Latest transfer news

Latest transfer news

Tuesday - and the day after TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY - brought to you by Virgin Media Sport. see how Monday's drama unfolded and keep up to date with the latest news throughout the day as we come to terms with the latest developments - and SHARE YOUR VIEWS at the foot of the page


A good move for Robinho? Would he have been better off at Chelsea? Did he have a choice in the matter? Have your say below

Dimitar Berbatov says "Joining United is a dream come true. I look forward to playing my part in helping this club win more honours." Do you think Berbatov will make a big difference to United? Do you think he has betrayed Tottenham? Have your say at the bottom of the page.

Paul from Essex says: "Who cares about berbatov, he clearly had no honour towards tottenham in the first place otherwise there wouldnt be so much media about him wanting to leave."

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00:40 - CONFIRMED: Berbatov to United has finally happened! Phew what a saga! And what a mouth watering prospect for United fans. He will wear the number 9 shirt. Tottenham have dropped the threat of complaining to the Premier League over the transfer and Frazier Campbell has gone the other way on loan to Spurs. Join us for a further round up of all Monday’s transfers later on Tuesday morning.

Don't forget, you can take a good look at Monday's big signings in pictures here - now with added Robinho and Dimitar Berbatov!

Watch yesterday's transfer drama

00:10 We are still awaiting final confirmation from Old Trafford that Dimitar Berbatov is a Man Utd player. Tiring work this!

23:31 - CONFIRMED: Robinho to City!! Real Madrid confirm that they have concluded a deal for the Brazilian to go to Man City for £32.5 million. WOW what a coup!

23:15 - CONFIRMED: George McCartney to Sunderland not a huge one given current developments but the Black Cats wrap up the signing of their former left back from West Ham.

22:53 - CONFIRMED: Daniel Cousin to Hull is a done deal - the Rangers striker is on his way.

22:51 With just over an hour to go, reports are in that Tottenham may still sign Frazier Campbell as part of the Berbatov deal.

22:45 The news is through that Berbatov is a Manchester United player - according to a leading sports television show.

22:30 Pictures have come through of Berbatov shaking hands with Alex Ferguson and David Gill. Done deal?

22:05 Robinho to Man City!! We hear on television that a deal has been agreed for Robinho to join City for 40 million Euros! It's almost definite and City fans have been through a real rollercoaster! Chelsea fans will not be so happy!

22:00 With two hours remaining, the Berbatov saga continues. The Bulgarian has had his medical at Old Trafford without Tottenham's permission. The way things are going, Man City will be too late to conclude a deal if United's bid breaks down. It would be lose, lose, lose for all three parties!

21:37 BREAKING NEWS - Berbatov to United? The Bulgarian has arrived at Old Trafford and been greeted by a smiling chief executive David Gill, according to reports. Stay with us for the latest.

21:29 This isn't the last time we've said this but... Manchester United are clear favourites to sign Dimitar Berbatov after the Bulgarian striker earlier completed a medical with the club. Chief executive David Gill, manager Sir Alex Ferguson and legal expert Maurice Watkins are currently trying to find a way to bridge a £5 million gap in their offer compared to Tottenham's asking price.

21:16 Stoke have signed Danny Higginbotham from Sunderland on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, the club have announced on their website.

21:00 THREE HOURS TO GO - Still persistent reports linking Robinho with Manchester City.

20:53 In Aston Villa news, the club has been linked with Emile Heskey. Considering Martin O'Neill's history with Heskey at Leicester City - a deal looks like a good bet.

20:52 Stoke expect to tie up the signing of Danny Higginbotham in the next few minutes. More details as soon as they come to hand.

20:43 All gone fairly quiet for now - in the meantime, why not review our top ten of last season's worst transfers? Stick with us and you won't miss a thing - plenty sure to happen in the next 3.25 hours.

20:29 nick from oxford says: "arsenal need to spend some big money today." Who would you like to see the Gunners sign in the next 3.5 hours, Nick? I think Xabi Alonso would be a good start.

20:26 In SPL news, Derek Riordan returned to Hibernian tonight as his unhappy spell at Celtic finally came to an end. The one-time Scotland international is now back at the club where he made his name after signing a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

20:00 FOUR HOURS LEFT and guess who's been linked with Manchester City? Why it's Robinho of course.

19:55 Reports that left back George McCartney is leaving West Ham to join his former club Sunderland. Who isn't joining the Black Cats this season?

