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Makelele will sign for Chelsea for just over �9m on Saturday after passing a medical - finally ending the speculation and spending spree!
Dean, Swiss Cottage, London
After failing to sign Zenden, Charlton have turned their attention to Moroccan international and Ajax winger Nourdin Boukhari.
J.J Keskousha, Sweden
David Beckham is holding talks with Abramovic. Trust me, I know it's not working out for him in Spain.
DB, Spain, Madrid
I heard that Spurs have approached Alan Gilzean, to play him along side Kanoute. You heard it here first!
Ivor, Washington, DC USA
I work at the airport in Milan and I saw Owen there meeting up with AC Milan officials, heard it here first.
Jimmy, Milan, Italy
Van Der Vaart has joined Manchester United with Nicky Butt going the other way.
Peter Van Man Dartly, Amsterdam, Holland
Dino Baggio is to join Blackburn Rovers after they failed to sign Barry Ferguson.
Rich, UK
Rumours are rife that Chelski are planning yet another big summer signing. Apparently a deal is urgently being made for Kezman of PSV to act as back up for Crespo and Mutu. The deal is that Hasselbaink will go to PSV along with a generous �6m. Expect this to come through by Saturday afternoon at the latest.
Micky, London
Everton will have two new faces by deadline day, Barry Ferguson and Francis Jeffers.
Thomas Love, England
 |  Sergei Rebrov will move to Wolves this week after agreeing a pay cut of �8,000 |
Leeds are set to offload Seth Johnson to cut down his wages, with Middlesbrough interested in his signature.
Mighty White, England
I've just heard that Martin O'Neill has bought a house in Southport. This could mean he's either going to Everton (not), or Liverpool to replace Houllier.
Martin Butler, Southport
Stockport County's Jonathan Daley has agreed to join Cardiff City's growing contingent of Irish players. Also, Arsenal have had their feelers out on ageing Danish striker Ebbe Sand from Schalke, a fee of �4m will get them their man!
Eoin Doyle, Dublin
Celtic are very interested in LuaLua from Newcastle.
Andrew Higgins, Scotland
| Gio Van Bronckhorst will join Barcelona in a straight swap with Brazilian Gerard |
My mate who has links with the British Embassy in Ukraine says that Sergei Rebrov will move to Wolves this week after agreeing a pay cut of �8,000 from �24,000. He has already been to Molineux twice recently and is happy with the set-up and teaming up again with former Dynamo Kiev and Ukrainian captain Oleh Luzhny.
Andy, Wolverhampton
Emmanuel Petit is set to make a shock return to his old club Arsenal, only this time on loan and as a centre-back, with a view to buying him on a free next season when his contract at Stamford Bridge expires.
Johnny, Dartford
Gerard Houllier will be fired as Liverpool manager following the Everton game.
Rude, Jamaica
Gio Van Bronckhorst will join Barcelona in a straight swap with Brazilian Gerard.
Mike D, England
Everton will sign Sean Davis, Barry Ferguson and Franny Jeffers all before the transfer deadline in a order to push on for Europe.
Robbie, Liverpool
Chelsea are set to buy every player that has ever existed in the world of football in an attempt to win the title.
Andy, England
Gerard Houllier will walk away from Liverpool should they lose to Everton on Saturday. Gary McAllister has been lined up as his replacement.
Nick Toulantas, Australia
Zidane will go to Arsenal when his contract finishes in two years time for free, to join the other French players.
ZZ, Madrid, Spain
| Before next week's transfer deadline, Chelsea will make a sensational �30m swoop for Steven Gerrard |
Former Boro midfielder Emerson will join Wolves on Monday from Spanish side Atletico Madrid for a fee of �0.8m.
Ollie Conroux, England
A reliable Dutch football journalist has hinted that a deal between Man Utd and Ajax about Van der Vaart has already been made and that he will join Utd after this season.
Maarten, Netherlands
Before next week's transfer deadline, Chelsea will make a sensational �30m swoop for Steven Gerrard.
Rob, UK
I sold an ice cream to Francis Jeffers (99, strawberry topping) last Friday and he said he expects to sign for Everton on Thursday of next week at a 'spectacular quadruple signing' press conference.
He declined to say who else was signing but wouldn't deny that Steve McManaman would be sitting alongside him.
Mister Softee, UK
Man United will offer Nicky Butt to Birmingham and Tottenham in exchange for Matthew Upson or Steven Carr.
