Transfer Talk
Today’s gossip, rumours and damned lies

Chelsea have confirmed making a bid for Brazilian man-o’-sex Robinho (rumoured to be worth £19.7 million) but find themselves frustrated with Real Madrid’s failure to find a replacement, which is currently holding up proceedings. With Cristiano Ronaldo staying put and Wesley Sneijder out injured, this saga could be far from completion.
Kevin Doyle to Sunderland
Things were going great for Doyle. He impressed during his first Premier League season then was even linked with a move to Chelsea. What followed? A run of 21 games without a goal! Fear not though, Roy Keane is ready to offer him a second chance.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Sunderland and Doyle could prove a good match
Younes Kaboul to Aston Villa
Martin O’Neill has already signed

Tags: Alan Smith, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Kevin Doyle, Kevin Keegan, Luke Young, Mike Ashley, Newcastle, Nicky Shorey, Robinho, Sunderland, Younes Kaboul
Posted: August 8th, 2008 by Ryan Bailey
Transfer Talk
Today’s gossip, rumours and damned lies…

Reportedly, Hamburg’s Martin Jol politely enquired as to whether Liverpool would part with Dutch striker-turned-winger Dirk Kuyt, but was left petrified, alarmed and severely shaken after Rafa Benitez mentioned the £16m price tag. With no new wingers arriving, he will be needed again at Anfield, so a transfer looks unlikely.
Benni McCarthy to Blackburn
McCarthy doesn’t match any of Roy Keane’s three transfer target requirements (played for Manchester Utd, played in the Championship, comes from Ireland) yet a £7 million offer for the South Africa is being readied.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Keane wants another striker and Santa Cruz has stolen Benni’s thunder, but Ince may want to keep hold for now
Gael Givet to West Ham
East London can breathe

Tags: Aston Villa, Ben Thatcher, Benni McCarthy, Blackburn, Dirk Kuyt, Gael Givet, Hamburg, Liverpool, Luke Young, martin jol, Nickey Shorey, Rafa Benitez, Roy Keane, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Ham, Wimbledon
Posted: August 7th, 2008 by Ryan Bailey