Bolton Wanderers: July 2008 - news archive

Midfielder vows to fight

BoltonSwiss midfielder Blerim Dzemali has vowed to prove his worth at Bolton following a torrid time on the injury front.

Trotters linked with £4m Israeli

BoltonBolton are being linked with a £4million swoop for Israeli international striker Elyaniv Barda as they look to bolster their attack.

Baggies launch Meite bid

BoltonWest Bromwich Albion are reported to have made a £1.5million bid for Bolton's wantaway defender Abdoulaye Faye.

Dispute to hold up new boy's debut

BoltonBolton face a legal battle with Spanish side Levante before they will be able to field new signing Mustapha Riga.

Iceman stronger after Trotters scare

BoltonGretar Steinsson says Bolton's successful battle against relegation last season has helped him develop as a Premier League player.

Diouf cuts Trotters ties

BoltonSunderland have completed the signing of El-Hadji Diouf from Bolton after the player penned a four-year deal.

Trotters wrap up Riga deal

BoltonBolton have completed the signing of Mustapha Riga who has penned a three-year deal at the Reebok Stadium.

Trotters to increase midfielder bid

BoltonBolton are ready to up their bid for Reading midfielder James Harper as El-Hadji Diouf closes in on a switch to Sunderland.

Diouf having Sunderland medical

BoltonBolton striker El-Hadji Diouf is undergoing a medical at Sunderland as he closes in on a switch to the Stadium of Light.

Baggies in new Meite raid

BoltonWest Brom continue to be linked with a swoop for Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite despite Tony Mowbray recently denying his interest.

Cats close on Diouf swoop

BoltonSunderland are reported to be closing in on a £2.5million swoop for Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf, who has expressed a desire to leave.

Megson reveals mystery Diouf interest

BoltonGary Megson has confirmed that Bolton have received an offer for striker El-Hadji Diouf but refused to disclose the club's identity.

Campo no longer bitter

BoltonFormer Bolton midfielder Ivan Campo has insisted that there are no longer any hard feelings between himself and the Trotters.

Bolton close in on Riga

BoltonBolton are closing in on the signing of in-demand winger Mustapha Riga from Levante according to reports in Spain.

Riki rejects Bolton interest

BoltonDeportivo La Coruna's highly-rated striker Riki has declared he has no interest in quitting Spain's La Liga to join Bolton.

No cut-price deals, warns Megson

BoltonBolton manager Gary Megson is sticking to his strict policy of not allowing defender Abdoulaye Meite leave the Reebok on the cheap.

Al Habsi to consider options

BoltonAli Al Habsi has cast doubt on his future at Bolton by revealing he would consider offers to leave the Reebok.

Trotters fail with La Liga raid

BoltonBolton have failed with a bid of £320,000 for Levante forward Mustapha Riga after the Spanish club threw it out.

Megson hails double deal

BoltonBolton boss Gary Megson is delighted with the signings of Fabrice Muamba and Johan Elmander and says they will add another dimension.

Midfielder signing deadline set

BoltonBolton have been told by Reading they have three weeks to make a move for James Harper or the midfielder is not for sale.

Trotters locked in striker talks

BoltonBolton are reported to be locked in talks with Levante forward Mustapha Riga with a view to bringing him to England.

Defender move talks continue

BoltonBolton are still locked in talks with Hull over a deal for Abdoulaye Meite but the Tigers are refusing to pay over the odds.

Meite Future still uncertain

BoltonDefender Abdoulaye Meite, who has been told he has no future with Bolton, remains in limbo as no suitable offers have been made.

Bolton in for Goian

BoltonBolton may be about to sign defender Dorin Goian from Romanian giants Steaua Bucharest in a deal worth around £4million.

Meggo holds out for £3m

BoltonBolton are refusing to sell Abdoulaye Meite on the cheap and have told West Brom they will have to pay £3million.

