Latest Transfer Update at 20-06-2012

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Victor Moses: Has been made a 'very good offer'

WIGAN OFFER TO DOUBLE MOSES' WAGES

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims they have offered to double Victor Moses' wages but the winger already believes he is available to the highest bidder.
The Latics owner has expressed his concern over the influence the 21-year-old's agent has over the player but the Nigeria international has hinted he could be on his way if the right offer comes in.
Whelan accused Chelsea of "taking the Mickey" with their reported offer of £3million for Moses on Tuesday, whose current deal expires next summer.


"We've made him a very good offer - involving a doubling of his wages - over the next three years," Whelan told the Evening Post.
"It's down to whether the lad himself listens to sense, or whether he listens to his agent.
"The player has to realise that it's his future we're talking about not his agent's.
"Agents want cash out of players, that's all, whereas we want the lad to realise his potential and reach the highest level he can.
"If we have to sell him, we will do so reluctantly - but not for the money that is currently on the table."
Moses, who was on international duty earlier this month, is already thinking about his future.
"Now that am done with the national team, my attention would switch to the transfer window," he told MTNFootball.com
"I have heard a lot of offers are on the table. First of all Wigan have the final say but for me the highest bidder would take the day but right now I am still a DW faithful."


Whelan is keen to keep the winger, signed from Crystal Palace for £2.5million in January 2010, at the DW Stadium for a while longer as he believes the player is developing well under manager Roberto Martinez.
"I personally have told Victor he requires another 12 months minimum under Roberto's guidance before he thinks about moving to a top club," the chairman added.
"He has come on so much in the last two years - and that is purely down to Roberto's help.
"I told him when he signed for Wigan that we'd let him go when the time was right and a big club came in for him.
"In my opinion he's not quite ready for that yet, but another year working with Roberto and he might be."

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Stevan Jovetic: Has been linked with Chelsea

JOVETIC NOT LEAVING - FIORENTINA

Fiorentina have insisted the club's leading striker Stevan Jovetic - a reported target for Chelsea - will remain at the club.
Jovetic has been strongly linked with a move away from Florence this summer, with reports in Italy claiming that Chelsea are preparing to bid £20million for the Montenegro international.


A statement from the club read: "In relation to the stories published in the press regarding Stevan Jovetic, Fiorentina owner Andrea Della Valle reiterates that the player is not on the market."
Chelsea were reportedly keen to sign Jovetic in January, but no agreement was reached with the Serie A club.
The 22-year-old is under contract with the Tuscan outfit until June 2016.
Jovetic, who joined Fiorentina from Partizan in 2008, scored 14 league goals in 27 league appearances for the Viola last season.

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Green: Joins Leeds

LEEDS SWOOP FOR GREEN

Paul Green has become Leeds United's third summer signing after agreeing a two-year deal following a free transfer from Derby.
The Republic of Ireland international, who joined Derby from Doncaster in 2008, will join new boys Adam Drury and Jason Pearce when he formally joins up with the club on July 1.
The 29-year-old midfielder came on as a substitute in the Euro 2012 game against Spain last week and made over 140 appearances for Derby following a four-year spell at Pride Park.


Warnock said: "Paul is another player I've been after for a long time, but obviously he was called up by Ireland for the European Championships so we've had to be a bit patient.
"I've seen him grow from his days at Doncaster and I'm delighted to have him here.
"I've always thought that he is a player who can create goals as well as score them, and he has just the type of attitude we need at Elland Road."

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Louis Saha: Backed Blanc to stay with France

SAHA WANTS BLANC TO STICK WITH FRANCE

Louis Saha is hoping Laurent Blanc stays as France coach beyond Euro 2012 despite being strongly linked with the vacant position at Tottenham.
Former Manchester United defender and Bordeaux boss Blanc is thought to be one of the leading contenders for the White Hart Lane job along with Andre Villas-Boas.
But former Spurs striker Saha is keen for Blanc to remain in charge of Les Bleus beyond the European Championship.
"He's a top manager," Saha told TalkSport.
"He'll always have interest. I can imagine him being in the Premier League because of his experience.
"I want him to stay in the job for France because he has been doing a terrific job so I wouldn't like him to go to the Premier League yet."


Blanc has transformed France's fortunes after taking charge of his national team following their disastrous 2010 World Cup campaign.
France were unbeaten in 23 matches before their defeat to Sweden on Tuesday night but they have qualified for a quarter-final against Spain.
Saha believes Blanc has the tactical nous to combat the world and European champions.
"It was quite an achievement to qualify for a big game against Spain. It feels like a great achievement," Saha said.
"Technically and tactically we have to be in top form and the manager has to have a big role in that.
"Physically you can be closer to the Spanish players. You have to find the right formation and I believe Laurent Blanc will definitely change his formation.
"The expectation was to play a better style of football after the World Cup in 2010.

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Heurelho Gomes: Wants first team football

GOMES - THINGS HAVE CHANGED AT SPURS

Heurelho Gomes admits his situation at Tottenham Hotspur has changed following Harry Redknapp's departure after previously being 'desperate' to leave.
The Brazilian goalkeeper was replaced as Spurs' first choice by Brad Friedel last season and he did not make a Premier League appearance during the 2011/12 campaign.
He was linked with a return to former club PSV Eindhoven and the 31-year-old was ready to end his four-year spell at White Hart Lane.
However, after Redknapp left his position as manager last week, Gomes is waiting to see what develops regarding his future.


"It was a very hard season, I was desperate to leave," Gomes told Arena Sportv. "Now things have changed as the manager left last week."
Gomes remains keen to force his way back into the Brazil national team, but accepts he needs to be playing regular first-team football to fulfil his aim.
He added: "I want to return to the national team but I have to play first.
"Once I'm playing again, my focus will be on returning to the national team. I know how good it is to be there.
"Of course, they are rejuvenating the national team, but I'm only 31, which is a good age. I'll do very well this season."