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September 26, 2008

Mastro race heating up

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Transplanted Brit reporter Nick Thomas has sweetened the long-running Pablo Mastroeni-to-Europe serial by uncovering a pair of Spanish suitors in Málaga and Real Betis. Of course, the veteran midfield stopper is also wanted in Italy (by both Serie A and Serie B clubs, so they say). Mastro would prefer a move to Italy, but I'm actually much more excited by these La Liga possibilities, especially Click to continue reading...

September 25, 2008

Gunners Would Need Record Fee To Sign French Striker

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Arsene Wenger's plans to sign Lyon striker Karim Benzema look dead in the water after the French club stated they would want a world record £80million to let the player leave. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas claims the 20-year-old's contract with the French champions stated that any would-be suitors would have to stump up the mind-boggling fee [. Click to continue reading...

September 23, 2008

Bernardo Signs 3-Year Deal With Napoli

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US national youth team player Vincenzo Bernardo has just signed a 3-year professional deal with Serie A side Napoli which ties him to the club until 2011. Currently with the Napoli reserve team, the 18 year-old New Jersey native saw his fortunes rise this fall after a strong reserve friendly performance against the first team a few weeks ago. Click to continue reading...

September 1, 2008

Transfer Season: By Midnight We'll Know

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OK folks, now that Michael Bradley has found a new home at Borussia Monchengladbach, we still have 12 hours before we know if Oguchi Onyewu is going to PSG, Espanyol, Lazio, Bologna, or someplace England. The Italian deadline is at 6PM (12 PM EDT) so if its a Serie A move, expect to know earlier in the day. Click to continue reading...

August 20, 2008

Riise: I Had To Make Overseas Move

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Roma defender John Arne Riise has admitted he could not have played for another English club after leaving Liverpool this summer.

The 27-year-old Norway international, who will line up for his country against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday night, made a summer move to Roma after realising his chances at Anfield could be limited during the final year of his contract as manager Rafael Benitez strengthened his squad further. Click to continue reading...

August 18, 2008

Manchester United eager to seal £9m deal

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Sir Alex is apparently very keen on ridding his side of this problematic striker and there are no shortage of potential suitors! Why not join the debate at the COS forum? Roma are interested in Manchester United striker Louis Saha. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is eager to cash in on the injury-plagued . Click to continue reading...

August 15, 2008

Milan In For Alonso?

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Another name has been added to the list of suitors for Xabi Alonso, as AC Milan have now been linked with the Liverpool midfielder.

Alonso's future has been up in the air all summer long, as the Reds' pursuit of Gareth Barry was expected to signal the end of the Spaniard's stay at Anfield. Click to continue reading...

August 13, 2008

Gunners Boss Wenger Dismisses Henry To United Rumours

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Arsène Wenger has dismissed rumours linking former striker and skipper Thierry Henry to Manchester United by revealing the only club he'd join in England is Arsenal. While Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, the £30m asking price has so far put off would-be suitors and, according to the [. Click to continue reading...

Gunners Boss Wenger Dismisses Henry To United Rumours

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Arsène Wenger has dismissed rumours linking former striker and skipper Thierry Henry to Manchester United by revealing the only club he'd join in England is Arsenal. While Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, the £30m asking price has so far put off would-be suitors and, according to the [. Click to continue reading...

August 11, 2008

Canberra A-League Coach?

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Canberra A-League Ambassador Aaron Walker gives the lowdown "Who will be our Canberra A-League Coach." Great stuff, feel free to add your views.

With Canberra's A-League bid rapidly gathering momentum, I thought I'd address the big question of who are the most likely candidates for the coaching position? Click to continue reading...

August 10, 2008

Premier League: Man United linked with Thierry Henry bid

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Man United linked with Thierry Henry bid

Manchester United are to launch a £20 million bid for Thierry Henry, according to reports.

With just over two weeks remaining before the transfer window closes, speculation is rife that United will make one big summer signing before the start of the new season. Click to continue reading...

Finnan Finished At Anfield?

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Steve Finnan's future at Liverpool hangs in the balance following a reported row with manager Rafael Benitez.

News of the World claims that Finnan was omitted from the Reds' pre-season trip to Norway after exchanging less-than-friendly words with Benitez regarding his status at the club.

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August 3, 2008

Wenger Tells Liverpool To Lower £18m Fee For Alonso

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Arsène Wenger wants Xabi Alonso to form a Spanish midfield axis with Cesc Fábregas at Arsenal next season, provided Liverpool dramatically lower their £18m price for the marginalised playmaker.

Arsenal have made an initial approach for the 26-year-old Alonso, who has been told he can leave Anfield for the right price. Click to continue reading...

July 24, 2008

MLS All-Star Yard Sale

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In honor of the big all star game today, Akeem and I decided to compile a list of the all stars, possible suitors and potential values. Check it out the Seattle Offside Click to continue reading...

July 22, 2008

Donovan to the EPL? This Season?!?! Say It Ain’t So, Landon!

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According to Yanks Abroad, Landon Donovan's agent has refused to deny rumors that Landon's looking to go to the EPL, possibly this summer.

Donovan was recently quoted by the English media giant as saying, "The older I get and the more I play, the more I'm yearning for that highest level I can play at.

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July 18, 2008

Arsenal striker not leaving?

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The suitors for Emmanuel Adebayor are disappearing faster than a Bush supporter. Barcelona look about done buying and AC Milan have gone quiet after buying Ronaldinho. What that means, is that suddenly there are no clubs out there that have... Click to continue reading...

July 17, 2008

No Stoke Switch For Carson

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The Premier League new boys had looked favourites to sign the goalkeeper at the beginning of the week, after having had a reported £4m offer accepted by Liverpool, but evidently negotiations with the player did not have the desired results.

