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Arsenal seem set to loan striker Jay Simpson to Norwich City after manager Arsene Wenger spoke of his desire to get the younger and less experienced players to get regular action, which is something many of them are unlikely to be able to accomplish in Arsenal's first team. If Simpson does make a move to Norwich it seems that Wenger will want guarantees that he is getting this regular playing experience. Derby County and West Bromwich have also expressed an interest in the ... Read More

Manchester City star Robinho has spoken about how City's past defeats are affecting their current performance in competitions despite talent within the team: “They have excellent players here, but what they lack is the mentality of champions," “At Real Madrid, I learned a will to win. Here, they have a good team, but they’re content with just finishing fifth or sixth. "For me, you can only be content when you’re champions. You can only be content with winning away. "You need to want to beat Chelsea at their ... Read More

23 year old Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski is said to be one of Mark Hughes' transfer targets for the January window after he has fallen out with the staff at Bayern. Hughes is expected to make a £12m bid for the striker. Bayern Munich president Franz Beckenbauer has stated that Podolski could move for the right bid, and given the interest in the player from Cologne and Roma, amongst others, it seems the financial powerhouse Manchester City would be most likely to get ... Read More

Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been forced to speak out in defence of player Cristiano Ronaldo after the much hyped Derby match, in which he recevied a red card for deliberately handballing. Despite, Ferguson's protestations, it might lead some to wonder whether Ronaldo is up to the task of pushing United forward for a title win given his individualistic style and failure to put side before self everytime as per Billy Bremner. After seeing the replays, Ferguson, however claims both that Ronaldo was ... Read More

Rumours are circulating that Manchester City are concerned there could be a fallout between manager Mark Hughes and £32.5million superstar Robinho, after Hughes fell out with Brazilian teammates Elano and Jo, which could create a damaging Hughes v Robinho rift. Although Robinho recently spoke of his intention to stay at City for the long term, the concern is not without cause, given that the Brazilian teammates have formed a community within the northwest and, as a result, to transfer Elano and Jo when ... Read More

Harry Redknapp will step up his bid for Richard Dunne with a £3million offer for the Manchester City defender. The Spurs boss believes Dunne, 29, could be sacrificed by City in their January shake-up - despite only signing a new fouryear deal in July. Dunne was pursued by Redknapp, then at Portsmouth, last summer - as well as his White Hart Lane predecessor Juande Ramos. And Redknapp is still keen to sign Dunne as he wants stronger back-up for Ledley King, who regularly misses games ... Read More

EVERTON have started moves to bring Lukas Podolski to Goodison Park. David Moyes has been monitoring Podolski’s situation since Euro 2008 amid whispers that he is unhappy at Bayern Munich. Podolski, 23, has confirmed he will be leaving the German giants by handing in a transfer request. That has alerted a string of Premier League clubs — but it is Everton who plan to be first out of the traps. Boss Moyes suggested last week that he will have little or no money to spend in ... Read More

ARSENE WENGER wants to add another ‘Young Gun’ to his youthful Arsenal side – flying Dutchman Eljero Elia. The 21-year-old, who can play as a winger or a striker, is in fine form for Steve McClaren’s FC Twente side. Elia is so desperate for a move to the Premier League he has already turned down a move to top Spanish outfit Valencia because his dream is ‘to play in England’. That has alerted a host of clubs including Manchester City, Everton, Blackburn and Hull. But ... Read More

Sir Alex Ferguson defended Cristiano Ronaldo over the red card incident that has soured the week in which his expected to be crowned European Footballer of the Year. Ronaldo seems certain to pick up the prestigious Ballon d'Or on Tuesday but will do so having been dismissed after picking up two bookings in Manchester United's 1-0 win over Manchester City at Eastlands. The Portugal winger had already been cautioned when he leapt for Wayne Rooney's corner midway through the second-half, then stuck his hands ... Read More

Brazilian star Robinho claims Chelsea messed up a potential switch from Real Madrid which instead saw him make a shock move to the north-west for a British record £32m ($A49.5m) at the end of the summer transfer window. Robinho also believes Manchester City can emulate neighbours Manchester United as the teams prepare to meet at Eastlands on Monday (AEDT). Robinho had been expected to move to Stamford Bridge but he claims they undermined the move by putting a picture of a shirt bearing his ... Read More

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be keeping a keen eye on Manchester City’s Shaun Wright- Phillips and may have to wait till the summer transfer window before the deal is done. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has always been a big fan of the English international winger and had also wanted to sign him at his former club, Portsmouth. However Redknapp failed to capture the player who made his way back to Manchester City from Chelsea in the summer. Nevertheless, if reports are to be believed, ... Read More

AC Milan forward Filippo Inzaghi does not expect to ever see team-mate Kaka lining up for a club in the Premier League, despite comments made by the Brazilian earlier this week. Kaka told Sky Sports News on Thursday he believed it would be "great" to "one day" play in England, and admitted having spoken to Brazil colleagues Robinho and Elano about Manchester City. However, Inzaghi told Sky Italia: "I can't see Kaka in any other jersey. He's loved by everyone and he adores the ... Read More