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New Schalke signing Jurado – “Offer was just too good to turn down.”

Schalke’s new €13million signing Jose Manuel Jurado has revealed that the opportunity to play for the Bundesliga outfit was just too good to turn down. The 24 year old who has penned a four year contract with The Miners will pick up €4million per season – three times more than what he was on at…

Bundesliga Review: gunning for Bayern

After having taken a look at the Bundesliga final tables over the last two decades, one thing is clear: although it’s not impossible, it’s unlikely that any club outside the top six in last season’s competition will be in contention this season. In order to win the title five of those clubs will have to focus on being…

Bundesliga return for Diego as Brazil star leaves Juventus for Wolfsburg

Former Werder Bremen star Diego has returned to the Bundesliga after one season at Juventus, as the Brazil playmaker has signed for VfL Wolfsburg in a deal believed to be worth around €15m. The 25-year-old penned a four-year contract with Wolfsburg last night, and he’ll be available to make his debut for Steve McClaren’s side…

Transfer Rumors: Arseanl seal Squillaci signing

England Arsenal Wrap Up Squillaci Signing Arsenal have completed a £5m deal for Sevilla center back Sebastien Squillaci. (The Guardian) Analysis: Squillaci won’t have any problems settling in with his new team, given the French influence and the presence of his several of his international teammates, and he’ll add a wealth of experience to a…

Transfer Rumors: Manchester United to move for Belgian star Defour?

England United Debate Defour Move According to Sky Sports, Manchester United are considering a move for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. Analysis: For the sake of timing, it’d be best for United to make this one happen this summer, but we’ll see. Liverpool Close On Konchesky? Early Wednesday, Sky Sports reported that Liverpool were closing…

Transfer Rumors: Tottenham in talks for Lassana Diarra

England Tottenham In Diarra Talks As reported here, Tottenham have been in talks over a move to land former Chelsea, Arsenal, and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, who could be surplus to requirements at Real Madrid. (The Guardian) Analysis: Diarra’s wages could perhaps hinder this one, but could there be a ‘hey, I helped you get…

Transfer Rumors: Real playmaker Van der Vaart open to Manchester United move

England Van der Vaart Open To United Switch Real Madrid playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart said that if he were to leave Real, he would be open to a switch to Manchester United, who he views as the only club who wouldn‘t be a step down from Real. (Sky Sports) Analysis: United have been linked…

Bundesliga increases international TV revenues thanks to International and European success

Big name signings and Germany’s exciting World Cup run will trigger a more than 10 percent jump in Bundesliga international broadcasting rights revenues this season, the country’s football league chief said on Thursday. “Internationally we have boosted our activities,” German football league (DFL) CEO Christian Seifert told Reuters in an interview the day before the…

Hunger To Succeed Took Me To Madrid – Mesut Oezil

New Real Madrid signing Mesut Oezil has talked about the reasons why he left Werder Bremen for the Santiago Bernabeu as he says he is “hungry for success” in his career. The German international was speaking in an interview that was published by German Bild today, in which Oezil spoke about finally signing for his dream…

Borussia Dortmund-The kids are alright

Borussia Dortmund have the potential to become the best team in the Bundesliga. No, that wasn’t a typo, though I’m sure you’re wondering why anyone would write that about about a team who barely finished 5th last year. The answer is quite simple, their collection of young talent rivals those of Premier League giants Manchester…