Southampton winger Steve De Ridder has completed a one-month loan agreement with Bolton.
The Belgium has been limited in opportunity this season having only made seven appearances in all competitions and losing his first team opportunities.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
DIARRA JOINS RENNES
West Ham midfielder Alou Diarra has returned to France to play for Rennes on loan for the remainder of the season.
Diarra joined West Ham in the summer but has spent most of his time being injured and growing in discontent with his position in the team.
Sam Allardyce and the 31-year-old managed to discuss their issues and it led to the midfielder leaving the club temporarily on loan.
Diarra joined West Ham in the summer but has spent most of his time being injured and growing in discontent with his position in the team.
Sam Allardyce and the 31-year-old managed to discuss their issues and it led to the midfielder leaving the club temporarily on loan.
JENAS CLOSES ON QPR DEAL
Tottenham's Jermaine Jenas has confirmed that he is close to joining QPR on a permanent deal.
Jenas has confirmed that he will try to sign an 18-month deal to assist the club in their relegation battle.
Jenas would be linking up with former manager Harry Redknapp who he expresses his delight to working with on a second occasion.
Jenas has confirmed that he will try to sign an 18-month deal to assist the club in their relegation battle.
Jenas would be linking up with former manager Harry Redknapp who he expresses his delight to working with on a second occasion.
LEEDS SIGN WARNOCK
Leeds have completed the signing of the experienced defender Stephen Warnock from Aston Villa.
The 31-year-old had previously turned down the chance to sign for West Ham and Leeds manager Neil Warnock expressed his delight at signing someone who has the appropriate experience for the position.
The 31-year-old had previously turned down the chance to sign for West Ham and Leeds manager Neil Warnock expressed his delight at signing someone who has the appropriate experience for the position.
SHEA GAINS WORK PERMIT
Stoke City will be able to wrap up the deal for the FC Dallas midfielder after he was granted a work permit following a Wembley hearing earlier today.
The club who successfully appealed at the hearing should be able to finish the deal before the 11pm deadline.
The club who successfully appealed at the hearing should be able to finish the deal before the 11pm deadline.
ARSENAL TALKING TO MONREAL
Arsenal are in talks with Spanish side Malaga over the possible transfer of their left-back Monreal in the closing hours of the window.
Wenger feels that the left side of his team needs strengthening and has thought that the highly-rated 26-year-old will do that.
Arsenal are trying to push the move through quickly with the deadline hour looming near.
Wenger feels that the left side of his team needs strengthening and has thought that the highly-rated 26-year-old will do that.
Arsenal are trying to push the move through quickly with the deadline hour looming near.
GOMES JOINS HOFFENHEIM
Tottenham have confirmed that goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes will spend the rest of the season on loan at German side Hoffenheim.
The 31-year-old Brazilian had fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham and has made 136 appearances for Tottenham since joining from PSV Eindhoven in 2008.
The 31-year-old Brazilian had fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham and has made 136 appearances for Tottenham since joining from PSV Eindhoven in 2008.
ENGLAND SQUAD VS BRAZIL
The England squad that will face Brazil in next weeks friendly match has been announced.
Goalkeepers: Butland, Hart
Defenders: Baines, Cahill, Cole, Jagielka, Johnson, Lescott, Smalling
Midfielders: Carrick, Cleverly, Gerrard, Lampard, Lennon, Milner, Osman, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott, Wilshere
Strikers: Defoe, Rooney, Sturridge, Welbeck
Goalkeepers: Butland, Hart
Defenders: Baines, Cahill, Cole, Jagielka, Johnson, Lescott, Smalling
Midfielders: Carrick, Cleverly, Gerrard, Lampard, Lennon, Milner, Osman, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott, Wilshere
Strikers: Defoe, Rooney, Sturridge, Welbeck
GRAHAM NOW SUNDERLAND PLAYER
Swansea's Danny Graham has just moments ago finalised a deal to join Sunderland on a three-and-a-half year deal.
The striker will cost Sunderland a fee in the region of £5 million and will end the saga which has linked Graham with moves to fellow north-east sides Middlesbrough and Newcastle during the month.
The striker will cost Sunderland a fee in the region of £5 million and will end the saga which has linked Graham with moves to fellow north-east sides Middlesbrough and Newcastle during the month.
