Football Transfer Rumours - Aug-11-2009

Rovers manager Sam Allardyce is close to landing Nantes midfielder Aurelien Capoue on a season-long loan

West Brom have signed free agent Jerome Thomas after the midfielder's deal at Portsmouth expired

Blackburn are poised to pounce for out-of-contract defender Michel Salgado after the Spanish international departed Real Madrid.

Arsenal are to step up their interest in Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul after the Dutchman's impressive opening-day performance against West Brom.

Defender Sol Campbell, whose contract with Portsmouth ran out earlier this summer, is considering an offer to join Notts County

Wolves are considering a bid for former Marseille midfielder Modeste M'Bami

The Tigers are in the market for former Liverpool midfielder Boudewijn Zenden.

Fulham have agreed a £2.5m deal for striker Kalu Uche from Spanish side Almeria.

Hull are also poised to offer free agent Henri Camara a contract after the striker's departure from Wigan.

Defender David Wheater could be leaving the Riverside for Villa Park if boss Martin O'Neill decides to pursue his interest in the England Under-21 international

Aston Villa are preparing a raid on Championship outfit Middlesbrough with defender Robert Huth and Turkey international striker Tuncay in their sights.

Everton are still hopeful of landing Arsenal's Switzerland international defender Philippe Senderos.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has told Arsenal they will have to stump up £15m if they are to take centre-back Brede Hangeland across London.

Everton are lining up a £14m bid for Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon.

City manager Mark Hughes may prefer to turn his attentions to securing an Eastlands return for Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin

West Ham's £15m-rated Matthew Upson has given Manchester City further hope in their hunt for a central defender by rejecting contract extension talks at Upton Park.

Joleon Lescott is finally bound for Manchester City after the Eastlands club made a final offer of £20m to Everton for the defender's services.

Barcelona have warned their fans that they will not spend over the odds to bring Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp.