Football Transfer Rumours - Jun-22-2009

Birmingham have not given up in their pursuit of defender Roger Johnson, despite Cardiff refusing to lower their £5m valuation of the player

Fulham have been linked with former Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes, who does not currently have a club

Blackburn are closing in on Paris St Germain midfielder Jerome Rothen

The Blades face a fight to keep defender Matthew Kilgallon at the club, with Wigan and Middlesbrough both interested

Manchester City are ready to sell Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes to Lens - and are hoping to claw back £2.5m from the deal.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz will complete his £15m move to Manchester City in the next 48 hours - provided he passes medical tests on his knee

United's bid for 21-year-old Benzema could even be as high as £35m.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will start to rebuild his strike force with a £30m move for Lyon striker Karim Benzema

Chelsea could scupper the deal if the Stamford Bridge outfit match the £130,000-a-week salary that City are offering Tevez.

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez agreed to join Manchester City from bitter rivals Manchester United two weeks ago - and he will complete a £25.5m move in the next few days.

Manchester United have been urged by former Chelsea and France utility player Marcel Desailly to pay whatever it takes to sign Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery - even if it costs £150m.