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Currently Soccerlens runs the following columns: football headlines, football videos, help football, off the record and football transfer news & rumours. In addition, we regularly post match reports, feature articles (must read) and site news in this section.

Real Madrid’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

By Chris Linnell on May 10th, 2012. 17 Comments

Jose Mourinho has a successful season in charge of Real Madrid. The Spanish side have become the deserved winners of the La Liga and fell just short in the Champions League. Despite this, the Portuguese manager will look to strengthen his squad even further going into next season, as Madrid seek European glory. Especially with…

Eden Hazard: United or City?

By Chris Linnell on May 10th, 2012. 8 Comments

Eden Hazard is arguably the most sought after player in Europe at the moment. It now looks like the Belgian dazzler has made his decision on where he’ll be playing next season – and Fergie’s not going to like it at all! Recently the Lille midfielder has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will…

The Ideal Arsenal Staring XI for 2012/13, featuring Vertonghen, M’Vila, Podolski and RVP

By garethmcknight on May 9th, 2012. 21 Comments

Arsenal have been through something of a rollercoaster season, starting very slowly before a revival has the north London side 90 minutes away from a respectable third place. Ensuring that the Gunners qualify for next term’s Champions League, Arsene Wenger should be able to bring in a number of new faces this summer (see our…

Roberto Martinez to leave Wigan in the summer?

By Chris Linnell on May 8th, 2012. 5 Comments

Martinez’s last few months at Wigan have been incredible. The Spaniard has performed miracles at the DW Stadium since January. The Latics have won six of their last games – including victories over Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle. Following Monday nights game against Blackburn, Martinez’s side secured another season in the Premier League….

2012 Europa League Final Preview: Which revived Spanish side will triumph in Bucharest?

By Eddie Griffin on May 8th, 2012.

Coming into this season, many expected the UEFA Champions League final to be an all-Spanish affair between Barcelona and Real Madrid. That hasn’t come to pass, as Bayern Munich and Chelsea had other plans. However, La Liga is still assured of having a European champion this season, as domestic foes Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid…

Fulham’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

By Chris Linnell on May 8th, 2012.

Lack of finances usually dictates Fulham’s transfer policy. Over the years, managers at Craven Cottage have had to bring in players at the lowest cost possible. In January, Martin Jol acquired the services of Pavel Pogrebnyak from Stuttgart on loan. He has proved to be a very worthy signing. Once again Fulham’s lack of money…

Everton’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

By Chris Linnell on May 7th, 2012.

With Everton, David Moyes has been deprived of funds for much of his time in charge. In recent years he’s had to meticulously assess players, rely on his scouts and be prepared to be imaginative in the transfer market. After a couple of quieter windows, this previous January saw the Scot back to his creative…

Newcastle’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

By Chris Linnell on May 7th, 2012. 11 Comments

It’s really quite amazing that Newcastle can still finish anywhere from 3rd to 6th place in the Premier League, with just one game to go. And for those Newcastle fans who were really disappointed at losing to Manchester City on Sunday, it can’t be forgotten that last August the club were expecting a mid-table finish,…

Tottenham’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

By Chris Linnell on May 7th, 2012. 21 Comments

There’s no hiding the fact that the wheels have come off Tottenham Hotspur’s season, but what did fans expect at the start of the campaign? Whilst I believe that Champions League qualification was always the minimum standard required, many fans are already looking ahead to the summer transfer window and who they want to see at White…

Manchester City’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

By Chris Linnell on May 7th, 2012. 7 Comments

Backed by their wealthy owners, Manchester City have spent a fortune on players including Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Carlos Tevez in recent seasons. It’s fully expected that the Manchester club will continue to spend big to bring in new, quality, players as soon as the transfer window re-opens. Below are a number of players Mancini’s side have…