[Archived] Transfer Digest And Links (Summer 2010)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

The close season transfer window and nicko's eleven o'clockers are well and truly underway, so here is the transfer digest thread for this summer's dealings, starting at page 237 of the Potential Summer Transfers (2010) thread.

Please post any transfer-related links in this thread, indicating the source of the story along with the date and, preferably, a brief indication of the nature of the link.

As a reminder, this thread is not for discussion or comment: please use the main transfer discussion thread for such purposes.

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To get the thread underway, here is a digest of the main transfer-related posts by nicko on the Potential Summer Transfers thread covering the period from 14:00 on Wednesday, 2 June up to 14:30 this afternoon (starting at post #4737).

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If you can wait until 11pm there will be a bit of news.

Is this news specifically related to 'B' level striker targets or can we hope for some encouraging news on preferred targets?

One of the B's...no more clues...but if it comes out before 11 I will come back on...

The 11 o'clocker fancies an early night, so...

PIQUIONNE...Fulham have agreed a fee with Lyon today of around £2 million...and seem happy to pay his wages...so they will get their man...sounds quite cheap to me...but Rovers were not keen to match the salary he wants which is about £40,000-a-week.

BOSELLI...Wigan have agreed a fee of around £5.7 million tonight...they clearly fancy him...I hear he is good...possibly a miss by Rovers but out of the price range by the sounds and the Rovers scouts have not scouted him as thoroughly as Wigan...could be a good one.

BEATTIE...no word on that one.

BENJANI...still hear he is top of the 'cheap striker' list.

GUTI...no word, but definitely in the race...and he has not gone to Zenit.

Is Benjani still having his medical...??

Benjani is in Zimbabwe.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Potential Summer Transfers thread covering the period from 14:30 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has been active on the thread during this period as per below.

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News tidbits

A summary of Rovers-related news, courtesy of smoss:

JW repeats that we are a trading club, and that the Benni money and the 10th place finish has given us a bit of a transfer budget. http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2064229,00.html

Steve Kean is not interested in leaving the Rovers. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/k/kilmarnock/8721486.stm

Galatasaray is looking at Basturk (which I hope doesn't foul the Grella deal). http://www.tribalfootball.com/galatasaray-eyeing-blackurn-midfielder-basturk-882431

Lewandowski is looking less likely for Dortmund and Sam is patiently waiting for the Pole's club to reduce their 4.5 million transfer demand. http://www.clubcall.com/blackburn-rovers/rovers-bide-their-time-1066942.html

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nicko comment

Is it going to be worthwhile checking back on here at around 11-ish tonight? Or has it been a quiet day?

Quiet at the Rovers end...pretty noisy elsewhere...

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Potential Summer Transfers thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 16:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Vince Grella

The Lancashire Telegraph reports that Rovers have agreed a deal with Galatasaray of Turkey regarding the signing of Vince Grella.

Lancashire Telegraph, 6 June 2010

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Grella set for Galatasaray

(thanks to Kamy100 for the alert)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Potential Summer Transfers thread covering the period from 16:30 yesterday to 15:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Transfer policy

Barclays Premier League site, 3 June 2010

Blackburn will not be selling stars

"Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams says the club doesn't have to sell players to balance the books."

(thanks to SIMON GARNERS 194 for the link)

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Marcus Pedersen

There are reports from our Scandinavian members that Rovers are among a host of clubs scouting Marcus Pedersen of Strømsgodset IF, a 19-year-old striker who has been starring for Norway U-21s recently.

VG Nett, 5 June 2010

Marcus Pedersen er brennhet i Europa [Marcus Pedersen on fire in Europe]

(thanks to karlsen for the alert and Lars-Erik for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Potential Summer Transfers thread covering the period from 15:30 yesterday to 14:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Please note that there is no further news of substance to report today from the thread.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 2

Transfer digest from the Potential Summer Transfers thread covering the period from 14:30 yesterday until its closure around 09:00 today. Note that nicko was active on the thread during this period as per below.

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Samba

nicko's first post here is in response to a rumour circulating on the thread courtesy of a West Ham fan claiming that Chris Samba was a target for his club.

From what I have found out today there is absolutely nothing in the Samba to West Ham thing.

Hammers don't have the money for the fee Samba would command.

