Summary of Alex Neil News Conference via BBC Manager Alex Neil has ruled out any possibility of selling Lewis Grabban back to Bournemouth, while Gary Hooper continues to be linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday but Neil insists that is nothing more than speculation. He hasn’t ruled out departures over the next week, though, and with City still keen to add to their squad the final week of the transfer window could be a busy one at Carrow Road.
Despite a decent start, Bournemouth still seem keen on further additions... Norwich City have rejected two bids from Bournemouth for striker Lewis Grabban. Bournemouth are leading Sunderland in the race to sign former Swansea City midfielder Jonathan De Guzman from Napoli.
Skysprots.com CHERRIES JET OFF FOR DE GUZMAN TALKS We understand representatives from Bournemouth are flying to Naples right now for talks this afternoon over the signing of Napoli midfielder Jonathan De Guzman. The 27-year-old has previous Premier League experience having spent two seasons on loan at Swansea City between 2012 and 2014. It's understood he has a buyout clause around £4.4million although it's not yet clear whether the deal will be a permanent or loan agreement.
No it is my feeble attempt at humour. It reminds me of the bloke who placed an advert in the Lonely Hearts column of a newspaper. He described himself as being "Sporty" but due to an unfortunate typo it came out as him being "Spotty". He got no replies.
Sky transfer news: NORWICH LODGE MURRAY BID Norwich City have made a bid for Crystal Palace striker Glenn Murray, according to Sky sources. Sky Sports News HQ broke the news last week that Bournemouth had submitted an offer for Murray too. We understand Palace are only interested in a permanent deal - not a loan.
AC Milan have agreed a deal with Liverpool to re-sign striker Mario Balotelli on an initial season-long loan.
Sky BREAKING NEWS: BAGGIES REJECT BERAHINO TRANSFER REQUEST West Brom have turned down a transfer request from striker Saido Berahino.
Jonathan De Guzman has an easy choice of clubs. Sunderland or Bournemouth. No choice at all. He will enjoy the south coast.
BREAKING: Tottenham have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Yannick Bolasie for a fee of up to £20m.
Good business for Palace. They have a pretty good replacement in Sako who they got on a FAT. £20m-ish back into the Palace kitty.
Manchester United have submitted a world record bid of €190 million for Barcelona forward Neymar according to Brazilian media outlet Globo. Globo are the second biggest TV channel in Brazil, but I still suspect this is bollocks.
I may be alone I thinking this but I don't think Bolasie is all that great. A good fit in that Palace team and done well for them, but I don't think he's got it in him to go to Spurs and prove adequate for their aspirations. TWT as always.
