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Skysports.com looks at today's newspaper speculation

Last updated: 20th August 2008

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We bring you all the football gossip from the national newspapers. Please note that these are the views published in the print media.

Wednesday 20th August

Gunners go for Silvestre - The Sun

Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is on the verge of a shock move to Arsenal, who have hijacked Manchester City's bid for the Frenchman. Should United let the defender join their rivals?

Toffees to nab Tiago - The Sun

Everton are to beat Newcastle United to the loan signing of Juventus midfielder Tiago. Will Tiago be a good addition to the squad?

Healy primed for Black Cats - Daily Star

Newcastle are set to miss out on another signing, with Fulham striker David Healy on his way to Sunderland. Does Healy deserve a chance to prove he can score goals in the Premier League?

Tigers target giant striker - Daily Mail

Hull City are hoping to sign Rapid Vienna forward Stefan Maierhofer, who stands at 6ft 8in. Is he the man to improve Phil Brown's attacking options?

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Comments

Canary 1 (Norwich City fan) says...

Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink was spotted and spoken to at the recent Norwich Vs Blackpool game, and was asked whether he was signing for the club, he replied "no". Yet, he is still staying in a local hotel in Norwich,which all of the new signings and loan players stay at. Norwich play Cardiff away on saturday, so why would he still be in Norwich if he has a game to play at the weekend? I'm not sure whether this is just speculation or whether it is substantial, but I dont think Norwich would be able to afford JFH's wages.

Posted 01:42 18th August 2008

Paul Nield (Rangers fan) says...

Rangers to sign gomis from dundee utd this week for £750k also double swoop for bullard and davis from fulham for £5.5 million plus daniel cousin

Posted 23:07 17th August 2008

David Elliot (Newcastle United fan) says...

Is there any logic to Keegan's management. He moans at the size of his squad, especially defenders, then lets Faye, who didn't do much wrong last season, go for peanuts. Then he tells fans Alan Smith still has a future at SJP when all fans know he is useless. I believe Milner will pressure KK in to a move to Villa, probably at the last minute, when Keegan will have no time to buy a replacement. Do season ticket holders like me think they have been conned into all the pre season talk of major signings?

Posted 11:37 16th August 2008

Wayne Rutter (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

I heard it was Tottenham who pulled out of signing Verdan Corluka and not Man City who pulled the plug due to the fact he played in the Uefa Cup games and spurs only want to strengthen with players eligable for Europe. Berbatov will be done as soon as we agree a fee with Zenit for Arshavin, thats the only hold up with Berbatov's departure, sit tight United fans its all down to the Russians know

Posted 11:35 16th August 2008

Derek Nicholson (Tottenham Hotspur fan) says...

Let's just get this Berbatov transfer saga sorted out. Manchester United are the only team that seem to be interested in him so just accept the money now and move on. I don't think this saga has been handled well by either club and has dragged on for too long. I don't really have a problem with him leaving, he is a great player but he annoyed me a lot last season with his body language and visual and verbal ctiticism of other team members on the field. If things are going well for him he will be good, if not he will sulk and you won't get the best from him. I wish him well and thank him for what he gave to Spurs, but when he goes I am looking forward to seeing Darren Bent get a chance in (hopefully) a new formation.

Posted 11:16 16th August 2008

Alpesh Patel (Liverpool fan) says...

I dont like to sound negative, but sadly this time i am going to have to say that the on going problem at the board will limit the team from making a strong title bid! - we need to get rid of Parry, we need to get rid of the owners!! its upsetting to listern to man utd making a £28m bid for a striker, and not Questioning the value of the player, i am sure if spurs said that we want £40m, if man utd really wanted him then they would pay £40.... and here we are disputing a minor £18m over a world class player!

Posted 10:26 16th August 2008

Pepe Toshack (Rangers fan) says...

Reliable source tells me that gattuso is heading to ibrox for £10million 6 up front and 4 over 3 years, confirmed by my mate who works in gattuso's restraunt in glasgow.

Posted 22:42 15th August 2008

Gordon Mccubbing (Hibernian fan) says...

Rumors that Toronto FC have accepted a $5m offer for Defensive Midfielder Maurice EDU from Rangers. Edu was at the Olympics with the USA team. Problems may arise with the work permit though.

Posted 21:00 15th August 2008

Kevin Black (Sunderland fan) says...

Benni Mcarthey is Sunderland bound!! 9million

Posted 20:14 15th August 2008

Mark Smith (West Ham United fan) says...

i thought west hams chairman wanted to take the club to the next level. to do that you need to put your money into the club he must have seen the trouble we got in when we had so many injuries last season this season looks the same and we have sold so many. ljunberg 6m pay off. why didnt we keep him for 1 more season 52 weeks x 75,000 at least he was a option. what signings have we made berhami yes ok but a striker. i have supported west ham all my life and the club seems filled with false hope. dont say your here owners to build a top side if your not if all this talk is true that curbs has 5 games left who they going to get in. i think if we do lose curbs (i think he deserves a good chance and some money to buy) but if he does go lets get mark hughes / or tony cottie in come on you hammers

Posted 19:19 15th August 2008

Peter Kennedy (Celtic fan) says...

A Reliable Source Has Told Me That Lucas From Liverpool Will Sign For Celtic Next Week In A 6 Million Pound Deal. And Darren Fletcher Will Sign For Rangers For 11 Million Pound

Posted 19:08 15th August 2008

Gary Brower (Manchester United fan) says...

Just Heard from a friend that works right by old Trafford that he saw Berbatov talking to david Gill. Hopefully the deal should go through soon and he will be able to play this weekend. Otherwise United need to look at someone else even the like of Eto maybe if Barcelona some how get Berbatov. Lastly Henry thats a BIG NO he does not suit united at all and worse he played for Arsenal. Keep him at Barca. Come on you REDS the treble is around the corner

Posted 10:35 15th August 2008

Craig Reid (Rangers fan) says...

Rangers set to sign pedro mendes from portsmouth for 3million today and mark bresianio from palermo for 4million pounds some time next week, about time we splashed the cash!!

Posted 09:55 15th August 2008

Paavan Mohindru (Manchester United fan) says...

Berbatov to be a United player by saturday night.

Posted 09:54 15th August 2008

Oliver Keeling (Newcastle United fan) says...

newcastle have confirmed the signing of Coloccini and also confirmed that Gutierrez is available to make his premiership debut against MAn Utd on Sunday

Posted 09:52 15th August 2008

Ojara Micheal (Manchester United fan) says...

why cant fergie buy benzema instead of berbatov,,his age worries me,he will soon expire.

Posted 09:43 15th August 2008

Graeme Bloo (Rangers fan) says...

Peter Lovenkrands had a medical in glasgow yesterday. Will be announced this week. Friend works as a nurse at the hospital in question. Rangers Player Done deal.

Posted 14:28 12th August 2008

William Wise (West Ham United fan) says...

Ive heard West Ham to make a 6 million bid for stephen appiah and 3.5 million bid for almeria star defender Bruno

Posted 14:21 12th August 2008

Marc Randles (Liverpool fan) says...

I think Joe Cole would be a great signing for us, Barry isnt worth 8m nevermind 18m Joe Cole is the final piece of the jigsaw and then the title is FINALLY ours

Posted 14:12 12th August 2008

Daniel King (Crystal Palace fan) says...

If Ipswich sign Healy or Nugent, Alan Lee is coming to Palace.

Posted 14:06 12th August 2008

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