Sir Alex goes if Ronaldo goes
July 29, 2008
Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that if Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the club for Real Madrid; he will retire as manager of Manchester United. This follows a summer roller coaster ride linking the player with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu from Old Trafford.
With Real Madrid confident they will get Ronaldo’s signature; Manchester United have repeatedly stated that the player is staying in spite of the fact that Ronaldo himself has remained quiet about his future at the club. Ferguson has won more trophies than any other manager in English football and stated that “If Ronaldo leaves, I’m going too.”
In Sir Alex Ferguson’s 22 years at Old Trafford he has won 10 Premier Leagues, five FA Cups, two Champions Leagues and an Intercontinental Cup and a barrage of other honors. But could this be a tactic to get Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United? It could well be; only time will tell and in football nothing is certain.
Diaby to replace Flamini
July 28, 2008
With the departure of Flamini, Diarra, Gilberto in the last few months has left a void in Arsenal’s midfield and Frenchman Abou Diaby believes he can fill the vacancy. Since his arrival in January of 2006, Diaby has looked promising and many have tipped the midfielder of Ivorian descent to replace Patrick Vieira.
After suffering a broken and dislocated ankle; Diaby has not looked much like himself and for much of last season Arsenal fans have become used to seeing him play on the left or right wing. Since the summer Arsenal have lost 3 of their defensive midfielders and now Diaby thinks he has a great chance of playing in the central midfield position.
Diaby stated that “I prefer to play central than left or right, there is a possibility for me to play central and we will see after.” He also stated that “I prefer to play as a central midfielder and now I need to work and do everything good to play here and do my job well. I think that we have got a similar game because Fabregas likes to go forward and I like to go forward because I am an offensive player as well and we need to find a compensation – one goes, one stays.”
Keane completes Liverpool move today
July 28, 2008
The English press reports that Tottenham’s Robbie Keane is heading to Liverpool today to undergo a medical ahead of completing a £20million move to Anfield. Tottenham Hotspurs agreed to sell the Irish captain before the weekend, and provisions are now being made today for the transfer to be completed.
Keane joins Liverpool; his childhood team for £80,000 a week and is expected to make his debut with the club on Wednesday against Villarreal. The 28-year-old now becomes Rafa Beintez’s sixth summer signing, having already acquired in his ranks the likes Diego Cavalieri, Andrea Dossena, Phillip Degan, Emmanuel Mendy and David Ngog.
Keane brings experience to Liverpool having scored 80 goals in 197 Premier League games.
Fabregas denies reports
July 28, 2008
Winning Euro 2008 Spanish midfielder and Arsenal’s creative maestro Cesc Fabregas has denied allegations circulating in the Spanish media suggesting that he was unhappy at Arsenal and he wanted to leave.
The story suggested that the young Gunner was running out of patience at lack of silverware at the Emirates and thus would be keen on joining Real Madrid in the future. Fabregas has denied giving an interview to media and stated that “I have not spoken to any media so it’s frustrating to read quotes that I have supposedly said about my future.”
“I have spent the summer relaxing with my family, friends and girlfriend and I return to training with Arsenal tomorrow.
“I think that some people are just trying to make mischief but my intentions are very clear.
“I am happy here at Arsenal, my future is with Arsenal and the priority is to achieve success and win trophies at Arsenal.”
Guardiola admits interest in Adebayor
July 25, 2008
New Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola admitted to having an interest in Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor and in an effort to coy his interest stated that he is also interested in other players. Guardiola also stated that he has an interest in Chelsea’s Didier Drogba.
The Barcelona coach said “Barcelona are always interested in good players.” But advised that this doesn’t necessarily mean the club will sign any of the Premiership strikers. He stated that “Those players are interesting but so are many others in England, Italy and Germany,” and alluded to the fact that in most continental teams the manager doesn’t have the final say in transfer proceedings.
Henry Enters Hall Of Fame
July 24, 2008
Following the Arsenal’s fans voting the Frenchman as the best Gunner ever; the Barcelona striker and former Arsenal captain will now take his place in the National Football Museum Hall of Fame. During his eight years with the Gunners Henry won two championships, two FA Cups and four Golden Boots.
He made 380 appearances from the North London club and scored 226 goals. Henry left Arsenal at the end of the 2006/2007 season following an injury plagued season with a lucrative €24m switch to Barcelona. He has however struggled to regain his Arsenal form but remains in the hearts of every Arsenal fan.
The 30 year old striker will be inducted on September 18 in a ceremony to held in London. Henry joins fellow Arsenal legends Dennis Bergkamp, Liam Brady, Tony Adams, Alex James and Ian wright.
Drogba to Barcelona for €25m
July 22, 2008
Barcelona will have to pay €25m if they hope to secure Didier Drogba’s signature away from Chelsea after the striker made it clear that he wanted to leave the Premier League club. Barcelona will be looking to step up their pursuit of the Ivorian striker as a replacement for the departing Samuel Eto’o.
Chelsea through newly appointed coach Luiz Felipe Scholari has stated that they want the striker to stay and will only agree to a transfer if a suitable replacement is found. On the other hand Drogba has wanted to leave Stamford Bridge since the departure of Jose Mourinho who is now the coach of Inter Milan, so much so that the player has agreed to sign a three year contract at the Nou Camp.
The 30 year old striker has stated that he wishes to play in either Italy or Spain before his career comes to an end and has take Barcelona’s timely interest as a catalyst for leaving the club and to put the cherry on top; his absence from Chelsea’s tour of the Far East.
Terry encouraging Lampard to stay
July 21, 2008
Chelsea captain and English international John Terry has stated that he is trying to convince Chelsea and English teammate Frank Lampard to stay at Stamford Bridge. Lampard has been involved in a transfer which would see him linking up with former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.
Terry who has said that he and Lampard are very good friends has stated that “I’m very good friends with Frank and we have spoken about it, but the situation is ongoing with the club and Frank.” The Chelsea captain further stated that “The players and Frank all want him to stay, but it’s down to Frank and the club to sort it out. We are here to focus on the football, but hopefully while he’s here the club can sort it out.”
Juventus bids ₤15million for Robin Van Persie
July 21, 2008
Arsenal’s summer transfer worries has taken another interesting turn as Dutchman and injury prone striker Robin Van Persie is the latest of their long standing players to be linked to a move from the Emirates.
The 24 year old striker who had an injury filled season with the Gunners had a moderately successful Euro 2008 with Holland which saw them being eliminated by fellow Dutchman Guus Hiddink’s Russian team. Juventus who stated that they would not be signing any more players for the season is now making final preparations to make a ₤15million bid for the Gunners player.
Juventus’ reason for making this “timely” bid is a preemptive step in planning for the retirement of Allessandro Del Piero and Pavel Nadved. The Dutchman has however stated his uncertain future with the Emirates based team due to circumstances surrounding money and will see this offer from Juventus as an avenue of financial gain.
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Cristiano Ronaldo unsure about future
July 21, 2008
Manchester United’s star winger Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that he is calm about his future but expressed uncertainty as to where he will play next season. The Portuguese player has been the subject of an intense transfer saga that would see him leaving Old Trafford for the Santiago Bernabeu.
The midfielder stated that “What I want is to be happy regardless of where I play. If I am motivated, any place is fine.” In reference to a historic move to Real Madrid the winger stated that “The big players are always wanted by big clubs, not only me. This is something normal. I had already been wanted in previous years.”
What will happen next in the never ending Ronaldo soap? “Only God knows it.”
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