And I would really find it unlikely that they could offer him the kind of wages and signing-on fee that would interest him either.

Beattie

Any news on Beattie?

Very unlikely at this stage. No bargain deals to be had at Stoke. Some would say, fortunately.

Guti

Is there any indicator as to how long this Guti move could take? Id suggest the success of this transfer window largely hangs on whether he arrives as the rest of the players we've been linked with would just add numbers to the squad not add quality.

I see Big Sam is back and, judging by his appearance at SoccerAid, moving in the right circles...

It's basically up to Guti. Rovers need to get an answer from him, but you can't really give him a deadline as it is obviously an ego-massaging exercise just now.

There is no suggestion anywhere else that he has a deal lined up, so the way is still clear.

I wonder if Rovers are holding back on this one until they are 100 per cent sure that Grella's deal to Galatasaray is on. That one still needs a medical, which could obviously be an issue if he breaks down during the World Cup finals.

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Benjani

Nicko, is it right that Benjani is a free transfer?

Benjani...can't see him walking out on his Man City contract unless he was paid off...and there is no word of that happening.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #2 of 2

Transfer digest from the newly opened Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 09:00 to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Mark Bunn

The Yorkshire Post is reporting that Mark Bunn is a target for Sheffield United, where he spent part of last season on loan, following the sale of Paddy Kenny to QPR.

Yorkshire Post, 8 June 2010

Kenny admits walking out on Blades was a 'difficult decision' after £750,000 QPR move

"Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Mark Bunn and Stoke City's Steve Simonsen, who both spent time on loan at Bramall Lane last season, are high on his wanted list."

(thanks to Hughesy for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Brett Emerton

The Australian is reporting that Rovers may be looking to offload Brett to Galatasaray along with Vince Grella.

The Australian, 9 June 2010

Brett Emerton is looking for a new club after being de-listed by Blackburn Rovers

(thanks to RibbleValleyRover for the link)

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Tuncay

Mirror Football, 8 June 2010

Blackburn set to rescue Stoke flop Tuncay

(thanks to roversfan99 for the link)

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Alou Diarra

The Sunderland AFC official site's Press Talk cites The Times as the source of reports linking Bordeaux midfielder Alou Diarra with Sunderland as well as the Rovers.

safc.com, 9 June 2010

Wednesday's Press Talk: A French international midfielder is the latest name linked with Sunderland.

(thanks to Hughesy for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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LT interview with John Williams

Today's Lancashire Telegraph carries an interview with Rovers chairman John Williams regarding financial matters, including discussion of spending on wages and transfer budgets. Note that the online article below is only a summary of the full interview.

Lancashire Telegraph, 10 June 2010

Blackburn Rovers chairman: We can still defy the odds

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Marcus Marshall

The official site has announced that Marcus Marshall has signed for Rotherham United after a successful loan spell there this last season.

Rovers.co.uk, 10 June 2010

Marshall joins the Millers

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 16:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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LT interview with John Williams

Yesterday's interview with Rovers chairman John Williams in the Lancashire Telegraph was later put online in full.

Lancashire Telegraph, 10 June 2010

Q&A with Blackburn Rovers chairman

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Vince Grella

The Lancashire Telegraph is also reporting that Vince may be on his way to Galatasaray before Australia's game against Germany on Sunday.

Lancashire Telegraph, 11 June 2010

Grella closing in on Blackburn Rovers exit

An interesting aside to the Grella to Galatasaray story is that the Italian press are reporting that Genoa are pursuing Vince.

Il Secolo XIX, 10 June 2010

Grella è il mediano: «Voglia rossoblù»

(thanks to Roberto Policano for the link)

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Guti

The Lancashire Telegraph confirms Rovers' continued interest in Guti, but reports that Besiktas are also interested.

Lancashire Telegraph, 11 June 2010

Guti still a target for Blackburn Rovers

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Club takeover

Finally, The Times and the Lancashire Telegraph both report that Mumbai-based businessman Saurin Shah is in negotiations with the Rovers regarding the acquisition of the club. This would have implications for the current transfer window if, as reported in The Times, the takeover is completed by as early as mid-July.

