Tag: summer transfers

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Juventus want Jovetic, not Van Persie

    There’s a chance that one of the three runners in the race to sign Robin van Persie from Arsenal is dropping out. Juventus might be the preferred destination for the player and Arsenal themselves, but their asking price of at least £25 million is a bit too much for a club that isn’t in a financial position to beat teams like Manchester United and Manchester City for the player.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Kevin Grosskreutz Wants Liverpool

    Apparently, playing for a side that’s won the last two Bundesliga championships and just might be one of the best in Europe isn’t enough. Kevin Grosskreutz of Borussia Dortmund is possibly after a Premier League gig, preferably with Liverpool, who would probably love to have the talented winger on board.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Lucas Moura Chased by Manchester United & Inter

    A battle versions – did they or didn’t they? Manchester United and Alex Ferguson say they didn’t, Sao Paulo say they did. Whatever the truth is, bid or no bid, Lucas Moura, the 19 year old Brazilian midfielder is, at the moment, is still officially a Tricolor Paulista player.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal Getting Less for Robin van Persie

    If Arsenal are to let go of Robin van Persie, then they expect it to be for quite a hefty fee, something along the region of £20-25 million. According to sources, they’ve received offers from Juventus, Manchester City and Manchester United for the player, but well below what they thought they’ll get for the player.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Not Just Real Madrid Chasing Luka Modric

    All signs point towards a future putting Luka Modric away from Tottenham by the time the 2012-2013 season kicks off, but where? While Real Madrid continue to be the closest club to signing him, other teams, like Manchester United and PSG are also in the hunt.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Robert Lewandowski Wants Manchester United

    The fact that his club, Borussia Dortmund, aren’t really interested in selling him isn’t stopping Robert Lewandowski from telling the world of his aspirations to join the Premier League and specifically Manchester United, next season or further down the road.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Real Madrid After Micah Richards

    The only reason people mentioned Micah Richards this summer was his inclusion as one of the three over-age players on the British team to the Olympic Games football tournament, but now he’s part of the summer rumor mill, with Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho chasing the Manchester City and England right back.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Chelsea Bids Keep Getting Rejected

    The list of players Chelsea want is long – Hulk, Oscar dos Santos, Victor Moses, Willian, Andre Schurrle. The common denominator? All the bids for these players have been rejected so far, making it hard to keep track of who Chelsea are really after and what’s the priority.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Liverpool Closer to Clint Dempsey

    Depending on who you choose to believe, Clint Dempsey might already be a Liverpool player, as the NESN have announced that Dempsey will be part of club’s three-match North American tour, while Fulham have denied that the deal for the American player has been completed.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Robin van Persie Wants Juventus

    At least Robin van Persie is doing one thing right this summer in accordance with his current club, Arsenal. They don’t want to sell him to a Premier League club, and it actually seems like Van Persie is complying with that need, currently signaling that Juventus are his favorites as his next team.