Bolton Wanderers: May 2008 Archives

Defender Ricardo Gardner has dropped a huge hint that he is set to sign a new contract that will keep him at Bolton next season.

Bolton boss Gary Megson says achieving safety is the first objective next season before they try to kick on up the table.

Bolton are still locked in talks with Ricardo Gardner and Jussi Jaaskelainen in the hope both players will pen new deals.

Bolton are in the hunt to land Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza as Gary Megson lines up his transfer targets.

Gary Cahill says the future looks bright at Bolton after their fighting spirit kept the club in the Premiership.

Bolton have been priced out of a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso after being quoted a price of £16million.

Marseille are reported to have entered the running to sign Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf who is searching for a summer move.

Bolton and Blackburn will battle it out for Crewe goalkeeper Owain fon Williams who is set to reject a new deal with the Railwaymen.

Bolton are back in the hunt to land Toulouse striker Johan Elmander after learning his valuation has been slashed to £10million.

Le Mans' former France Under-21 international right-back Jean Calve says Bolton and Fulham have expressed an interest in signing him.

Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Annan claims Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Bolton are all interested in signing him this summer.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has made an offer to sign Jerome Alonzo, according to the Paris St Germain reserve goalkeeper.

Bolton manager Gary Megon has joined Aston Villa in the race to lure Paul Robinson away from Tottenham, according to reports.

Gary Megson is prepared to tough it out before making his first foray into the transfer market this summer.

Free agent Ivan Campo is wanted by a rival Premier League club, according to his agent Miguel Angel Cermeno.

Bolton target Johan Elmander is set to leave French football this summer, according to the player's agent.

Bolton are on the trail of Sporting Lisbon frontman Simon Vukcevic, although his current boss says he wants him to stay.

Gary Megson admits Bolton will look to strengthen their squad in a big way this summer but insists he will have to be patient.

Jussi Jaaskelainen could yet remain at Bolton beyond this summer after starting contract talks with Wanderers officials.

Dundee United are in the hunt to sign teenager Scott Jamieson after Bolton boss Gary Megson opted to release the player.

Bolton face more competition to land Zoltan Gera from West Brom after it emerged that Benfica have made an offer for him.

Bolton are being linked with a £1.5million swoop for Leicester City youngster Joe Mattock as Gary Megson looks to strengthen.

Bolton midfielders Ivan Campo, Stelios Giannakopoulos and Andranik Teymourian have been released by the Trotters.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has welcomed former Bolton boss Sammy Lee back to the Reds' backroom staff.

Jussi Jaaskelainen's agent has warned Bolton there are a queue of clubs keen on signing the Finland goalkeeper.

Gavin McCann and Heidar Helguson have both been sent to see specialists in a bid to cure niggling injury problems before next season.

Gary Megson says El-Hadji Diouf's wage demands could put off interested clubs which means he could stay at Bolton.

Jussi Jaaskelainen's agent has confirmed he is ready to speak to Bolton about a possible new deal for the player.

Gary Megson wants to keep El-Hadji Diouf at Bolton and says even if the striker does leave, it will not be on the cheap.

Bolton are being linked with a swoop for St Mirren star Andy Dorman after watching the midfielder in action last weekend.

Bolton are set to offer Jussi Jaaskelainen and Ricardo Gardner new deals this week in the hope both will commit their futures.

Bolton are planning to hold talks with Liverpool over a permanent deal for Danny Guthrie who could sign for £1.5million.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is planning major changes at the Reebok in the summer and says he will have the cash to bring in more quality.

Gary Megson claims the agents of one or two high-profile players have already been in touch with a view to signing for Bolton.

Kevin Davies says Gary Megson has not been given the credit he deserves for getting Bolton out of the relegation mire.

Bolton midfielder Andranik Teymourian claims two Premiership rivals want to sign him as his future remains in doubt.

Key defender Andy O'Brien is hoping to continue his "healthy working relationship" with Bolton next season.

Gary Megson will meet with Jussi Jaaskelainen, Ricardo Gardner and Ivan Campo at the end of the season to decide their futures.

Gary Megson is confident Kevin Nolan will make the smooth transition from player to manager when he hangs up his boots.

Gary Megson hopes to have Ivan Campo and Joey O'Brien back for the big trip to take on title-chasers Chelsea on Sunday.

Gary Cahill has hailed the character in the Bolton camp after they bounced back from the brink of relegation to all-but secure safety.

Bolton are ready to make another move to land Saint Etienne striker Bafetimbi Gomis who looks set to move on this summer.

Bolton captain Kevin Nolan has not given up hope of the club keeping Jussi Jaaskelainen, Ricardo Gardner and Ivan Campo this summer.

El-Hadji Diouf helped fire Bolton to Premier League safety against Sunderland and then confirmed he will leave the club this summer.

Gary Megson has hailed the impact of Kevin Nolan but hopes he can get back among the goals as Bolton look to stay up.

Jussi Jaaskelainen's agent has claimed he will not be staying at Bolton next season as a host of clubs chase his signature.

Gary Megson says Kevin Davies will definitely return for Bolton against Sunderland after recovering from a hand injury.