Browsing summer transfers
Bayern Munich – The Cost of Building the Current Squad
Posted on 25 Apr, 2013, by Peter in FeaturedBuilding a dominant side such as Bayern Munich have been in 2013 takes more than just an excellent youth system, which is apparent in this squad, but also making quite a few expensive signings over the years, unlike other Bundesliga sides, bringing players like Franck Ribery, Javi Martinez and Arjen Robben for huge sums, totaling at €235.3 million. More
Manchester United – The Cost of Building the Current Squad
Posted on 9 Oct, 2012, by Peter in FeaturedDespite the general perception of some, almost every important player on the Manchester United team has been purchased for quite a hefty some, with the current squad of players, including Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Nani, Antonio Valencia and Shinji Kagawa, assembled for a total of £364 million. More
Juventus FC – Cost of Building the Current Squad
Posted on 27 Sep, 2012, by Peter in SoccerThe big Italian clubs hardly base their squads on home grown talent, and Juventus are no different, spending just under €200 million to assemble the current group of players, some on co-ownership deals, with Gianluigi Buffon, arriving back in 2001, still the most expensive player on the team. More
Arsenal FC – The Cost of Building the Current Squad
Posted on 18 Sep, 2012, by Peter in SoccerDespite common belief, Arsenal don’t get all their players from their youth system, and even there, half of them are purchased from somewhere else. Arsene Wenger has an eye for talent, yes, but he needs to spend to get that young talent, with the current squad of Arsenal players assembled for £163.4 million. More
FC Barcelona – The Cost of Building the Current Squad
Posted on 14 Sep, 2012, by Riven in SoccerWhile most people view Barcelona as a club that mostly uses home grown talent (which is true, to an extent), the current crop of purchased players, beginning with Eric Abidal in 2007, the only pre-Guardiola player outside player still with the squad, cost €211.5 million to assemble, including David Villa (the most expensive signing in the history of the club), Cesc Fabregas and Dani Alves. More
Transfer Rumors 2012 – Alessandro Del Piero to Liverpool
Posted on 5 Sep, 2012, by Peter in SoccerWhile Sydney FC in Australia claim to have Alessandro Del Piero signed on a $2 million contract for the upcoming season, Liverpool’s frantic race to get some sort of support to their striking force has led them to the name of the 37 year old Italian legend, although it might be a bit too late. More
Roundup of the 2012 Summer Transfer Deadline Deals
Posted on 1 Sep, 2012, by Peter in SoccerThe last day of the transfer deadline heading into the 2012-2013 season across Europe showed how far financially English clubs are when compared with the rest of Europe, as Manchester City stood out with five signings (Javi Garcia, Maicon, Nastastic, Richard Wright, Scott Sinclair), followed by Tottenham, adding Hugo Lloris and Clint Dempsey. More
Transfer Rumors 2012 – Tottenham Very Close to Joao Moutinho
Posted on 31 Aug, 2012, by Peter in SoccerThe Portuguese international midfielder Joao Moutinho has been linked with a transfer to the Premier League all summer long after impressing for Portugal in Euro 2012, and it seems that Tottenham, poised to make more than one big signing on the last day of the transfer window, are quite close to signing him. More
Transfer Rumors 2012 – Chelsea Still Chasing Andre Schurrle
Posted on 31 Aug, 2012, by Peter in SoccerGetting three bids rejected isn’t enough, as Chelsea are still trying to land Andre Schurrle from Leverkusen despite seeing offers for the German winger getting refused time and time again this summer, but the looming transfer deadline is giving the European Champions an incentive to try again. More
Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal Want Michael Essien
Posted on 31 Aug, 2012, by Riven in SoccerAs the transfer deadline looms closer and closer, the deals get weirder and weirder, with more loans for desperate sides and players coming through. The next possible big one? Arsenal, looking for someone (they need more than just someone) to improve their defensive midfield, are looking into bringing in Michael Essien of Chelsea on loan. More
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