January Transfer Window Thread

[Younger]

Agent: Maxi deal closeSport.co.uk understands Liverpool are a step closer to securing the signing of Atletico Madrid winger Maxi Rodriguez on an initial short-term loan agreement. The Argentine international has his heart set on a move to Anfield and is a stage closer to a move to Liverpool the player’s agent has revealed.Speaking to Sport.co.uk, the 29-year-old’s agent Jurgen Milewski made clear that talks were ongoing and that the chances of a January switch to Merseyside were indeed high: “No. There is no news currently at present. But I can say the chances of a transfer are high,” stated the representative. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez was reportedly worried that Argentine club Boca Juniors were interested in the playmaker’s services, however the Reds look set to win the race to sign the talented midfielder. A deal to sign the former Espanyol player could be completed as soon as tomorrow morning with Benitez keen to replenish his dejected and out of form squad. Reports in Spain suggest Rodriguez was so desperate to engineer a move to Liverpool he was willing to take a large pay cut on his 4.4 million euros a year wages. It has not been confirmed whether Rodriguez will move on a short-term loan move to Liverpool or a permanent deal. The majority of reports suggest the Argentine will initially move on a loan deal that will become permanent in the summer transfer window.

[Michel Kane]

I WANT MOSES AT SPURS NOT CITY. VICTOR MOSES FAN SINCE EARLY 08.

He'd make a good CM, wouldn't he?

[Taurus]

[Lenny]

Coyle has held talks with BoltonSSN

[Rsonist]

Re: MaxiWe are trying to jump in front of Liverpool for him... Poss loan with view to buy or signing with Bentley goin on loan other way He only has a short time left on contract

[LS]

^ from our #1 ITK so its true as well.

[Necksta]

The Spurs ITK's are back.

[Rsonist]

Our info>>>>>

[Eskay Jones]

I WANT MOSES AT SPURS NOT CITY. VICTOR MOSES FAN SINCE EARLY 08.

He'd make a good CM, wouldn't he?

smh. stop quotating me.

[Lenny]

Pandev signs for Inter

[Aquaman]

why has mon frozen out gardener jj? some deep ting now he's going birmingham apparently

[Lethaldabizzle2008]

3.5 mill bid on its way from Birmingham

[HangTheDJ]

Not frozen him out as such we've just got better. MON wants to keep him but he needs to play and 3.5million is good money.He'd have played a fair bit in Europe I reckon and probably stayed had we still be in it.One of those jack of all trades, master of none players. Centre mid is his best position but he's probably too small and not got enough legs to play there for a top half team. He's decent at right back but not played there enough and he's just not got the right attributes to play on the wing. Cracking shot on him though.Reckon he'll do all right at Small Heath though, they play 3 in the middle sometimes which will suit him.Just hope he ends up at Wolves./His younger brother Gary has alot of hype around him, centre mid too and along with Delfouneso and Albrighton are the three MON are hoping will follow in Gabby's footsteps.

[MrJibbles]

No decision will be made about the future of Burnley manager Owen Coyle for the next 24 hours.

[Kompressor]

Owen Coyle will surely be Bolton manager before the weekend.

[TF S4DK]

Yeah he ducking Arsenal away, it will be announced on the day of the game tho.Then he'll do Sunderland away and dead us in his first home game. Smh.Bolton under Megson had such a different outlook for me, now them games is eurgh.

[Dejan Savicevic]

papers are saying we got 35 mil to drop. we should buy a couple of players still.

[MrJibbles]

FREDDY ADU is agonising over a move to Hull.The American striker, 20, was sent back to Benfica by Portuguese rivals Belenenses halfway through a season-long loan deal.But Adu is now wanted by the Tigers and Greek side Aris.And he told Twitter: "I have some tough decisions to make."I have a pretty good idea about what I want to do because it's about playing time and my development."Benfica are prepared to listen to offers for Adu.Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2794381/Much-Adu-about-Hull.html#ixzz0bhBc2lFK

[Younger]

Andrea Dossena has agreed a return to Italy with Serie A side Napoli, according to reports in Italy this evening.The left-back has been widely expected to leave Liverpool during the transfer window, with talks having taken place with Atletico Madrid also.Napoli’s sporting director is reported to have flown to Merseyside on Monday to agree the deal, at the third time of asking having previously attempted to sign the defender in the summer. Previously Atletico looked the more likely destination having held talks over a loan move linked to Maxi Rodriguez’s imminent move in the opposite direction.Dossena never settled in English football but will always have a place in Liverpool fan’s hearts after scoring, incredibly, the final goal in both the 4-0 win over Real Madrid and the 4-1 win at Old Trafford in a famous week last March.Rafa Benitez will now be free to complete the signing of Rodriguez and move on to other transfer window targets.One of those targets for Benitez is to offload Ukranian forward Andriy Voronin, who has spent the last week sunning himself in Miami. The Mirror reports this morning that a £1.5m move to Dynamo Moscow is poised to be completed. Fantastic news for Liverpool fans!

