As the football world turn their focus on which nation will qualify for World Cup 2010, Sweden, Argentina, France and Portugal stand as the countries who might not make it to South Africa. If these countries fail to qualify, then some of the world's best players will not be gracing the biggest stage in football. Click to continue reading...

AS Monaco are the only Ligue 1 club not based in France as they are actually based in the principality of Monaco. They are, nevertheless, one of the most successful clubs in the country but Les Rouge et Blanc have struggled to return to the big stage ever since losing the Champions League final to Porto in 2004.

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As the transfer deadline drew to a close it seems French Side Monaco may have stolen the show with the move of the summer. While the big money moved the likes of Robben, CR7 and Kaka, it was the shock signing of Icelander Eidur Gudjohnsen for a measly amount of 2M Euros that may turn out to be the biggest return on investment

Yes 2M Euros, it's not a lot of money for a player of this pedigree.

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Too late the hero

So now that former European Footballer of the year has turned his back on Chelsea and his torrid spell in the English Premier League can we all agree that the transfer of the former AC Milan was a very poorly judged purchase or was the Ukrainian striker never really given a chance to shine?

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After a horrific week at West Ham United, what better way than to get a boost from the transfer market. If the transfer rumours are to be believed, then there is a very high chance that three top players are coming to grace the stage that is Upton Park. Are there any credibility to these players strengthening the first team? Click to continue reading...

The end to a saga?

• That whole Joleon Lescott drama is looking to be over as the pouting defender is headed to Manchester City.
  
• Wesley Sneijder doesn't want to be dumped by Real Madrid.
  
• A bunch of teams after Landon Donovan?
  
• Arshavin wants Arsenal to buy.

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Would be one hell of a signing.

WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola is close to agreeing a loan deal for Eidur Gudjohnsen.
The cash-strapped Hammers are in no financial position to agree a £5million permanent deal for the striker but a season-long deal is on the cards.

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What more is to be said about tottenham?
If this blog had any grounds whatsoever to complain about being over-worked, then I could be forgiven for simply cutting and pasting Spurs-related articles from one season to the next.
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Just when I thought West Ham United maybe stabilizing, it comes out of the blue that James Collins is set to be sold to Stoke City for around five million pounds. It also appears that the selling of Collins brought about a hell of alot of...
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Strange bidding tactic from the Catalan side!

Arsene Wenger has repeatedly insisted his star midfielder is not for sale and will be even more reluctant to sell following injuries to Tomas Rosicky and Samir Nasri.

Nasri is about a month away from returning from a broken leg and Czech midfielder Rosicky has suffered a hamstring strain which could keep him out for eight weeks.

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UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, West Ham United are interested in Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen. Boss Gianfranco Zola said,

"Lots of players have been linked to West Ham and Gudjohnsen is one of them .

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Zola eyes up top notch talent

The Rumour

West Ham United's determination to strengthen their attack by signing Bayern Munich's Luca Toni and Eidur Gudjohnsen of Barcelona increased as Luis Boa Morte suffered cruciate damage which could rule him out until the new year.

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UPDATE: According to Lucas Brown at Goal.com, The Times is reporting that Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to have serious discussions with clubs next week. HIs agent and father Arnor Gudjohnsen said,

"There is interest from a number of clubs and I expect serious discussions with clubs next week .

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- Barca players link hands and frolick together on the Mini Estadi, the stadium that has been, for a while now, the first team's training ground and the youth teams' match ground - but not anymore. The club will be using the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper instead, while the Mini Estadi will be sold so that the land can be converted into flats, a hotel, a series of parks and gardens, a nursery school and secondary school in addition to a health center. Click to continue reading...

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has hinted that he could be considering an offer for Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen as he looks to increase his attacking options. The Iceland international is thought to be close to leaving Camp Nou and it has been claimed that Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham are monitoring the situation. Click to continue reading...

The former Chelsea star Eidur Gudjohnsen could be heading for a Premier League return. Martin O'Neill could unveil a major coup this summer with the acquisition of Barcelona forward Eidur Gudjohnsen, as Aston Villa is the likeliest destination for the Icelandic international, according to Sport. Gudjohnsen still has a number of admirers in the Premier League after [. Click to continue reading...

