Source: Daily_Mail
THE INSIDER: Benitez in battle to hold on to Mascherano, Blackburn home in on French whizkid and Moa
Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the biggest (and littlest) transfer moves this summer.
His column, published every weekday, offers an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why.
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.
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Steve N'Zonzi
Amiens to Blackburn - The Insider says: 5/5
Sportsmail revealed earlier this month that Blackburn had made contact over the young French midfielder and the deal will be finalised this week for around £500,000 plus possible add-ons.
The 20-year-old has been watched by Portsmouth and Arsenal despite Amiens struggling in Ligue Two last season and eventually being relegated. An all-action style player if he adapts quickly he could prove an astute signing.
Albert Crusat
Almeria to Wigan - The Insider says: 4/5
With Antonia Valencia on his way to Manchester United, Wigan have earmarked several targets with Crusat one of a possible four new signings.
Sportsmail revealed he was under consideration and Wigan will up their offer from around £2.5m to £3.75m in a bid to land the 27-year-old. Tottenham have also watched Crusat but have grander plans this summer. Valencia should sign for United by the end of the week.
Tyrone Mears
Derby to Burnley - The Insider says: 4/5
The much-travelled right-back will return to the north west this week when he completes a £500,000 move. He shot to prominence at Preston before moving to West Ham, Derby and Marseille on loan and will try to kickstart his top flight career with Owen Coyle.
Coyle spoke to him while on holiday last week and the 26-year-old should sign in the next 48 hours. Burnley are also interested in Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher.
Javier Mascherano
Liverpool to Barcelona - The Insider says: 2/5
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made it clear that he is a fan of Mascherano and would like him to come to the Camp Nou. But Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will offer the Argentine a new improved contract in a bid to smooth over any family troubles the midfielder has in a bid to convince him to stay.
Benitez will let Xabi Alonso go once Real Madrid meet the £30m asking price but he wants Mascherano to stay.
Moa Abdellouae
Valerenga to Sunderland - The Insider says: 2/5
The 23-year-old Norwegian striker of Moroccan descent has been attracting interest from most Premier League clubs and the likes of Feyenoord in Holland. Scouts watched him score againsy Bodo Glimt last week and talk has been rife of an imminent £5m bid.
A Norwegian international, the one concern is his ability to perform against better class opposition with plenty of goals domestically but none at international level so far.
