http://www.caughtoffside.com English Premier League Football News Blog Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:55:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/transfer-rumour-gossip-manchester-united-to-land-spanish-hero-barcelona-make-30m-mata-bid-cavani-to-reject-english-offers/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/transfer-rumour-gossip-manchester-united-to-land-spanish-hero-barcelona-make-30m-mata-bid-cavani-to-reject-english-offers/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:55:50 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=149867 A round-up of Wednesday's biggest transfer stories.

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Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara, after the youngster impressed with a hat-trick for Spain in the final of the European Under-21 Championships.

Full story: The Sun.

However, Alcantara's Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique has urged the 22-year-old to be patient and stay at the Nou Camp.

Full story: Sky Sports.

The La Liga champions will look to offload Alcantara to help fund a move for Chelsea's Juan Mata, who could be available for £30million.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani appears to have chosen a move to Real Madrid over Manchester City or Chelsea, and will join the Spanish giants for £55million.

Full story: Daily Star.



Liverpool are close to completing a deal for Sevilla youngster Luis Alberto, whose signing should be confirmed on Thursday.

Full story: The Independent.

The Reds are continuing their summer strengthening with talks to sign highly-rated Porto winger Christian Atsu.

Full story: The Guardian.

Andy Carroll has passed a medical with West Ham, bringing him closer to a move that will ultimately cost the club around £55million.

Full story: The Sun.

Aston Villa have set an asking price of around £8million for out-of-favour striker Darren Bent, who has been linked with Newcastle and Fulham.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Fulham are keen on taking Liverpool youngster Andre Wisdom on loan for the duration of next season.

Full story: Daily Mirror.



Four Premier League clubs, believed to be Fulham, Norwich, Swansea and Crystal Palace, are in for highly-rated Birmingham youngster Nathan Redmond.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Roberto Martinez is hoping to make Granada's Brazilian left-back Guilherme Siqueira his first signing for Everton.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Newcastle are understood to have pulled out of a deal to sign FC Twente defender Douglas.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Arsenal and Liverpool target Micah Richards will discuss terms for a new contract with Manchester City this week.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Borussia Dortmund could rival Arsenal and Manchester City for the signing of Valencia centre-back Adil Rami.

Full story: L'Equipe.

Former Blackburn manager Michael Appleton is the favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as the manager of the England Under-21s.

Full story: Daily Star.

Former Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is also thought to be a strong contender for the role.

Full story: The Guardian.



Real Madrid are believed to have reserved their number 11 shirt for Gareth Bale, who they hope to sign from Tottenham this summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

]]> A round-up of Wednesday's biggest transfer stories.

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Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara, after the youngster impressed with a hat-trick for Spain in the final of the European Under-21 Championships.

Full story: The Sun.

However, Alcantara's Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique has urged the 22-year-old to be patient and stay at the Nou Camp.

Full story: Sky Sports.

The La Liga champions will look to offload Alcantara to help fund a move for Chelsea's Juan Mata, who could be available for £30million.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani appears to have chosen a move to Real Madrid over Manchester City or Chelsea, and will join the Spanish giants for £55million.

Full story: Daily Star.



Liverpool are close to completing a deal for Sevilla youngster Luis Alberto, whose signing should be confirmed on Thursday.

Full story: The Independent.

The Reds are continuing their summer strengthening with talks to sign highly-rated Porto winger Christian Atsu.

Full story: The Guardian.

Andy Carroll has passed a medical with West Ham, bringing him closer to a move that will ultimately cost the club around £55million.

Full story: The Sun.

Aston Villa have set an asking price of around £8million for out-of-favour striker Darren Bent, who has been linked with Newcastle and Fulham.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Fulham are keen on taking Liverpool youngster Andre Wisdom on loan for the duration of next season.

Full story: Daily Mirror.



Four Premier League clubs, believed to be Fulham, Norwich, Swansea and Crystal Palace, are in for highly-rated Birmingham youngster Nathan Redmond.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Roberto Martinez is hoping to make Granada's Brazilian left-back Guilherme Siqueira his first signing for Everton.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Newcastle are understood to have pulled out of a deal to sign FC Twente defender Douglas.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Arsenal and Liverpool target Micah Richards will discuss terms for a new contract with Manchester City this week.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Borussia Dortmund could rival Arsenal and Manchester City for the signing of Valencia centre-back Adil Rami.

Full story: L'Equipe.

Former Blackburn manager Michael Appleton is the favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as the manager of the England Under-21s.

Full story: Daily Star.

