Bolton Wanderers: June 2008 - news archive

Chairman Phil Gartside says his main job this summer is to try and win back the Bolton fans who the club lost during last season.

Chairman Phil Gartside has admitted that he made a mistake in appointing Sammy Lee as Bolton manager last summer.

Johan Elmander says he chose to join Bolton over several other clubs after boss Gary Megson virtually guaranteed him first-team action.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has told fans he has not finished spending yet after splashing out around £10m on striker Johan Elmander.

Hull City have offered Greek international Stelios Giannakopoulos a contract to keep him in the Premier League.

Manchester United striker Louis Saha has said he wants to stay with United rather than move away with Bolton and Roma interested.

Nottingham Forest are reportedly ready to offer Bolton £1.5million for Icelandic striker Heidar Helguson.

Hull have confirmed their interest in Abdoulaye Meite but have baulked at Bolton's £3million asking price.

Middlesbrough are leading the race to sign Bolton target James Harper after reportedly making a £3.5m bid for the Reading midfielder.

Fulham have joined the race to sign Johan Elmander but Bolton expect to wrap up a deal for the striker by the end of the week.

Defender Abdoulaye Meite is the latest Bolton Wanderers player to be linked with a move to Premier League new boys Hull City.

Bolton are being linked with a record £11m swoop for Toulouse striker Johan Elmander, while Daniel Braaten is set to go the other way.

Bolton could be ready to break their transfer record to sign Manchester United striker Louis Saha this summer.

Chairman Phil Gartside has scotched reports claiming goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi is looking to buy himself out of his Bolton contract.

Chairman Phil Gartside claims Bolton are looking to smash their record transfer record with a bid for a mystery European striker.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is stepping up his interest in Newcastle defender Stephen Carr as he looks to strengthen his back line.

Bolton will have to wait until Milan Baros returns from holiday if they wish to pursue a deal for the Lyon striker.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is facing defeat in his bid to make Valencia midfielder Stephen 'Sunny' Obayan his second signing of the week.

Sweden star Christian Wilhelmsson has launched another angry attack on Gary Megson over his treatment at Bolton.

Bolton could now turn to Schalke striker Soren Larsen after signing Fabrice Muamba, who has set his sights on Europe.

Bolton will not be offering Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton the chance to resurrect his career at the Reebok Stadium.

Bolton have signed Birmingham midfielder Fabrice Muamba on a four-year deal for a fee in the region of £5million.

Newcastle old boy Stephen Carr appears to have a choice between West Ham, Bolton and Portsmouth this summer.

Bolton could miss out on the signing of Danny Guthrie as Liverpool look to offload him to Newcastle instead.

Bolton have reportedly opened the bidding for £6million-rated Birmingham star Fabrice Muamba who now looks set for talks.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has spoken of his desire to keep hold of Bolton target Fabrice Muamba this summer.

Bolton have joined the clamour of English clubs chasing the signature of Al Sadd striker Carlos Tenorio.

Bolton are reported to be lining up an £8million swoop for Manchester United striker Louis Saha, who could be up for grabs.

Fulham have signed Iran midfielder Andranik Teymourian on a two-year deal after he was released by Bolton.

The agent of Jussi Jaaskelainen has confirmed the Finland international has agreed to pen a four-year deal with Bolton.

Bolton's hopes of landing Jimmy Bullard from Fulham have been hit by the news the Cottagers are determined to keep hold.

Gary Megson has reportedly offered goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi a new four-year deal to keep him at Bolton amid interest from Hull City.

Bolton are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a summer bid for Fulham's £3million-rated midfielder Jimmy Bullard.

Bolton have reportedly had a £1.5million raid for Deportivo La Coruna's Spanish striker Riki turned down.

Gary Megson has reiterated he would like Bolton to secure a permanent deal with Liverpool for former loan midfielder Danny Guthrie.

Bolton are one of seven English clubs thought to be pondering a swoop for Ecuador striker Carlos Tenorio this summer.

Champions League football with Rangers is set to scupper Bolton and Fulham's interest in Watford defender Dan Shittu, reports say.

Bolton are ready to turn to Barnsley's versatile Brian Howard as Gary Megson looks to bolster his midfield.

Gary Megson is set to revive his bid to sign Swedish striker Johan Elmander after Toulouse reportedly dropped their £21m asking price.

Bolton target Zoltan Gera has been tipped to snub a new deal with West Brom in order to sign for Fulham instead.

The agent of Croatian midfielder Jerko Leko claims the player has rejected an offer to join Bolton this summer.

West Brom say they have made their final contract offer to Bolton-target Zoltan Gera, who now must decided where his future lies.

Bolton could land strike ace Johan Elmander for just £5m but have been hit by the news Bafetimbi Gomes is staying with St Etienne.

Bolton are continuing to talk to goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen but Middlesbrough are ready to offer him a deal should he move on.

Bolton are ready to bid £5million for Birmingham City midfielder Fabrice Muamba who is looking to quit St Andrews this summer.

Bolton and Wigan are vying for the services of Israel goalkeeper Dudu Aouate after his bust-up at Deportivo La Coruna.