Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is ready to answer an SOS from crisis club Valencia.
Mourinho has asked for a few days to think over the offer, which was communicated to him yesterday, says The Sun.
Inter are reportedly interested in making a move for Tottenham Hotspur’s midfield prodigy Aaron Lennon according to the latest reports from Italy. It has been suggested that the Nerazzurri president Massimo Moratti wants the England international to arrive at the San Siro straight away.
Maceij Zurawski is close to being snapped up by a MLS team. And it's not by LA Galaxy. Reports out of Poland, is mentioning the fact that Columbus Crew is closing on a deal for him.
Several media outlets out of Los Angeles, is reporting that the Galaxy will unveil 2 or 3 players in the coming weeks. Celestine Babayaro and several unnamed dutch players are rumored around Home Depot Center.
Manchester City have now enquired about the CSKA Moscow three-headed attack monster of Daniel Carvalho, Jo and Wagner Love, but the Russians don't seem to want to part with any of them...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Pablo Aimar reuniting with Rafael Benitez???
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez wants Argentina winger Pablo Aimar who played under him at Valencia.
Manchester City have been told they will have to cough up a ludicrous £44m for Seville striker Luis Fabiano.
Toronto FC are vying with Aberdeen for the signature of striker Joseph Lapira.
Tottenham are chasing Barcelona defender Carles Puyol. And according to Sky Sports News Spurs representatives are in Spain to discuss a move with the Barcelona captain.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ready to blow rivals AC Milan and Inter away in the race to land Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho. Corriere dello Sport says Milan have offered £5 million-a-year to Assis, plus full control of Ronaldinho's image rights, while Inter have indicated they are prepared to table something similar. However, Chelsea's contract offer is for £35 million over five years and with the UK's tax laws less stringent than Italy's, the Blues are clear favourites to sign Ronaldinho, who is understood to have pulled out of buying a £7 million villa in Catalonia this week.
Manchester City have been told they will have to cough up a ludicrous £44m for Seville striker Luis Fabiano.
Toronto FC are vying with Aberdeen for the signature of striker Joseph Lapira.
Tottenham are chasing Barcelona defender Carles Puyol. And according to Sky Sports News Spurs representatives are in Spain to discuss a move with the Barcelona captain.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ready to blow rivals AC Milan and Inter away in the race to land Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho. Corriere dello Sport says Milan have offered £5 million-a-year to Assis, plus full control of Ronaldinho's image rights, while Inter have indicated they are prepared to table something similar. However, Chelsea's contract offer is for £35 million over five years and with the UK's tax laws less stringent than Italy's, the Blues are clear favourites to sign Ronaldinho, who is understood to have pulled out of buying a £7 million villa in Catalonia this week.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
DIC to complete Liverpool takeover this week
Liverpool are set to be in the hands of new owners by the end of the week. Liverpool are set to be in the hands of new owners by the end of the week. More to come...
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Reds set for fresh takeover bid
Dubai International Capital - the investment arm of the Dubai Government - is preparing to launch a £500million bid to buy Liverpool, according to reports.
BBC Sport claim an offer is in the process of being made to American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
Initially it was thought DIC, bankrolled by Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, were interested in buying Hicks' 50% share.
However, it is claimed DIC are now set to make an offer for the complete buy-out of the American duo.
The Dubai-based group were close to their own takeover of the Anfield club 12 months ago before the Reds' then chairman David Moores decided to go with the USA investors.
On Thursday a spokesman for Hicks insisted neither of the owners was considering selling their share and both remained fully committed to the club.
The Columbus Crew are still being linked with a move for an "Eastern European" striker following the European Championships to fill their designated player slot.
Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado headed for MLS, either to the Kansas City Wizards as a possible replacement for Eddie Johnson or to the Colorado Rapids.
Several media in Austria are reporting that the new signed four-year-contract of Altidore says that he is going to move to Salzburg in summer 2009
BBC Sport claim an offer is in the process of being made to American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
Initially it was thought DIC, bankrolled by Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, were interested in buying Hicks' 50% share.
However, it is claimed DIC are now set to make an offer for the complete buy-out of the American duo.
The Dubai-based group were close to their own takeover of the Anfield club 12 months ago before the Reds' then chairman David Moores decided to go with the USA investors.
On Thursday a spokesman for Hicks insisted neither of the owners was considering selling their share and both remained fully committed to the club.
The Columbus Crew are still being linked with a move for an "Eastern European" striker following the European Championships to fill their designated player slot.
Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado headed for MLS, either to the Kansas City Wizards as a possible replacement for Eddie Johnson or to the Colorado Rapids.
