Benfica 21 year old striker Nelson Oliveira could be moved out on loan as the Eagles are said to be offering his services to French clubs Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne. The Portuguese U21 year old international is not currently getting much playing time at the Luz and with the signing of Djalo will have even less first team action.

Arsene Wenger is being linked with a move to take Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby to Arsenal. And there are even some suggestions that a deal has already been done for the German-born 21-year-old to join the Gunners in the summer. His contract in Germany ends next year.

A source with close ties to Arsenal has told Arsenalinsider that the transfer has already been agreed for the midfielder, whose Scouse father is a former Brit soldier based in Germany.

Everton Boss David Moyes has praised the maturity of Ireland U21 International Shane Duffy after his home Premier League debut at Goodison Park yesterday against Blackburn.
Speaking after the 1-1 draw Moyes said "Shane Duffy had a terrific game. He was arguably our best player today and he's a young boy; we just needed a lot more in every department.

There are reports this morning that Arsenal are one of a few teams (including Manchester United) that are watching the Italian U21 striker Insigne Lorenzo, who has been impressing watchers while on loan from the Serie A giants Napoli. Lorenzo scored 19 goals in just 31 games at Foggia last season, and has already scored [.

Manchester United and Ireland U21 international winger Robbie Brady will stay at Hull City until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old Dublin born player has scored one goal from 22 appearances since joining Hull on loan at the start of the season.
Tigers caretaker boss Nick Barmby said: "We've got a great platform for him to really kick on now.

Newcastle are being linked on this first day of the new year and the fist day of the January transfer with Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa Newcastle again linked with French U21 International This is not the first time we've been linked with the 22 year-old France Under-21 defender, so we're not sure [.

Swansea face a battle with Liverpool to sign teenage Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly reports the Daily Express.
The 19-year-old is attracting interest from a number of English clubs, with League One side Brentford having also made an offer for the talented youngster.
Reds boss Kenny Dalglish has been alerted to Donnelly's potential and is weighing up an attempt to entice him to Anfield when the transfer window reopens in January.

Norwich and Republic of Ireland U21 winger Anthony Pilkington has been linked with a shock move to Liverpool.
According to reports, Kenny Dalglish is monitoring him closely following some impressive displays for newly promoted Norwich this season thus far. The 23 year old has been tipped with being an outside inclusion for Giovanni Trappatoni's Euro 2012 squad despite not having played for Ireland.

Martin Kelly was on the mark again as England U21s lost 2-1 in Belgium on Monday night.
Liverpool's No.34, who also fired last week against Iceland, headed his country into a 14th minute lead, but the hosts stormed back to win the Euro 2013 qualifier with a stoppage time winner.
Kelly and U21 skipper Jordan Henderson played the full 90 minutes and Jon Flanagan was an unused substitute.

Vicente: From the Mestalla to Falmer
The year is 1997 and on England's South Coast, things are far from sunny, writes David Hartrick.
Brighton and Hove Albion are facing an uncertain future as the Goldstone Ground has been sold as a result of an asset strip from a board led by a man with little to no regard for the club.

There are a few infractions which earn automatic, walk-off-the-pitch-before-the-referee-even-reaches-for-his-pocket red cards. Pretty high up that list is the studs-on-face move. Somehow, Riku Riski of the Finland's u21 squad seems baffled by this decision, despite his 'tackle' making Nigel de Jong seems the posterchild for innocent stud placement.

The SPANISH FOOTBALL U-21 NATIONAL TEAM hosted ESTONIA tonight for a EURO U-21 classification match. The current European Champions defeated their guests 6 - 0 in a one way affair that gave Benfica forward RODRIGO a HAT-TRICK ( 4th , 7th & 45th min). The other goal scorers were ISCO in he 59th min, ALVARO VAZQUEZ in in the 90th min & SARABIA in extra time.

The list of candidates that will opt for this years "GOLDEN BOY AWARD" has been handed in with a clear SPANISH FOOTBALL flavour. The Award has a "peculiar" title but is no less prestigious as it its the equivalente to the "FIFA GOLDEN BALL AWARD", but in this case for Under-21 players. The Spanish National players are Thiago Alcantara, Muniain, Oriol, Alvaro Vazquez, Rodrigo, Sergio Canales &

There is an interesting rumour going around that Arsene Wenger is considering a move for the Welsh U21 defender Elliot Hewitt, who despite only being 17 years of age has already appeared with the older lads. Considering he has only made a few appearances for the League Two side Macclesfield Town, he has already been [.

