I am reading all over the press and the net this morning that Sir Alex Ferguson is rumoured to be looking at Joe Cole as an ideal replacement for Ryan Giggs at United!.
Its no secret that Joe Cole's contract talks seem to of (according to the press anyway) hit a stumbling block on his reported wage demands to be on a par with the clubs second tier earners. Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world. According to them. They can base this on their glorious history, their relatively glorious recent one, and pretend all the stuff in the middle doesn't really matter.
Manchester United are also the biggest club in the world. According to them. They can base this on their slightly less glorious history, their slightly more glorious recent one, and pretend all the stuff in the middle doesn't really matter. Click to continue reading...

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Valencia needs to come together...right now.

When I said that Valencia had the easiest road to glory I didn't think that this road would "fork" this quickly.

A draw against Tenerife has put a stumbling block in Valencia's path towards catching Real Madrid and Barca on the La Liga table.

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Sunderland are set to step up attempts to sign Ryan Babel. Steve Bruce is keen to seal the deal before the close of the transfer window for the Liverpool miss-fit.
Babel is desperate to leave Anfield in search of regular playing time and revive his bid for a place in the Dutch squad for this summer's World Cup. Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger continues to make plans for potential Emirates additions.

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Today Arsenal are back in for the Milan striker.

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According to the Sunday People, Benitez is in negotiations with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger over the proposed transfer of the Dutch international, as he seeks to offload the 23-year-old.
Babel is already believed to have rejected moves to both Birmingham City and Sunderland but could be tempted by a transfer to Arsenal. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool are reportedly leading the way in a race to sign Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo.
The Marseille left back has been on the Premier League radar for some time after admitting his desire to play in the Premier League at the end of last season, and now Liverpool appear ready to make their move as other European clubs target the player. Click to continue reading...

According to The Times, Joe Cole's contract talks with Chelsea have hit a stumbling block over the player's wage demands.
As the England international's contract is poised to expire during the summer, there is a real possibility of the player leaving Stamford Bridge on a Bosman transfer. Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: According to Birmingham's official website, Birmingham have signed Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel for £3million. Michel signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the club.

January 10th, 2010 According to the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish expects the deal for Michel to be completed with the next two days.

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Sir Alex targets Real Madrid bench warmer who has what it takes to be an Old Trafford success.

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Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra is available in the January transfer window and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

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UPDATE: According to the Birmingham Mail, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish expects the deal for Michel to be completed with the next two days. He said,

"It's looking good in terms of signing Michel. Everything has been agreed, personal terms and a fee, subject to him passing a medical .

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Rafa Benitez has reiterated his desire not to sell Ryan Babel during the transfer window – as Liverpool's bid to land Maxi Rodriguez hit a slight stumbling block.
The Holland forward was the subject of £9m bid from Birmingham City this week that was hastily rebuffed by Benitez, who first stated his intention to keep Babel after the 1-1 FA Cup draw at Reading seven days ago. Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: According to Birmingham's official website, Birmingham boss Alex McLeish doesn't expect the deal for Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel to be completed before Saturday's match against Manchester United.

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Despite the well documented money problems, Liverpool are expected to sign a new striker during the transfer window.
And that could be good news for Tottenham - with Reds boss Rafa Benitez said to be interested in Roman Pavlyuchenko.
But Harry Redknapp can forget about recoup the transfer fee Spurs paid for the Russian - because the deal would quite possibly be a swap. Click to continue reading...

Rafa Benitez has revealed he is looking to boost his squad in the January transfer window.
The Liverpool boss is under serious pressure to finish in the top four and reclaim their place in the lucrative Champions League.
Aside from his star players Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, the Reds have been short on attacking power this season and they are likely to pursue reinforcements up front. Click to continue reading...

The January sales. No sooner is Christmas over and the presents unwrapped than people are off out shopping for bargains in the winter sales. The same applies to football. With the 2010 World Cup but a few months away, the upcoming January transfer window is the last available chance for players out of favour at their current clubs to secure a move and revive their dreams of a trip to South Africa. Click to continue reading...

The fears of many Toronto FC supporters were eased today as reports then confirmation arrived announcing that the Toronto Argonauts can and will not move to BMO Field in 2010. What started out as loud whispers from the CFL Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas was later confirmed by the Argos themselves. Click to continue reading...

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The morning after the night before. Time seemed to be passing slower than normal. I kept looking at the clock on the bottom right hand corner of my screen. It was almost 11am. 'What's bloody taking them so long?' I pondered. My Microsoft Outlook was in a state of constant refreshment.

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Gunners target wants Emirates move.

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Turkish winger Arda Turan wants to join Arsenal, according to his agent.

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Ferguson makes transfer plans to strengthen squad and plan for the future.

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The Slovakian international Marek Hamsik's parents might not be able to spell "Mark" very well, but that hasn't stopped their offspring becoming a £25m target for Manchester United, according to the Telegraph.

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Wenger wants England International.

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Failing that, the new new Henry would be Gabriel Agbonlahor, the £17m-rated Aston Villa speed-merchant for whom Wenger may move in the summer if he manages to remain consistent.

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Andrea on his way back home.

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Andrea Dossena appears to be edging closer to a move to Napoli after his agent suggested that Liverpool should sell in January.

