Mick McCarthy pays price for misplaced priorities - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Wolves have quite literally taken the ‘Mick' out of their own club following the sacking of Mick McCarthy after just over five and a half years in charge. A difficult season for McCarthy culminated in a crushing 5-1 home defeat to fierce Black Country rivals West Brom.

All January 2012 English Premier League Transfers - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

You'll find the latest Premier League Transfers (January 2012) listed here. Archives for older transfer seasons are at the end of this page. For the latest transfer rumours and confirmed transfers for other leagues, see our football transfer lists page.

Substituted at half-time having inadvertently assisted the goal which gave the opposition the lead is not the debut Eduardo Vargas had in mind after making his £11.4m move from Universidad de Chile to Napoli. In the 20th minute of the last-16 Coppa Italia clash with Cesena ‘Edu' chased back to the edge of the area to help out defensively when an attempt to control the ball resulted in releasing.

guest writer Juan Arango Peruvian side Universitario de Deportes announced that 17-year-old Andy Polo has packed his bags and will take a huge step in his career. Polo was recommended by Fiorentina man Juan Vargas and Genoa president Enrico Preziosi said he was willing to pay the money for the Peruvian phenom.

guest writer Luca Cetta Looking to build from a start to the season in which they sit second behind Milan only on goal difference and remain the only unbeaten side in Europe's top leagues, January is shaping up to be an important month on and off the pitch for Juventus. During 2009-2010 Juventus lost three out of four in January, while last season's disastrous loss against Parma.

As the January transfer window kicks into high gear, the name many football fans are most eager to see on the move is Carlos Tevez. The now infamous saga between the Manchester City striker and Roberto Mancini seems destined to end in days if not hours, with Italian Serie A to be the Argentine's destination.

While Juventus are off training in the sun of the Arabian Peninsula, the front office is hard at work as the winter transfer window opens. As always, in Italy, the rumors are flying forth from the media, and while some names are pure speculation, there are a few players who will most likely be playing in Torino in the next weeks.

What Now For Fernando Torres? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Fernando Torres, once renowned as one of the most feared strikers in world football now finds himself in a disastrous situation. Almost one year since his record breaking £50 million move to Chelsea, Torres has scored mere 5 goals i.

Liverpool Agony The Ineffective £71 Million Talent - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

A strong finish last season under the legend Kenny Dalglish and the injection of money by the owners to add talent in Liverpool's squad reignited hope amongst the supporters that the club is back to winning ways.

Beckham Fever To Fashion In Paris? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The story of David Beckham's football career has been an extraordinary tale. And yet, even at the not-so-tender age of 36, the world's most famous footballer appears to have another chapter. Currently, Beckham's MLS career is dwindling towards its conclusion with his lucrative contract to expire in November.

There was much excitement garnered after earlier in the summer Milan declared they were searching for a certain Mr. X. As the name suggests, it appeared as if the club were looking for a player who possessed an x-factor element. A player who single-handedly would elevate the team to a higher level and with it bring the club closer to the lofty heights that have characterised it's history in the.

Staying Put: Ten Expected Summer Transfers That Weren't - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

For every confirmed transfer in any given summer transfer window, there's another ten that fall short of completion or being remotely plausible. That's the way it seems, at least.

Even with the misses in mind, a lot and I mean a lot of money changes hands every summer, as players notable and not leave for new pastures, some greener and some not.

FC Barcelona: Fabregas's Exit out of Arsenal and Why Club Contracts Are Broken - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Like a love affair, Arsene Wenger had stated in a pre-season interview posted by The Guardian that he would fight until the last second to keep midfielder Cesc Fabregas by his side.

Transfer Window Helps Tottenham to Mature - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The transfer window closed with Tottenham Hotspur making only two significant deals, but perhaps the North London club has finally grown up.

The signings of Emmanuel Adebayor and Scott Parker, address issues within the Spurs line up, but left the fans with a deep sense of anti climax.

The Best and Worst deals of the Transfer Window - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

As the summer transfer window has now finally closed and viewing figures of Sky Sports News go back to normal levels, I think it's time to look back at the best and worst of the deals done involving English Premier League sides.

Transfer Rumors: Last-Minute Deals Galore On Deadline Day - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

So, we've made it to the end of yet another wild summer transfer window. Here's hoping that your favorite side made the additions that you hoped they would, or just as importantly, didn't subtract anyone of great importance without failing to find a proper replacement.

When it rains, it pours, eh!

Most parched Gooner hearts will welcome the flash flood of signings we've seen in the last two days. A striker, two creative players, a centre-back, and a left-back cover almost all requirements that have been floating around in fan conversations. Or one could say two international captains, a club captain, and a couple of seasoned pros tick some of the experience and leadership boxes that have been vacant.

Owen Hargreaves: Manchester United to Manchester City via Oblivion - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Owen Hargreaves is to join Manchester City in one of the most dramatic and sensational transfer deals of the summer after the ex-Manchester United player agreed to undertake a pay-as-you-play deal for the Champions League debutantes.

I have been gripped by the computer, radio and television for the last few hours. It is not normal behaviour and it is certainly not healthy to become so obsessed by football transfers. Honestly though, I just couldn't help myself, it was utterly compulsive stuff. It's not usual for Arsenal to leave things so late and then do so much business so late in the day.

Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Fail In Bold Meireles Bid - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With the summer transfer season nearing its end in less than 24 hours, you can expect plenty of wild speculation emanating from sources credible and not.

So then, while it's surprising to see former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves (remember him?

Was Luka Modric right to ask not to play? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The Guardian reported after Sunday's match against Manchester City that Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric asked manager Harry Redknapp not to play. Allegedly, the Croatian said his "head was not right", echoing Redknapp's own words on the player from only a week before.