Mike, Wolverhampton
I went to the gym last night at the Marriot hotel in Portsmouth. Just as I was leaving I bumped into Andy Cole who was checking in. Could it be Pompey are set to sign him???
Dan Cairns, Portsmouth
A lifelong Arsenal supporter, who happens to be a Saudi prince, will pump �20m into the team. Wegner will then raid Auxerre for Mexes and Cisse.
Tim, UK
| I have been informed that Chelsea are trying to snap up Owen Hargreaves |
Mexican midfielder Gerard Torrado will sign for Blackburn on Friday, agent Bonales has confirmed to a newspaper in Mexico.
Kiefer Blackmore, Milton Keynes
Manchester United will hold talks with Alan Smith about a possible �10m move from Leeds United, maybe with Diego Forlan going the other way.
David Fisherman, UK
Djibril Cisse is moving to Chelsea for �12m, or so my reliable source in France tells me.
Jeej, UK
Mick McCarthy to sign Peter Crouch and Darren Huckerby on loan once the Tore Andre Flo deal is finalised.
Hugh, Barnard Castle
Steve Bruce has decided Figueroa isn't good enough for Birmingham City and will now sell him to Osasuna or Seville.
Alex, UK
I have been informed that Chelsea are trying to snap up Owen Hargreaves. Although Hargreaves has insisted he is happy at Bayern and has started their first three games, my sources say he may be forced out due to a crippling wage bill that has been put on the German side since they signed Roy Mckaay.
Jack, England
I have just left the classy Italian restaurant (La Dolce Vita) after getting Steve McManaman's autograph...he was dining with the Ginger magician Dave Moyes, expect him on the bench against Fulham on Saturday.
Junior Senior, Liverpool
Michael Owen will be allowed to leave Liverpool in the summer for �30m. Apparently, he feels he needs a new challenge and wants to win a league championship. Milan and Real Madrid are said to be extremely interested.
David, England
The rumour doing the rounds in Nottingham is that Forest are interested in Peter Crouch.
Steve, UK
Liverpool will hold talks with Barry Ferguson and sign him before the transfer window closes. Blackburn are also after him.
Samuel, Croydon
| Spurs are planning a swoop for Glasgow Rangers manager Alex McLeish as a replacement for Hoddle |
My Spanish mate told me that Ayala is going to Anfield in a swap deal with Henchoz and �5m. Also Simon Davies from Tottenham will complete Houllier's signings this season.
Kevin Mc, Mayo, Ireland
Spurs are lining up a move to bring Steve Perryman back to assist Hoddle with the man management of the players. But a good source says he will take over if Hoddle fails.
AL, Cambs
I was talking to a friend who is Rio Ferdinand's cousin, he informs me Man Utd will sign Stephen Carr for �5m. You heard it here first!
David, Ireland, Portaferry
Villa are planning to offload Dublin and Hendrie to Leicester for peanuts to clear some space for the January sales.
Chris, UK
Spurs are planning a swoop for Glasgow Rangers manager Alex McLeish as a replacement for Hoddle. He will bring Barry Ferguson with him south of the border.
Jon, UK
| Martin O'Neill will be Liverpool manager before Christmas |
I'm visiting my uncle "Terry" in North London and the team he plays for are set to sign the unsettled Roque Junior and steal the Brazilian wonderkid Diego from under their local rivals nose. I can't go into detail of the teams as it is top secret. I'm sure you'll never guess.
Pierre Henry, Monaco, France Saints are on the verge of signing Olivier Kapo from Auxerre
Charlie Mercer
Celtic are frantically trying to sign 2 new players before the transfer window closes on Aug 31st (and making good progress). Brian Quinn thinks that by stating Celtic must sell before they buy, he will fool clubs into thinking they have no transfer budget, and therefore will not over inflate transfer fees!!
Omar, Dunblane
De Boer and Barry Ferguson will be leaving Rangers after the first Old Firm match, with Rangers swooping for Paddy Flannery of Dumbarton and Rep of Ireland U21 international Noel Hunt, currently with Dunfermline. Excellent source.
Derek Turner, Glasgow
Martin O'Neill will be Liverpool manager before Christmas. Celtic will be out of the Champs League by then and O'Neill's contract isn't worth the imaginary paper it was never printed on!
Nick Leckerman, Glasgow
Steve McManaman was seen going into Celtic Park this morning. I know the board has ruled out any signings, but a year's loan could be on the cards.
