Archive for November, 2007
Sheva set to leave Chelsea
Posted on 29. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Andriy Shevchenko has again cast doubt on his future with Chelsea.
He had hoped to establish himself in Chelsea’s starting line-up following the departure of Jose Mourinho. Since Avram Grant has taken over, Shevchenko remains to be left on the sidelines and continues to lose patience in west London.
“I’m not happy but what can I [...]
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Veloso’s dream to play for Man Utd
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso will give Manchester United fans a first-hand look at him tonight.
United are chasing the Portugal international, who admits: “My dream is to play in the Premier League and, if possible, for Manchester United. That is not a secret, even though I’m 100 per cent a Sporting Lisbon player at the [...]
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Mascherano to leave Liverpool as soon as Benitez quits
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Javier Mascherano’s future at Liverpool is tied to manager Rafa Benitez.
The Daily Mail says a recent attempt by Benitez to independently secure the permanent services of Mascherano - negotiating with the Argentine’s ‘owner’ Kia Joorabchian about a £17m deal to turn the loan into a fixed move - has annoyed Liverpool co-owners George Gillett [...]
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Benitez to quit Liverpool because of Milan defender Kaladze !
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
AC Milan defender Kakha Kaladze is at the heart of Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez’s row with the club’s American owners.
The Liverpool Echo says Benitez wanted to snap Kaladze up to provide defensive cover for Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Sami Hyypia but when Tom Hicks and George Gillett refused to even discuss potential transfers [...]
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Veloso desperate for Man Utd move
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
The agent of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso has warned Manchester United they face competition for the Portugal international.
Paulo Barbosa said: “He’s honoured by the interest of Manchester United. There are many clubs interested in my client, but he is a Sporting player and happy in Lisbon.”
Along with United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan [...]
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Man Utd star Tevez: Henry asked me to join Arsenal
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Manchester United ace Carlos Tevez has revealed how Thierry Henry tried to convince him to join Arsenal.
“On one occasion, when West Ham were playing Arsenal, I bumped into Thierry,” said Tevez.
“We greeted one another and he asked me ‘What are you doing playing for this lot? Why don’t you come and join Arsenal - [...]
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Ferguson please with Nani
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Nani for the way he has settled at the club this season.
Nani will start tonight against former club Sporting Lisbon and Ferguson said: “We’re very pleased with Nani’s performance since he came. For a young boy, he has settled in very well and he is showing [...]
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Chelsea monitor Real Madrid’s Drenthe
Posted on 27. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Chelsea football chief Frank Arnesen is monitoring Royston Drenthe’s deteriorating situation at Real Madrid.
Arnesen and Chelsea’s Dutch football advisor Piet de Visser were both keen on landing Drenthe in the summer from Feyenoord, but Real clinched his signing after the U21 European Championships.
The wing-back’s stay at Real has been dominated by controversy and El [...]
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Benitez out of Liverpool in 20 days
Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
The future of Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could be decided before his next meeting with the club’s American co-owners in December.
The Guardian says the relationship has deteriorated with astonishing speed in the past week and Benitez’s future may well be decided before he meets George Gillett and Tom Hicks in 20 days’ time.
Their fate [...]
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Man Utd set to sign Bayern Munich’s Sagnol
Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Manchester United are on alert after Willy Sagnol admitted he could leave Bayern Munich in January.
The France international is a long-time target for United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and could move to Old Trafford as cover for skipper Gary Neville.
Sagnol admitted yesterday: “I asked the club several weeks ago about a move in January. [...]
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Juventus set to bid £7M for Portsmouth striker Benjani
Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Juventus are planning a bid for Portsmouth striker Benjani Mwaruwari.
The Zimbabwe captain revealed Juve’s interest last week and the Mirror says the Italian giants are ready to offer £7 million for the prolific forward.
However, Benjani wants to stay with Pompey and is keen to open talks about an improved contract.
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AC Milan, Chelsea launch Ronaldinho bids
Posted on 26. Nov, 2007 by Milox.
Barcelona are making Ronaldinho available ahead of the January market, it has been revealed.
Chelsea and AC Milan are on red alert after Gazzetta dello Sport declared that Barca are prepared to cash in on Ronaldinho - and as early as the winter transfer window.
Barca directors know that Ronaldinho’s asking price is continuing to fall [...]
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