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Fulham has had its share of Americans pass through the ranks in recent years, with many enjoying very successful stints.

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Fulham has had its share of Americans pass through the ranks in recent years, with many enjoying very successful stints.

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After winning the historic treble last season, Barcelona will try to repeat the feat this term and they have already started looking for ways to further reinforce the team. One player who definitely won't be at Camp Nou is Eidur Gudjohnsen, who has been made available by Barca, with asking price thought to be in the region of €5 million.

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Everyone's favorite Israeli footballer may just be on the move again. This time, though - he could end up in Barcelona.
In EPL summer transfer news that is just a tiny pimple on the shiny back of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid, reports suggest that the world's best team, Barcelona, have approached Liverpool regarding the availability of midfielder Yossi Benayoun, Israel's best player. Click to continue reading...

It appears that Barcelona have grown tired of watching bitter enemies Real Madrid hog all the limelight in the transfer market this past week.
The Blaugrana are set to make their first formal approach in the summer trade period after reportedly submitting an enquiry to Liverpool regarding the availability of winger Yossi Benayoun. Click to continue reading...

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FC Barcelona visited Deportivo for the last game to their historic season in which they become the first club in Spanish history to secure the King's Cup, the La Liga Cup and the Champions League Cup. Head coach Pep Guardiola just 3 days after the dominating win in Rome against Manchester United put together a mostly reserve squad to close out the 2008/2009 campaign.

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So, Barca's Eidur Gudjohnsen claims he'll be wanting a "change of scenery" if things don't change in what remains of the season. Which is like, six matches, two of which are finals. He's tired of spending so much time on the bench... so is he expecting Pep to play him against Man United to show his trust? Click to continue reading...

No sooner had Chelsea seen off one familiar foe in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League than another homed into view. After knocking out Liverpool in spectacular fashion in the quarter-finals, the Blues take on Barcelona in the last four. Judging by past meetings between the sides, we could be in for a tie every bit as special as Chelsea's memorable encounter with Liverpool.

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The Blues' star centre-half feels he has been hard done by after picking up a yellow card at Anfield that will cause him to miss the return leg at Stamford Bridge.
John Terry picked up a booking in Chelsea's Champions League clash with Liverpool and will be forced to watch the return leg from the sidelines. Click to continue reading...

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Friday 26 September
19.30 FC Koln v FC Schalke, Bundesliga, Setanta Sports 1
Top-of-the-shop Schalke will be looking to find more ways to enrage the demonstrative Koln Head Coach, Christophe Daum. If they can steal a march on their rivals while they're doing it, then that's a bonus. Click to continue reading...

Much has been made of the recent decision by the English FA to reverse the red card of Chelsea's heroic defender John Terry, who has clearly never done anything wrong ever and had never shown anything but respect to his fellow players and referees alike. Yet, many of you may not know the background of this legendary figure of English football.

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Before heading to the U.S to play CD Guadalajara in Chicago and the Red Bulls in New York Barcelona stopped in Scotland for two pre-season friendlies. First Barca opened up by thrashing Hibs 6-0 at Murrayfield, giving new Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola his first victory.An Eidur Gudjohnsen double and goals from Lionel Messi and Pedro in [. Click to continue reading...

Frank Lampard could be on his way out of Chelsea after the Blues signed Deco and the England international is being linked with a move to Inter Milan. Portsmouth and West Ham are being linked with Barcelona's Eidur Gudjohnsen. The... Click to continue reading...

Bolton are hovering just a point from Premier League safety right now, although they could be about to make the sort of signing that will not only bolster a flagging strikeforce, but also lift morale around the club. Sky Sports report that Trotters manager Gary Megson is doing all he can to bring Eidur Gudjohnsen [. Click to continue reading...

JONATHAN WOODGATE: The former Real Madrid central defender has been stuck in the mediocrity of Middlesbrough. After a transfer bidding war between Newcastle and Tottenham, the Spurs have come out on top - addressing a big issue within their line-up. Michael Dawson can't be trusted and who knows when Ledley King is ever going to [. Click to continue reading...