A League Rumors

1. Ryan Griffiths is set to reunite with his two brothers Joel and Adam at the Newcastle Jets with the jets agreeing to a transfer deal with former club Rapid Bucharest. The jets were able to offer Griffiths a better deal after the loss of several key players. The jets are also lunching a recruiting operation in europe and south america and could sign as many as 4 players for Version 4

2. Brendan Santalab could be heading to Leeds United on loan. Leeds are in need of a striker with pace and his move could be made permenant if he does well.

3. Word in Germany and Spain is that Josh Kennedy's good form recently has Real Madrid circuling, the club is believed to be interested in Kennedy's aerial presence and unique playing style

4. After recent big money signings and weeks of speculation Sydney FC have said thanks but no thanks to veteran defender Tony Popovic,Popovic's departure gives FC a lot more room to move under the salary cap.

5. Adelaide United are within Days of Anouncing that out of favour dutchman Bobby Petta will have his import spot filled by Anderson Marques of Brazil, He is a tall, quick 25 year old central/right defender.The contract is one year with second year option if 60% of games played.

6. Rumour circulating the lips of many Crystal Palace fans is that Terry McFlynn may be heading back to England at the end of the 2008/2009 A-League season to join Coca-Cola championship side Crystal Palace. McFlynn’s contract to Sydney FC ends at the end of this coming season, and Sydney aren’t all that interested in re-signing him. He may have been influenced by former Australian defender and current Sydney FC captain Tony Popovic who used to play for the Eagles.

7. The Jets are set to bring back midfielder Adrian Madaschi to the HAL after a stint in Italy in the lower divisions.

8. The news out of the UK is that Harry Kewell will sign for Celtic at the end of this season. Harry is believed to be happy with the Scottish lifestyle and the fact that Scotland is an English speaking country is a big factor for Kewell's decision. He has had interest from Spain and Italy but it looks as though he will join Scott McDonald at Celtic Park.