Sylvain Marveaux is a very skilled Newcastle midfielder, who has finally got back to top fitness, after spending some time out of the game since last October, because of injuries. Sylvain Marveaux now in top condition at Newcastle When Newcastle signed Sylvain, from under the noses of Liverpool in mid-June, the 11 times capped French U21 International hadn't played football for almost nine months, following some injuries [.

Newcastle United full-back Davide Santon will lead out the Italian U21 side tomorrow night in a Euro 13 qualifying game against group leaders Turkey, at the Centro d'Italia, in Rieti, Italy. Davide Santon in action for Newcastle Reserves We knew when Newcastle were trailing the 20 year old dull back of Inter Milan in the summer that Italian club [.

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Czech Republic vs Spain 2011 Highlights 0-2 Goals Video Mata Alonso is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Czech Republic vs Spain 2011 Final score and result:- Czech Republic vs Spain 0-2 ( Mata, Alonso) Generali Arena, Prague- October 7, 2011- European qualifying First half goals from Mata and Xabi Alonso [.

European U-21 Football action tonight with Group qualifiers with the SPANISH U-21 FOOTBALL NATIONAL TEAM playing CROATIA away & winning 0 - 2. It is Spains third straight Group 5 victory that gives them 9 points & 9 goals.The qualifiers are for the 2013 European Championship Finals places & Spain is currently in a privileged position.

Sylvain Marveaux seems to be building up quite a reputation on Tyneside, for a player who has made just six appearances so far this season for the Newcastle first team. Sylvain Marveaux in action against Nottingham Forest But Newcastle have also only played nine games so far, and we expect as the season progresses that the French U21 International will play a bigger part in [.

Bolton Wanderers needed a break after their six defeats but once again Gary Cahill will be joining the England squad ahead of next Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier when England travel to Montenegro. If he takes his place in England's defence it will earn him his 6th cap.

Recently not only did Cahill play his part in two successive clean sheets for England he scored one of the three goals against Bulgaria.

Bolton Wanderers needed a break after their six defeats but once again Gary Cahill will be joining the England squad ahead of next Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier when England travel to Montenegro. If he takes his place in England's defence it will earn him his 6th cap.

Recently not only did Cahill play his part in two successive clean sheets for England he scored one of the three goals against Bulgaria.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you have no doubt heard of Jack Wilshere's latest news- he's a dad! Oh yeah, he got injured, or something.

First of all, congrats to the Wilshere's for one more person with Arsenal DNA making it to this world. While the fact that Nikola Tesla never got to reproduce but a teenage footballer did saddens me, it's always good to see one of our players get to experience such a happy day.

Scunthorpe United have extended the loan stay of Ireland U21 international Shane Duffy.
The Derry born centre-half has impressed during his month at Glanford Park and the Iron were keen to extend the deal.
Saturday's 2-1 victory over Yeovil Town was the 19-year-old's fourth appearance for United and Scunthorpe boss alan Knill has persuaded Premier League side Everton to allow him to remain on a month by month basis.

News today that Newcastle United are after Scottish midfielder Scott Allan. Scott Allan 19 year-old Scottish midfield play-maker The Scotland U21 International (2 caps) turns 20 at the end of November, and has only recently rejected a new contract offer from Dundee, and there is news today in the Daily Mail that Newcastle are interested in [.

Ireland U21 international Robbie Brady could have scored a hat-trick, but ended up without a goal to his name on Saturday, as Hull beat Portsmouth 1-0 at the KC Stadium.
The Manchester United on-loan winger was thwarted three times by Pompey keeper Jamie Ashdown, whose heroics were enough to limit the Tigers to just one goal, scored by the equally impressive Robert Koren early in the first-half.

Some of Newcastle player were in action yesterday for the second game of the International break. Davide Santon - captained Itakly's U21 side against Hungary Yohan Cabaye remained on the bench in France's win 2-1 win at Albania last Friday, but he starred for the French last night against Romania, before being withdrawn after 75 [.

