THE INSIDER: Blackburn eye Raul but Spain legend looks set to join MLS as Wigan set sights on South Africa star Siphiwe Tshabalala

By Simon Jones - The Insider for the Daily Mail

Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the major transfer moves this summer.

His column, published every weekday, offers an insight into the deals which will be done and those that won't - and why.

A 5/5-rating means The Insider reckons it's a done deal; 0/5 means The Insider has his mortgage on it not happening.

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Raul

Real Madrid to Blackburn - The Insider says: 2/5

Real deal: Madrid legend Raul (right)

Jose Mourinho is expected to do what other previous coaches have failed and tell Raul that it is time for him to move on from the Santiago Bernabeu.



The 33-year-old will not be short of offers as his ability to nab a goal has not left him even if his speed of foot has.



Yet he will not come cheap and will be wary of taking too big a step down.



Blackburn made their move for him over a month ago - using his friend Michel Salgado as a point of contact - but believed they had more chance of luring his teammate Guti.



Both will be extremely difficult though as the club struggles to find suitable funding for transfers and remains unsure when a proposed takeover could be completed.



There are offers in Italy, Germany and America's MLS with the latter being favourite at the moment.

Siphiwe Tshabalala

Kaizer Chiefs to Wigan - The Insider says: 1/5

One of the few shining lights to emerge from South Africa's disappointing World Cup campaign, Tshabalala caught the eye of a few scouts and has had football luminaries such as Kevin Keegan singing his praises.



He is 25, has more than 50 caps and is a free agent.



Shop window: Tshabalala has plenty of admirers after his World Cup displays

Wigan are in the market to find a few gems, notably in wide positions, and have taken note of Tshabalala.



They have Mauro Boselli signed up to play up front but are wary of ongoing interest in Hugo Rodallega and Charles N'Zogbia.



Birmingham will also show interest in the South African as they have in his team-mate Katelgo Mphela.

Deniz Yilmaz

Bayern Munich to Blackpool - The Insider says: 2/5

Seasiders swoop: Yilmaz is on Blackpool's radar

Not the most likely destination for a player leaving Bayern Munich but Yilmaz is keen to play in the Premier League and, despite their financial restrictions, Blackpool have become attractive to players because of their new status.



They will struggle to bring in players and the lower leagues or foreign market will be easier for them to find a bargain or two.



Yilmaz is highly rated despite not being a first team regular at Bayern and other clubs are keen, but Blackpool could give him a stepping stone to a bigger stage.



His wages are not expensive and neither is his transfer fee which is still negotiable.



Rafik Halliche

Benfica to West Ham - The Insider says: 1/5

The Algeria centre half shot to prominence in the qualifiers for the World Cup when he was hit by stones prior to the decider with Egypt.



He has since gone on to prove he is a competent defender at international level with good, solid displays in the World Cup against Slovenia, USA and England.



Hammer time: Halliche (right) as been linked with a move to Upton Park

He has attracted interest in Germany from Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt but is keen to move to England.



West Ham have been mentioned but have yet to show strong interest in the 23-year-old and he remains open to offers.

Benfica loaned him to Nacional Madeira to gain experience last year and are willing to let him go for around £1m.



It could prove a bargain if he develops like international team-mate Madjid Bougherra.



