Football Transfer Rumours - Mar-15-2009

Celtic could move for Sporting Lisbon striker Liedson - the Brazilian will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Striker Dave Kitson's loan switch from Stoke to Reading will turn into a permanent move if the Royals win promotion

Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil hopes to finally get his £4m-move back to Portsmouth in the summer. O'Neil and winger Stewart Downing have both been told they can leave once Boro's Premier League fate is decided.

Sunderland are ready to swoop for Millwall's £1.5m-rated defender Zak Whitbread.

Manchester City are emerging as favourites to sign Leeds starlet Fabian Delph. It is thought City manager Mark Hughes is ready to pay the £6m fee being demanded by Elland Road chiefs.

Liverpool midfielders Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso have been targeted by Real Madrid in a £100m swoop. Gerrard's two-goal display against Madrid in midweek has led the nine-time European Cup winners ready to value the Englishman at £80m.