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Jan Koller attracting Premiership interest

The Editor — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:32:53 +0000

Czech Republic striker Jan Koller is said to be attracting the interest of three Premiership clubs.

The striker is currently playing for Monaco and is considering his future at the club after it’s unlikely the giant forward will be first choice at the Stade Louis this season.

This news is said to have alerted Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Reading who are all reported to be considering making an offer for the 34-year-old.

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No Portsmouth return for Yakubu

The Editor — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:59:14 +0000

Harry Redknapp has denied reports that he has made a bid to bring Yakubu back to Portsmouth.

The Middlesbrough striker has been linked with a host of clubs including Birmingham City, and although Redknapp is still a fan of the powerful Nigerian, he has not made an approach.

“I like Yak, I signed him the first time round at Portsmouth and he was a good player for me,” Redknapp told Sky Sports News.

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Alan Smith completes Newcastle move

The Editor — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:36:14 +0000

Alan Smith has joined Newcastle United on a five year deal.

The England international moves to St James’ Park from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, which is said to be in the region of £6milliom.

Middlesbrough were also keen on Smith, but he opted to move to the bigger club in Newcastle in order to gain regular first-team football.

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Southgate hopeful over Woodgate

The Editor — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:08:51 +0000

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is optimistic that Jonathan Woodgate could have a chance of being fit for the start of the Premiership season.

Southgate has played no part in Boro’s pre-season as of yet, since he is still recovering from his knee surgery.

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United: No Alan Smith bids

The Editor — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:27:48 +0000

Manchester United have revealed that they have not received any formal offers for Alan Smith.

Middlesbrough are reported to be closing in on the England international, but while United chief executive David Gill admitted that there has been enquiries, inlcuding one by text message, no clubs have made a bid for Smith.

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Young completes Middlesbrough move

The Editor — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:22:37 +0000

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Luke Young from Charlton Athletic in a £2.5million deal.

The England international passed a medical and has signed a four-year deal at the Riverside Stadium.

Young, a former Charlton captain made over 200 appearances for the Addicks after moving from Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 for £4million.

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Middlesbrough agree Young fee

The Editor — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:12:26 +0000

Middlesbrough have agreed a £2.5million fee with Charlton Athletic for Luke Young.

Addicks boss Alan Pardew recently admitted that he would be willing to leave the former Spurs defender leave the club to play Premiership football.

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Ferguson hints at Smith and Rossi United exit

The Editor — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:23:44 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson has given his best indication to date that Alan Smith and Guiseppe Rossi could be heading out of the door at Manchester United.

The United boss is yet to make a final decision on either player, but admits that it will be difficult for them to have regular first-team football with the Premiership champions. The impending arrival of Carlos Tevez is set to end both player’s time at United.

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Four in for Wilhelmsson

The Editor — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:07:41 +0000

Manchester City and Middlesbrough are thought to be two of the clubs chasing Swedish winger Christian Wilhelmsson.

It is thought that he has been made available for around £2million after French outfit Nantes were relegated from Ligue 1.

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