19:52 Andrei Arshavin will not be sold this transfer window, according to Zenit St Petersburg.

19:47 Recapping on 2007-08, who do you think were the best buys of the season? Will Deco be remembered as the Santa Cruz of 2008-09? PA lists Amr Zaki, Jonas Gutierrez, El-Hadji Diouf and Carlos Villanueva as the other shrewd buys of the season so far.

19:45 One of our users on the boards below says: "This Berbatov deal is just getting boring now. A player of his skill and personality does not deserve this much media coverage." I'm sure plenty would agree.

19:31 Dave from Stoke City says Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham is having a medical at the club right now - what do you think of that signing, Stoke fans?

19:28 The Robinho deal is still alive, according to Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon. That should make a few Blues fans happy.

19:17 In other news, Joey Barton has arrived at St James's Park to discuss his future with Kevin Keegan, while Villa manager Martin O'Neill has turned his attention to Reading striker Kevin Doyle.

19:12 Stoke have reportedly matched the fee required by Liverpool for Jermaine Pennant - but the winger has told the Reds he doesn't want to join the Premier League newcomers.

19:10 Switzerland international Gokhan Inler has signed a contract extension with Udinese, ending speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal. The 24-year-old is now tied to the Serie A club until the end of the 2012/13 campaign, the club confirmed.

18:53 As we wait for more news from Manchester, who do you think are Sir Alex's greatest ever signings? Will Dimitar Berbatov join this list?

18:46 Arsenal have been awfully quiet today - anyone know something we don't?

18:39 PA report that Manchester United are winning the battle to sign Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham. News that Berbatov was having a medical with United in Manchester has fuelled the belief that United were about to get their man.

18:28 Don't forget, you can take a good look at today’s big signings in pictures here - now with added Albert Riera.

18:20 Rachel from Dudley says: "Just got in from work - any Aston Villa news?" Not yet Rachel but we'll keep you posted. Your mob look in pretty decent shape anyway, don't you think?

17:50 Will Joey Barton still be a Newcastle United player in six hours' time? Reports are that a top ten Premier League club has made an offer.

17:46 - CONFIRMED: Liverpool have completed the signing of of Espanyol midfielder Albert Riera after Steve Finnan went in the opposite direction.

17:40 Real Madrid's alleged bid for Berbatov is nonsense, according to latest media reports. But who know what to believe after the events of the last couple of hours?

17:20 Ben from Manc says "Any news on robinho?" Well if Berbatov goes to Real Madrid, maybe he'll be on the way out after all?

17:16 Scott from Newtownabbey says: "Is anyone else getting the feeling that Man City are trying to be Real Madrid?" It's certainly spiced things up a bit - here was I expecting a quiet evening!

17:09 Manchester City have reportedly made offers for Valencia's David Villa and Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez as part of their audacious masterplan to win the Premier League and Champions League within the next three years. You heard it here first.

17:02 Commenting on Berbatov to Real Madrid reports, Ben from Manc says: "how did u hear about this moderator!? im watching sky sports news and nothing there yet...maybe you beat them to it." Keep watching Ben, you will see reports about it very soon.

16:49 BREAKING NEWS: Real Madrid to bid £36.5 million for Berbatov. This is turning into quite an evening!

16:44 While you wait for the latest development, take a look at our gallery of Premier League disaster transfers.

16:43 Reports that Liverpool's Ukrainian striker Andriy Voronin will join Hertha Berlin on a season-long loan deal. What do you Reds fans make of that?

16:31 Alan from Salisbury says "Berbatov will land up at MAN.U-as he wants to play champions league". I'm inclined to agree, why would he swap one mid-table club for another?

Lee from Telford says Thierry Henry has been sighted in Manchester. According to reports on other boards, so has Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Baseless rumours? Or is this Fergie's contingency plan coming into play?

16:20 -The latest news is that Steve Finnan has signed for Espanyol. The Liverpool full-back will join the Spanish club on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Walter from Islington says: "Robinho has just been spotted in a branch of IKEA near Knightsbridge." Ah yes, Robinho! Remember him? It’s easy to get caught up in all this Berbiemania...

15:48 -Gone a little quiet for a while... Joe Ledley will NOT be joining Stoke, and in other news, Bristol City have bought Ebbsfleet's 19-year-old John Akinde, the player whose sale was decided by the Myfootballclub fans in an online poll.

