Pálsson (#44): The Newest VikingThe New York Red Bulls made the signing of Icelandic international Victor Pálsson official today, confirming the player's recent comments on his Twitter account that he had put pen to paper on a two year agreement. Pálsson, a rangy, physical player a bit in the style of Tony Tchani, joins a crowd of holding midfielders that includes Rafa Marquez and Teemu Tainio.

So transfer deadline day came and went without much fuss. Over on the live blog we had an influx of Matthews, Willem Dafoe scoring against Sp*rs, rapping Clint Dempsey, Andrei Arshavin as Rita Hayworth and then ... a signing!

Young Germanian Thomas Eisfeld (wonderfully captured here by @gooner_nate) put pen to paper on a four year deal.

I suppose we always knew it would happen someday, but I never could have thought that I would ever see the day where it would actually happen, as such. It was in the wee hours of the 24th day of January, in the year 2012, that Italian international (You will never know the limitless pleasure I derive from calling Him that) Amauri put pen to paper on his transfer from Inte.

Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie believes that club legend Thierry Henry's decision to join his beloved club for a second time shows how brave he is.

The Frenchman recently put pen to paper on a short term loan deal with the Gunners and scored the winner in the 1-0 FA Cup defeat of Leeds United on his second debut at the Emirates.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has signed a contract extension and set his sights on a bright future for the club he loves.
Gerrard has spent his entire career with the Reds and has now put pen to paper on a new deal that commits him to staying at Anfield long-term.
The news comes less than 24 hours after the midfielder helped Liverpool take a 1-0 lead over Manchester City in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish feels captain Steven Gerrard fully deserved to be rewarded with a new long-term deal at Anfield.
The England international put pen to paper on a contract extension on Merseyside on Thursday, the terms of which were not disclosed by the club.
The 31-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the Reds, finalized the deal less than 24 hours after scoring the only goal in their 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first leg victory at Manchester City.

It's official, Thierry Henry is back with the Gunners. The 34 year old put pen to paper and signed a 2 month load deal with Arsenal that will see him make a sensational come back to the club that launched him to super stardom.

Even more interesting is the fact that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has included him in his squad that will face AC Milan in the Champions League knock out stages.

The future remains bright for an up-and-coming U.S.-eligible defender.

Danny Potts, 17, put pen to paper Friday on a two-and-a-half year deal that will keep him at West Ham through the 2013-2014 season. Potts, whose father was born in the United States and played for West Ham, is eligible to play for both England and the United States.

After having a relatively quiet couple of weeks, Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is making headlines once again for a bust up with team mate Micah richards during the team's training session on Thursday.

This comes at a time when the club is preparing to face Arsenal on Sunday in a must win fixture if they want to continue leading the table.

Gaston Ramirez is set to be the subject of bids from both Liverpool and Juventus when the January transfer window opens.
The Uruguayan playmaker has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in Italy, thanks to his impressive form since joining Bologna from Penarol in 2010.
It was thought Juventus would land the 21-year-old at the end of the season, but reports in Italy have suggested the situation has changed.

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Former Arsenal captain and long-time fan favorite Cesc Fabregas issued a statement of caution to current captain Robin van Persie.

Van Persie, now 28, has 18 months left on his current contract with the London club, but hasn't seemed to be in a rush to put pen to paper.

Just days after Neymar put pen to paper and signed a new improved contract that will see him stay with Brazilian club Santos until 2014, club President Luis Alvaro Ribiero has spoken out on Spanish club Real Madrid's aim to sign the teen sensation.

Ribiero who did not have any kind words for the European power house slammed the club's behaviour labeling it lamentable and arrogant.

Chelsea attacker Salomon Kalou is refusing to put pen to paper on a new deal as he contemplates his options and tries to decide whether to leave in order to get regular first team football.
The Evening Standard suggests that Kalou is currently weighing up his options after a number of Premier League clubs were linked with the Ivory Coast international.

Inter Milan poised to swoop for Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie. Or how about Borussia Dortmund midfielder Kevin Grosskreutz admitting he is interested in a move to Gunners?

These are two of the offerings within the nation's sports pages this morning in a week that will drag out the merest rumour of a yarn to fill the papers in the absense of domestic football and the stories to meet our thirst for knowledge.

Listen up everyone, it's story time with Zlatan! Image via Reuters/Vasily Fedosenko.

Zlatan and Pepe are about to unleash their inner Shakespeares, Kickettes.

It seems like Zlatan has all sort of secrets & gossip hidden under that hideous ponytail. His autobiography, which will be released in Sweden and Italy in two week's time, already has people talking after a few choice outlets were given an advance copy.

Arsene Wenger is confident that club captain Robin van Persie will sign a new deal at the club.

The Dutchman, who has been sensational for The Gunners so far this season, has just 18 months left on his current contract. Despite last summer's high-profile departures of Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas, Wenger is sure the 28-year old will put pen to paper.

By CALEB SONNELAND

It seems there is a little bit of silver lining for Manchester United fans following their club's 1-6 defeat to local rivals Manchester City — Javier Hernandez is at Old Trafford to stay.

Just a day after getting thrashed by the Blues, Mexican striker Chicharito put pen to paper on a five-year United contract which runs until 2016.

Chelsea romped to a 5-0 thrashing of Belgium side Genk in a Champions League match that saw them move top of Group E on 7 points 1 more than Leverkusen who were 2-1 winners at home to Valencia.

However, the story making headlines is Spanish striker Fernando Toress brace. In what looks to be the Spaniard's slow climb back to his once phenomenal form, a lot of questions are being asked as to whether this could be the year the Blues break the jinx and win their maiden European title.

