21/07/09: Transfer Rumors

‘Roman Pavlyuchenko’s agent has dismissed reports linking the Tottenham striker with a move to Roma.’ – ForzaRoma website

‘Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti is confident he can tie up a swap deal for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o which would see Zlatan Ibrahimovic move the opposite way. Inter will also receive about £39m and Alexander Hleb on a season-long loan.’ – Inter Milan website

‘Tottenham and Manchester City will offer England midfielder David Beckham a chance to return to the Premier League from the United States when Los Angeles Galaxy’s Major League Soccer season finishes in October.’ – The Sun

‘Manchester City’s Brazilian midfielder Elano, 28, could move on a season-long loan to German club Cologne or Inter Milan after being told not to join the club’s pre-season tour of South Africa.’ – The Independent

‘Barcelona striker Eto’o is just a million away from being an Inter Milan player, as both the parties met to discuss a possible switch’ – Marca

‘Nicolas Otamendi, is close to joining Real Madrid for 15m euros, as Real negotiate with Velez Sarsfield for a possible switch’ – DYN

Jorge Andrade, who was released from Juventus due to recurring injury problems, has been offered a ten day trial by La Liga side Malaga’ – Marca

‘Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has reached an agreement with Stuttgart, but the transaction is pending due to liquidity issues with Real Madrid’ – Bild.

‘And City are still confident they can complete a deal for Chelsea defender John Terry, with the Eastlands outfit ready to up their offer to £40m for the 28-year-old.’ – Daily Star

‘Everton defender Joleon Lescott will plead with manager David Moyes to allow him to speak to Manchester City over a move, with City expected to make an improved £18m offer for the England international.’ – The Times

‘Everton are on the verge of signing Sweden international midfielder Rasmus Elm, 21, from Kalmar.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill wants Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas in a £10m deal.’ – The Sun

‘And 26-year-old Jenas is also a target for Inter Milan, who will use some of the £40m they expect to receive from Barcelona for striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.’ – The Guardian

‘Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is a £3m target for Championship side Middlesbrough. Boro would also consider taking the 25-year-old as part of a a swap deal for Turkish striker Tuncay Sanli, who they value at £5m.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Tottenham look likely to miss out on Real Madrid’s Dutch striker Klaas Jan-Huntelaar, who is set for £18m move to Stuttgart.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Former Lyon and Fluminense striker could join Sevilla, as the La Liga side search for a replacement for the eminent departure of Luis Fabiano’ – Marca

‘Danijel Ljuboja is back in France, and could sign for Grenoble in the next few hours, after being released from Stuttgart.’ – L’Equippe

‘Bordeaux’s Morocco international striker Marauane Chamakh, 25, has given up hope of signing for Arsenal but will still consider a switch to the Premier League, with Sunderland, Blackburn, Tottenham and Fulham all interested.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena is being targeted by Italian side Napoli.’ – The Times

‘Bolton manager Gary Megson has made a £2m bid for Hull midfielder Sam Ricketts, 27.’ – Daily Star

‘Sunderland manager Steve Bruce will end his interest in Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole after failing with a £6m bid.’ – Daily Star

‘And Sunderland expect to find out on Tuesday whether they have been successful in their £12m bid to sign Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch.’ – The Telegraph

‘Portsmouth want Espanyol’s former Liverpool defender Steve Finnan, 33, to replace Glen Johnson, who has moved to Anfield.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Birmingham have lined up a £4m offer for Reading’s 27-year-old winger Stephen Hunt.’ – Daily Star

‘Leicester boss Nigel Pearson wants former Reading striker Leroy Lita. The 24-year-old is a free agent.’ – Daily Star

‘Benfica are close to recruiting Brazilian striker Weldon from Sport Recife.’ – Record

‘Promoted Serie A side Livorno are trying to sign American international striker Landon Donovan of the LA Galaxy’ – L’Equippe

‘Rangers’ Algerian international defender Madjid Bougherra has snubbed a £4m move to Bordeaux and will only leave the Scottish side for a team in the English Premier League.’ – Daily Record

‘Hearts target Adam Nemec will decide whether to make a move from Genk to Tynecastle in the next 48 hours.’ – Daily Record

‘Croatin striker Ivan Klasni? could return to Germany, after just one year with Ligue 1 outift Nantes. The former Werder Bremen player has become a top priority for Dortmund since Alexander Frei’s departure to FC Basel.’ – L’Equippe