probably another thread somewhere else but it starts again in two months and want to know if there are any major changes
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TRANSFER RUMOURS for wednesday 21.05.08 from the bbc
Manchester United have made bids for French youngsters Jeremy Helan and Darnel Situ. Helan is a 15-year-old Rennes left-back, and one of the most sought after teenagers in European football, while French Under-16 captain Situ could also make the switch to Old Trafford from Lens. (Daily Mail)
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is ready to sell Dean Ashton and Anton Ferdinand in a bid to fund moves for Everton striker Andrew Johnson and Newcastle defender Steven Taylor. (Daily Mirror)
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson wants to bring back old boy Steve Finnan from Liverpool, who are believed to be willing to sell him for �2m. (Daily Mirror)
Middlesbrough and Bolton are back on the trail of Sporting Lisbon striker Simon Vukcevic. (Daily Mail)
Tottenham manager Juande Ramos has targeted Real Zaragoza's �10m-rated striker Diego Milito after failing with an audacious bid to land Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o. (Daily Mirror)
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Spurs boss Ramos is also keen on Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano from his old club Seville. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has lined up former France goalkeeper and long-serving Bordeaux number one Ulrich Rame to act as cover for Pepe Reina. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool are also interested in 20-year-old Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik and Espanyol's �6m-rated winger Albert Riera. (Daily Mail and The Sun)
Manchester City have offered �12m for Zenit St Petersburg striker Andrei Arshavin. (The Sun)
Wigan winger Luis Antonio Valencia will snub interest from Manchester United and Liverpool to stay with the Lancashire club for another season. (Various)
Steve Sidwell will complete his �5m move from Chelsea to Aston Villa before the end of the week. (Various)
Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney is set to leave Cardiff City for League One Millwall.(Various)
League One champions Swansea City are set to swoop for Southend midfielder Mark Gower. (vitalfootball.com)
Rangers are weighing up a summer move for Hearts left-back Lee Wallace. (The Sun)
Oldham Athletic will sign former Gretna goalkeeper Greg Fleming on a three-year deal. (Daily Express)
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Manchester City have stepped up their attempt to lure Luiz Felipe Scolari to the club, with another approach to the Brazilian coach, but their �3.2m-a-year offer falls short of the �3.9m Scolari is thought to be holding out for. (Times)
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who retired from playing in 2007 because of injury problems, will be in charge of the club's reserve side next season. (Daily Mirror)
Steve Coppell has taken a �500,000-a-year pay cut to stay on as Reading manager next season as he bids to return the Berkshire club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. (Various)
Edgar Davids will leave Ajax when his contract expires on 30 June, with Dutch and foreign clubs reportedly interested in signing the midfielder. (The Independent)
After resigning as Wycombe manager on Tuesday, Paul Lambert is reported to be in the frame for both the Leicester job, and the Motherwell job - should Mark McGhee leave for Hearts. (Various)
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Bristol City are paying for their players to tour Wembley stadium ahead of Saturday's Championship play-off final. "Some of the lads have not been there before so it will get rid of some of the early excitement," said manager Gary Johnson. (Times)
We all know about famous modern managers refusing to speak to television stations because of perceived wrongs in their coverage - but what about Stockport boss Jim Gannon? He, reportedly, is not cooperating with Sky before the club's play-off League Two play-off final against Rochdale because of a nine-month customer relations dispute over his defective Sky box. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will not take a penalty if the Champions League final against Manchester United goes to a shoot-out. Last time he took a spot-kick, which he missed, his mother Aba was rushed to hospital with a suspected heart attack. (Various)
Manchester United have been kept on British time since they arrived in Moscow for the Champions League final, choosing to ignore the three-hour time difference in the Russian capital. (Daily Mail)
Uefa president Michel Platini has branded Manchester United "unethical" because of the �1bn debt. (The Sun)
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We all know about famous modern managers refusing to speak to television stations because of perceived wrongs in their coverage - but what about Stockport boss Jim Gannon? He, reportedly, is not cooperating with Sky before the club's play-off League Two play-off final against Rochdale because of a nine-month customer relations dispute over his defective Sky box. (Daily Mail) 
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We all know about famous modern managers refusing to speak to television stations because of perceived wrongs in their coverage - but what about Stockport boss Jim Gannon? He, reportedly, is not cooperating with Sky before the club's play-off League Two play-off final against Rochdale because of a nine-month customer relations dispute over his defective Sky box. (Daily Mail)
I saw that one last night. Unbelievable I hope he doesn't say a word to them.
