Manchester City will complete a £14.5million deal for FC Porto’s defensive midfielder Fernando this week.

City are also expected to confirm the signing of France right-back Bacary Sagna once his contract at Arsenal officially expires.

DM

Not surprised, since Arsenal seem to have become City's farmer club.

I'm not in the least concerned about him. I think we've had his best, he is somewhat prone to being caught upfield and isn't that good a crosser of the ball. I suspect he's happy earning bucketloads to sit on the bench for a few years; This is his retirement contract.

I'm not expecting much from Sagna either. Still a decent enough RB and will insure Zabaleta doesn't play darn near every minute of every match.

I've seen some talk that Lukaku could be loaned to Atletico Madrid. Makes sense. Strange how it worked out that the two CL finalists have this incestuous relationship.

DP

I've seen some talk that Lukaku could be loaned to Atletico Madrid. Makes sense. Strange how it worked out that the two CL finalists have this incestuous relationship.

???? Not sure ofthe relevance of Real Madrid?

I've seen some talk that Lukaku could be loaned to Atletico Madrid. Makes sense. Strange how it worked out that the two CL finalists have this incestuous relationship.

???? Not sure ofthe relevance of Real Madrid?

Brain fart !

Costa looked good against El Salvador yesterday btw.

Well as far as the transfer window looks it seems Liverpool are streets ahead of everybody else at the moment.

As far as signing, stoke city have made 5, albeit two under 21,s.

Should be news of another one later today, so i have read on some forums.

Villa have jo Cole nad after Ameobi from castle, omfg, what a mess villa are in

Well as far as the transfer window looks it seems Liverpool are streets ahead of everybody else at the moment.

As far as signing, stoke city have made 5, albeit two under 21,s.

Should be news of another one later today, so i have read on some forums.

Villa have jo Cole nad after Ameobi from castle, omfg, what a mess villa are in

villa's two close-season signings so far are senderos from fulham and joe cole. how depressing it must be for villa fans.

Villa's doctor leaves the ground after Smokin' Joe's successful medical

In other news...Remy deal agreed in principle with Spurs. (Source is Goal so don't count your cockerels just yet)

Villa's doctor leaves the ground after Smokin' Joe's successful medical

Haha that could be so true...

Arsenal still trawling for championship players.

The Express reports that Arsenal are ready to launch an £8million bid for Cardiff's David Marshall after missing out on Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas, with former Barcelona star and Liverpool target Victor Valdes also on their radar.

DP

In other news...Remy deal agreed in principle with Spurs. (Source is Goal so don't count your cockerels just yet)

Not exactly a signing to get excited about!

In other news...Remy deal agreed in principle with Spurs. (Source is Goal so don't count your cockerels just yet)

Not exactly a signing to get excited about!

For the price you will pay I think he will actually be a bargain. If he gets good service (Eriksen), he is a very good finisher, especially on the counter.

In other news...Remy deal agreed in principle with Spurs. (Source is Goal so don't count your cockerels just yet)

Not exactly a signing to get excited about!

For the price you will pay I think he will actually be a bargain. If he gets good service (Eriksen), he is a very good finisher, especially on the counter.

agree. better forward than soldado imo. particularly for the premier league.

Roberto Mancini: Galatasaray manager leaves club

Galatasaray have parted company with manager Roberto Mancini.

The former Manchester City boss has left the Turkish side by mutual consent, the club said.

More to follow.

Like Drogba.

Busted flush comes to mind

few places have reported luke shaw to united on a deal of £160k a week. not sure if it's gospel or not yet.

few places have reported luke shaw to united on a deal of £160k a week. not sure if it's gospel or not yet.

Believe it when he's signed mate, can't even trust the broadsheets at this time of year, unfortunately.

I use a well known 'all source' aggregator and it is just soooo annoying weeding out the tripe.

redrus

few places have reported luke shaw to united on a deal of £160k a week. not sure if it's gospel or not yet.

A big offer for Cavani by United being tweeted as well.

few places have reported luke shaw to united on a deal of £160k a week. not sure if it's gospel or not yet.

A big offer for Cavani by United being tweeted as well.

Yeah, and Sepp Blatter's taken the reigns at City...

redrus

few places have reported luke shaw to united on a deal of £160k a week. not sure if it's gospel or not yet.

A big offer for Cavani by United being tweeted as well.

Yeah, and Sepp Blatter's taken the reigns at City...

redrus

That ain't funny Russ.

General Dim Sherwood apparently a top contender for the vacant West Brom job. Relegation beckons.

Ferdinand has signed for Police Utd

Anton that is

Dejan Lovren has handed in a transfer request

^ just done me on that one BB...see LFC thread. Come on Scousehampton

Ferdinand has signed for Police Utd

Anton that is

Bet they now have a military minder at every turnstile

I love the coup (... it says here on my cease and desist order)