06/08/09: Transfer Rumors

‘Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, should sign this Thursday for AC Milan. Milan Official Adriano Galliani said, “It will make the medical use before affixing his signature on the contract that will bind to Milan,”‘ – Sky Sports

‘Spurs’ pursuit of Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar appears to be at an end with the 25-year-old set to sign for AC Milan.’ – The Independent

‘Manchester City finally expect to complete the signing of Everton defender Joleon Lescott on Thursday in a deal worth £22m.’ – The Sun

‘Chelsea have not given hope of signing midfielder Andrea Pirlo, despite AC Milan saying the 30-year-old is not for sale.’ – Daily Star

‘Portsmouth goalkeeper David James could be set for a move to Sunderland with Pompey close to signing Antti Niemi on a free transfer.’ – The Sun

‘Portsmouth striker David Nugent could be set for a move away from the club after a bust-up with team-mate Marc Wilson, with Stoke in discussions over a £4m move.’ – Various

‘Tottenham have had a £12m bid for 19-year-old Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko rejected by the French club who claim he is worth double that amount.’ – Various

‘Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has insisted that midfielder Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving the club after reported interest from AC Milan.’ – Various

‘PSG player Jérôme Rothen could be on Blackburn’s team sheet for next season, with the Premier LEague side interested in signing the midfielder.’ – L’Equipe

‘Lucas Neill, who is available on a free transfer after leaving West Ham, is set to sign for Sunderland on Thursday.’ – Daily Mail

‘Bayern Munich have played down reports linking 32-year-old Italy striker Luca Toni with a move to West Ham.’ – The Independent

‘Nottingham Forest are planning a £2m bid for Bolton defender Danny Shittu, who has been told he can leave the Reebok Stadium.’ – Various

‘Wigan forwardOlivier Kapo could soon be playing for Ligue 1 outit Nice.’ – Le Parisien

‘Hull have given a trial to former Wigan and Stoke striker Henri Camara.’ – Various

‘Sunderland are close to signing 21-year-old Egyptian winger Ahmed Al-Muhammadi from ENPPI.’ – The Independent

‘West Brom and Nottingham Forest are battling it out to sign 19-year-old Leicester full-back Joe Mattock for about £2m.’ – Daily Express

‘Ipswich manager Roy Keane is attempting to resurrect a deal to sign Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy for about £2m.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Hamilton are still hoping to sign Inverness’s Dougie Imrie, Motherwell’s Jamie Murphy and Kilmarnock’s Craig Bryson despite having bids rejected for the players.’ – Daily Express

Arsenal are readying themselves for another bid of around €9m, after their initial bid of €7m was rejected by Bordeaux for Marouane Chamakh’ – L’Equipe