http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-target-boro-winger-in-1634m-loanback-1823933.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/chelsea-target-boro-winger-in-1634m-loanback-1823933.html ]]> <p>Chelsea are to planning to offer £4m for Middlesbrough's England Under-21 winger Adam Johnson in January, and then loan him back to the Championship side for the rest of the season.</p> Transfers Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-plays-down-campbells-newcastle-comments-1823556.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/hughton-plays-down-campbells-newcastle-comments-1823556.html ]]> <p> Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has played down reports linking Sol Campbell with a move to the club. </p> Football League Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:17 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gattuso-not-joining-manchester-city-says-agent-1823489.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/gattuso-not-joining-manchester-city-says-agent-1823489.html ]]> <p> AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is not on the verge of joining Manchester City, according to his agent. </p> Premier League Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-sign-luton-youngster-moli-1822838.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-sign-luton-youngster-moli-1822838.html <p> Liverpool have paid an undisclosed fee for Luton youngster Dave Moli. </p> Premier League Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/bentley-linked-with-shock-manchester-city-move-1822830.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/bentley-linked-with-shock-manchester-city-move-1822830.html ]]> <p> Mark Hughes could save David Bentley from his Tottenham nightmare with an £8m move in January. </p> Premier League Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:17:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-move-in-on-pound40m-aguero-1822808.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-move-in-on-pound40m-aguero-1822808.html ]]> <p> Chelsea will push through a £40m deal for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero it was reported today. </p> Premier League Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:58:20 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/city-widen-net-to-catch-talent-of-tomorrow-1822324.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/city-widen-net-to-catch-talent-of-tomorrow-1822324.html ]]> <p>Manchester City, who have arguably British football's best recent track record in developing local talent, are embarking on an Arsène Wenger-style model of bringing in young players from outside, amid concerns that the current crop of youngsters do not have what it takes to help fulfil the club's huge ambition.</p> Premier League Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/benfica-look-to-tie-di-maria-to-club-until-next-summer-1822326.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/benfica-look-to-tie-di-maria-to-club-until-next-summer-1822326.html <p>Benfica are refusing to enter a pre-contract agreement for their winger Angel di Maria in the hope that his performances in next year's World Cup for Argentina will trigger an auction.</p> Transfers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/baptista-agent-plays-down-tottenham-link-1822175.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/baptista-agent-plays-down-tottenham-link-1822175.html ]]> <p> The agent of Julio Baptista has brushed aside reports linking his client with a move to Tottenham in the winter transfer window. </p> Premier League Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kitson-joins-middlesbrough-on-loan-1822094.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/kitson-joins-middlesbrough-on-loan-1822094.html ]]> <p> Middlesbrough have signed Stoke striker Dave Kitson on a two-month loan. </p> Transfers Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-expects-chelsea-signings-in-january-1822012.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/terry-expects-chelsea-signings-in-january-1822012.html ]]> <p> Captain John Terry expects Chelsea to make the most of the January transfer window. </p> Premier League Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:28:31 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/subotic-denies-manchester-city-transfer-rumours-1821999.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/subotic-denies-manchester-city-transfer-rumours-1821999.html <p> Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic has dismissed rumours linking him with a move to Manchester City this winter by affirming his desire to stay with the Bundesliga club. </p> Premier League Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:19:53 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelonas-tour-hints-at-united-or-chelsea-move-1821782.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelonas-tour-hints-at-united-or-chelsea-move-1821782.html ]]> <p>Unsettled Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré is ready to leave the Nou Camp, with Chelsea or Manchester United his favoured destination.</p> Premier League Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-will-splash-out-says-terry-1821788.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-will-splash-out-says-terry-1821788.html ]]> <p>The Chelsea captain, John Terry, has said he expects the club to have a very busy January as they try to cram three transfer windows' worth of deals into one month.</p> Premier League Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-target-inler-is-not-for-sale-1821636.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-target-inler-is-not-for-sale-1821636.html ]]> <p> Udinese have no plans to sell Gokhan Inler despite several clubs having expressed an interest in the Switzerland international. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:49 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-interested-in-brazil-youngster-piazon-1821572.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-interested-in-brazil-youngster-piazon-1821572.html <p> Chelsea are stepping up their interest in Brazilian wonderkid Lucas Piazon it was reported today. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:54:15 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-to-make-cash-plus-players-offer-for-fabregas-1821564.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-to-make-cash-plus-players-offer-for-fabregas-1821564.html ]]> <p> Barcelona will offer Yaya Toure and Bojan Krkic to Arsenal in order to clinch the signing of Cesc Fabregas it was reported today. </p> Premier League Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:41:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/huntelaar-wants-to-stay-in-milan-1821489.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/huntelaar-wants-to-stay-in-milan-1821489.html ]]> <p> Klaas Jan Huntelaar has no intention of leaving AC Milan in the January transfer window. </p> European Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:15:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-turn-down-16314m-chelsea-bid-to-lure-rising-star-rodwell-1820447.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-turn-down-16314m-chelsea-bid-to-lure-rising-star-rodwell-1820447.html ]]> <p>Chelsea have made their first significant move since their transfer embargo was suspended by making a preliminary £14m offer for the Everton teenager Jack Rodwell, which has been rejected by the Merseyside club.