Transfers Blog

Brazilian Alex will sign a deal with French side Paris St Germain, it was announced today. Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Alex will follow him and will move to Paris as the transfer fee has been agreed between clubs. “He will be a PSG player. It was a good opportunity given his price and his desire to join PSG.” said Ancelotti. It is believed that Alex will cost  [ Read More ]

Mario Balotelli will stay at Manchester City at least to 2013, claims his agent. The 22 year old recently suggested that his future is not at Manchester, however, his agent Mino Raiola admits that the striker will not leave Etihad Stadium until 2013. “Mario and Roberto are not married, but Mario is grateful,” said Raiola. “Sometimes they fight and argue, but Balotelli knows what Mancini was and is for him.  [ Read More ]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s agent has admitted that the striker’s future could be in America. 30 year old has scored 18 goals this season for AC Milan and his representative Mino Raiola admits that ‘The Rossoneri’ will be his last European club at the top level. “Ibrahimovic will end his career at AC Milan – at least his career playing at the highest level.” said Raiola. “AC Milan will be his last  [ Read More ]

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has insisted that defender Chris Samba will stay at the club. Samba was linked with a move to several English clubs, including Queens Park Rangers and Newcastle United. French side Paris St Germain also confirmed interest in the player. However, Blackburn manager is confident that Samba will stay at the club and will include him in the first-team against Newcastle on 1st February. “If Chris is  [ Read More ]

West Ham United defender James Tomkins has signed new deal and will stay at the club until 2016. Tomkins was linked with a move away from ‘The Hammers’, but will remain with the club. “I’m really pleased that I’ve signed a new contract at the club,” said Tomkins. “It’s nice to end the speculation about what people have been saying in the papers and commit my future to the club  [ Read More ]

English side Reading FC will be sold to Russian billionaire Anton Zingarevich. Sir John Madejski will sell the club after an agreement was reached with Thames Sports Investment. Reading manager Brian McDermott (whose job will be safe) flew to Milan to discuss club’s future with a prospective owner. It is believed that Zingarevich, 29, will invest over 50£ million in the club.

The Africa Cup of Nations starts today and Transfersblog will also focus on the event. We have prepared for you explanation of some team nicknames. GROUP A Equatorial Guinea – Nzalang National / Light of Nation / In the Fang language “Nzalang” means “Light” Libya – Al Akhdar / The Greens “Al Akhdar” simply means “Green” Senegal – Les Lions de la Teranga / Lions of Teranga The word “Teranga”  [ Read More ]

Lazio are interested in the Japanese play-maker, but CSKA are not willing to let their star man go too soon. Lazio offered €2m for a 6-month loan, plus an additional €10m if they wish to buy him out at the end of the loan period. “Lazio is a great option for Honda, but we’re still unsure whether the transfer will take place now or in the summer.” said Keisuke Honda’s agent, Maikel  [ Read More ]

AC Milan defender Taye Taiwo has reached a deal with QPR, with the last step in the transfer process being the acquiring of a work permit. QPR show London Call-In said they are “waiting for everything to be put into place before we make an official announcement”. The Nigerian international joined Milan last year from French club Marseille. During his years with Marseille, Taiwo was known for his powerful long  [ Read More ]

According to “Sky Sports” Queens Park Rangers have agreed Nedum Onuoha’s transfer fee. The 25 year old has been linked with a move away from Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers are close to seal the deal, despite interest from other English clubs, including Everton, Bolton and Wolverhampton. New QPR manager Mark Hughes wants to strengthen his team and he club’s owner Tony Fernandes has confirmed that he will provide  [ Read More ]