Jax, Glasgow
Fulham have agreed a season-long loan with Man Utd for Diego Forlan to be announced later today at an FFC press conference.
D OGorman, Woking
Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson and coach Sammy Lee are angry at Christian Damiano's appointment on the coaching staff. Apparently, the rift is so big that staff and players are split between Houllier and Damiano and Thompson and Lee.
DJ, Liverpool
| Vitesse striker Bob Peeters is off to Millwall according to Dutch soccer magazine Voetbal International |
Boro will let Gareth Southgate join Celtic on loan - he wants Champions League football now that his international career seems over.
Ally, Darlington
Harry Kewell has told close friends back at home that he feels he has made a mistake in leaving Leeds to join Liverpool after seeing his old side put in an excellent performance against title contenders Newcastle on Sunday.
Craig, Australia
My brother works in a chip shop in Manchester, he saw Alex Ferguson sharing a bag of chips with Gary Pallister and talking about the number two job.
Michael, Dublin
Vitesse striker Bob Peeters is off to Millwall according to Dutch soccer magazine Voetbal International (www.vi.nl). Vitesse are still in financial problems and need to offload the highly-paid Belgian former international.
Remko, Netherlands
Forest could swoop for young Spurs striker Jamie Slabber before the transfer window closes. Apparently he was watched in pre-season by Forest scouts!
J Slabber, London
Peter Thorne is about to be sold by Lennie Lawrence. He will no longer be the manager with the Thorne in his side.
Buddy Willard, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Gerard Houllier has until mid-September to save his job. The board are unhappy at his lack of ambition and playing style. They have already sounded out possible replacements; Keegan, O'Neill and Toshack.
David, Cheshire
| Portsmouth Boss Harry Redknapp is lining up a �2.3m bid for striker David Johnson |
Vitesse striker Bob Peeters is joining Millwall.
Martijn, Alkmaar, Holland
Leeds Alan Smith will sign on at St James Park as Robson sees him as competition for Bellamy. Laurent Robert will go in opposite direction to Elland Road, paving the way for Steve MacManaman to command the wingers position at Newcastle United. Heard it here first!
Piker Mike, Edinburgh
Alex Ferguson will have a new assistant manager by next week, when he appoints Eric Cantona as his new right hand man - you heard it here first!!
Craig, Milton Keynes
To Pete Johnson, Morecambe. Where do you get this nonsense. A: MO'N has confirmed the Chairman's line that he will be signing no one prior to the deadline. B: But even is he does manage to pull something off it will be for a midfielder.
C: The Celtic stalwart you mentioned left Celtic five years ago, is now 38 and plays for Motherwell and was never that great a keeper anyway. The whole story just beggers belief.
Tony Devine, Glasgow
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is lining up a �2.3m bid for Nottingham Forest's hotshot striker David Johnson.
Bob Smit, England
Maybe Pete Johnson of Morecambe would like to know that Gordon Marshall left Celtic over five years ago, is currently with Motherwell, and is therefore unlikely to be involved in any swap deal between Liverpool and Celtic.
Pete, London
Young Leeds Academy player David Henderson is set to join the first team squad early next week. David has been tipped by experts as the next Wizard from Oz.
Hendo, Australia
Tottenham are about to sign the supremely gifted Emile Heskey.
Augustus Pablo, Saffron
| Roberto Ayala will sign for Man Utd next week. |
My brother is a window cleaner at Highbury. When he was cleaning Wenger's office windows he saw Steven Gerrard signing a piece of paper in the office. Parlour and Bergkamp are set to go in the other direction as Houllier looks to add more useless players to his squad.
Kevin Barry, London
Man Utd are currently on a deal for �35.25 million for Francesco Totti.
Jordan , Scotland
Former Crystal Palace winger Julian Gray is off to Liverpool, who he terrorised last season in Palace's win at Anfield.
James, England
Roberto Ayala will sign for Man Utd next week. He sees it as the final chapter in his career. Reports from Spain say it's just a matter of finalising personal details.
Jorge Lopez, Valencia
A family member of Heskey's tells me Houllier is trying to do a swap deal with Heskey & Babbell for Villa's Vassell.
David, Nottingham
Chelsea are planning another bid for Fernando Torres and are trying to use Jimmy Floyd in a part exchange.
Neil, Scotland
Talk is spreading that Forest are looking to sign Brazil has-been Bebeto.
Richard Grochowski, Nottingham
Shamrock Rovers defender Conor Burton is set to join Leeds United after impressing in a recent friendly against Tymon Celtic.