FULHAM SIGN EMANUELSON
Fulham have completed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Urby Emanuelson.
The 26-year-old who can also play at left-back will join up with Martin Jol's side to play for the rest of the season.
Emanuelson has 16 caps for Holland and has previously served under Jol when he held the managers job at Ajax during the 2009/10 season.
The 26-year-old who can also play at left-back will join up with Martin Jol's side to play for the rest of the season.
Emanuelson has 16 caps for Holland and has previously served under Jol when he held the managers job at Ajax during the 2009/10 season.
NORWICH SEAL SWAP DEAL
Norwich have confirmed the signing of Leeds forward Luciano Becchio with Steve Morison moving the other way.
The Argentinian striker has signed a three-and-a-half deal with Norwich after spending five-and-a-half years with the Championship side Leeds.
Becchio will be joining up with former team mates at Norwich with Robert Snodgrass and Jonny Howson both having positive things to say about the new signing.
The Argentinian striker has signed a three-and-a-half deal with Norwich after spending five-and-a-half years with the Championship side Leeds.
Becchio will be joining up with former team mates at Norwich with Robert Snodgrass and Jonny Howson both having positive things to say about the new signing.
FAURLIN TO ITALY
Alejandro Faulin of QPR has completed a loan deal to Italian club Palermo for the remainder of the season.
The midfielder has swapped a Premier league relegation battle for a Serie A relegation battle with Palermo.
Faurlin follows the queue of players currently leaving QPR with many new faces also being introduced today and previously throughout the month.
The midfielder has swapped a Premier league relegation battle for a Serie A relegation battle with Palermo.
Faurlin follows the queue of players currently leaving QPR with many new faces also being introduced today and previously throughout the month.
STOKE BID FOR BUTLAND
Stoke have made an offer for the Birmingham goalkeeper believed to be in the region of £4 million.
The two parties are in the middle of negotiations over the player and a final deal resulting in Butland's loan back to Birmingham is on the books.
Also rumoured is the possibility of Ryan Shotton moving in the opposite direction on loan for the remainder of the season if the deal should go through.
The two parties are in the middle of negotiations over the player and a final deal resulting in Butland's loan back to Birmingham is on the books.
Also rumoured is the possibility of Ryan Shotton moving in the opposite direction on loan for the remainder of the season if the deal should go through.
WIGAN AGREE STONES DEAL
Wigan have agreed a fee for Barnsley defender John Stones in a deal in the region of £3 million.
The 18-year-old was being tracked by a host of Premier league clubs but Wigan were the ones who have managed to enter personal negotiations for the young player.
The 18-year-old was being tracked by a host of Premier league clubs but Wigan were the ones who have managed to enter personal negotiations for the young player.
BALOTELLI'S MILAN MOVE COMPLETE
AC Milan have now finalised the deal on the 22-year-old from Manchester City on a four-and-a-half year deal.
Balotelli was originally planned to sign the paperwork yesterday but time constraints prevented the deal from being completed last night.
The deal has now been completed and it is believed that the deal will be worth approximately £17-19 million.
Balotelli was originally planned to sign the paperwork yesterday but time constraints prevented the deal from being completed last night.
The deal has now been completed and it is believed that the deal will be worth approximately £17-19 million.
WIGAN RE-SIGN SCHARNER
Wigan have completed the loan deal for former defender Paul Scharner from German club Hamburg.
The 32-year-old previously played for the Latics during 2006-2010 will remain at the DW Stadium until the end of the current season.
Roberto martinez had been searching for a replacement defender after the announced long injury sit-out for Ivan Ramis.
The 32-year-old previously played for the Latics during 2006-2010 will remain at the DW Stadium until the end of the current season.
Roberto martinez had been searching for a replacement defender after the announced long injury sit-out for Ivan Ramis.
QPR FINALISE SAMBA DEAL
Chris Samba has completed his transfer from Anzhi Makhachkala to the preimier league strugglers for a club record fee this morning.
The deal which would cost QPR £10-12 million will see Samba sign a four-and-a-half year deal.
QPR were very pleased to have completed the signing which will come as a surprise with other big clubs having been involved in the deal.
