Karim Benzema's transfer saga took more turns today than it has
done in the previous few weeks combined. First the Spanish press
said that Real Madrid had had an offer accepted; then Lyon angrily
denied this and said that while they'd received a high offer, it
was not necessarily Madrid's; then the player's agent said it was,
in fact, that of the Blancos; and then Lyon announced their
acceptance of a 41m euro bid for the striker!
In other big-spending news from the Casa Blanca, Real Madrid have
sealed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo meanwhile; the £80m has
been paid, in full, to Manchester United and he is free to join
Kaka at the Galacticos mk II.
At Barcelona, Keirrison's arrival is now imminent. The Brazilian
forward will sign by July 13. He could be joined by Javier
Mascherano and David Villa in the near future. It is understood
that the Blaugrana have officially made an approach towards
Liverpool for the Argentinian midfielder while the club have
reportedly held talks with Valencia's Villa.
There is still confusion over the future of Samuel Eto'o though.
The player's agent says that his client would be happy to do
business with Manchester City, despite the offer of a new deal at
Camp Nou.
The Sky Blues welcomed Roque Santa Cruz this afternoon and are set
to unveil Carlos Tevez by Monday. An exclusive Goal.com report confirmed that
the Argentinian is ready to settle for Eastlands after missing out
on a move to Chelsea.
The west London club have allegedly ratcheted up their interest in
Alexandre Pato with Milan still insistent that he won't leave.
Manchester United are the latest club to register an interest in
Andre-Pierre Gignac, the Toulouse forward.
Blackburn Rovers, in an attempt to replace Santa Cruz, are
reportedly set to offer a trial to Christian Vieri.
The Italian's former club, Inter, confirmed the signing of Thiago
Motta from Genoa but may have to wait longer to sign Marko
Arnautovic. The terms of the deal have yet to be agreed with FC
Twente with the Benemata having concerns over the state of the
Austrian's ankle.
Aly Cissokho's agent has ruled out a move to the blue half of Milan
however, he is still hoping that a deal can be agreed with the
Rossoneri.
Andre Santos, of Corinthians, has declared himself ready to run to
Serie A, with Juventus and Roma hot on his trail.
There has been movement too in the Bundesliga, with Josip Simunic
leaving Hertha Berlin for Hoffenheim. Ze Roberto could be about to
sign for Hamburg after leaving Bayern Munich on a free transfer
while a former Bayern manager, Ottmar Hitzfeld, believes that the
Bavarians would part with Franck Ribery for a fee of €70m-€80m.
Karim Benzema's transfer saga took more turns today than it has
done in the previous few weeks combined. First the Spanish press
said that Real Madrid had had an offer accepted; then Lyon angrily
denied this and said that while they'd received a high offer, it
was not necessarily Madrid's; then the player's agent said it was,
in fact, that of the Blancos; and then Lyon announced their
acceptance of a 41m euro bid for the striker!
In other big-spending news from the Casa Blanca, Real Madrid have
sealed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo meanwhile; the £80m has
been paid, in full, to Manchester United and he is free to join
Kaka at the Galacticos mk II.
At Barcelona, Keirrison's arrival is now imminent. The Brazilian
forward will sign by July 13. He could be joined by Javier
Mascherano and David Villa in the near future. It is understood
that the Blaugrana have officially made an approach towards
Liverpool for the Argentinian midfielder while the club have
reportedly held talks with Valencia's Villa.
There is still confusion over the future of Samuel Eto'o though.
The player's agent says that his client would be happy to do
business with Manchester City, despite the offer of a new deal at
Camp Nou.
The Sky Blues welcomed Roque Santa Cruz this afternoon and are set
to unveil Carlos Tevez by Monday. An exclusive Goal.com report confirmed that
the Argentinian is ready to settle for Eastlands after missing out
on a move to Chelsea.
The west London club have allegedly ratcheted up their interest in
Alexandre Pato with Milan still insistent that he won't leave.
Manchester United are the latest club to register an interest in
Andre-Pierre Gignac, the Toulouse forward.
Blackburn Rovers, in an attempt to replace Santa Cruz, are
reportedly set to offer a trial to Christian Vieri.
The Italian's former club, Inter, confirmed the signing of Thiago
Motta from Genoa but may have to wait longer to sign Marko
Arnautovic. The terms of the deal have yet to be agreed with FC
Twente with the Benemata having concerns over the state of the
Austrian's ankle.
Aly Cissokho's agent has ruled out a move to the blue half of Milan
however, he is still hoping that a deal can be agreed with the
Rossoneri.
Andre Santos, of Corinthians, has declared himself ready to run to
Serie A, with Juventus and Roma hot on his trail.
There has been movement too in the Bundesliga, with Josip Simunic
leaving Hertha Berlin for Hoffenheim. Ze Roberto could be about to
sign for Hamburg after leaving Bayern Munich on a free transfer
while a former Bayern manager, Ottmar Hitzfeld, believes that the
Bavarians would part with Franck Ribery for a fee of €70m-€80m.
Karim Benzema's transfer saga took more turns today than it has
done in the previous few weeks combined. First the Spanish press
said that Real Madrid had had an offer accepted; then Lyon angrily
denied this and said that while they'd received a high offer, it
was not necessarily Madrid's; then the player's agent said it was,
in fact, that of the Blancos; and then Lyon announced their
acceptance of a 41m euro bid for the striker!
In other big-spending news from the Casa Blanca, Real Madrid have
sealed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo meanwhile; the £80m has
been paid, in full, to Manchester United and he is free to join
Kaka at the Galacticos mk II.
At Barcelona, Keirrison's arrival is now imminent. The Brazilian
forward will sign by July 13. He could be joined by Javier
Mascherano and David Villa in the near future. It is understood
that the Blaugrana have officially made an approach towards
Liverpool for the Argentinian midfielder while the club have
reportedly held talks with Valencia's Villa.
There is still confusion over the future of Samuel Eto'o though.
The player's agent says that his client would be happy to do
business with Manchester City, despite the offer of a new deal at
Camp Nou.
The Sky Blues welcomed Roque Santa Cruz this afternoon and are set
to unveil Carlos Tevez by Monday. An exclusive Goal.com report confirmed that
the Argentinian is ready to settle for Eastlands after missing out
on a move to Chelsea.
The west London club have allegedly ratcheted up their interest in
Alexandre Pato with Milan still insistent that he won't leave.
Manchester United are the latest club to register an interest in
Andre-Pierre Gignac, the Toulouse forward.
Blackburn Rovers, in an attempt to replace Santa Cruz, are
reportedly set to offer a trial to Christian Vieri.
The Italian's former club, Inter, confirmed the signing of Thiago
Motta from Genoa but may have to wait longer to sign Marko
Arnautovic. The terms of the deal have yet to be agreed with FC
Twente with the Benemata having concerns over the state of the
Austrian's ankle.
Aly Cissokho's agent has ruled out a move to the blue half of Milan
however, he is still hoping that a deal can be agreed with the
Rossoneri.
Andre Santos, of Corinthians, has declared himself ready to run to
Serie A, with Juventus and Roma hot on his trail.
There has been movement too in the Bundesliga, with Josip Simunic
leaving Hertha Berlin for Hoffenheim. Ze Roberto could be about to
sign for Hamburg after leaving Bayern Munich on a free transfer
while a former Bayern manager, Ottmar Hitzfeld, believes that the
Bavarians would part with Franck Ribery for a fee of €70m-€80m.