Archive for December, 2008

Everton Warn Manchester City Off Arteta And Lescott - Report

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

According to a report in the British broadsheet the Guardian, Everton have made it clear to Premier League money-men Manchester that neither Mikel Arteta nor Joleon Lescott are up for sale.
It is claimed that Citizens manager Mark Hughes is aiming to guide the club away from the relegation zone, which they sit only one point [...]

Wigan Open Door For Emile Heskey Departure

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Wigan Athletic striker Emile Heskey has been told he can leave the club in January if he wishes to do so, according to a report in the British tabloid the Sun.
The England international forward has been linked with a return to former club Liverpool, who he played for between 2000-2004, with Reds manager Rafa Benitez [...]

Maldini impressed by Becks

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Maldini: Impressed with Beckham
AC Milan captain Paulo Maldini has expressed his admiration for David Beckham after he completed his first training session with the club.
The former Manchester United player has joined Milan on a short-term loan during the Major League Soccer close season in a bid to maintain his fitness in preparation for [...]

Milan make case for defence

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Galliani: Eager for a left-back
Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has revealed the Italian giants hope to sign a left-back in the January transfer window.
The Rossoneri are desperate to close the gap on rivals Inter Milan at the top of Serie A and a defensive reinforcement has been identified as a priority.
Galliani is keen [...]

Udinese reject Quagliarella talk

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Quagliarella: Roma link
Udinese director Pietro Leonardi insists he has not been approached by Roma regarding star striker Fabio Quagliarella.
Roma are thought to be keen to sign the Italy international, who has also been linked with Manchester United, at the end of the season.
Speculation suggests the 25-year-old has been identified as a long-term replacement [...]

Adriano reveals Inter wish

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Adriano: Wants to stay at Inter
Inter Milan striker Adriano has stated that he has no urge to leave the San Siro.
The Brazilian, currently recovering from a thigh strain in Brazil, has been linked with a move away from Inter after a turbulent time on and off the pitch in the last two seasons.
It [...]

Di Michele dashes return talk

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Di Michele: Going nowhere
West Ham striker David Di Michele has refuted suggestions that he could be set for a quick-fire return to Torino.
The Hammers ace is currently on loan at Upton Park from the Turin giants, with that agreement scheduled to run until the end of the season.
The 32-year-old had first sought to [...]

Arshavin on Arsenal’s radar

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Arshavin: In demand
Andrei Arshavin’s agent insists his client remains a New Year transfer target for Arsenal.
The Russian playmaker, currently on the books of Zenit St Petersburg, has been told that he is free to move on during the January transfer window, should a suitable approach for his services be lodged.
His availability has alerted [...]

Hard to top

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Each and every club in the Bundesliga is the proud holder of at least one special record. bundesliga.de has put together a list of eighteen of the best.
34 was the number of consecutive matchdays that Bayern München topped the table last season. No other club has headed the pack from start to finish in the [...]

Fighting instead of dreaming

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

After finishing seventh last season, Hannover 96 were geared up to go on the offensive this time around. “We want to do equally well”, coach Dieter Hecking told bundesliga.de. If not even better, as “there's no law against dreaming.”
With eight new faces, most prominent among them Mario Eggimann, Jan Schlaudraff and Mikael Forssell, expectations were [...]