21-06-2005, 09:13 AM
Premier League transfernieuws:
VIGNAL TO GO DUTCH
Press Report 20 June 2005
Following his season loan spell with Rangers Liverpool misfit Gregory Vignal will this week seal a move to Feyenoord in Holland.
The French left back is surplus to requirements under Rafael Benitez and he will end his Anfield nightmare this week.
This story has been reproduced from today's media and is not necessarily the position of Liverpool Football Club.
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MAGPIES IN FIGO TALKS
SKY Sports 20 June 2005
Sky Sports News understand Newcastle are in talks to sign Real Madrid star Luis Figo.
Figo looks set to leave Real Madrid this summer as he does not appear to be in coach Wanderley Luxemburgo's first-team plans.
The Portuguese ace lost his place in the side at the back end of last season with Michael Owen squeezing him out of the side.
Figo still has 12 months left on his contract at Real, but he has indicated he will not be happy if he is forced to sit on the bench.
The news has alerted a number of clubs across Europe with Liverpool, Bolton and Valencia all linked with the skilful winger.
It is believed that Figo has instructed his advisors to help find a new club and it appears England could be his destination.
Figo has never hidden his desire to try his luck in The Premiership and Newcastle could be ready to offer him that opportunity.
Magpies boss Graeme Souness is keen to bring in high-profile signings after a disappointing campaign last term and it is believed he is in negotiations with Figo.
Souness will be hoping he can persuade the former Barcelona star to make the move to Tyneside and his possible arrival would provide a major lift ahead of the new season.
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MOURINHO JOINS OWEN RACE
Team Talk 20 June 2005
Chelsea are ready to scupper Manchester United's attempts to sign striker Michael Owen after failing to lure Samuel Eto'o to Stamford Bridge.
It had been reported that the England striker was set to join Sir Alex Ferguson's side after resigning himself to being shown the door at Real Madrid, just one year after he arrived at the Bernabeu from Liverpool.
However, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is thought to have turned to the 25-year-old, who has also been linked with former club Liverpool, after missing out on Barcelona striker Eto'o.
Reports suggested that Mourinho had seen a 30 million offer for the Cameroon international rejected and will turn to Owen as he looks for a proven Premiership goalscorer, after seeing overseas signings Mateja Kezman and Didier Drogba struggle in the Premiership last season.
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REINA TELLS GUNNERS HE'S LIVERPOOL BOUND
Daily Mirror 19 June 2005
Jose Reina has told Arsenal that Liverpool are the only side he wants to play for next season.
The Gunners were last week reportedly trying to hijack Rafa Benitez's plans to sign the 22-year-old Villarreal man. But the Spanish keeper, currently enjoying a holiday in Ibiza, claims his heart is set on a move to Anfield.
Reina said: "I want to go to Liverpool. It's definitely the best offer of all the ones we've had.
"They are the club that are closest to matching our expectations and we've been talking to them for a long time. To play for the European champions is always going to be exciting because very few people ever manage to do so.
"Next year would be a doubly satisfying one with Liverpool because of the European Super Cup and the World Club Championship.
"I don't know much about the latest developments but I do know I want everything sorted out as soon as possible.
"The thing in football is that deals can break down overnight. That's why I want this resolved so everybody can relax."
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EVERTON AGREE KROLDRUP FEE
Everton boss David Moyes is closing in on the capture of Denmark international defender Per Kroldrup after agreeing a fee with Udinese.
With Moyes looking to build a squad capable of challenging in the Champions League next season, the Scot has turned his attention to Kroldrup, who will cost ã5million, after being scared off by Manchester Cityââ¬â¢s ã7million asking price for Frenchman Sylvain Distin.
Kroldrup last season helped unfancied Italian side Udinese clinch fourth spot in Serie A and with it Champions League football of their own.
The 25-year-old centre-back is due on Merseyside next week to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical, although neither are expected to be a problem.
Evertonââ¬â¢s head of communications Ian Ross told the clubââ¬â¢s official website, <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.evertonfc.com">http://www.evertonfc.com</a><!-- w -->: ââ¬ÅWe agreed a fee with Udinese at the weekend.
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Spurs strikken toch aanvaller Crystal Palace
20/6/2005 9 :13
Tottenham Hotspur heeft Wayne Routledge eindelijk binnen. De vleugelspeler komt over van Crystal Palace.
The Spurs waren al maanden bezig om de twintigjarige jeugdinternational los te weken bij Crystal Palace. Het contract van Routledge liep af bij The Eagles, maar de Londense club had nog recht op opleidingskosten.
In het afgelopen seizoen maakte Routledge een goede indruk bij de club die vorig seizoen promoveerde naar het Premiership en er dit seizoen onmiddellijk weer uitvloog. Hij scoorde één keer voor de club waar hij de laatste vier seizoenen uitkwam in de A-selectie.