Former Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is also thought to be a strong contender for the role.

Full story: The Guardian.



Real Madrid are believed to have reserved their number 11 shirt for Gareth Bale, who they hope to sign from Tottenham this summer.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/transfer-rumour-gossip-manchester-united-to-land-spanish-hero-barcelona-make-30m-mata-bid-cavani-to-reject-english-offers/feed/ 0 Mark BrusWed, 19 Jun 13 11:55:50 +0000A round-up of Wednesday's biggest transfer stories. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/norwich-city-201314-premier-league-fixture-list/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/norwich-city-201314-premier-league-fixture-list/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:11:30 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=149899 A possibility for a good start to 2013/14 for the Carrow Road side.

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Norwich may enjoy some reasonable opening fixtures to the 2013/14 Premier League season, as they start at home to Roberto Martinez's Everton before facing newly-promoted Hull and then Southampton.

Their first major challenge will come in an away game to Tottenham on the 14th of September, and they will then face their old manager Paul Lambert when Aston Villa visit Carrow Road on the 21st.

Norwich hit a fine run of form at about this point in 2012/13, though they face some difficult games over October and November as they come up against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Canaries have done well to survive relegation in their first two seasons since promotion to the top flight in 2011, but will have an extrtemely challenging run-in this year with Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in their final four games, so they will need to have picked up some points before then.

For full fixture list click here to visit Norwich's club page on the official Premier League website.

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Norwich may enjoy some reasonable opening fixtures to the 2013/14 Premier League season, as they start at home to Roberto Martinez's Everton before facing newly-promoted Hull and then Southampton.

Their first major challenge will come in an away game to Tottenham on the 14th of September, and they will then face their old manager Paul Lambert when Aston Villa visit Carrow Road on the 21st.

Norwich hit a fine run of form at about this point in 2012/13, though they face some difficult games over October and November as they come up against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Canaries have done well to survive relegation in their first two seasons since promotion to the top flight in 2011, but will have an extrtemely challenging run-in this year with Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in their final four games, so they will need to have picked up some points before then.

For full fixture list click here to visit Norwich's club page on the official Premier League website.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/norwich-city-201314-premier-league-fixture-list/feed/ 0 Mark BrusWed, 19 Jun 13 11:11:30 +0000A possibility for a good start to 2013/14 for the Carrow Road side. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/premier-league-fixtures-201314-opening-weekend-games-announced/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/premier-league-fixtures-201314-opening-weekend-games-announced/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:13:47 +0000 Mad Dog and Glory http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=149865 The fixture computer has got off it's backside and done it's business, if you see what we mean.



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The fixture computer has done it's magic and here are the opening fixtures of the 2013/14 season.

Pick of the bunch is perhaps Man City hosting Newcastle United. Crystal Palace open their Premier League return with the visit of Tottenham to Selhurst Park, Arsenal entertain Aston Villa, newly promoted Hull City have a baptism of fire at Stamford Bridge.

Champions Man United start the season away at Swansea City and Cardiff City's first ever Premier League match sees the Bluebirds take on the Hammers at Upton Park.

PREMIER LEAGUE OPENING DAY FIXTURES:

Saturday, 17 August 2013

Barclays Premier League

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Chelsea v Hull

Crystal Palace v Tottenham

Liverpool v Stoke

Man City v Newcastle

Norwich v Everton

Sunderland v Fulham

Swansea v Man Utd

West Brom v Southampton

West Ham v Cardiff

]]> The fixture computer has got off it's backside and done it's business, if you see what we mean.



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The fixture computer has done it's magic and here are the opening fixtures of the 2013/14 season.

Pick of the bunch is perhaps Man City hosting Newcastle United. Crystal Palace open their Premier League return with the visit of Tottenham to Selhurst Park, Arsenal entertain Aston Villa, newly promoted Hull City have a baptism of fire at Stamford Bridge.

Champions Man United start the season away at Swansea City and Cardiff City's first ever Premier League match sees the Bluebirds take on the Hammers at Upton Park.

PREMIER LEAGUE OPENING DAY FIXTURES:

Saturday, 17 August 2013

Barclays Premier League

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Chelsea v Hull

Crystal Palace v Tottenham

Liverpool v Stoke

Man City v Newcastle

Norwich v Everton

Sunderland v Fulham

Swansea v Man Utd

West Brom v Southampton

West Ham v Cardiff

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/19/premier-league-fixtures-201314-opening-weekend-games-announced/feed/ 0 Mad Dog and GloryWed, 19 Jun 13 09:13:47 +0000The fixture computer has got off it's backside and done it's business, if you see what we mean. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/18/norwich-city-offer-declan-rudd-fresh-terms/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/18/norwich-city-offer-declan-rudd-fresh-terms/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:55 +0000 Steven Green http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=149761 Goalkeeper signs one year extension.

