Transfer rumours - Summer 2009

[tetsujin1979]

From http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8671_5362926,00.html

Ipswich boss Roy Keane is lining up a £3million swoop for Sunderland trio Paul McShane, Carlos Edwards and Daryl Murphy

[youngirish]

From http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8671_5362926,00.html

Liam Miller, Graham Kavanagh, David Connolly and Ross Wallace are next on his list.

[dr_peepee]

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8671_5362926,00.html

Ipswich boss Roy Keane is lining up a £3million swoop for Sunderland trio Paul McShane, Carlos Edwards and Daryl Murphy.

As someone says on the comments section of the gossip page, at least now he can add ex-sunderland players to his scouting network, to go with ex-ireland teammates, ex Celtic teammates and ex Man U teammates!!!

I know how this reads before I even type it... But I'd heard from someone who met McShanes sister that he's not too fond of Keano after their time at Sunderland.... That is all!

[The Legend]

I know how this reads before I even type it... But I'd heard from someone who met McShanes sister that he's not too fond of Keano after their time at Sunderland.... That is all!

Did she have a ginger minge?

(am i in trouble for this post?)

[Closed Account]

Tottenham Hotspur Eyeing Manchester City's Richard Dunne – Report (http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/350414503?-17912)

[zackmorris]

Harry Arter signs for Woking, Charlton fans seem to think he has the ability to play at a higher level:

http://www.addickted.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=16600

[Paddy Garcia]

Did she have a ginger minge?

(am i in trouble for this post?)

Yes you are. No doubt she has better ball control though.

[tommy_c12000]

Roberto Martinez's first step as Wigan manager could be to sign Hamilton's teenage midfielder James McCarthy. (The Herald)

[eirebhoy]

That would be a great move for McCarthy. Martinez clearly rates him highly and I'm sure would give him an immediate chance in the first team. Apparently he plays beautiful football. I'd love to see him go to Wigan, if Celtic under Coyle is not to be. :)

[tetsujin1979]

Swansea were linked with McCarthy recently, but had to pull out because of the transfer fee, so this could just be the paper putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with 5.
Martinez hasn't even been confirmed as manager yet!

[tetsujin1979]

not a transfer rumour, but Kevin Foley has signed a new 4 year deal with Wolves: http://www.wolves.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1686757,00.html

[eirebhoy]

Swansea were linked with McCarthy recently, but had to pull out because of the transfer fee, so this could just be the paper putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with 5.
Martinez hasn't even been confirmed as manager yet!
It's definitely just paper talk 100% but I do feel Martinez will go for McCarthy whichever club joins.

[tetsujin1979]

New Reading manager admits he may lose Doyle to a Premiership side: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5366130,00.html
Interesting that he mentions Chelsea being interested at one point, I remember that, but dismissed it at the time.

[elroy]

Stoke are set to join the race to sign Manchester City defender Richard Dunne, who is also being tracked by Tottenham.
(Full story: Daily Mail)

The Potters are set to give Liam Lawrence a new deal but have turned down Glenn Whelan's demand for a pay rise.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

[youngirish]

There's no way in hell City are going to sell Dunne, I'll take a chainsaw to my right arm if he leaves in the summer.

I wouldn't be that sure myself. If he doesn't leave this summer I could easily see him going in January. Is this the drink bringing out an emotional side to you after Dunne's performance last night?

[eirebhoy]

I wouldn't be that sure myself. If he doesn't leave this summer I could easily see him going in January.
I think City's defence will be well settled by January. As Giles said, when Dunne plays like he has been for Ireland fingers have to be pointed at Man City for his club form.

[irishfan86]

I watched a fair few of Man City's matches this season, and it's obvious to see that their problem is the midfield.

Dunne lives in two extreme realities- with Ireland, he has a ridiculous amount of midfield support to help with defending- at Man City, they play with 5 attacking players at times, which leaves their defense completely exposed.

I think the arrival of Gareth Barry at City will make them more solid as a team, and thus City fans will have their 3 time player of the season back again.

[tetsujin1979]

Everton linked with 7 million double swoop for Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/83943/Moyes-on-7m-Hunt/
Yes, I know, it's the Star. Still would be fantastic if even half true.

