After three weeks of searching for a replacement for David Bentley, Paul Ince looks to have identified his target, and plans to submit a cheeky £9.5m bid for a Spanish winger. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Last night Aston Villa were in Iceland, playing FH Hafnarfjarða, the current Landsbankadeild leaders. They lined-up with a strong team, including, surprisingly, influential captain and Liverpool target Gareth Barry. In playing in the game, Barry may have manoeuvred his way out of an £18m move to Anfield. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Chelsea promised a big revelation yesterday at 5pm and they didn’t let down. Instead of a Brazillian holiding a Blues shirt with “Kaka” or “Robinho” on the back it was a big-signing of a different nature. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Aston Villa have revealed that they have agreed a fee for one of Glasgow Rangers’ stand-out players who was part of the chase for four trophies last season. [Read the rest of this entry »]

A former Manchester United youth player, described by manager Sir Alex Ferguson as an “outstanding” player, has been awarded £4.5 million after a tackle broke his leg in two places and ended his career. [Read the rest of this entry »]

It is Sunday. A couple of football fields in Islington have over 100 players packed on to them, running through different drills and coaching sessions. It’s a grey day. A few people in coats are stood on the sidelines watching their son, friend or brother.

The heavens open. The spectators and officials all dash for cover, including a coat-less me, as puddles form instantly. The players remain. In the face of a torrential downpour, they carry on with their drills. Showing their determination. Determination to prove themselves. To get noticed. To win.

This is Nike’s Most Wanted. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Hamburg, looking to regroup after suffering the loss of Rafael van der Vaart to Real Madrid, enquired about one of Liverpool’s squad players, but were scared off by Rafa Benitez’s ridiculous valuation. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Sunderland boss Roy Keane is not ready to stop his spending-spree just yet as he looks to Blackburn to help him resolve his mini-striker crisis, preparing to send £7 million in the direction of Lancashire. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Tottenham’s £20 million Russian target has been likened to a slave, continuing the ridiculous claims that were started by the oh-so-wise head of world football Sepp Blatter. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill looks to bounce back from the imminent departure of club captain Gareth Barry to Liverpool, by shoring up his defence in a £8.5 million double full-back swoop. [Read the rest of this entry »]

La Liga side Valenica are looking to tie-down one of Spain’s Euro 2008 stars to a long-term contract to fend off interest from the Premier League. [Read the rest of this entry »]

Ex-England manager Sir Bobby Robson has admitted that he is likely to lose his battle with lung cancer “sooner rather than later” [Read the rest of this entry »]

Serie A heavyweights Roma have confirmed their transfer targets for what remains of the summer, as they look to replace wingers Mancini and Ludovi Giuly.

Giallorossi coach Luciano Spaletti has revealed that his side are tracking Liverpool’s Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun as they look to wrestle the Scudetto from Inter’s grasp. Spaletti is keen to deal with Liverpool again, having signed left-back John Arne Riise earlier this summer, telling Gazzetta dello Sport:

There will be two new signings.

The names? They’re the names you’ve heard. [Monaco's Jeremy] Menez and Benayoun are both top class players.

However, Benayoun has played down reports of a move, insisting he is happy in Merseyside:

It is not true that I am about to leave Anfield. I see my future at Anfield.

I want to stay and that is what will happen.

If Rafa were willing to let him go, which he may since he uses him so sparingly, it would free up squad-space and funds for Liverpool to finally capture Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry. With Leto having moved to Olympiakos and unavailable for two years, the time might be right to step up the chase for the England international.

If Rafa does keep him, and signs Barry as well, will the Israeli be so keen to stay where playing time is already so limited?

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England’s record all-time goalscorer, is a player and man to be admired. He suffered great tragedy and scaled great heights during his career. [Read the rest of this entry »]

While not as modern or famous as previous entrants Scholes, Maldini and Ronaldo, the fourth living legend is more important and remarkable than them all. After all, not many players are capped for three different countries… [Read the rest of this entry »]

Bundesliga club Hamburg SV have confirmed that their Dutch midfield star is moving closer to joining some of his countrymen by signing for Real Madrid. Is this the end of their chase for a certain Man United player – at least for a few months? [Read the rest of this entry »]

Manchester Ciy boss Mark Hughes has confirmed that he has made a move to bring Chelsea’s Israeli centre-back to Eastlands for a reported £5 million. [Read the rest of this entry »]

After cancelling the £1.5 million signing of Egyptian Emad Moteab from Ah-Ahly, Bristol City have pulled the plug on another striker, after more concerns about their commitment to the club.
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One of United’s modern greats has spoken out about the protracted saga that is Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid, stating Ronaldo would be “stupid” to ditch Old Trafford for the Santiago Bernabéu. [Read the rest of this entry »]

One of the jewels of Sevilla’s crown has played down rumours linking him with ex-boss and current Tottenham manager Juande Ramos, insisting he is happy in La Liga. [Read the rest of this entry »]