Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Transfers

Is It Money Well Spent?

2008-11-19T17:03:45+00:00

Watching yesterday's game against Bordeaux, I was struck by two things. First, Juninho is in danger of growing a mullet. And second, money doesn't buy everything. Because even though Lyon walked away with the three points, anyone watching the game would admit that Bordeaux dominated the match both in terms of tactics and in possession, and had they possessed a better honed killer instinct, things would have turned out a lot differently.

Adebayor set to join Real Madrid for £25m

2008-11-18T16:40:37+00:00

Our season can be so much compared to that of Spanish giants Real Madrid, who are struggling to put their act together in the Spanish Liga. A reason for that, is the injury of Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy who will be sidelined for a long time. Today, rumours talk about a possible £25million bid made [.

Fabianski to stay put

2008-11-15T14:20:54+00:00

It comes to no surprise that clubs are asking questions about a possible move for Lukasz Fabiansky. He has been superb last Tuesday and rock solid in the minutes he played against Manchester United. However, the goalkeeper's agent, Martin Wiesner, told Sky Sports the Polish International is not going anywhere: Sometimes other clubs ask about [.

Blending Sincerity with Mind Games

2008-11-14T17:49:56+00:00

Oh Jean-mimi. How you love to find new ways to make people hate you (outside of Lyon, that is).

This morning, in a rather long interview in which Jean-Michel Aulas touched upon various subjects such as Laurent Blanc, the title race, and Hatem Ben Arfa, he also spoke about his regrets at being unable to sign Yoann Gourcuff two years ago from Rennes.

VIDEO: Landon Training With Bayern

2008-11-13T17:11:51+00:00

Kudos to Matt over at watchsocceronline.blogspot.com for these gems. Two videos have emerged from the Bayern Training Grounds over the past two days, and they give us a little peak at Landon in action. The first video is HERE In the first vid, they're mostly playing some small sided games (6v6 or whatever), if you don't want [.

INCOMING: Juan Angel Seguro to MLS?

2008-11-13T16:11:00+00:00

Going through the mail bag today we found a little nugget that our friends at MLS en Espanol uncovered about a young Mexican midfielder playing in Spain who is thinking about coming to MLS:

Juan Angel Seguro is the name of a young mexican midfielder who plays for Real Union in the Spanish second division.

Poldi-Fond für den Transfer-Coup

2008-11-13T15:52:50+00:00

Die Tage des Lukas Podolski beim FC Bayern sind gezählt. Nach jahrelanger „Leidenszeit" im bayrischen Exil darf der Kölsche Jung in der Winterpause wechseln zumindest dann, wenn sich ein Verein findet, der eine Ablösesumme von mindestens zehn Millionen Euro leisten kann. Für die großen Vereine wäre das sicherlich kein großes Problem.

Man Utd Want the Best

2008-11-12T22:27:00+00:00

The Telegraph is writing that Man Utd are in the hunt for the best playmaking midfielder in the world. If I were Man City, I would not let this happen.

If Soccer Bloggers Ruled the World

2008-11-12T20:00:35+00:00

We at The Offside love being football/futbol/soccer bloggers. We really do. But we have noticed that there are some things in life that make our jobs harder. If we ruled the world (and we genuinely believe that we should), here are a few things we'd change: If Soccer Bloggers Ruled the World All player [.

Landon Chillin’ In Munich

2008-11-11T17:26:41+00:00

Word on the Interstreet is that LD has jetted over to Munich and is training with Bayern so Klinssman and Co can get a better look. Germany's kicker writes: If Jürgen Klinsmann at this Tuesday clock by 15 players of FC Bayern training welcomed, he will welcome a guest: It is Landon Donovan (26). The offensive [.

Donovan Training With Bayern Munich

2008-11-11T17:09:00+00:00

Today at Bayern Munich's 3 PM practice, a new face showed up alongside coach Juergen Klinsmann, a face familiar to many American fans. Yep, that's right, the LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan is in Munich to train with Bayern for a weeek or two to "stay fit." Hmmm.
Could Donovan, who last left Bayer Leverkusen in 2005 after playing in seven league and two Champion's League matches, be looking for for a ticket back to European soccer?

Donovan is training with Bayern Munich

2008-11-11T15:56:11+00:00

We've heard rumors throughout the second half of the season that Landon Donovan would be targeting Germany as his home after the current MLS season. Tuesday Donovan has started a 10 day training trial with the German club Bayern Munich.

Donovan played in Germany previously but failed to make an impact with Bayer Leverkusen between 2001 and 2005.

Transfer Rumours: Vincenzo Iaquinta and Daniele De Rossi for Arsenal in January

2008-11-10T11:10:42+00:00

According to mirror.co.uk, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger wants to bring two experienced Italians in the January transfer window. I know both players from the Italian Serie A and I would have mixed feelings if these two really join as De Rossi would fit nicely in the squad, but Iaquinta is just another Adebayor and would [.

REAL MADRID SIGN THE "NEW" CRISTIANO RONALDO

2008-11-10T09:07:00+00:00

According to the "Marca" sports paper scoop, REAL MADRID has beaten off Chelsea FC to sign ALIPIO DUARTE, hailed as the "new" Cristiano Ronaldo. The 16 year old forward of Brazilian... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports

Villa eyeing £6million striker

2008-11-01T09:14:00+00:00

Aston Villa are proving themselves to be the most worthy contenders to break into the hallowed top 4 of the Premier League and they might look to give that quest a boost by going after Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy. The...

