The January transfer window is traditionally a slow-moving affair, carried along on a sea of
exciting rumours that never come to anything, unless you have the money to pay the slightly higher
fees you expect half way through a season when contracts seem more secure. For that reason, one of
the more surprising rumours surrounding Man City has actually come to fruitition.
The British media was reporting on Sunday (here, and here for example) that fans will be paying
less to watch their games at home next season.
The news comes after Ofcom, the regulatory body of the British government, announced measures
forcing the TV giant Sky to lower prices perceived as threatening competition.
Liverpool are reportedly leading the way in a race to sign Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo.
The Marseille left back has been on the Premier League radar for some time after admitting his
desire to play in the Premier League at the end of last season, and now Liverpool appear ready to
make their move as other European clubs target the player.
Here are some explanations of a few of the terms currently used in transfer rumours in the press.
Ace _______Prolific striker who hasn't scored lately or he wouldn't be on the transfer
list.Battle_____ Agent and press attempt to raise interest in a player nobody wants.Bid_______ An
offer roughly half of what selling club are asking.
Wouldn't you want the chance to be jumped at if he became available? Well, if rumours are true
that Liverpool are burdened with £174 million pounds worth of debt and the owners are at each
others throats, over the spiralling costs of the play thing they bought but are now getting bored
with, then the idea of them selling their most prized asset may not be completely out of the
question.
Despite the interest surrounding Adam Johnson's future on Teesside at least, if we he does
leave, we should be able to bargain for a very good price for the 22-year-old winger.
He scored two stunning goals last night which will only increase the temptation from Chelsea and
Manchester City to sign him as they looked on at Doncaster Rovers last night.
Manchester City are desperate to add a left-sided winger to their ever increasing squad after
they were tormented by Ryan Giggs last night in their League Cup Semi-Final defeat to Manchester
United.
Roberto Mancini will try and lure Johnson to the City of Manchester Stadium to ease the
disappointment of last night's cup exit, but the big question is: Will AJ move to Manchester City
to sit on the bench?
