Tag: Transfer Speculation

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal After Hugo Lloris

    This summer is a completely different one for Arsenal. While Robin van Persie announced he won’t be a gunner for much longer, the club is trying to show the fans (and possibly him) that they are deeply involved in the transfer market this time, with Hugo Lloris of Lyon, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, lined up for acquisition.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Barcelona and Juventus After Mats Hummels

    Forget about Hummels struggling to mark Mario Balotelli during Italy’s 2-1 win over Germany in the Euro 2012 semifinal. Mats Hummels has proved over the last couple of seasons playing for Dortmund that he’s one of the best central defenders in Europe, gaining the attention of Juventus and Barcelona this summer.

  • Kaka – From Real Madrid to PSG or Somewhere Else?

    Three seasons into his Real Madrid tenure, the rumors around Kaka’s future with the club keep pointing towards a direction that tells us he might not be staying with the club next season, as it seems his stature with the clubs keeps slipping down the ladder under Jose Mourinho.

  • Juan Manuel Vargas Next on the Liverpool Rumor Mill

    After a rough year with Fiorentina, finishign 13th in the Serie A and not scoring a single goal, Juan Manuel Vargas might be looking to move on, with Liverpool, another underachieving club with a bit more in mind, as a highly possible potential destination.

  • Didier Drogba – A Surprise Move to Barcelona in the Works

    Instead of being one of the highest paid players in the world in China, Didier Drogba might opt to stay in Europe and play for Barcelona, if certain Spanish rumors are to be believed. Money or no money, European Champions or no, it’s hard to turn down an offer from Barca.