Mbia jets in for talks with QPR as Hughes targets Marseille midfielder
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21:45 GMT, 21 August 2012
Marseille midfielder Stephane Mbia arrives in London for talks on Wednesday with the Cameroon midfielder available for 4.5m. QPR have shown interest.
Meanwhile, Chelsea winger Gael Kakuta is wanted on loan by Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman.
Wanted: Stephane Mbia (right) is wanted by Queens Park Rangers
I need to leave Chelsea and return to France to save my career, says Kakuta
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07:59 GMT, 14 August 2012
French midfielder Gael Kakuta says he wants to leave Chelsea with Marseille keen to sign him.
The French club are keen to sign the 21-year-old as a replacement for Andre Ayew who could leave the club.
Kakuta told L'Equipe: 'My decision is final. This is an important time in my career. It’s better for me to leave the club (Chelsea) and find one where I could play more matches. I need to play.'
Time to go: Gael Kakuta says the best thing for his career would be to leave Chelsea
The midfielder joined Dijon on loan last season and believes a return to France would benefit him.
He added: 'In hindsight, I think the Ligue 1 will do me good. Marseille are one that I like. In France, Marseille is up there with Lille and Lyon, two of three clubs that I’m interested in most.
‘I’m not worried about Marseille. With the players they have, the club is not finished. In the coming months, the club will start to shine.'
Lichsteiner on Di Matteo's radar as Chelsea bid for Azpilicueta hits the skids
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09:24 GMT, 10 August 2012
Chelsea are ramping up their interest in Juventus defender Stephen Lichtsteiner.
Manager Roberto di Matteo has been forced to consider alternative options in his bid for a new right-back after seeing a 5milllion offer for Cesar Azpilicueta rejected by Marseille.
And according to The Mirror, Lichtsteiner, who joined Juventus last summer, fits the bill.
Wanted: Chelsea are considering a bid for Lichtsteiner (right)
The Switzerland international, 28, will cost Chelsea in the region of 5million.
Marseille are still willing to do business with Chelsea over Azpilicueta but value the Spain Under-21 international at 15m.
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Kakuta, who has failed to make an impression at Stamford Bridge, could
be used as a makeweight in their attempt to seal the deal.
Chelsea ready to offer Kakuta as bait for 15m Azpilicueta
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21:41 GMT, 7 August 2012
Chelsea are considering using Gael Kakuta as a makeweight in their attempt to land highly-rated defender Cesar Azpilicueta.
Sportsmail revealed Chelsea's
interest in the Marseille right back in December and manager Roberto Di
Matteo is now intensifying the club's attempts to land the Spain Under
21 international.
Target: Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta
Marseille are willing to do business with the European champions over Azpilicueta, 22, who is valued at around 15million by the French club.
And Marseille are keen to explore the possibility of taking Kakuta back to France as part of the deal.
Kakuta has failed to live up to his billing as one of Europe's hottest prospects during his five years at Stamford Bridge and has been loaned out to Bolton, Fulham and Dijon.
Chelsea are now considering cutting their losses on the skilful forward as they close in on Azpilicueta.
Makeweight: Chelsea's Gael Kakuta
Meanwhile, Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has told Victor Moses his hands are tied in helping the forward move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have already failed with three offers to sign the Nigeria international – the highest being a 6.5m bid – but Sportsmail revealed last week how they were preparing a final, 7.5m deal.
Moses has told Martinez he wants to quit the DW Stadium for a return to London. But while the Spanish manager is sympathetic, Martinez has explained to the 21-year-old that he will have to stay put until owner Dave Whelan agrees a fee.
Wigan rate the player at 10m.
Moses has a year left on his Wigan contract, but the club will be due compensation if he leaves on a free transfer next summer because he is under 24.
Bolton set to beat Villa in loan chase for Chelsea starlet McEachran
Bolton look set to beat Villa to the loan signing of Josh McEachran from Chelsea after former Chelsea loanee Gael Kakuta agreed to join Dijon on loan.
Premier League rules maintain a club can not have two players on loan from the same club.
Wanted: Josh McEachran will be in high demand during January
Manager Owen Coyle is also keen to sign defender Tim Ream from New York Red Bulls for 2m.
Former Newcastle flop Boumsong keen for second crack at Premier League
Aston Villa, QPR and Bolton have been offered former Newcastle defender Jean Alain Boumsong.
The 32-year-old has been starring for Panathinaikos but is looking for a return to England after a poor spell at Newcastle under Graeme Souness.
Impressive: Jean-Alain Boumsong has been in top form for Panathinaikos
Bolton look set to beat Villa to the loan signing of Josh McEachran from Chelsea after former Chelsea loanee Gael Kakuta agreed to join Dijon on loan.
Premier League rules maintain a club can not have two players on loan from the same club.
Manager Owen Coyle is also keen to sign defender Tim Ream from New york Red Bulls for 2m.
Bolton 1 Aston Villa 2: Trotters still bottom after Albrighton and Petrov seal Villa win
Bolton remain bottom of the Barclays Premier League after slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa at the Reebok Stadium.
Two goals in the space of six first half minutes from Marc Albrighton and Stiliyan Petrov sealed defeat for Bolton, who pulled one back through Ivan Klasnic 10 minutes into the second half but couldn”t find an equaliser.
More to follow…
Mixed emotions: Gary Cahill (standing right) looks dejected as Aston Villa”s Stiliyan Petrov celebrates his side”s second goal
1-0: Marc Albrighton (centre) celebrates scoring the opener for Villa
Consolation: Bolton players congratulate Ivan Klasnic after he pulled one back for the hosts
Close encounter: Bolton”s Dedryck Boyata (front) and Aston Villa”s Charles N”Zogbia battle for the ball
Decisive: Aston Villa players mob Stiliyan Petrov after his goal
Wreaths are laid by captains Stiliyan Petrov (left) and Kevin Davies (right) in memory of former Bolton star Gary Speed
MATCH FACTS
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Boyata, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Tuncay (Kakuta 71), Pratley, Mark Davies, Eagles, Kevin Davies, Klasnic (Ngog 78). Subs not used: Bogdan, Steinsson, Muamba, Petrov, O”Halloran. Booked: M Davies
Aston Villa: Guzan, Hutton, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Albrighton, Herd, Petrov, N”Zogbia, Bent (Heskey 81), Agbonlahor. Subs not used: Marshall, Ireland, Delfouneso, Clark, Bannan, Weimann. Booked: Albrighton, Agbonlahor.
Referee: Phil Dowd.