The Times, 11 June 2010

Indian magnate lines up £25m takeover of Blackburn

Lancashire Telegraph, 11 June 2010

Indians step up takeover interest in Blackburn Rovers

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburnrovers/news/8214048.Indians_step_up_takeover_interest_in_Blackburn_Rovers/

See the Rovers Might Have Been Sold thread for further discussion of the potential takeover.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 16:00 yesterday to 17:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Club takeover

The Lancashire Telegraph has further news regarding the potential takeover of the club.

Lancashire Telegraph, 12 June 2010

Indian businessman: I want to buy Blackburn Rovers

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburnrovers/news/8215605.Indian_businessman__I_want_to_buy_Blackburn_Rovers/

See the Rovers Might Have Been Sold thread for further discussion of the potential takeover.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 17:00 yesterday to 14:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Please note that there is no further news to report from the thread today.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 14:00 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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LT talk

The Lancashire Telegraph reports on the takeover situation, commenting that the Rovers have an alternative set of transfer targets lined up in case a takeover of the club goes through before the close of the transfer window. The latest on Grella to Galatasaray is also covered in the article.

Lancashire Telegraph, 14 June 2010

Business as usual for Blackburn Rovers boss

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 16:30 today. There have been no further developments of note regarding transfer dealings or the reported takeover bid during this period. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 16:30 yesterday to 15:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Vince Grella

The Lancashire Telegraph reports that Vince Grella will not be moving to Galatasaray with the two parties "failing to agree personal terms".

Lancashire Telegraph, 16 June 2010

Grella set to stay with Blackburn Rovers after move collapses

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:30 yesterday to 15:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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James Beattie and Tuncay

Today's Stoke newspaper The Sentinel has an interview with Big Sam regarding James Beattie and Tuncay, both of whom he says he has no current interest in.

The Sentinel, 17 June 2010 (published on the Why Delilah site)

Blackburn boss Allardyce denies he's preparing Potters raid: Rovers boss denies interest in Stoke strike duo

(thanks to bluebruce for the link)

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Nicky Maynard

The Mirror speculates that Rovers may be interested in Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

Mirror Football, 16 June 2010

West Ham, Fulham and Blackburn chase Bristol City hot shot

(thanks to Valois for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:30 yesterday to 16:30 today. There are no new developments of substance during this period, but the comments attributed to Sam Allardyce below may be of interest. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Miroslav Klose

Board member Bobby G reports that Big Sam commented on German striker Miroslav Klose during the Al Jazeera network coverage of the Germany-Serbia game as follows.

Sam Allardyce a guest on Al Jazeeras WC Coverage before Germany and Serbia just confirmed that a few agents have contacted him about Klose, although he went on to say anyone who stands out in the WC trebles their value so we couldnt afford them.

Sam said he has just received a call in the last 24 hours about Klose, and the price is "affordable by most PL clubs, but I dont know about the wages". If he was interested, I dont think he would have made it this public. He even said he has received the calls both before their WC game against Australia and obviously after.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 16:30 yesterday to 15:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Gilberto Silva

The Mail Online is reporting that Panathinaikos and former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva is seeking a move to the Premier League for a modest fee. Everton and Liverpool, along with Fulham and Rovers, are also reportedly interested.

Mail Online, 18 June 2010

Rovers return for Brazilian Gilberto Silva as Blackburn eye former Arsenal midfielder

(thanks to John for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:30 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko was active on the thread briefly this morning.

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nicko updates

Just a couple of updates.

GUTI...His demands are too high, which may explain Sam saying he is 'looking for strikers.' There are talks going on with one agent who is specifically working on this for Rovers - with Guti willing to come if the cash is right. No other clubs are paying the wages he wants either. So this one is still live, but expensive.

STRIKERS...A couple of names are buzzing about but would probably have to be watched in pre-season games.

It sounds a bit becalmed at the moment, but it's the same everywhere.

Seem to remember Dindane was a three horse race at the end, Rovers, Wolves and the Qatar club, Wolves have since signed Fletcher, could be someone totally new of course, even though Nicko is on holiday and probably off the radar on all current goings on, no doubt he will now be some digging.

Back in Blighty...I don't believe anything from any of Dindane's camps, but I doubt very much if Rovers are still in that hunt. However a goal or two against Brazil would no doubt change a few opinions.

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[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 16:00 today. Note that nicko was active on the thread briefly yesterday afternoon as per below.

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Nikica Jelavic

nicko reports that Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic of Rapid Vienna is on Big Sam's radar.