Trotters to switch midfield targets

BoltonBolton may have to look elsewhere in their search for a new midfielder after Reading said James Harper is happy where he is.

Whites scour Europe for new faces

BoltonGary Megson is delighted with Bolton's new scouting system, which gives the Whites a bigger coverage of Europe than ever before.

Veteran ace in Spanish talks

BoltonIvan Campo has revealed he is in talks with Real Sociedad over a return to Spain, having been released by Bolton.

Striker race hots up

BoltonCharlton have joined Nottingham Forest in the race to sign Bolton striker Heidar Helguson, who is up for grabs at the Reebok.

Trotters warned over keeper deal

BoltonAli Al-Habsi's agent has warned Bolton that the goalkeeper could still leave the club unless he is offered a new deal.

Rivals fail with defender raid

BoltonBolton boss Gary Megson has reportedly rejected West Brom's offer of £1.25m plus midfielder Paul Robinson for defender Abdoulaye Meite.

Striker set for embarrassing U-turn

BoltonEl Hadji-Diouf could be forced to spend another season at Bolton after it was revealed there have been no bids for the unhappy striker.

Bolton striker deal in balance

BoltonBolton target Milan Baros' agent has claimed the Czech Republic striker will be staying at Lyon next season.

Bolton star's future in balance

BoltonBolton boss Gary Megson has urged unsettled forward El-Hadji Diouf to perform a U-turn and stay at the Reebok Stadium.

Star pledges Trotters future

BoltonBolton goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi says he will not be leaving the club this summer despite reports linking him with a move.

£4.5m midfielder fee set

BoltonBolton have been told by Reading they will have to stump up £4.5million if they want to sign midfielder James Harper.

Ambitious Megson targets third

NewsGary Megson remains confident of landing his third new signing this summer as he looks to get Bolton back pushing for Europe.

Trotters appoint head coach

BoltonBolton boss Gary Megson has named former Southampton manager Steve Wigley as his new head coach.

Trotters told £5m target not for sale

BoltonBolton have been told to forget about signing Simon Vukcevic as he remains in the plans of Sporting Lisbon.

Meggo eyes Spanish raid

BoltonBolton are said to be eyeing a move for Malaga midfielder Antonio Hidalgo, who is reportedly keen on a move to England.

Bolton in winger talks

BoltonSporting Lisbon winger Simon Vukcevic has revealed that Bolton are in talks with his current club over a possible transfer.

Meggo keen to avoid bidding war

BoltonBolton are still in the hunt to land Reading midfielder James Harper but face competition from Middlesbrough.

Trotters target eyes transfer talks

BoltonBolton target Simon Vukcevic is planning to hold talks with Sporting Lisbon and wants his future sorting this week.

Rivals in for Trotters defender

BoltonWest Brom have joined the race to sign Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite who is up for grabs at £3million this summer.

Trotters stress Barton stance

BoltonBolton have again spoken out to scotch reports linking them with a raid for disgraced Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

Trotters pull plug on £5m swoop

BoltonBolton are reported to have dropped all interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Simon Vukcevic after being linked with a £5m switch.

Jaaskelainen ready for long haul

BoltonNumber one goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has claimed he never once thought about leaving Bolton this summer.

Sporting star attracts Megson

BoltonBolton have made a £5million offer for Sporting Lisbon's goal-scoring midfielder Simon Vukcevic, according to reports.

Star pens new Bolton deal

BoltonJussi Jaaskelainen has finally ended speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract with Bolton.

Defender ready to go

BoltonAbdoulaye Meite is expecting to leave Bolton this summer, but it looks like a move to Hull is unlikely.

Wanderers react to Barton talk

BoltonBolton have moved to deny claims that Joey Barton will join them on loan, if he is shown the door by Newcastle.

Chief issues future pledge

BoltonBolton chairman Phil Gartside has vowed to stay at the Reebok Stadium helm to give Gary Megson the support he deserves.

Duo targeted as spending set to continue