BEIRUT: In Monday’s transfer news, Chelsea want to add youth to their squad, Manchester United look for solutions to their central midfield conundrum and Manchester City use Carlos Tevez as leverage.
Manchester United want Barcelona midfielder
With Sir Alex Ferguson still not convinced that Anderson, Darren Fletcher or Michael Carrick can partner Tom Cleverly in an effective enough partnership to challenge Barcelona, the Scot has turned his sights to the Camp Nou itself.
Javier Mascherano is the player thought to be in Man U’s radar, although the Argentinean defensive-midfielder is not a first choice in the Barcelona midfield, with Sergio Busquets deployed in his favored position.
Mascherano has typically been selected to play as a central defender for Barcelona when Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol or Eric Abidal are unavailable. It is thought that the prospect of lining up as a defensive midfielder in a top European side will appeal to the hard-tackling player.
Another player being looked at by the Red Devils is Swiss wunderkind Xerdan Shaqiri. The Basel midfielder has been labeled one of the hottest prospects in European football. On top of being wanted by Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City are also known to be admirers.
English rivals watch progress of player described as ‘finest player of his generation’
Holland Under-21 coach Cor Pot deals with some of the most talented youngsters in the world.
The performances of Under-21 star Ricky van Wolfswinkel have led Pot to label him as the finest player of his generation.
Van Wolfswinkel moved to Portugal this summer to ply his trade with Sporting Lisbon and has gone on a scoring spree. His play has been to such a high level that he is already attracting interest from rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester City looking to use Tevez as leverage
Manchester City are offering Carlos Tevez, plus 15 million pounds ($24 million), to Brazilian side Corinthians in exchange for Neymar and Ganso.
The Brazilian pair are two of the most exciting players to come from Brazil for a long time, with Ganso being likened to Kaka and Neymar to the King himself, Pele.
Real Madrid has been repeatedly listed as the favorites for the duo but a deal for Tevez would be hard for the Sao Paolo side to pass up.
Chelsea to overhaul aging team
Chelsea are now favorites to sign Lille’s superstar Eden Hazard, with sources inside the club saying that the West London outfit is following him most closely.
With Frenchman Florent Malouda and Ivorian Salomon Kalou both expected to depart in the next year, Hazard would bring some youth and flair to Chelsea’s wings.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Inter Milan have also reported interest in the 20-year-old Belgian.
Luka Modric is another player that Chelsea is still chasing. After an unsuccessful summer with three separate bids turned down by Tottenham, reports say Chelsea will come back in for the Croatian with a heavy bid of 52 million pounds ($83.2 million).
With Didier Drogba out of contract next summer and contract talks not going smoothly, it seems Andre Villas-Boas will turn to Napoli striker Edison Cavani. The Uruguayan has been labeled the next Diego Maradona by Napoli fans due to his talismanic first season with the Italian club.
Another option scouted by Chelsea is Porto’s Hulk. The Brazilian is apparently worth “100 million pounds” if you listen to Porto’s president, but with Chelsea and Real Madrid calling, the lure for playing in one of Europe’s two top leagues may be hard to turn down.
Barcelona favorites to sign Benfica’s best prospect
Barcelona are thought to be favorites to sign Paraguayan Oscar Cardozo, who is a strong central forward with great technical ability. Guardiola is thought to be looking for a strong central striker option since Zlatan Ibrahimovich’s departure.
Arsenal want to add strength for European push
Arsene Wenger has his eye on German wunderkind Mario Gotze. The Dortmund playmaker has recently received high praise from around Germany and even been put on par with Real Madrid ‘trequartista,’ Mesut Ozil by national team coach Joachim Low. The Gunners are pondering a January bid for the youngster.
Another player the North London side is monitoring for January is Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic, a skillful winger with a great eye for goal and would add needed depth to Arsenal’s attack.
Adam Johnson has also been linked with Arsenal. Johnson is known to have a rocky relationship with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and it would be no surprise to see him depart in January to either Arsenal or Liverpool.
Johnson isn’t the only player being linked to exit Manchester for North London. Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure has also been linked with a return to the club that helped make his name.
Tottenham consider Llorente
Fernando Llorente has had a great last year. He’s broken in to the Spanish national team and many have tipped him to remain in the first team ahead of struggling namesake Fernando Torres. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been a long-term admirer and with Roman Pavyluchenko repeatedly expressing his desire to leave Spurs, a new forward may be needed.
Redknapp is also keeping his eye on Ricardo Montolivo who is widely expected to make a move this summer (if not sooner). Arsenal and Liverpool are also thought to be interested in the Italian international.
