Juventus shows interested in former Liverpool target Kevin Kuranyi

Widespread reports in Italy have confirmed that Juventus are close to signing Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi.

The 28-year-old striker is out of contract at the end of the season and Corriere dell Serra claim that Liverpool came close to signing Kuranyi during the January transfer window.

Fellow Italian newspaper Tuttosport adds that Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is a huge admirer of Kuranyi and his arrival in Turin could be an indicator that the Spaniard will take over in the summer.

Kuranyi has scored 12 goals in 23 appearances for Schalke in 2009/2010, he has also chipped in with five assists.

The arrival of Kuranyi at Juventus does not signal the end of Juventus’ chase for Brazil forward Adriano , according to reports.

source: IMScouting.com

Liverpool have signed QPR's Raheem Sterling

Liverpool have signed highly rated England youth international Raheem Sterling from Championship site Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.

The 15-year-old midfielder, who had also interested Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham, will join the club’s academy in Kirkby.

“The success of our academy is vital to our future progress,” said Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow.

“We have made clear that we will invest in outstanding young talent.”

source: BBC Sport

Sunderland's ace Kenwyne Jones wants to stay with The Black Cats

Kenwyne Jones admits all the talk of a January move to Liverpool upset his form but insists he wants to stay at Sunderland.

No approach was made by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez but Jones says he was distracted by the transfer talk until boss Steve Bruce gave him a talking to.

“Mr Bruce spoke to me and reassured me that the club still wanted me,” said Jones. “That is always nice to hear. Sometimes a big transfer story can make it hard for the manager to say anything.

“I never gave any indication that I wanted to leave or I was unhappy. There was a lot of stuff being said by whoever and you can’t stop that. But I didn’t have any part to play in that whole situation.

“If one of the world’s big clubs come in for you it’s understandable you might have the desire to go to that next level. Until you sign a contract with a new club it’s all just talk. January was a crazy time and now I will focus on our next games.”

source: Express.co.uk

Standard Liege has told BBC Sport that Serbian striker Milan Jovanovic will join Liverpool in the summer

Standard Liege forward Milan Jovanovic will join Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer, the Belgian club have confirmed to BBC Sport.

The 28-year-old had been linked with AC Milan, Juventus and Valencia.

But he told Belgian newspaper Sporza: “We have reached an agreement for three years, with the option to extend with another season.

“I opted to sign for Liverpool because they’re one of the biggest teams in Europe – definitely in the top 10.”

Jovanovic joined Standard in 2006 and helped them win back-to-back titles in 2007-08 and 2008-09, while he has scored 12 goals in 23 games to date this season.

The striker, who rejected a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid last year fearing he would not be a regular first-team choice, added: “I’m absolutely delighted that the deal is completed.

“From now on, I can focus on Standard Liege again. I want to leave the club in a good way.”

Jovanovic, who has also played for Shakhtar Donetsk and Lokomotiv Moscow, made his international debut for Serbia in a 2-0 win over Finland in June 2007.

source: BBC Sport

Serbian forward, Milan Javonovic could join Liverpool in the summer under the Bosman rule.

Rafael Benitez bolsters attacking options next season with Bosman signing of Serbia and Standard Liege forward. Liverpool are set to agree a pre-contract deal with Milan Jovanovic, the Standard Liege and Serbia striker .

Sky Sports News reports that the Merseyside club are close to a deal for the 28-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season and has been able to sign a pre-agreement with clubs from last month.

Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, has stepped up his efforts to bolster his attack after failing to sign Sunderland’s Kenwyne Jones and has also been linked with a free signing in the summer of Marouane Chamakh, the Bordeaux and Morocco striker.

source: The Times

Swap deal: Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko to Anfield

Liverpool have targeted Tottenham misfit Roman Pavlyuchenko in a surprise January move which could see Ryan Babel head in the opposite direction.

Manager Rafa Benitez knows he desperately needs back-up for Fernando Torres and has grown increasingly tired of Babel’s displays and murmurings of discontent.

Babel, an £11.5m signing from Ajax two years ago, represents Liverpool’s biggest bargaining tool and at 22 he has a great re-sale value. However, Tottenham want optimum price for Pavlyuchenko and may even ask for Babel plus cash.

