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August 29, 2008

Hamburg land Thiago Neves

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Brazil midfielder Thiago Neves is to sign for Hamburg this Saturday ... Click to continue reading...

Spurs Consider Move For Sporting Midfielder

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Tottenham are on the trail of highly-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, according to reports. The north Londoners have been criticised for lacking a steely edge in midfield after slumping to back-to-back Premier League defeats. Now reports have emerged that the club is considering a move for tough-tackling Veloso before the transfer window closes on Monday. Click to continue reading...

United rocked by injury to midfielder

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Manchester United have today been rocked by the news that midfielder Owen Hargreaves has aggravated a previous knee injury. The England international hasn't appeared this season for the Premier League Champions due to the injury and it would appear now he is set for a lengthier spell on the sidelines. Click to continue reading...

‘I’m ready to tough it out against Liverpool’ claims Aston Villa midfielder: Will he inspire his team to victory?

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It would be interesting to read Gareth Barry's autobiography of 2008. The England midfielder had a strong finish to the season with Aston Villa, handed in a transfer request, got caught up in a massive tug-of-war between the Midlands club and Liverpool, got dropped from the first team, played in ... Click to continue reading...

Spurs prepare £15 million bid for Gunners target

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Tottenham are eyeing up a possible £15 million move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. The Portuguese international has been linked with a move to the Premier League all summer, with Arsenal and Manchester United also believed to be interested. (The Guardian)

Veloso, 22, has been in the Sporting first team for the past two years after progressing through the club's highly aclaimed youth system, the same youth academy which Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo progressed from. Click to continue reading...

Everton sign Saha

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Everton have signed Louis Saha! That means we have a right back, and midfielder and a striker which was basically what we needed out of the summer.

Given his recent fitness record I'd have preferred a loan with an option but I suppose Utd were playing hardball.

Onwards and upwards I suppose. Click to continue reading...

August 28, 2008

Gunners close on £12 million midfielder

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Arsenal are closing on the signing of Feyenood midfielder Jonathan de Guzman after weeks of speculation about the player's future. The Dutch international has also been linked with a move to fellow Premier League side Everton in recent weeks but it would appear now Arsene Wenger has the upper hand over David Moyes. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool prepare £10 million bid for United midfielder

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Liverpool are preparing a £10 million bid for Newcastle United midfielder James Milner. It was confirmed yesterday that the England under-21 international has handed in a transfer request at St James' Park after spending three years at the club. (Guardian)

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with Milner all summer as he looks to sign a new left-sided midfielder. Click to continue reading...

Reports - AS Saint-Étienne Matuidi Close To Gunners Move

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Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Saint Etienne's deep-lying playmaker Blaise Matuidi according to Sky Sports News. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been linked with a number of midfielder's this summer since declaring that he was looking to bring one quality player in midfield to the Emirates Stadium earlier this summer. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal to sign £12m youngster: GOOD move?

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According to this source, it appears that Wenger is about to land a Dutch/Canadian youngster. Why not join the debate at the COS forum? Arsenal are poised to land Feyenoord's Jonathan De Guzman for £12million. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has made his move for the tough-tackling midfielder, 20, who is known as the . Click to continue reading...

QPR Not Rushing To Make Ledesma Signing Permanent

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Lets just hope there are no 'escape' clauses in the contract!

BBC - QPR in no rush over Ledesma deal
QPR sporting director Gianni Paladini insists the club do not need to rush Emmanuel Ledesma's permanent signing.
Rangers have an option to buy Ledesma for around £2. Click to continue reading...

Is De Guzman the Answer?

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  There are many reports today linking Arsenal with Feyernoord' young Dutch midfielder Jonathan De Guzman. The amazing facts are that De Guzman is only 20 years old and he will cost £12M.  Is this really the midfield player Wenger promised? De Guzman was due to join Everton, but nothing can go right for the Toffees at [. Click to continue reading...

Bradley Dreams of England Move

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Heerenveen and US international midfielder Michael Bradley has spoken out about his desire to one day play in the English Premier League, with Middlesbrough looking ready to pounce. Click to continue reading...

