Browsing summer transfers

Transfer Rumors 2012 – Maicon Joining Manchester City

Posted on 30 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

It’s still not completely official, but it seems Maicon will be leaving Inter and join his former manager, Roberto Mancini, at Manchester City, busy making a late spending spree through the transfer market and landing the very coveted Brazilian right back. More

Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal After Edin Dzeko

Posted on 30 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

In their desperate attempts (at least they seem to be), Arsenal might finally peg one player back from Manchester City after losing a few to them over the years, looking to bolster their striking options with Edin Dzeko, who feels he’s being a bit left out by Roberto Mancini who prefers to see others start for him. More

Transfer Rumors 2012 – Javi Martinez Closer to Bayern Munich

Posted on 29 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

Another long summer transfer saga might be coming to an end, as Bayern Munich are reported to be one step closer to finally completing their signing of Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao, with reports varying from the clubs agreeing (finally) to a transfer fee and even suggesting that the Spain international is already going through a medical in Germany. More

Transfer Rumors 2012 – Theo Walcott Leaving Arsenal

Posted on 29 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

The signs were already there since the beginning of the Robin van Persie saga, but Theo Walcott is closer to leaving Arsenal than he ever was, with Manchester City suddenly rising as the prime destination for the England winger, who refuse to renew his contract at the terms offered to him and might be leaving the club in the next 48 hours. More

Transfer Rumors 2012 – Late Tottenham Spending Spree?

Posted on 28 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

Now that the Luka Modric saga is all over (with £33 million in their pockets), Tottenham might go on a huge late transfer window spending spree, hoping to sign as many of their remaining targets – Hugo Lloris from Lyon, Moussa Dembele from Fulham and Leandro Damiao from Internacional. More

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Chelsea FC – The Cost of Building the Current Squad

Posted on 28 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

The get the current squad Chelsea have now, they have spent over £300 million in transfer fees over the years, beginning with Frank Lampard in 2001, through Michael Essien in 2005, Fernando Torres in 2011 (the most expensive player in Premier League history) and Eden Hazard this summer, for a change looking like someone worth the money spent. More

Transfer Rumors 2012 – The Manchester City Shopping List

Posted on 28 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

So far, it’s only been Jack Rodwell. With less than a week left on the transfer window, Manchester City are planning a £50-60 million spending spree, targeting mostly central midfielders – Daniele De Rossi of Roma, Javi Martinez of Athletic Bilbao and Javi Garcia of Benfica, while the Scott Sinclair from Swansea deal is nearly completed. More

Transfer Rumors 2012 – Wayne Rooney Leaving Manchester United

Posted on 26 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

It wasn’t the best of Saturdays for Wayne Rooney, who got the combo of starting on the bench, only to be called on by Alex Ferguson in the 68th minute and leave the match before Manchester United completed their 3-2 win over Fulham due to an injury. But it hasn’t been the best of summers for the England international altogether. More

German Bundesliga 2012-2013 Summer Signings

Posted on 25 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

The financial situation in Germany is pretty good, meaning that every team in the Bundesliga spent quite a few Euros on bringing in new talent, although mostly from within Germany. Most notably, obviously, were Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, probably up for another two horse title race in the 2012-2013 season. More

Italian Serie A 2012-2013 Summer Signings

Posted on 25 Aug, 2012, by in Soccer

Just like in most of Europe, the recession and the new FIFA financial fair play regulations beginning in 2013 have really cut expenditures to a minimum. Milan, Inter and Lazio hardly spent a Euro on new transfers, with only the champions Juventus making a big splash in the transfer market in order to keep their Serie A title in 2012-2013 as well. More