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Norwich City have offered goalkeeper Declan Rudd a one year extension to his deal that will see him stay with the club until 2015, Sky Sports reports.

However, the Canaries have also confirmed that he will be returning to Preston North End on loan after spending the second half of the season at Deepdale.

"I've been at the club since I was eight years old so to get another contract extension is brilliant, I'm really pleased with it," Rudd told the official Canaries website.

"It means that I'm still around close to home and at a great club like Norwich.

"It went really well at Preston last year - I think we only lost two games when I was there and we were unbeaten at home. I really enjoyed it and that's one of the main reasons why I wanted to get the contract sorted and get back there again.

"Working here with Dave Watson is great given the stature of coach that he is, but you need to play football. As a young goalkeeper that's the most important thing. I'm really looking forward to the season starting."

And manager Chris Hughton spoke of his delight at managing to tie the 'keeper down to a longer deal.

"Declan is one of our young talents so therefore for him to get the opportunity to play regular football for a season is a benefit to both him and us.

"He clearly made a good impression during his spell with Preston last season and we hope he can make a similar impact again."

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Norwich City have offered goalkeeper Declan Rudd a one year extension to his deal that will see him stay with the club until 2015, Sky Sports reports.

However, the Canaries have also confirmed that he will be returning to Preston North End on loan after spending the second half of the season at Deepdale.

"I've been at the club since I was eight years old so to get another contract extension is brilliant, I'm really pleased with it," Rudd told the official Canaries website.

"It means that I'm still around close to home and at a great club like Norwich.

"It went really well at Preston last year - I think we only lost two games when I was there and we were unbeaten at home. I really enjoyed it and that's one of the main reasons why I wanted to get the contract sorted and get back there again.

"Working here with Dave Watson is great given the stature of coach that he is, but you need to play football. As a young goalkeeper that's the most important thing. I'm really looking forward to the season starting."

And manager Chris Hughton spoke of his delight at managing to tie the 'keeper down to a longer deal.

"Declan is one of our young talents so therefore for him to get the opportunity to play regular football for a season is a benefit to both him and us.

"He clearly made a good impression during his spell with Preston last season and we hope he can make a similar impact again."

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/18/norwich-city-offer-declan-rudd-fresh-terms/feed/ 0 Steven GreenTue, 18 Jun 13 19:24:55 +0000Goalkeeper signs one year extension. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/18/top-ten-huge-premier-league-transfers-we-believe-will-happen-this-summer/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/18/top-ten-huge-premier-league-transfers-we-believe-will-happen-this-summer/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:50:46 +0000 Mad Dog and Glory http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=149709 Deals that we feel will come to fruition during the summer transfer window.



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10. Yohan Cabaye: Newcastle United to Monaco

French TV channel L'Equipe 21 claimed earlier this week that the playmaker was in Monaco to complete a medical. While the Toon have denied the reports, it's clear the mega-rich Ligue 1 outfit want the France international and it's hard to see cash-loving food-eater Mike Ashley turning down a huge bid. The 27-year-old is likely to depart but expect the Magpies to make a huge profit on the £4.25m they paid Lille in 2011.

Originally posted on the always excellent Fanatix





9. Marouane Fellaini: Everton to Arsenal

The big-haired Belgian admitted as far back as September 2012 that he could leave Everton for a Champions League club and, despite the early pronouncements of new Toffees boss Roberto Martinez, it looks likely that Fellaini will get his wish this summer. Arsenal have reportedly bid £22m for the 25-year-old, an offer which should activate a release clause in the midfielder's contract, according to Goal.com.





8. Andy Carroll: Liverpool to West Ham

This deal is all but done. Liverpool reportedly accepted a £15m bid from the Hammers for powerful striker Carroll a fortnight ago and the England international looks to have finally agreed terms with the club where the spent last season on loan - despite reports the 24-year-old was demanding a staggering £100,000-a-week to leave Anfield for Upton Park!





7. Leandro Damiao: Internacional to Tottenham

The longest running transfer saga in the history of the world could finally come to an end this summer if Spurs can agree a deal with Inter for Brazil international Damiao. The north London outfit first targeted the 23-year-old way back in 2009 and reportedly came close to signing the Selecao star in January. The signs are that the Porto Alegre club are finally willing to part company with the forward for the right price this summer.





6. Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Shakhtar Donetsk to Liverpool

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for the Armenian attacking midfielder after reportedly agreeing to meet the 24-year-old's £20m release clause. Mkhitaryan scored a record 25 goals from midfield for Shakhtar Donetsk last season, which would take Stewart Downing roughly two decades at the rate he's currently going.





5. Isco: Malaga to Manchester City

The Spain starlet has openly admitted that he has a straight choice between Real Madrid and Manchester City but we reckon the 22-year-old might just plump for the Premier League outfit. The Malaga playmaker has described new City boss Manuel Pellegrini as his "football father" and can probably get more game-time at Eastlands than the Bernabeu (although there will undoubtedly be more rain).





4. Edinson Cavani: Napoli to Chelsea

Chelsea are in desperate need of a world class striker this summer and Napoli hit-man Edinson Cavani reportedly tops Jose Mourinho summer's wish-list. The Uruguayan powerhouse scored an impressive 29 goals in 34 goals but has a release clause of £54m. If Chelsea paid £50m for Fernando Torres, they'll probably stump up the required cash to persuaded Napoli to part with the 27-year-old.





3. Gonzalo Higuain: Real Madrid to Arsenal

The Argentina striker appears to be nearing a £22m move to Arsenal, with the Gunners set to beat off competition from Serie A giants Juventus to get their man. Higuain has made no secret of his desire to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and has scored a mightily impressive 107 La Liga goals since arriving from River Plate in 2005. Beat that, Giroud!





2. Gareth Bale: Tottenham to Real Madrid

The Real Madrid tapping up machine has gone into overdrive of late where Gareth Bale is concerned. Unfortunately for Spurs fans, as loathsome as Real are, the Spaniards normally end up getting their man. Bale is as grounded as any superstar in world football but the Los Blancos are a tough team to turn down and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would dearly love £90m to put towards the new stadium.





1. Luis Suarez: Liverpool to Real Madrid

Luis Suarez has made no secret of his desire to leave Liverpool this summer, blaming the press for his need to depart these shores. The Reds have made half-hearted noises about keeping the Uruguayan but the truth, Suarez would be more trouble than he's worth to hold on to and the Anfield outfit will allow Real to get their man for the right price.

Originally posted on the always excellent Fanatix

]]> Deals that we feel will come to fruition during the summer transfer window.



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10. Yohan Cabaye: Newcastle United to Monaco

French TV channel L'Equipe 21 claimed earlier this week that the playmaker was in Monaco to complete a medical. While the Toon have denied the reports, it's clear the mega-rich Ligue 1 outfit want the France international and it's hard to see cash-loving food-eater Mike Ashley turning down a huge bid. The 27-year-old is likely to depart but expect the Magpies to make a huge profit on the £4.25m they paid Lille in 2011.

Originally posted on the always excellent Fanatix





9. Marouane Fellaini: Everton to Arsenal

The big-haired Belgian admitted as far back as September 2012 that he could leave Everton for a Champions League club and, despite the early pronouncements of new Toffees boss Roberto Martinez, it looks likely that Fellaini will get his wish this summer. Arsenal have reportedly bid £22m for the 25-year-old, an offer which should activate a release clause in the midfielder's contract, according to Goal.com.





8. Andy Carroll: Liverpool to West Ham

This deal is all but done. Liverpool reportedly accepted a £15m bid from the Hammers for powerful striker Carroll a fortnight ago and the England international looks to have finally agreed terms with the club where the spent last season on loan - despite reports the 24-year-old was demanding a staggering £100,000-a-week to leave Anfield for Upton Park!





7. Leandro Damiao: Internacional to Tottenham

The longest running transfer saga in the history of the world could finally come to an end this summer if Spurs can agree a deal with Inter for Brazil international Damiao. The north London outfit first targeted the 23-year-old way back in 2009 and reportedly came close to signing the Selecao star in January. The signs are that the Porto Alegre club are finally willing to part company with the forward for the right price this summer.





6. Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Shakhtar Donetsk to Liverpool

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for the Armenian attacking midfielder after reportedly agreeing to meet the 24-year-old's £20m release clause. Mkhitaryan scored a record 25 goals from midfield for Shakhtar Donetsk last season, which would take Stewart Downing roughly two decades at the rate he's currently going.





5. Isco: Malaga to Manchester City

The Spain starlet has openly admitted that he has a straight choice between Real Madrid and Manchester City but we reckon the 22-year-old might just plump for the Premier League outfit. The Malaga playmaker has described new City boss Manuel Pellegrini as his "football father" and can probably get more game-time at Eastlands than the Bernabeu (although there will undoubtedly be more rain).





4. Edinson Cavani: Napoli to Chelsea

Chelsea are in desperate need of a world class striker this summer and Napoli hit-man Edinson Cavani reportedly tops Jose Mourinho summer's wish-list. The Uruguayan powerhouse scored an impressive 29 goals in 34 goals but has a release clause of £54m. If Chelsea paid £50m for Fernando Torres, they'll probably stump up the required cash to persuaded Napoli to part with the 27-year-old.





3. Gonzalo Higuain: Real Madrid to Arsenal

The Argentina striker appears to be nearing a £22m move to Arsenal, with the Gunners set to beat off competition from Serie A giants Juventus to get their man. Higuain has made no secret of his desire to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and has scored a mightily impressive 107 La Liga goals since arriving from River Plate in 2005. Beat that, Giroud!





2. Gareth Bale: Tottenham to Real Madrid

The Real Madrid tapping up machine has gone into overdrive of late where Gareth Bale is concerned. Unfortunately for Spurs fans, as loathsome as Real are, the Spaniards normally end up getting their man. Bale is as grounded as any superstar in world football but the Los Blancos are a tough team to turn down and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would dearly love £90m to put towards the new stadium.





1. Luis Suarez: Liverpool to Real Madrid

Luis Suarez has made no secret of his desire to leave Liverpool this summer, blaming the press for his need to depart these shores. The Reds have made half-hearted noises about keeping the Uruguayan but the truth, Suarez would be more trouble than he's worth to hold on to and the Anfield outfit will allow Real to get their man for the right price.

Originally posted on the always excellent Fanatix

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/18/top-ten-huge-premier-league-transfers-we-believe-will-happen-this-summer/feed/ 0 Mad Dog and GloryTue, 18 Jun 13 10:50:46 +0000Deals that we feel will come to fruition during the summer transfer window. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/13/swedish-international-ola-toivonen-considering-norwich-city-offer/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/13/swedish-international-ola-toivonen-considering-norwich-city-offer/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:44:29 +0000 Rob Kearsey http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=148835 Reports suggest PSV have accepted a bid from Norwich for Toivonen.

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Swedish striker Ola Toivonen is considering joining Premier League side Norwich this summer according to Goal.com.

The striker admitted that he didn't know very much about Norwich but that the most important thing for him when considering a new club is the sides style of play.

Norwich are in talks with PSV about signing Toivonen and reports have suggested that the club have had an offer accepted by the Dutch side.

The Swedish international will almost certainly leave PSV this summer, with Fulham also said to be interested in signing Toivonen.

It looks as though Norwich are front runners to sign the striker at this stage, with manager Chris Hughton looking to add more attacking options to his side for next season.

Hughton has already signed Ricky Van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon and with the uncertainty surrounding Grant Holt's future, he is also looking at bringing in Toivonen.

"I really do not know - what I have at home is not the right TV channels. I only have Canal Digital, so I have not seen a Premier League match this year. So I can tell you very little about Norwich City." said Toivonen when asked about Norwich City.

The 26 year old scored 7 goals in 13 league appearances for PSV last season and will spend the rest of the week thinking about his future.

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Swedish striker Ola Toivonen is considering joining Premier League side Norwich this summer according to Goal.com.

The striker admitted that he didn't know very much about Norwich but that the most important thing for him when considering a new club is the sides style of play.

Norwich are in talks with PSV about signing Toivonen and reports have suggested that the club have had an offer accepted by the Dutch side.

The Swedish international will almost certainly leave PSV this summer, with Fulham also said to be interested in signing Toivonen.

It looks as though Norwich are front runners to sign the striker at this stage, with manager Chris Hughton looking to add more attacking options to his side for next season.

Hughton has already signed Ricky Van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon and with the uncertainty surrounding Grant Holt's future, he is also looking at bringing in Toivonen.

"I really do not know - what I have at home is not the right TV channels. I only have Canal Digital, so I have not seen a Premier League match this year. So I can tell you very little about Norwich City." said Toivonen when asked about Norwich City.