Good night for the SPANISH FOOTBALL U-21 NATIONAL TEAM with a 2 - 0 victory against GEORGIA. If you can remember Spain defeated a few days back Georgia away 2 - 7. Here is a very brief summary. Sergio Canales The young SERGIO CANALES, the newly signed Valencia CF midfielder, starred with two goals in Spain's victory in the second qualifying match for Euro U- 21 Championships to be held in

Spain's got every right to feel a bit ull of itself these days, considering their trophy haul over the past few years at several levels. However, too much arrogance will send the football gods crashing down in a violent fury of humility and retribution.

Meet Inigo Martinez of the Spanish u21 armada.

By Alan Duffy

As he embarks on yet another loan move, this time to Championship giants West Ham United, Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury put on a superb Man of the Match display for Stuart Pearce's U21 side against Azerbaijan, netting two goals and providing a couple of assists as the young England side coasted to a 6-0 win.

Real Madrid have sent Pedro Leon and Fernando Gago out on loan to get some much needed playing time. Leon is joining Getafe while Fernando Gago has joined Roma.

Leon returns to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez just a year after he was sold to Real for a fee of around £9 million. A joint-statement between the two clubs reads:

"Real CF and Getafe CF have reached an agreement for the transfer of Pedro Leon.

Ireland U21 international Shane Duffy has secured a loan move to League one side Scunthorpe from Everton.
The 19-year-old Derry born defender is presently on international duty alongside fellow Scunthorpe centre-back Niall Canavan for the Ireland's U21 side who host Hungary tomorrow night in their opening 2013 UEFA qualifier, just three weeks after they produced a stunning comeback to defeat Austria 2-1 in a friendly at the same Sligo venue.

Transfer deadline day is just around the corner.

What Felix needs to know: all potential transfer targets need to be on the official DFL transfer list by 12pm tomorrow. All paperwork for the transfer needs to be send to the DFL headquarters by 6pm tomorrow.

Here is what Felix already got done since Saturday or is currently busy working on:

• Signed Rasmus Jönsson.

Bolton Wanderers remain keen to sign Liverpool forward David Ngog in a £3 million deal, according to reports.
The French forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield in the transfer window, with Kenny Dalglish thought to be weighing up his current attacking options.
Owen Coyle has remained coy over his interest in the 22-year-old, who moved to Liverpool from PSG in 2008, but admitted that his side could use more players for the advanced position.

Dundalk today today agreed the transfer of Ireland U21 international Daniel Kearns to English Championship club Peterborough United, subject to final details being completed in the coming days.
Belfast born Kearns, who was set for his 50th appearance for the club on Tuesday night, is expected to travel to England on Monday for a medical, with a deal set to go through once that and the other relevant paperwork is completed.

Skysports are reporting that Championship side Peterborough United have tabled a bid for Dundalk star Daniel Kearns.
The Belfast born Ireland U21 international has been earning rave reviews for the Airtricity Premier League outfit and a number of clubs have been keeping tabs on his progress
Championship outfit Peterborough have held a long-term interest in Kearns and they have now firmed up their interest with a six-figure offer for the exciting attacking midfielder.

Cardiff City Midfielder Peter Whittingham has backed young attacking midfielder Joe Mason to force his way into the Bluebirds' starting XI after his stunning display against Bristol City.
Mason's mix of direct running and vision inspired the home side to a 3-1 win after coming off the bench to replace the injured Aron Gunnarsson at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Just before Spain was busy being dispatched from their path along the impossible dream of winning the u19, u20 and u21 championships in the same summer, France was busy getting a lesson in late-game drama from Nigeria.

And then Gueida Fofana hit back with some drama and technique of his own, sending France on its way to a 3-2 victory in ET.

Liverpool ponder move for French U21 right back Loris Nery

Liverpool are considering a bid for French U21 international right back Loris Nery from St Etienne, who is well known by director of football Damien Comolli.

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Top young player Haris Vuckic has looked very good in pre-season for the Newcastle first team. Haris Vuckic so impressive at just 18 And it now looks like the Slovenian U21 International is ready and able to fight for a first team place at Newcastle in the coming season, and that would be a [...]

Stat Attack: Who's the best goalkeeper in Manchester? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With David De Gea's arrival, Manchester hosts two of the most promising young goalkeepers in European football today. And as Manchester City and Manchester United make their preparations for their first of several clashes this season (the 2011 Community Shield), De Gea looks certain to make his debut in the United goal.