Luka Modric to Manchester United?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on February 20th, 2011

It always seems to happen these days that Spurs has a good result and the following weekend a newspaper will print that one of our players is wanted by one of the ‘big clubs’.

Sunday saw the News of the World report that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants Luka Modric to replace Paul Scholes and are going to bid £35m.

Whether it’s true or not, I find it irritating, perhaps even more so because Manchester United are involved. We all saw how they lured Dimitar Berbatov to Old Trafford, and one wonders whether this is the beginning of another campaign to take one of our top players.

Luka has been brilliant during his time at Spurs, he’s such a joy to watch, and I for one hope his head doesn’t get turned by United.

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Spurs missed out of Zaragoza forward?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on September 2nd, 2008

According to Marca, Spurs yesterday missed out Real Zaragoza striker Sergio Garcia.

The Spaniard apparently rejected a better deal at Spurs in favour of joining Real Betis.

Betis are reportedly paying more than £8m for the 25-year old.

Garcia’s team-mate at Zaragoza, Diego Milito, had also been linked with moving to Tottenham, however the Argentine opted to re-join Genoa.

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Dimitar Berbatov transfer news

Posted by Stevio in Rumours, Transfers on September 1st, 2008

00:35 – Dimitar Berbatov signs for Manchester United with Fraizer Campbell joining Spurs on loan.

00:33 – The striker leaves Old Trafford – no official confirmation on signing.

22:01 – Berbatov completes medical and arrives at Old Trafford.

19:03 – Sky Sports News report that Berbatov is under-going a medical at a South Manchester hospital.

17:35 – Sky Sports News now reporting that no permission from Spurs for Dimitar Berbatov to speak to Manchester United.

17:13 – No bid from Real Madrid says Guillem Balague via a source at the Spanish club.

17:01 – Sky Sports News now reporting that Spurs have given Manchester United permission to speak to Dimitar Berbatov, however, they say no bid has been made.

16:50 – Real Madrid could rival Manchester United and Manchester City with a staggering £36m bid for Berbatov, says reports from Spain.

16:43 – According to Sky Sports News, Berbatov now in talks with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Carrington.

16:06 – A new development, Dimitar Berbatov is reported by Sky Sports News to be in a car with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on route to United’s Carrington training ground. Whether this is true is unknown.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed that his club have agreed a fee to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Dimitar Berbatov.

The Welshman told Sky Sports News: “We’re going to try and bring good players to the club and it’s a notice of our intent and we’ll try hard to get him if we can. But obviously we’re in the market place for top players now, so that’s what we’re looking to do.”

He added: “We’ve made an offer and I think it’s agreed between ourselves and Tottenham and really it’s about the boy making a decision I think.”

He went on to say he hopes to meet the Bulgarian at some point today.

The bid is reported to over £30m.

Earlier it was said that Berbatov was flying to Manchester.

Manchester United striker Louis Saha has completed his move to Everton. Question is, how will United react to City’s bid for Berbatov? Will they make a rival bid for Berbatov or look elsewhere?

More news as it comes in.

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Corluka in, Berbatov to Manchester City?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours, Transfers on September 1st, 2008

It’s transfer deadline day and loads of movement happening.

Firstly, Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka has finally joined Spurs. He’s cost £8.5m and has signed a six-year deal.

The Croatian told his new club’s official website: “I am delighted to be here because I am coming to a big club with great players, great ambition and also my best friend [Luka Modric] is here so it is a very happy day for me.”

Sky Sports News are reporting that Dimitar Berbatov is subject of a ‘British transfer record’ bid from Manchester City. City, are in the process of being taken over by a United Arab Emirates investment company.

There’s plenty of other rumours like Diego Milito joining Spurs from Real Zaragoza. We certainly need another striker, especially if Berbatov goes.

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BBC Sport understands…

Posted by Stevio in England, Rumours on August 18th, 2008

According to BBC Sport, they ‘understand’ that Spurs have decided to end their interest in Russian international Andrei Arshavin.

The midfielder’s club, Zenit St Petersburg, had said they’d lowered their asking price, however, they soon denied this.

The BBC also say Spurs are not interested in signing Newcastle United striker Michael Owen.

Meanwhile, Jermaine Jenas has been called up by England. He replaces the injured Michael Carrick.

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Berbatov puts in transfer request?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on August 16th, 2008

According to The Sun newspaper, Dimitar Berbatov has asked for a transfer.

A reported close friend of the striker’s told the newspaper: “Dimi’s decided to put in a transfer request.

“He can’t wait to go to Old Trafford and play for United.

“He feels he behaved professionally throughout this period.

“He has never spoken publicly on the situation out of respect for Tottenham.

“But he does not want to miss out on the start of United’s season and he feels that was his only option left.”

The Sun also report that Berbatov will be a substitute for the match at Middlesbrough.

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Valencia president says Villa stays

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on July 26th, 2008

Valencia’s new president, Vicente Soriano, says no big names players – including David Villa – will be leaving the Spanish club.

Soriano told AS: “I refuse to sell any essential player from this squad.

“Those clubs can keep their hands in their pockets. Valencia is not a spot for fishing where clubs can come and take our players.

“I assure you no star players are leaving here. Very soon we will be back among the elite in Europe.”

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Agent tells Spurs to bid for Valencia striker

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on July 26th, 2008

The agent of David Villa says the striker’s club Valencia would consider a bid from Spurs.

Agrent Jose Luis Tamargo told The Guardian: “Many clubs have contacted me about the chances of a player who is guaranteed to score goals in England. But I am convinced if Spurs present an offer, Valencia will study the subject.”

He added: “David likes London and likes how Tottenham play with Juande Ramos. This is a club that excites him.”

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Spurs striker set to join Liverpool?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on July 25th, 2008

Following Robbie Keane’s absence in the 1-1 friendly draw with Hercules yesterday, the press are reporting that the Irish international will soon be joining Liverpool.

The Times says we’ll get £18m for the 28-year-old, while The Sun report £20m.

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Keane set to complete Liverpool switch?

Posted by Stevio in Rumours on July 23rd, 2008

According to The Sun, Tottenham striker Robbie Keane could be set to complete his move to Liverpool.

Reds manager Rafael Benitez has said: “We are working very hard on transfers and maybe we will be able to do something tomorrow.”

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