If nature abhors a vacuum, then the transfer window abhors a lack of batshit insane rumours to sell papers and drive hits with. And with many of Liverpool's supposed targets cooling down after the more dubious corners of the intertubes had pushed them for weeks only for it to amount to nothing, a new round of insanity was called for.

Surprising developments yesterday when American owner Randy Lerner interviewed a number of candidates for the vacant Aston Villa job. N'Zogbia and Wigan manager Roberto Martinez Two top candidates former England manager Steve McClaren and former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, seemed to have been interviewed and then passed over, as the news this morning is [.

News today that Everton are preparing a £9 million bid for Charles N'Zogbia, who is certain to leave Wigan this summer. N'Zogbia receiving congratulations after scoring for France last night But it seems if reports are to be believed that Wigan are quoting different clubs different prices for the player, and the news [.

There is a good report in the local Newcastle Journal this morning. N'Zogbia - greed and attitude turning off Pardew And the news doesn't seem good for those of the newcatsle fans who want to see Charles back on Tyneside. It seems it is becoming very hard to read exactly what the intentions of the [.

Newcastle United are allegedly after Charles N'Zogbia whilst contract negotiations complicate the situations with Barton and Enrique. The weekend press contained a lot of football gossip as per usual. Some of it's probably true but most of it is likely to be nonsense, so please don't shoot the messenger!

It's that time of year. A time for rumour mongering and acres of fresh effluvium churned out hourly. It can't be avoided. We'll try to make this something less than entirely painful:

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It seems that Charles N'Zogbia would welcome a move back to his former club Newcastle United. Charles N'Zogbia - he saved Wigan last season Newcastle were keen to sign Charles in January, after they had sold Andy Carroll to Liverpool, but with just hours left in the window, Wigan asked for a ridiculous fee for [.

Newcastle United allegedly pursue David 'Junior' Hoilett with a new bid whilst the Zog still remains a target. The rumour from the Metro is that Newcastle are determined to secure the services of Blackburn's David 'Junior' Hoilett. The 5ft 8in 20 year-old can either play as a striker or on the right wing and has [.

Mike Ashley will have to break his own transfer record if he wants to bring N'Zogbia to Newcastle United. Whilst Wigan will let Charles N'Zogbia go to a Champions League club for £9m, they will only let him go to another Premier League club including us for £12m. Apparently this is because Wigan [.

The news today is that Newcastle have been quoted a fee from Wigan of £12M for for former Magpie winger Charles N'Zogbia. Charles N'Zogbia is he worth £12M? Wigan have a bit of a cheek, and we're not sure if it's even legal but they have said they will sell Charles for £9M [...]

News again today that Newcastle United may be after 22 year-old Ajax winger/striker Miralem Sulejmani. Miralem Sulejmani - maybe too expensive? Newcastle failed to secure their number one striker target Kevin Gameiro, who surprisingly elected to stay in the French League, but Newcatsle have moved quickly and have already lodged a £6M for 24 year-old [.

News in the Sunday Sun today that French club PSG have priced Mevlüt Erdinç, their Turkish striker, at £10M, and he may not be worth that. Neil Taylor - next through the door But the news is that Erdinc is still keen to talk to Newcastle about a move, but first things first, and a [...]

Celtic are still interested in Newcastle United keeper Fraser Forster despite getting their first offer rejected, and the Charles N'Zogbia rumour has been resurrected a bit. Celtic are likely to pursue Fraser Forster with increased vigour along with increased money after getting their £1.5m offer for the goalkeeper rejected.

Wigan and former Newcastle left winger Charles N'Zogbia has one year left on his contract, and could leave next summer for nothing. as a free agent. Charles N'Zogbia £20 or £30M for this player? So would you think Wigan Chairman and owner, Dave Whelan, who initially slapped a fee of £9M on the player, [.

Wigan owner Dave Whelan has said that Charles N'Zogbia is available to the first club that comes up with the required £10M to buy him. Charles N'Zogbia other clubs interested There was news late last week that Wigan were looking to bid £2.5M for Newcastle's Wayne Routledge, and if that's the case, it would [.

It's small wonder there will be a number of top Premier League clubs after Charles N'Zogbia this summer. Charles N'Zogbia 5 top PL clubs already interested Charles has been Wigan's star all season, and the Frenchman scored twice for Wigan at St. James' Park earlier this season. And when push is coming to shove [.

The Evening Chronicle is reporting today that they understood that Charles N'Zogbia is keen on making a return to Newcastle United this summer. Charles N'Zogbia wants to return to Newcastle Only this morning we reported there were at least five top Premier League clubs after the player, and we knew he seemed keen to [.

There are two players we'd just love to see Alan Pardew sign for Newcastle this season. Daniel Sturridge could score lots of goals for Newcastle The first one is 21 year-old Daniel Sturridge of Chelsea, and surely this lad is exactly what Newcastle are looking for? He's strong and showed at Bolton that he [.

News today in the Daily Mail that Wigan have turned down a £5M offer for Charles N'Zogbia. Charles N'Zogbia - £5M bid turned down What Newcastle would bid £5M, when they sold Charles to Wigan two years last January for £6M plus Ryan Taylor is beyond me because if anything N'Zogbia has improved in [.