[SunderlandBohs]

Kevin Nolan linked to Hull City.

Just thought I post this in case he signs up for Traps Army:D

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Hunt wants out of Reading: http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_5370701,00.html

[SunderlandBohs]

Mick Mac and Duffer to be reunited.
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrossthewater/news.asp?n=36547

[irishfan86]

Article on SoccerRepublic hinted that McGeady is admired in Italy, with Roma potential suitors.

[Wangball]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/lincoln_city/8091230.stm

Christy Fagan signs for Lincoln

[SunderlandBohs]

Latest transfer news.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is ready to offer £350,000 for Colchester winger Mark Yeates.
(Full story: Daily Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/11/boro-wait-for-yes-on-yeates-115875-21431439//)

Spurs will battle it out with Sunderland and Stoke to sign centre-back Richard Dunne from Manchester City.
(Full story: Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1192195/Sunderland-head-head-Spurs-battle-sign-Manchester-City-defender-Dunne.html)

[drummerboy]

Latest transfer news.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is ready to offer £350,000 for Colchester winger Mark Yeates.
(Full story: Daily Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/11/boro-wait-for-yes-on-yeates-115875-21431439//)

Spurs will battle it out with Sunderland and Stoke to sign centre-back Richard Dunne from Manchester City.
(Full story: Daily Mail) (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1192195/Sunderland-head-head-Spurs-battle-sign-Manchester-City-defender-Dunne.html)

Yeates has an eye for goal but is a bit lightweight. Can't ever see him making the international team.

As regards Dunne, only one winner there. Spurs, especially with his mate Robbie there already.

[SunderlandBohs]

The SAFC per turn down Ipswich according to the Journal.
http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2009/06/11/mcshane-and-murphy-look-set-to-snub-keane-61634-23841232/

[tetsujin1979]

Stephen Hunt linked with Fulham and Birmingham, Kevin Doyle linked with Aston Villa and West Ham: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/fulham-join-birmingham-in-race-to-sign-pound5mrated-hunt-1769339.html

[SunderlandBohs]

Stephen Hunt linked with Fulham and Birmingham, Kevin Doyle linked with Aston Villa and West Ham: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/fulham-join-birmingham-in-race-to-sign-pound5mrated-hunt-1769339.html
Hunt was linked with Everton Tottenham and Sunderland yesterday. Said he wants a new challenge.

[irishfan86]

Hunt was linked with Everton Tottenham and Sunderland yesterday. Said he wants a new challenge.

I could see Everton or Sunderland, but if he went to Spurs I think he'd just become a squad player since they have the likes of Modric who plays on the left (perhaps Redknapp wants to change his system around so that Modric plays in the middle though, so who knows).

[irishultra]

Article on SoccerRepublic hinted that McGeady is admired in Italy, with Roma potential suitors.

Don't tease me :p He's well good enough for Roma imo, and would be a perfect home for him. I honestly don't feel England suits McGeady, he should for himself give it a go in Serie A if he can achieve a move there.

[tetsujin1979]

Mark Hughes admits he could sent Joe Hart out on loan to Birmingham for the season - http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_city/s/1120229_hughes_considering_hart_loan - Not a deal involving an Irish player, I know, but it could mean Colin Doyle moving away from Birmingham next sesaon

[SunderlandBohs]

Burnley have denied speculation linking them to Newcastle winger Damien Duff. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Toure's arrival could signal the departure of Richard Dunne with new Sunderland manager Steve Bruce leading the chase to sign the centre-back. (Daily Star)

Fulham are battling with Everton for the signature of Reading winger Stephen Hunt. (The Times)

Irish rising young management star Pat Fenlon has declared his interest in landing a job in Scotland's top-flight. (Daily Record)

[Wexford Delboy]

http://www.setanta.com/uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/10/PremChampionship-Hunt-on-leaving-Reading/gnid-56552/

hunt not getting a great reaction from fans of everton with regard to his transfer

[irishfan86]

http://www.setanta.com/uk/Articles/Football/2009/06/10/PremChampionship-Hunt-on-leaving-Reading/gnid-56552/

hunt not getting a great reaction from fans of everton with regard to his transfer

Just went over to toffeetalk there and it seems to be mixed opinion.

