Rumour Mill - Closing Time edition
The transfer window in England closes tomorrow, and while it would seem like there should be a flurry of action, the seas have been relatively calm this morning. Bolton pulled off a coup by signing highly-skilled striker Nicolas Anelka to a long-term deal.
So now everyone's favorite target appears to be Tottenham's Jermaine Defoe. Chelsea, Villa and Pompey are all reportedly in on the spare Spurs striker. If Redknapp misses out on Defoe, he might chase Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen.
He can chase all he wants, but now that Samuel Eto'o will miss at least the next two months, it's hard to see Barca letting Gudjohnsen walk. UPDATE: The Swamp's Grits corrects me.
Harry Redknapp has openly stated that he will allow newly-signed striker David Nugent walk to Derby if he wants to. Nugent, formerly of the scum that is Preston North End has yet to decide what to do, but he probably increased his value by scoring a goal in Porstmouth's Carling Cup win over Leeds.
