THE INSIDER: Pompey's £11m Crouch deal is on... Valencia struggling to meet Spurs' valuation of Chimbonda... Hleb is Barca bound... Plus Barry, Carson and Ronaldinho

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

Crouch

Peter Crouch, Liverpool to Portsmouth - The Insider says: 5/5

Liverpool have accepted Portsmouth's offer and this deal - thought to be worth about £70,000 a week over four years - will be done today, once the striker has passed a medical and thrashed out his personal terms. Pompey will pay the Anfield club a total of £11million in two instalments of £8m and £3m.

Chimbonda

Pascal Chimbonda, Tottenham to Valencia - Insider says: 3/5

The cash-strapped Spanish club will struggle to meet the north Londoners' £8million valuation of their defender. Valencia's stalling may allow Aston Villa and Newcastle, both interested in the France international, to make a move. But both the Toon and the Birmingham club have other priorities and any swoop will be dependent on whether their first-choice targets are realised.

Barry

Gareth Barry, Aston Villa to Liverpool - Insider says: 4/5

Full back Steve Finnan is a likely makeweight in this drawn-out transfer. Liverpool will not exceed their £15million valuation of the England midfielder and, with Finnan valued at £1.5m, the Reds will not offer more than £13.5m plus the Republic of Ireland international.

Nugent

David Nugent, Portsmouth to Hull - Insider says: 3/5

Premier League new boys Hull will continue to monitor the market, eager to swoop for anyone cheap who has the required quality to help their prospective survival bid. The England striker wants regular first-team football and a move to the KC Stadium may suit.

Carson

Scott Carson, Liverpool to Stoke - Insider says: 4/5

Another loan deal for the England goalkeeper, following last season's stint at Villa Park. Liverpool, who would prefer a permanent departure for the former Leeds stopper, will sanction a £1million season-long loan once they complete the signing of Palmeiras keeper Diego Cavalieri for £3m. The Reds also remain hopeful that reserve keeper Charles Itandje will complete his transfer to Galatasaray.

Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho, Barcelona to AC Milan - Insider says: 4/5

Manchester City's hopes of luring the Brazil superstar on a mega-bucks deal will be dashed after Ronaldinho has made his desire to move to Italy increasingly clear. He has reportedly told Brazil boss Dunga that he will sign for Milan. Ronaldinho has also expressed his concerns that City are not yet in a position to compete with Europe's elite clubs.

Klasnic

Ivan Klasnic, Werder Bremen to Wigan - Insider says: 1/5

Wigan boss Steve Bruce will be left disappointed as the Croatia striker has opted for Nantes, in France, rather than a transfer to England. Klasnic underwent a kidney transplant last year and has been advised that a warmer climate would be a more appropriate base for him.

Harper

James Harper, Reading to Middlesbrough - Insider says: 4/5

Boro's £3million offer is below Reading's valuation of their midfielder but the player's desire to return to the Premier League will force the move. Bolton are also in for him, but Boro's wages and regular first-team starts should see off Wanderers' interest.

Hleb

Alexander Hleb, Arsenal to Barcelona - Insider says: 4/5

The Belarus midfielder's wish to depart London will be realised with a move to Catalonia. Barca are offering more money to Arsenal and the player than Inter Milan and a £12million transfer is set to be agreed by the Emirates club.