Bolton Wanderers: August 2008 Archives

Bolton have signed Poland striker Ebi Smolarek on a season-long loan and will have the option to buy the Racing Santander ace.

Poland striker Ebi Smolarek is believed to have arrived at Bolton with a view to signing on a season-long loan deal.

Bolton striker Kevin Davies has agreed a new contract at the club which will see him stay until 2011.

Bolton are set to be without record signing Johan Elmander and Matthew Taylor after both picked up long-term injuries.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has played down talk that Ali Al-Habsi is set to leave the club and join Blackburn.

Bolton have been rocked by the news Jimmy Bullard has no desire to leave Fulham before the September 1 transfer deadline.

Blackburn are reported to have launched a pre-deadline bid to sign Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi.

Bolton will be without Johan Elmander and Matt Taylor tonight as Gary Megson plots the downfall of Northampton in the Carling Cup.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has admitted he still wants to strengthen his team - but only if the players are the 'right people'.

Gary Megson could get his wish to sign Jimmy Bullard after Fulham lined up South Africa midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi as his replacement.

Gary Megson felt Bolton were good for a point at Newcastle - had it not been for the introduction of match-winner Michael Owen.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is tipped to increase his offer for Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard to £4m after an opening bid was rejected.

Bolton new boy Mustapha Riga cannot wait to make his Premiership debut and has vowed to become the new Jay-Jay Okocha.

Gary Megson says he is working hard to bring two new players to Bolton and admits he is keen on Jimmy Bullard.

Danny Guthrie has warned Gary Megson he is ready to put one over Bolton for his new club Newcastle on Saturday.

Bolton manager Gary Megson is ready to test Fulham's resolve with a late move for influential midfielder Jimmy Bullard.

Gary Megson has hit out at the timing of this week's international friendlies as he sweats on the fitness of eight Bolton players.

Gary Megson has made an official bid for a mystery player, but has conceded defeat in his efforts to sign James Harper.

Kevin Davies is expecting big things from Johan Elmander this season after Bolton's record signing opened his account at the weekend.

Bolton boss Gary Megson says he wants to bring in two more signings as he goes for quality rather than quantity.

Kevin Davies wants to reach double figures for Bolton this season, while Johan Elmander is also targeting more goals.

Reported Bolton target Edu says he is open to a move to England as his future at Valencia remains shrouded in doubt.

Bolton are again being linked with a move for Fulham's Jimmy Bullard after Gary Megson said offers are on the table for two players.

Gary Megson is still looking to sign new players this month, despite claiming the transfer window could harm smaller clubs like Bolton.

Johan Elmander, Danny Shittu and Fabrice Muamba are set to make their Bolton debuts against Stoke as Gary Megson faces a dilemma.

Kevin Nolan is confident both himself and Bolton will improve this season, while he tipped new striker Johan Elmander to be a success.

Bolton's second-choice goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is being linked with a move to several Premier League clubs this transfer window.

Defender Ricardo Gardner is looking forward to the start of the new season and hopes for an injury-free run in the Bolton side.

Boss Gary Megson wants defender Andy O'Brien to follow striker Kevin Davies' lead and sign a new contract with Bolton Wanderers.

Bolton skipper Kevin Nolan has hailed the qualities of Fabrice Muamba and says the midfielder will help him get back among the goals.

Bolton are being linked with a move for Spanish striker Diego Tristan as Gary Megson looks for more strength in depth.

Kevin Davies says talks are still on going with Bolton but is hopeful of penning a new deal before the big kick-off.

West Brom have completed the signing of Ivory Coast international Abdoulaye Meite from Bolton for £2m.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has admitted his chances of signing Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite are still in the balance.

Bolton will be alerted by Sebastian Larsson telling Birmingham City he wants to leave St Andrews in search of Premiership football.

Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson will reinvest the proceeds from the sale of Abdoulaye Meite on new faces as the Whites look to build.

New signing Danny Shittu says he is delighted to have finally signed for Bolton and has vowed to fight for his place in the first team.

Bolton have opened the door for Abdoulaye Meite to leave the club with Hull and West Brom now set to hold talks.

Bolton have insisted Abdoulaye Meite will not leave Bolton on the cheap despite the arrival of Danny Shittu.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is hoping to follow up the signing of Danny Shittu by making another capture in the next few days.

Bolton have signed Danny Shittu from Watford in a deal worth £2m, which will allow Abdoulaye Meite to finally leave.

Bolton target Elyaniv Barda has hit out at his club Racing Genk after they priced him out of a move to the Reebok Stadium.

Bolton's record signing Johan Elmander is well aware of the pressure placed on him to fill Nicolas Anelka's boots.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has dismissed claims that there will not be room for both Johan Elmander and Kevin Davies in the first eleven.

Bolton are being linked with Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson but have been told the midfielder is not for sale.

Bolton have been told to forget about signing Jonathan Greening or Paul Robinson as part of a swap deal for Abdoulaye Meite.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has decided to end his interest in Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite.

Bolton new boy Mustapha Riga is relieved to be a Bolton player after finally completing his move from Levante.

Bolton frontman Kevin Davies is set to sign a contract extension after Hull saw a club-record bid turned down.

Bolton Wanderers have proposed a swap deal with West Brom as they look to end the Abdoulaye Meite transfer saga.

Racing Genk say they have yet to receive any offers for reported Bolton target Elyaniv Barda.

Hull City are reported to be lining up a club-record £2million swoop for Wanderers striker Kevin Davies.