Cole seals Lille loan switch
Cole rejected an 11th hour approach from Aston Villa to take up the chance to play in France. A statement on Liverpool’s official website said: “Liverpool announced today it had finalised a deal with Lille OSC for the loan transfer of Joe Cole. QPR close in on Ferdinand
The 26-year-old will undergo a medical and discuss personal terms with the Premier League newcomers in London on Wednesday afternoon. Gunners to secure defensive duo
The Gunners were expected to formalise the acquisitions of Germany centre-back Mertesacker and Brazil left-back Santos after both flew into London to undergo medicals. The pair’s arrival cannot come quickly enough for an Arsenal side who have endured one of their most miserable starts to a season in recent memory. Wigan agree fee for Maloney
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan revealed on Tuesday that the club were in talks with Celtic regarding a deal for the former Aston Villa man. An offer has now been accepted and Maloney will undergo a medical and discuss personal terms ahead of finalising a return to the English Premier League. Bolton have Ngog bid accepted
Ngog moved to Anfield in 2008 when former Reds manager Rafa Benitez brought him to the club from Paris Saint-Germain. Harry: No last-minute Luka exit
The Croatia midfielder has been the subject of firm interest from Chelsea this summer and there had been suggestions the deal could be revived before the summer window closes at 11pm. But Redknapp said he was “one million per cent” convinced that chairman Daniel Levy would not sell Modric. Levy has been adamant that Modric will not be allowed to leave White Hart Lane, and even though the 25-year-old asked not to play in Sunday’s clash with Manchester City, according to Redknapp, the club’s stance remains the same. Redknapp promised Modric would not be on the move. |
