Daily Transfer News - 24th May 2007

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Brazilian Julio Baptista will return Real Madrid after Arsenal ruled out bringing him to the Emirates on a permanent deal - something to cheer about if you are a fantasy player or Arsenal fan. Over at Portsmouth Harry Redknapp has launched a spending spree. I personally think he should save up and get some plastic surgery.

ETO'O STILL DREAMS OF HENRY CAPTURE Samuel Eto'o hopes Arsenal forward Thierry Henry will sign for Barcelona this summer.

MUNTARI POISED FOR POMPEY DEAL Udinese have confirmed Sulley Muntari has travelled to England to complete a move to Portsmouth.

BAPTISTA HEADING BACK TO REAL Julio Baptista is set to return to Spain following his season with Arsenal.

REDKNAPP LAUNCHES SPENDING SPREE Harry Redknapp insists Sylvain Distin is the first arrival of many at Portsmouth this summer.

RUTHLESS RAFA STARTS PURGE Rafa Benitez is ready to start his summer clearout after Liverpool's Champions League defeat.

SOUTHGATE CONTEMPLATES SUMMER SALES Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate may consider selling in order to land his summer transfer targets.

TAYLOR PONDERS TEDDY MOVE Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor has revealed he is considering a move for veteran striker Teddy Sheringham.

GARCIA TALKS ON HOLD Colchester have put Richard Garcia's contract talks on hold after he flew to Australia to be with his ill father.

BERLUSCONI EYES RONALDINHO MOVE After Champions League glory, AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi wants to sign Ronaldinho.

JACKSON JOINS HORNETS Matt Jackson has joined Watford on a two-year deal after rejecting the chance to stay at Wigan.

SOUTHGATE - YAK NOT FOR SALE Gareth Southgate has dismissed suggestions Yakubu is unsettled at Middlesbrough.

Daily Update

So, Sylvain Distin has finally had enough of Premiership strugglers Man City and is hoping to ply his trade at Portsmouth next season. The Frenchman was a huge part of the Manchester outfit and will be hugely missed at Eastland’s. But what is Man City’s loss can now be Portsmouth’s gain. The South coast team are lining up a formidable defence for the start of next year with Distin moving to be alongside former England and Arsenal man Sol Campbell. Distin statistically is one of the best central defenders in the Premiership and, in my opinion, is the best defender in the air in the English top flight. His clearance and aerial prowess is almost unrivalled and he has coped well against the likes of Peter Crouch and Didier Drogba this season. He will certainly be an excellent addition to Portsmouth and will definitely be one to keep an eye out for at the start of next season.