Coventry City: June 2008 - news archive

Freddy deal dead - Ranson

CoventryCoventry have pulled out of a deal for Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood and turned their attention to other targets.

Owls wise up to Wood talk

CoventrySheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws says he knows nothing of reported interest from Coventry in defender Richard Wood.

Coleman dreaming of quick Freddy deal

CoventryChris Coleman says he wants several new players on board before Coventry start pre-season training with Freddy Eastwood his top target.

Coleman keen to have Leon back

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman feels Leon McKenzie's return to fitness will be like signing a new player this summer.

Keeper offer tabled

CoventryCoventry City have offered homegrown goalkeeper Neil Collett a one-year professional deal.

Cookie won't crumble over striker deal

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman insists he will not give up in the race to sign Wolves striker Freddie Eastwood this summer.

Transfer warning from Cookie

CoventryCoventry boss Chris Coleman has warned fans his squad will not be totally rebuilt this summer - although he is happy with his signings.

Steve not 'Kean' on Blues role

CoventryAssistant boss Steve Kean has confirmed he declined an offer to be Luiz Felipe Scolari's number two at Chelsea to stay on at Coventry.

Keeper target snared

CoventryCoventry's imminent signing of Carlisle keeper Keiren Westwood has seen them drop their interest in Man City's Kaspar Schmeichel.

Coleman hails new Ice era

CoventryIceland international Aron Einar Gunnarsson has signed for Coventry from AZ Alkmaar on a three-year deal.

Coleman's target hopes in balance

CoventryCoventry striker target Freddy Eastwood has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Cardiff as he looks to get away from Wolves.

Target talks continue

CoventryCoventry target Aron Einar Gunnarsson is set to spend the weekend finalising his move to the Ricoh Arena.

Boss' defender goal

CoventryChris Coleman has told David McNamee to prove his fitness if he wants to win a contract extension at Coventry City.

Sky Blues steal in for top Gun

CoventryCoventry have stolen a march on Premier League clubs Middlesbrough and Hull in the race to sign Icelandic teen Aron Einar Gunnarsson.

Calpaldi and Kerr switches unlikely

CoventryTony Calpadli and Mark Kerr are unlikely to leave Cardiff and Dundee as Chris Coleman continues the search for new faces.

Eastwood twist for Coleman

CoventryWolves boss Mick McCarthy now claims Coventry target Freddy Eastwood could have a future at Molineux despite being transfer-listed.

Mifsud won't get the Blues

CoventryBirmingham boss Alex McLeish is refusing to comment on speculation but Coventry striker Michael Mifsud isn't understood to be a target.

Marshall reveals return hopes

CoventryCoventry keeper Andy Marshall is set to miss most of pre-season but should be ready for the start of the 2008/09 campaign.

Aberdeen star speaks out

CoventrySky Blues target Chris Maguire says he sees his long-term future at Aberdeen and has not heard anything from Coventry.

City warned off striker move

CoventryCoventry have been told by Aberdeen that teenage striker Chris Maguire is not for sale following reports a £300,000 bid had been made.

Sky Blues secure Bez deal

CoventryCoventry have signed Hibernian's French midfielder Guillaume Beuzelin on a free transfer and could now raid Aberdeen.