Tag: offseason

  • Karim Benzema – No Manchester United in the Near Future

    The first thing on Karim Benzema’s mind right now is having a good Euro with France, which begins with facing a shaky looking England team. But that’s not the only English thing on his mind, revealing he has been courted for quite some time by Manchester United.

  • Chicago Bulls – Steve Nash or Andre Miller to Fill in For Derrick Rose?

    The Chicago Bulls have a point guard problem – Derrick Rose’s injury didn’t just kill their title hopes for 2012 by bowing out in the first round of the postseason despite being the number 1 seed in the East. Rose is going to miss a substantial portion of the 2012-2013 NBA season, and the preparations for next season must be made accordingly.

  • Matt Forte Wants the Chicago Bears to Show Him Respect=Money

    Sometimes it’s hard to understand why certain players on certain teams can’t get a deal done. Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears are another excellent example of that conundrum, as the 2011 Pro Bowler, franchises by the team, is still waiting to get the long term contract he desires.

  • Angelo Henriquez – New Manchester United Wonderkid?

    Manchester United are planning on making Angelo Henriquez, Chilean wonder-kid, as their second signing of the off-season while Inter and AC Milan both have their sights on Palermo defender, Matias Silvestre.

  • No Chance Drew Brees Isn’t a New Orleans Saints Man in 2012

    What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the New Orleans Saints? Bountygate. Well yeah, after the last few months, that’s understandable. Second thing? Has to be Drew Brees, who will be more crucial to the team and the city this upcoming season than ever before.

  • Arsenal Planning on Becoming Big Spenders This Summer

    Arsene Wenger is heading into another rough summer of trying to hold on to his best player, this time Robin van Persie. But maybe he’ll have a bit more of a financial aid this time, as Arsenal chiefs are planning on restructuring the wage bill in order to allow keeping and bringing in top talent.

  • 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.

  • Nani and His Unknown Manchester United Future

    Nani took a step backwards this passing season. From being Manchester United’s best player in their last title season, Nani seemed to fall behind both Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia for wing supremacy. Maybe the success went straight to his head, or maybe he just isn’t as talented as many, including himself, believe.

  • Ajax Losing Captain Jan Vertonghen to Tottenham

    The allure of the Premier League doesn’t skip the Dutch Champions Ajax, who secured their second consecutive league title this season, but as usual, will be forced to sell Jan Vertonghen, with the captain looking to join Tottenham in the next couple of weeks.

  • Brendan Rodgers – The Manager Liverpool Need?

    Liverpool’s first choice for the manager to succeed Kenny Dalglish was Brendan Rodgers, but he turned down the initial offer. Maybe it was money, maybe he wasn’t yet convinced. Two weeks later, after the rumor mill circled around all potential and imaginary candidate, Rodgers is the man who gets the job.