Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Head Spinning Transfer News Day

The early news was that Moreno signed with Shaktar Donetsk instead of Spurs. Perhaps this shouldn't have been too much of a surprise as there were questions about the third-party ownership of the player's rights (like Mascherano and Tevez) and related requests that the full transfer sum be paid up front. Moreno looks like a quality player who can play with his back to goal, and it's disappointing that he won't be a Spur, but other transfer activity may negate the impact of this loss.

Plenty of news outlets indicate that Barcelona's dos Santos has either signed to Tottenham (Daily Mail), or is about to sign (Sky, Guardian, Mirror, Telegraph) .

Goal.com is also reporting that Tottenham have matched Diego Capel's release clause in his contract and only settling the tax bill remains as the Sevilla left wing player has agreed to a four-year contract.

Additionally, it is being reported in the Daily Mail that Chelsea have failed in their attempt to hijack the transfer of John Bostock from Crystal Palace.

And finally, Getafe defender Cata Diaz is rumored to be headed to the Lane says Setanta and Goal.com.

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