Transfer Rumors (6 July 09): Chelsea sign Zhirkov, Man United to sign French starlet Obertan, Man City to trump Inter for Bayern’s Lucio, and more

In the midst of looking up all of the latest transfer news and rumors on footballers big and small, I often come across a talented unknown or little-known being linked with a certain club.

Are they going to be the next [insert legend past or present here]? Some do, some don't, it's just the hit or miss nature of the game.

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