The deal which would cost QPR £10-12 million will see Samba sign a four-and-a-half year deal.
QPR were very pleased to have completed the signing which will come as a surprise with other big clubs having been involved in the deal.
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
BLACKMAN SIGNS FOR READING
Reading have completed the signing of Sheffield United forward Nick Blackman with a fee believed to be at £1.2 million.
The 23-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half year deal and will be hoping to fulfil the expectations expected with his 14 goals that he scored for the Blades in the first half of the season.
Both Blackman and Brian McDermott revealed the delight towards the move after the striker caught the eye of the Reading manager following last weekends FA Cup fixture.
The 23-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half year deal and will be hoping to fulfil the expectations expected with his 14 goals that he scored for the Blades in the first half of the season.
Both Blackman and Brian McDermott revealed the delight towards the move after the striker caught the eye of the Reading manager following last weekends FA Cup fixture.
STOKE'S BUTLAND ENQUIRY
Stoke have today made a formal enquiry into the possible signing of Birmingham's highly sort after goalkeeper.
This enquiry was made after Butland had expressed his disinterest in a move to Chelsea because he wishes to play regular first-team football.
The likelihood of this move also increases with Birmingham needing to offload some players to lighten the current wage bill at the club.
This enquiry was made after Butland had expressed his disinterest in a move to Chelsea because he wishes to play regular first-team football.
The likelihood of this move also increases with Birmingham needing to offload some players to lighten the current wage bill at the club.
COUTINHO TO LIVERPOOL
Liverpool have completed the signing of the young Brazilian midfielder Phillippe Coutinho from Italian giants Inter Milan.
Coutinho who expressed his happiness towards the deal has become Liverpool's second signing of the January transfer window after the signing of Daniel Sturridge earlier in the month.
Coutinho carries a surprising amount of experience for his age into the Liverpool side with having been a permanent name on the team sheet at Inter and also having been capped once for the Brazilian senior team.
Coutinho who expressed his happiness towards the deal has become Liverpool's second signing of the January transfer window after the signing of Daniel Sturridge earlier in the month.
Coutinho carries a surprising amount of experience for his age into the Liverpool side with having been a permanent name on the team sheet at Inter and also having been capped once for the Brazilian senior team.
FER DEAL OFF
Everton have pulled out of the signing of Dutch international midfielder Leroy Fer today after issues emerged after the player had completed his medical with negotiations still ongoing.
Everton continued to talk to Twente but a mutually benficial deal could not be reached and Everton had withdrawn from the move to sign the 23-year-old.
Everton continued to talk to Twente but a mutually benficial deal could not be reached and Everton had withdrawn from the move to sign the 23-year-old.
QPR MOVE FOR SAMBA AND COMPLETE YOUNG DEAL
QPR have completed the signing of South Korean international Yun Suk-Young from Chunnam Dragons on a three-and-a-half year deal.
The left-back has been granted a work permit and is one of the many planned signings for Harry Redkapp over the next couple of days.
QPR have also made a formal offer for Samba who currently plays his football in Russia for Anzhi Makhachkala.
The release clause in Samba's contract is believed to have been activated but the precise fee is currently unknown.
Since the loss of Ryan Nelson and the defensive frailties QPR have at present Redknapp is working hard to bring in the right people to sort out the defence.
The left-back has been granted a work permit and is one of the many planned signings for Harry Redkapp over the next couple of days.
QPR have also made a formal offer for Samba who currently plays his football in Russia for Anzhi Makhachkala.
The release clause in Samba's contract is believed to have been activated but the precise fee is currently unknown.
Since the loss of Ryan Nelson and the defensive frailties QPR have at present Redknapp is working hard to bring in the right people to sort out the defence.
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
BALOTELLI CLOSE TO MOVE
Mario Balotelli's move to AC Milan has moved a great step closer with both parties agreeing a four-and-a-half year deal lasting until 2017.
Balotelli will be taking a private jet to Milan early Wednesday morning to complete a medical and sign the final paperwork.
The striker will be making his return to Italian football after leaving AC Milan's great rivals Inter to play football for City in 2010
Balotelli will be taking a private jet to Milan early Wednesday morning to complete a medical and sign the final paperwork.
