Transfer Tracker: Hulk, Lucas Ocampos, Daniel Sturridge, Jack Rodwell

Michael Cummings@MikeCummings37X.com LogoWorld Football Lead WriterAugust 12, 2012

Transfer Tracker: Hulk, Lucas Ocampos, Daniel Sturridge, Jack Rodwell

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    With the Olympic football tournament finished, we turn our full attention back to the transfer market.

    But not for long.

    Some European leagues have already begun, and the Premiership is set to kick off next weekend.

    Not surprisingly, transfer news is coming in thick and heavy. Today in the B/R Transfer Tracker, we have updates on Hulk, Lucas Ocampos, Daniel Sturridge, Jack Rodwell and Michael Owen.

    Read on for all the details.

Hulk Ready for a Change?

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    Brazilian midfielder/forward Hulk is ready for a change. So says Hulk.

    Speaking to reporters after Brazil's loss to Mexico in Saturday's Olympic gold-medal match, Hulk said the time could be right for a transfer (ESPNSoccernet).

    "This could be the time for me to move," Hulk said. "I would feel comfortable with moving clubs and the English league is one that appeals to me."

    Chelsea have long been linked with Hulk, 26. More recently, Zenit St. Petersburg emerged as a front-runner for his signature.

Ocampos to Monaco?

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    Argentine wonderkid Lucas Ocampos appears set for a move to the French league.

    Ocampos, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder, is expected to join AS Monaco from River Plate for about €16 million (AFP).

    Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea had been linked with Ocampos (Daily Mail).

    Ocampos has represented Argentina eight times at the U-17 level.

Di Matteo: Sturridge Not Leaving Chelsea

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    England forward Daniel Sturridge is not leaving Chelsea, according to Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo (talkSPORT).

    Sturridge, 22, has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge following Chelsea's summer acquisitions. According to talkSPORT, Tottenham and Liverpool are interested.

    Sturridge has earned two senior caps for England. He also represented Great Britain this summer at the Olympics, scoring two goals.

City Chasing Rodwell?

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    Manchester City still have not made a major signing this summer. Could that change soon?

    According to the Daily Mirror, City are preparing a £20 million bid for England and Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

    Chelsea and Manchester United are also thought to be interested.

    UPDATE: Everton have announced that they have accepted Manchester City's bid for Rodwell. The amount of the bid is undisclosed. Rodwell is set for a medical Sunday.

Owen, Stoke Still Far Apart

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    Michael Owen's potential move to Stoke City remains far off, according to the Daily Telegraph.

    Owen, 32, is searching for a new club after being released by Manchester United at the end of last season.

    According to the Telegraph, Stoke want a one-year deal with an extension possible based on the number of games Owen plays. Owen's representatives reportedly want better terms.

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