30/07/09: Transfer Rumors

‘Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he is still interested in signing Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, but any move for the Dutch international will depend on Darren bent leaving White Hart Lane.’ – Press Association

‘Bayern Munich rejected Real Madrid’s offer of 80m euros (about £68m) for French winger Franck Ribery.’ – L’Equipe

‘Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has moved a step closer to joining Real Madrid after he handed in a written transfer request.’ – Liverpool Echo

‘Bolton manager Gary Megson has ruled out making a new bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, who the club tried to sign in January.’ – The Bolton News

‘Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants Patrick Vieira to return to the Gunners – four years after the 33-year-old Inter Milan midfielder left for Juventus. And Wenger is willing to match Tottenham’s offer, which is believed to be a one-year deal with big bonuses.’ – Various

‘Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is keen to add more English players to his squad and is preparing a £12m bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole and will offer Hull £5.5m for defender Michael Turner.’ – Daily Mail

‘However, any deal for Cattermole and Turner is dependent on the sale of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid but the clubs are close to a £30m deal for the 27-year-old.’ – Daily Mail

‘Liverpool have given Real 48 hours to complete Alonso’s signing with the Spanish giants set to make an improved bid of between £28m and £30m.’ – The Times

‘However, Real Madrid defender Gabriel Heinze is closer to sign for Olympique de Marseille.’ – L’Equipe

‘Aston Villa are monitoring forward Robbie Keane’s situation at Tottenham after the arrival of fellow striker Peter Crouch.’ – Daily Mail

‘West Ham and England defender Matthew Upson is also a target for Villa and they are poised to make a £12m bid for the 28-year-old.’ – Daily Mirror

‘ But West Ham United’s coach Gianfranco Zola is committed to attracting Inter Milan’s Mario Balotelli.’ – L’Equipe

‘Villa manager Martin O’Neill wants to pair Upson with Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin and is ready to offer £4.5m for the 30-year-old.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Tottenham striker Darren Bent is attracting interest from Aston Villa, but Sunderland remain favourites to sign the 25-year-old for about £15m.’ – The Independent

‘Brazilian Elano has committed to four years with Galatasaray, after a fee of around £ 8m was agreed by the Turkish club and Manchester City.’ – mufc.co.uk

‘Inter Milan could revive their interest in Chelsea midfielder Deco, with Barcelona winger Alexander Hleb – who was due to arrive at the San Siro on loan – set to sign for his former club Stuttgart.’ – Daily Mail

‘Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth could be set for a return to the Premier League with Fulham prepared to pay £2m for the 24-year-old.’ – Daily Mirror

‘While, Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Stuttgart ‘s interest for his Turkish international striker, Tuncay.’ – Evening Gazette

‘Newcastle have accepted a £9m bid from Wolfsburg for 24-year-old striker Obafemi Martins.’ – The Times

‘Everton are interested in signing 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.’ – The Sun

‘Portsmouth had hoped to sign Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic but the 21-year-old’s club Hadjuk Split are not happy with the £5.5m fee being spread over three years.’ – Various

‘Celtic are interested in signing Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon for £2m.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Dimitro Chygrynskiy played 45 minutes on Wednesday night in the Champions League with Donetsk which could likely affect of a possible transfer to Catalonia based Barcelona’ – Various

‘Alexandr Hleb, who refused to be included in the exchange deal for Ibrahimovic – Eto’o deal, will return to his former club VfB Stuttgart in a loan deal.’ – fcbarcelona.com.

The defensive midfielder from Stoke City, Seyi Olofinjana, will sign a three year deal with Monaco after passing medical tests’ – L’Equipe

‘Boca Juniors defender Facundo Roncaglia will spend the next season on loan to RCD Espanyol in Barcelona, with a possible buy out option’ – Marca