07/08/09: Transfer Rumors

‘Paris St Germain winger Jerome Rothen, 31, is expected to arrive in Blackburn to discuss a move with Rovers manager Sam Allardyce.’ – Football365

‘Bordeaux manager Laurent Blanc has accused Arsenal of not being serious in their attempts to sign striker Marouane Chamakh. The Gunners have reportedly bid £6m for the 25-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, but the French club want about £10m.’ – Metro

‘Nancy midfielder Benjamin Gavanon is a potential transfer target for Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.’ – L’Est Républicain

‘Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has admitted that he is interested in signing Lyon defender John Mensah as he looks to bolster his defence. “I was interested in Mensah when I was at Birmingham, but he went for a lot of money – £9m,” said Bruce. “We’ll see on him. Yes, there’s an interest.”‘ – The Shields Gazette

‘Bruce has also said Sunderland have ended their interest in Chamakh.’ – The Shields Gazette

‘Mathieu Valbuena, who is under contract with Marseille until 2012, is now attracted by Atletico Madrid, who was already in train to write a contract proposal.

‘Atletico Madrid rejected an offer from city rivals Real Madrid for striker Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan earlier this summer. Real bid about £31m for the 30-year-old Uruguay international before signing Karim Benzema from Lyon.’ – AFP

‘Iberian club Malaga are interested in a loan deal for PSG’s Serbian forward Kezman Mateja, who is not looking forward for a move:’ – L’Equipe

‘Birmingham’s hopes of signing Arsenal left-back Armand Traore on loan for the start of the season appear to have been dashed by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger who will not make a decision until the end of the transfer window.’ – Teletext

‘Tottenham are looking to hijack West Ham’s bid to sign Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni. Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has targeted the 32-year-old after missing out on Klaas-Jan Huntelaar who has joined AC Milan from Real Madrid, while West Ham are unlikely to be able to meet Toni’s £90,000-a-week wage demands.’ – Clubcall

‘Chelsea have turned down an £18m bid from Real Madrid for Brazilian defender Alex.’ – The Times

‘Manchester United are still monitoring Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Valencia’s David Silva, despite insisting that their summer spending is over.’ – The Times

‘Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva has said he may leave the club and return to his homeland if he does not get more first-team action next season.’ – The Sun

‘Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he is interested in signing Fulham defender Brede Hangeland but said the club are yet to make an offer for the 28-year-old Norwegian.’ – The Independent

‘Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has expressed an interest in bringing Real Madrid’s 25-year-old Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder to Villa Park.’ – The Guardian

‘Manchester City will make one final offer for Everton defender Joleon Lescott, believed to be about £22m.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Wigan have agreed a £3.5m deal for highly-rated Rayo Vallecano midfielder Mohamed Diame and his team-mate, defender Antonio Amaya.’ – Daily Mail

‘The move for Diame could signal the end of Lee Cattermole’s Wigan career, he is a target for Sunderland, Liverpool, Spurs and Everton.’ – Daily Mail

‘Portsmouth have made a £2m bid for Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Nuno Assis and the 31-year-old said he is keen on a move to Fratton Park if “the money and sport aspects can be united”.’ – The Sun

‘Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate admits that he is “amazed” that Tuncay is still with the club but expects the 27-year-old to leave by September.’ – Daily Star

‘Wigan striker Olivier Kapo, 28, is a target for French club Nice.’ – The Sun

‘West Brom are keen on 25-year-old St Mirren midfielder Billy Mehmet.’ – Daily Star

‘Celtic are lining up a move for Indian international striker Sunil Chhetri, who signed for Dempo Sports Club in May but is available for £1m.’ – Daily Express

‘Portsmouth are poised to make a move for Celtic left-back Lee Naylor.’ – The Sun

‘Falkirk could hand a contract to former Brann Bergen striker Robbie Winters a contract after the veteran striker impressed as a trialist with Livingston.’ – The Sun