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Liverpool Round-Up, French Top Scorer to Join, Lucas Out, Everton Groundshare & Reina Call for Patience

It’s been a busy day for Liverpool news wise with the club linked with a number of potentinal January moves as well as a number of departures. The poor start to the season has led to much criticism of the … Continue reading →

Van der Vaart: Spurs Own Answer to Fabregas, Lampard & Gerrard

Tottenham fans must be overjoyed with what they’ve seen of Rafael Van der Vaart so far in his displays at West Brom and Werder Bremen. The £8m signing has shown glimpses of his obvious talent despite an obvious lack of … Continue reading →

Alan Hansen’s Premier League Preview: Blackburn v Arsenal

Arsenal took Blackpool apart last Saturday at the Emirates Stadium but they face a real test of their title credentials at Ewood Park this weekend. The Seasiders were ruthlessly dismantled at times but Arsene Wenger’s team will find that Blackburn … Continue reading →

Alan Hansen’s Premier League Preview: Tottenham v Wigan

Harry Redknapp’s team finally qualified for the group stages of the Champions League on Wednesday with a thumping 4-0 win over Young Boys. The season has started very brightly for Tottenham and it looks set to improve as next up … Continue reading →

Alan Hansen’s Premier League Preview: Arsenal v Blackpool

Blackpool’s fairytale story continued on the opening day of the 2010/11 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win at the DW Stadium. In all honesty Ian Holloway’s team should have won by even more as they created chance after chance. However, … Continue reading →

Alan Hansen’s Premier League Preview: Stoke v Tottenham

Tottenham endured a miserable performance over in Berne in midweek which was in complete contrast to their opening day display against Manchester City which they really should have won. Next up they face a Stoke team smarting from their defeat … Continue reading →

Flamini: Former Gunner to Replace Mascherano at Anfield?

Reports in both France and Italy today claim that Liverpool have made an offer to sign AC Milan’s disgruntled former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini. The 26-year-old has endured a disappointing time in Italy since moving on a free transfer in … Continue reading →

Aiden McGeady: Celtic Winger In, Milner Out at Aston Villa

Martin O’Neill has strongly hinted that he is interested in bringing in his former Celtic player Aiden McGeady this summer. The Aston Villa manager is set to lose James Milner to Manchester City in a reported £24m deal and is … Continue reading →

Matias Defederico: The ‘New Messi’ on West Ham & Sunderland Hitlist

West Ham and Sunderland are reportedly preparing bids for the Argentinian starlet Matias Defederico who has been labelled the ‘new Lionel Messi’ in his homeland after a starring role in Huracan’s surprise Clausura league title win in 2009. The starlet … Continue reading →

Hernanes: Liverpool & Man United Chase Dazzling £8.4M Brazilian Playmaker

Interest is mounting for Brazilian hot property Hernanes who is strongly linked with a move to Italy but has also attracted the interest of a number of Premier League sides. Liverpool are the latest club to be linked with the … Continue reading →

Asamoah Gyan: Spurs in Chase with Two Clubs for African Sensation

Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan enjoyed an excellent World Cup after playing a big role in his nation’s march into the quarter-finals. Unfortunately for him, he will forever be remembered for his missed penalty against Uruguay. However, that has not stopped … Continue reading →

Taye Taiwo: African Powerhouse to Force Move to Spurs or Liverpool?

Despite comments from Marseille coach Didier Deschamps it would seem that Taye Taiwo is still pursuing a move away with Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp and Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson in hot pursuit. The powerful left-back is determined to leave and … Continue reading →

Mathieu Flamini: Newcastle & Villa Chase £5M Former Gunner

Reports in both France and Italy today claim that Aston Villa and Newcastle have made offers to sign AC Milan’s disgruntled former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini. The 26-year-old has endured a disappointing time in Italy since moving on a free … Continue reading →

Mario Balotelli: United v City for £25M Inter Teenage Striking Sensation

Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly leading a host of clubs in the chase for one of Serie A’s young sensations, the 19-year-old Inter striker Mario Balotelli. West Ham were strongly linked with a loan move last season when … Continue reading →

Giovinco: Gunners Turn to Dazzling ‘Atomic Ant’ After Cole Deal Collapses

Arsenal have been alerted to news in Italy suggesting Italian starlet Sebastian Giovinco is ready to leave Juventus after yet another frustrating season. The diminutive star was the shining light of the Azzuri’s U21 side’s failed bid to win the … Continue reading →