Archive for the 'Transfer News' Category

July 13th, 2011

Aston Villa accept £20m transfer bid from Liverpool for Stewart Downing

Aston Villa have accepted a £20m bid from Liverpool for Stewart Downing after the England international submitted a written transfer request, effectively forcing through a move to Anfield. Villa had insisted that Downing was not for sale but felt they had little option but to sanction his departure when the 26-year-old made it clear that he was ...
July 13th, 2011

John Arne Riise Completes Permanent Move To Fulham

via FulhamFC Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of John Arne Riise on a 3 year deal, for an undisclosed fee, which will see the player at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2014. Former Liverpool defender, Riise, joins from Italian side AS Roma having spent three seasons at the club following his departure from Anfield in ...
July 12th, 2011

Djibril Ciise Completes Permanent Move To Lazio From Panathinaikos

via ESPN Djibril Cisse has completed his move from Panathinaikos to Lazio after passing a medical in the Italian capital on Tuesday afternoon. Lazio reached an agreement with the Greek giants earlier this month to sign the France international in a reported €5.8 million deal. The 29-year-old was welcomed by 300 Lazio fans at Rome's Fiumicino ...
July 11th, 2011

Arsenal Confirm Deal For Ivory Coast International Gervinho

via Guardian Arsenal Football Club announces that Ivory Coast international forward Gervinho will shortly join the Gunners, subject to a regulatory process. Gervinho, 24, will arrive at Arsenal from French side Lille, who he helped to a Ligue 1 and Coupe de France double last season with 15 goals in 40 games. The campaign capped a very ...
July 9th, 2011

Roma Agree On 12 Million Euro Fee For River Plate’s Erik Lamela

via ESPN River Plate president Daniel Passarella has confirmed Erik Lamela is set to join Roma. Lamela, 19, is considered one of the finest young talents in South America and had been expected to leave River following their relegation. Following a meeting on Saturday between Passarella, Lamela's father, Roma director of sport Walter ...
July 6th, 2011

Stefan Savic Joins Manchester City On Four Year Deal From Partizian Belgrade

via MCFC Stefan Savic has become City's second signing in three days after agreeing a four-year deal. The 20-year-old Montenegro defender joins the Blues from Serbian side Partizan Belgrade and is rated as one of the brightest prospects in European football. Savic was granted a work permit by the Home Office thanks to his prominence in the ...
July 6th, 2011

Liverpool and Blackpool Agree To Transfer Fee Over Charlie Adam

via LiverpoolFC "Liverpool Football Club today announced they have reached agreement with Blackpool for the transfer of Charlie Adam." "The player will now travel to Merseyside for a medical and to discuss personal terms."
July 1st, 2011

Scott Carson Leaves West Brom For Turkish Side Bursaspor

via Yahoo England backup goalkeeper Scott Carson has left West Bromwich Albion to join Turkish side Bursaspor. The 25-year-old Carson, who previously played for Liverpool, has ended a three-year spell with West Brom to make a fresh start outside the Premier League. The transfer fee was not disclosed Friday. West Brom manager Roy Hodgson says ...