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from manchester united website
arrivals
departures
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i dont think we'll be seeing Micah Richards or Kenwyne Jones at Man U...one is at city and the other aint that good (compared to the other names being thrown about)
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yeah cant see sevilla selling their 2 best players.
enlgish players are so overprices it's crazy. micah richards is good but as valuable as alves? surely not
rodfarva2008-05-23 12:08:00
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i love all the off season speculation this may worry a few of you kopites but it may also be media looking for something to fill the pages
anyway it's about torres going to chelsea
anyway it's about torres going to chelsea
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i love all the off season speculation this may worry a few of you kopites but it may also be media looking for something to fill the pages
anyway it's about torres going to chelsea
anyway it's about torres going to chelsea
Or this one for Chelsea fans!!!
The fortunes of �31million Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko have plummeted so low that clubs in America's Major League Soccer are turning down the opportunity to sign him.
Shevchenko's name has been circulated to several MLS clubs as the 31-year-old plans an escape route out of Stamford Bridge.
But embarrassingly for the one-time best striker in the world, no team have shown interest and one MLS boss warned last night:
'Managers don't want has-beens who are looking to wind down their careers.'
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i love all the off season speculation this may worry a few of you kopites but it may also be media looking for something to fill the pages
anyway it's about torres going to chelsea
anyway it's about torres going to chelsea
Or this one for Chelsea fans!!!
The fortunes of �31million Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko have plummeted so low that clubs in America's Major League Soccer are turning down the opportunity to sign him.
Shevchenko's name has been circulated to several MLS clubs as the 31-year-old plans an escape route out of Stamford Bridge.
But embarrassingly for the one-time best striker in the world, no team have shown interest and one MLS boss warned last night:
'Managers don't want has-beens who are looking to wind down their careers.'
SourceThe Nix are looking for a striker
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poor ba$tard, i did have to chuckle though
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I wouldn't be surprised to see Huntelaar in the EPL next season. he's done the job consistently in a continually under-performing Ajax side. he's 25 now, about the right age for a big move. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him at Old Trafford.
As for Kenwyne Jones, I really rate the guy. I think he only scored 7 for Sunderland in the league, but his assists rate is first class. I can see him further enhancing his reputation next season but I think it will be at Sunderland, at least for another year.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.
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I had a nightmare last night that Man U signed Adebayour for $30 million quid, but it got better, we signed Gomez from germany and won the league easily.
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I had a nightmare last night that Man U signed Adebayour for $30 million quid, but it got better, we signed Gomez from germany and won the league easily.
Was he paid more in weekly wages though? Gomez, I meant.
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I had a nightmare last night that Man U signed Adebayour for $30 million quid, but it got better, we signed Gomez from Germany and won the league easily.
Was he paid more in weekly wages though? Gomez, I meant.
I don't recall the specifics. contract negotiations where never my strong suit.
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I had a nightmare last night that Man U signed Adebayour for $30 million quid
Can someone explain to me how this constitutes a nightmare?
Three for me, and two for them.
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I had a nightmare last night that Man U signed Adebayour for $30 million quid
Can someone explain to me how this constitutes a nightmare?
For some reason in the dream, this really upset me. Maybe i need to get this dream analysed by a shrink.
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This wesbite is a giant therapy room Uber. So tell us, what was your relationship like with your mother and father??
A man goes to a Psychologist and says, "Doc I got a real problem, I can't stop thinking about sex."
The Psychologist says, "Well let's see what we can find out", and pulls out his ink blots. "What is this a picture of?" he asks.
The man turns the picture upside down then turns it around and states, "That's a man and a woman on a bed making love."
The Psychologist says, "very interesting," and shows the next picture. "And what is this a picture of?"
The man looks and turns it in different directions and says, "That's a man and a woman on a bed making love."
The Psychologists tries again with the third ink blot, and asks the same question, "What is this a picture of?"
The patient again turns it in all directions and replies, "That's a man and a woman on a bed making love."
The Psychologist states, "Well, yes, you do seem to be obsessed with sex."
"Me!?" demands the patient. "You're the one who keeps showing me the dirty pictures!"
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interesting that Man City had a bid for Arshavin in even before EURO 08 started. That probably has more to do with Erickson being canny than anything else.
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QPR are interested in bidding for Andrew Johnson from Everton!!
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Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin is closing in on a move to Chelsea,
according to media sources in Russia.
The Zenit St Petersburg forward had been expected to sign for Barcelona
after comments he made in recent weeks, but Chelsea seem to have gone
to the front of the queue.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba would consider a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to his agent. The Ivory Coast international has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge during the close season with a switch to Internazionale - where he would link up again with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho - reported to be his preferred choice.
