24/07/09: Transfer Rumors

‘Steve Bruce is keen to bring Marseille captain Lorik Cana to Sunderland. He is expected to fly to Holland, where Sunderland are competing in the Amsterdam tournament, for talks with Steve Bruce ahead of tonight’s clash with Benfica.’ – Sunderland Echo

‘It now seems that Barcelona midfielder Aliaksandar Hleb does not want to leave the Catalona club, stating ‘I have a contract with Barcelona and am currently preparing for the new season with the team’ – Sport Bild

‘Liverpool have emerged as shock contenders to bring striker Peter Crouch back to Anfield in a £12m deal.’ – Daily Star

‘An exchange is being discussed between Independiente, and Genoa over striker Luciano Figueroa and goalkeeper Fabian Assman.’ – El Dia

‘AC Milan, who are in need of a striker, are believed to be pursing Real Madrid’s Klaas Jan Huntelaar, who has recently refused an offer of Stuttgart.’ – L’Equippe

‘Liverpool’s Italian defender Andrea Dossena is expected to return to Italy, with Napoli being the likely destination’ – Corriere dello Sport

‘Former Deportivo La Coruna forward Diego Tristan has been signed for Segunda Division club Cadiz’ – L’Equippe

‘Lazio’s Macedonian striker Goran Pandev could still feature in Ligue 1 giants Lyon’s plans, as the 25-year-old is being pursuid by Arsenal and Juventus. – Le Parisien

‘Rafael Benitez’s bid to sign Spain winger David Silva has been boosted by bankruptcy-threatened Valencia’s failure to sell David Villa.’ – The Independent

‘Everton target Mathieu Valbuena could move to Zenit St Petersburg, as the player is believed to join anywhere except the Premier League’ – Le Parisien

‘Bolton boss Gary Megson is on the brink of landing defender Zat Knight for £4.5m from Aston Villa.’ – The Sun

‘Wolfsburg’s Brazilian striker Caiuby Francisco, has left the club on a year long loan to MSV Duisburg’

‘Leicester manager Nigel Pearson is ready to snap up Manchester City defender Ryan McGivern on loan.’ – Daily Star

‘Fulham, Tottenham, Portsmouth and West Ham are all pursuing out-of-favour Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen, who is worth around £4m.’ – Daily Mail

‘Ecuadorian winger Fernando Guerrero, recently linked with Hull, may be offered a permanent deal with Burnley following a trial. ‘ – Daily Telegraph

‘West Ham are confident of signing Swiss teenage defender Fabio Daprela from Grasshopper Zurich, but face competition.’ – The Times

‘Ajax coach Martin Jol is interested in signing Spurs full-back Gareth Bale.’ – The Times

‘Hull manager Phil Brown is keen to persuade veteran striker Mark Viduka to forgo retirement plans by moving to the Tigers under a pay-as-you-play contract.’ – The Sun

‘Bulgarian striker Valeri Bojinov is set to leave Manchester City for Lazio in a possible £4.5m deal.’ – The Sun

‘Stuttgart have now set their sights in capturing Real Madrid’s Alvaro Negredo after failing to sign Huntelaar’ – Marca

‘Veteran full-back Steve Finnan, now at Espanyol, is being chased by Sunderland, Stoke and Wolves.’ – The Sun

‘Stoke boss Tony Pulis is planning a fresh £5.5m bid for West Ham’s injury-prone striker Dean Ashton.’ – The Sun

‘Arsenal’s versatile defensive player Emmanuel Eboue could be leaving the London outift with Fiorentina being interested in the player’ – Corriere dello Sport.

‘Plymouth are linked with a move for Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam after Blackpool stalled on a move.’ – Daily Record

‘Everton want a quick answer from Sweden midfielder Rasmus Elm about a possible move to Goodison Park.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Wolfsburg are pondering a move for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins.’ – Daily Mail

‘Celtic manager Tony Mowbray looks to have beaten West Brom to the signing of Coventry defender Danny Fox.’ – Daily Mail