Keith from Telford says: " Spurs Fan - I hope he goes to Manc Citah"Well, Keith, I too am a Spurs and to be honest I’d rather he went to the Blues than shored up United’s attack, even though City are probably more on Spurs’s level!

15:02 - Stoke City have made a £5m bid for Cardiff and Wales midfielder Joe Ledley - can the hard-up Welsh side really turn that kind of money down?

15:01 - SPURS ACCEPT BERBATOV BID FROM MANCHESTER.......CITY!

Take a good look at today’s big signings in pictures here.

14:50 - BERBATOV IS TO MEET MARK HUGHES! This can surely only mean one thing.. are City going to snatch the moody Bulgarian from United's grip? But I thought Berbie wanted Champions League football...

Scott from Newtownabbey says: "Mark Hughes is out playing golf, so i cant see the berbatov to man city being true"

14:10 - News wires appear to suggest Berbatov WILL sign for United at some stage before midnight...but those rumours linking him to newly-minted and Thaksin-free Manchester City will not go away.

13:54 - CONFIRMED: Wolves have strengthened their promotion push by signing Norwich skipper Jason Shackell.


13:45: - no news yet about Berbie's wherabouts. Henrik Larsson - now, he may be 87 now but he's still a wanted man, with Fulham and Everton both linked with him.

12:50 - Berbatov to Manchester - but to City rather than United??? That's what some are suggesting...one well-known rolling TV station that shall remain unnamed says City have made a bid in excess of £30m...

ben from manc says: "berbatov having medical at manchester...city! breaking news!" - oh really?

12:35 - CONFIRMED: Newcastle have grabbed midfielder Ignacio Gonzalez from Valencia on a year's loan - and as Ben from Manc helpfully points out below, Liverpool have snapped up young striker Vitor Flora.

Watch the news break on SETANTA SPORTS NEWS

12:23 - Albert Riera looks set to leave Espanyol and join Liverpool today, lucky lad.


11:41 - CONFIRMED: Portsmouth have signed Algerian left-back Nadir Belhadj from French club Lens.


11:02 - Whither Robinho? He's in London at this moment, according to reports...

11:00 - Hull City may get Campbell, and they may get Seol Ki-Hyeon from Fulham too if they get their way.

Mathew from Port Talbot says: "man u will get berbatov,thay wouldnt have sold saha otherwise"

10:32 - Newcastle are on the brink of a £7.5m deal with Deportivo La Coruna for striker Xisco.

10:29 - All manner of if and buts up north: A deal for Frazier Campbell has been agreed between Man Utd and Hull, though it had been though that he would be a makeweight in any deal with Spurs for Berbatov.

10:12 - West Brom are on the point of agreeing a deal with AZ Alkmaar for defender Ryan Donk.

10:03 - CONFIRMED: Vedran Corluka to Tottenham is a done deal - the Croatian had thrown his Manchester City shirt to the fans after the 3-0 victory at Sunderland on Sunday, always a sure sign that a player is on his way.

9:51 - CONFIRMED: Hardly a surprise, but Roman Pavlyuchenko has now formally signed for Tottenham after flying in to London over the weekend.

Dimitar Berbatov? Gareth Barry? Frazier Campbell? Andrei Arshavin? Vedran Corluka?

Just a few of the names that could well be changing clubs today - watch this space, and add your comments at the foot of this page.

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  1.  
    villatilildie from midlands says:
    Dec 27, 13:28

    mon has a shopping list and these are targeting the following santa cruz or **** or zacki or heskey or cisse also upson and arteta or cahill

  2.  
    mark from cov says:
    Sep 11, 12:15

    Who gives a sh#t about man city ,the is only one sky blue army, come on coventry come on you sky blues.

  3.  
    billy from belfast says:
    Sep 7, 21:47

    i am a city fan,right now i think we have a half decent team its good to get a world class player like robinho but dnot let this new found wealth go to our heads.mark knows who he needs leave him to it,this could as other people have said backfire on us lets keep it real and remember the only thing that matters is the club & supporters.cool heads needed.bluemoon

  4.  
    ollie from coventry says:
    Sep 7, 16:55

    bervatof wont get in the unt team ahead of rooney and teves

  5.  
    Graeme from Belfast says:
    Sep 7, 15:10

    on the matter of man city, they may have all the money in the world nd they may buy all the best players but you could buy all the best players in the world and win nothing, cuz they have 2 play well together as a team and not a group of individual superstars.

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