Monthly Archives: August 2014

No new bids for Bony, say Swansea

The Ivorian international has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, but his manager has stated no club has produced a firm offer as yet


Gary Monk has insisted that Swansea have yet to receive any new offers for Wilfried Bony.

The striker has been linked with a move away from the Liberty Stadium for most of the summer after netting 17 goals in 34 appearances during his first season in the Premier League.

Liverpool have been suggested as possible suitors as they continue in their search to replace Luis Suarez, but had a bid of £12.5 million turned down in July, with an improved bid yet to materialise.

And Monk stated on Thursday that no one has shown any interest in making an improved offer for their star man, confirming: “No offers have come into the club.”

One man who could be on his way out of the Liberty Stadium is Jose Canas, with Monk announcing the club are helping the Spaniard to secure his next move.

“I spoke to him at the start of the season, for me he wasn’t going to be part of my plans,” he continued. “The way I wanted to go forward, he wasn’t part of my plans and he understood that and now he’s trying to find another club, and we’re helping him.”

Canas would join Chico Flores, Pablo Hernandez and Michu – loaned to Napoli – as the latest departure in Swansea’s Spanish exodus, and Monk stressed he was only interested in keeping players who wanted to remain at the club.

“Michu, Chico and Pablo were all in the same situation, they came to me and we had a mutual agreement that they wanted to move on and I wasn’t going to stand in their way.” said Monk.

“I’m only interested in players that want to play for Swansea.”

Liverpool defender Kelly joins Crystal Palace

The 24-year-old, whose Anfield career was disrupted by injuries, is excited about his imminent move to Selhurst Park and thanks Reds fans for all of their support


Liverpool defender Martin Kelly’s move to Crystal Palace has been confirmed by his new club.

The 24-year-old, who came through the Reds’ youth system, has signed a three-year contract at Selhurst Park and could be in contention to play at Arsenal on Saturday.

Earlier on Thursday, Kelly took to Twitter to thank Liverpool and announce his departure from Anfield.

“I would like to thank all the managers at [Liverpool] for making my wish from the age of seven come true playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world,” he wrote.

“Most of all [I] would like to thank the fans for supporting me since my home debut against Lyon in October 2009, even through injuries, always by my side.

“Now to start a new chapter of my football career at Crystal Palace, a great club with unbelievable fans excited already for the weekend.”

Kelly made 33 Premier League appearances at Liverpool and also spent a spell on loan at Huddersfield Town in 2009.

Liverpool defender Kelly confirms Crystal Palace switch

The 24-year-old, whose Anfield career was disrupted by injuries, is excited about his imminent move to Selhurst Park and thanks Reds fans for all of their support


Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has confirmed that he is moving to Crystal Palace.

The 24-year-old, who came through the Reds’ youth system, had been strongly linked with a move to Selhurst Park in recent days and could be in contention to play at Arsenal on Saturday if the deal is done quickly enough.

Although there has been no official confirmation of the transfer from either club as yet, Kelly took to Twitter to thank Liverpool and announce his departure from Anfield.

“I would like to thank all the managers at [Liverpool] for making my wish from the age of seven come true playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world,” he wrote.

“Most of all [I] would like to thank the fans for supporting me since my home debut against Lyon in October 2009, even through injuries, always by my side.

“Now to start a new chapter of my football career at Crystal Palace, a great club with unbelievable fans excited already for the weekend.”

Kelly made 33 Premier League appearances at Liverpool and also spent a spell on loan at Huddersfield Town in 2009.