Transfer Speculation

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September 19, 2008

Kuyt to leave Liverpool?

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Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt, these days of course featuring as a right-sided midfielder, has come under transfer speculation after admitting that he is a huge fan of the former Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol. Jol was sacked by Spurs earlier last season and is currently coaching the German Bundesliga giants SV . Click to continue reading...

August 31, 2008

Goodbye Zidane, Hello Pires

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The transfer of Aliaksandr Hleb discussed earlier this summer eventually became inevitable. Arsenal, after all, have a reputation as a selling club and had just finished another season trophyless. The planned £20 million switch to Inter that had previously opened the door for Hleb's exit served to ease his path to Barcelona. Click to continue reading...

August 30, 2008

Barry's Liverpool Showdown

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Aston Villa face Liverpool this weekend in the third round of the Premier League. Gareth Barry will likely line-up against the team that flirted with him all summer. Barry remains a committed Villan.

In one of the most protracted pieces of transfer speculation of the summer, England international and Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry had alerted Liverpool to his growth in stature. Click to continue reading...

August 22, 2008

Marvell Wynne to Europe?

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There seems to be a late flurry of transfer speculation for an American Olympian by the name of Marvell Wynne.  Marvell Wynne, who plays his club soccer for TFC had a strong showing at the Olympics and clearly, many European scouts were impressed. Wynne's agent, Lyle Yorks had the following to say: "Marvell has had interest from [. Click to continue reading...

August 15, 2008

Berbatov to Man United

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Berbatov to Man United in 48 hours reports

Latest reports doing the rounds, is that Dimitar Berbatov is to move to Manchester United for 28m within 48 hours. If so its' a scary thought - Ronaldo staying and Berbatov added into the mix. Makes John Terry's recent words about Manchester United not finding another level, look more like a hope than a shrewd prediction. Click to continue reading...

August 13, 2008

CL Preview: Standard Liège - Liverpool

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Once again an important Liverpool game is in danger of being overshadowed by an off-field saga. This unfortunately is becoming an all too frequent trend for the Merseyside giants. The latest episode is another apparent conflict between owners and manager, this time over the funding of the proposed Gareth Barry move. Click to continue reading...

Rafa Coy On Transfer Talk

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is refusing to be drawn on the continuing transfer speculation surrounding the Anfield club as he prepares for tonight's Champions League qualifying match against Standard Liege.

Speaking ahead of Liverpool's first leg game, Benitez would not be drawn on the proposed Gareth Barry deal which hit the headlines again this weekend, after Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry declared Villa's price tag to be too high. Click to continue reading...

August 11, 2008

Are Manchester City About To Go Into Meltdown?

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When the Vedran Corluka story broke on Thursday, it seemed nothing more than  transfer speculation hitting the news wires, stoked by the usual rumour mongers and agents, desperately trying to earn a bit of corn for themselves, pushing a transfer through. Manchester City denied it, Tottenham didn't mention it and Mark Hughes came out and said that [. Click to continue reading...

August 8, 2008

Gareth Barry saga nears critical juncture as G&H ponder £18m transfer fee

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So, it looks like were going to finally get an answer to the one question many Liverpool supporters have been waiting on for over a month now: Are we going to get Gareth Barry?

Whilst I'd love to tell you that this deal was close to being finalised, the reality of this whole ordeal is that we're no closer to making Barry an Anfield star now than when we started this whole transfer mess with Aston Villa.

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August 6, 2008

Football Rumours

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Football Rumours: Aston Villa after Arsenal's Hoyte & Chelsea's Paulo Ferreira

Football rumours continue to abound in the transfer window silly season. Latest ones are that Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reported to be after Justin Hoyte & Chelsea's Paulo Ferreira. Given that Ferreira cost Chelsea 17. Click to continue reading...

July 31, 2008

Gareth Barry to Liverpool

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Reports coming in of a deal done for Gareth Barry to move to Liverpool

At long, long, last it appears the Gareth Barry move to Liverpool has happened. Reports are surfacing of Villa recieving 17.5 million plus Steve Finnan for Barry.

Rafael Benitez and all Liverpool fans will be pleased the longest running transfer saga of the summer will now be over. Click to continue reading...

July 30, 2008

TOP £12m target warms to idea of an Arsenal move: Always looked like a Gunner!

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One Wenger target makes noises that will encourage the Gunners boss greatly! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar has stated that he is not paying any attention to the transfer speculation at the moment, although Premiership powerhouse Arsenal are said to be keeping an eye on . Click to continue reading...

