Bolton Wanderers: July 2008 Archives

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bolton have been handed a double boost with the news that Jussi Jaaskelainen and Ricardo Gardner have signed new deals.

Bolton boss Gary Megson remains confident of landing his third new signing this summer before the big kick-off on August 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bolton are being linked with Simon Vukcevic and Milan Baros after chairman Phil Gartside vowed to carry on spending.