Shay Given 'set for Fulham transfer as Manchester City eye Scott Loach'
Shay Given is on the verge of joining Fulham on loan after Manchester City decided to move for Watford goalkeeper Scott Loach, according to a report.The Irishman is keen to leave Eastlands after losing his first-team place to Joe Hart, but City boss Roberto Mancini had indicated he was reluctant to sell.
However, it now appears that a pair of deals that would suit both Fulham and City are set to take place before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night.
According to the Mirror, City are lining up a bid for England Under-21s goalkeeper Loach, as they believe he would provide competition for Hart for years to come.
The move would allow them to offload Given without having to worry about cover for Hart.
Fulham manager Mark Hughes, who signed Given during his time in charge at City, wants to bring in the 34-year-old to replace Mark Schwarzer.
The Cottagers are hopeful of completing a season-long loan deal for Given in time to allow them to sell Schwarzer, who is a target for Arsenal.
Fulham's need to sign an experienced goalkeeper became more urgent at the weekend when David Stockdale suffered ankle ligament damage in the 2-2 draw at Blackpool.
Barcelona will sign one final player before the deadline after Zlatan Ibrahimovic's exit to AC Milan, with Man City's Robinho and Valencia's Juan Mata top of their wanted list. IMScouting
Milan Set For Reshuffle As Manchester City's Robinho Edges Closer
Marco Borriello to seek first team football elsewhere as Robinho is expected now or in January...
Milan could be set to swoop for Robinho before the transfer window closes tomorrow. Rossoneriblog reports that Manchester City could be willing to let go of the 26-year old for just €10 million to trim their squad to meet the new limitations set to be introduced this week.
Vicenzo Morabito, the FIFA agent involved in the potential deal, confirmed that Robinho's move to Italy is very possible, "Robinho to Milan is one absolutely feasible negotiation," said Morabito.
"The Brazilian [Robinho] is not in the plans of Manchester City and Milan have a deal that is already in place. It only remains to see if he will arrive now or in January," Moribato explained.
If the samba star arrives it would almost certainly mean the exit door for one of Milan's current forwards, most likely Marco Borriello. The 28-year old was already considering his future after the Rossoneri signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Barcelona.
"Maybe I am leaving. Juve [Juventus]? Don't rule it out, I wil talk with my agent tomorrow," Borriello said.
Manchester City Forward Roque Santa Cruz In Rome For Medical At Lazio
Santa Cruz will complete a deal to the Italian capital before the transfer window shuts...
Manchester City's Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz is closing in on a move to Lazio, as the former Bayern Munich player flies into Rome for a medical. The deal will be a loan move with a view to a permanent deal at the end of the season with the fee reported to be €8 million by TMW.
Santa Cruz has fallen well down the pecking order at Eastlands, as coach Roberto Mancini attempts to offload some of the fringe players in his expensive squad.
The Italian media is suggesting the deal will be completed once all the minor formalities have been ironed out. Agent Antonio Caliendo confirmed that talks had been opened between the two clubs. Despite a disagreement concerning the forward's wages, it finally looks like Santa Cruz will be on his way to the Italian capital.
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Manchester United are preparing a £10m-plus Michael Carrick bid for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell before the transfer deadline at 1800 BST on Tuesday. (The Sun) The Sun
Tottenham will make a late £15m bid for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young and they are willing to offer the likes of Robbie Keane, Jermaine Jenas and Alan Hutton as sweeteners. Daily Express
West Ham have rejected Liverpool's opening £7m offer for Carlton Cole, but are believed to have Brescia targetman Andrea Caracciolo as a back-up. The Sun
Manchester United are monitoring the progress of 22-year-old Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole. Caught Offside
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will launch a last-gasp bid to sign Sevilla's Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano, while moves for Villarreal forward Giuseppe Rossi and AC Milan hitman Klass-Jan Huntelaar remain possibilities. Daily Mirror
Spurs have actually been told by AC Milan to come back with a better offer for Huntelaar after the Italians refused to let him leave on loan. The Dutch striker could cost £11m. The Sun
Harry Redknapp is also in talks with Inter Milan over a move for Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari, 26. IMScouting
Wigan are hoping to finalise a £2m deal for Chelsea striker Franco di Santo, 21, and want Man Utd midfielder Tom Cleverly to join on loan. Daily Mail
The Latics are also expected to offer Bolton £3m for their goalkeeper Ali-al Habsi. (The Times)
West Brom want to sign Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, 27, for £3m before the transfer window. The Sun
The Baggies are also in talks with former Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner over a deal to take him to The Hawthorns. Daily Mail
Sunderland are closing in on a £15m move for Rennes' Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan, who starred for his country at this summer's World Cup. Daily Mirror
Juventus are trying to sign Arsenal left-back Armand Traore, 20, on a year-long loan deal. The Sun
Newcastle are planning a £8m swoop for Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel, who last week hit a hat-trick for Utrecht as they knocked Celtic out of the Europa League. Daily Mirror
Birmingham have been offered Spartak Moscow's 31-year-old captain Martin Jiranek, who can play at centre-back or left-back.Daily Mail
Reading midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is a shock £4.25m target for German side Hoffenheim, the leaders of the Bundesliga. The Royals could use the cash to bid £1m for Leicester striker Matty Fryatt. Daily Mirror
Stoke are preparing a £7m bid for out-of-favour Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas, while Potters boss Tony Pulis is also keen on Portsmouth skipper Marc Wilson, Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega and Middlesbrough defender David Wheater. Daily Mirror
The Potters are also in talks to sign Monaco's Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan. Daily Mail
Blackpool have made a late bid to sign Barnsley's 22-year-old forward Adam Hammill.: Daily Mirror
Bolton boss Owen Coyle are back in the hunt for Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno, 19, as the £5m man is set to leave Benfica on loan. (Daily Mirror)
Derby are favourites to sign West Brom's New Zealand World Cup striker Chris Wood, 18, on loan. The Sun
Sheffield United boss Gary Speed is ready to take Stoke midfielder Michael Tonge, 27, to Bramall Lane. Daily Mirror
OTHER BOLLOX
England coach Fabio Capello faces a defensive crisis ahead of their opening Euro 2012 qualifiers, with Rio Ferdinand and John Terry both missing. Daily Star
But Capello delivered a double snub to Spurs stars Aaron Lennon and Tom Huddlestone as he left them out of his 24-man squad to take on Bulgaria and Switzerland. The Sun
Bayern Munich's Dutch World Cup hero Arjen Robben could be out of action for the rest of the year with the hamstring injury he aggravated in South Africa. The Sun
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has begged Spain not to pick striker Fernando Torres and let him continue his recuperation from a knee injury at Anfield. The Sun
Charles N'Zogbia's £9m move from Wigan to Birmingham collapsed after he asked for an extra £10,000-a-week to take his wages to £50,000-a-week.The Sun
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