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    Michael Owen
    Newcastle United
    Age: 29
    Position: Striker
    Due to the turmoil at the club, the England star has delayed making a decision on his future until the end of another injury-plagued season.

    But he has indicated that if Alan Shearer becomes manager permanently he would be very tempted to stay.

    If he were to look elsewhere he would have plenty of choice, with Everton, Tottenham and Manchester City all believed to be interested. But with his injuries and form problems he may have trouble attracting the offer he would desire from a Champions League club.

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    Karim Haggui
    Bayer Leverkusen
    Age: 25
    Position: Centre back
    The Tunisia international is renowned as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga, but has been relegated to the bench this season by the arrival on loan of Barcelona centre back Henrique.

    His agent has confirmed he will not be renewing his contract and is looking at a move to England. West Ham, Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth and Newcastle United are all believed to be interested.

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    Sami Hyypia
    Liverpool
    Age: 35
    Position: Centre back
    A Liverpool legend with nearly 500 first-team games under his belt, the Finnish international’s future is unclear.

    With only 18 starts this season due to competition from Daniel Agger, the dominant defender would be due a testimonial if he were to leave. There would be no shortage of takers for the 97-cap international in this country or abroad. Newcastle, for example, could well use his experience.

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    Carlos Kameni
    Espanyol
    Age: 25
    Position: Goalkeeper
    The Cameroon star is almost certain not to renew his contract with the Spanish side after a training ground bust-up with a fan earlier this season. But the penalty-saving expert is highly rated and, if he were not out of contract in the summer, would cost any suitor the best part of £10m.

    Unusually for a goalkeeper, he is very experienced despite his young age, having won an Olympic gold medal aged just 16. Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur will be interested but so are Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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    Daniel Sturridge
    Manchester City
    Age: 19
    Position: Striker
    Sturridge, the nephew of former players Dean and Simon, is considered a hot property at Eastlands but looks set to leave this summer after a protracted contract dispute.

    He was reported to have turned down a final £30,000-a-week contract offer from manager Mark Hughes, apparently demanding an eye-watering £75,000 a week. That's quite a wage for a teenager, but there's no doubting his talent.

    He has scored six goals in only 12 starts in his career so far, including a brilliant strike against Sheffield United in the FA Cup 5th round last season to open his account. He can leave at the end of his current deal in June, although as he is under 24, Manchester City will probably be eligible for a fee from a tribunal. Aston Villa and Chelsea are reportedly interested.

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    Maniche
    Atletico Madrid
    Age: 31
    Position: Midfielder
    The former Chelsea ball winner looks set to leave Madrid after refusing the club’s offer of a new contract. The seasoned international, who has 49 caps for Portugal, has had a poor season and manager Abel Resino has left him out of the team in recent weeks.

    But the star, whose CV also includes spells at Benfica, Porto and Inter Milan, still has a lot to offer and Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia is believed to be interested.

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    Diego Lugano
    Fenerbahce
    Age: 28
    Position: Centre back
    The uncompromising Uruguay defender is seen as the best in the Turkish league. Committed and with a tough streak that sometimes spills over into aggression, he is an excellent reader of the game and is also a regular scorer from set pieces.

    He is being tracked by AC Milan, Juventus, Roma and Atletico Madrid and, despite hinting he would be happy to stay at Fenerbahce, a move to foreign climes seems almost inevitable.

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    Marko Pantelic
    Hertha Berlin
    Age: 30
    Position: Striker
    The Serbia striker, who has 44 goals in 107 Bundesliga games, has already been forced to deny he has signed a pre-contract agreement with Fulham. But the Premier League remains a likely destination for the former Paris Saint Germain and Celta Vigo star, with Everton and Middlesbrough also said to be interested.

    The player, who has a reputation as both an expert goal poacher and a temperamental hot-head, has been out of favour with manager Lucien Favre this season, starting only 19 league games.

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    Yohann Pele
    Le Mans
    Age: 26
    Position: Goalkeeper
    The 6ft 5in stopper has broken into the France squad this season after a decade with Le Mans and a move to a big club could see his international opportunities increase. Another player who is likely to leave, at least in part, because of disputes with his club.

    Manager Daniel Jeandupeux criticised his decision to miss two games earlier this season because of a calf injury as a weak excuse.

    According to his agent, Arsenal, Portsmouth, Newcastle and Tottenham (along with most of the rest of Europe) are interested.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Pele is a free agent? woo! fergie get in there!

