It all kicks off with a day left to go to tomorrow's deadline!!!
All the sudden after long spells of no activity whatsoever, the premier league has come alive with a flurry of possible moves and transfers. Some of which I’m pretty surprised with. Here are a couple of players that have been hot property of late and become top news:
OWEN HARGREAVES: Big shock to hear about this. First Leicester City, then West Brom and now the latest rumours are that Man City are allegedly in talks with the ex Utd and Bayern Munich midfielder. Despite the horrid run of injuries in the last couple of years I really do hope the best for him. If this sensational transfer does become a reality it would be the 2nd chance that he does deserve, whether it should be with Man City or maybe West Brom or Leicester City remains to be seen.
JOE COLE: Did anyone honestly think of a continental move for Mr Cole?? Not until today with the latest being that FC Lille are in talks with Liverpool with regards to a season long loan. With Lille also being linked with Chelsea’s SALAMON KALOU, both signings would make for an intriguing partnership within a league as lively as Le Championat. It could be one of two things for both players, a much needed rejuvenation for both of their careers, or the start of the long road into football wilderness. Too much to gamble on maybe??
LUKA MODRIC: When will he move to Chelsea?? When both David Levy and Harry Redknapp finally remove their heads from the sand and realise he wants to leave. Expect a last gasp transfer before midnight tomorrow, or page upon page of whinging from all three until January when he does eventually move to Stamford Bridge. My view, let him leave and then plan for life after him in the January window. The addition of EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR on loan and more than likely LASSANA DIARRA from Real Madrid as well, that’s a good start.
SCOTT PARKER: A player that deserves to be Premiership full stop. Keeping him in the Championship (no disrespect to West Ham) is like keeping a thoroughbred racehorse to pull a milk cart. Spurs look certain to get his signature but I have a funny feeling it might all be up in the air unless Modric does go. Although reports are now stating that Parker's handed in his transfer request this evening, paving the way for any move way from Upton Park. Keep your eye out on this one.
CRAIG BELLAMY: Low and behold, he’s on the move. AGAIN. And possibly off to Liverpool, AGAIN. Great talent and fiery character, would King Kenny honestly be able to handle him? If I had my way, Man City should send him back to Cardiff for an Earnshaw/Miller and Bellamy front line. Advert for promotion to the Premiership firing front line anybody??
PETER CROUCH: Surprising that Redknapp seems him to be surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane, especially with Robbie Keane making tracks to the MLS. With the latest rumours that Sunderland have made a £10 Million bid for him, a potential partnership with Asamoah Gyan and young Connor Wickham could not only do Steve Bruce a power of good, but England as well in relation to Wickham's development as a striker.
WESLEY SNEJIDER: Despite Sir Alex’s insistence that no deal will be struck for the Inter Milan midfielder, rumblings still seem to reverberating from within Old Trafford about a late deal being struck to bring him to England. It would be THE top signing of the summer transfer window, even more so after a expensive bunch of transfers in De Gea, Jones and Young. Remember Dimitar Berbatov’s dramatic switch from Spurs to Utd on deadline day in 2009? It’s got to be worth a cheeky punt surely??
ARSENAL: Obviously not a player (of course) but it does seem like Arsene is finally bowing to his fans demands and is starting to spend on much needed players. The astonishing 8-2 massacre by Man Utd at Old Trafford was surely the final straw and the flood gates have appeared to have opened wide in North London. As we write is seems like deals are being finalised for Monaco’s South Korean Striker CHU YOUNG PARK and Werder Bremen’s experienced defender PER MERTESACKER, with possible rumours of him also signing ANDRE SANTOS from recently shamed Turkish side Fenerbache, as well being linked with Chelsea’s YOSSI BENAYOUN, Everton’s MIKEL ARTETA, as well being overly linked with GARY CAHILL which now looks like to be a non starter. One name that has been thrown into the mix is Mr CLINT DEMPSEY. If the skilful America does make the transition from Craven Cottage to the Emirates it would be a really shrewd move by Wenger. He’s extremely underrated and if given the opportunity with the Gunners, he’ll shine. You mark my words. As for Arsenal buying players post Fabregas/Nasri, it’s about time!!!
BEST OF THE REST: Plenty of other stories are popping about of late; including rumours abound with regards to Genk’s KEVIN DE BRUYNE and Porto’s ALVARO PERIREA heading to Chelsea, sticking with activity with regards to the West London club, Liverpool’s RAUL MEIRELES being at the centre of attention of late, along with an apparent loan bid by the Reds for DANIEL STURRIDGE, which has been rejected. An interesting rumour is coming via Wigan and their bid for Celtic’s SHAUN MALONEY. Already having had a lukewarm spell at Aston Villa, i’m not so sure if the influential Hoops midfielder of years gone by will be a hit. Obviously Roberto Martinez think’s overwise but i’m 50/50 to see if he can better his previous spell in the Premiership. Newcastle have done well to recruit Inter Milan defender DAVIDE SANTON, but where’s your replacement for Andy Carroll still Mr Ashley? What about MELVET ERDNIC, RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL or even dare I say it NICKLAS BENDTNER?? No........
Now its just to wait and see what happens and how wrong or right i’ve been with the players i’ve talked about. Better get the Jaffa Cakes and Lucozade at the ready for tomorrow night......
JC
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