The one-stop shop for all today's news and gossip from the transfer market.
Man Utd in surprise move for Owen...VARIOUS: Manchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports. Owen's Newcastle contract lapsed on July 1 but although the former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker apparently remained eager to stay in the Barclays Premier League, it appeared only the likes of Stoke and Hull were ready to make a concrete offer.
Read more......and Fergie eyes Brazilian strikerDAILY MIRROR: Manchester United are also poised to make a £16million swoop for Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano after missing out on Karim Benzema. Benzema's £32m move to Real Madrid meant United chief Sir Alex Ferguson had to rethink his targets to replace outgoing Carlos Tevez.
Read more...Man City have bid for John Terry knocked backVARIOUS: Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry. The size of the offer made by City was not revealed in a statement from the Blues this morning, however, the south-west London club sought to end any further interest saying they would "not entertain any conversation on the subject".
Read more...Celtic show the door to Hartley and Vennegoor of HesselinkTHE SCOTSMAN: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Paul Hartley have become the first casualties of the Tony Mowbray era at Celtic after being allowed to leave the club.
Read more...Laszlo adds Feeney to his wish listTHE SCOTSMAN: Hearts have entered the race to sign Cardiff striker Warren Feeney after his proposed move to Leeds United collapsed. The Northern Ireland international striker, 28, has held contract negotiations with United – where he started his career as a trainee – but they have broken down.
Read more...Aaron back at Gers after snubbing SpainTHE SCOTSMAN: Spanish youngster Aaron will be back at Rangers next season after rejecting the opportunity to return to Valencia. The 20-year-old's time in Glasgow appeared to be over after reports suggested he was set to cut short his loan deal and return to Spain.
Read more...Killie set to land keeper RobinsonTHE SCOTSMAN: Kilmarnock have agreed terms with former Rangers goalkeeper Lee Robinson. Robinson will sign a one-year deal, with the option of an additional year, next week subject to passing a medical.
Read more...McDougall pays for own transferTHE SCOTSMAN: New Dunfermline signing Steven McDougall has revealed he paid his own transfer fee to seal his move to the Pars. The 23-year-old took the unusual step after a row over compensation with former club Airdrie United threatened to scupper the switch.
Read more...
•
Subscribe to the Rumour Mill RSS feed•
Follow our football coverage on Twitter
The full article contains 467 words and appears in scotsman.com newspaper.
