Source: Daily_Mail
THE INSIDER: Craig Bellamy set to seal Spurs switch as Stoke sign Everton's Carlo Nash
Simon Jones is Sportsmail'sman on the inside of all the major transfer moves this summer. [LNB] His column, published every weekday, offers an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why. [LNB]A 5/5-rating means The Insider reckons it's a done deal; 0/5 means The Insider has his mortgage on it not happening.[LNB]Don't miss your daily instalment of The Insider every weekday through the transfer window here at MailOnline.[LNB]Craig BellamyManchester City to Tottenham - The Insider says: 4/5City exit: Bellamy looks set to join Spurs[LNB]The demanding Wales international is uncomfortable at City and there is a strain on his relationship with manager Roberto Mancini. [LNB]Bellamy is demanding of himself and his team-mates and did not enjoy the way the team finished last season after showing glimpses of what they are capable of - notably away at Chelsea. [LNB]Everton manager David Moyes is very keen on Bellamy and admires his will to win but the Toffees do not have a good relationship with City and doing a deal is not easy.[LNB] Tottenham have a greater chance and manager Harry Redknapp sees Bellamy as a strong option to play centrally and wide. [LNB]He also believes Bellamy's demonstrative touch will add a much-needed edge to his side even though it well test his own managerial abilities from time to time. [LNB]Redknapp also likes Micah Richards but City want to keep hold of him for now and maintain their English quota. [LNB]Carlo NashEverton to Stoke City - The Insider says: 5/5Moving on: Veteran stopper Nash [LNB]The former Middlesbrough, Manchester City and Preston goalkeeper will sign for Stoke City later today to add experience and competition following Steve Simonsen's departure to Sheffield United. [LNB]There were question marks over Thomas Sorensen last season and his World Cup showing for Denmark did little to enhance his reputation. [LNB]He will expect to start as No 1 but a lot is expected of Asmir Begovic this year and if he doesn't step up to the plate Nash has the experience to hold the fort when necessary.[LNB] Nash, 36, had little chance at Everton but was released a s a free agent and turned down tempting offers including one from New York Red Bulls. [LNB]Milos KrasicCSKA Moscow to Manchester City - The Insider says: 2/5Decision time: CSKA star Krasic[LNB]The Serbia international has made it clear his intention has been to leave Moscow for Italy or Spain, however, CSKA's asking price has shut the door on many of his options.[LNB] Juventus and Inter Milan are still keen but Juve need the price to come down while Inter manager Rafa Benitez is still weighing up his squad and possible departures. [LNB]Manchester City, United, Liverpool and Arsenal have all expressed interest in Krasic but he has always maintained he will only come to England for Champions League football. [LNB]The problem is that only City really have the ready resources that CSKA want. [LNB]Arsenal need to sell first, United have other priorities and Liverpool have a limited budget. [LNB]That means Krasic is finally having to consider City as a realistic option - despite hoping that the Italians find a way. [LNB]Andy LonergranPreston to West Brom - The Insider says: 2/5Highly rated: North End keeper Lonergan[LNB]Preston chairman Maurice Lindsay has come into the club with strict guidelines to get their finances in order and knows that certain sacrifices will have to be made along the way. [LNB]That won't make pleasant reading for manager Darren Ferguson but without a tightening of the belt and certain sales, proud Preston's future will fall into serious doubt. [LNB]Lonergan is highly rated at Championship level and many a Premier League manager has wondered whether he can make the step up. [LNB]That has made him vulnerable to offers and West Brom goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely is well aware of Lonergan's capabilities. [LNB]However, West Brom's opening offer has fallen well short of Preston's valuation, which is believed to be around £3m, and they are now considering Lee Grant at Sheffield Wednesday.[LNB] More from Simon Jones - The Insider... THE INSIDER: Stoke stand firm over Celtic target James Beattie and Newcastle keeper Fraser Forster is set to head out of Toon12/07/10 THE INSIDER: Didier Drogba down Manchester City priorities, Javier Mascherano too pricey, Steven Pienaar far from Spurs09/07/10 THE INSIDER: Fancy Zlat? Manchester City target Barcelona striker, Wigan offer escape to Alcaraz and Hammers keep knocking on Dorrans08/07/10 THE INSIDER: David Ngog on West Brom radar, Aston Villa to test Scott Parker's loyalty at West Ham and Dusko Tosic to leave Pompey07/07/10 THE INSIDER: Manchester United must work hard to capture Wesley Sneijder but Rafik Halliche will not be heading for Arsenal06/07/10 THE INSIDER: Nadir Belhadj's Lazio move in doubt, Dan Golsing too risky for Newcastle and West Ham lead chase for Pablo Barrera 05/07/10 THE INSIDER: Tottenham tracking Barcelona starlet Gai Assulin while Besiktas tempt Manchester City's Roque Santa Cruz towards the Eastlands exit 02/07/10 THE INSIDER: Roy Hodgson hoping Brede Hangeland follows him to Liverpool as Arsenal line up £10m Germany ace Per Mertesacker01/07/10 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE [LNB]
