Transfer Rumors (31 Dec 08): Toure out, Diakhate in at Arsenal, Santa Cruz and Bridge to City, Pennant to replace Real-bound Valencia at Wigan
As we say goodbye to 2008 and ring in 2009, we’ve got the latest for you in transfer news and rumors. The opening of the winter transfer window could bring a flurry of activity over the next few days, so many people could have something to celebrate besides the new year.
Tough-luck Tottenham to miss out on Downing and Portsmouth trio?
Tottenham have made Stewart Downing arguably their biggest priority of the January transfer window, but it looks like they may be giving up the chase soon.
Inter Milan to make surprise move for Owen?
According to the Daily Mail, Inter Milan could make a move for Newcastle’s Michael Owen as a short-term solution to their need for a new striker.
Wigan’s Valencia demands could reopen Real’s Pennant interest
If Real Madrid want to make Antonio Valencia their third big-money January signing, they may have to shell out £20m for the Wigan winger, according to the Daily Mail.
Manchester City to fork out £18m for Blackburn star Santa Cruz
According to the Daily Mail, Mark Hughes and Roque Santa Cruz will finally get their chance to reunite, as Manchester City and Blackburn are set to agree on a fee of £18m within the day. The Paraguayan striker has been linked with City almost from the moment Mark Hughes left Blackburn for Eastlands, and even…
Toure out, Diakhate in at Arsenal?
According to reports, Arsenal could be set for a £10m move for Dynamo Kiev defender Pape Diakhate.
4-4-2: It Needs Wingers
Bloody frigging obvious, right? Ours must be the only 4-4-2 on earth which has no width at all. Milan, when they play the diamond midfield 4-4-2 may not have obvious wingers, but they do have 2 of the best full backs around in Zambrotta and Jankulovski and that gives them width. We have Steven Whittaker…
Does Germany need Ballack?
Michael Ballack, The Captain Charisma, has been the face of German football for quite a while now. Ever since WC 2002, one could feel German teams have been built around Michael Ballack. Now we are at touching distance with WC 2010 — The question one need to ask is does Deutschland really require Ballack’s services?…
Soccerlens 2008 Review
Modern football is on 24/7, 365 days an year. It’s intense. It’s in your face. It’s ridiculously easy to get sucked in and react to news on a daily basis, and in this process we tend to miss the bigger picture and especially miss the opportunity to see how stories develop over time. Mainstream media…
Dear You, You suck. Signed, me.
Dear reader, It has been brought to my attention that you support a football club which is different to that which I support. The regrettable but necessary responsibility therefore falls upon me to inform you that your team sucks. Your team sucks so much that the area surrounding it is subject to many devastating hurricanes…
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