The Rumour Mill: Thursday's transfer news and gossip

Published on Thursday 2 July 2009 09:20

The one-stop shop for all today's news and gossip from the transfer market.

Hibs land Old Trafford youngster

THE SCOTSMAN: Hibernian have signed former Hearts youngster Danny Galbraith from Manchester United, but have been told to forget about trying to sign Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes on loan.

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Hughes signs McBride from former club

VARIOUS: A busy day for Yogi. The Hibs manager has also signed Falkirk midfielder Kevin McBride. The 28-year-old becomes the latest former Falkirk player to join forces with his old boss at Easter Road following the capture of Patrick Cregg.

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Well player keeps Aberdeen waiting over decision

THE SCOTSMAN: Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee admits he is no closer to signing Motherwell midfielder Stephen Hughes as the midfielder "hedges his bets" over his future.

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Jennings signs for Well

THE SCOTSMAN: Jim Gannon has made his first signing since becoming Motherwell manager after securing the services of Tranmere midfielder Steve Jennings.

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Hughes patient in bid to recruit Eto'o and Tevez

VARIOUS: Mark Hughes is prepared to play the waiting game in an attempt to snare Samuel Eto'o and Carlos Tevez. The Manchester City manager is refusing to give up hope of bagging Eto'o in a 25million move from Barcelona, despite the player's agent claiming yesterday the Cameroon star would prefer to remain in Catalonia.

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DAILY MIRROR: Manchester City are confident of unveiling Carlos Tevez by Monday in a deal taking Mark Hughes' spending to 200million since he became boss

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Burnley eyeing McCarthy

THE SCOTSMAN: Hamilton Accies manager Billy Reid last night confirmed Burnley are on the trail of midfielder James McCarthy as Owen Coyle seeks to sign another young SPL talent for his English Premier League newcomers.

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Benzema's Man Utd snub

DAILY STAR: Manchester United were left stunned last night when Real Madrid sensationally hijacked their deal to sign Karim Benzema.

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Ancelotti courts Pato for Chelsea

THE SUN: Carlo Ancelotti has delayed his arrival at Chelsea to try and push through the signing of Brazil star Alexandre Pato. According to the paper, AC Milan expect to meet Blues officials in the next 24 hours to negotiate a deal.

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Gallas to go?

DAILY MIRROR: William Gallas last night vowed to walk away from Arsenal for nothing next summer unless he is allowed to leave now.

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Barca bid 25m for Mascherano

DAILY MIRROR: Rafa Benitez's transfer plans could be thrown into chaos by a 25million bid from Barcelona for Javier Mascherano.

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Ribery 'wants to join Real Madrid'

VARIOUS: Franck Ribery has confirmed he wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid. The France playmaker's future has been under the spotlight since the end of the Bundesliga season although Ribery himself has remained silent.

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