Transfer Rumors (19 July 09): Adebayor signs for Man City, Arsenal target Martins and Ba, Tottenham bid for Crouch, and more
It’s not the busiest of Sundays in regards to transfer gossip, but there’s a number of juicy tidbits to discuss in today’s transfer roundup.
And after you check out today’s roundup, make sure to keep up with all of the latest confirmed signings with the updated summer transfer lists.
England
Adebayor Signs For City
Manchester City have completed the signing of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor for 22m. (The Mirror)
Analysis: Looked like he was going to stall for a little while longer for one reason or another, but getting it done quickly is good for City and for Arsenal, who can focus on doing their own spending now. Now it’s time for City to focus on reinforcements at the back, but they’re not having quite the same luck as they have in being able to add to the front line.
Arsenal Target Ba?
Arsenal could be targeting Newcastle’s Obafemi Martins (The People) or Hoffenheim’s Demba Ba as a replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor (Goal.com)
Analysis: Ba could cost more than Martins but may not command the same wages that Martins might, but if a move is made for either, I’d have to give the edge to Martins, due to his experience and success in the Premier League.
There’s a good chance that Arsene could just sit on his hands and go with the strikers he already has, but considering the injury and inconsistency issues that he had to deal with last season, that’d be taking a real gamble.
Premier League Return Beckons For Becks?
Chelsea and Totttenham are reportedly preparing bids for David Beckham. (Daily Mail)
Analysis: I could certainly see him returning to England, but I also don’t see that being a realistic possibility until after the MLS season is over.
Tottenham Bid For Crouch
Tottenham have tabled a 12m bid for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch. (News of the World)
Analysis: Crouch’s wages would be no problem for Tottenham, and there is his reported preference for London, but it might come down to preferences – immediate European football with Fulham, or a reunion with Harry Redknapp?
Spain
Zaragoza To Sign Uche
Real Zaragoza are set to sign Getafe striker Ikechukwu Uche for 5m. (Sky Sports)
Analysis: Uche wasn’t a full-time starter during his two seasons at Getafe, but he did score some big goals for them, and he’ll have the chance to play a pivotal role in helping Zaragoza stay in La Liga next season.
Italy
Fiorentina Sign Castillo
Fiorentina have signed striker Jose Ignacio Castillo from Lecce for a fee of around 1m. (Goal.com)
Analysis: Castillo acquitted himself well in his first Serie A experience last season after spending many seasons in Italy’s lower leagues, and he’ll provide a solid backup option in Fiorentina’s attack.
Germany
Bayern Give Up On Bosingwa
Bayern Munich have ended their interest in Chelsea right back Jose Bosingwa due to Chelsea’s refusal to part with the Portugal international. (Sky Sports)
Analysis: Bayern’s best hope to land Bosingwa rested on Chelsea being able to sign Glen Johnson, but he opted for Liverpool.
France
Lyon Sign Cissokho
Lyon have reportedly finalized a 15m deal for Porto defender Aly Cissokho. (Goal.com)
Analysis: It must be that the problem that showed up in Cissokho’s medical with AC Milan must not have been considered too serious to dissuade Lyon from signing him, since he passed his medical at Lyon without any issues.
AW,OBAFEMI MARTIN IS A GD BUY.HE’S LETHAL,STRONGER&HE GOT PACE..ADVANTAGE OF HIM TO BE A GUNNER THIS COMING SEASON AS HE’S A SEASONAL EPL PLAYER WITH NEWCASTLE.PLS AW,GRAB HIM B4 ITS TOO LATE!!!
Wengers been going on about how his ‘young’ arsenal side dont need a replacement 4 adebayor (what’s new). If he does decide 2 do d sane thing however, martins would be an incredible addition to the side. I’d like to see how well he does in a team dat is not lacking in confidence (as owen referred 2 newcastle).
Wenger should not delay. Martins will be an incredible addition to the squad. His pace will sit the Arsenal’s kinda play. GRAB D LAD ARSENE
im a Man United fan, and even i agree that martins would be a great signing 4 Arsenal! he’ll improve Arsenal as a team, and Arsenal will improve him as a player because they dnt have any confidence issues and they have a good coach, it would be a good move 4 all parties involved
Look im with United through and through! but i do fancy to watch and keep tabs on Tottenham and i really do think that Redknappe is a royal dumbass! his got strikers like Keane, Defoe, Bent and puvleychenko and he wants to sign CROUCH! wat for! he hasnt proven himself at a big team like liverpool nor a small team like portsmouth! his tall 4 nothing because he doesnt score enough headers and even fewer with his feet! he just stands out because his tall! puvlyechenko can do the exact job he would and more! sometimes i wonder if harry knows wat his got right under his nose! players like Dos Santos, o’hara, huddlestone, Bentley! sure they havent shone! but has harry ever given them the opportunity to? nope! i think his got favourites and i dnt think his the right man 4 the job! bring martin jol back! PLZ!
All i go yearn be say- arsene , sign martin
Not to mention gareth bale. I tnk il go wit u there portalian, ‘arry doz hav favorites & they r mostly players he doznt hav. U know what they say, ‘the grass is always greener on d other side.’ But seriously, go easy on ol’ crouchy, he’s not as useless as u make him sound.
I think I can agree with Wenger If he can add Martins to the squad because he has pace and can play long shot and score from any angle which made me prefer him to any other player in premiership.
it will be nice nd interesting 2 see martins in arsenal jersey. he will fill d gap left by Ade. nd still add pace, shots, power and super play 2 arsenal attack. Wenger, d earlier d beta! grab him now.