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Jan
6
2009

Transfer Rumors (6 Jan 09): Essien to Fiorentina, Parker and (Yaya) Toure to City, Boro join McGeady race, and more

We’re only a week into the January transfer window, and the way that figures are being thrown about for some players, you’d think that we were in the summer window.

I’m not picking on Manchester City by any means, because...

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Jan
5
2009

Transfer Rumors (5 Jan 09): Ireland to Arsenal, Defoe to seal Tottenham return, Juve after Owen, and more

Usually I’m not one to look forward to Monday, but the start of a new week during transfer season usually means that there’s plenty to talk about.

Jermain Defoe has dominated the roundups recently, but now that he’s finally being sold...

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Jan
5
2009

Football Bargains: Players with EXPIRING CONTRACTS in 2009

Fabio Cannavaro, Carlos Tevez, Michael Ballack, Michael Owen, Mark Van Bommel, Fred

These are but a few of the players whose contract...

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Jan
4
2009

Transfer Rumors (4 Jan 09): Juve in for Defoe, Arsenal in Bendtner-Upson swap, Downing to request Spurs transfer, and more

It’s a somewhat quiet day in transfer news and rumors, but there are still several tidbits to report on from multiple leagues.

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Jan
3
2009

Transfer Rumors (3 Jan 09): City tie up Bridge deal, Fabiano and Zhirkov to Chelsea, Man United after Delph, and more

Oh, the surprises that are in store! No, I’m not talking about the FA Cup third round, but the January transfer window. The window’s started, and soon, a flurry of footballers will be flying in and out to new destinations.

How many of...

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Jan
1
2009

January 2009 Transfer Lists

The January 2009 transfer window has opened, and our coverage of transfers is back in full swing. Along with providing daily coverage of transfer news and rumors, you can keep up with...

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Jan
1
2009

10 Football League Youngsters To Watch In 2009

2009 is set to be a fine year indeed for football fans. And no less so for these ten players; ten players who all have the potential to excite audiences across the country.

Big moves could well beckon for these young stars in 2009:

Jamie...

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Dec
31
2008

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...

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Dec
31
2008

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...

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Dec
31
2008

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.

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Dec
31
2008

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...

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Dec
31
2008

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...

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Dec
31
2008

Transfer Rumors (30 Dec 08): Ben Arfa for Chelsea, Ivanovic and Malouda for Juve, Defoe prefers Spurs, and more

There’s a great deal of transfer news and rumors to report on as we move one day closer to the opening of the January transfer window.

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Dec
30
2008

Will Wigan star Valencia get dream Real move?

According to the agent of in-demand Wigan star Antonio Valencia, a move to Real Madrid would ‘be a dream’...

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Dec
30
2008

Everton not looking to sell Manchester City targets

According to the Guardian, Everton have given Manchester City a hands-off warning in regards to Mikel Arteta and...

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Dec
30
2008

Juventus interested in Chelsea duo

Juventus are considering moves for a couple of Chelsea players, according to the Daily Mail.

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Dec
30
2008

Chelsea set to bid for Marseille star Ben Arfa?

According to the Daily Mirror, Chelsea are planning to make a £10m+ move for Marseille star Hatem Ben Arfa....

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Dec
30
2008

Defoe prefers Tottenham return over Villa move

Yesterday, I reported that Aston Villa were making a £16m offer for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe. Since then, Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has denied...

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Dec
30
2008

L’Équipe’s All-Star Best XI of 2008

It’s that time of the year again. With the days fast approaching December 31, awards for the “Best XI” of 2008 are being handed left and right. Even Soccerlens jumped on the bandwagon (see our “Soccerlens...

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Dec
29
2008

Transfer Rumors (29 Dec 08): AC Milan to make Agger bid, Villa line up Defoe, Real end Young pursuit, and more

We’re only a few days away from the start of a new year and the opening of the winter transfer window. I know, it’s exciting, right?

A few high-profile deals have already been wrapped up, and though the window doesn’t open for another...

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Dec
29
2008

Arsene looking to Newcastle trio to bolster Arsenal?

Arsenal could make a triple raid of Newcastle in January, according to a weekend report by...

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Dec
29
2008

Real end pursuit of £30m Villa star Young - for now

Real Madrid won’t be making a move for Aston Villa star Ashley Young in the January transfer window, after being told that the 23-year-old attacker will...

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Dec
29
2008

West Ham reject Manchester City’s bid for duo

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City have had bids for Craig Bellamy and Scott Parker rejected...

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Dec
29
2008

Villa line up Defoe with Bent as Plan B

Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa are set to dive headfirst in the transfer market in January in order to aid their challenge for the top four, and striker looks to be the top priority of Martin O’Neill’s list.

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Dec
28
2008

Manchester City to make £4m offer for Owen

According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City are planning on making a £4m bid for Michael Owen...

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Dec
25
2008

Official Football Players’ Websites

A list of official websites for the most popular internet-savvy footballers, neatly arranged in alphabetical order.

Please do not use this as an excuse to stalk your favourite stars or send hate mate to those in the opposition...

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Dec
25
2008

Transfer Rumors (24 Dec 08): Pennant too greedy for Real, Alonso in Arsenal link again, and more

Unfortunately for many football fans young and old alike, and for that matter, many a manager as well, jolly old Saint Nick doesn’t grant transfer wishes, though that copy of Football Manager 09 and that Ronaldo replica kit will do for many of you,...

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Dec
24
2008

Real trying to thrash out deal for Villa star Young

While it sounds just a little outlandish that Real Madrid have been after the greedy Jermaine Pennant, a more sensible target of Juande Ramos is Aston Villa’s...

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Dec
24
2008

Pennant’s wage demands kill surprise Real Madrid move

So, if you’re sitting and stewing on the Liverpool bench, and the chance of a lifetime comes along, what do you do?

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Dec
24
2008

Hoffenheim star Ibisevic drawing interest from Serie A leaders Inter

The price that a smaller club pays for success is having some of their best players linked with the best clubs, and that’s the case for Bundesliga surprise outfit Hoffenheim.

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