</p> Premier League Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/palermo-deny-receiving-offers-for-manchester-united-and-liverpool-target-kjaer-1820257.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/palermo-deny-receiving-offers-for-manchester-united-and-liverpool-target-kjaer-1820257.html ]]> <p> Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has confirmed that his club have received no official offers for Danish defender Simon Kjaer. </p> Transfers Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:22:53 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-consider-pavlyuchenko-loan-deal-1819387.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-consider-pavlyuchenko-loan-deal-1819387.html ]]> <p> Want-away Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has emerged as a loan target for Liverpool. </p> Premier League Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-wont-rule-out-campbell-move-1818727.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-wont-rule-out-campbell-move-1818727.html ]]> <p> Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is not ruling out move for vastly-experienced former England defender Sol Campbell. </p> Football League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:22:26 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-play-down-robinho-rumours-1818688.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-play-down-robinho-rumours-1818688.html ]]> <p> Barcelona technical secretary Txiki Begiristain has played down speculation linking the Catalans with a move for Manchester City forward Robinho. </p> Premier League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:34:57 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-linked-with-carlton-cole-1818622.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-linked-with-carlton-cole-1818622.html ]]> <p> Liverpool are planning a January swoop for West Ham striker Carlton Cole according to reports. </p> Premier League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pavlyuchenko-will-insist-on-tottenham-exit-1818599.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pavlyuchenko-will-insist-on-tottenham-exit-1818599.html ]]> <p> Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is planning showdown talks with manager Harry Redknapp after the international break during which he will "insist" on being allowed to leave the club in January. </p> Premier League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/transfer-planning-never-stops-says-hughes-1818555.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/transfer-planning-never-stops-says-hughes-1818555.html ]]> <p> Mark Hughes' planning for the January transfer window began virtually the day after the summer one shut. </p> Premier League Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:29:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/city-warn-mischief-makers-over-robinho-transfer-claim-1818127.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/city-warn-mischief-makers-over-robinho-transfer-claim-1818127.html ]]> <p>The Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook warned Robinho's representatives against "mischief making" last night after another day of intrigue surrounding the player's future threatened to derail an important trip here to parade the club in front of its Abu Dhabi owners. </p> Transfers Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-spending-eclipses-big-four-1817972.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-spending-eclipses-big-four-1817972.html ]]> <p> Tottenham's latest financial results have revealed transfer spending of almost £150m in the last 16 months, surpassing the traditional Barclays Premier League top four and coming second only to Manchester City. </p> Premier League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:08:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-show-chamakh-interest-1817961.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-show-chamakh-interest-1817961.html ]]> <p> Manchester United have been tracking the performances of Marouane Chamakh and could make a move for the Moroccan in January according to reports. </p> Premier League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:36:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-staying-at-manchester-city-insists-hughes-1817941.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-staying-at-manchester-city-insists-hughes-1817941.html ]]> <p> Mark Hughes insists Robinho's future still lies with Manchester City. </p> Premier League Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:41:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/bayern-munich-prepared-to-sell-ribery-1817593.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/bayern-munich-prepared-to-sell-ribery-1817593.html ]]> <p> Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are monitoring developments at Bayern Munich after reports today suggested the Germans are ready to cash in on Franck Ribery. </p> European Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:44 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-granted-transfer-ban-reprieve-1816149.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-granted-transfer-ban-reprieve-1816149.html ]]> <p> Chelsea look set to be able to trade in the January transfer window after the Court of Arbitration for Sport agreed to suspend their FIFA-imposed transfer ban until a final decision is made in the case of the signing of Gael Kakuta. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:45 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mccarthy-linked-with-portsmouth-transfer-1816076.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mccarthy-linked-with-portsmouth-transfer-1816076.html ]]> <p> Portsmouth midfielder Aaron Mokoena would love to see former Blackburn team-mate Benni McCarthy join him at Fratton Park. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:05:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aguero-flattered-by-chelsea-link-1815396.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aguero-flattered-by-chelsea-link-1815396.html ]]> <p> Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero has welcomed suggestions he could be a Chelsea target and insists he is flattered to be linked with the Barclays Premier League leaders. </p> Premier League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-liverpool-and-manchester-city-chase-krasic-1815265.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-liverpool-and-manchester-city-chase-krasic-1815265.html ]]> <p> Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are considering a move for CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic according to reports. </p> Premier League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:04:02 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-osbourne-from-aston-villa-1815249.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-sign-osbourne-from-aston-villa-1815249.html <p> Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan today signed Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne on a two-month loan deal. </p> Football League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-linked-with-pound12m-di-maria-1815244.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-linked-with-pound12m-di-maria-1815244.html ]]> <p> Manchester United are interested in signing Benfica ace Angel Di Maria in a £12m deal according to reports. </p> Premier League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:44:19 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dossena-agent-denies-liverpool-exit-1814614.