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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Robin van Persie and Arsenal No More
It wasn’t the best of summers for Robin van Persie, losing all the matches with the Netherlands in Euro 2012. But knowing he’s got a vast selections of big clubs to chase him from the moment he left the tournament. Where, we don’t know. But we do know he doesn’t want to be an Arsenal player much longer.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Juventus Interested in Mario Balotelli?
Playing in the Euro with your national team can change perspective and future wishes. Mario Balotelli wasn’t 100% settled at Manchester City as it was when the season was over, so there’s no wonder Andrea Pirlo, using media manipulation, is trying to convince his national team partner to join in Turin and play for the Serie A champions, Juventus.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Santos’ Ganso Wants Out; Neymar Too?
A Euro kind of summer always takes the attention away from South American players and especially leagues come the transfer time, but that doesn’t last long. Paulo Henrique Ganso, one of the crown jewels of Brazil’s new generation (along with teammate Neymar, THE crown jewel), seems to be the first big name looking to leave Santos and make his way to Europe.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Manchester United Chasing Joao Moutinho
After impressing for most of the tournament, Joao Moutinho’s finale in Euro 2012 was missing in the penalty shootout against Spain. The FC Porto midfielder shouldn’t be too down as it turns out, with Manchester United and Alex Ferguson reported to be chasing the 25 year old.
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Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal and Tottenham After Alan Dzagoev
Every time there’s a bit tournament, some rising star from a ‘lesser’ football nation will get a lot of interest from big clubs. Alan Dzagoev of CSKA Moscow and Russia, scoring three goals during the group stage, is drawing heavy interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham, among other clubs. Spurs, in the meanwhile, are on the verge of signing Gylfi Sigurdsson, also chased by Liverpool.
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Olivier Giroud – Officially an Arsenal Player
It was a known fact for quite a while, but only now Olivier Giroud is officially an Arsenal player, after the club completed a deal with Montpellier, the French champions, signing the French Ligue 1 top scorer last season for £13 million, becoming the third Frenchman on Arsene Wenger’s team.
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Didier Drogba – The Beginning of the End in China
From the Premier League in England and winning the Champions League, Didier Drogba is taking his talents to the obscure Chinese Super League, in an attempt to fatten up his bank account during his final days (two years?) as a footballer, finally completing the deal with Shanghai Shenhua.
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Chelsea’s New Wonderkid, Charly Musonda?
Chelsea keep on cultivating their Belgian colony at Stamford Bridge. The latest catch? Charly Musonda, a 16 year old ‘wonderkid’ who people in Belgium often compare as the next Eden Hazard, now also a Chelsea player, although Hazard is barely out of his teenage years
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Gennaro Gattuso to Sion; Alessandro Del Piero too?
Everyone expected Gennaro Gattuso to make his return to Glasgow and play his twilight years for Rangers, but instead he chose FC Sion of Switzerland, who might be making a move for Alessandro Del Piero as well if one is to believe recent rumors.
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Juventus in the Market For Someone Like Robin Van Persie
Robin Van Persie is one of the most sought after players in Europe this summer, but he’s not talking about his future until the 2012 Euro tournament is over. However, dropping hints is never bad, like saying Juventus are a great club. Meanwhile, Manchester United completed the signing of Shinji Kagawa.