July 28, 2008

"20 Teams in 10 Days" Premiership Preview

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As hinted to in earlier posts, it's almost time for my second annual Premiership preview.

Beginning this Friday, August 1, I'll be covering two teams a day for 10 days, starting with the club I believe will finish dead last this year and working my way up in order to the eventual league champion. Click to continue reading...

Anfield to Add Luck of the Irish

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Robbie Keane will be undergoing his medical in Liverpool today and is set to sign a five-year contract worth £80,000 per week. On behalf of all Yanks who don't know beans about football, I'd like to offer a big Flavor Flav, "YEAHHHHHHHHHHH BOYEEEEEEEEE!"

This is the signing I've been most excited about when I first heard the rumor that Keane wanted to leave Spurs for his boyhood heroes, Liverpool.

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July 27, 2008

United set to switch targets after Levy's 'brinksmanship' backfires?

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According to the latest transfer speculation United could be about to drop their reported interest in Dimitar Berbatov due to his club Spurs slapping a £38m price tag on the player's head.

The Bulgarian has been at the centre of a public spat between Ferguson and Daniel Levy the Spurs chairman who has verbally attacked the United manager following some quotes in the press about the Reds' reported interest in acquiring the striker. Click to continue reading...

July 24, 2008

Pennant to Blackburn

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Jermaine Pennant is wanted by Blackburn & Paul Ince

Paul Ince is set to target the Anfield winger Jermaine Pennant as a replacement for the about to depart David Bentley, who is on the verge of joining Tottenham.

Blackburn officials have sounded out their Premier League rivals with a view to making a £6million offer for Pennant, although reports are saying Liverpool want a similar fee to the £6. Click to continue reading...

July 23, 2008

The FIVE BEST signings of the summer: Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Bolton get it right!

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As the summer of fun heats up with transfers and transfer speculation coming from all angles, this is a good time to discuss the transfers. Luka Modric (Tottenham) A much-targeted player finally put pen to paper on a deal to take him to Tottenham. He then promptly went to the Euro 2008 ... Click to continue reading...

July 22, 2008

Football News: Robbie Keane to Liverpool the Priority

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Football News: Benitez now making Robbie Keane to Liverpool his main game

Rafa Benitez is, almost unbelievably, after the yet to be resolved Gareth Barry saga, making Robbie Keane's move to Liverpool his top transfer priority.

Given Liverpool's limited funds, the wealth of midfield options he has, he is now concentrating on bringing Irish striker Keane to Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool look to snatch up £7 million United midfielder !

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Liverpool are supposedly ready to reignite their interest in Newcastle midfielder James Milner according to reports in The Times.

The England U 21 international has impressed up at St James over the past few seasons and although overage now he alson managed to cement his place in the England U 21 side. Click to continue reading...

July 21, 2008

£12 million Liverpool target wants to join them!

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Espanyol winger Albert Riera has said it would be madness to turn down a move to Liverpool this Summer if he was given the chance.
The 26 year old has been the subject of much transfer speculation this Summer as he has been linked with fellow Spaniard Rafa Benitez' Liverpool side. Riera spent a while on loan in England with Man City but failed to make a permanent move to the Eastlands. Click to continue reading...

Football News: Keane to Liverpool delay

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Football News: Robbie Keane's move to Liverpool maybe delayed as Levy postures

Latest football news has it that Robbie Keanes move to Liverpool maybe delayed as an 'outraged' Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, has complained to the FA about Liverpool and Manchester United's conduct in their pursuit of Robbie Keane and Berbatov. Click to continue reading...

July 19, 2008

Barnet 1-2 Arsenal + Wenger reaction+Rosicky to miss start+ Denilson+Clichy on Persie

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Finally some relief from transfer speculation that had driven me crazy to the extent of checking each and every website or blog for the slightest hint regarding a possible transfer news. Alas, The Great One, answered my request and arranged for the first pre-season friendly against Barnet at Underhill Stadium . Click to continue reading...

July 16, 2008

Summer Blues

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I thought i would enjoy the transfer speculation and chit chat that comes with it this Summer.Lampard to Inter to join his old boss Mourinho,Ronaldinho's brother the super agent transferring him everywhere from AC Milan to Manchester City and other places.Nothing better then speculation to force a bidding war that will drive up his value. Click to continue reading...