The striker will be making his return to Italian football after leaving AC Milan's great rivals Inter to play football for City in 2010
CHELSEA MOVE FOR BUTLAND
Birmingham's upcoming star goalkeeper Jack Butland has faced much speculation over his future this month with a host of clubs chasing his signature.
But Chelsea are the latest big club to have declared themselves interested in the Birmingham shot-stopper.
Other clubs believed to be after Butland include Liverpool, Everton, Southampton and Newcastle with Chelsea now moving in at the front of the queue over a possible deal for the Goalkeeper within the next couple of days.
With financial concerns also worrying Birmingham boss Lee Clark he admits that Butland may have to leave to help solve issues within Birmingham's financial situation.
But Chelsea are the latest big club to have declared themselves interested in the Birmingham shot-stopper.
Other clubs believed to be after Butland include Liverpool, Everton, Southampton and Newcastle with Chelsea now moving in at the front of the queue over a possible deal for the Goalkeeper within the next couple of days.
With financial concerns also worrying Birmingham boss Lee Clark he admits that Butland may have to leave to help solve issues within Birmingham's financial situation.
TURKEY FOR FERDINAND
Anton Ferdinand has finalised a loan move to Turkish side Bursaspor for the remainder of the season.
The centre-back has left after having failed to push into Harry Redknapp's team.
Ferdinand will meet up with fellow Englishman Scott Carson and Stoke's on loan Amercian midfielder Maurice Edu.
The centre-back has left after having failed to push into Harry Redknapp's team.
Ferdinand will meet up with fellow Englishman Scott Carson and Stoke's on loan Amercian midfielder Maurice Edu.
HULSE TO MILLWALL
QPR's Rob Hulse has joined Championship Millwall on loan for the remainder of the season.
Hulse is clearly far down the pecking order at QPR after failing to appear at all during the first half of the season.
Hulse had managed to score 3 goals in 15 appearances for fellow Championship club Charlton in an earlier 3 month loan spell this season.
Millwall have been in the market for a striker ever since losing to of their highly rated strikers Darius Henderson to Nottingham Forest and Chris Wood to Leicester City.
Hulse is clearly far down the pecking order at QPR after failing to appear at all during the first half of the season.
Hulse had managed to score 3 goals in 15 appearances for fellow Championship club Charlton in an earlier 3 month loan spell this season.
Millwall have been in the market for a striker ever since losing to of their highly rated strikers Darius Henderson to Nottingham Forest and Chris Wood to Leicester City.
READING TO HIJACK BLACKMAN MOVE
Crystal Palace's move for Sheffield United striker Nick Blackman could be hijacked by Reading after the Premier league club have decided to make a swoop for the 23-year-old.
Crystal Palace were hoping to bring in the striker but Reading are now hoping to lure Blackman after impressing in the FA Cup at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
Blackman has impressed many this season after arriving from Blackburn in the 2012 summer window.
Crystal Palace were hoping to bring in the striker but Reading are now hoping to lure Blackman after impressing in the FA Cup at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
Blackman has impressed many this season after arriving from Blackburn in the 2012 summer window.
JUVENTUS ENTER RACE FOR BALOTELLI
Juventus have now entered in the race to sign the controversial striker from Manchester City.
The Italian champions enter negotiations with Balotelli even as AC Milan already in talks with the player over a possible move.
Roberto Manicini has been constantly rubbishing speculation throughout the month over Balotelli's possible return to Italy even denying any possibility of a move on Monday morning with the transfer deadline looming ever closer.
All this news over the striker seems to suggest a move is imminent with the deadline on Thursday.
The Italian champions enter negotiations with Balotelli even as AC Milan already in talks with the player over a possible move.
Roberto Manicini has been constantly rubbishing speculation throughout the month over Balotelli's possible return to Italy even denying any possibility of a move on Monday morning with the transfer deadline looming ever closer.
All this news over the striker seems to suggest a move is imminent with the deadline on Thursday.
POGATETZ FINALISES WEST HAM DEAL
Austrian centre-back Emmanuel Pogatetz has joined Premier league West ham from Wolfsburg on loan for the remainder of the season.
Pogatetz who has the ability to be a flexible defender has previously played in English football with Middlesbrough for five seasons.
The 30-year-old is happy with a return to England and expressed his excitement after having been playing in Germany for the last two-and-a-half years.
