Last-minute Manchester City bid for Gudjohnsen

British tabloid The Sunday Mirror claims that Manchester City has tried to sign Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) earlier this week.

The English Premier League club reportedly moved for Gudjohnsen three days ago but the player would have rejected the bid because he would be be in advanced negotiations with French league club AS Monaco.

Three other English clubs, namely Portsmouth, West Ham United and Stoke City are also believed to have tried to sign Gudjohnsen, who would nevertheless already have agreed to join Monaco before the summer transfer market ends tomorrow (read more here).

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Gudjohnsen does not want to leave

Catalan sports paper El Mundo Deportivo claims that Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) does not want to leave Barcelona.

Barcelona would still want Gudjohnsen to go, especially after the convincing performances of Barcelona Atlètic players Thiago and Jonathan during the pre-season. But despite the fact that English Premier League club West Ham would be willing to pay his salary, Gudjohnsen reportedly wants to stay because of sporting and family reasons.

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Barcelona will sign no midfielder this summer

Barcelona will sign no midfielder this summer

Asked about the rumours linking Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) with a move to West Ham (read more here), Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain told journalists that the player might leave and that the club in that case will not sign a midfielder to replace him during the current summer transfer window:

"We are looking for an exit for him, so that he can continue to have playing time. But if he leaves for West Ham or any other club, we are not planning to sign anyone to replace him. We're not thinking about that."

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West Ham finalising Gudjohnsen loan

British tabloid The Sun claims that Barcelona and West Ham are close to agreeing a loan deal for Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

Because the Eglish Premier League club would be in no financial position to agree a 6 million euros° permanent deal for Gudjohnsen, Barcelona would be willing to accept a one-year loan.

Barcelona sources would have told the tabloid that the only thing that still needs to be solved is how much West Ham will pay towards the player's wages (read more here).

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Talks with West Ham on Gudjohnsen continue

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that Barcelona and West Ham United are holding talks about a transfer of Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

Because the English Premier League club doesn't have the funds to buy Gudjohnsen, they have asked to loan the player next season (read more here) and both clubs would now have to reach an agreement on who will pay which part of the salary.

If Barcelona nevertheless doesn't sign another midfielder this summer, Gudjohnsen, whose contract expires at the end of this season, could in the end stay with Barcelona.


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West Ham cannot afford Gudjohnsen

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that West Ham United is still interested in Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) but that the financial situation of the Icelandic owners of the English club makes a deal complicated.

British tabloid The Daily Mail meanwhile claims that Barcelona is asking a transfer fee of around 6 million euros° for Gudjohnsen but that it would be difficult for West Ham to match the player's year salary of 3,5 million euros.

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West Ham coach trying to convince Gudjohnsen

Asked about the rumours linking Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) with a move to West Ham United (read more here), West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is quoted by British tabloid The Daily Mirror as saying that he is trying to persuade the player to join his team:

"He's playing for Barcelona. He's playing in the Champions League and although he is not playing regularly he is there.

The alternative is to come and play for West Ham, which is obviously a smaller club. I can understand his concern. He is human. We are a good club with a good future but this is me saying that. Maybe he doesn't see that. But we will see what happens in the next few weeks."

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West Ham confident about signing Gudjohnsen

West Ham confident about signing Gudjohnsen

Asked about the rumours linking West Ham United with several players among which Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) (read more here), West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is quoted by British tabloid The Daily Mirror as confirming that the English club wants to sign two more forwards:

"We're looking for at least two strikers, that's the idea. We are focused on that but we also know that it's not an easy market.

There are not many good players around and those that are around are very difficult to get because when a team has a good player they don't release him very easily. But we are confident. I think West Ham right now is an attractive team and I'm sure I will find the right person."

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Gudjohnsen could join West Ham on loan

Gudjohnsen could join West Ham on loan

British newspaper The Guardian claims that West Ham could sign Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) on loan.

The English Premier League club hopes to sign both Gudjohnsen and Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni by the end of this summer's transfer window, with each deal potentially being on a loan basis.

While West Ham has been in discussion with Toni's entourage for weeks and is confident any contractual difficulties can be negotiated, Gudjohnsen's arrival is a decision that may rest, in part, with the player. The Icelandic has been in contact with West Ham officials in recent weeks but is thought to have some personal affairs that may affect his future.

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Wage demands Gudjohnsen block West Ham move

British tabloid The Daily Mail claims that West Ham is struggling to reach a personal agreement with Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

Although West Ham wants to close the transfer deal soon, Gudjohnsen's salary demands would be a major obstacle at this moment. The English Premier League club would nevertheless remain hopeful of signing the Icelandic player.

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West Ham insists for Gudjohnsen

British tabloid The Daily Mail claims that West Ham stays interested in Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

With the English Premier League club having scoring problems during pre-season, West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola would have urged his club to sign another striker. Gudjohnsen and Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni would be the two main options.

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Gudjohnsen to start talks with Celtic and West Ham

Catalan sports paper El 9 Esportiu claims that Celtic Glasgow has joined the race for Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

Gudjohnsen has reportedly been informed that he can look for another club because Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola isn't counting on him for next season.