The 26 year old scored 7 goals in 13 league appearances for PSV last season and will spend the rest of the week thinking about his future.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/13/swedish-international-ola-toivonen-considering-norwich-city-offer/feed/ 0 Rob KearseyThu, 13 Jun 13 19:44:29 +0000Reports suggest PSV have accepted a bid from Norwich for Toivonen. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/13/ricky-van-wolswinkel-hopes-to-make-norwich-city-impact/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/13/ricky-van-wolswinkel-hopes-to-make-norwich-city-impact/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:32:52 +0000 Steven Green http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=148817 Dutch striker confident he can take Norwich to 'the next level'.

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Norwich City new boy Ricky Van Wolfswinkel believes that he can take Norwich to the next level this season as he completes his move from Sporting Lisbon, Sky Sports reports.

The 24-year-old will officially make the switch to Carrow Road on July 1st when he returns from international duty with Holland and he has admitted that he cannot wait to get started.

The Canaries struggled for goals at times last season but finally managed to pull away from danger in the closing weeks of the campaign and Van Wolfswinkel believes that he has what it takes to ensure that the club won't suffer through another goal drought this time around.

"There is already a great team there and I hope I can add to that," he said.

"I will love working with the team and the coach and I see a very good future for us all - for me and for Norwich.

"The Premier League is always a place I have wanted to test myself. For me Norwich is the perfect club and the perfect place to be."

He added: "Like every coach wants when they bring in a striker, he (Hughton) wants goals. Simple.

"He knows my qualities and said to me, 'just use them and you will score goals which will be really important for the team'."


]]> Dutch striker confident he can take Norwich to 'the next level'.

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Norwich City new boy Ricky Van Wolfswinkel believes that he can take Norwich to the next level this season as he completes his move from Sporting Lisbon, Sky Sports reports.

The 24-year-old will officially make the switch to Carrow Road on July 1st when he returns from international duty with Holland and he has admitted that he cannot wait to get started.

The Canaries struggled for goals at times last season but finally managed to pull away from danger in the closing weeks of the campaign and Van Wolfswinkel believes that he has what it takes to ensure that the club won't suffer through another goal drought this time around.

"There is already a great team there and I hope I can add to that," he said.

"I will love working with the team and the coach and I see a very good future for us all - for me and for Norwich.

"The Premier League is always a place I have wanted to test myself. For me Norwich is the perfect club and the perfect place to be."

He added: "Like every coach wants when they bring in a striker, he (Hughton) wants goals. Simple.

"He knows my qualities and said to me, 'just use them and you will score goals which will be really important for the team'."


]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/13/ricky-van-wolswinkel-hopes-to-make-norwich-city-impact/feed/ 0 Steven GreenThu, 13 Jun 13 17:32:52 +0000Dutch striker confident he can take Norwich to 'the next level'. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/12/swansea-city-fulham-among-premier-league-quartet-chasing-england-under-21-starlet-nathan-redmond/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/12/swansea-city-fulham-among-premier-league-quartet-chasing-england-under-21-starlet-nathan-redmond/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:49:20 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=148559 Birmingham teenager attracting Premier League attention.

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Birmingham City are likely to sell star youngster Nathan Redmond this summer after his performances for the England Under-21s have seen enquiries come in from four Premier League clubs, according to the Daily Mail.

Newly-promoted Crystal Palace are chasing a winger, and were said to have made an offer of around £1million last week, which Steve Clark's side may have to accept due to Redmond only having one year remaining on his current contract at St Andrew's. Palace have also shown a strong interest in another young England star playing in the Championship, Blackpool winger Tom Ince.

The other Premier League sides chasing Redmond are said to be Swansea, Fulham and Norwich, and Birmingham will be hoping that the number of interested clubs will see them able to set an asking price closer to £3million.

The 19-year-old scored two goals for the club in the Championship this season, and seven the season before as he made his first-team breakthrough, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players outside of England's top flight.

He took his fine form to the Under-21 European Championships, where large numbers of scouts watched him, though Stuart Pearce's England team were eliminated after losing all three games in the group stages.


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Birmingham City are likely to sell star youngster Nathan Redmond this summer after his performances for the England Under-21s have seen enquiries come in from four Premier League clubs, according to the Daily Mail.

Newly-promoted Crystal Palace are chasing a winger, and were said to have made an offer of around £1million last week, which Steve Clark's side may have to accept due to Redmond only having one year remaining on his current contract at St Andrew's. Palace have also shown a strong interest in another young England star playing in the Championship, Blackpool winger Tom Ince.

The other Premier League sides chasing Redmond are said to be Swansea, Fulham and Norwich, and Birmingham will be hoping that the number of interested clubs will see them able to set an asking price closer to £3million.