Barcelona lead the way in the chase for Emmanuel Adebayor after AC Milan withdrew their interest in the Arsenal striker. Milan had been pursuing Adebayor all summer, but baulked at the price-tag the Gunners placed on him, and vice president Adriano Galliani announced on Wednesday that they had given up. "I will not spend 45m euros on a player," he said.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba would consider a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to his agent. The Ivory Coast international has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge during the close season with a switch to Internazionale - where he would link up again with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho - reported to be his preferred choice.
Barcelona lead the way in the chase for Emmanuel Adebayor after AC Milan withdrew their interest in the Arsenal striker. Milan had been pursuing Adebayor all summer, but baulked at the price-tag the Gunners placed on him, and vice president Adriano Galliani announced on Wednesday that they had given up. "I will not spend 45m euros on a player," he said.
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June-July Transfer Speculation from Man Utd website
ARRIVALS
Player Name
Current Club
Position
Fee
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Bayern Munich
Winger
�10million
Rafael van der Vaart
Hamburger SV
Midfielder
�15million
Roque Santa Cruz
Blackburn
Striker
�15m
Daniel Sturridge
Man City
Striker
Undisclosed
Aaron Ramsey
Cardiff City
Midfielder
�7million
Joined Arsenal
Klaas Jan Huntelaar Ajax Striker �20m Karim Benzema Olympique Marseille Striker �25m-�35m
DEPARTURES
Player Name
Linked With
Position
Fee
Louis Saha
Bolton
Striker
�8m
Fraizer Campbell
Hull City
Striker
�5m
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Never seen one thing linking us with Sturridge till now. Have the club made a bit of a faux pas here...
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I've heard things about Richards possibly being a target from City, not Sturridge. Benzema won't leave Lyon, Ramsey's already signed for Arsenal, and van der Vaart might be off to Madrid now they can't get their grubby little hans on our Cristiano. Huntelaar maybe though, if Berba stays at Spurs. If Dimitar does comes, then Santa Cruz will go to Tottenham.
If any of these things happen I must be viewed as a genius.
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Hah! Dug this baby out from the graves. Off season speculation is all up and running.
Torres to City, Chelsea et al.
Gerrard to Madrid.
Mourinho to Madrid.
Bellamy to Tottenham.
I love the speculation.
Give us some goss ta.
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ben foster has gone to brum
talk milner going to man city
talk milner going to man city
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Good move from Foster imo.
Not EPL but Barca got Villa for 40m.
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Rumour - Everton to buy lots of players. Reality - Everton don't buy anyone.
Its no longer a problem.
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Rumour - (Insert team name) to buy lots of players. Reality - (Insert team name) don't buy anyone.
Fixed
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Rumour - Everton to buy lots of players. Reality - Everton don't buy anyone. At least not til the latest possible moment.
Fixed.
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What about Fabregas to barca? What do you Gooners think?
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No = it won't happen? No= i don't want it to happen? No = yes? No = next year?
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i hope not
impossible to tell from all the ridiculous speculation
obviously something is up as he hasnt come out with the usual 'i love arsenal' like every other time this happens, but who know's if he'll stay or go...
arsenal hold all the cards so nothing should come cheap, he's got a stonking great contract
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How does no mean next year?
Same as no means yes
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Although in saying that, no team is a one man team. Manure lost Ronaldo and were still very strong and i'm sure Arsene would spend the huge amount of money well.
Tyler2010-05-25 09:07:51
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we dont have to sell. we dont want to sell.
Fabregas will play for arsenal next season.
It must hurt the guy to constantly hear how much Barca want him back, then whats the first thing they do after they con him into telling Wenger he wants to leave?
Buy David Villa for $34 million quid and then say they dont have enough money left to pay what Arsenal think Fabregas worth.
Cheeky spanish c**ts.
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we dont have to sell. we dont want to sell.
Fabregas will play for arsenal next season.
It must hurt the guy to constantly hear how much Barca want him back, then whats the first thing they do after they con him into telling Wenger he wants to leave?
Buy David Villa for $34 million quid and then say they dont have enough money left to pay what Arsenal think Fabregas worth.
Cheeky spanish c**ts.
Villa was a better purchase for Barca than Cesc would have been. With Xavi, Iniesta and biscuits where would Cesc play? Iniestsa can play in more attacking positions, but those are covered by Pedro, Messia and Villa. So I don't think Cesc will be going to Barca yet.
Bullion2010-05-25 11:03:31
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