Bayern Munich chase German international
Bosnian-born Marko Marin has caught the interest of Bayern Munich and may move in January to the German powerhouse.
Manchester United want Barcelona midfielder
With Sir Alex Ferguson still not convinced that Anderson, Darren Fletcher or Michael Carrick can partner Tom Cleverly in an effective enough partnership to challenge Barcelona, the Scot has turned his sights to the Camp Nou itself.
Javier Mascherano is the player thought to be in Man U’s radar, although the Argentinean defensive-midfielder is not a first choice in the Barcelona midfield, with Sergio Busquets deployed in his favored position.
Mascherano has typically been selected to play as a central defender for Barcelona when Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol or Eric Abidal are unavailable. It is thought that the prospect of lining up as a defensive midfielder in a top European side will appeal to the hard-tackling player.
Another player being looked at by the Red Devils is Swiss wunderkind Xerdan Shaqiri. The Basel midfielder has been labeled one of the hottest prospects in European football. On top of being wanted by Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City are also known to be admirers.
English rivals watch progress of player described as ‘finest player of his generation’
Holland Under-21 coach Cor Pot deals with some of the most talented youngsters in the world.
The performances of Under-21 star Ricky van Wolfswinkel have led Pot to label him as the finest player of his generation.
Van Wolfswinkel moved to Portugal this summer to ply his trade with Sporting Lisbon and has gone on a scoring spree. His play has been to such a high level that he is already attracting interest from rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester City looking to use Tevez as leverage
Manchester City are offering Carlos Tevez, plus 15 million pounds ($24 million), to Brazilian side Corinthians in exchange for Neymar and Ganso.
The Brazilian pair are two of the most exciting players to come from Brazil for a long time, with Ganso being likened to Kaka and Neymar to the King himself, Pele.
Real Madrid has been repeatedly listed as the favorites for the duo but a deal for Tevez would be hard for the Sao Paolo side to pass up.
Chelsea to overhaul aging team
Chelsea are now favorites to sign Lille’s superstar Eden Hazard, with sources inside the club saying that the West London outfit is following him most closely.
With Frenchman Florent Malouda and Ivorian Salomon Kalou both expected to depart in the next year, Hazard would bring some youth and flair to Chelsea’s wings.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Inter Milan have also reported interest in the 20-year-old Belgian.
Luka Modric is another player that Chelsea is still chasing. After an unsuccessful summer with three separate bids turned down by Tottenham, reports say Chelsea will come back in for the Croatian with a heavy bid of 52 million pounds ($83.2 million).
With Didier Drogba out of contract next summer and contract talks not going smoothly, it seems Andre Villas-Boas will turn to Napoli striker Edison Cavani. The Uruguayan has been labeled the next Diego Maradona by Napoli fans due to his talismanic first season with the Italian club.
Another option scouted by Chelsea is Porto’s Hulk. The Brazilian is apparently worth “100 million pounds” if you listen to Porto’s president, but with Chelsea and Real Madrid calling, the lure for playing in one of Europe’s two top leagues may be hard to turn down.
Barcelona favorites to sign Benfica’s best prospect
Barcelona are thought to be favorites to sign Paraguayan Oscar Cardozo, who is a strong central forward with great technical ability. Guardiola is thought to be looking for a strong central striker option since Zlatan Ibrahimovich’s departure.
Arsenal want to add strength for European push
Arsene Wenger has his eye on German wunderkind Mario Gotze. The Dortmund playmaker has recently received high praise from around Germany and even been put on par with Real Madrid ‘trequartista,’ Mesut Ozil by national team coach Joachim Low. The Gunners are pondering a January bid for the youngster.
Another player the North London side is monitoring for January is Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic, a skillful winger with a great eye for goal and would add needed depth to Arsenal’s attack.
Adam Johnson has also been linked with Arsenal. Johnson is known to have a rocky relationship with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and it would be no surprise to see him depart in January to either Arsenal or Liverpool.
Johnson isn’t the only player being linked to exit Manchester for North London. Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure has also been linked with a return to the club that helped make his name.
Tottenham consider Llorente
Fernando Llorente has had a great last year. He’s broken in to the Spanish national team and many have tipped him to remain in the first team ahead of struggling namesake Fernando Torres. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been a long-term admirer and with Roman Pavyluchenko repeatedly expressing his desire to leave Spurs, a new forward may be needed.
Redknapp is also keeping his eye on Ricardo Montolivo who is widely expected to make a move this summer (if not sooner). Arsenal and Liverpool are also thought to be interested in the Italian international.
Bayern Munich chase German international
Bosnian-born Marko Marin has caught the interest of Bayern Munich and may move in January to the German powerhouse.
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