"We can announce that we are no longer pursuing Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson," read an official Stoke statement. Click to continue reading...

Barcelona Join Berbatov Hunt

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Barcelona have today made their interest clear in Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian striker has been tangled up in a proposed move to Manchester United for some time now, and Barcelona are putting the pressure on both sides as they throw their hat in the ring. The Spanish side have been chasing Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor all summer, but his high asking price has forced them to look elsewhere. Click to continue reading...

July 15, 2008

It's Official: Arsenal Interested in Gareth Barry

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Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has made it official that Arsenal are interested in captain Gareth Barry. Arsenal join Liverpool in the race for the England international.

Aston Villa have told suitors all summer that they require a bid of £18 million for the wantaway star, and Liverpool are yet to meet that demand. Click to continue reading...

July 14, 2008

Am I the only one tired of Arshavin?

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Now don't get me wrong. I loved watching this guy play at Euros.

His attacking, no-fear style of play was one of the joys of the tournament.

But all this transfer drama is getting ridiculous. Every single potential player in this move is overvaluing the guy: his team, his suitors, himself. Click to continue reading...
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July 9, 2008

Are Arsenal banking on Adebayor cash now?

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It had originally appeared as though Emmanuel Adebayor was firmly not for sale this summer, with Arsenal apparently issuing a 'hands-off' warning to potential suitors by slapping an astronomical price tag on the striker's head. However, The Guardian report that the Gunners have recently written to Milan, informing them that . Click to continue reading...

Heerenveen to Keep Bradley - Yeah Right!

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Yesterday a club spokeman at Heerenveen mentioned that the club may decide to keep the 20-year-old instead of selling him for a reported 8.5 million. Don't fall for it folks - this is just part of the transfer negotiating game. Bradley is in the last year of his contract so this is Heerenveen's only chance to cash in. Click to continue reading...

July 4, 2008

Rafa After Palmeiras Keeper?

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Coveted Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri is almost certain to join a European club this summer, with Liverpool being touted as a possible destination by some sections of the Brazilian press.

The 25-year-old, who has spent his entire career so far with the 'Verdão', is very highly regarded in his homeland, and was close to signing for Inter in 2005 before they opted for Julio Cesar instead.

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July 2, 2008

David Bentley on the Move: Tottenham or Villa?

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After declaring earlier in the summer that he wants to find a new challenge, David Bentley is starting to get a list of potential suitors. The Blackburn and England winger has already attracted at least one bid coming from Aston Villa. Martin O'Neill's side has reportedly had a bid of £15 million threatened by another offer from Tottenham. Click to continue reading...

June 28, 2008

Arsenal To Pull Out Of Crouch Race If Adebayor Stays

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Liverpool have suffered another blow in their attempts to raise transfer funds with the sale of Peter Crouch.
Arsenal had emerged as one of the forward's suitors earlier in the week but the possibility of Emmanuel Adebayor staying at the club has put that interest in jeopardy.
The Togo forward sent out mixed messages yesterday, first declaring he was staying at the Emirates only to later say that he had yet to decide on his future, with AC Milan leading the race for his signature. Click to continue reading...

June 27, 2008

Manchester City chasing £8m Spanish striker: Now this is the kind of quality they need!

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Man City have been hot on the heels of a certain Spanish striker for the last couple of weeks, and after fighting off other potential suitors left and right, the club looks to be in line to finally get their man. The Manchester Evening News is reporting that Man City are in the driver seat [...] Click to continue reading...

June 26, 2008

Benitez Won’t Be Held To Ransom Over Gareth Barry

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Gareth Barry will be kept waiting on his dream move to Anfield with Liverpool set to infuriate Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill further by telling him to "get real" over the valuation of his unsettled captain.

The England international made it clear that he wanted to leave Villa Park at the end of last season in the search for European football with Anfield his preferred destination. Click to continue reading...

June 23, 2008

United set to get busy in transfer market?

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United fans will no doubt be awaiting news of the Reds next move in the transfer market with Fergie's number one objective focusing on the search for a new striker. The Red Devils have been linked with a number of stars who have been involved in Euro 2008 including French star Karim Benzema and Holland's Klaus-Jan Huntelaar, in truth both were disappointing. Click to continue reading...

June 22, 2008

Arsenal set to land £10m playmaker: Could be title winning signing!

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According to this report, Arsene Wenger heads the queue for possibly one of the most sought-after players on the planet right now! Courtesy of inspiring Russia into the semi-finals of Euro 2008, Andrei Arshavin has become one of the most in-demand players in Europe and the good news for his growing number of suitors is that [. Click to continue reading...

June 18, 2008

Barry Under Pressure To Ask For Move As Villa Hold Firm On Price

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Gareth Barry may have to go public with his desire to leave Aston Villa for Liverpool as the stalemate over his valuation threatens his move to Anfield. His suitors are adamant they will not meet Villa's £18m-£20m asking price and the England midfielder may have to test Martin O'Neill's intransigence with a transfer request to secure the move. Click to continue reading...

June 9, 2008

Chelsea in hunt for French midfielder - despite 31 million price tag

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We all know that money is no object to Chelsea, especially when Roman Abramovich continues to financially support the club with his small change. Where the Blues are involved, other clubs know that they can often add a zero to player's price tags and be fairly optimistic that their suitors will stump up the readies [. Click to continue reading...

August 9, 2007

Szetela Staying Put…For Now

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Columbus Crew midfielder and US U20 standout Danny Szetela has declared that he wants to remain in Columbus for the remaining part of the season and not transfer to AS Roma before the summer transfer window closes at the end of the month. Szetela and his agent have made it very clear and consistent that he [...] Click to continue reading...