Notable arrivals: El Hadji Diouf (Bolton), Nick Colgan (Ipswich), Teemu Tainio (Tottenham), Pascal Chimbonda (Tottenham). Possibilities: Steed Malbranque and Younes Kaboul (Tottenham)
Notable departures: Andrew Cole (Nottingham Forest). Possible: Marton Gulop (Stoke City)
Anton Ferdinand is not done being chased with Sunderland and Newcastle both being linked with a move for the 23-year-old defender. The Black Cats are said to be ready to offer £7 million which could be topped by the Magpies.
West Ham winger Luis Boa Morte could be on the radar for a move to the Stadium of Light. Reports have Roy Keane ready to pay £3m for the Portugal star.
Reported target Madjid Bougherra is visiting West Brom to discuss personal terms to complete a move from Charlton Athletic.
Roy Keane is looking back to Manchester United again as the Black Cats boss has restated his interest in Louis Saha. The French striker would provide cover for injured forward Kenwyne Jones but the price for him is too steep at this time.
If Younes Kaboul and Steed Malbranque are going to sign with the Black Cats – they’re going to do it soon as Keane has given the Spurs duo 24 hours to figure out if they want to come to the Stadium of Light.
Stoke City have agreed to a deal for goalkeeper Marton Fulop and now a move is in the 25-year-old’s hands. Keane has also given a 24-hour deadline for the keeper to decide where he wants to play next season.
Stewart Downing is still not for sale. Gareth Southgate has said it yet again. Aston Villa, Liverpool, Spurs and Sunderland have all been mentioned with the winger.
Dickson Etuhu should have an official bid from Rangers in the next 48 hours.
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