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Arsenal to Complete £7.5m Signing of Italian International Sebastian Giovinco

There appears to be a strong chance that Arsene Wenger is about to clinch a deal to sign Juventus’s highly rated attacking midfielder Sebastian Giovinco. Many sources are claiming the Italian is about to make his move from Turin to north London after being told by his new boss Luigi Delneri that he is not part of his first team plans.

Apparently a deal is on the table for as little as £7.5m, which in today’s market is something of a bargain. The Serie A side are looking to offload many of their large squad as quickly as possible as the new manager looks to bring in new additions to his misfiring Juventus squad.

Arsene Wenger is known to be a big admirer of the pint sized performer who is looking to make the move to the Premier League side in the hope that he can re-ignite his flagging career.

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England chief Brooking wants Arsenal, Everton to loan best kids to Premiership rivals



England technical chief Sir Trevor Brooking says the Premier League's best youngsters need to be playing at a higher level.

Brooking believes loaning players to League One and Two clubs is counterproductive.

He said: "To get first-team experience some of them will be sent out on loan to Football Leagues One and Two where the chance to play the passing way isn't always there.

"These players need to go to clubs where they are going to keep passing the ball even when they're under pressure.

"Jack Rodwell at Everton, Phil Jones at Blackburn and Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, who went out on loan to Bolton - we need more of those playing regularly in the Premier League, but we can't tell the clubs who to select.

"It would be great if we could drop a blanket over them and play them all in the same Championship team together for the next three years. That would be exciting.

"I know that would never happen. But that's the sort of thing you'd love to be able to do.

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BREAKING NEWS: Steven Gerrard commits future to Liverpool after 'exciting' Joe Cole signing
Reds captain looking forward to the future...
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...after-exciting



Mesut Ozil race begins as Arsenal, Spurs, and United line up transfer bids
Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all preparing bids for German playmaker Mesut Ozil after the Werder Bremen general manager admitted he could sell him now rather than allowing him to leave on a free transfer.
http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/footbal...-transfer-bids



Manchester United Agree Deal to Sign £25.5m Italian: Ferguson Set for Mario Balotelli Capture?

According to Italy’s famous Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United have agreed personal contract terms with 19-year-old Inter Milan wonderkid Mario Balotelli. It is believed United bid €30 (£25.5) Million for Balotelli, with president Massimo Moratti and agent Mino Raiola set to discuss the possible deal later today…
Gazzetta reports that Balotelli has agreed a pay-package with Old Trafford, and has his heart set on moving to the world’s largest club. It is believed that Sir Alex is ready to dish-out €30 (£25) Million for the Italian’s signature, with Manchester City still very interested.


25 mill??? He's a bit of an arrogant dick lol, not sure how he will fair in pl but 25m is way to much.




Arsenal Transfer Prospects: Is Wenger Wrong To Sell Eduardo da Silva?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/4...uardo-da-silva

[bbfan1991]

No I don't think United will sign Balotelli, he will go to Man City.

Looking forward to the new season.

[30stone]

25m is ridiculous lol..



Sol Campbell 'in no man's land' over new Arsenal contract - Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger has admitted he remains in the dark over defender Sol Campbell's prospects for spending another year at Arsenal, with Newcastle and Celtic interested in acquiring him on a free transfer.

The veteran, who turns 36 in September, has been offered a one-year contract with the Gunners for next season after impressing on a short-term deal in the second half of the 2009/10 campaign.

However, Magpies manager Chris Hughton has followed Bhoys boss Neil Lennon in courting Campbell's representatives over a deal for the 2010/11 season.

And Wenger revealed he is still unsure where Campbell's future lies - especially as the former England international is away on his honeymoon after getting married at the weekend.

"Campbell is still in no-man's land at the moment," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online, before also referring to fellow defenders Mikael Silvestre and William Gallas.

"At the moment none of them have signed again for us.

"There is nothing special to say about that [but] I believe that Gallas and Silvestre will sign somewhere else."

The latest speculation suggests Gallas, 32, is in talks with Greek side Panathinaikos over a long-term deal, while former Manchester United stalwart Silvestre, also 32, is still on the lookout for a new club.

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Real Madrid prepared to sweeten Ashley Cole deal by offering Kaka to Chelsea - report

Real Madrid are prepared to break Chelsea's resolve to keep Ashley Cole by offering Brazil superstar Kaka in exchange, according to The Mirror.

The England World Cup 2010 left back is understood to be determined to leave the country due to the press attention following his split from wife, Cheryl. After bringing him to the Blues in 2006, new Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is reported to be ready to seize the chance to have a reunion with the former Arsenal player.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared he has no intention of letting Cole go even for a reported £30 million. This position could be weakened, however, if Kaka was sent to Stamford Bridge in an exchange.

The attacking midfielder endured a debut campaign of disappointment at the Bernabeu after suffering a decline in form and fitness. Ancelotti brough the best out of the £56 million signing at AC Milan and could be tempted by the opportunity bringing the best out of him again.

[Locke.]

Things are finally looking on the up for us, we could have a decent season afterall.

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IF you sign a natural and talented left back.

You dont have many defenders.

[Locke.]

We'll get a left back, Hodgson has promised us one.

And Insua hasn't left yet

[Locke.]

Our England world cup players have returned:











Cole:

[Chels]

Breaking News on CCFC to come after the break on SSN. I bet it's something mad like we've gone into admin or something we're fcking skint.

[bbfan1991]

As long as Madrid stay away from Evra, don't think he will be leaving OT.

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Chels

Breaking News on CCFC to come after the break on SSN. I bet it's something mad like we've gone into admin or something we're fcking skint.

Any news because i've got BBLB on.

[Big Brother Fan]

Evra won't leave, he's our future captain.

[alc09]

Originally Posted by Locke.

Our England world cup players have returned:

How he plays for England I will never know, he's a liability.

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Big Brother Fan

Evra won't leave, he's our future captain.

Indeed or Wazza. Got my fingers crossed about Hernandez, think he will prove to be a bargain and it seems that Berbatov is determined to work harder and prove the critics wrong.

[Big Brother Fan]

Roo doesn't strike me as a captain tbh, Fletch and Evra for future captain

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Big Brother Fan

Roo doesn't strike me as a captain tbh, Fletch and Evra for future captain

I'm starting to wonder whether these Vidic leaving rumours are true?.

Fletch is a really calming influence on the team.

[alc09]

I'd be worried if I was a United fan if Fletcher was still in your side after next season.

[Locke.]

Rangers have agreed a deal in principle with Liverpool over the sale of defender Danny Wilson.

Ibrox chief executive Martin Bain insists the move will net the club £2m, rising to £5m with on add-ons linked to games played.

Wilson was absent from the squad that left Glasgow on Tuesday for Rangers' pre-season tour in Australia, which was attributed to a hamstring problem.

The 18-year-old centre-back turned down an offer to remain at Ibrox.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...rs/8839525.stm

Rated highly by Rangers fans. Have never seen him play myself

[bbfan1991]

Looks like Celtic and Rangers will need to replace a few players that have been sold in their team.

[Locke.]

Rangers have got about 3 players left

[Big Brother Fan]

Originally Posted by alc09

I'd be worried if I was a United fan if Fletcher was still in your side after next season.

Yeah, I feel he and Veron haven't been great in the side, but we have Keano and Scholes and Fletcher is just too inexperienced.

Oh sorry I forgot its a few years on and Fletcher is actually quite good now

[bbfan1991]

6 Premier League clubs have banned Vuvuzelas so far.

[alc09]

He is not good enough for Manchester United.