Transfer Rumors (18 July 08): Eto’o to Uzbekistan (not a joke!), Tottenham to offload four,...

You can’t always believe everything you read, but sometimes, it’s not as crazy as it seems. That’s what kicks off today’s roundup, which includes news from Toulouse, to well, you’ll find out in a second. Spain Uzbekistani club Kuruvchi recently posted a story on their site about Samuel Eto’o coming to play for them. Believe it or not, there’s actually some truth to it. While Eto’o hasn’t signed on with the club, who are tops in the Uzbek Premier League and will play Iranian side Saipa F.C. in the quarters of the Asian Champions League in September, he is considering their offer, along with several others. Rumor Rating: 3 - Now talk about a transfer coup. When healthy, Eto’o is a top-class striker, and he could play for just about any club that he wants, including one in Uzbekistan, apparently. England Portsmouth have rejected... [read full story]