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Andrea Dossena appears to be edging closer to a move to Napoli after his agent suggested that Liverpool should sell in January.
The Italy defender was close to a switch to Stadio San Paolo in the summer, but the deal broke down amidst suggestions that personal terms could not be agreed. Click to continue reading...

by CARL ELDRIDGE Congratulations to Rob Shepherd for today's most fanciful tale suggesting that Arsene Wenger will leave the Arsenal for Real Madrid if Alisher Usmanov takes over at the Emirates.

In the News of the World he 'reports':  I understand Wenger has made it plain to the Gunners board he will not work under Usmanov and would move to Real Madrid instead.

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Make no mistake - Mo Johnston needs to make more than a few good player acquisitions this winter in order to improve TFC. However, the decision that will have the deepest impact on The Reds will be who Johnston hires to manage the team. There are high expectations from the supporters but betting on a big name may not be smart. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool flop Andrea Dossena is set to end his Liverpool nightmare by securing a January loan switch to Napoli.
Dossena, 28, is one of under-fire Reds boss Rafa Benitez's worst signings and has failed to convince the Spaniard he deserves a first-team berth.
The Italian cost £7 million when he joined from Udinese in the summer of 2008. Click to continue reading...

It's only 8 games into the new league campaign but it's already been a rollercoaster of emotions for Liverpool fans. New Liverpool-Kop writer JODY DANIELS takes a look at the highs and lows of the season so far.
LAST SEASON: 38 Games, 25 Wins, 2 losses, and a club record haul of 86 points, resulting in the tightest English Premier League race for years. Click to continue reading...

January move unlikely, free transfer in the summer a sure thing?

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Bordeaux have ruled out in-demand striker Marouane Chamakh leaving in January.

The French-born Morocco international was linked with Arsenal and West Ham in the summer, but a move failed to materialise.

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A statement issued by Newcastle United yesterday to a local newspaper confirmed that they had accepted a bid of 100 million pounds (and meeting Mike Ashley's asking price).

The sale, dragging on for almost five months, could soon reach a conclusion with the deal said to be at the 'Sale and Purchase' stage.

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The Aussie is beginning to make Gareth Barry and Jermaine Pennant look good!

Lucas Neill's search for a new club after parting ways with West Ham United has hit yet another stumbling block, with reports that Spanish club Real Zaragoza are unwilling to meet his wage demands.

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by CARL ELDRIDGE Arsene Wenger is anything but impetuous. So can someone explain why today's papers are suggesting that the Gunners chief is ready to renew his interest in Saint-Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi?

The argument is that because Cesc Fabregas has a hamstring injury, AW has realised just how short he is of players who could be considered suitable replacements and so has put Matuidi back on his radar.

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A player too good to ignore?

Three games in and three wins collected, what a turnaround. From having their worst start to a league campaign in nearly a century last term to this year and the best season opening since the double winning year, Harry is working his magic, but if he could add one more player to his impressive squad who could really make a difference then I think this is the guy he should pursue most vehemently.

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Liverpool are lining up a £15 million bid for West Ham and England centre back Matthew Upson.

The 30-year-old was expected to be the subject of a £12 million bid from Aston Villa, but now it appears the Anfield club are keen to add the services of Upson.

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Aston Villa fans had been worried by the lack of the transfer activity at the club this summer, having already stayed without Gareth Barry, but they will definitely be pleased with the latest developments. Villa have won the race for one of the hottest prospects in England, Fabian Delph, and the 19-year-old can prove to be a real bargain for £6 million the club paid for him.

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Once again Jose Mourinho has stated his ambition to manage Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson finally relinquishes the reins.

"I would consider going to Manchester United but United have to consider if they want me to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson" the self proclaimed "Special One" said.

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Real Madrid have confirmed on their official website that they have reached an agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Alvaro Arbeloa.
The full-back will sign a five-year contract after successfully passing his medicals on Wednesday.
Dr. Carlos Diez, who administered the examinations which included blood and urine tests as well as electrocardiogram, radiology and musculoskeletal scans, said, "He's been subjected to a standard examination. Click to continue reading...

Kolo Toure has signed a four-year deal at Manchester City for a fee reported to be in the region of £16million, Sky Sports News understands.

The former Arsenal defender agreed personal terms at Eastlands earlier on Wednesday and successfully passed a medical later in the day.

A severance package, which was thought to be a stumbling block, for Toure has now been agreed with the Gunners and the Ivory Coast star has completed his move.

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So far this summer, much has been made of Alonso's will he/won't he transfer to Real Madrid. It's rather like Dawson's Creek but for people who have already lost their virginity and moved past alcopops. However, I think what is just as important but is being somewhat overlooked is Liverpool's striking options.

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Andrea Dossena's agent says the Liverpool FC defender is keen to sign for Napoli and that the two clubs are in negotiations.
Dossena only moved to Anfield last season from Udinese but has failed to settle in and is likely to find himself even more surplus to requirements following the arrival of Glen Johnson on Merseyside. Click to continue reading...

Patrick Viera. This has got the feeling of quite a contentious issue.
Harry's keen. And he's not afraid to say it either. Looking at it from a purely footballing perspective, one can understand why. Being 33, it would be polite to say Viera is in the autumn of his career. But despite his advancing years, he's still turning out all action performances for Inter. Click to continue reading...