http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/?service=Rss 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 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/barcelona-deny-further-moves-for-robinho-1806712.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/barcelona-deny-further-moves-for-robinho-1806712.html ]]> <p>Barcelona have not approached Manchester City about their forward Robinho since the summer, according to the European champions' sporting director Txiki Begiristain.</p> Transfers Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mandaric-insists-foxes-have-muscle-to-sign-davids-1806944.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/mandaric-insists-foxes-have-muscle-to-sign-davids-1806944.html ]]> <p>The Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric insists wages would not be a stumbling block in the Championship club's sensational swoop for the former Netherlands international Edgar Davids.</p> Football League Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-deny-robinho-approach-1806640.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-deny-robinho-approach-1806640.html ]]> <p> Barcelona have not approached Manchester City about forward Robinho since the summer, according to sporting director Txiki Begiristain. </p> Premier League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:04:27 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-confirm-interest-in-davids-1806518.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/leicester-confirm-interest-in-davids-1806518.html ]]> <p> Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has confirmed that the club are trying to sign former Holland international midfielder Edgar Davids. </p> Football League Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:15:43 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/rover-di-santo-in-no-hurry-to-rejoin-chelsea-1805664.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/rover-di-santo-in-no-hurry-to-rejoin-chelsea-1805664.html ]]> <p>Blackburn Rovers' loan striker Franco di Santo, whose performance and first Premier League goal against Burnley underlined his rich potential, has hinted that he would rather stay and play at Ewood Park than return to Chelsea and warm the bench. </p> Premier League Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hughes-plays-down-robinho-transfer-talk-1803900.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/hughes-plays-down-robinho-transfer-talk-1803900.html ]]> <p> Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant Robinho has a long-term future at Eastlands. </p> Premier League Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:50:31 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-complete-zenden-transfer-1803867.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sunderland-complete-zenden-transfer-1803867.html ]]> <p> Former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden has joined Sunderland until the end of the season after impressing while training on Wearside. </p> Premier League Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:27:51 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/swap-deal-for-henry-could-tempt-hughes-1803525.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/swap-deal-for-henry-could-tempt-hughes-1803525.html ]]> <p>Mark Hughes did not revive the interest in Thierry Henry this summer that he had in the player in January but the prospect of a deal to bring him to Manchester City seems more likely after Robinho said it would be "fun" to play for Barcelona. </p> Transfers Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/united-ready-to-step-up-scouting-in-brazil-1803528.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/united-ready-to-step-up-scouting-in-brazil-1803528.html ]]> <p>Sir Alex Ferguson, who retains an interest in bringing Douglas Costa of Gremio to Old Trafford, has revealed that Manchester United have deployed a second scout in Brazil to scour what he considers to be one of the best areas in the world to scout for players. </p> Premier League Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/yeung-pledges-pound40m-transfer-fund-for-birmingham-1803206.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/yeung-pledges-pound40m-transfer-fund-for-birmingham-1803206.html ]]> <p> New Birmingham owner Carson Yeung has pledged to spend up to £40million on new players during the January transfer window. </p> Premier League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:11:24 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferguson-gives-defour-assurance-over-interest-1803175.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ferguson-gives-defour-assurance-over-interest-1803175.html ]]> <p> Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stepped up his interest in Steven Defour, sending the injured Standard Liege captain a letter reassuring him that he continues to monitor his progress. </p> Premier League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:22:38 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-admits-interest-in-barcelona-loan-switch-1803173.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-admits-interest-in-barcelona-loan-switch-1803173.html ]]> <p> Manchester City's Brazilian forward Robinho would like to play for Barcelona but knows nothing about a loan deal reported in Spanish media. </p> Premier League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:18:23 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/stoke-desperate-to-keep-shawcross-amid-speculation-1803152.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/stoke-desperate-to-keep-shawcross-amid-speculation-1803152.html <p> Stoke chairman Peter Coates insists they will do everything to keep Ryan Shawcross but has warned the defender not to get distracted by media speculation. </p> Premier League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:53:09 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alves-welcomes-robinho-transfer-talk-1803116.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alves-welcomes-robinho-transfer-talk-1803116.html ]]> <p> Barcelona defender Dani Alves has welcomed reports linking Robinho with a possible move to the Camp Nou. </p> Premier League Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:53:23 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/adriano-would-only-move-to-inter-milan-1803115.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/adriano-would-only-move-to-inter-milan-1803115.html ]]> <p> Brazil striker Adriano has declared he will only play for former club Internazionale should he return to Europe. </p> European Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:51:26 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/huntelaar-transfer-rumours-denied-1802471.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/huntelaar-transfer-rumours-denied-1802471.html ]]> <p> Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is staying at AC Milan, according to the Netherlands international's agent. </p> European Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:19:06 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-and-manchester-city-warned-maicon-not-leaving-inter-1802470.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-and-manchester-city-warned-maicon-not-leaving-inter-1802470.html ]]> <p> Brazil international Douglas Maicon will not be leaving Internazionale in January, according to the club's director Marco Branca. </p> Premier League Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:15:57 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pavlyuchenko-transfer-refuted-by-agent-1802011.