Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has done it again. It would appear he has signed yet another terrific young talent in the shape of Carlos Vela. The 18-year old Mexican scored a hat-trick on his full debut tonight against Sheffield United in the League Cup third round.

Vela has spent three seasons on loan at Celta Vigo, Salamanca and Osasuna while the player waited to receive a work permit in the UK. Click to continue reading...

According to MLSR sources in South Africa, Pittsburgh based South African striker has signed with DC United.

Here is an excerpt:

The 28-year-old midfielder, who starred for Second Division Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the just-ended season, has secured a three-month loan deal with the Washington-based topflight side.

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Carlos Vela, Arsenal's Mexican strike sensation is raring to go for The Gunners after finally being given a work permit, Adam Khan-Patient. The 19-year-old joined the club in 2005 but has been on loan to Salamanca and Osasuna in recent times, to gain experience. The man hailed as the new Hugo Sanchez, comes back to England believing [. Click to continue reading...

With the sale of midfielder Maurice Edu still in holding over a work permit, Toronto FC is trying to figure out what to do with that $5 million transfer fee. Apparently they are looking to go green, as in installing natural grass at BMO Field. Mo Johnston, director of football for Toronto FC, said Tuesday he [. Click to continue reading...

TRADER MO HAS STRUCK AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!

Every year, you can always expect certain things to happen in the MLS

1. There is an Older European player who, underestimated the level of play in the MLS.

This year, we have had a number of examples to add to the growing list of euro washouts.

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Rangers have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Maurice Edu from MLS side Toronto FC for a fee of £2.6m ( $5m). The American international 22, has signed a five year contract, and the move will be completed as soon as the player receives a work permit. Edu becomes Walter Smith's third signing in the last [. Click to continue reading...

Something to read while you send a friend request to the oldest person on Facebook... New Bundesliga stars for a new Bundesliga season (Bild) Fabio Capello. In his pants. That'll teach him (Aston Villa Offside) Beginners guide to Celtic (Inside Left) David Bentley's 1940s haircut (A More Splendid Life) The Dutch need their own Messi (Netherlands WCB) The pros and cons [. Click to continue reading...

As the Premier League become more and more international (something I personally object to, but a reality nonetheless) the UK Home Office continues to subject potential transfers who are not holders of a European Union passport to a highly subjective standard for whether or not they will be granted a work permit in the [. Click to continue reading...