[MrJibbles]

Real Madrid are ready to capitalise on the growing rift between Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson and Nemanja Vidic by bidding for the defender. Vidic was a late withdrawal for Sunday's FA Cup match against Leeds, which United lost 1-0.Full story: The TimesLiverpool boss Rafa Benitez is keen to bring Atletico Madrid's Argentine winger Maxi Rodriguez to Anfield this January, initially on a short-term loan deal.Full story: Daily MirrorTottenham will attempt to beat the Reds to Rodriguez's signature though by offering midfielder David Bentley on loan as part of the deal.Full story: Daily MailLiverpool are also looking to offload player's during the transfer window with Italian left-back Andrea Dossena set to sign for Napoli in a £5m switch.Full story: Goal.comBirmingham will test Liverpool's desire to hold on to Ryan Babel by bidding £8m for the Dutch winger in January.Full story: IndependentBirmingham are also set to tie up a £2.5m deal for Sporting Gijon's Spanish midfielder Michel but they have pulled out of a proposed move for Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi.Full story: Daily MirrorLeeds have put a £2m price tag on FA Cup hero Jermaine Beckford after he scored the winner in the third round tie at Manchester United. Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest all keen on the striker, who is out of contract in the summer.Full story: Daily Mirror Newcastle though will win the race for Beckford's signature by paying Leeds £3m - double the asking price before his goal at Old Trafford.Full story: The GuardianChelsea have been linked with a move for Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini for £22m but Sampdoria will only let him leave if the 25-year-old is loaned back to them for the rest of the season.Full story: Daily MirrorManchester City are in advanced discussions with Inter Milan to bring French midfielder Patrick Vieira back to the Premier League. Vieira left Arsenal for Juventus in 2005.Full story: The TimesWest Ham and Bolton are both chasing Portuguese striker Nuno Gomes, who is out of favour at Benfica and desperate for first-team football to boost his hopes of making his country's 2010 World Cup squad.Full story: Daily MirrorStoke City have slapped a staggering £20m price tag on Ryan Shawcross in a bid to scare off the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Spurs, who are all keen on the defender.Full story: Daily ExpressDefender Matthew Upson's exit from West Ham appears to be gathering pace after Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola enquired about Stoke centre-back Robert Huth.Full story: The SunCeltic are set to boost their Scottish Premier League title bid with a loan move for Stoke striker Dave Kitson.Full story: Scottish SunMiddlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is setting up a move for his old Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink - in a loan switch from Hull City.Full story: Daily MirrorHowever, the Bhoys could be set to lose Australian striker Scott McDonald, who is wanted by Wigan.Full story: Daily MirrorThe Latics are also poised to bid £3m for Leicester striker Matty Fryatt.Full story: The SunArsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has turned his back on a loan move to the Championship in favour of joining another Premier League club on a short term deal to prove to Gunners boss Arsene Wenger he can hack it at the top level.Full story: Daily MirrorFulham hope to tie up a loan deal for Roma striker Stefano Okaka after the player's agent revealed his client was keen on the move.Full story: The Sun

[Captain Planet]

LOL @ Shawcross 20mil, football has really lost the plot.LOL @ Nuno Gomes, desperate.Beckford should really stay @ Leeds until they return to the top and make himself a ledge, it's bound to happen tbh.

[Gambino]

This whole Vidic to Madrid thing will not go away. And now the media are using the fact he was withdrew from the Leeds game as a story about a rift between him and Fergie.

[Mr. Gayle]

8.10 Fran Merida is reported to have snubbed a new deal at Arsenal and signed for Atletico Madrid.

[Gambino]

10.28 Manchester United may have to wait until the summer if they are going to sign Brazilian striker Hulk as the Porto ace does not want to jeopardise his World Cup hopes by moving in January.

[Bruno Di Gradi]

LOL @ Shawcross 20mil, football has really lost the plot.LOL @ Nuno Gomes, desperate.Beckford should really stay @ Leeds until they return to the top and make himself a ledge, it's bound to happen tbh.

said da same thing.. 95% chance dey're going to championship next season... 8 points clear with a game in hand. lost once this season.they will bring in a few players once dey reach dere to strengthen... reckon they can push through.