This week and continuing from the close of the summer transfer window Arsenal have been linked with many players, the majority being more young possible acquisitions. However today I have set out to attempt to reveal what players are realistic signings in January.

Eden Hazard

Hazard is an attacking midfielder currently playing for Lille in French Ligue 1.

Good times lay ahead, we know that anyway. But.... Good times could be 99% assured this season should we sign two players this January. I know it is a while off January at this time but I'm sure Wenger is already looking ahead so shy shouldn't we. I'm not gonna mention the papers because as soon as the window shuts they are looking for the next window moves, but anyway.

A lot of news agencies are reporting that Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled out any other signings prior to the close of the transfer window. That's not quite the case. In an interview with The Independent, Ferguson admitted that, after the Burnley match, he saw considerable problems with his United side.

I'm hearing the DCU will soon be signing DCU Academy keeper, Bill Hamid, to a contract. There is currently one open spot, but I have a feeling with N'Silu's recent performances, there could be two in the near future. David Habarugira from Feyenoord will most likely take one of the spots, and I imagine Hamid will take another.

Kolo Toure is having a medical in Manchester City hospital (excuse me if that is not the proper name) after pictures of him arriving were shown on Sky Sports news.

Skysports.com understands that Toure has agreed a four-year deal with the Eastlands club and his signing could be confirmed within the next 24 hours, or even today if the medical is swift.

RBR reports on the signing of Austrian Left Wing Prospect Ernst Obsters signing with the Red Bulls (and it isn't the Austrian team this time!). Though there are conflicting reports, he has actually signed on to the team, and is not on loan from RB Salzburg.

Obster has been linked to a move here sporadically since last year.

The Red Bulls announced yesterday the signing of Maccabi Haifa's centerback and former MetroStar sixth round draft pick, Leo Krupnik. Krupnik is coming off of a championship season with the Israeli side, and looks to apply the knowledge he has gathered overseas to the side that never gave him a shot years ago.

Yesterday Arsenal-highlights.co.uk broke the news that Adebayor is a target for Mark Hughes men; Man City, even though he has already signed many forwards already this summer, with Carlos Tevez expected to join today.

Man City fly out on Thursday to South Africa to start their pre-season tour and it is thought Mark Hughes wants Adeabyor signed up and with them.

Robin Van Persie turned down potential mega offers from Chelsea, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Juventus before signing his new four-year deal with Arsenal.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is a long-time admirer of the 25-year-old Dutch striker and a move to Arsenal's local rivals would have meant Van Persie did not need to uproot his family from their London home.

SBI reports Bouna Coundoul, a former starting keeper for the Rapids and keeper in Albany, has signed with the Red Bulls. Widely regarded as a promising prospect with excellent athleticism, the Senegalese native will join a team in desperate need of answers.

Of course, a goalkeeper will not be the offensive answer this team has been searching for, but Coundoul will be a steadying influence on a backline that has been hurting all year long.

Bréiner Bonilla of the Colombian second division has been reportedly signed by the Red Bulls, according to colombia.com. Bonilla (no relation to Bobby . . . I think) is a central defender, a position which currently has both starters out due to infractions.

Unfortunately, I do not keep up with the Colo 2nd division, so I have about as much insight on him as the next guy.

The Premier League is arguably the greatest league in the world today, with the ability to attract the best players from the continent.

But which transfers stand out as the most important signings with regards to their value for money and the success they have brought to the club.

10: Peter Schmeichel

Brondby to Man Utd, £500,000

Quite simply the Premier League's finest goalkeeper.

Dominic Oduro fell far short of expectations, and will now wake up tomorrow, once again a citizen of Texas. The Bulls have sent Oduro to Houston for a pair of draft picks. This will now ensure that the Bulls will have two first round picks heading into next season (just in time for Red Bull Arena!

The wait is over my friends. Alfredo Pacheco is officially a Red Bull as of today (as per ElSalvador.com), and will be made eligible for this Saturdays clash against Real Salt Lake.

Thank. Goodness.

The article sites that the ITC was received, and the Red Bulls immediately transferred the required 30k transfer fee to FAS (which should keep their directors happy .

So what is the best way to reward a player for a great game?

Cut him!

Alec Dufty, after being named Man of the Match right here on TORB, has been waived to make room for Alfredo Pacheco. Though he was still with the team as of yesterday, his days with the Bulls are numbered.

Today is a big international match day for CONCACAF, featuring some big clashes like USA v. TnT (Go Jozy!), Mexico v. Honduras and a Red Bull relevant clash, Costa Rica v. El Salvador. How is that relevant? Carlos Johnson may make an appearance against Alfredo Pacheco and his side. Click to continue reading...

It has been another quiet start to the week, as Red Bull fans continue to look over the mountain for a sign of reinforcement to arrive. Albert Celades, as reported yesterday, is on his way and is nearly a lock for Sunday's road clash against the dreaded Chicago Fire. But it will take more than one player to guide the Bulls through this muck. Click to continue reading...

Before we get into the status of Alfredo Pacheco and Albert Celades, I have to highlight this spectacular video. Pacheco has been an intergral part, not only in Salvadorean football, but for his club FAS in their domestic league; so much so that they gave him a going away party! Click to continue reading...

So how much longer can this pending Alfredo Pacheco VISA take to be issued? We now know that it may be a bit longer than an RBNY fan would want to know. Here is the deal:

The El Salvadorean National Team, headed by Coach Carlos De Los Cobos, have an extremely important World Cup Qualifier this Saturday against the mighty USA.

The Alfredo Pacheco signing is turning into this decades version of "What about Bob?"

Baby step to the contract. Baby step to the pen. Baby step put pen to paper. Baby step put pen down. Baby step talk about being a Red Bull and the honor it is to be representing your country in the United States league.

You know, with the walk through of Red Bull Arena and the signings this week (let alone the piles of papers growing on my desk), I have definitely missed some big stuff the past few days.

Here are some news tidbits that may have been lost in the cracks.

- We will lead off with the man whom the rest of the world feels invented MLS; David Beckham.

As you may have heard, Real Madrid and Barcelona veteran, Albert Celades, has signed on with Red Bull, continuing a massive makeover of the Bulls center back/central midfield look. Celades has spent his career as a defensive midfielder. The Bulls may look at him for both the CDM and CB roles.

La Prensa Grafica in El Salvadore reports National team defender Alfredo Pacheco has signed on with the Red Bulls, on a $30k transfer.

"El Chele" as he is known will be manning the left back position for the Bulls, a spot Osorio has been trying to fill for the better part of his two year reign.

Hey Guys and Gals,

Very little time on my hands, so lets get this show on the road. Plenty of good news around the Bulls, so lets dive right in, shall we?

- The Bulls are heading towards Argentina for training. Though there will be trialists there, it will only be a handful.

What a better way to cap off a great weekend than to come to your office, open your e-mail, and find out that the Captain has signed a big extension.

You heard right! The Bulls leading scorer, and MVP finalist, Juan Pablo Angel, has resigned with the team through 2011.

Take that David Beckham!

Two questions marks have lingered over Red Bulls training camp since its inception; what is the teams answer to the left side of the midfield, and where do they find leadership for the backlines. One of those questions may have already been answered.

Enter Khano Smith. The Bulls have traded for Smith, in exchange for allocation money.