Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged negotiations

Agger's Anfield Agony

2008-09-29T10:23:00+00:00

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has reportedly delayed discussions over a new contract, casting further doubt over his future.

According to News of the World, Agger will not enter negotiations to extend his current deal until manager Rafael Benitez assures him that he has a first-team future at Anfield.

Your Questions Answered (Part 1 of 4)

2008-09-18T17:45:55+00:00

Photo by ISIphotos.com

Good afternoon everybody. It is time to start answering some of the questions you sent my way recently in the latest Q&A. I will be breaking up the Q&A into four segments, starting with today's.

Sullivan Sympathizes With Naive Mike Ashley

2008-09-16T09:37:54+00:00

Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has expressed some sympathy for Mike Ashley, but has said his Newcastle counterpart as 'naive'. David Sullivan - Birmingham co-owner sympathizes with Ashley Newcastle Owner Ashley has come in for some serious criticism, when he seemed to let the negotiations with Kevin Keegan get out of hand, while he was away in [.

Five Buyers In Battle For Newcastle United

2008-09-15T10:05:06+00:00

There appears to be at least 5 different buyers that are reported interested in buying Newcastle United, and we knew that negotiations with Dubai Investment Capital (DIC), had already started in earnest over the weekend. Dubai Investment Capital (DIC), the investment arm of the Dubai Government, has been in discussions with Liverpool about a possible takeover [.

REPORT: Galaxy and Becks Due Down Under in December

2008-09-12T16:19:00+00:00

File under: "Circus Beckham 2 - The Sequel"

It looks like Beckham and LA Galaxy are headed back to the Australia and New Zealand this winter according to this report from Australia's Live News.

David Beckham is set to return to Australian shores in December this year, with news negotiations for a matchup between the Queensland Roar and Beckham's LA Galaxy outfit are almost complete.

EXPANSION: BarcaMiami FC? Miami FC in Talks With FC Barcelona to Enter MLS Play?

2008-09-11T21:45:00+00:00

It's not such a "slow news" day as me would say... There's expansion related talk breaking out in all quarters from New York City to Philadelphia to Miami.

Kudos to an MLSR reader who sent us this story by email. It would appear that Barcelona is talking with the USL side, Miami FC about entering MLS perhaps with some Barca branding.

Xisco Ready For Challenge At Newcastle

2008-09-11T15:09:56+00:00

Newcastle's 22 year old new striker Xisco, has admitted to being surprised by the timing of his switch to The Premier League and Newcastle United. Xisco - renegotiating Deportivo contract when Newcastle made their move The Spanish Under-21 player was in negotiations for a new contract at Deportivo La Coruna before Newcastle United came in with a [.

Nice art, but what does it all mean?

2008-09-05T22:58:00+00:00

Now that is one very fine fake photo, don't you think? (It's actually an enhanced (in more way than one, if you ask me) version of the HDC, site of Dynamo's third championship postgame celebration.) Unfortunately, I can not take credit for it, which goes instead to the excellent blog The Original Winger.

Fans Need More Detailed Statement From Newcastle Club

2008-09-04T20:28:22+00:00

The statement issued by the club and probably written by Derek Llambias, seems to us a note almost from him to Mike Ashley, on how come Kevin has resigned? Derek Llambias - leading the Board in the Keegan negotiations The statement released tonight is an odd one, and seems to contain some animosity towards Kevin, and says [.

City Council And Fans Soldily Behind Keegan

2008-09-04T17:54:16+00:00

Last night Kevin Keegan was given the backing of the Newcastle City Council, in the ongoing discussions about his future as Newcastle United manager. Kevin Keegan - the unknown drama continues Negotiations have been going on since Tuesday, following the blow-up between Kevin and the Newcastle Board, presumably over transfer policy, and who has final say on [.

Rivaldo Explains Himself

2008-09-04T14:01:54+00:00

Rivaldo finaly explains, in a little more detail, how and why he abandoned AEK for the football hinterland of Uzbekistan. A few things to note about this article. First, Bunyodkor general director Tavakkal Kadirovich is quoted as saying the negotiations took two months. SO basically as soon as last season was over [.

Newcastle Fire King Kev

2008-09-02T14:13:19+00:00

Reports from Newcastle say that Kevin Keegan has been fired by Newcastle after less than eight months after taking over the club. Keegan reportedly has been unhappy with the Michael Owen negotiations and he was not involved in signing either Xisco or Nacho Gonzalez, while the club were trying to offload Joey Barton without his consent.

Nobody in, it seems, on a mad, bad day for football

2008-09-02T06:06:45+00:00

So transfer deadline day has come and gone with seemingly no activity from Arsenal. I'm told that we were in negotiations with Liverpool over the signing of Xabi Alonso but as yet no announcement has been forthcoming and at this point it seems unlikely.

Had a deal been reached then we'd probably have heard about it by now.

Robinho to sign within 48 hours

2008-08-27T23:27:00+00:00

Chelsea expect to unveil Robinho by Friday.The Real Madrid ace is set for a £28.4million move to Stamford Bridge after weeks of negotiations.And chief executive Peter Kenyon has revealed that the Brazilian should wrap up his switch in the next 48 hours.(the sun)

He said: "We're ever confident that it will be done.

We Meet Again....

2008-08-27T15:06:00+00:00

At the risk of sounding like a disgruntled former employee - which i'm sure i am - i feel compelled to share a story about my only previous contact with the Chicago Fire's new team president, Dave Greeley.

First, however, please read this well written post by Steve Pastorino, my partner in crime at the Chicago Fire from 1997 through 2004.