Swap deal: Liverpool's Ryan Babel to Tottenham

Ruud Van Nistelrooy is keen to sign a deal with Liverpool to play regular football to secure his place in Holland's World Cup squad.

The out-of-favour Real Madrid striker needs to play regular football to secure his place in Holland’s World Cup squad and is expected to be allowed to leave the Bernebau at Christmas.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is keen to sign for The Reds and is ready to reject a move to Arsenal to rescue Liverpool’s season.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will not be allowed to spend his way out of Liverpool’s current crisis, so must raise any funds he wants to splash in the January transfer window – or make loan signings.

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The Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola insists West Ham will not be forced to sell Carlton Cole in the January transfer window.

“Carlton is an important player for this team, not only because he scores goals but also for his presence.

“I know Carlton wants to stay and is happy here. The club has no intention of selling him or any of our important players” Zola said

Carlton Cole is beeing linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United, but Zola insist that he will stay.

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And with cash troubles at Upton Park, West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola may be forced to sell
his leading target man in the January transfer window.

The Kop target - West Ham's Carlton Cole

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Transfer rumours and gossip from Saturday and Sunday

Saturday 7th november
Chelsea will move for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero and Napoli attacking midfielder Marek Hamsik in January now that their transfer embargo has been lifted.
Read full story – Daily Mail

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is also interested in strengthening his squad by signing AC Milan’s Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato in the next transfer window.
Read full story – Daily Mirror

But Carlo Ancelotti will dip into the transfer market in January only if injuries to key players leave his squad depleted.
Read full story – Guardian

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has warned Portsmouth to forget about trying to sign striker Benni McCarthy on the cheap.
Read full story – The Sun

Barcelona want to thrash out a deal for Manchester City’s Brazilian superstar Robinho this week and are willing to pay the £34m that City paid Real Madrid last year.
Read full story – Daily Mirror

Arsenal are planning life without skipper Cesc Fabregas by lining up a £15million swoop for Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil.
Read full story – Daily Star

Sunday 8th november

Barcelona are lining up an £85m summer bid for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney – and believe the Old Trafford club’s huge debts mean they would consider the offer.
Read full  story – News of the World

Barca officials want to meet with Manchester City’s owners in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss a loan deal for City’s £32.5m Brazilian forward Robinho.
Read full story – News of the World

Barcelona also hope to sign Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano for £20m during the January transfer window.
Read full story – News of the World

Man City are willing to meet Bayern Munich’s £60m valuation of Franck Ribery when he recovers from a long-term tendon injury – and City boss Mark Hughes flew to Germany last week to speak to the French winger.
Read full story – News of the World

Benfica are willing to sell star winger Angel Di Maria, with Manchester United and Chelsea both interested in the Argentine.
Read full story – Sunday Mirror

Manchester City see Di Maria as the ideal replacement for Robinho but could have to pay as much as £27m to capture the 21-year-old.
Read full story – Sunday Times

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked three potential January signings with CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev and his team-mate, right-sided midfielder Milos Krasic, in his sights along with Palermo defender Simon Kjaer.
Read full story – Sunday Express

Schalke’s Manuel Neuer and Bayer Leverkusen’s Rene Adler are also on Ferguson’s shortlist as potential replacements for Edwin van der Sar.
Read full story – Sunday Express

Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland have been told they will have to pay £7m if they want to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson.
(Sunday Express)

Up to four Premier League clubs willl try to sign AC Milan striker Klass-Jan Huntelaar for a cut-price £12m in January, with Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool and Birmingham all interested.
Read full story –  News of the World

Tottenham’s £14m striker Roman Pavlyuchenko will move to Spain in January, with Valencia favourites to sign the Russian.
Read full story – Sunday Mirror

Arsenal are set to offer £6m for Wolfsburg’s Bosnian playmaker Zvjezdan Misimovic.
Read full story –  News of the World

Chelsea will make a £17m move for Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini in January, following the suspension of the London club’s transfer ban.
Read full story –  News of the World

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will bid £6m for West Ham’s England goalkeeper Rob Green in January, but the Hammers will hold out for £8m.
Read full story – News of the World

Porto are interested in re-signing Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy after Rovers boss Sam Allardyce revealed he is willing to sell the South Africa international in January.
Read full story – News of the World