Mirror Football, 20 June 2010

Big Sam in for Jel boy

(thanks to bats for the link)

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Martin Petrov

Martin Petrov is on his way to Bolton...which is a bit depressing that they can sign players of such caliber, while we can't.

Bolton have substantial debt , they are a club who could be in serious if they are not careful . We'd all love players like Petrov but hey , you'd end up bankrupting the club like Bolton are doing.

Bolton have substantial debt , they are a club who could be in serious if they are not careful . We'd all love players like Petrov but hey , you'd end up bankrupting the club like Bolton are doing.

With all due respect that is just nonsense.

Bolton have a debt to one man - Eddie Davies - who is quite happy for it to be at that figure. They also have a healthy turnover and a hotel.

Petrov's wages are quite high but not ridiculous. Possibly less than a left winger on your own books...

The reason Bolton want him is that he is a top player. The reason he wants to go there is because they play football.

The Mail Online then reported that both Aston Villa and the Rovers have joined Bolton in offering a contract to Martin Petrov, who is now a free agent.

Mail Online, 21 June 2010

Aston Villa lead chase for Martin Petrov with Bulgarian connection their trump card

(thanks to John for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 16:00 yesterday to 15:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Please note that there is no further news to report from the thread today.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Late afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:30 to 16:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the thread during this period.

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Martin Petrov

Martin Petrov has agreed terms with Bolton Wanderers, according to the BWFC official site, thus ending speculation that he might be joining the Rovers.

www.bwfc.co.uk, 22 June 2010

Petrov Agrees Terms With The Wanderers

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 16:00 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the main transfer thread during this period, but he was briefly active on the takeover thread as per below.

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Guti

Zenit St Petersburg are reportedly interested in signing Guti on a free transfer.

Lancashire Telegraph, 23 June 2010

Blackburn Rovers target set for Zenit

(thanks to Hughesy for the heads-up)

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nicko on the takeover

nicko a work mate told me that rovers wont sell to the indians. is there any truth in that rumour then alan

I think it's at the stage where they are trying to find out if they are Indians or Cowboys...

but alan would the rovers men sell to the indians and are they still interested in buying the club and what about any new signings any news then nicko

Let's see if they show the money, say where it's from and what their plans are...

If this group are wealthy, then that should not be a problem.

If not, then it won't happen.

If they have got money and Rovers won't sell to them, then that would be rather odd.

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 15:00 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the main transfer thread during this period.

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Andy Howarth

According to BBC Sport, young winger Andy Howarth has joined York City "on pre-season trial with a view to a long-term loan signing".

BBC Sport, 23 June 2010

Blackburn winger Haworth heading for York loan move

(thanks to smoss for the link)

[Guest Wen Y Hu]

Afternoon update #1 of 1

Transfer digest from the Summer Transfer Topic thread covering the period from 15:00 yesterday to 17:30 today. Note that nicko has not been active on the main transfer thread during this period, but he was active on the takeover thread as per below.

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LT takeover update

Lancashire Telegraph, 25 June 2010

The Lancashire Telegraph is reporting on the latest developments with regard to the takeover of the club.

Sam hopes for quick Blackburn Rovers takeover

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nicko on the takeover

There are two 'live' bidders - the Indians and the Thais.

It does appear that a bid will be made very shortly and then it will be up to the club to sell.

This process is definitely gumming up the transfer works.

I have to say there seem to be leaks to suggest that there is some worry about the people involved in the bids and a bit of black propaganda being put out by some...only they know their reasons.

This could develop very fast now. It has to, for everybody's sake.

Not "three" live bidders, Nicko?

Have you never heard of the 'three bidder rule'?

I know of two. That does not mean there could not be more.

The word is out that this is serious, so perhaps those who have hung around and kicked tyres in the past will emerge.

Very interesting times.

does this include Shah, Nicko, or are these completely 2 new bidders?

The Indian group and the Thai guys are the two I know of who are sniffing around.

There are hints that someone else may be lurking. There have been a few hanging about in the last year, so you never know.

Just feel that there is someone doing their financials in a quiet sort of way.

Intriguing. Hope they get on with it.

You have to say Rovers is an attractive buy for someone with money. It's not THAT expensive.

You are never going to get rich with it, but it could be a worthwhile exercise if you want it for the right reasons.