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pavlyuchenko-transfer-refuted-by-agent-1802011.html ]]> <p> Roman Pavlyuchenko's agent Oleg Artemov insists reports in Russia that his client has already signed a contract with Zenit St Petersburg are premature. </p> Premier League Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:12 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/vieira-confirms-inter-milan-exit-1801933.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/vieira-confirms-inter-milan-exit-1801933.html ]]> <p> France midfielder Patrick Vieira has confirmed he will leave Inter Milan at the end of the season. </p> European Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:18:22 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/james-linked-with-tottenham-transfer-1801551.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/james-linked-with-tottenham-transfer-1801551.html ]]> <p> David James is again being linked with a move to Tottenham in January. </p> Premier League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:37:50 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-expect-fabregas-to-make-switch-1801546.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/barcelona-expect-fabregas-to-make-switch-1801546.html ]]> <p> Barcelona remain keen to sign Premier League stars Cesc Fabregas and Robinho, according to the La Liga club's sporting director Txiki Beguiristain. </p> Premier League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:20:08 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/heskey-seeks-villa-exit-to-safeguard-world-cup-place-1801370.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/heskey-seeks-villa-exit-to-safeguard-world-cup-place-1801370.html ]]> <p> Emile Heskey is so concerned about his place in the England World Cup squad next summer that he says he will consider leaving Aston Villa in January in order to get first-team football. The striker has started just one Premier League game for Villa this season and knows that Fabio Capello's policy is to leave out players who are not regulars for their club. </p> Premier League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-could-be-a-january-target-for-barccedila-1801373.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/robinho-could-be-a-january-target-for-barccedila-1801373.html ]]> <p>Barcelona's sporting director has admitted the club is interested in the Manchester City winger Robinho. Txiki Begiristain refused to rule out a January transfer window move for the Brazilian and also said he believed the Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will one day show up at the Nou Camp. </p> Premier League Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/zenden-out-to-show-his-worth-at-sunderland-1800475.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/zenden-out-to-show-his-worth-at-sunderland-1800475.html <p>Boudewijn Zenden is confident he can prove his fitness and sign for Sunderland at the end of next week. The 33-year-old is a free agent after his contract expired at Marseilles and has been training with Sunderland for the past week. </p> Transfers Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-warned-over-matuidi-transfer-1800265.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-warned-over-matuidi-transfer-1800265.html ]]> <p> St Etienne sporting director Damien Comolli has warned Arsenal they will not get Blaise Matuidi cheaply, after admitting the midfielder is likely to eventually leave the French club. </p> Premier League Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:36:05 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/zenden-confident-of-joining-sunderland-1800182.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/zenden-confident-of-joining-sunderland-1800182.html ]]> <p> Boudewijn Zenden is confident he can prove his fitness and sign for Sunderland at the end of next week. </p> Premier League Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:08:44 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/west-brom-in-talks-with-campbell-1799665.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/west-brom-in-talks-with-campbell-1799665.html ]]> <p> West Brom have held preliminary talks over a move for former England defender Sol Campbell, Press Association Sport understands. </p> Football League Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:21:05 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fiorentina-star-jovetic-welcomes-manchester-united-transfer-talk-1799552.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fiorentina-star-jovetic-welcomes-manchester-united-transfer-talk-1799552.html ]]> <p> Fiorentina teenager Stevan Jovetic has welcomed rumours linking him with Manchester United but insists he has no plans to leave La Viola at the moment. </p> Premier League Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:43:15 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pogba-gets-fifa-clearance-to-join-manchester-united-1799475.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pogba-gets-fifa-clearance-to-join-manchester-united-1799475.html ]]> <p> Paul Pogba is to become a Manchester United player after Fifa approved his transfer to the Premier League champions. </p> Premier League Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:25:34 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-linked-with-maicon-swoop-1799093.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-linked-with-maicon-swoop-1799093.html ]]> <p> Maicon's agent believes Manchester United have upped their interest in the Inter Milan defender but insists there are no offers on the table. </p> Premier League Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:41:13 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-and-manchester-city-in-race-to-sign-puyol-1799005.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-and-manchester-city-in-race-to-sign-puyol-1799005.html ]]> <p> Manchester City and Arsenal will battle for the services of defender Carles Puyol next summer according to reports. </p> Premier League Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:24:04 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/cesar-denies-manchester-united-transfer-link-1798999.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/cesar-denies-manchester-united-transfer-link-1798999.html ]]> <p> Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar has denied speculation he is set for talks with Manchester United over a move to the Barclays Premier League. </p> Premier League Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:07:04 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/drogba-urges-chelsea-to-make-vieira-swoop-1798920.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/drogba-urges-chelsea-to-make-vieira-swoop-1798920.html ]]> <p> Didier Drogba has urged Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti to make a move for ex-Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira in the January transfer window. </p> Premier League Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:21:55 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fabregas-in-fresh-transfer-link-to-barcelona-1798427.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fabregas-in-fresh-transfer-link-to-barcelona-1798427.html ]]> <p> Rumours of Cesc Fabregas' departure from Arsenal refuse to go away following a report in Spain today. </p> Premier League Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:14:55 +0100