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Transfer Rumors (16 August 09): Man United in for old boy Shawcross, Arsenal target Van der Vaart, Everton eye Guti, and more

Even though the new Premier League season has gotten underway, several clubs are still very much looking for squad reinforcements. Everton and Aston Villa have rounded out the top six each of the last two seasons, but if both are to maintain their lofty places, it looks apparent that a few purchases need to be…

Transfer Rumors (11 August 09): Chelsea to bid for Ribery and Pazzini, Everton reject Lescott’s request for Man City move, AC Milan target Tottenham’s Bale, and more

The word of the day is…persistence. Manchester City haven’t given up in their pursuit of Everton defender Joleon Lescott, despite there not being any indication from Everton that they want to let Lescott go without a serious scrap. While their persistence might not be paying off (yet, at least), it’s paying off for Hull City….

Chelsea to win the title, Arsenal back in 4th and Aston Villa to slide down the table

Chelsea to win the title, Arsenal back in 4th and Aston Villa to slide down the table

Will Manchester City break into the top four? Will Carlo Ancelotti make a triumphant start to life at Stamford Bridge? Will Michael Owen rediscover his form of old? Will Phil Brown and Rafa Benitez dispense with their questionable facial hair? With the start of the 2009/10 Premier League season just a week away, the anticipation…

Transfer Rumors (10 August 09): Liverpool eye Honda, Everton after PSG star Sessegnon, Barcelona admit Fabregas interest, and more

We’re less than a week away from the start of the new Premier League season, and though many clubs have solidified their squads for the most part, there are still a lot of moves to come in the next three weeks before the summer transfer window closes. The two Merseyside clubs looking to be eying…

Transfer Rumors (31 July 09): Man United to bid for Bayern’s Ribery, Liverpool to move for Valencia’s Villa, Arsenal eye Roma’s De Rossi, and more

If you already didn’t know that it’s a good idea to watch what you say and who you say it to, it looks like soon-to-be former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has decided to give us all a nice reminder with his Twitterific transfer-related tantrum. While an apologetic Bent (well, that answers the question about whether…

Transfer Rumors (28 July 09): AC Milan reject Chelsea’s Pirlo bid, Tottenham target Hull defender Turner, Bent’s Sunderland move in doubt, and more

It’s safe to say that Darren Bent is leaving Tottenham, but for who? It looked like Sunderland was a go for Bent, but until all of the i’s have been dotted and all of the t’s crossed, nothing is definite. Along with late bids for Bent, this morning’s roundup is packed chock full of Portsmouth…

Transfer Rumors (27 July 09): Arsenal’s Toure set for Man City move, Pompey’s Crouch signs for Tottenham, Inter’s Ibrahmovic seals Barca move, and more

Abbey and Crouch headed to London

So, now that John Terry’s staying at Chelsea, surely there’s nothing to fill up the transfer pages, right? Far from it, as Monday saw plenty of money change hands (or get ready to). We’ve got a few big-money deals to add to the latest updates to our summer transfer lists, and there are a few…

Transfer Rumors (16 July 09): Aston Villa sign Boro’s Downing, Man City swoop for Lescott and Bentley, Portsmouth’s Crouch to decide on Fulham or Sunderland, and more

The latest transfer news gives Aston Villa supporters something to finally be excited about after a summer that has seen the club part with one of their stars in Gareth Barry. Manchester City’s summer spending started with their signing of Barry, and they’re looking to continue flashing and splashing their cash by moving for a…

Transfer Rumors (15 July 09): Adebayor’s Man City move stalls over demands, Aston Villa close on Boro’s Downing, Rangers’ Ferguson set for Birmingham move, and more

It looked like it was going to be easy breezy for Emmanuel Adebayor’s move from Arsenal to Manchester City, but alas, a smooth, quick resolution does not appear to be in the offing, for one reason or another. It might take a little longer than expected to add him to our summer transfer lists, but…

Transfer Rumors (9 July 09): Chelsea target Boro’s Johnson, Arsenal close on Matuidi, Juve seal deal for Arsenal target Melo, and more

Melo set for Juventus?

Every transfer window, there are at least a few moves that completely catch you by surprise, which is surprising in itself, considering that there are so many deals that are public news well before they’re actually completed. Check out today’s tidbits below, and check out the latest confirmed signings in our football transfer lists.