Several media in Austria are reporting that the new signed four-year-contract of Altidore says that he is going to move to Salzburg in summer 2009
Thursday, January 17, 2008
NFL Games in Montreal???
According to Radio-Canada Sports, NFL has approached Normand Legault (F1 Montreal organizer) about staging two games at Olympic Stadium in 2008.
La Repubblica reports that high-level officials from Fiorentina and AC Milan have met with a view to discussing a swap deal for Sebastien Frey and Alberto Gilardino.
Jermain Defoe (25) is close to Aston Villa. People close to the club in Birmingham, said that , yesterday there was a secret meeting between the attacker of Tottenham and the manager of Villans Martin O'Neill.
Latin American press reports say that Guatemalan midfielder Freddy Thompson has attracted interest from Chivas USA and the Columbus Crew.
According to Martin Rogers of Yahoo.com/sports, Sources close to the French midfield maestro have indicated that if Zidane were to come back to soccer as a player – as opposed to a coaching, ambassadorial or administrative role – then a move to North America would be his No. 1 option.
Friends of the former FIFA World Footballer of the Year say that New York would be his preferred destination, a development the Red Bulls organization would be foolish not to pursue. It might be the move that MLS is attempting to make happen but this time in New York City.
Colombian defender Jamilson Olave has confirmed his transfer to Real Salt Lake of the MLS.
Olave had previously been close to agreeing on a move from Cali to Millonarios, but was swayed by the MLS's promising future and the chance to play abroad.
Derby are ready to sell Benny Feilhaber to MLS. San Jose and New York are interested.
La Repubblica reports that high-level officials from Fiorentina and AC Milan have met with a view to discussing a swap deal for Sebastien Frey and Alberto Gilardino.
Jermain Defoe (25) is close to Aston Villa. People close to the club in Birmingham, said that , yesterday there was a secret meeting between the attacker of Tottenham and the manager of Villans Martin O'Neill.
Latin American press reports say that Guatemalan midfielder Freddy Thompson has attracted interest from Chivas USA and the Columbus Crew.
According to Martin Rogers of Yahoo.com/sports, Sources close to the French midfield maestro have indicated that if Zidane were to come back to soccer as a player – as opposed to a coaching, ambassadorial or administrative role – then a move to North America would be his No. 1 option.
Friends of the former FIFA World Footballer of the Year say that New York would be his preferred destination, a development the Red Bulls organization would be foolish not to pursue. It might be the move that MLS is attempting to make happen but this time in New York City.
Colombian defender Jamilson Olave has confirmed his transfer to Real Salt Lake of the MLS.
Olave had previously been close to agreeing on a move from Cali to Millonarios, but was swayed by the MLS's promising future and the chance to play abroad.
Derby are ready to sell Benny Feilhaber to MLS. San Jose and New York are interested.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Lukas Podolski to Man City???
Unsettled Bayern Munich striker Lucas Podolski has been linked with a move to the Premier League according to media sources in Germany. According to speculation in Germany the striker has been linked with a possible move to Manchester City after Sven Goran Eriksson’s assistant Tord Grip travelled to Germany to check up on the 22-year-old forward.
São Paulo are all set to make Werder Breman forward Carlos Alberto their fifth signing of transfer window later this week.
Wizards star Eddie Johnson is hoping to close a deal with Fulham and join compatriots Kasey Keller, Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Brian McBride at the struggling Premiership club.
São Paulo are all set to make Werder Breman forward Carlos Alberto their fifth signing of transfer window later this week.
Wizards star Eddie Johnson is hoping to close a deal with Fulham and join compatriots Kasey Keller, Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Brian McBride at the struggling Premiership club.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Jays close to Glaus for Rolen swap
Troy Glaus might be on the verge of leaving Toronto in a deal that could send Scott Rolen north. According to Foxsports.com, the Blue Jays and Cardinals are closing in on a deal that would see the teams swapping third basemen.
According to the report, both players have agreed to waive their no-trade clauses and both would have to pass a physical before the deal could be completed.
The Blue Jays could also get money back from the Cardinals in the deal to help bridge the difference in the contracts.
New York Knicks president and head coach Isiah Thomas could be removed from the bench before the end of this season, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio could be part of the deal that brings Downing to White Hart Lane.
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari is target for Spanish outfit Valencia.
According to the report, both players have agreed to waive their no-trade clauses and both would have to pass a physical before the deal could be completed.
The Blue Jays could also get money back from the Cardinals in the deal to help bridge the difference in the contracts.
