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Transfer Rumors (10 July 08): Arsenal to finally part with Hleb, Liverpool’s Crouch pens Portsmouth deal, Chelsea offload Sidwell, and more
There’s a lot to pack in to today’s roundup, and a few of the running transfer sagas from the summer are being settled, which could get some other moves in motion. It looks like Alexander Hleb is finally set for his move to Barcelona, as multiple reports are saying that Barca could soon officially seal…
Transfer Rumors (09 July 08): Arsenal agree to sell Ade, Chelsea reject Lampard bid, Blackburn raise Bentley’s value, Tottenham’s Chimbonda not headed to Spain, and more
There’s not a great deal to report on today, unless you want to hear a few recycled rumors regarding the ‘will he, won’t he?’ sagas of Emmanuel Adebayor, Alexander Hleb, and Andrei Arshavin. But, there are some signings to report from around Europe, so the cupboard certainly isn’t bare in news.
Transfer Rumors (08 July 08): Manchester United’s Fletcher in Everton’s sights, Newcastle chase Sidwell, Tottenham to offload Chimbonda, and more
I’m back to give you the latest transfer headlines from around Europe, and there’s a lot to discuss in today’s roundup, from Liverpool to Lyon. Everton are set to make a four million pound bid for Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher in the coming days. Rumor Rating: 3 – Fletcher may not want to move from…
Transfer Rumors (07 July 08): Chelsea make bid for Kaka, or do they?, Inter in for Lampard, Liverpool set for final Barry bid, and more
Today’s roundup will start off with speculation and news about a few big names, so for those who love to read about the biggies, enjoy! England So, have Chelsea made a bid for Kaka? AC Milan say so, but Chelsea say no. Rumor Rating: 1 – Not happening, at least not right now. That is…
Football kits and a lack of club identity
A club’s colours and kit are a fundamental part of their tradition and heritage; indeed many would recognise a team because of their uniform before their badge. Take my side, Arsenal, and the introduction of their famous white sleeves back n the 1930′s. Manager Herbert Chapman introduced white sleeves to the previously all-red Arsenal shirts…
Transfer Rumors (05 July 08): Ronaldinho to snub Man City for AC Milan, Pompey to bag 11m Crouch, Liverpool to sign backup keeper, and more
There’s no big news to report on the Cristiano Ronaldo front, but fortunately for those who love soap operas, there’s something to talk about in regards to one of the summer’s other big transfer sagas. Reports are circulating that Ronaldinho is set to opt for a move to AC Milan over going to Manchester City,…
Transfer Rumours (03 July 08): Arshavin to Arsenal or Chelsea, Lampard to get 140k / week, Samba to Manchester City and more
There’s precious little to talk about today – most of it hyperbole and conjecture, with the usual scramble across Europe for strikers and desperate pimping of stars no one wants to buy.
Transfer Rumours (02 July 08): Newcastle sign Gutierrez, Liverpool offer 15m for Barry, Jo and Falcao to Manchester, Bent out of Tottenham and more
There used to be a time when summer was for lounging in peace near a beach. Now, while Ronaldo does the beach thing (after scoring that many goals he deserves it), most of the footballing world is back to work, so hopefully we’ll see some transfer action sooner than later. Today’s top rumours:
Transfer Rumors (01 July 08): Deco to Chelsea, Keane wants out of Spurs, Bischoff to Arsenal, and more
I’ve missed plenty over the last several days, but now that Euro 2008 is over, expect the signings to pick up, with a few big names sure to switch teams.
Mauticio Pellegrino returns to Liverpool as first team coach
Former Argentina defender Mauricio Pellegrino has become the latest addition to Rafael Benitez’s backroom team at Liverpool. The 36-year-old has been appointed first team coach and follows Sammy Lee, who became Benitez’s assistant manager last month, in returning to Anfield. Pellegrino made 12 appearances for Liverpool during a short spell in 2005.
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