The 19-year-old scored two goals for the club in the Championship this season, and seven the season before as he made his first-team breakthrough, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players outside of England's top flight.

He took his fine form to the Under-21 European Championships, where large numbers of scouts watched him, though Stuart Pearce's England team were eliminated after losing all three games in the group stages.


]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/12/swansea-city-fulham-among-premier-league-quartet-chasing-england-under-21-starlet-nathan-redmond/feed/ 0 Mark BrusWed, 12 Jun 13 16:49:20 +0000Birmingham teenager attracting Premier League attention. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/12/transfer-rumour-gossip-chelsea-ready-to-sell-95m-trio-monaco-offer-85m-record-fee-for-cristiano-ronaldo-moyes-steps-up-lewandowski-chase/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/12/transfer-rumour-gossip-chelsea-ready-to-sell-95m-trio-monaco-offer-85m-record-fee-for-cristiano-ronaldo-moyes-steps-up-lewandowski-chase/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:48:00 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=148509 A round-up of Wednesday's biggest transfer stories.

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Monaco could continue their big spending this summer with an incredible £85million bid for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also wanted by Manchester United and PSG.

Full story: The Independent.

David Moyes is keen to land Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, and will offer to double the Polish striker's wages to around £90,000 a week if he joins Manchester United.

Full story: The Sun.



Chelsea ready to sell £95m trio to help boost transfer funds.

Full story: The Times

New Everton manager Roberto Martinez is closing in on the signing of Antolin Alcaraz from his old club Wigan.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

The Spanish coach is also keen on Wigan striker Arouna Kone, though the Ivorian has said he would be happy to stay at the DW Stadium even in the Championship.

Full story: The Metro.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will consider selling Brazilian defender David Luiz if he doesn't adjust his game.

Full story: Daily Express.

Manchester United have supposedly set an asking price of £8.5million for winger Nani, who is wanted by Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Arsenal have made an enquiry about Benfica defender Lorenzo Melgarejo, according to the player's agent.

Full story: Sky Sports.



AC Milan have made a clear stance on their refusal to sell star player Stephan El Shaarawy to Manchester City this summer.

Full story: Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has disputed Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that he submitted a transfer request at the club.

Full story: The Times.

Former Sunderland striker Darren Bent could be on his way to Newcastle after Alan Pardew has considered a £6million bid for the out-of-favour Aston Villa man.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Newcastle are also hoping to secure the free transfer of FC Twente defender Douglas, who is also wanted by clubs in Italy and Russia.

Full story: The Journal.

West Ham will make an attempt to sign recently-released midfielder Massimo Ambrosini, 36, who has left AC Milan after eighteen years with the club.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Norwich and Fulham are interested in signing PSV's Swedish striker Ola Toivonen, with the Canaries believed to be the favourites to land the 26-year-old.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Queens Park Rangers are hoping to persuade free agent Danny Simpson to sign for them after leaving Newcastle.

Full story: Shields Gazette.

Swansea City could sign Jonathan de Guzman on loan from Villareal again next season after failing to agree a fee with the Spanish club to bring him in permanently.

Full story: Wales Online.

PSG are considering making a big-money offer to Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, as they seek a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Joey Barton says he wants a big pay-off of £3.5million to leave Queens Park Rangers this summer.

Full story: The Sun.



Javier Mascherano received a red card for Argentina last night after a bizarre incident in which he kicked a medic who was helping him off the field.

Full story: BBC Sport.


]]> A round-up of Wednesday's biggest transfer stories.

Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts

Monaco could continue their big spending this summer with an incredible £85million bid for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also wanted by Manchester United and PSG.

Full story: The Independent.

David Moyes is keen to land Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, and will offer to double the Polish striker's wages to around £90,000 a week if he joins Manchester United.

Full story: The Sun.



Chelsea ready to sell £95m trio to help boost transfer funds.

Full story: The Times

New Everton manager Roberto Martinez is closing in on the signing of Antolin Alcaraz from his old club Wigan.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

The Spanish coach is also keen on Wigan striker Arouna Kone, though the Ivorian has said he would be happy to stay at the DW Stadium even in the Championship.

Full story: The Metro.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will consider selling Brazilian defender David Luiz if he doesn't adjust his game.

Full story: Daily Express.

Manchester United have supposedly set an asking price of £8.5million for winger Nani, who is wanted by Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Full story: Sky Sports.

Arsenal have made an enquiry about Benfica defender Lorenzo Melgarejo, according to the player's agent.

Full story: Sky Sports.



