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30 August 2011: The Latest Transfer Rumours

 

With the transfer deadline upon us, I will take the next two days to touch basis on the latest rumours and speculation in world football. Let’s get started.

Arsenal

This should come as no surprise to anyone who follows football. Following a humiliating 8-2 defeat at the hands of Manchester United at Old Trafford, Arsene Wenger is finally looking to strengthen his squad.

The latest reports have Brazilian left-back Andre Santos (Fenerbahce S.K.), Florent Malouda (Chelsea FC), Alex (Chelsea FC), Yossi Benayoun (Chelsea), and Gary Cahill (Bolton Wanderers). By the looks of it, Wenger is trying to sign all of Chelsea’s B team. Is that really going to help the Gunners versus the biggest clubs in the Premier League? I highly doubt it.

Inter Milan

The Nerazzurri are reportedly close to acquiring Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan from Atletico Madrid. Good signing? Great signing. Forlan is an ideal replacement for Samuel Eto’o. Although he may not score as many goals, his passing, crossing, and hold up play is absolutely superb. Dutch starlet Luc Castaignos will be one of the strikers to reap the benefits of Forlan making the switch to the Serie A.

Forlan addressed the media following his move to the San Siro.

“Farewells are always hard, because it has been four years plus the three at Villarreal and now… I will be leaving behind people’s kindness, which I will never forget,” said Forlan.

“I am looking forward very much to rejuvenating myself, it’s all new and it’s where you find motivation because the challenges are greater.

“You don’t often get a chance to go to Inter at the age of 32 and I hope I can live up to the expectations.

“I am here to continue winning with Inter. My goal is to play and score as much as possible for my new team.”

Bani Yas 

According to Gulf News, UAE club Bani Yas are reportedly set to signing former French international David Trezeguet to a one year deal worth around 1.7 million euros. Shocking news to be honest. Trezeguet still has the ability to perform in top European leagues. All that being said, good for Bani Yas. They have just bought a solid player who should score many goals in the UAE League in 2011-12.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United are lining up an eye-opening deal for Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon. The Magpies have made a number of great signings this summer, including Gabriel Obertan, Yohan Cabaye, and Demba Ba. Santon’s agent Claudio Vigorelli confirmed the speculation after he told Corriere dello Sport,”At this time there is no possibility that Santon can join Roma because right now the aim is Newcastle.” If the Toon can secure Santon, look out for Newcastle United. They could certainly make a case for a Europa League spot next season. Not too shabby for a team that was just promoted from the Championship last season.

 

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  • gbrika ralph

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    arsene wenga need to b jailed for 25 years

  • Richard

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    I think things will begin to ameliorate as wenger confirmed Andre santos,mertesacker,park chu-young n more interestin deal on M‘villa

  • anderson

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    mertesackar and santos did their medical yesterday and wenger has table a 25m pounds for m’villa.

  • C L Swan / gunner49

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    He took us there b4 and he will take us there again , he needs commitment and heart from everyone, including the fans

  • C L Swan

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    Thank u ceejay

  • ceejay

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    wats wrong wiv u haterz. Wenger hs nt sign any chealsea player n wil nt sign any chelsea player. Am sure of dat. Dis is 4rm a reliable source via one of top board member in arsenal. Expect santos, metersacker, mvilla or demsey

  • Shawn Etemadi

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    Davide Santon has joined Newcastle officially, Bani Yas have confirmed the signing of French striker David Trezeguet. Arsenal tapping in to the Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri money, more on Arsenal’s signings tomorrow. Tune in then.

  • flekside

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    asenal need coach like kenny dalglish, murinho not wretched arsene wenger

  • flekside

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    arsene wenger need to be jailed for 8 good years

  • Andy

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    Wenger is actually one hell of a confused fella. He doesn’t talk about experience but when he does, he confuses himself with old trash

  • sahil

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    i don’t think arsenal is still going to sign any player..

  • carwooo

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    plz help me, is it only in chelsea Wenger see players, he wan carry all their team

  • Joseph

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    Is chelsea adding some more players? Let me know please.

  • Joseph

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    Is chelsea adding some more players? Let me know please.

  • carwooo

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    plz help me, is it only in chelsea Wenger see players, he wan carry all their team

  • sahil

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    i don’t think arsenal is still going to sign any player..

  • Andy

    0 0

    Wenger is actually one hell of a confused fella. He doesn’t talk about experience but when he does, he confuses himself with old trash

  • flekside

    0 0

    arsene wenger need to be jailed for 8 good years

  • flekside

    0 0

    asenal need coach like kenny dalglish, murinho not wretched arsene wenger

  • Shawn Etemadi

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    Davide Santon has joined Newcastle officially, Bani Yas have confirmed the signing of French striker David Trezeguet. Arsenal tapping in to the Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri money, more on Arsenal’s signings tomorrow. Tune in then.

  • ceejay

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    wats wrong wiv u haterz. Wenger hs nt sign any chealsea player n wil nt sign any chelsea player. Am sure of dat. Dis is 4rm a reliable source via one of top board member in arsenal. Expect santos, metersacker, mvilla or demsey

  • C L Swan

    0 0

    Thank u ceejay

  • C L Swan / gunner49

    0 0

    He took us there b4 and he will take us there again , he needs commitment and heart from everyone, including the fans

  • anderson

    0 0

    mertesackar and santos did their medical yesterday and wenger has table a 25m pounds for m’villa.

  • Richard

    0 0

    I think things will begin to ameliorate as wenger confirmed Andre santos,mertesacker,park chu-young n more interestin deal on M‘villa

  • gbrika ralph

    0 0

    arsene wenga need to b jailed for 25 years

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