And I'm not talking about Beckham's 2-year $15 million contract.

I'm talking about Omar Gonzalez. Last month Omar pulled out of the national team training camp for a very exciting loan move to Nurnberg. His very first day there he suffered a season ending injury at the hands well, feet of his USMNT teammate Timmy Chandler.

Fulham are on the verge of signing 19 year old Argentine Alfonso Penne from Italian club Torino. Penne, known as "The Fonz", will be out of contract in the summer and is keen to test himself in the Premier League.

Penne rose to prominence last year as a 18 year old at Torino, scoring 47 goals in 15 U16 games for Il Granata as an over-aged player playing under a false passport.

It's here. Transfer deadline day. We'll be updating this post throughout the day with all the latest transfer deals, rumours and humorous observations on Sky Sports News' coverage. Leave your own rumours and reactions in the comments section below. 2.29pm: Spurs have an £18m bid for Loic Remy rejected, according to Marseille's chairman.

Style maven Djibril Cisse famous for his hair landscaping, goatees, and tattoos returns

QPR created the most buzz this transfer window completing the transfer of Nancy's highly rated midfielder Samba Diakite for a reported £3.36m. They added Nedum Onuoha from City and Taye Taiwo on loan from Milan to bolster the defense.

Here we are on the verge of our 4th round FA Cup tie with Aston Villa, and yet I find myself still thinking about the substitution of Oxlade-Chamberlin in last weeks 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

With the way Wenger was talking it makes me wonder if he is getting his apologies, or should I say his press conference story ready should we lose today against Alex Mc Leish's Aston Villa.

Welp, it's done.

Baguettes & Brioche

After months of exile, Alex is once again on the verge of relevance. His protracted transfer saga has come to a close, with PSG concluding a deal to acquire the defender for 4 million quid. After turning down the chance to ply his trade at QPR, that massive club, he elected to reunite with former gaffer Carlo Ancelotti and take his talents to the Champs Elysses.

Giovani Dos Santos is no stranger to moving during the winter transfer window, but instead of what has happened in past years, he is on the verge of leaving club purgatory for good.

Forever glued to the bench at Tottenham, the 22-year-old Mexican star is on the verge of a full transfer to Spanish club Villarreal, according to reports from Europe.

Gareth Barry has acknowledged that Liverpool fans remain among the most influential supporters in English football but the Manchester City playmaker has also criticized them for verbally abusing him a few years ago.

Barry was touted as a replacement for Xabi Alonso and while the England international was even on the verge of signing for Rafa Benitez, he moved away from the protracted transfer proposition due to the impatience of Reds faithful.

The Hard Work Starts NowThe Red Bulls preseason got underway in earnest today at Montclair State University, as an expanded group of players reported to camp, including a massive 12-13 trialists. The size of the group is hardly surprising, considering the number of reserve and fringe players the club has shed since November.

Almost two years ago, Paraguayan forward Salvador Cabañas was months away from being a starting striker in the World Cup until he was left in a fight for his life after being the victim of a shooting at a Mexican bar.

Now he's on the verge of a stunning comeback to professional soccer.

Kenny Dalglish has today confirmed that Liverpool are on the verge of signing 19-year old Portuguese youngster Joao Carlos Teixeira.Speculation was rife about a deal yesterday but there was no official confirmation. In his weekly press conference a few minutes ago, Kenny was asked about Teixeira, and despite being his usual coy self, he confirmed that Liverpool were working on a deal: "I think

Kenny Dalglish has today confirmed that Liverpool are on the verge of signing 19-year old Portuguese youngster Joao Carlos Teixeira.Speculation was rife about a deal yesterday but there was no official confirmation. In his weekly press conference a few minutes ago, Kenny was asked about Teixeira, and despite being his usual coy self, he confirmed that Liverpool were working on a deal: "I think

Under-pressure Liverpool striker Andy Carroll admits that the return of skipper Steven Gerrard has boosted his hopes of performing more consistently for the Reds.