Pogatetz who has the ability to be a flexible defender has previously played in English football with Middlesbrough for five seasons.
The 30-year-old is happy with a return to England and expressed his excitement after having been playing in Germany for the last two-and-a-half years.
HUTTON LOAN TO MALLORCA
Aston Villa's Alan Hutton is on the verge on signing with the Spanish side Real Mallorca on loan for the remainder on this season.
If he passes his medical the Scottish right-back will complete the move today.
The 19th placed Mallorca will have the option to sign Hutton on a permanent basis in the summer if a deal then could be agreed.
Hutton has fallen out of favour with Paul Lambert and as failed to feature in his first-team squad this season.
If he passes his medical the Scottish right-back will complete the move today.
The 19th placed Mallorca will have the option to sign Hutton on a permanent basis in the summer if a deal then could be agreed.
Hutton has fallen out of favour with Paul Lambert and as failed to feature in his first-team squad this season.
GRAHAM REQUESTS A MOVE
Swansea's Danny Graham has asked those at the club if he would be able to leave during this months window due to personal reasons.
He has not placed a transfer request but he has shown eagerness for a move back to his native north east with Sunderland being linked strongly in a move for the striker.
The Swansea boss Michael Laudrup had confirmed that Swansea had received a previous bid for Graham that had been rejected due the offer not meeting the club's valuation.
He has not placed a transfer request but he has shown eagerness for a move back to his native north east with Sunderland being linked strongly in a move for the striker.
The Swansea boss Michael Laudrup had confirmed that Swansea had received a previous bid for Graham that had been rejected due the offer not meeting the club's valuation.
FER TO EVERTON
Leroy Fer who has recently agreed a move to the Premier league with Everton from Twente has admitted to thoroughly looking forward to his opportunity to testing himself in English football.
Monday was the day of announcement for this surprising big-money move with the deal requiring Everton to part with around £8.6 million for the 23-year-old's servicing.
Fer admitted he was surprised by the deal to England this early in his young career but he is relishing the challenges to come in an Everton shirt.
READING CONFIRM BID FOR INCE
Reading boss Brian McDermott has confirmed that they have made an offer for Blackpool's star winger Tom Ince and are at the stage of waiting for a reply on the possible move.
Ince has also been closely linked to a move back to his boyhood club Liverpool but Reading have placed themselves right in the race for the winger.
Ince has also been closely linked to a move back to his boyhood club Liverpool but Reading have placed themselves right in the race for the winger.
Monday, 28 January 2013
READING VS MANCHESTER UNITED - MATCH REVIEW
1st December 2012
Kick Off- 17:30
In this thrilling game to start the festive month of December the valiant home team put on another competitive display taking the league leaders right to the end but Manchester United came out victorious and with the three points.
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| Wayne Rooney strolling on the left side of the pitch with the play moving down the right during the terrific first half. |
United responded quickly with a thirteenth minute equalizer with Anderson scoring a low shot towards Federici's near post.
Just two minutes later united were awarded a fair penalty with Jay Tabb clattering into Johnny Evans who was facing away from goal with Rooney calmly placing the resulting penalty in the net.
Another goal followed in the nineteenth minute coming from a header hit home by Adam Le Fondre from a Nicky Shorey corner again revealing the frailties within United's defence.
Reading took the lead four minutes later with yet another Shorey corner into the box with the centre-back Sean Morrison successfully challenging Evans in the air to the ball and heading home.
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| Ashley Young taking on the Reading full-back Shawn Cummings during the first half down the left side. |
On the half hour mark United hit an equaliser with Patrice Evra's cut back to an unmarked Rooney in the box for a simple slot home from 10 yards.
Sir Alex Ferguson made the change of Rafael for Chris Smalling with the Brazilian not looking best pleased with being replaced.
At the thirty-fifth minute Rooney created what would be the winning goal setting up Van Persie for a simple sweeping finish.
The second half proved a much more tame affair with a minimal amount of chances created by both sides. Reading did make a late push with another Sean Morrison header being pushed over the bar by Anders Lindegaard and another header placed over from the resulting corner. United managed to see the result out and maintained the lead at the summit of the table while also managing to extend their lead to three points.
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