Transfer Rumors (28 August 08): Arsenal after £12m de Guzman, City to get SWP for £8.5m, Newcastle to reluctantly grant Milner £10m Villa move, and more

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We're rapidly moving towards the end of the summer transfer window, and the mad dash to get deals done continues. Still waiting for news on a couple of big names, but there's plenty to report as is, so let's get to it, shall we? England The Sun says that Arsenal are interested in Feyenoord midfielder Jonathan [. Click to continue reading...

Gareth Barry Deal Finally Over For Liverpool

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GARETH BARRY'S agent has stated the England midfielder will stay with Aston Villa rather than make a late move before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool have been eager to sign Barry this summer but have been unwilling to match Villa's £18million valuation of the 27-year-old.

Agent Alex Black said: "After much speculation I can confirm that Gareth Barry will not leave Aston Villa before the transfer window closes. Click to continue reading...

EVER BENEGAS LOANED TO ATLETICO DE MADRID

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According to "Marca" & "Mundo Deportivo", VALENCIA CF Argentine International midfielder & recent Olympic Gold Medal winner, EVER BENEGAS ( pictured below) flew yesterday to Madrid for... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

August 27, 2008

SWP Nearing Manchester Return

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National reports are today suggesting Mark Hughes has offered a life-line to out of favor England midfielder Shaun Wright Phillips, as the manager looks to make more additions. Shaun Wright Phillips has always been held in high regard by the Manchester faithful, following a string of wonderful performances having graduated from the Manchester City academy. Click to continue reading...

Man United midfielder being picked on by team-mates

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Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been the centre of attention at the club's Carrington training ground due to his hair-cut. The Brazilian international was unable to find a braider during his time in Beijing at the Olympics, thus leaving his hair looking like it is.

His United team-mates have apparently been giving the 20-year old dog's abuse in recent days. Click to continue reading...

Edu Could See Action This Weekend + Champions League News

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Former Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu will likely be in the squad for Rangers on Sunday when the club faces rival Celtic in Glasgow.  If Edu arrives in the city on time, manager Walter Smith sees no reason why the US international would not factor into the Old Firm match.  Rangers spent £2.6m on Edu [. Click to continue reading...

United star hands in transfer request

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Newcastle United midfielder James Milner has this afternoon handed in a transfer request at the club after reported interest from Aston Villa. The former Leeds United star is said to be keen on a move to Villa Park after spending a season on loan at the club two years ago.

Milner, 22, was also linked with Liverpool earlier this summer but it would appear now that Martin O'Neill is in pole position to sign the England under-21 international. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool close on £8 million Spaniard

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Liverpool are closing in on Espanyol midfielder Albert Riera after the La Liga outfit dropper their asking price. The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Anfield all summer after Rafa Benitez made his interest in the player public in June. (The Times)

The former Manchester City man has also been linked with Liverpool's arch rivals Everton this summer but for whatever reason, David Moyes hasn't made his interest known. Click to continue reading...

August 26, 2008

Destination of Thiago Neves and Hernanes to be decided this week

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With Barcelona apparently now out of the picture, São Paulo and Brazil midfielder, Hernanes, is being checked out by Atletico Madrid ... Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Agree Albert Riera Fee

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Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reported to have agreed a fee for Espanyol winger Albert Riera.

The Liverpool Echo understands that Liverpool have beaten rivals Everton in their attempt to land the player and agreed to the Spanish club's £12 million fee.

Espanyol were reluctant to allow the former Manchester City winger to leave the club, but after spending some considerable time yesterday in negotiations, Riera's wish to join Anfield now appears within reach. Click to continue reading...

Rocha Suspended?

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One thing was very clear today, FCD's right midfielder and leading assist man André Rocha was missing form training. What remains abundantly unclear is why he was missing. It appears that on some level Rocha may have been suspended. Sorta. FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman had the explanation, er. Click to continue reading...

Great news for Arsenal fans: Midfielder set to return for midweek clash

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There's little doubt that the Gunners have been missing a certain Spanish midfielder this season. This was especially in evidence on Saturday evening, where Arsenal laboured to a 1-0 defeat at Craven Cottage, with manager Arsene Wenger critical of their inaccuracy when it came to passing the football. Click to continue reading...
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