Ray, Dublin
Norwich are believed to be in contract talks with Claudio Canigia, he is expected to sign next week.
Ralph, UK
| Michael Carrick is off to Leeds for �8m |
Walsall are close to agreeing a season loan deal for Wolves striker Adam Proudlock as he is fifth choice striker at the Molineux club.
Anon, West Mids Alex Ferguson has ended his search for a number two and is set to appoint Gareth Keenan (Slough) as 'Assistant to the manager'.
Buddy Willard, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Rumours are going around all over Leeds that Leeds are willing to sacrifice Ian Harte to bring in Diego Forlan. This may possibly be a swap deal as Man Utd are currently in need of a defender.
Dave, Leeds
Michael Carrick is off to Leeds, when Peter Reid gets the eight million for Smith from......Newcastle! Paul Okon will go to West Ham as part of the deal. Done and dusted almost apparently
Gareth Smith, England
Word from this part of the world is that Besiktas striker Ilhan Mansiz is going to sign for Newcastle for �5m.
Adem, Istanbul
A good source of mine has told me that Man City's Kevin Horlock will be joining West Ham and Metomo will join Wolves. These wages, along with Carlo Nash's departure, will fund the wages of Steve Mcmanaman from Real and Stephen Carr from Spurs.
Mark Thorpe, Oldham
Rumours are rife around here at the mo, people are saying that it will actually be Mark Viduka that goes to Villa for �8m rather than Smithy.
Simon Hulse, Leeds
| Martin O'Neill may attempt a shock swoop to bring Emile Heskey to the Bhoys |
Southhampton have bid �4m and Fernandes for Danny Murphy - Houllier is a known admirer of Fabrice and a deal is on the cards.
Sean Daykin, Plymouth
Rumour has it that Martin O'Neill may attempt a shock swoop to bring Emile Heskey to the Bhoys, with stalwart keeper Gordon Marshall moving in the opposite direction. Apparently, Heskey is keen to link up with his former boss.
Pete Johnson, Morecambe, England
Man Utd are still after a right winger, but it being kept secret who the target is - only Fergie and the board know so Chelsea can't force up the price.
Kev, Swansea
Smithy to Villa? Get serious!!
Steve Holden, UK
Due to a wage ceiling in the J-League, Steve McManaman could not get a 50% pay increase at FC Tokyo. I'm a FC Tokyo fan and would love to have him. But it ain't going to happen.
Rob Christen, Tokyo
Chelsea will use the Christmas transfer window to bring Zidane, Beckham, Raul and Figo to West London with Bogarde and Stanic going the other way.
Claudio, Chelsea
| Big Sam is interested in signing Nigerian centre-back, Taribo West |
In Australia there is an Under-20s tournament being staged in Adelaide called The International Soccer Challenge.
Liverpool's Under-20s team are here and I heard on the Australian news that Steve Heighway (who is over here with the Liverpool team) is looking at a 16-year-old Australian striker named Daniel Schoepf to take back to England.
Apparently Schoepf is Australia's answer to Wayne Rooney.
David Henderson, Adelaide, Australia
Big Sam is interested in signing Nigerian centre-back, Taribo West.
Okan, USA
Spurs are set to bring Nicky Butt to WHL in a straight swap for Carr. Sir Alec apparently sees the England midfielder as surplus to requirements following his recent signings.
Charlie, London
Steve McManaman will be paraded at St James Park on a free transfer as Bobby Robson is looking at offloading Solano and Laurent Robert in the near future.
Mikey, Edinburgh
Sources close to Blackburn are hinting that Rovers are set to bring Barry Ferguson to the club for a fee of around �5m.
Lee, Derby
| Middlesbrough are in talks with unhappy Claude Makalele |
My Mum's a cleaner for the Leyton Orient manager Paul Brush and she overheard him on the phone to Gazza and a possible role as a player/coach at Orient.
Richard Bernstein, Canada Water My dad plays football and has a good friendship with someone at Real and he says that Pavon and Selgardo are both on there way to Man Utd for about �18m.
Romeo, Madrid
My brother works at a travel agents, and has booked a flight for a gentleman named G Hoddle to fly out to Lens on Saturday night. Rumour has it has gone to look at Papa Diop.
Rav, UK
Liverpool will sign youngsters Stephen Pearson, James McFaddan (Motherwell) and Joel McAnuff and Nigel Reo-Coker (Wimbledon) and will loan all players out probably to Coventry and West Ham for a seasons loan.
