July 15, 2009 Wednesday
Updated

LONDON - MIDDLESBOROUGH have agreed a 12 million pound (S$32.7 million) transfer of England winger Stewart Downing from the Teeside club to Aston Villa, Press Association reported on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old, currently recovering from foot surgery, has been at the centre of speculation notably from Everton and Tottenham following Boro's relegation from the premiership.

 
Crouch moves to Sunderland

LONDON - ENGLAND striker Peter Crouch is set to quit Portsmouth for fellow premiership side Sunderland, UK media reports said on Wednesday.

It is believed the Black Cats have agreed a fee of around 12 million pounds (S$32.7 million) with Pompey for the striker after secretive negotiations since the end of the season.

Zamora on the way to Hull

LONDON - STRIKER Bobby Zamora is likely to join Hull from Fulham in a 5 million pounds deal, the west London club said on Wednesday.

Details of the transfer of the 28-year-old will become known when Fulham return from their pre-season Australian tour.

Yao Ming to buy old team

BEIJING - CHINESE NBA star Yao Ming is to buy his former basketball team in Shanghai for an undisclosed sum, state media reported Wednesday.

A group representing the 2.26-metre centre for the NBA Houston Rockets signed an agreement to transfer the Shanghai Sharks' shares to Yao, the official Xinhua news agency said.

   
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