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    yep, do it before Frenchie gooner does it.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    yeah pele sounds great. kameni would be nice too. i also think sturridge would be good. in all honesty i wouldnt mind own either

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    yup the 2 Keepers are the ones to go for.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Panto would be a great signing for any team as well.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Hyypia will be of Bayer Leverkusen in the summer

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    yea i just heard of that, good for him, Great defender.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    ya great forward too,oh wait, its the wrong net :wink:

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    wasn't that Riise?

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    its both of em.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    ...and Carragher :)

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Ballack is a free agent too...

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    yes.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    ballack just got a 1 year extension

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    really Foster?thats great. DO uhave the source?

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    great? I was hoping we would be able to use in in a swap with diego :roll:

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Ballack will never go to Werder, at most he is going back to Bayer.

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Giourkas Seitaridis
    Free Agent (rel. by A.Madrid)
    Age: 27
    Position: Right Back

    Granted, he is lacking form, fitness, happiness etc... but with a little bit of love and attention (and providing he doesn't go to some little Greek island) might be worth picking up a pro full back with 66 Greece caps to his name for peanuts!!

    Hernan Crespo/Julio Cruz
    Both at Inter
    33/34
    Strikers

    With something like 185 Serie A goals between them, these two should be attracting a lot of attention if their contracts are not renewed this summer. Ageing? Yes. Out of practice? Certainly. Past it? Not yet... still got 20 goals between them last season...

    Emerson
    Free Agent
    33
    Def. Midfield

    Linked with a return to his first club Gremio, but nothing official has been agreed... there have even been retirement rumours... someone should definitely step in to prevent this, and give Il Puma - who has played for Roma, Juve, Madrid and Milan - at least one last season. Would bring experience and bite to a promoted side.

    Christian Panucci
    Roma
    36
    Right Back

    OK - he is very old. But he has a wealth of experience at all levels, with 57 Italy caps, and experience at Milan, Madrid, Inter and Roma. Not as unfit as you would think either - has still played 17 matches this season. Is still ambitious, too...

    Julian De Guzman
    Deportivo L.C.
    28
    Def. Midfield

    This could be a fine swoop... In the prime of his career and seeking a fresh start, De Guzman has so far rejected any offers of new terms in A Coruna. He has been brilliant in recent seasons, in particular helping to transform them last season and guide them to a UEFA spot, for which he was voted their Player of the Year. Apparently 'Arry wants him at Spurs...

    Edu
    Real Betis
    30
    Mid/Forward

    A bargain, who has frequently been linked with a move to the Prem, Edu can play almost any attacking role he is given. His best position is as a support striker, as shown by his stats - 146 games for Betis, 36 goals and 20 assists. Just hasn't been included this year and will be moving on. Also has EU passport!

    Ivan De La Pena
    Espanyol
    32
    Midfield

    One of my favourite La Liga players, the 'Little Buddha' may not be offered a new deal at the end of the season. A fantastic opportunity for anyone that wants a wonderful playmaker, whose passing and ability from set pieces is second to none. Pace and age aside, a wonderful acquisition...

    Sebastian Viera
    Villarreal
    26
    Goalkeeper

    Though somewhat of a mixed bag consistency-wise, there is no doubting this guy's talent. Agile and a decent shot stopper, he still has age on his side and provided he is given ample opportunity, should be able to show why Arsene Wenger wanted him a couple of seasons back...

    Finally....

    Name: Everybody
    Club: Valencia
    Age: All
    Position: All

    Valencia will be having a mass clear-out this summer, with many star players ready to be sold, and many that may be just released... these include...

    Morientes, Curro Torres, David Albelda, Angulo, Hugo Viana, Navarro, Zigic, Edu...

    In England, expect to see these free agents move on in Summer....

    David Edgar, Cacapa, Ross Turnbull, Matthew Bates, Hermann Hreidarsson, Jermaine Pennant, Noe Pamarot, Linvoy Primus, Carlos Tevez, Gilberto, Danny Mills, Darius Vassell, Michael Ball, Julian Gray, Collins John, Ricardo Vaz Te

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    Posted 6 months ago #

    Cacapa should just retire. Hreidarsson will go to Rangers. Vassel should come to MLS, it would suit him perfectly. Vaz Te was never given a chance to prove himself.

    Julian De Guzman my local Canadian hero is the best Free agent, he should definitely sign for Arsenal who lack mid.


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