Ozil, 21, with the Stamford Bridge outfit instead keen on fellow German midfielder Sami Khedira, 23, who plays for Stuttgart.
Full story: the Sun
Chelsea will challenge Manchester United and Manchester City to sign Italian striker Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan but they will have to outbid United, who are willing to pay £28m - £2m more than City have offered for the 19-year-old.
Full story: Daily Star
Robinho and Craig Bellamy are expected to lead an £80m exodus from Manchester City this summer, with Brazilian forward Robinho's likely destination being AC Milan following his spell on loan at Santos. Tottenham are interested in Wales striker Bellamy and his City team-mate, defender Micah Richards. (the Times)
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is eager to join former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan next season, with the Argentina captain's agent claiming a move to the Italian side would be a "dream" for the former West Ham man.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is ready to launch *an £8m bid to lure Liverpool's Dutch forward Ryan Babel to St Andrew's.
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is considering ending his career in Major League Soccer in the United States, with the 36-year-old likely to retire from playing in the Premier League once his contract runs out at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun
Former Bayern Munich manager Otmar Hitzfeld is in informal talks with Fulham over their vacant managerial role, although the 62-year-old has two years left on his contract as manager of Switzerland. (the Independent)
My Favorite:
Manchester City have given a trial to the son of one of the former stars of The A-Team. Roland Benedict, 20, whose father, Dirk, played Templeton 'Faceman' Peck in the 1980s television show, has been training with City's development squad. (the Times)
Full story: the Sun
Meanwhile, Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign Werder Bremen's Mesut Ozil, 21, with the Stamford Bridge outfit instead keen on fellow German midfielder Sami Khedira, 23, who plays for Stuttgart.
Full story: the Sun
Chelsea will challenge Manchester United and Manchester City to sign Italian striker Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan but they will have to outbid United, who are willing to pay £28m - £2m more than City have offered for the 19-year-old.
Full story: Daily Star
Robinho and Craig Bellamy are expected to lead an £80m exodus from Manchester City this summer, with Brazilian forward Robinho's likely destination being AC Milan following his spell on loan at Santos. Tottenham are interested in Wales striker Bellamy and his City team-mate, defender Micah Richards. (the Times)
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is eager to join former Anfield boss Rafael Benitez at Inter Milan next season, with the Argentina captain's agent claiming a move to the Italian side would be a "dream" for the former West Ham man.
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is ready to launch *an £8m bid to lure Liverpool's Dutch forward Ryan Babel to St Andrew's.
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is considering ending his career in Major League Soccer in the United States, with the 36-year-old likely to retire from playing in the Premier League once his contract runs out at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Full story: the Sun
Former Bayern Munich manager Otmar Hitzfeld is in informal talks with Fulham over their vacant managerial role, although the 62-year-old has two years left on his contract as manager of Switzerland. (the Independent)
My Favorite:
Manchester City have given a trial to the son of one of the former stars of The A-Team. Roland Benedict, 20, whose father, Dirk, played Templeton 'Faceman' Peck in the 1980s television show, has been training with City's development squad. (the Times)