Because he doesn't want to spend another year on the bench, Gudjohnsen would be willing to leave. Several English Premier League clubs are believed to have shown interest in the Icelandic player but the salary offers are a lot less than his current earnings, which would block a transfer.

Gudjohnsen is nevertheless said to be willing to listen to offers and after the team has returned from the United States, the player would start negotiations with West Ham and Celtic Glasgow, although he plans to wait as long as possible to make a decision. Barcelona would want to get a transfer fee of 5 million euro.

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Gudjohnsen still didn't make decision on future

Asked about the rumours linking him with a summer exit (read more here), Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) has said in an interview with the official UEFA website that no decision has been made yet:

"No decision will be made in a hurry. I'll take my time. I'm concentrating on preparing myself well for the new season. Everything in it's own time. I'll see in the next couple of weeks what I'll do.

Last year, I was in a similar situation and I ended up being part of a treble-winning team, even though towards the end I didn't end up playing as much as I would have liked. I was part of a very successful time and of course I'm glad I made the decision. My favourite position? I can play anywhere the manager would like me to play. Depending on the system we play. I can adapt to midfield or a more forward position. I just enjoy football when I am on the pitch."

Catalan sports paper Sport meanwhile wrongly claims, based upon a report in French football weekly paper France Football, that Barcelona and West Ham would already have found an agreement on a transfer of Gudjohnsen and that a move back to the English Premier League would now only depend on the player, who could return early from the United States.

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West Ham sets Gudjohnsen deadline

British tabloid The Sun claims that West Ham has set a deadline for the transfer of Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

The English Premier League club would want to find out this week if they can sign Gudjohnsen and is ready to push for a response from the player. The Icelandic striker could chose to leave Barcelona to get more playing time.

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West Ham confirms interest in Gudjohnsen

Gudjohnsen close to joining West Ham

London local newspaper Barking & Dagenham Recorder claims that Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30), whose contract expires next year, is very close to joining West Ham United.

West Ham sports director Gianluca Nani and West Ham ceo Scott Duxbury would last weekend have persuaded Gudjohnsen, who was in London for the Wembley Cup, to return to the English Premier League next season. A deal is expected to be concluded in the coming days and could be signed by the end of the week.

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West Ham confirms interest in Gudjohnsen

West Ham confirms interest in Gudjohnsen

Asked about the rumours linking Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) with a move to West Ham United (read more here), West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has confirmed at a press conference in China that the English club is interested in the player:

"Gudjohnsen is one of the players who's been linked to West Ham. Obviously he is one of those players that not only West Ham would like to see playing for them. So we will see what happens.

We know that we have to be more effective going forward and certainly we are looking for a striker. I don't know who it's going to be, but hopefully somebody will come. I have total confidence in West Ham. There is a positive atmosphere and everyone is working well so I am positive it is going to be a good year."

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West Ham trying to generate funds for Gudjohnsen

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that at the end of the US tour, a decision will be made on the future of Barcelona attacker and Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

British tabloid The Daily Mail meanwhile claims that West Ham is still interested in the Icelandic player (read more here).

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola would remain determined to sign his former Chelsea team-mate and the English Premier League club would now be trying to sell striker Dean Ashton to generate the funds needed to sign Gudjohnsen, who would be available at 6 million euro°.

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Talks with West Ham on transfer Gudjohnsen

British newspaper The Times claims that Barcelona has held yesterday talks with West Ham on the transfer of Barcelona attacker and Icelandic international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30), whose contract expires next year.

At this point, the problem seems to be that Barcelona would not be willing to pay a part of the player's year salary of close to 5,5 million euro, something that is asked by the English club.

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Gudjohnsen open to return to England

Gudjohnsen open to return to England

Asked about the rumous linking Barcelona attacker and Icelandic international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30) with a return to the English Premier League (read more here), the player's agent and father Arnor Gudjohnsen has admitted in an interview with British sports site Sky Sports that the player is likely to leave Barcelona this summer:

"It is a real possibility that Eidur could leave Barcelona this summer. Barcelona have not told Eidur yet, but I have seen the reports that he could go. There is interest from a number of clubs in Eidur and I expect serious discussions with clubs next week. Eidur would be open to a move back to England as he knows everything in England and it would seriously appeal to him."

In an interview with British sports site Sport, Arnor Gudjohnsen repeated that the Icelandic attacker is open to a return to England: "It looks as though he will leave Barcelona, but to where? I don't know at the moment. To be honest there is nothing concrete, hopefully I will have some news by Monday. West Ham? At the moment, I don't know if the two clubs have already spoken but I think he is open to a move back to England."

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West Ham to move for Gudjohnsen

According to British paper Daily Star, West Ham are interested in Barcelona attacker and Icelandic international Eidur Gudjohnsen (30).

Barcelona are believed to have asked 5 million pounds for Gudjohnsen. After being asked to find a new club, Gudjohnsen is believed to join his former teammate Gianfranco Zola, who is the manager of West Ham.

The paper also claims that Txiki Begiristain has already been contacted and a deal could be reached over the weekend.

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