July 14, 2008

Wizards Trade Sealy

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The Wizards today announced the trade of forward Scott Sealy to the San Jose Earthquakes for allocation money. Sealy had scored 2 goals this season, in what had so far been a down year. He'll move to San Jose, who is the lowest scoring team in the league and look to reestablish himself as a goal scorer. Click to continue reading...

Gunners, Chelsea and Spurs prepare bids as midfielder's price tag is named !

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Zenit St Petersburg, this hour, have said that they are looking for more than £16 million for their playmaker Andrei Arshavin.

The Russian international has been the subject of much transfer speculation this Summer after his eye catching performances for in Euro 2008. Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs have all been linked with the 27 year old, although none of them have yet had bids accepted. Click to continue reading...

July 10, 2008

The Newest Striker?

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While some of us have been salivating over the possible arrival of one of the two Davids (especially Euro 2008 hat-trick supa-star and Torres striker partner, David Villa), the reality of landing such a prospect is/was sketchy at best (because of our deadbeat owners who are so far in above their fucking heads and sorely [. Click to continue reading...

July 9, 2008

10 Highlights From Manchester United’s Double-Winning 07/08 Season

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Watched Manchester United's 07/08 Season Review over the weekend (grab the torrent here) and it was quite an entertaining 2 and half hours. It also gave me some perspective on the season that went by - perspective that I think is useful considering the Ronaldo saga, the transfer speculation this summer and for predicting [. Click to continue reading...

July 8, 2008

Spurs look to swap trio in exchange for £17 million midfielder !

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Tottenham are looking to swap Anthony Gardener, Paul Robinson and Darren Bent in exchange for Blackburn winger David Bentley according to reports in The Guardian today.
The England international had a great season for Blackburn last season and so he has been the subject of much transfer speculation with Liverpool, Spurs and Aston Villa all looking to snatch up the 23 year old. Click to continue reading...

July 3, 2008

Adebayor’s behaviour leaves a sour taste in the mouth

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By Eros I promised my self I would not get involved with any transfer speculation over the summer and I did pretty well up to now. The Euros kept me entertained for the last few weeks but the Adebayor rumours forced my hand. I was incensed both with Galliany for shamelessly trying to unsettle a player that stated on a number of occasions that he is happy where he is and also Adebayor and his Click to continue reading...

June 30, 2008

Transfer Rumours (30 June 08): Martins to Arsenal, Keane to Liverpool, Adebayor to Chelsea, Aimar to Newcastle and more

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Football ends for the summer and we have two months of transfer speculation, money-spinners pre-season friendlies and the first act of league action across Europe (before the break for World Cup 2010 qualification starts) to look forward to. A look at today's latest transfer rumors, including some of the tripe from Sunday: Apparently some moron [. Click to continue reading...

June 28, 2008

Adebayor's even making the Spanish press confused

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This summer, as I'm sure you're aware at this very moment, has revolved mostly around Arsenal players going to other clubs. Hleb and Adebayor in particular.

So it was with great interest that I saw a story emerge yesterday with direct quotes from Adebayor saying how he was going to stay at Arsenal, and that money wasn't everything and blah blah fucking blah.

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June 26, 2008

A Picture Says a Thousand Words

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With only 30 minutes before the Spain/Russia clash at Euro 2008, I thought it would only be fitting to post this glorious photo for you (I mean ME) to drool over courtesy of Lydnsey_LFC over at RAWK. Let it sink in for a moment... Now tell me that Villa and Torres weren't made to play football at the same club!

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June 24, 2008

Ronaldo Transfer News

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Is the seemingly never ending Ronaldo transfer speculation boring or got you on the edge of your seat for the latest news each morning? Is all the news of transfer speculation surrounding Ronaldo boring? ( polls) Click to continue reading...

June 20, 2008

Mo Money, Mo Targets

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Luiz Felipe Scolari, from now on here at the Offside known as Uncle Phil, hasn't even taken over at Chelsea yet. That hasn't stopped the rumor mill, and it's continued ridiculousness, from churning out obscene amounts of transfer speculation regarding the club. A whole heap of numbers is being thrown around, but the one popping up the most is £100mil.

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June 19, 2008

Transfer Speculation

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Aaaahhh its that time of the year again, the summer transfer speculation runs wild throughout Europe. Lampard, Drogba, and Deco are going to Inter Milan, Adebayor is going to AC Milan, Hleb to Barcelona, and the biggest of all, Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. Well we'll see what actually happens, but all of those rumors seem to persist. Click to continue reading...
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