Transfer news - Van der Vaart in Liverpool snub; Healy seeking loan move

07 September 2010 09:44
Tottenham midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart has revealed that he turned down the chance to play for Liverpool in favour of a move to White Hart Lane on transfer deadline day. (Daily Star)

Northern Ireland striker David Healy is seeking a loan move away from Sunderland to a Championship club in an attempt to find more first team opportunities. (Daily Mirror)

Juventus are weighing up a bid for Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe in the January transfer window. (Insidefutbol.com)

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway has revealed that a transfer deadline day deal for David Nugent failed to materialise because the Portsmouth striker did not answer his phone. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar is eager to seal a contract extension at Old Trafford by triggering a clause that guarantees a new deal should the Dutchman make 30 appearances this season. (Daily Mirror)

Bolton Wanderers have seen Gary Cahill's transfer release clause fee rise from £15million to £17.5million after the defender made his England debut against Bulgaria on Friday night. (The Sun)

Calum Davenport has taken his first steps back into football by agreeing to play for hometown non-league club Wootton Blue Cross. The former West Ham defender suffered a career threatening injury after being stabbed in both legs and will now be competing in a division nine tiers below the Premier League. (Daily Mail)

Former England manager Steve McClaren is keen to sign former Watford captain Jay DeMerit for new club Wolfsburg. (TalkSport)


Source: DSG