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Could Gattuso replace Flamini at Arsenal?
With news that Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is on his way to AC Milan in the summer and rumours surfacing that Gennaro Gattuso is looking to move away from AC Milan in the summer could a straight swap be on the cards?by Walter Townsend on Monday, 5th May 2008
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Chelsea target to remain at Boca Juniors?
The club of alleged Chelsea target Rodrigo Palacio, Boca Juniors, have insisted that they haven’t received any official bids for one of their most prized assets. The 27 year old has spent the last 4 seasons maturing into a quality player at one of Argentina’s biggest sides and was instrumental in their success last summer in the Copa Libertadores, which they won for the third time since 2000.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 1st May 2008
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Liverpool linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder
The Daily Mirror has suggested today that Liverpool have been tracking Argentine midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, currently under contract with Atletico Madrid. The 27 year old has been in excellent form for the La Liga outfit as they attempt to claim fourth place in the Spanish League and stake a place in next season's Champions League. However, Liverpool may have to face competition from amongst other Italian giants Juventus if they wish to sign the player for next season.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 24th April 2008
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Chelsea register interest in Villa’s Barry
Reports today have suggested that Chelsea might be lining up a move for Aston Villa’s Garth Barry, 27. The influential midfielder has been capped 17 times for England and is now an integral part of Martin O’Neill’s squad.by Walter Townsend on Saturday, 12th April 2008
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Swiss star linked with Liverpool
Reports from Italy have indicated that Lazio right midfielder Valon Behrami, 22, could be on his way to Anfield in the summer. The versatile player can play either as a full back or further forward and has been a key part of the Lazio team in recent seasons. Lazio have put an £8 million transfer fee on the player.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 10th April 2008
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Who is leading the race to get into the Premiership?
It’s been another action packed and unpredictable season in the Championship, the league just below the Premiership and with just 4 matches to go for most teams the race to get into the richest football league in the world has been as tight as ever.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 10th April 2008
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Manchester City linked with Mancini and Stankovic
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has claimed that Manchester City are mulling over bids for AS Roma’s Mancini and Inter Milan’s Dejan Stankovic. The Italian based pair have both caught the eye of City boss Sven Goran Eriksson, who has regularly looked to Serie A for his purchases since arriving at Eastlands last summer.by Walter Townsend on Saturday, 29th March 2008
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Scottish title on the line at Ibrox? Rangers-Celtic Preview
It's Old Firm time in Scotland again and with just three points separating the old sparring partners this match could be a pivotal one in the race of the Scottish league title. Both teams know there is no room for error at this late stage of the season and with just nine games to go until the end of the season a win for Rangers could give them a potentially decisive lead in the race for the title. Meanwhile a win for Celtic would put both teams level so there really is everything to play for.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 28th March 2008
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Champions League spot on the line at Anfield; Liverpool-Everton Preview
It's the Merseyside Derby this weekend and with Everton pushing their cross-city rivals Liverpool hard for fourth spot, the last place that grants access to lucrative Champions League, there is plenty on the line for this match.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 28th March 2008
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Newcastle's N'Zogbia courted by Manchester United and Spurs?
Fresh interest in Newcastle's Charles N'Zogbia appears to have emerged today. The player who was tracked by Arsenal last summer has now aroused the interest of both Manchester United and Spurs according to reports this morning. The 21 year old was linked with a move away from St James last season after falling out of favour towards the end of last season but has re-established himself in the starting XI and his form has been sufficient to attract the interest of both Manchester United and Tottenham in recent days.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 28th March 2008
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Should Capello drop Rooney?
After yesterday’s disappointing first half show from Wayne Rooney up front in England’s 4-2-3-1 formation against France could it be time for Fabio Capello to consider options other than the Manchester United forward in that role?by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 27th March 2008
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Chelsea’s Pizarro monitored by Villarreal
Chelsea’s Peruvian forward Claudio Pizarro is once again being tracked by Spanish side Villarreal, who were in the race to sign the forward last summer, but lost out to Chelsea when Pizarro opted to join the Londoners instead.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 20th March 2008
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Quieroz at Reebok to check out Veloso?
Rumours have been rife to today that Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Quieroz was at the Reebok Stadium yesterday to check out Sporting Lisbon’s young midfielder Miguel Veloso.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 7th March 2008
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Chelsea and Arsenal looking at PSV starlet
Both Chelsea and Arsenal scouts may be interested spectators at White Hart Lane tonight as London rivals Tottenham take on PSV in the round of 16 of the UEFA Cup. They will be there to check out young PSV midfielder Ibrahim Afellay who despite signing a contract extension recently has once again fuelled rumours he may be about to move on.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 6th March 2008
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Arsenal back on track after Milan mauling?
After a couple of hard weeks the victory over one of Europe’s household names and the manner in which it was achieved could be the catalyst for a strong run-in for the Gunners as they continue to battle it out for the Premiership and the Champions League.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 5th March 2008
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Portsmouth flop expected to make Ipswich move
David Nugent is expected to make a loan move to Ipswich in the next few days after his troubled spell on the South coast which has lasted barely 9 months. Nugent arrived in the summer of some £6 million but has managed only 3 goals in his 16 games failing to establish himself in the Portsmouth first team.by Walter Townsend on Wednesday, 27th February 2008
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Bayern's Toni not interested in Spurs move?
Recent rumours have suggested that Bayern's Italian striker Luca Toni is being lined up for a summer move to the Premiership to join Spurs. The 30 year old striker has only been with Bayern for a season since leaving his homeland last summer to link up with the Bavarian giants. Toni has been in sizzling form for both club and country this season making him an instant hit with the Bayern fans.by Walter Townsend on Friday, 22nd February 2008
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Are FA Cup shocks an indication of a strength of English football or a weakness?
After three rounds of the FA Cup after the inclusion of the Premiership and Championship teams into the competition there has been no shortage of Cup shocks with arguably the biggest occurring this weekend when Barnsley knocked out Liverpool with a late goal at Anfield to seal a surprise quarter final berth. Liverpool aren't the only side to have been caught out by supposedly inferior opposition with Everton loosing to Oldham (League 1), Blackburn going out to Coventry City (Championship) and Bristol Rovers (League 1) accounting for Fulham.by Walter Townsend on Monday, 18th February 2008
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Mpenza on his way out of City?
Belgian striker Emile Mpenza looks set to leave Manchester City after only 12 months at the club since signing from Qatari football last year. Mpenza, who has slipped down the pecking order at Eastlands, has been approached by Turkish Superlig side Trabzonspor who have a contact ready to commit the striker until 2010.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 7th February 2008
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Spurs look to Italian goalkeeper
Reports today have linked Spurs with a move for Italian goalkeeper Marco Amelia, an international goalkeeper who was linked in the summer with a move to the Premiership, with Manchester City showing a keen interest in the player.by Walter Townsend on Thursday, 7th February 2008
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