2012 - 2013 Football Thread! - Page 261

Transfer Deadline Day!!

Sky Sports understands that Chris Samba is closing on a move to Queens Park Rangers, with a medical having been passed. More on this story to follow

Danny Graham has made it clear that he wants to return to his roots in the North East, with Swansea bracing themselves for a deadline day bid. Sunderland were believed to be leading the chase, but Sky Sports understands that a fee has been agreed with Middlesbrough.

The Independent reports that Stoke City and Reading have joined Wigan Athletic in the race to sign Newcastle United right-back Danny Simpson

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is ready to pull off a coup by signing winger Aiden McGeady from Spartak Moscow for £5million

While on the subject of Fulham, Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that Tom Huddlestone has held talks with the Cottagers.

The Daily Mirror claims that Tottenham are lining up a late move for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis

Darren Bent has endured an unhappy time at Aston Villa but The Sun says the England international could be on his way to Stoke if the deal to take Peter Crouch to QPR goes through.

Lazio defender Modibo Diakite is out of contract at the end of the season and Liverpool are his first choice, at least according to his agent. Ulisse Savini said: "Liverpool is our first option for June. It would be hard to say no to Liverpool."

According to reports in Italy, Inter Milan are close to announcing the signing of highly-rated Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Dinamo Zagreb for a fee in excess of €11million (£9.4m)

News from Italy and Serie A side Chievo have announced the signing of Greece international defender Nikolaos Spyropoulos from Panathinaikos

David Beckham has been backed to move to PSG, we’re now 6/4 favourite the French club get his signature.

We're hearing reports from Holland that Fulham could be poised to complete a double deadline day deal, with Bulgaria international Stanislav Manolev set to arrive on loan from PSV Eindhoven, while Dutch international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg could complete a similar switch from Roma.

A couple of lines coming out of France, with it being reported West Ham midfielder Alou Diarra has agreed to link up with Rennes on a six-month loan deal. Meanwhile, Tottenham are said to be readying an approach for Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez.

DONE DEAL! - Paul Scharner returns to Wigan Athletic on loan from Hamburg for the rest of the season!

Sky Sports understands that France Under-21 international midfielder Yacouba Sylla has arrived at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground and is expected to complete his move to the Premier League club from Clermont Foot later today.

DONE DEAL! - AC Milan have completed the signing of Mario Balotelli from Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal

Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Chris Samba has passed a medical at Queens Park Rangers. He is now waiting on updates regarding possible deals for the likes of David Bentley, Jermaine Jenas and Peter Crouch. Redknapp claims Jamie Mackie is unlikely to head out of Loftus Road as part of any of those agreements.

Sky Sports sources understand that Norwich have now made a fourth bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper as they look to lure the prolific forward to the Premier League.

Valenciennes chief Jean-Raymond Legrand claims to be in talks with three Premier League clubs over Nicolas Isimat-Mirin. West Ham, Newcastle and Fulham all linked.

Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett has revealed that USA international Brek Shea has agreed a move to Stoke City from MLS side FC Dallas, but he still needs to complete a work permit to rubber-stamp his move to the Premier League.

Sky Sports sources understand midfielder Andros Townsend is undergoing a medical at QPR ahead of his proposed move across London from Tottenham Hotspur.

DONE DEAL! McDonald Mariga has returned to Parma on loan from Inter Milan for the rest of the season.

DONE DEAL! Palermo have completed the signing of winger Mauricio Sperduti from Newell's Old Boys in Argentina.

Sky Sports sources understand Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson is set to join West Ham, with Hammers shot-stopper Stephen Henderson moving in the other direction.

Sky Sports sources understand that former England captain David Beckham is to have a medical at Paris St Germain ahead of a possible move to the Ligue 1 club. We will bring you more on this developing story throughout the day.

Danny Graham's to Sunderland not they have agreed a £5million fee with Swansea for the striker, with Graham travelling to Wearside to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms.

They may have missed out on Graham, but Middlesbrough very close to completing a deal for Kieron Dyer, Sky Sports sources understand.

Andros Townsend's proposed move to QPR is off. The Tottenham midfielder arrived at the Rs' training ground this morning only to receive a phone call to tell him that the switch to Loftus Road had been shelved.