New York Knicks president and head coach Isiah Thomas could be removed from the bench before the end of this season, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
Tottenham midfielder Teemu Tainio could be part of the deal that brings Downing to White Hart Lane.
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari is target for Spanish outfit Valencia.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Redknapp to Newcastle
Harry Redknapp is said to be edging closer to taking over as Newcastle United coach after he mysteriously left training around noon. He had insisted this morning that there had been no contact with Newcastle, but it seems there has been now. He might take over at Newcastle earlier next week.
Anelka completes £15m move to Chelsea. He might start saturday's game against Tottenham.
Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute has expressed in no uncertain terms that he is keen on a return to the Premiership, and that he will consider a Tottenham approach if one is made.
Anelka completes £15m move to Chelsea. He might start saturday's game against Tottenham.
Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute has expressed in no uncertain terms that he is keen on a return to the Premiership, and that he will consider a Tottenham approach if one is made.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
D.C. United in a shopping spree
Several media outlets are letting people know that DC United is close to finalize several deals with players around South America. Jose Carvallo, Claudio Lopez, Gonzalo Martinez, Saidi Godinez and Franco Niell are all mentioned in the rumor mill. Jose Carvallo currently playing at Universitario de Deportes, (according to sources) is close to sign a deal with DC United. And According to colombian newspaper DC United are close to sign center-back Gonzalo Martinez to a contract on a transfer from Club Deportivo Los Millonarios. Currently Franco Niell is the only one who signed a contract with DC United.
A Toronto FC blog is reporting that TFC is in negotiation with Corinthians central-attacking-midfielder Roger.
According to the Daily Star, Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has agreed a salary package at Chelsea worth over £20m.
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is preparing a £15m swoop for Chimbonda and his Spurs team-mate Jermain Defoe.
The signing of Momo Sissoko with Juventus from Liverpool is not close to be completed as expected. As Valencia have now joined the race to sign him.
Middlesbrough are attempting to complete the £12m transfer of Brazilian striker Alfonso Alves from Heerenveen.
Geovanni is poised to quit Manchester City for Deportivo La Coruna in the transfer window.
Valencia has confirmed the transfer of Manuel Fernandes (21) to Everton. The portuguese midfielder transfer to Toffees on loan until the end of season with an option of ransom.
A Toronto FC blog is reporting that TFC is in negotiation with Corinthians central-attacking-midfielder Roger.
According to the Daily Star, Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has agreed a salary package at Chelsea worth over £20m.
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is preparing a £15m swoop for Chimbonda and his Spurs team-mate Jermain Defoe.
The signing of Momo Sissoko with Juventus from Liverpool is not close to be completed as expected. As Valencia have now joined the race to sign him.
Middlesbrough are attempting to complete the £12m transfer of Brazilian striker Alfonso Alves from Heerenveen.
Geovanni is poised to quit Manchester City for Deportivo La Coruna in the transfer window.
Valencia has confirmed the transfer of Manuel Fernandes (21) to Everton. The portuguese midfielder transfer to Toffees on loan until the end of season with an option of ransom.
Monday, January 7, 2008
BECKHAM, Possible return in his country
According to several sources across the U.K., David Beckham (33) could come back in his own nation. The adventure in the north American football had not been like he hoped, and also because Capello presences in the bench of English national team, Beckham could decide to accept Newcastle offers and return in Premier League.
Bolton Reject Chelsea's Initial Anelka Bid
Sky Sports claim that Chelsea have made an initial bid for Bolton Wanderers striker Nicolas Anelka, and that the Trotters have turned it down. But the negociations are still on-going. And you can add Arsenal and Man City to the mix...
Barcelona star Gianluca Zambrotta to Juventus within the next few days, according to ‘El Mundo Deportivo’.
According to the 'Daily Mirror', Manchester City are pressuring Roma to let go their star midfielder, Amarinto Mancini, by offering them the services of young Italian striker Rolando Bianchi.
Shevchenko tells Abramovich he wants Chelsea exit. The People says Sheva, 31, has told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich he is ready to leave Stamford Bridge - and could be set for a switch to American Major League Soccer before the season starts in April.
Barcelona star Gianluca Zambrotta to Juventus within the next few days, according to ‘El Mundo Deportivo’.
According to the 'Daily Mirror', Manchester City are pressuring Roma to let go their star midfielder, Amarinto Mancini, by offering them the services of young Italian striker Rolando Bianchi.
Shevchenko tells Abramovich he wants Chelsea exit. The People says Sheva, 31, has told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich he is ready to leave Stamford Bridge - and could be set for a switch to American Major League Soccer before the season starts in April.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Valencia snap up Argentine starlet Banega
Valencia have agreed to sign Argentine midfielder Ever Banega on a five and a half year deal from Boca Juniors, the Primera Liga team said on Saturday.