Thomas Vermaelen has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal believed to be four years. It is brilliant news for all Gooners after so much talk of players wanting to leave in the summer and the eventual departure of both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.

TV5, who is said to be close to full fitness said: "I am really happy to have signed a new contract with Arsenal.

Get well soon FS!

The Saturdays' singer has been MIA for a hot 10 minutes and although we weren't initially scrambling to conjure up comical falsehoods as explanation for her lack of casual street strutting, our interests are definitely piqued now that we're learning more about her current hospital stay.

In the news yesterday, Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez put pen to paper on a 5-year deal with Manchester United. This was after an supposed explosion of reports in the press linking him to Real Madrid. . I absolutely hate it when agents use Real Madrid to spook clubs into signing their players into big money contracts.

Luca Modric is set to become Tottenham's highest earning player if he puts pen to paper in a new and improved contract that will see him stay at White Hart Lane until 2017.

Word doing the rounds claim that Tottenham are willing to make the Croat an offer he simply cannot refuse. According to Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, the club opened talks with Modric two weeks ago to try and entice the 26 year old to remain at White Hart Lane.

Back in April 2005, who would have one day predicted we would be talking about Rio Ferdinand playing in his tenth season at Manchester United. Less than three years after joining the club, the then 26-year-old defender was spotted with in restaurants with Chelsea chief executive, Peter Kenyon, on two occasions that month.

Denis Doyle/Getty Images(Bleacher Report) Today saw Luis Suarez's international teammate, Diego Forlan, put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Inter Milan. His move from Atletico Madrid puts him in position to try and fill the boots of Russia-bound Samuel Eto'o, who left the club just last week for Anzhi Makhachkala.

By FRANCO PANIZO

Jonathan Spector picked up an ankle injury over the weekend, but that won't stop him from attending the U.S. men's national team camp this week.

Spector is set to join head coach Jurgen Klinsmann and the rest of the U.S. team in South Florida on Monday as it gets ready to prepare for its Saturday friendly against Honduras, a source told SBI.

Reports this morning confirm that Chelsea have secured the signature of the Somali-born Scottish starlet. More after the jump:

Catch Me If You Can

News this morning stateside confirms that Chelsea have secured the services of long-running youth target Islam Feruz.

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It was on again off again in the days leading up to the end of the window, but as the clock ticked down it was nearly as poor a secret as Sebastian Coates' arrival: Craig Bellamy was returning to Liverpool on a free from Manchester City. It's official now, with the player passing his medical and putting pen to paper on a two year deal that will see him back at the club he left in controversial fashion and still in his familiar number 39 shirt.

Three exclusive Coates videos

Uruguay international Sebastian Coates put pen to paper on his Liverpool deal at Melwood last night and we were there every step of the way.

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Photos: Coates signs for LFC

Sebastian Coates put pen to paper on his Liverpool contract at Melwood on Tuesday night and our photographer was there to get these great snaps.

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Coates Granted Preliminary Work Permit

Sebastian Coates has been granted a prelininary work permit to allow him to complete his move to Liverpool today, it is understood. The Uruguay international was convinced to come to Anfield by his compatriot, Luis Suarez. A preliminary permit is quick to obtain and allows the holder to work within the respective country for no longer than 12 months.

Coates Signing Imminent as Medical Completed

Sebastian Coates will sign for Liverpool imminently after passing a medical at Melwood earlier this week. The Uruguay international rebuffed interest from Atletico Madrid to link up with Luis Suarez at Anfield. Coates is currently awaiting a work permit before he can put pen to paper on a long-term deal with the Reds.

Atletico Fail in Late Coates Approach

Atletico Madrid have made a late move to sign Sebastian Coates, despite the player being on the verge of joining Liverpool. The 20-year-old remains free to talk to other suitors, but will rebuff interest from La Liga to complete his Anfield move in the coming days.

Sammy Ochoa, the former U.S. Under-20 forward, is set to return from Mexico to the U.S. - and could join Chivas USA, 100 Percent Soccer has learned.

Chivas USA remain atop the MLS allocation order and the 24-year-old who is from the Los Angeles area and living in Corona would seem the type of young Latino player that should form the backbone of the club.

Most of us have been expecting this announcement for a while, and it finally came through today on the club's official website. In recent days, however, there was talk that Nasri might play against Udinese, which would leave him ineligible to play in the Champions League for Man City at a later date.

Romelu Lukaku arrived into London this morning off the Eurostar and was driven straight to our Cobham training ground to have his medical. If as expected all goes well, he will put pen to paper on a deal believed to be for five years with the fee believed to be an initial £13m plus add ons that could rise to around £19m.

Swansea may be bracing themselves for a shock bid from Liverpool for Nathan Dyer, after clinching the signing of Wayne Routledge.
It's been suggested that the Swans have moved to secure the signature of another winger as they fear losing Dyer due to a dispute over a new contract.
Routledge, who has just the Premier League new boys from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee, certainly shares many qualities with his fellow wide man, but manager Brendan Rodgers would ideally like to have both players in the same team.

Jonathan Spector penned a two-year deal with Championship side Birmingham City yesterday, his fourth English team.With only three days to go before the Blues' season begins, the Illisnoisan put pen to paper on his free transfer.The 25 year-old US international will be now be hastily leaving his London Docklands pad after seven years playing for Charlton and then West Ham, for pastures new in

It has been confirmed today that Antonio Valencia has put pen to paper on a new four year deal with the club.

"Valencia Signs Four Year Deal" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Tye with his spiffy new shirt

Bolton's third or fourth signing this offseason (depending on which member of Meagles put pen to paper first) is Tyrone Mears. It's now officially official that Chris Eagles and Tyrone Mears have signed for Bolton Wanderers in a deal worth around £2.75 million for the pair.