11/08/09: Transfer Rumors

‘Portsmouth are interested in signing Lyon’s Ghanaian central defender John Mensah on a loan deal.’ – L’Equipe

‘Midfielder Patrick Vieira will stay at Inter Milan rather than take up the chance of a return to England with either Tottenham or Arsenal.’ – Sky Sports

‘Notts County say there is no truth to reports linking out-of-contract defender Sol Campbell to Meadow Lane.’ – Nottingham Evening Post

‘Aston Villa deny manager Martin O’Neill is interested in signing forward Tuncay from Middlesbrough.’ – Birmingham Post

‘Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will fly to Germany to try and tie up a £40m move for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.’ – The Sun

‘Barcelona have warned their fans that they will not spend over the odds to bring Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp.’ – The Sun

‘Manchester City continue to force their way through for the signing of English international Joleon Patrick Lescott as the Everton refuse to sell him.’ – L’Equipe

‘Or Joleon Lescott is finally bound for Manchester City after the Eastlands club made a final offer of £20m to Everton for the defender’s services.’ – Daily Mail

‘West Ham’s £15m-rated Matthew Upson has given Manchester City further hope in their hunt for a central defender by rejecting contract extension talks at Upton Park.’ – The Telegraph

‘But City manager Mark Hughes may prefer to turn his attentions to securing an Eastlands return for Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin.’ – The Independent

‘Everton are lining up a £14m bid for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.’ – The Sun

‘Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has told Arsenal they will have to stump up £15m if they are to take centre-back Brede Hangeland across London.’ – Daily Mail

‘Everton are still hopeful of landing Arsenal’s Switzerland international defender Philippe Senderos.’ – The Independent

‘Aston Villa are preparing a raid on Championship outfit Middlesbrough with defender Robert Huth and Turkey international striker Tuncay in their sights.’ – The Guardian

‘Defender David Wheater could also be leaving the Riverside for Villa Park if boss Martin O’Neill decides to pursue his interest in the England Under-21 international.’ – Daily Star

‘Hull are closing in on the signature of Reading’s Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Hunt.’ – Various

‘The Tigers are also poised to offer free agent Henri Camara a contract after the striker’s departure from Wigan.’ – The Times

‘Fulham have agreed a £2.5m deal for striker Kalu Uche from Spanish side Almeria.’ – The Times

‘Hull are also in the market for former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden.’ – The Sun

‘Birmingham manager Alex McLeish wants to sign Rangers defender Gregory Vignal who he managed during his time at Ibrox.’ – The Sun

‘Wolves are considering a bid for former Marseille midfielder Modeste M’Bami.’ – Daily Mail

‘Midfielder Radoslav Kovac is close to signing a permanent deal to join West Ham from Spartak Moscow after a successful loan spell last season.’ – Various

‘Defender Sol Campbell, whose contract with Portsmouth ran out earlier this summer, is considering an offer to join Notts County.’ – Daily Express

‘Arsenal are to step up their interest in Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul after the Dutchman’s impressive opening-day performance against West Brom.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Blackburn are poised to pounce for out-of-contract defender Michel Salgado after the Spanish international departed Real Madrid.’ – Daily Mirror

‘West Brom have signed free agent Jerome Thomas after the midfielder’s deal at Portsmouth expired.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is also close to landing Nantes midfielder Aurelien Capoue on a season-long loan.’ – Daily Star