Paris St Germain have announced that they will hold a press conference at 4pm UK time this afternoon, with the Ligue 1 giants strongly tipped to unveil former Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy star David Beckham as their latest marquee signing.

Sky Sports understands Brighton are planning a move for Swansea defender Alan Tate. He has already taken in a spell in the Championship on loan at Leeds this season.

It is looking unlikely that Edinson Cavani will be on the move during this transfer window but he has been speaking out about his future. The striker has declared himself happy at Napoli but said interested clubs should not be put off by the huge price tag over his head if they are serious about signing him. Manchester City are among those to have been linked with the £54million-rated Uruguayan.

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes has revealed on Twitter that he is on his way to Germany for a medical, with Hoffenheim his expected destination.

We're hearing reports from Holland that Fulham have been in touch with Ajax over a possible move for Cameroon international midfielder Eyong Enoh.

Sky Sports sources are hearing that there could be significant movement at Birmingham today as Stoke have tabled a £4million bid for goalkeeper keeper Jack Butland, Norwich are close to a deal for defender Curtis Davies and Leeds are in talks over a swoop for Chris Burke.

Transfer Deadline Day!!

DONE DEAL! - Norwich City have signed striker Luciano Becchio from Leeds United in a swap deal for Steve Morison

DONE DEAL Fulham complete the loan signing of Urby Emanuelson from AC Milan on a deal until the end of the season.

DONE DEAL QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal

Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage. The Cameroon international has struggled for first-team action this season, making just seven appearances.

Sky Sports sources understand that Norwich City are closing on a deal for Birmingham City's Curtis Davies.

Sky Sports understands that Peterborough forward George Boyd is undergoing a medical at Nottingham Forest, while the Reds have bid for Wolves defender Stephen Ward.

Younes Belhanda's move from Montpellier to Fenerbahce appears to have collapsed, reviving speculation he could make a move to the Premier League. "The two clubs have been talking," Belhanda said. "If they do not agree anything I can't do
anything.

DONE DEAL! Torino have confirmed the signing of former Brazil youth international Jonathas from Pescara

Here's confirmation of the news we brought you earlier as Dani Pacheco leaves Liverpool to join Spanish Second Division club SD Huesca on loan until the end of the season.

DONE DEAL! Danny Graham’s switch to Sunderland is a done deal. A move to the Stadium of Light has now been finalized!

French midfielder Yacouba Sylla is close to sealing a switch to Aston Villa after the club confirmed that he has this afternoon passed a medical. We’ll have more on this story shortly.

Fede Fernandez has joined Getafe on loan from Napoli for the rest of the season. "The Spanish league is very competitive," he said at a press conference. "It is true that Real Madrid and Barcelona have the advantage in the league, but there is a great quality of players and this is the best league in the world, no doubt."

Levante have made a double signing as they look to boost their push for European football. Italian striker Robert Acquafresca has joined on loan from Bologna with Levante holding an option to buy the 25-year-old at the end of the season, while Greek defender Loukas Vyntra has signed a deal until the summer of 2014 following his release from Panathinaikos.

Sky Sports sources understand that Stoke have agreed a deal with Birmingham for goalkeeper Jack Butland. Stay tuned for more on this story.

Sky Sports sources understand Alexander Doni has been released by Liverpool with immediate effect.

Veteran Turkish midfielder Emre Belozoglu has left Atletico Madrid to return to Fenerbahce, a little over six months after making the move the other way.

Sky Sports understands that Sevilla have no intention of selling star striker Alvaro Negredo on transfer deadline day.

Transfer Deadline Day!!

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Stoke agreeing a fee, understood to be just under £5million, with Birmingham for goalkeeper Jack Butland. The highly-rated youngster is set to remain with the Championship side for the remainder of the season.

Sky Sports sources understand that Peter Odemwingie is likely to move to QPR later today.

DONE DEAL! Stoke City have confirmed that Rory Delap has joined Barnsley on loan until the end of the season. Full story to follow.

Napoli youngster Soma Novothny could be set for a loan switch to Watford, according to the player's own father.