VIGNAL TO GO DUTCH
Press Report 20 June 2005
Following his season loan spell with Rangers Liverpool misfit Gregory Vignal will this week seal a move to Feyenoord in Holland.
The French left back is surplus to requirements under Rafael Benitez and he will end his Anfield nightmare this week.
This story has been reproduced from today's media and is not necessarily the position of Liverpool Football Club.
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MAGPIES IN FIGO TALKS
SKY Sports 20 June 2005
Sky Sports News understand Newcastle are in talks to sign Real Madrid star Luis Figo.
Figo looks set to leave Real Madrid this summer as he does not appear to be in coach Wanderley Luxemburgo's first-team plans.
The Portuguese ace lost his place in the side at the back end of last season with Michael Owen squeezing him out of the side.
Figo still has 12 months left on his contract at Real, but he has indicated he will not be happy if he is forced to sit on the bench.
The news has alerted a number of clubs across Europe with Liverpool, Bolton and Valencia all linked with the skilful winger.
It is believed that Figo has instructed his advisors to help find a new club and it appears England could be his destination.
Figo has never hidden his desire to try his luck in The Premiership and Newcastle could be ready to offer him that opportunity.
Magpies boss Graeme Souness is keen to bring in high-profile signings after a disappointing campaign last term and it is believed he is in negotiations with Figo.
Souness will be hoping he can persuade the former Barcelona star to make the move to Tyneside and his possible arrival would provide a major lift ahead of the new season.
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MOURINHO JOINS OWEN RACE
Team Talk 20 June 2005
Chelsea are ready to scupper Manchester United's attempts to sign striker Michael Owen after failing to lure Samuel Eto'o to Stamford Bridge.
It had been reported that the England striker was set to join Sir Alex Ferguson's side after resigning himself to being shown the door at Real Madrid, just one year after he arrived at the Bernabeu from Liverpool.
However, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is thought to have turned to the 25-year-old, who has also been linked with former club Liverpool, after missing out on Barcelona striker Eto'o.
Reports suggested that Mourinho had seen a 30 million offer for the Cameroon international rejected and will turn to Owen as he looks for a proven Premiership goalscorer, after seeing overseas signings Mateja Kezman and Didier Drogba struggle in the Premiership last season.
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REINA TELLS GUNNERS HE'S LIVERPOOL BOUND
Daily Mirror 19 June 2005
Jose Reina has told Arsenal that Liverpool are the only side he wants to play for next season.
The Gunners were last week reportedly trying to hijack Rafa Benitez's plans to sign the 22-year-old Villarreal man. But the Spanish keeper, currently enjoying a holiday in Ibiza, claims his heart is set on a move to Anfield.
Reina said: "I want to go to Liverpool. It's definitely the best offer of all the ones we've had.
"They are the club that are closest to matching our expectations and we've been talking to them for a long time. To play for the European champions is always going to be exciting because very few people ever manage to do so.
"Next year would be a doubly satisfying one with Liverpool because of the European Super Cup and the World Club Championship.
"I don't know much about the latest developments but I do know I want everything sorted out as soon as possible.
"The thing in football is that deals can break down overnight. That's why I want this resolved so everybody can relax."
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EVERTON AGREE KROLDRUP FEE
Everton boss David Moyes is closing in on the capture of Denmark international defender Per Kroldrup after agreeing a fee with Udinese.
With Moyes looking to build a squad capable of challenging in the Champions League next season, the Scot has turned his attention to Kroldrup, who will cost ã5million, after being scared off by Manchester Cityââ¬â¢s ã7million asking price for Frenchman Sylvain Distin.
Kroldrup last season helped unfancied Italian side Udinese clinch fourth spot in Serie A and with it Champions League football of their own.
The 25-year-old centre-back is due on Merseyside next week to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical, although neither are expected to be a problem.
Evertonââ¬â¢s head of communications Ian Ross told the clubââ¬â¢s official website, <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.evertonfc.com">http://www.evertonfc.com</a><!-- w -->: ââ¬ÅWe agreed a fee with Udinese at the weekend.
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Spurs strikken toch aanvaller Crystal Palace
20/6/2005 9 :13
Tottenham Hotspur heeft Wayne Routledge eindelijk binnen. De vleugelspeler komt over van Crystal Palace.
The Spurs waren al maanden bezig om de twintigjarige jeugdinternational los te weken bij Crystal Palace. Het contract van Routledge liep af bij The Eagles, maar de Londense club had nog recht op opleidingskosten.
In het afgelopen seizoen maakte Routledge een goede indruk bij de club die vorig seizoen promoveerde naar het Premiership en er dit seizoen onmiddellijk weer uitvloog. Hij scoorde één keer voor de club waar hij de laatste vier seizoenen uitkwam in de A-selectie.