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/dossena-agent-denies-liverpool-exit-1814614.html ]]> <p> The agent of Andrea Dossena has denied reports he is in talks with Napoli to negotiate the transfer of the Liverpool defender to the Serie A outfit in January. </p> Premier League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:45 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/azpilicueta-dismisses-manchester-city-rumours-1814564.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/azpilicueta-dismisses-manchester-city-rumours-1814564.html ]]> <p> Osasuna full-back Cesar Azpilicueta insists he has no plans to leave the club despite reported interest in his services from Manchester City. </p> Premier League Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:34:20 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/maicon-moving-to-city-would-be-unthinkable-says-agent-1814069.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/maicon-moving-to-city-would-be-unthinkable-says-agent-1814069.html ]]> <p>The agent of Maicon has laughed off reports linking the Inter Milan full-back with a move to Manchester City.</p> Transfers Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/maicon-manchester-city-rumours-denied-1813926.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/maicon-manchester-city-rumours-denied-1813926.html ]]> <p> The agent of Maicon has laughed off reports linking the Inter Milan full-back with a move to Manchester City. </p> Premier League Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:05:57 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/riise-dismisses-liverpool-return-1813849.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/riise-dismisses-liverpool-return-1813849.html ]]> <p> Norway international defender John Arne Riise has dismissed reports linking him with a move from AS Roma back to Liverpool. </p> Premier League Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:42:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-and-manchester-united-in-hunt-for-villa-1813454.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-and-manchester-united-in-hunt-for-villa-1813454.html ]]> <p> Chelsea are reportedly lining up a £33m bid for Spanish striker David Villa, but will face competition from Manchester United for his signature. </p> Premier League Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:41:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-interested-in-keeper-neuer-1813440.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-interested-in-keeper-neuer-1813440.html ]]> <p> Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly targeted Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as his favoured successor to Edwin van der Sar. </p> Premier League Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:30:12 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-reveals-newcastle-interest-1811982.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/campbell-reveals-newcastle-interest-1811982.html ]]> <p> Sol Campbell admits he is "very interested" in a move to Newcastle after revealing they are one of the clubs keen on him. </p> Football League Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:05 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/birmingham-admit-interest-in-janko-1811317.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/birmingham-admit-interest-in-janko-1811317.html ]]> <p> Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has admitted his interest in Salzburg's prolific goalscorer Marc Janko. </p> Premier League Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:38:58 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/agent-hints-at-pavlyuchenko-transfer-1811292.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/agent-hints-at-pavlyuchenko-transfer-1811292.html ]]> <p> Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko's performances on the pitch are being affected by "psychological problems", his agent has claimed. </p> Premier League Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:31:35 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/portsmouth-hit-by-transfer-embargo-1810798.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/portsmouth-hit-by-transfer-embargo-1810798.html ]]> <p> Portsmouth have confirmed they have been hit with a transfer embargo from the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs. </p> Premier League Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:33:51 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-given-aguero-transfer-warning-1809811.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-given-aguero-transfer-warning-1809811.html ]]> <p> Chelsea have been told they will have to pay a huge fee if they want Atletico Madrid forward Sergio Aguero. </p> Premier League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:46:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-affirms-interest-in-barcelona-switch-1809748.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-affirms-interest-in-barcelona-switch-1809748.html ]]> <p> Robinho believes his ambition to be the best player in the world would be better served playing for Barcelona than Manchester City, although he insists he is not trying to force a move away from the Barclays Premier League side. </p> Premier League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:31 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/agent-dismisses-giovinco-west-ham-rumours-1809697.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/agent-dismisses-giovinco-west-ham-rumours-1809697.html ]]> <p> The agent of Juventus playmaker Sebastian Giovinco has dismissed renewed speculation linking his client with a January move away from the Serie A giants. </p> Premier League Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:35:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/giovinco-west-ham-transfer-played-down-1808082.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/giovinco-west-ham-transfer-played-down-1808082.html ]]> <p> Sebastian Giovinco has no intention of leaving Juventus in January, according to his agent. </p> Premier League Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:42:56 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/dzeko-proves-too-costly-for-mcleish-1807448.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/dzeko-proves-too-costly-for-mcleish-1807448.html ]]> <p>The Birmingham manager, Alex McLeish, has abandoned hopes of signing Wolfsburg's prolific strike duo of Edin Dzeko and Grafite. McLeish has been told by new City owner Carson Yeung he has up to £40m to spend during the January transfer window. But the Scot believes the entire amount would have to be spent on securing Bosnian player, Dzeko, 23, if he could be tempted to move to St Andrews. </p> Transfers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/january-window-to-be-opened-for-chelsea-1807459.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/january-window-to-be-opened-for-chelsea-1807459.html ]]> <p>Chelsea should be back in the transfer market in January after Fifa conceded that it is virtually powerless to prevent the suspension of the club's transfer ban while they await the result of the appeal against the judgement at the Court of Arbitration in Sport in Switzerland. </p> Transfers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100