Latest Transfer Update at 12-08-11

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Carlos Tevez: Asked to leave Man City
MANCINI: NO TAKERS FOR TEVEZ

Roberto Mancini thinks Carlos Tevez may stay at Manchester City - because nobody wants him.
After a fraught summer, during which Tevez handed in an official transfer request and was unsuccessfully pursued by former club Corinthians, the Argentina striker returned to training on Monday.
It was still anticipated he would leave City before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, with Inter Milan leading the chase.
However, Mancini insists there has been no contact. And with time ticking down, he would welcome the prospect of Tevez staying where he is.
"It is two weeks until the end of the market," said Mancini. "I think it is difficult for him to leave.
"I don't know if he will stay but at the moment, there isn't a team who want to take him.
"I would be happy if he stays."
Mancini has indicated Tevez will not be involved in Monday's Premier League opener with Swansea, whilst fellow countryman Sergio Aguero is only likely to be on the bench as he is also lacking match sharpness.
"Sergio is not ready to play 90 minutes," said the City chief.
Mancini was giving little away over his pursuit of Arsenal's Samir Nasri, although it is believed discussions between the two clubs are taking place.
"I don't know what the situation is," he said.
"We start in the Premier League on Monday and we need to complete our team.
"We hope we can do that very quickly because we need more players."
Mancini did confirm he likes the look of Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci, although it is by no means certain he will make an official approach for the 24-year-old.
"He is a good, young player, who could be an option," he said.
"But there are other players. We need some for the Champions League and others to complete our squad for the Premier League."
Mancini also claimed he regarded Shaun Wright-Phillips, who has been linked with a move to Bolton, as a different case to the rest of his disgruntled squad men, who know they have little chance of getting any meaningful action this season.
Craig Bellamy and Emmanuel Adebayor both fall into that category.
Mancini said of Wright-Phillips: "Shaun is a different situation. I have some good players, who deserve to play but it is not possible for them here. I hope they find a solution.
"But Shaun is a very good guy who did well for us in pre-season."
Mancini did confirm he likes the look of Fiorentina winger Alessio Cerci, although it is by no means certain he will make an official approach for the 24-year-old.
"He is a good, young player, who could be an option," he said.
"But there are other players. We need some for the Champions League and others to complete our squad for the Premier League."
Mancini also claimed he regarded Shaun Wright-Phillips, who has been linked with a move to Bolton, as a different case to the rest of his disgruntled squad men, who know they have little chance of getting any meaningful action this season.
Craig Bellamy and Emmanuel Adebayor both fall into that category.
Mancini said of Wright-Phillips: "Shaun is a different situation.
"I have some good players, who deserve to play but it is not possible for them here. I hope they find a solution.
"But Shaun is a very good guy who did well for us in pre-season."
Mancini is concerned City's failure to get their transfer business done quickly this summer could come back to haunt them.
Although efforts to secure the services of Nasri from Arsenal are continuing, even if the French midfielder signed it would now be too late for him to be involved in the Premier League opener against Swansea.
Despite being labelled the richest club in the world thanks to the wealth of Abu Dhabi-based owner Sheikh Mansour, it was into July before the Blues added to last season's squad with the additions of Gael Clichy from Arsenal and defender Stefan Savic from Partizan Belgrade.
They spent a club-record £38million on Aguero less than three weeks ago, and so far he has not played a game.
With Tevez's future uncertain, it adds up to a chaotic build-up for Mancini
The Italian is acutely aware his side dropped five precious points before the end of August last year, so it is little wonder he is worried at the damaging effect it could have on his team this time around.
"It is not important whether you are the richest club or not," said Mancini.
"The market is difficult. I understand that.
"But when you have your targets, it is important to go very hard.
"It was important to have these players for pre-season because it is there that you prepare for the season. At the moment, we don't have these players.
"I asked and I hope we can have them this week.
"But last year it was the same. In the first three games we lost against Sunderland and drew at Tottenham. That is why it is important to have them before."
Mancini delivered a similar attack before the last season ended, claiming it was the last summer for City to spend big before the new UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations kicked in.
He was incorrect in that assertion, although words are believed to have been exchanged during a summer meeting with chief executive Garry Cook and chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

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Tuncay: Back in the Premier League
BOLTON CONFIRM TUNCAY SIGNING

Bolton have confirmed the signing of Turkey international and former Stoke forward Tuncay Sanli from German side Wolfsburg on a season-long loan, subject to him receiving a work permit.
The 29-year-old left the Britannia Stadium in January after a less-than-satisfactory 18 months, expressing his desire to play in the Bundesliga.
However, he has secured a swift return to England to join Owen Coyle's side.
"I had good talks with the manager and we spoke a lot about football and his ambitions for the club and I wanted to be part of that," said the former Middlesbrough player.
Bolton boss Coyle was pleased to have brought some variety and experience into his side.
"We are delighted to have secured the loan for Tuncay," he said.
"He has great experience added to the proven quality he possesses. We are pleased to have brought him to our club."
If Tuncay's season-long loan deal is a success Bolton have the option to sign him permanently.
He will not be available for Saturday's opening league fixture at Queens Park Rangers as he has not yet received a work permit.

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Steve Kean: Has got his man
BLACKBURN BRING IN BRUNO

Blackburn have announced the signing of Brazilian full-back Bruno Ribeiro.
The defender joins Rovers on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months following a trial with Steve Kean's Lancashire side.
Bruno, 28, has been working with Rovers for much of the summer and travelled to the club's pre-season camp in Austria as well as playing in pre-season games.