News today that Newcastle officials have been very busy on up to three deals, that would represent an excellent start to the transfer window, if they can close them. Kevin Gameiro - Newcastle after him this week? There have apparently been two separate approaches to French club Lorient in an effort to sign their [.

It seems that Charles N'Zogbia would welcome a move back to his former club Newcastle United. Charles N'Zogbia - he saved Wigan last season Newcastle were keen to sign Charles in January, after they had sold Andy Carroll to Liverpool, but with just hours left in the window, Wigan asked for a ridiculous fee for [.

We know Newcastle like to get a bargain but when are they going to put in a decent bid for French International winger Charles N'Zogbia? Charles N'Zogbia second bid rejected Newcastle got £6M plus Ryan Taylor for the 25 year-old 30 months ago, and if anything the lad has improved in his time [..

A source close to Charles N'Zogbia indicates that the player really wants to return to Newcastle United and only ever left because of Joe Kinnear. According to The Star, Charles N'Zogbia is most certainly Newcastle-bound, which would seem to suit the voters on this particular blog. As our vote stands as I write this, 80% [.

It seems there are at least four clubs chasing former Newcastle winger Charles N"Zogbia. Chales N'Zogbia would love to return to Newcastle But the £12M fee placed on him by his club Wigan yesterday, for clubs not in the Champions League seems high. Apparently £9M is being asked if a club is in the [.

Surprising developments yesterday when American owner Randy Lerner interviewed a number of candidates for the vacant Aston Villa job. N'Zogbia and Wigan manager Roberto Martinez Two top candidates former England manager Steve McClaren and former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, seemed to have been interviewed and then passed over, as the news this morning is [.

The Sunday Sun has revealed today, it's very difficult to deal with Gervinho, because he has multiple agents. Gervinho multiple agents representing him But the local paper is reporting that Newcastle have not given up on Gervinho, although they have definitely lost out on Kevin Gameiro, who will join PSG.

There's no doubt that Newcastle would love to bring Charles N'Zogbia back to Newcastle. Zoggy-Is he coming back to Newcastle? However, there is a little question of how much would Dave Whelan be willing to sell him for and how much would Mike Ashley be willing to pay for him? I think anyone would be [.

News in the Sunday Sun today that French club PSG have priced Mevlüt Erdinç, their Turkish striker, at £10M, and he may not be worth that. Neil Taylor - next through the door But the news is that Erdinc is still keen to talk to Newcastle about a move, but first things first, and a [...]

A senior Newcastle United source says we're going off the idea of bringing Charles N'Zogbia to the club due to his approach to things. It seems that Newcastle are cooling on the prospect of bringing Charles N'Zogbia to the club, mainly due to what they see as 'mercenary tactics' by the player. Newcastle have apparently [.

Potentially very good new coming through that Newcastle have lodged a new bid for former winger Charles N'Zogbia. Charles N'Zogbia wants to return to Newcastle United The local Evening Chronicle is reporting it believes Newcastle are in the hunt for French International winger Charles N'Zogbia, who is said to be very keen to rejoin [.

The news on the transfer front probably canceled themselves out today for Geordie fans. Daniel Sturridge no Newcastle interest There was some bad news coming from the local press this afternoon, that Newcastle were not going after 21 year-old Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge. That was disappointing, because the comments on this site have been [.

There is news today that Aston Villa are set to make a bid of around £9M for Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia. Charles N'Zogbia - Aston Villa now favorites? Newcastle had been favorites to land their former winger, but the deal hasn't gone though yet, and it seems that Charles is delaying any decision, until he sees [.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told interested clubs that they'll have to pay upwards of £20 million if they want Charles N'Zogbia. Liverpool and Aston Villa are the front-runners in the race for the Frenchman, but so far have failed to meet Wigan's valuation of the player.

"I see some of the players being sold for £20m-£30m and Zoggy is better than them," Whelan said.

The Evening Chronicle is reporting that Aston Villa have won the race to sign Wigan's Charles N'Zogbia. Charles N'Zogbia Aston Villa have won the race to sign this Frenchman? And we think it's been excellent business by Aston Villa too that they sold Stewart Downing for £20M to who else Liverpool, [.

Surprising news today that Wigan Athletic are considering a £2.5M bid for Newcastle winger Wayne Routledge, if they lose Charles N'Zogbia. Wayne Routledge plus £7M could get N'Zogbia Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is trying to get the French winger for the second summer in a row. And of course last summer a deal [.

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Charles N'Zogbia matched Darren Bent's achievement of scoring on his debut in tonight's final pre-season game in Braga; a 1-1 draw that would probably be given to the home side on points by the judges. If we did such a thing.

Vagner Love's stunt double, Alan, opened the scoring for the home side with a wicked effort from 25 yards that nestled the top corner and left Shay Given no chance.

Quick Reminder, Real Life Wigan avoided relegation last season, just barely, finishing in 16th thanks to some late season heroics by Charles N'Zogbia (now an Aston Villa player) in a dramatic come from behind victory against relegated West Ham. Aside from N'Zogbia and goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi, who had a breakout season and has proven to be a very reliable Premier League goalkeeper with a nice

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