Robinson to be a Villain? - Transfer rumour mill grinds on.
Who? - Paul Robinson - Speculation Where is he? - Tottenham Hotspur Who is he linked with? - Aston Villa
Aston Villa are in the race to sign Paul Robinson, according to reports. The Tottenham Hotspur stopper struggled to find a regular place in the starting line-up once Juande Ramos took over at White Hart Lane last season, and has been linked with a move away from the club for many months. Spurs have recently signed PSV Eindhoven keeper Huerelho Gomes, and this will only intensify rumours of an exit for Robinson. Scott Carson was the number one keeper at Villa Park last term, but Martin O'Neill has not decided to make his loan move permanent, and it is now thought he will swoop for Robinson to replace the Liverpool man.
Who? - Eidur Gudjohnsen - SpeculationWhere is he? - Barcelona Who is he linked with? - West Ham United
West Ham United are rumoured to have joined the chase for Eidur Gudjohnsen. The Barcelona forward has struggled to settle at the Nou Camp since moving there from Chelsea in 2006, and has been recently linked with a move to Portsmouth. However, West Ham were said to have attempted to sign him last season, only to find their attempts rebuffed. But now it seems they are back in the hunt, with new Barca coach Josep Guardiola possibly ready to let him go, despite the player being contracted until 2010.
Who? - Robinho - Quite likely Where is he? - Real Madrid Who is he linked with? - Chelsea
Robinho's agent, Vagner Ribeiro, has revealed he has held talks with Chelsea over a move for the player. The Stamford Bridge side made their second major signing of the summer last night by sealing the signature of Deco, but Riberio says they are likely to strike again. "It's true that Chelsea are interested in signing Robinho," Ribeiro told Spanish sports daily AS. "They have been after him for a while and there has been much more contact since Scolari became the new Chelsea coach. I met with [Frank] Arnesen in London and he confirmed to me that Chelsea wanted my player for next season."
Who? - Dimitar Berbatov - Speculation Where is he? - Tottenham Hotspur Who is he linked with? - Manchester United
Manchester United are once again thought to be in the hunt to sign Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian striker was linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur throughout much of last season, but the rumours slowly died down. Now, however, it seems United are tracking him once more, with Sir Alex Ferguson apparently readying a bid of 23million. Ferguson believes Berbatov will fit well with Wayne Rooney up-front, but the offer is short of Tottenham's 30million valuation.
Who? - Robbie Keane - Speculation Where is he? - Tottenham Hotspur Who is he linked with? - Liverpool
Robbie Keane has told Tottenham Hotspur that he wants to leave the club for Liverpool. The Anfield side were linked with a move for Keane over the weekend, but no details were known. Now, however, it seems Rafa Benitez is ready to offer 5million plus Peter Crouch for him. Tottenham will, of course, want to keep the player at White Hart Lane, but Keane is reportely intent on moving and leading the Liverpool line with Fernando Torres, and may demand a switch.
Who? - Fernando Torres - Speculation Where is he? - Liverpool Who is he linked with? - Chelsea
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich would spend 85million on Fernando Torres, The Daily Star reports. The Stamford Bridge side have been linked with a big-money move for the Anfield striker throughout the summer and they are thought to have already offered 50million for him. Liverpool quickly dismissed that bid, but it seems Abramovich, despite being linked to a number of players, has not given up the chase yet and would offer 85million if he thought Liverpool would let him go.
Who? - Amaury Bischoff - Speculation Where is he? - Werder Bremen Who is he linked with? - Arsenal
Reports suggest that Arsenal are set to sign Amaury Bischoff from Werder Bremen. The Gunners have been tracking the midfielder since January, and now it seems they are ready to swoop. "There remain still some details to be finalised," Bischoff told French newspaper DNA. "And then we have to wait especially the return of Arsene Wenger who is in Vienna for the Euro 2008 finals. But I hope to sign in the next few days".
Who? - Radamel Falcao - Speculation Where is he? - River Plate Who is he linked with? - Manchester United
Manchester United and Real Madrid look set to lock horns again, this time over Columbian international Radamel Falcao. The two clubs are already at loggerheads over the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, but they look set to go head-to-head again for Falcao. The 22-year-old striker currently plays his football with River Plate and is valued at around 13million euros. Porto are also thought to be interested in sealing his signature.