Carroll, who was signed for over £35 million from Newcastle United last January, has scored only four times in 25 appearances for the Merseyside outfit, leading to continuous criticism from both within and outside the club.

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As you may or may not know, 128-year old Blue Square Premier side Darlington FC have had to sack their management team and playing staff and are teetering on the verge of extinction after going into administration for the third time in less than a decade largely thanks to the utterly ridiculous £20-million, 25,000-seater 'Darlington Arena' stadium that former chairman and tax-dodger George Reynolds paid through the nose for a few years previous.

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From a best defender of the first decade of 21st century with New York, to suspension and unable to get a job to Seattle Sounder regular Parke is no on the verge of his dream

Liverpool is on the verge of signing a new striker, according to legendary goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.
Liverpool struggled to hit the net again this weekend with a 0-0 draw at home to Stoke and have scored just eight goals in their last nine Premier League games. With Luis Suarez suspended for eight games, strikers Dirk Kuyt and Andy Carroll have come under pressure to perform but Carroll has only scored twice this season, while Kuyt has yet to break his drought.

Liverpool is on the verge of signing a new striker, according to legendary goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.
Liverpool struggled to hit the net again this weekend with a 0-0 draw at home to Stoke and have scored just eight goals in their last nine Premier League games. With Luis Suarez suspended for eight games, strikers Dirk Kuyt and Andy Carroll have come under pressure to perform but Carroll has only scored twice this season, while Kuyt has yet to break his drought.

There are sources in France, including L' Equipe, that are insisting Lyon defender Aly Cissokho is on the verge of a move to Newcastle. Cissokho on his way to Newcastle? We don't think so Cissokho was left out of the Lyon squad yesterday when the side were beaten 1-0 at Montpellier, with the accompanying rumor that the 24 year-old left back was in fact was on [.

There are sources in France, including L' Equipe, that are insisting Lyon defender Aly Cissokho is on the verge of a move to Newcastle. Cissokho on his way to Newcastle? We don't think so Cissokho was left out of the Lyon squad yesterday when the side were beaten 1-0 at Montpellier, with the accompanying rumor that the 24 year-old left back was in fact was on [.

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is reportedly on the verge of a move to Everton after undergoing a medical at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

The Irish midfielder has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and was fined a week's wages last month after turning up for training worse for wear after a night out with team mates Jonny Evans and Wayne Rooney.

PSG is splashing some serious cash this transfer window. They are on the verge of signing Alexandre Pato for €35 million from Milan for a three year deal. Leonardo is also milking his popularity with Brazilian players to bring Kaka on board and is offering €25 million for the services of the Real midfielder.

A three-year deal Joao?"El MosQuito" will be buzzing around BMO Field for the foreseeable future as Toronto FC announced today that Joao Plata has signed a multi-year deal with the club. The dynamic yet diminutive Ecuadorian was often the only bright spark in a miserable first half of 2011 and his re-signing was considered as an off-season must in most supporters' eyes.

Freddy Adu spoke to Arch Bell of ESPN.com and, in a column published Monday, expressed an interest in returning to Europe immediately.

The money quote from Adu is here: "It would be an amazing opportunity to be able to stay here at Rayo [Vallecano]."

"I definitely miss playing in Europe," Adu continued, "I always said that when I went back to MLS, I wanted stability, and that I wouldn't go back until I could play for a top-five league.

The latest from the Carlos Tevez transfer saga reveals that the striker has reached an agreement with Italian giants AC Milan. According to Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani, an agreement between Tevez, City and Milan has already been reached.

Of course this only creates more controversy as Milan's city rivals Inter are also thought to be still interested in Tevez despite Milan's arrangement.

