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Arsenal Football Club are said to be interested in Stephen Ireland. Arsene Wenger accepts he needs to bolster his Gunners midfield during the January transfer window, more so now that Cesc Fabregas faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Everton have wasted no time in telling the Frenchman to forget any interest he may have in Mikel Arteta, and reports in the News of the World claim Ireland has emerged as a top target. The Manchester City playmaker is a genuine contender for Player of ... Read More

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has signaled his intent to leave the Riverside Stadium by handing in a written transfer request. The 24-year-old, who has 21 England caps, signed a new five-year deal in February 2008 but is rumored to have become increasingly unsettled recently. Tottenham had a reported bid of £6m rejected by Middlesbrough last week. Manager Gareth Southgate has repeatedly stressed that local boy Downing would not be sold. And chairman Steve Gibson added that no senior player would be leaving in the January transfer ... Read More

Lukas Podolski has confirmed that both Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in signing him. Speaking to German magazine Bunte, the 23 year old has revealed that as well as interest from England, Italian giants Roma and a host of clubs within the Bundesliga want him. "I need to play, I cannot continue to sit on the bench. I'm just not happy in Munich anymore," Podolski confirmed. "I think it is time for me to leave Bayern so that I can do my job, which ... Read More

Arsene Wenger has put 21-year-old Sevilla defender Federico Fazio on his January transfer wish-list. The Arsenal boss has made strengthening his central defence a priority, especially as the long-term future of William Gallas at the club is in doubt after his outburst against his team-mates. Wenger has got his scouts scouring Europe for potential centre-half purchases - and they are looking seriously at the young Argentinian. Fazio has one full cap for his country and is known to be a no-nonsense defender who is strong ... Read More

Quotes have surfaced on Goal.com suggesting Alonso's time at Liverpool may be coming to an end. The midfielder, valued at £14m, says he is still attracted to a position at Juventus: "to be totally honest, the attraction on my part has remained intact. I like that way they [Juve] have been building. I like the directors and everything else there.” “Juventus is Juventus and they are the most important club in Italy but as a player, you can never be disappointed at Liverpool,” Alonso ... Read More

After a very unusually quite Summer in the Transfer Market by European Champions Manchester United, the speculation has finally started flowing in. Or maybe Sir Alex Ferguson has actually upped his efforts in pursuit of a Lethal finisher. Leading Newspapers had reported that Manchester United had completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspurs Bulgarian striker Dimitiar Berbatov. But just a day later the same Tabloids reported that this information was untrue and has infuriated Tottenham officials. Who in returned increased the price for the ... Read More

The recent £20m bid for Valencia winger David Silva from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson came as a shock to many. As untill then only Liverpool were in the running for the players signature. The sudden interest in the player from a club which has more the ample talent in the wings was not only sudden but shocking. Why would a club with players like Nani, Ronaldo, Park & Giggs want to add yet another winger to the squad? As the newspapers speculated ... Read More

Yesterday newspaper all across UK including the Daily Mail circulated the news of Berbatov having finally completed his much awaited move to Manchester United. But Tottenham Hotspurs representatives has rubbished any such claims saying there is no understanding between the parties and the deal is nowhere near to completion. Further the circulation of the so called false news by leading newspapers, celebrations in manchester united forum over the capture of Dimitiar Berbatov has infuriated the strikers present employers who have thus upped the asking ... Read More

Ian Ladyman from the Daily Mail has reported the breaking news that Manchester United have finally completed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur's Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov. The prolific striker who is expected to agree personal terms within 48 hours will seal his £25million move to Manchester United. Sports mail understands that the much awaited Old Trafford signing is expected at United's Carrington training center after given permission by his employers to talk to the European Champions. The 27-year-old will be offered a four-year deal worth ... Read More

Croatian player Dario Simic has bid goodbye to Ac Milan after 6 seasons and has moved on to French side AS Monaco. The final paper work is to be completed tomorrow with the player agreeing terms over a Two-Year contract. The departure of Simic has not come as a surprise to many as the player was already transfer listed. And a move was always going to finalize sooner than later. The move was driven by the desire and interest to play more regular football from ... Read More

Spanish Newspaper Marca has reported that the intentions of Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson is to not just retain Cristiano Ronaldo for just another season but to bind him to a bigger, better & longer contract exceeding the already 4 years, as soon as possible. Even after confidently declaring that the Portuguese star will see out his 4 year contract at Manchester United. Boss Ferguson wants more and already sees a possibility renewing his starts contract for a few more years. “The ... Read More

According to Spanish Sports Newspaper Marca, Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster wants to sign a striker at all costs before the start of the new season. And the coach has not hesitated in letting this be known to he Sports Directorate and President Ramon Calderon. The German tactician has clearly stated that regardless of what happens with the Cristiano or Robinho saga he wants a new number 9 in his squad to allow a bit of breathing space to Van Nistelrooy and Raul. Higuaín will ... Read More