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Post by PureOldGold on Jan 30, 2009 15:04:24 GMT -1
Wolves have refused to rule anything out as news emerged of interest in West Ham defender Calum Davenport.
But the club have confirmed they have finally entered talks with Hearts over defender Christophe Berra.
Reports of a successful £3million bid for 26-year-old Davenport are untrue, as Wolves have not yet made an offer. But the 6ft 4ins former Tottenham centre-back is one of several central defensive targets the club is eyeing.
Wolves face competition from Sunderland for fit-again Davenport, whose last of just 13 league games for the Hammers since his £3million signing from Spurs two years ago came on Boxing Day.
Berra remains a possibility after Hearts non-executive director Sergejus Fedotovas – also director of the club’s parent company UBIG – flew over from Lithuania.
Fedotovas only tends to get involved in transfer deal and, with Hearts believed to be experiencing financial problems, star assets such as Berra could well leave before Monday’s 5pm deadline.
Hearts are said to want £3million for Berra, while Wolves have offered £2million. Chelsea’s Michael Mancienne remains another possibility.
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: “We’re not ruling out anything – we’re working towards Monday’s deadline.”
Boss Mick McCarthy has partly cleared the decks by allowing Darren Ward to join Charlton on loan to the end of the season. But he won’t allow Jody Craddock to leave until he has signed a replacement.
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Post by PureOldGold on Jan 30, 2009 15:21:48 GMT -1
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has criticised Hearts for the way they have handled his club's interest in signing their captain Christophe Berra.
The English Championship leaders had a £2m bid rejected by the Tynecastle club, who are holding out for £3m.
McCarthy is unhappy that Hearts did not respond to Wolves' bid directly, but replied instead through the media.
"It's an attempt to alert everybody out there what we've done. I think it's unethical," said the Molineux boss.
McCarthy told BBC West Midlands: "We have made a bid. I won't confirm or deny what the bid was, but it was put out on Sky News that we had had a bid turned down.
"Why is that? Why not pick the phone up and say 'no, we are not accepting that'?
"I just don't think it's right. We have bid and that offer remains."
Wolves' need for a centre-half following the return of Michael Mancienne to Chelsea was made clearer by Neill Collins' late dismissal in the defeat at Reading on Tuesday night.
Collins will be suspended for the forthcoming home matches against Watford and Norwich.
Berra, 23, is the captain of Hearts and has three full international caps for Scotland. He has been linked with possible moves to Fulham and Sunderland as well as Wolves by the Scottish press.
Wolves had a £1.5m bid rejected for the central defender, who has three international caps, in June.
However, Hearts have said that, in the current economic climate, they are prepared to listen to offers for even their best players.
Midfielder Michael Stewart is also being monitored by a club in Serie A.
And winger Andrew Driver is being tracked by clubs in England and on the Continent.
The Scottish Premier League club's manager, Csaba Lazslo, has already gone public in saying that Berra would be ideal for Italy's Serie A.
And, earlier this week, the defender was linked with a move to an unnamed club from the German Bundesliga.
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Post by LondonWolf on Jan 31, 2009 9:51:33 GMT -1
Hearts have given us permission to speak to Berra after 2.3million fee agreed.
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Post by southdownswolf on Jan 31, 2009 10:03:15 GMT -1
From the Hearts website: Heart of Midlothian Football Club today announced that Christophe Berra has been given permission to talk to Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. The Tynecastle captain will travel to the Midlands this morning where he will discuss personal terms with the Molineux outfit. Christophe will not be involved in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League fixture against Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park. A club spokesperson said, "Hearts has given Christophe permission to talk to Wolves and he does so with our blessing." Fantastic news  Finally someone to play alongside Stearman  |
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Post by southdownswolf on Jan 31, 2009 10:42:02 GMT -1
Berra on his way to join Wolves
Christophe Berra is on his way to Molineux after Wolves finally agreed a fee of around £2million with Hearts.
Berra, who turns 24 today, will have a medical tonight after contract talks following the game against Watford, which he is due to watch from the stands.
Sources north of the border reckon the fee is rising to £2.3million for the Scotland international, with an add-on if Wolves win promotion.
Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: “We have agreed a deal with Hearts and, on condition of Christophe passing a medical this evening, he will be signing for us.
“Should the medical be satisfactory, contract talks will proceed with a view to him signing for us tonight and a formal announcement on Monday morning.
“He’s a player we’ve looked at for a long time.”
Should everything go to plan, Berra will be available to make his debut in Tuesday’s home clash against Norwich.
Wolves have been rewarded for their patience in their pursuit of Berra. Hearts wanted £3million for him and there were reports the SPL club had rejected a £2million bid from Wolves – claims which later proved untrue.
