English Premier League
Arsenal’s striker hunt continues
Arsenal are continuing their search for another striker after revelations that Arsene Wenger is tracking the Euro 2012 Russian sensation, Alan Dzagoev. The Daily Star claims that German newspaper Bild, reported that Arsenal are ready to make a £13m bid to acquire the player who currently plays for CSKA Moscow. Dzagoev’s contract ends in December [...]
Yak to go West?
West Ham United could trigger the £1m release clause of Yakubu Aiyegbeni from Blackburn Rovers. The Sun reports he will make a return to the Premiership to the newly promoted side. Sam Allardyce, sacked by Blackburn Rovers in 2011, might see this as getting ‘one over’ on his successor Steve Kean as he looks to [...]
Arsenal chase French Striker
According to the BBC, Arsenal could announce the arrival of French Striker Olivier Giroud as early as this week. Giroud is currently with the French squad for Euro 2012. The Frenchman’s manager at Montpellier, Rene Girard, was quoted on RMC, a French radio station, saying “Arsenal are very interested and Giroud wants to play in [...]
Stoke and Fulham look to Jarvis
Wolves are facing a struggle to keep hold of winger Matt Jarvis. According to reports in the Daily Mirror Premier League clubs, Fulham and Stoke City, are set to go to battle over the 25-year-old and both seem willing to pay the £8 million transfer fee set by Wolves. Jarvis has been capped at international [...]
Fergie’s fury at £72 million trio
According to the Daily Mail, Sir Alex Ferguson has blasted the prices he has been quoted for three of the players on his transfer list. The Mail claim that a total of £72 million for Newcastle’s Cheick Tiote (£20 million), Everton’s Leighton Baines (£20 million) and Tottenham’s Luka Modric (£32 million) has left Fergie fuming. Given [...]
Kuyt seeks pastures new
Dutch international Dirk Kuyt has today been quoted in The Daily Mirror as saying that his future does not lie at his former side Feyenoord, but he is looking at other top European clubs. This comes after a season in which the Liverpool attacker only contributed 5 goals and featured 35 times in all competitions [...]
Stefan Radu interests Premier League clubs
The agent of Lazio right back Stefan Radu has responded to suggestions that the Romanian could be leaving Rome and heading to the English top tier. The Independent have quoted him as saying that they are in talks with people in England and that there are three clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old. Speculation as [...]
Magpies set to miss out on Ajax star
Reports from the North East are suggesting that Newcastle United are losing a battle to secure the signature of highly-rated Ajax defender Jan Verthongen. The Belgian international has impressed throughout the Eredivisie season in the Netherlands, becoming a key figure in the championship heading to Amsterdam. The Northern Echo report that Newcastle United face stiff [...]