Swans all set to sign Lita

Premier League new-boys Swansea City’s bid for Striker Leroy Lita has been accepted by Middlesbrough.

The two clubs have agreed a fee of £1.75million for the former Reading attacker, who will now meet Swans officials to discuss personal terms.

The 26-year-old has just 12 months remaining on his contract at the Riverside Stadium. He's scored 20 goals in almost 80 appearances for Boro.

Boro manager Tony Mowbray said there's a long way to go before the move is finalised.

He said: "Leroy was going to see what was on offer. It's not cut and dried, not at all. We have agreed a fee with Swansea. It doesn't mean much

"I've had a good chat with him. He has a chance to play in the Premier League and good on him. His talent has earned him that chance. If he comes back then I'm sure he will work hard to get in this team."

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Walcott could miss start start of the season

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed forward Theo Walcott has left the club's training camp in Germany to undergo a scan on a recurring ankle problem.

England International sat out training on Monday before the decision was made to send him home and try to fix the problem before Arsenal start their Barclays Premier League season against Newcastle next month.

"Theo went home early and was due to have an MRI," Wenger said.

"It is an ankle injury that comes and goes. We need some more investigation because sometimes he's completely free of it and sometimes it affects him. But we had to send him back because he couldn't practice anymore."

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Chelsea and PSG chasing Argentina ace

Javier Pastore will decide whether to join Chelsea or PSG with both clubs set to agree deals with Palermo, according to reports in Italy.

The club's president Maurizio Zamparini has confirmed negotiations are at an advanced stage and he believes a deal is about to happen.

The Premier League and Ligue 1 side are both understood to be firm to land the 22-year-old Argentina playmaker.

The club's vice president Guglielmo Micciche has confirmed that Chelsea and PSG are in the running, although he does not know where the star will join.

A fee in the region of £35.1million is expected to satisfy Palermo's demands and Micciche says the club are seeking an "important figure" to part with his services.

"Chelsea or PSG? Both London and Paris are two beautiful cities, and both represent a great opportunity for Pastore," he told Calcio Mercato.

"At the moment there are negotiations in progress and it is a situation which is involving the president Zamparini, along with the boy's attorneys.

"We're talking about a major player and therefore important figures. We're looking for the best solution for both parties.

"I'm sure, however, that Pastore will join the team that shows the most desire to secure his signature."

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Bolton sign Reo-Coker on Free Transfer

Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of Nigel Reo-Coker according to Sky Sports understanding.

The former Aston Villa and West Ham United midfielder has agreed a two-year deal at the Reebok Stadium.

Reo-Coker travelled to the North West on Monday before holding talks with manager Owen Coyle and undergoing a medical.

Bolton have now agreed terms with the 27-year-old and will join on a free transfer after leaving Villa at the end of last season.

Reo-Coker could make his debut for The Trotters on Wednesday evening in their friendly against Bury.

Reo-Coker is Bolton's second signing of the summer transfer window, following Darren Pratley's arrival from Swansea City.

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Cazorla completes Malaga move

Malaga have signed of Spain international Santi Cazorla for an undisclosed fee from Villarreal.

The Andalusian outfit agreed a deal with the Yellow Submarine on Tuesday and now the 26-year-old has passed his medical and signed a five-year contract.

The midfielder will be presented by his new club on August 1. Carzorla now has a €45million (£39.5m) buy-out clause in his new long-term contract.

No fee has been announced but reports in Spain suggest Malaga will pay around club record €20m (£17.5m) to Villarreal.

Cazorla became the 10th new arrival at La Rosaleda this summer, following the likes of Van Nistelrooy, Joaquin and Jeremy Toulalan. He will join his new team-mates on their current tour to Holland.

The Spaniard has 34 international caps and was part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2008. He missed out on World Cup glory two years due to injuries.

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