10 Things We Learned From Manchester v North London and Premier League Week 3 - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

We're just three weeks into the new English Premier League season and we have already seen two of the greatest team performances of recent times, two of the worst team performances of recent times, and two clubs in crisis.

Transfer Rumors: Arsenal To Strengthen Back Line After United Rout - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

After one of the most horrific (you could also insert heinous, unsightly, abject, horrid, terrible, and so on and so on) defensive displays ever seen in the history of Arsenal Football Club, it would seem almost unfathomable that the

Arsenal After Brazilian Duo?

Wilson Palacios to Stoke City? Why Tottenham Should Not Sell Their Hidden Gem - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

If rumours are to be believed Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur have entered advanced talks about the transfer of Honduran international Wilson Palacios from White Hart Lane.

Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Preparing Final Modric Bid? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

As one would expect, the final Sunday before the end of the summer transfer window is rife with speculation from far and wide. Some of it will come to fruition, while a fair bit will crash and burn over the next few days.

Transfer Rumors: Arsenal To Sign South Korea Skipper - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Since signing from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2005, Park Ji-Sung has proven to be a great bargain for Manchester United. Unheralded as he may be in comparison to some of his teammates, Park has been an integral part of United's success over the last several seasons and is almost always one of the first names Sir Alex Ferguson pencils in on the teamsheet for crucial clashes.

Joey Barton: QPR Sign Player from Newcastle on Free Transfer - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Queens Park Rangers have pulled off something of a major coup after Joey Barton was snapped up on a free transfer from Newcastle United. The midfielder had had surprisingly announced the move on Twitter late on Wednesday night and now he looks set to make his debut for QPR on September 12, against his old team Newcastle.

Transfer Rumors: Barton Joins QPR - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

So, the Joey Barton era is over at Newcastle. It doesn't come as a surprise, but is it a real shame or the best thing for both parties? I'll settle for somewhere in the middle, as he was arguably Newcastle's most influential player, but the relationship between player and club had perhaps reached the point of no return.

Aquilani's departure epitomises Daglish's philosophy - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Alberto Aquilani's recent move to AC Milan stands as a visual representation of Kenny Daglish's football ideology. While Liverpool's recent treatment of Aquilani is at best confusing, and at worst troubling, it most likely typifies the philosophy of the pragmatic Scotsman who currently wears the crown at Anfield.

Samir Nasri Money Talks - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Samir Nasri's departure means Arsenal lose another world class player after their prolific captain Fabregas signed for Barcelona a week ago. However the difference is very clear. Fabregas left after serving the club for 8 long years and he stayed for just 3 years.

Transfer Rumors: One Final Chelsea Bid For Modric? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With Luka Modric not taking part tonight in Tottenham's Europa League playoff tie against Hearts, speculation of a big-money move to Chelsea is still alive and kicking. But will it come to fruition, or will Tottenham be able to keep Modric in North London?

Spanish international Juan Mata completed his transfer from Valencia CF to Chelsea FC on Wednesday. He becomes new Chelsea boss' Andre Villas-Boas' fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Oriol Romeu, Romelu Lukaku's and Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge. Mata signed a five-year contract with the Blues following a four year stint at [.

Spanish international Juan Mata completed his transfer from Valencia CF to Chelsea FC on Wednesday. He becomes new Chelsea boss' Andre Villas-Boas' fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Oriol Romeu, Romelu Lukaku's and Thibaut Courtois at Stamford Bridge. Mata signed a five-year contract with the Blues following a four year stint at [.

French international Samir Nasri joined fellow former Arsenal players Emmanuel Adebayor, Gaël Clichy and Kolo Touré on the books of big spenders Manchester City on Wednesday. The midfielder signs a four-year deal with City on the £24m move after a three year spell at Arsenal. Selected as French Ligue 1's Young Player of the Year during [.

Transfer Rumors: Mata & Nasri Sign On The Dotted Line - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With one more week left in the summer transfer window, there's still plenty of time to find and secure necessary reinforcements (or unnecessary, if you so choose). But at the same time, there needs to be a little haste in negotiations and decisions to prevent a deal going down to the wire, getting gazumped (word of the day!

Samuel Eto'o completes curious move to Russia - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Inter Milan have sold striker Samuel Eto'o to Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala for a fee of £21.8 million. Eto'o will become the highest paid footballer in the world at £17.9m per season. Makhachkala are attempting to become a Russian and European power by spending large amounts of cash on international stars.

Transfer Rumors: Nasri Is The Man For City - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

For much of the summer, Arsene Wenger had to field questions about the futures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, trying to ward off the speculation and likelihood that arguably Arsenal's two best players would be leaving the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Close On Special Juan - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

There's a little more than a week left in the summer transfer window, and as is the case every summer, there are a few unresolved situations heading into the homestretch.

We'll report the latest developments on those fronts in due time, as there is something new to report with two of the summer's longest-running remaining transfer sagas.

Arsenal slip again as Wenger obsesses over wantaway players - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

As Arsenal players struggled to convince Scousers that losing is part of being a trendy North Londoner this weekend, you'd be forgiven for asking exactly where all the adversity came from. A team carrying Robin Van Persie, Andrei Arshavin and Thomas Vermaelen shouldn't struggle very often, yet it couldn't pull away from a team containing Charlie Adam.

Arsenal slip again as Wenger obsesses over wantaway players - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

As Arsenal players struggled to convince Scousers that losing is part of being a trendy North Londoner this weekend, you'd be forgiven for asking exactly where all the adversity came from. A team carrying Robin Van Persie, Andrei Arshavin and Thomas Vermaelen shouldn't struggle very often, yet it couldn't pull away from a team containing Charlie Adam.