But Wolves have refused to panic and stuck to their guns while refusing to raise the stakes and indeed, also actively pursued other targets before Hearts finally got in touch again on Thursday to thrash out a deal, amid rumours that financial difficulties had resurfaced at Tynecastle.
Two bids of £1million and £1.5million from Molineux for Berra were rejected in the summer, before Wolves returned with an increased bid of £2million when Hearts officials contacted boss Mick McCarthy nine days ago.
But, despite interest from Everton, Bolton, Portsmouth and Sheffield United, Wolves were the only club to make a bid.
Berra, who becomes Mick McCarthy’s most expensive signing for Wolves, joins two other Scotland internationals at Wolves – Chris Iwelumo and on-loan Nigel Quashie.
The signing of Berra will end Wolves’ pursuit of West Ham centre-back Calum Davenport – but not necessarily Michael Mancienne.
Wolves haven’t given up hope of re-signing the Chelsea defender on loan and are awaiting a decision from Stamford Bridge.
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Post by southdownswolf on Jan 31, 2009 10:45:49 GMT -1
Wolves Website:
Wolves have agreed a deal to sign Hearts defender and captain Christophe Berra.
The highly-rated Scottish international, who turns 24 today, is now travelling to Wolverhampton where he will undergo talks and a medical.
Wolves CEO Jez Moxey confirmed: "We have agreed a deal with Hearts for an undisclosed fee, and, on condition of Christophe passing a medical this evening, he will be signing for us.
"Should the medical be satisfactory, contract talks will proceed with a view to him signing for us tonight and a formal announcement made on Monday morning.
"He is a player we've looked at for a long time."
Christophe is a player who has been on Mick McCarthy's radar for some considerable time and indeed Wolves tried to sign him last summer.
A strong and physical defender, he initially had experience with Edina Hibs before coming through the ranks at Hearts and making his debut in November, 2003.
In total the 6ft 1in has made 146 appearances and scored five goals, and has captained the club since the start of the 2007/08 season.
A Scottish under-21 international, he then graduated to senior honours by making his debut against the Czech Republic last May and has now won three caps.
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Post by LondonWolf on Jan 31, 2009 10:52:52 GMT -1
hes gunna do a gow and fuck up the medical  |
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Post by southdownswolf on Jan 31, 2009 11:08:39 GMT -1
ssshhhhhhhhhhh!!!!  |
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Post by PureOldGold on Jan 31, 2009 18:05:49 GMT -1
Christophe Berra is on his way to Molineux after Wolves finally agreed a fee of around £2million with Hearts. Berra, who turns 24 today, will have a medical tonight after contract talks following the game against Watford, which he is due to watch from the stands. Sources north of the border reckon the fee is rising to £2.3million for the Scotland international, with an add-on if Wolves win promotion. Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: “We have agreed a deal with Hearts and, on condition of Christophe passing a medical this evening, he will be signing for us. “Should the medical be satisfactory, contract talks will proceed with a view to him signing for us tonight and a formal announcement on Monday morning. “He’s a player we’ve looked at for a long time.” Should everything go to plan, Berra will be available to make his debut in Tuesday’s home clash against Norwich. Wolves have been rewarded for their patience in their pursuit of Berra. Hearts wanted £3million for him and there were reports the SPL club had rejected a £2million bid from Wolves – claims which later proved untrue. But Wolves have refused to panic and stuck to their guns while refusing to raise the stakes and indeed, also actively pursued other targets before Hearts finally got in touch again on Thursday to thrash out a deal, amid rumours that financial difficulties had resurfaced at Tynecastle. Two bids of £1million and £1.5million from Molineux for Berra were rejected in the summer, before Wolves returned with an increased bid of £2million when Hearts officials contacted boss Mick McCarthy nine days ago. But, despite interest from Everton, Bolton, Portsmouth and Sheffield United, Wolves were the only club to make a bid. Berra, who becomes Mick McCarthy’s most expensive signing for Wolves, joins two other Scotland internationals at Wolves – Chris Iwelumo and on-loan Nigel Quashie. The signing of Berra will end Wolves’ pursuit of West Ham centre-back Calum Davenport – but not necessarily Michael Mancienne. Wolves haven’t given up hope of re-signing the Chelsea defender on loan and are awaiting a decision from Stamford Bridge.  |
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Post by PureOldGold on Jan 31, 2009 18:32:55 GMT -1
Now can we please loan out Neil Collins.  |
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Post by PureOldGold on Feb 1, 2009 19:47:54 GMT -1
Should be completed very soon. |
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