Canberra Youth to shine on a National Stage.

2008-08-26T23:38:00+00:00

Great news this morning in the Nation's Capital. ACT Rockets (Youth) are expected to play a number of games between October and Febuary against A-League Youth sides. Nothing is confirmed but progess is looking good, very good.

Negotiations are at an early stage but signs are very promising.

Edu Eager For Rangers Debut

2008-08-26T19:15:00+00:00

US midfielder Maurice Edu has been on the go non-stop over the past few weeks, having represented his country in the Beijing Olympics and a World Cup Qualifier in Guatemala, as well as pulling club duties with Toronto FC and flying to Europe for negotiations all within the span of 10 days. Now, the 22-year-old midfielder is finally getting set for a calmer spell at his new home, Ibrox Stadium, which will officially begin when Edu joins Rangers in Scotland later this week.

Berbatov already thinks he is a United player, he’s signing shirts!

2008-08-22T09:52:25+00:00

The S*n today beings us a cheeky little story about Dimitar Berbatov, who seems to have switched allegiances faster than a Usain Bolt sprint. The mealy-mouthed Spurs moaner has been linked all summer long with a move to Man Utd, but negotiations have been long and tortuous with Tottenham apparently .

Denis dishes on new addition

2008-08-22T05:40:00+00:00

I asked Hamlett how relieved he was to be done with the protracted negotiations to bring Brian McBride to the team. "You have no idea," he answered with a look that said twice as much as his words. He had only nice things to say about McBride, though.

In Ramos we trust

2008-08-21T17:14:00+00:00

Could these two or three extra few signings that we're after be on the way before the window shuts on midnight of 31st August?
According to our friends at Setanta, they could just be. A report from them says Juande Ramos has confirmed that he is looking to bring in both defensive and offensive players before the September 1 deadline.

Fast Track To Arshavin

2008-08-20T20:28:15+00:00

Hopefully this becomes great news for LLT´s Barça nut R.D. Baker as Zenit St. Petersburg officially stated that negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur over Euro2008 revelation Andrei Arshavin broke off earlier on Wednesday. This leaves the door wide open for Barcelona to come in and swipe the player, but there is very little time.

Shevchenko for Cash?

2008-08-20T15:28:00+00:00

I've already heard about Chelsea desire to move Shevchenko out of London but it seems that negotiations are now being made and the move will be made by the end of the week. I read this story about what Chelsea is willing to do to get Shevchenko to Milan. The offer, cash! One of the most storied goal scorers at Milan came over to Chelsea about 2 years ago and has been a complete bust.

Carlos Ruiz Traded to Toronto FC!

2008-08-20T11:40:51+00:00

The Galaxy have finally offloaded Carlos Ruiz. The negotiations between Toronto and LA has been going on for quite some time, but last night, an agreement was reached. Sources with knowledge of the negotiation say that LA will receive a draft pick, and they will finally have the cap-space to add Eddie Lewis to their [.

Saviola to Newcastle?

2008-08-18T17:58:00+00:00

It looks as if Kevin Keegan is high on Javier Saviola and a loan from Real Madrid is in negotiations. Read the story here. More argentines in the Premier League is always a good thing and if Newcastle can get this deal done then Saviola will join his fellow countryman Fabricio Collocini at St. James Park.

Feilhaber In Talks With MLS

2008-08-14T16:57:00+00:00

Continuing a recent trend in Major League Soccer, another overseas-based American player is in negotiations to return home. This time, it's 2007 Gold Cup hero Benny Feilhaber, who is reportedly ready to leave Europe in favor of increased playing time in the United States.Feilhaber, 23, spent last season with Derby County in the English Premier League, but was rarely called up and made only ten appearances as the club went down to relegation.

The longest running sideshow: Berbatov going to Man Utd

2008-08-13T06:49:41+00:00

Man Utd is on the verge of landing the Bulgarian. They have eyed him for a over a year. He was their first choice after the end of the 2007 season with his stellar first year at Spurs. They had to settle for Carlos Tevez.

Berbatov was ready to move to a club that guaranteed CL action.

Could Liverpool now turn to £21m wing wizard: More likely than Silva?

2008-08-11T21:21:02+00:00

Now that this much-targeted winger appears to have been turned down by Inter Milan, could Rafa Benitez decide to join the chase for this Porto ace? The 'Special One' has been after Quaresma all summer but his €27m price tag seems to have scuppered any chance of negotiations between the two clubs.

Xabi Alonso Could Still Be Sold Says Rafa Benitez

2008-08-10T12:18:00+00:00

Rafael Benitez is still refusing to rule out the possibility that he could sell Xabi Alonso - despite the astonishing support the midfielder has received from Liverpool fans.

But the Anfield boss, who also insists that "Liverpool are ready for the Champions League" next week, maintains Alonso will only leave now if the club receives a massive offer for his services.

Signings: Aston Villa, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Leicester City

2008-08-08T07:05:25+00:00

Andy Johnson is off to Fulham... finally. The Everton striker has moved on to Craven Cottage after negotiations stopped and started a few times following Johnson's medical. Luke Young has come to Aston Villa from Middlesbrough. The 29-year-old full-back joins...

Liberian Louis Crayton is DC’s mystery keeper candidate

2008-08-07T14:04:03+00:00

At least he is according to the Insider. According to two sources close to the club, D.C. United is in negotiations with goalkeeper Louis Crayton, who has played for eight Swiss clubs over the last 11 years and made 36 Liberian national team appearances. A deal "is not final yet," one source said. According to the big W, [.