AC Milan have made a clear stance on their refusal to sell star player Stephan El Shaarawy to Manchester City this summer.

Full story: Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has disputed Sir Alex Ferguson's claim that he submitted a transfer request at the club.

Full story: The Times.

Former Sunderland striker Darren Bent could be on his way to Newcastle after Alan Pardew has considered a £6million bid for the out-of-favour Aston Villa man.

Full story: The Telegraph.

Newcastle are also hoping to secure the free transfer of FC Twente defender Douglas, who is also wanted by clubs in Italy and Russia.

Full story: The Journal.

West Ham will make an attempt to sign recently-released midfielder Massimo Ambrosini, 36, who has left AC Milan after eighteen years with the club.

Full story: Daily Mail.

Norwich and Fulham are interested in signing PSV's Swedish striker Ola Toivonen, with the Canaries believed to be the favourites to land the 26-year-old.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Queens Park Rangers are hoping to persuade free agent Danny Simpson to sign for them after leaving Newcastle.

Full story: Shields Gazette.

Swansea City could sign Jonathan de Guzman on loan from Villareal again next season after failing to agree a fee with the Spanish club to bring him in permanently.

Full story: Wales Online.

PSG are considering making a big-money offer to Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, as they seek a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti.

Full story: Daily Mirror.

Joey Barton says he wants a big pay-off of £3.5million to leave Queens Park Rangers this summer.

Full story: The Sun.



Javier Mascherano received a red card for Argentina last night after a bizarre incident in which he kicked a medic who was helping him off the field.

Full story: BBC Sport.


]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/12/transfer-rumour-gossip-chelsea-ready-to-sell-95m-trio-monaco-offer-85m-record-fee-for-cristiano-ronaldo-moyes-steps-up-lewandowski-chase/feed/ 0 Mark BrusWed, 12 Jun 13 11:48:00 +0000A round-up of Wednesday's biggest transfer stories. http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/11/norwich-city-agree-fee-for-swedish-international-ola-toivonen/ http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/11/norwich-city-agree-fee-for-swedish-international-ola-toivonen/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:50:15 +0000 Mark Brus http://www.caughtoffside.com/?p=148417 Norwich to sign PSV forward.

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Norwich City are rumoured to have agreed a £4million fee with PSV Eindhoven for the signing of Swedish international Ola Toivonen, according to Sky Sports.

The 26-year-old has scored 59 goals in four years with the Dutch club, and was rumoured to be looking for a move to the Premier League this summer.

Sunderland have shown an interest in him in the past, but he now looks set to become Chris Hughton's second signing of the summer, after signing Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon.

A deal has not yet been completed, and PSV technical director Marcel Brands claims there is interest from a number of clubs in Toivonen.

He said: "There is real interest [from Norwich], and also from a number of clubs."

Toivonen has previously expressed his concern that PSV's asking price has been too high and put off any potential bidders, saying: "The asking price is too high. I've said it before and I continue to say it."

Still, he now seems to be closer to his desired move, with PSV accepting his wishes to move on after a good spell with the club since joining from Malmo in 2009.

Toivonen also has 33 caps and 6 goals for Sweden, representing his country at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and in Ukraine for Euro 2012 last summer.

]]> Norwich to sign PSV forward.

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Norwich City are rumoured to have agreed a £4million fee with PSV Eindhoven for the signing of Swedish international Ola Toivonen, according to Sky Sports.

The 26-year-old has scored 59 goals in four years with the Dutch club, and was rumoured to be looking for a move to the Premier League this summer.

Sunderland have shown an interest in him in the past, but he now looks set to become Chris Hughton's second signing of the summer, after signing Dutch striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon.

A deal has not yet been completed, and PSV technical director Marcel Brands claims there is interest from a number of clubs in Toivonen.

He said: "There is real interest [from Norwich], and also from a number of clubs."

Toivonen has previously expressed his concern that PSV's asking price has been too high and put off any potential bidders, saying: "The asking price is too high. I've said it before and I continue to say it."

Still, he now seems to be closer to his desired move, with PSV accepting his wishes to move on after a good spell with the club since joining from Malmo in 2009.

Toivonen also has 33 caps and 6 goals for Sweden, representing his country at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and in Ukraine for Euro 2012 last summer.

]]> http://www.caughtoffside.com/2013/06/11/norwich-city-agree-fee-for-swedish-international-ola-toivonen/feed/ 0 Mark BrusTue, 11 Jun 13 21:50:15 +0000Norwich to sign PSV forward.