Boca announced on Thursday they had agreed to sell the highly-rated 19-year-old to Valencia for a fee of 18 million€.
Brazilian forward Fred is in the sights of big-spending Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Betis, among others, have shown an interest in the former Cruzeiro man, but City seem to have joined the race for the international.
Marseille and Bolton are lining up a bid for Madrid's cast-off Javier Saviola.
Tottenham have already lined up Swedish striker Johan Elmander, who plays for French side Toulouse, as Dimitar Berbatov's replacement.
Manchester City and Aston Villa have made formal inquiries to Newcastle about signing striker Obafemi Martins.
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has had an audacious bid for Blackburn's Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected. He will now turn his attention to Vagner Love and Peter Crouch.
Boca announced on Thursday they had agreed to sell the highly-rated 19-year-old to Valencia for a fee of 18 million€.
Brazilian forward Fred is in the sights of big-spending Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain and Real Betis, among others, have shown an interest in the former Cruzeiro man, but City seem to have joined the race for the international.
Marseille and Bolton are lining up a bid for Madrid's cast-off Javier Saviola.
Tottenham have already lined up Swedish striker Johan Elmander, who plays for French side Toulouse, as Dimitar Berbatov's replacement.
Manchester City and Aston Villa have made formal inquiries to Newcastle about signing striker Obafemi Martins.
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has had an audacious bid for Blackburn's Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected. He will now turn his attention to Vagner Love and Peter Crouch.
Marian Hossa out of Atlanta???
According to several sources, up to 5 teams are interested in the services of Hossa. Montreal, Pittsburgh are among the interested teams.
Alexander Ovechkin could be heading out of Washington during the free agency period in July. He will be an restricted free agent.
Several news are coming out of Europe, that a Russian league might be unveiled in 2008-09. If it materialized it could be broadcast across north america just like the european soccer leagues.
The NY Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets are discussing a potential deal that could happen in the coming weeks. Petr Prucha, Jason Chimera and David Vyborny are the names that i'm hearing. Remember that the trade deadline is in February.
The Habs are interested in acquiring the league's top scorer Vincent Lecavalier. It is not the first time that his name is being linked to Montreal.
Alexander Ovechkin could be heading out of Washington during the free agency period in July. He will be an restricted free agent.
Several news are coming out of Europe, that a Russian league might be unveiled in 2008-09. If it materialized it could be broadcast across north america just like the european soccer leagues.
The NY Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets are discussing a potential deal that could happen in the coming weeks. Petr Prucha, Jason Chimera and David Vyborny are the names that i'm hearing. Remember that the trade deadline is in February.
The Habs are interested in acquiring the league's top scorer Vincent Lecavalier. It is not the first time that his name is being linked to Montreal.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Chelsea starts the winter signing contest
With all the injuries they had, it was pretty much obvious that they would sign some quality players through the winter transfer window. So manager Avram Grant has agreed to sign Branislav Ivanovic from Lokomotiv Moscow and both teams has agreed to 6m€ tranfer fee. Terms of the contract will be released soon.
Palermo striker Amauri is the centre of an increasingly intense three-way tug of war between Milan, Juventus and Barcelona.
Rangers are stepping up their bid to sign Aston Villa striker Luke Moore.
Derby are set to sign Argentine forward Emanuel Villa from Mexican side UAG Tecos this weekend. This striker was a potentila target to several teams across the MLS.
Derby are set to raid America for 22-year-old Kansas City Wizards striker Eddie Johnson.
Palermo striker Amauri is the centre of an increasingly intense three-way tug of war between Milan, Juventus and Barcelona.
Rangers are stepping up their bid to sign Aston Villa striker Luke Moore.
Derby are set to sign Argentine forward Emanuel Villa from Mexican side UAG Tecos this weekend. This striker was a potentila target to several teams across the MLS.
Derby are set to raid America for 22-year-old Kansas City Wizards striker Eddie Johnson.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Next Winter Classic
We've just finish watching the 2008 Winter Classic at Ralph Wilson Stadium between Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Several other teams across the league would love to host this kind of event. Detroit, Toronto, Philadelphia and Montreal are looking at hosting it at bigger venues. Detroit at Ford Field, Toronto at Rogers Centre or BMO Field, Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field and Montreal at Molson or Olympic Stadium. It would be fun to see the 08-09 All Star Game in Montreal at the Olympic or Molson Stadium or a regular-season game there.
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