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Joel Campbell: Set for Arsenal move
GUNNERS MAKE MOVE FOR CAMPBELL

Arsenal have agreed terms with Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa to sign teenage striker Joel Campbell.
The 19-year-old was in his country's squad for the recent Copa America and the Under-20 World Cup.
The Gunners revealed tonight that the transfer is subject to the completion of "formal agreements and processes".
Manager Arsene Wenger told his club's official website, www.arsenal.com: "Joel Campbell has already shown that he is a player with great ability, and has also performed well on the international stage at a young age.
"We look forward to the formalities of the transfer being completed and working with Joel when he joins us at Arsenal."
Campbell is predominantly left-footed and has made six full international appearances, scoring twice.
He scored on his debut in a 5-0 win over Cuba at this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup, helping his side to the competition's quarter-finals.
Campbell has had two seasons in his native Primera Division, where he played for Deportivo Saprissa and on loan at Puntarenas, making a total of eight league appearances.

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Odemwingie: Wanted by Wigan
WIGAN BID FOR ODEMWINGIE REJECTED

West Brom have rejected an undisclosed bid from Wigan for last season's leading scorer Peter Odemwingie.
Odemwingie scored 15 Barclays Premier League goals in his first campaign with the Baggies and played a major role in them staying in the top flight.
The Nigerian international has been linked with several clubs during the summer and is currently in negotiations over a new contract - but Wigan are the first club to have made an official offer.
Albion's sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth insists the Baggies have no plans to sell Odemwingie who has two years remaining of his current deal.
He said: "This summer, we have made it our number one priority to keep our core players - like Peter - and strengthen the squad around them as we endeavour to firmly establish this club in the Barclays Premier League.
"Peter enjoyed a fantastic first season with us and is a firm favourite with the supporters, with whom he enjoys a great relationship.
"We have no intention of selling Peter and we are a little bit disappointed that Wigan have tabled this offer.
"We spoke to Wigan beforehand and made it clear Peter was not for sale, but they still proceeded to lodge a bid - which has been flatly rejected."
Ashworth confirmed: "We are in discussions with Peter over a new-and-improved deal to reward him for his efforts last season and we are very hopeful these talks will reach a successful conclusion."

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Martinez: Impressed by Nouha Dicko
DICKO SECURES WIGAN MOVE

Wigan have signed 19-year-old winger Nouha Dicko on a three-year deal after a successful trial.
Dicko impressed manager Roberto Martinez in the Latics' pre-season matches against Preston and Villarreal.
He was a free agent after being released by French club Strasbourg because of their financial problems.
Martinez said: "Nouah is a young prospect who came to our attention through our scouting network and he has impressed us whilst on trial.
"The unfortunate situation regarding his former club Strasbourg has meant that he has become available on the market and we feel he has the potential to develop. I am delighted he has agreed to join us."
Dicko added: "I am so happy to join the club and to be given this chance. I need to keep working hard now and try and push for a regular place in the first-team squad."

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Johnson: Has started the season well
Fulham manager Martin Jol is confident Andy Johnson will sign a contract extension within the next month after hailing the striker's return to form.
For the past two years Johnson has failed to justify his £10.5million price tag, scoring just three times each season.
Jol has overseen a transformation in Johnson's fortunes this summer though, with the 30-year-old already finding the net three times during the club's Europa League qualifying campaign.
Jol has been impressed with Johnson and is convinced the hitman is now playing as good as he did when he tried to sign him as Tottenham manager between 2004 and 2007.
Back then Johnson was a regular in the England squad and only just missed out on a place in the 2006 World Cup squad.
Although Jol feels a return to the international fold is probably beyond Johnson, he does reckon the striker is now back to his best and he is therefore determined not to lose him when his contract expires next summer.
"When I was in England before, I was interested in signing him but he was too expensive. He was doing well at Crystal Palace and he looks the same now as he was then," Jol said.
"He's scoring goals, he's getting on the end of things, he's very good at receiving the ball.
"He is a very good second striker. He comes from midfield and he makes runs and stretches defences.
"He is doing two jobs and he is probably the only player in England who can do two jobs in one.
"He is doing very well and that's why the club are in talks with him to extend his contract."
Jol expects Johnson to sign the 12-month extension "within the next month" and is convinced the striker's well-documented injury problems are over.
"He is running like a chicken. I can't see any injuries. He is fit ," said Jol, who revealed on Friday he wants to sign up to two more players before the transfer window closes.
"I'm happy with the squad we have got, if they are fit," he said.
"That is probably not realistic though so that's why we are looking for one or two additions."
One man who Jol is convinced will feature in the England reckoning over the next 12 months is Bobby Zamora.
Zamora missed out on the 2010 World Cup thanks to an Achilles injury which he picked up after helping fire Fulham to the Europa League final.
The former Spurs striker missed a large chunk of last season after breaking his leg and he suffered yet another setback when he broke his hand last month.
Zamora has continued to play while wearing a protective cast and will do so against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Jol admits he will be key to his goal of achieving a top-half finish for the London club this term.
"The most important thing for any team is to have one or two players who can make the difference and he did that for Fulham," Jol added.
"It's not easy to find someone like him. He's a gift. He sees the ball, he can turn, he has good technique. He is a good player.
"I would like to keep him fit. Last year he had a few injury problems but this year I played him three days after (he broke his hand)."
Jol had worried that this weekend's clash at Craven Cottage - his first Premier League match in almost four years - would be called off due to the unrest in London.
With the game now being given the go-ahead, Jol is relishing his return to the English top flight after spending the summer playing Europa League qualifiers.
"We are very happy the game is on," Jol said.
"The main thing was that we wanted to play football."