If I take my green goggles off and look at it from their perspective, they feel that they're just a couple of quality signings away from sneaking into the top four.

And from their perspective, they feel that these players, while it would help them in the depth department (quantitatively), it would not make them better qualitatively.

I can't say I disagree with them to be honest. Is Hunt better than Osman? Much of a muchness for me. Is Doyle better than Yakubu, Saha, and Anichebe? Again, I'm not entirely convinced.

But whatever way you look at it, 7 million pounds for the two of them is great value for money in my view.

[Wexford Delboy]

id have to agree, from an irish perspective id be delighted to see him join a top quality team like everton,but i can totally agree with the everton fans opinion ,would he significantly help them push for a top 4 spot,probably not in fairness.

[irishfan86]

Article on eleven-a-side linking Steven Reid with Fulham. Hodgson is a good manager, but in the grand scheme of things would it be a sideways move?

[irishultra]

I don't know how transfers work or how players engineer moves but if I was Kevin Doyle playing in the second tier of English football and looking at a career move I would be onto my agent and looking at Wolfsburg as a possible move, he would be a perfect replacement for Edin Dzeko, the thing is though writing this it seems so improbbable yet it really shouldn't be. The Premier League overall is probably better than Bundesliga, but teams suitable for Doyle are pretty full up in the Premiership so this would be a great option and also Champions League football.

I mean Marko Pantelic, a pretty top end Bundesliga striker was yesterday linked with Fulham and I'd say thats his level, Wolfsburg would definetly be within Doyles level.

[irishfan86]

Doyle doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to ask for a transfer unless he was seriously wronged or something.

As for transfer news, I see Sunderland are going in for Robbie Keane :rolleyes:

[tetsujin1979]

David Forde linked with Wigan, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/12/clubs-queue-up-for-forde-115875-21434243/

[tetsujin1979]

Interview with Christy Fagan in today's Irish Times, talks about the Hoddle Academy, and signing for Lincoln. Can't find it online though.

[irishultra]

Stephen Kelly in talks with Fulham apparently. Would be a superb move, Hodgson obviously sees something in him, its easy to foget the season before last he was very consistant for Birmingham playing every minute of the season, then he got injured and was unable to force his way into the team. Its like Colin Doyle, Birmingham fans I talk to think he's a very very good keeper.

[irishfan86]

Stephen Kelly in talks with Fulham apparently. Would be a superb move, Hodgson obviously sees something in him, its easy to foget the season before last he was very consistant for Birmingham playing every minute of the season, then he got injured and was unable to force his way into the team. Its like Colin Doyle, Birmingham fans I talk to think he's a very very good keeper.

I had very high hopes for Kelly, as he was probably Birmingham's best defender in their relegation season, but as you say injury has slowed him down.

It's unfortunate that he was selected for the Georgia game because he was nowhere near match sharp, even if he was fit again.

That said, if he gets a good pre-season under his belt, and manages to get Premiership football somewhere, he could put himself in contention for a full-back slot with us.

[dr_peepee]

Kelly was linked with Fulham at the start of last season too...

I think the Birmingham thing was a falling out with Alex McLeish though.

[dr_peepee]

Mark Yeates linked with Boro...

[SunderlandBohs]

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is closing on Manchester City defender Richard Dunne. (The Northern Echo)

Antohony Stokes has emerged as a potential target for Hibernian, now under the management of former Falkirk boss John Hughes. (Sunderland Echo)

[prince20]

Mark Yeates linked with Boro...

My information tells me that he done a medical with Boro last week and is signed

[tetsujin1979]

Antohony Stokes has emerged as a potential target for Hibernian, now under the management of former Falkirk boss John Hughes. (Sunderland Echo)
Was Hughes in charge of Falkirk when Stokes was there?

[SunderlandBohs]

Was Hughes in charge of Falkirk when Stokes was there?
The very fella. It's reckon it could be for £300,000. Depends on the sale of Steven Flecther.

[Wexford Delboy]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5382206,00.html
more on yeates move

[irishultra]

The 'next Gasgoigne' according to Jol.