A few things...

2008-10-31T04:09:00+00:00

I was going to do this in the A.M., but couldn't sleep, so here ya go... #1 - With the MLS postseason now underway, people in cities with clubs not invited to the dance are busy trying to figure out what went right, what all went so wrong and what to do for next season. Without further adieu, let's see what they are saying.

If It's Broke, Don't Bother Fixing It?

2008-10-30T13:46:00+00:00

Via Goff: The search for new players is underway. An agent with Central American connections stopped by the ballpark this evening. No names to share, but rest assured, DCU will scan dozens of portfolios the next few months.Because adding a boatload of foreign "talent" worked so well for us this year, right?

An Insight Into the Way Liverpool Buy Players

2008-10-28T12:57:00+00:00

A lot has been said about Liverpool's scouting network of late. Or, rather, a lot has been hinted in various internet forums about the quality (or lack thereof) of some of Liverpool's scouts. Looking through an Italian newspaper I came across this interview with Mauro Pederzoli, one of Liverpool's leading continental scouts and, whilst it is a bit dated (from the 15th of May 2007 to be precise) I still thought that it gives quite a bit of insight on how Liverpool's scouting is carried out under Benitez.

Landon Donovan Is Ready

2008-10-27T19:39:50+00:00

As the MLS season closes, Landon Donovan is wasting no time clarifying his desire to try his hand at European soccer. ESPN has a piece today about Landon's potential future abroad, and here's the important stuff: "Competitively I have that itch and I want to go and I will make that very clear to people.

Wenger Hints at January Purchases

2008-10-25T18:54:29+00:00

At the AGM Wenger hinted that he is prepared to buy in January - hooray, however as always with Wenger we must read between the lines. He also said that he will assess the situation in January when the window opens, well this is too late, the situation has not changed since Wenger told us after [..

Champions League - Aftermath

2008-10-22T14:50:32+00:00

After a successful night in Europe, we must re-group and examine where we are and what we need to do in the forthcoming months. Clearly, we need to stay in touch with the leaders, no more than four to five points behind the league leaders by the time the transfer window opens. The transfer window [..

Transfer rumours: Adebayor for Juventus and Toure to join in January

2008-10-21T14:13:45+00:00

Some articles out there are hilarious. A friend of mine just told me if it's true that Adebayor is leaving us to join his favourite team Juventus. I kindly asked where did he read that and provided me with a link. Now make no mistake, I would have sold Emmanuel last summer if I was [...]

Rafa: I said no to Aguero

2008-10-20T20:57:09+00:00

Rafael Benitez has revealed how he turned down the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero two years ago.

Rafa: I said no to Aguero

2008-10-20T20:57:09+00:00

Rafael Benitez has revealed how he turned down the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero two years ago.

Simao reveals why he didn't join Liverpool

2008-10-20T20:47:18+00:00

Simao Sabrosa has told Guillem Balague why he didn't join Liverpool a few seasons ago despite being seemingly on the edge of a move.

Arsenal target in contract extension

2008-10-17T16:26:38+00:00

When many were talking about Sebastian Giovinco being a possible Arsenal target about one month or so ago, I warned to take the news with a pinch of salt, of course. And, it now comes to no surprise that he has signed a two-year contract extension at Juventus which will keep him with the Turin club [.

Arsenal target in contract extension

2008-10-17T16:26:38+00:00

Why would Rafa go for Bentley when there's no way he will drop Kuyt?

2008-10-14T07:31:14+00:00

Dirk Kuyt gets praise from Rafa on a regular basis, so its highly unlikely that the latest rumours of Liverpool going for David Bentley will actually happen as there's no way Kuyt will get dropped.

Why would Rafa go for Bentley when there's no way he will drop Kuyt?

2008-10-14T07:31:14+00:00

Dirk Kuyt gets praise from Rafa on a regular basis, so its highly unlikely that the latest rumours of Liverpool going for David Bentley will actually happen as there's no way Kuyt will get dropped.

Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Transfers

Is It Money Well Spent?

More Video of Landon

Adebayor set to join Real Madrid for £25m

Fabianski to stay put

Blending Sincerity with Mind Games

VIDEO: Landon Training With Bayern

INCOMING: Juan Angel Seguro to MLS?

Poldi-Fond für den Transfer-Coup

Man Utd Want the Best

If Soccer Bloggers Ruled the World

Landon Chillin’ In Munich

Donovan Training With Bayern Munich

Donovan is training with Bayern Munich

Transfer Rumours: Vincenzo Iaquinta and Daniele De Rossi for Arsenal in January

REAL MADRID SIGN THE "NEW" CRISTIANO RONALDO

Villa eyeing £6million striker

A few things...

If It's Broke, Don't Bother Fixing It?

An Insight Into the Way Liverpool Buy Players

Landon Donovan Is Ready

Wenger Hints at January Purchases

Champions League - Aftermath

Transfer rumours: Adebayor for Juventus and Toure to join in January

Rafa: I said no to Aguero

Rafa: I said no to Aguero

Simao reveals why he didn't join Liverpool

Arsenal target in contract extension

Arsenal target in contract extension

Why would Rafa go for Bentley when there's no way he will drop Kuyt?

Why would Rafa go for Bentley when there's no way he will drop Kuyt?