Jezz, Liverpool
Middlesbrough are in talks with unhappy Claude Makalele about a possible move to the Riverside.
Shakin, Stevenage
Charlton are said to be interested in Michael Corbett from non-league Dulwich Hamlet
henry nash, england
A friend of mine, who is on the staff at Chelsea, says Nicky Butt is a 10m target for Claudio Ranieri.
Eleanor, Rugby
Sam Allardyce will end his search for a striker by signing Villa flop Peter Crouch this week.
Mike, Manchester
Rebrov will soon be announced as an Everton player, and Stevey McManaman will be returning home to the Blues in Merseyside. (
Rones, Wirral, Nr Liverpool
According to his agent, Tokyo FC is going to sign Steve MacManaman on a free from Real Madrid. They are offering him a 50% pay rise to persuade him to leave Europe for a "weaker" league.
Suzuki, Japan
| Leeds will replace Mark Viduka with Nottingham Forest striker David Johnson |
Mike Utting, New Zealand's great goalkeeper at the Confederations Cup, is on his way to Arsenal.
Tim, NZ
I was waiting to have my eyes tested at the opticians when none other than Arsene Wenger popped in for a check-up. I heard him on the phone talking in French with regards to Alain (Boumsong?)and Philipe (Mexes?)
Greg McKeown, Highbury
Leeds will replace Mark Viduka with Nottingham Forest striker David Johnson. A move is to be completed early next week, just ask Paul Okon, he will be going the other way.
The Shellster, London
Liverpool will sign Samuel Et'o, with Emile Heskey going the other way. Chelsea will also sign Rio Ferdinand for �25,000,000 from Manchester United.
Niall, England
Aston Villa look certain to snap up Stephane Dalmat from under the noses of Middlesbrough.
Monty, UK
Luton's goalkeeping will be resolved in the next week or two, they will make an offer for a season-long loan deal for Thomas Myah.
Leon, Luton
Blackburn Rovers to sign Tommy Miller from Ipswich.
Joe, UK
| McManaman is set to fill the void left by Duff, and join up with his old boss, Souness, at Blackburn |
Gaizka Mendieta will sign for Celtic as a replacement for Lubo Moravcik and be paraded at Parkhead before Saturday's game with Dundee Utd.
Interactive Man, Glasgow
I've heard Leeds are selling Viduka and making a move for Gerrard.
Tyke, Leeds
It's official, Benfica will swoop for Spurs starlet Jamie Slabber this week! You heard it here first!
J Slabber, London
My uncle works on a golf course in Malaga, Spain. Last week he saw Marcello Lippi, Fiat boss Agnelli and none other than Michael Owen enjoying a private round. Expect a big Juve bid soon...
Simon Diamond, Bubble, Lancs
McManaman is set to fill the void left by Duff, and join up with his old boss, Souness, at Blackburn.
Iqbal, UK
Portsmouth are on the brink of signing Roberto Baggio. He was seen this week in talks with Harry Redknapp.
Aider, Southampton
Vieira will not be signing for Arsenal on Tuesday, he`ll hold out for another year then sign for Real Madrid.
Patrick Pollock, Belfast
Wolves are about to sign Emile Heskey, with a straight swap with Ndah and Kennedy
Moe, UK
| Blackburn are on the verge of signing Darius Vassell |
Chelsea are about to sign Javier Saviola from Barcelona for almost �25m.
J. Saviola, Barcelona Del Piero will join up with Henry in the next week in part exchange deal with Rami Shabaan.
Mickey, London
All reports linking Van der Vaart with a move away from Ajax are crap. He has promised Ajax he won't leave this summer. He might do so next summer though.
Tool, Oss, The Netherlands
I heard from a very good source that Roberto Carlos is to sign for Newcastle United with Viana and Bernard going the other way.
Qasim B, Newcastle
Man Utd to sign Rafeal van der Vaart and Christiano Ronaldo, Puyol and Hatem Trablesi and possibly Defoe.
Minal, Leicester
Real will make an extremely large offer for Sol Campbell from Arsenal, the fee is around �30m!
Jose, Madrid
Blackburn are on the verge of signing Darius Vassell after GS cooled his interest in Franny Jeffers. The deal is a straight swap for Dwight Yorke. Blackburn have also been interested in Eidur Gudjohnsen - with Andy Cole being sent packing. Eidur should cost around �4-5m
Trav, Blackburn
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