THE INSIDER: Hammers wait for Spurs before releasing Anton... Newcastle nip in for Senderos... Reds hit Espanyol with improved Riera offer... And Hyypia is set for Stoke - Sport - Evening Standard
       

THE INSIDER: Hammers wait for Spurs before releasing Anton... Newcastle nip in for Senderos... Reds hit Espanyol with improved Riera offer... And Hyypia is set for Stoke

Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the transfer moves this summer. His daily column offers you an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why ...

Don't miss your daily instalment of The Insider every weekday throughout the summer transfer window on these pages.

(INSIDER'S RATING: 0/5 means this deal's pie in the sky. 5/5 and it's a done deal)

Ferdinand

Ferdinand

Anton Ferdinand, to - The Insider says: 4/5

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has agreed a £6million fee in principle with the Hammers but Alan Curbishley is waiting for Spurs to confirm their position before his releases his centre-half.

Senderos

Senderos

Philippe Senderos, to - Insider says: 3/5

Newcastle are still keen to push a £6m deal for Arsenal's Switzerland defender through but the Gunners are holding out for injured players to return to their squad before they sanction Senderos's departure. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen not to be left short at the back.

Riera

Riera

Albert Riera, Espanyol to - Insider says: 3/5

Anfield officials have returned to Espanyol with an imroved £9million offer for the left-midfielder, but the Spanish club are still asking silly money for Riera - £19m. Liverpool will go nowhere near the La Liga club's valuation.

Hyypia

Hyypia

Sami Hyypia, to - Insider says: 1/5

Newly promoted Stoke have tabled a £2.5million bid for the veteran centre half, but Liverpool require the giant Finn's experience as Daniel Agger struggles for fitness and Martin Skrtel strives to get used to the Barclays Premier League. However, expect this deal to be done as the transfer window gets closer to expiring.


Zigic

Zigic

Nicola Zigic, Valencia to - Insider says: 2/5

The Serbia striker is the latest in a long line of Toffees' targets. The 27-year-old is not the most polished of performers but Everton are desperate to bolster their squad. The Spanish giants want £7million for Zigic, but Goodison officials are keen to seal a loan move.





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