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Magpie007 · 07-05-2008, 12:51 PM

CROUCH ON HIS WAY TO POMPEY
The papers this Saturday morn seem absolutely convinced that Peter Crouch is on his way out of Anfield, and will be pitching up at Portsmouth, probably on Monday.

The Daily Mail, The Sun and The Daily Express all claim a deal is done, and the only thing they aren't in absolute accord over is the fee.

The Mail says Â£10million, The Sun Â£11million and The Express Â£8.75million, but what's a few million pounds between competing rags, eh?

OBA FANCIES ARSENAL MOVE
Speculation that Arsenal are going to make a move for Obafemi Martins has been constant for a couple of years now, and now the man himself has laid his cards on the table, claiming he would very much like such a move, thank you.

WELL THAT DIDN'T LAST LONG
One of the more curious signings of the January transfer window was that of Branislav Ivanovic by Chelsea.

Not that the signing itself was curious, but rather the fact that he seemed to disappear almost immediately, and hasn't turned out at Stamford Bridge since.

And now, it seems the all too brief love affair may well be over, as The Daily Mirror claims Juventus are prepared to buy the Serbian defender, and stone the crows if Chelsea aren't going to make a profit out of the whole kaboodle.

Chelsea paid Â£9million for Ivanovic in January, but now The Mirror reckons Juve will stump up Â£12million to get their man.

Makes Winston Bogarde' spell at the Bridge look positively action-packed.

ARSHAVIN PRICE DOUBLES
While Ivanovic leaves, one chap who could be arriving at Chelsea is Andrei Arshavin.

However, Chelsea may have to stump up more than they originally thought for the Russian, if you believe The Daily Star.

They claim both Chelsea and Barcelona have been told to pay Â£20million for Arshavin, rather than the Â£12million they originally thought they would have to come up with.

AND THE REST...
Atletico Madrid are ready to test Everton's desire to hang on to Mikel Arteta...Mark Hughes hopes to persuade Colin Kazim-Richards to return to the Premier League...Wigan boss Steve Bruce is planning a second raid on former club Birmingham - this time for Olivier Kapo...Stoke are chasing Peter Lovenkrands who is currently with Schalke 04...Fulham are expected to complete a Â£1.5million swoop for Swedish defender Fredrik Stoor next week...Hull are giving trials to former Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza and South African midfielder Delron Buckley...Wigan have signed Croatia star Ivan Klasnic...Crystal Palace are weighing up a Â£100,000 bid for unsettled Crewe defender Danny Woodards...FA Cup hero Kanu is close to agreeing a new one-year deal with Portsmouth...Alan Wright is set to extend his career after agreeing a one-year deal with Cheltenham...

Hull's David Livermore has joined Brighton on a two-year contract...Stoke are trying to push through a Â£1.5million deal for Ipswich striker Jon Walters...Bristol Rovers have completed a Â£100,000 swoop for Swansea's Darryl Duffy...Everton have rejected a bid from Fulham for striker Andy Johnson...Peter Halmosi and Geovanni are both closing in on moves to Hull...Plymouth are ready to sign goalkeeper Graham Stack who has been freed by Reading...Galatasaray are interested in West Ham defender Lucas Neill...West Brom have made an inquiry about Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson...Stoke are considering a move for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse who is available for Â£2million...Blackburn last night attempted to sabotage Steven Davis' move to Rangers by tabling a Â£3million bid for the Fulham star...Roma star Vitorino Gabriel Antunes last night opened the door on a move to Celtic.

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Magpie007 Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newcastle (ish) Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Nominees Submitted: 1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	CROUCH ON HIS WAY TO POMPEY The papers this Saturday morn seem absolutely convinced that Peter Crouch is on his way out of Anfield, and will be pitching up at Portsmouth, probably on Monday. The Daily Mail, The Sun and The Daily Express all claim a deal is done, and the only thing they aren't in absolute accord over is the fee. The Mail says Â£10million, The Sun Â£11million and The Express Â£8.75million, but what's a few million pounds between competing rags, eh? OBA FANCIES ARSENAL MOVE Speculation that Arsenal are going to make a move for Obafemi Martins has been constant for a couple of years now, and now the man himself has laid his cards on the table, claiming he would very much like such a move, thank you. WELL THAT DIDN'T LAST LONG One of the more curious signings of the January transfer window was that of Branislav Ivanovic by Chelsea. Not that the signing itself was curious, but rather the fact that he seemed to disappear almost immediately, and hasn't turned out at Stamford Bridge since. And now, it seems the all too brief love affair may well be over, as The Daily Mirror claims Juventus are prepared to buy the Serbian defender, and stone the crows if Chelsea aren't going to make a profit out of the whole kaboodle. Chelsea paid Â£9million for Ivanovic in January, but now The Mirror reckons Juve will stump up Â£12million to get their man. Makes Winston Bogarde' spell at the Bridge look positively action-packed. ARSHAVIN PRICE DOUBLES While Ivanovic leaves, one chap who could be arriving at Chelsea is Andrei Arshavin. However, Chelsea may have to stump up more than they originally thought for the Russian, if you believe The Daily Star. They claim both Chelsea and Barcelona have been told to pay Â£20million for Arshavin, rather than the Â£12million they originally thought they would have to come up with. AND THE REST... Atletico Madrid are ready to test Everton's desire to hang on to Mikel Arteta...Mark Hughes hopes to persuade Colin Kazim-Richards to return to the Premier League...Wigan boss Steve Bruce is planning a second raid on former club Birmingham - this time for Olivier Kapo...Stoke are chasing Peter Lovenkrands who is currently with Schalke 04...Fulham are expected to complete a Â£1.5million swoop for Swedish defender Fredrik Stoor next week...Hull are giving trials to former Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza and South African midfielder Delron Buckley...Wigan have signed Croatia star Ivan Klasnic...Crystal Palace are weighing up a Â£100,000 bid for unsettled Crewe defender Danny Woodards...FA Cup hero Kanu is close to agreeing a new one-year deal with Portsmouth...Alan Wright is set to extend his career after agreeing a one-year deal with Cheltenham... Hull's David Livermore has joined Brighton on a two-year contract...Stoke are trying to push through a Â£1.5million deal for Ipswich striker Jon Walters...Bristol Rovers have completed a Â£100,000 swoop for Swansea's Darryl Duffy...Everton have rejected a bid from Fulham for striker Andy Johnson...Peter Halmosi and Geovanni are both closing in on moves to Hull...Plymouth are ready to sign goalkeeper Graham Stack who has been freed by Reading...Galatasaray are interested in West Ham defender Lucas Neill...West Brom have made an inquiry about Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson...Stoke are considering a move for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse who is available for Â£2million...Blackburn last night attempted to sabotage Steven Davis' move to Rangers by tabling a Â£3million bid for the Fulham star...Roma star Vitorino Gabriel Antunes last night opened the door on a move to Celtic. __________________ http://www.zazzle.com/magpie007.