Oh dear. On the verge of Demba Ba's departure for the African Cup of Nations, Newcastle United striker, Demba Ba gave an interview for French sports radio station, RMC. When asked by the station if he could play for moneybags Paris St Germain, the Carlo Ancelotti managed Manchester City of France's Ligue Un, our goalscorer [.

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Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's impressive form which is seeing him lead the top scorer's list in the Spanish La Liga, it is looking very likely that Messi will win the FIFA Ballon d'Or for a 3rd consecutive year when the gala takes places on Monday.

Ronaldo's muted celebrations against Granada yesterday are fueling a lot of rumours that the Portuguese star could be on the verge of a break down especially with the constant comparisons to Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

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The New York Red Bulls have had an awfully quiet offseason, which has been used more to deflect rumors and links to star players as opposed to making improvements to a team that vastly underachieved by its own expectations in 2011.

Newcastle striker Demba Ba will not be replaced this is according to coach Alan Pardew. The Senegalese striker is set to join his national team for the month long Africa Cup Of Nations tournament that is scheduled to start on the 21st of this month.

Ba has been in scintillating form for the Magpies this season scoring 14 times in the league.

Frank Lampard will grab the headlines. Fernando Torres deserves to share in the spotlight. The maligned striker capped an excellent shift with one more killer pass, this time to Ashley Cole who went on to set up Super Frank for a trademark finish with only minutes to play. I don't want to wager on just how big this result could prove to be, but I reckon pretty damn in the grand scheme.

Gerard Houllier has managed some exceptional players during his career but in a recent interview, Liverpool's treble-winning boss reserved special praise for former Man United player David Beckham.Speaking to France Football, Houllier had nothing but good things to say about Beckham, who could be on the verge of a move to Paris St.

Why is the boss only interested in you and not me?

The Arsenal world has gone mad for Thierry Henry. No, it's not 2007. You don't have to put on your reading glasses, you read it correctly the first time. Arsene Wenger released this statement and debate rages on everywhere about it. When it comes to this man, the judgement can be clouded.

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Eddie Johnson's long wait to find a new club has come to an end.

The American forward has signed with Mexican club Puebla, where he will team with DaMarcus Beasley and play under former Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio.

Swansea to sign Rory Donnelly beating Liverpool and Everton

Swansea are on the verge of beating Premier League rivals Everton and Liverpool to the signing of Northern Irish youngster Rory Donnelly from Cliftonville.

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The Los Angeles Galaxy appear to be on the verge of losing one of the key pieces to their championship squad.

According to multiple reports out of Brazil, midfielder Juninho is signing a three-year contract with Sao Paulo and rejoining the club after two seasons on loan with the Galaxy.

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A day after locking up centerback Chad Marshall for the foreseeable future, the Columbus Crew may be on the verge of losing a key figure from its attack.

Winger Robbie Rogers is closing in on a deal with Leeds United, according to a report from England.

Kenny: I trust them implicitly

Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his unwavering belief that Liverpool's strikeforce are on the verge of a goal-fest.

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Later today, NCAA Tournament finalists UNC-Charlotte and North Carolina wil play for the prestigious College Cup. To give us a better glimpse of what occured during the tournament, Brian O'Connell caught up with Revsnet founder and college soccer expert Mike Marshall to discuss this weekend's slate of matches, as well as college soccer at large.

Liverpool continue to display green shoots of progress under Kenny Dalglish, and 9 months into the Scot's second coming Anfield his side look capable re-joining European football's elite for the first time since the 2009/10 season.
But frustratingly for the Anfield faithful, Liverpool have demonstrated something of a soft underbelly this season, dropping points against Swansea, Norwich and most recently Fulham as the lost ground to Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal in the race for a precious Champions League spot.

On Sunday night Toby and I took in Sutton United v Notts County in the FA Cup second round proper (a trip to Doncaster was on offer to the winners).

No giant killing here. County eventually sauntered to a routine victory, but there were alarms along the way, notably when Sutton were awarded then missed a penalty on the verge of half-time (shooooot!