Transfer News: Liverpool rejected Torres bids; Hleb turned down Tottenham

01 September 2010 09:29
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has revealed that the club turned down a number of bids for him over the summer. (Sky Sports)

New Birmingham signing Alexander Hleb says that he turned down the advances of both Tottenham and Liverpool to join Alex McLeish's side on a season-long loan. (Sky Sports)

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Roy Hodgson made a last-minute attempt to sign West Ham striker Carlton Cole by offering Ryan Babel and Lucas in exchange for the England man. (The Guardian)

The Reds also tried to bring Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko to Anfield. (TalkSport)

Arsenal missed out on the signing of Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer as the Mark Hughes could not agree a deal for Crystal Palace stopper Julian Speroni. (The Mirror)

Everton missed out on the loan signing of Wolfsburg striker Grafite as the Brazilian was unable to agree personal terms. (TalkSport)

Eidur Gudjohnsen's move to Stoke is a permanent one-year deal, rather than the season-long loan widely reported. (Sky Sports)

West Ham rejected the chance to sign Pascal Chimbonda from Blackburn - opting to sign his team-mate Lars Jacobsen instead. (The Mirror)


Source: DSG