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Robinho’s agent, Wagner Riberio, has said his player’s long-mooted move to Chelsea could still happen. The Real Madrid star has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge all summer, but the Spanish champions are hesitant to sell. However, Riberio has now explained: “Robinho never said that he wasn’t comfortable at Real Madrid but the thing is that he has a financial offer that is very interesting, it’s only that. So I have to say that until 31st August everything is possible. Until the transfer window is closed I can’t say where Robinho will play this season.
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Fulham striker David Healy has welcomed talk linking him with a move to Sunderland. The Northern Ireland international has struggled to settle at Craven Cottage since moving there last season and has scored just six goals for Roy Hodgson’s men. The 29-year-old said: “I’m not angling for a move but if the opportunity arose before the deadline and if something were to happen and Fulham give me the green light, then who knows?”
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Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is on the verge of a move back to former club AC Milan, it is being reported. The Ukraine international signed for the Blues two years ago but has struggled to settle at Stamford Bridge. Owner Roman Abramovich and his Milan counterpart Silvio Berulsconi met up last week and it is thought a deal is close to being agreed.
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Steve Bruce has said it would take an “amazing offer” to persuade Wigan Athletic to sell Wilson Palacios. The 24-year-old was rumoured to have attracted the attention of Manchester United in January, but Bruce says he is eager to keep hold of the player. “Last season he was linked with United…We worked hard to tie him down and sign a new contract. It would take an amazing offer to get him off us bearing in mind some of the fees being paid out for some players at the moment.”
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Rennes midfielder Stephane M’bia is desperate to leave France for Everton. A deal for the Cameroon international has been in the offing for the last few weeks, and M’bia is hopeful it will happen. “I haven’t changed my mind, I want to join Everton,” he told L’Equipe. “We are still in contact. I hope now that Rennes will accept to enter into negotiations with this English club. I don’t want to let this chance go by.”
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Michael Owen has reportedly been offered a new £140,000 contract to stay at Newcastle United. The England international has just one year left on his current deal and has yet to agree an extension. This means that he would be able to enter discussions with other clubs over transfers in January, but the Magpies hope to nix such a possibility with this big-money offer.
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Liverpool defender Steve Finnan is unsure of where his future lies. It was speculated earlier this summer that the 32-year-old would be offered to Aston Villa as part of a deal that would take Gareth Barry to Anfield. However, that never materialised and now Finnan is in the dark. “I haven’t got a clue [about my future] to be honest with you,” he said. “I haven’t played many games recently so I honestly can’t say.”
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Tottenham Hotspur have ended their interest in Andrei Arshavin, it is being reported. The 27-year-old striker enjoyed a fantastic Euro 2008 tournament for Russia and has attracted the interest of Barcelona, as well as Spurs, this summer. However, the London club have now turned their attentions to other options as they seek replacements for Robbie Keane, who has already left for Liverpool, and Dimitar Berbatov, who looks set to join Manchester United.
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Everton boss David Moyes believes his side’s opening day defeat to Blackburn Rovers proves the Toffees need to strengthen. Moyes was disappointed by the performance of his team in the 3-2 loss at Goddison Park and is hoping for more signings before the end of the transfer window. So far, the Scot has brought in no-one new, but has sold the likes of Andrew Johnson and Lee Carsley.
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Dimitar Berbatov is desperate for his long-mooted transfer to Manchester United to go through. The Bulgarian striker came on as a substitute in Tottenham’s 2-1 opening day defeat at Middlesbrough, but has called the switch to Old Trafford his dream move. “I’m now at Tottenham, but no-one can disagree with me wanting to follow my dream,” said the 27-year-old.
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