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		<title>BOJAN OFF TO ROMA?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Roma signs Barcelona B coach, Luis Enrique, as their new boss and it looks like 20 year-old striker Bojan is next to sign with the Italian side on a five-year deal. While Barcelona says no agreement has been reached yet, they have stated that there is indeed a chance Bojan will depart from Camp [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">First Roma signs Barcelona B coach, Luis Enrique, as their new boss and it looks like 20 year-old striker Bojan is next to sign with the Italian side on a five-year deal.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">While Barcelona says no agreement has been reached yet, they have stated that there is indeed a chance Bojan will depart from Camp Nou.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;We have received an offer but it is still being studied and evaluated,&#8221; Barca&#8217;s board spokesman, Toni Freixa, told the club&#8217;s <em>official website</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;Obviously, if we were prepared to receive this  offer and consider it, it is because there is a possibility we could go  through with it.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Roma&#8217;s sporting director Walter Sabatini, on the other hand says that the deal is set in place to be signed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;The negotiations are going well and we hope to conclude the deal soon,&#8221; he told <em>Gazzetta dello Sport</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&#8220;We reached an agreement with Barcelona and with the player last night.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bojan has climbed his way through Barcelona&#8217;s youth academy, but has seen limited time on the pitch due to the number of attacking options Barca has.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, Bojan is on duty with the Spanish national team at the European U-21 Championship in Denmark.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11827_7000884,00.html">Source</a>, <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/ltrnfH9i30N/FC+Barcelona+v+Athletic+Bilbao+Copa+del+Rey/VD3O0bzf-eQ/Bojan+Krkic">Image Source</a></p>
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		<title>TUESDAY RUMOR MILL</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tottenham are targeting Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, with his club Ajax believed to be looking for a fee of £17m. Full story: the Independent Birmingham are on the hunt for a striker with Tottenham&#8217;s Robbie Keane, Cardiff City&#8217;s Jay Bothroyd and Liverpool&#8217;s Ryan Babel high on the list. Manager Alex McLeish said: &#8216;We&#8217;re working actively [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8596" title="Luis Suarez - Linked with Spurs" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Luis-Suarez-Linked-with-Spurs.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="396" />Tottenham are targeting Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, with his club Ajax believed to be looking for a fee of £17m.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-fix-sights-on-suarez-as-key-figures-question-beckham-bid-2175223.html#">Full story: the Independent</a></p>
<p>Birmingham are on the hunt for a striker with Tottenham&#8217;s Robbie Keane, Cardiff City&#8217;s Jay Bothroyd and Liverpool&#8217;s Ryan Babel high on the list. Manager Alex McLeish said: &#8216;We&#8217;re working actively to try and enhance the striking positions.&#8221;<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/851671-robbie-keane-jay-bothroyd-and-ryan-babel-all-birmingham-targets#ixzz1A3rJHue2">Full story: metro.co.uk</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Manchester United striker Federico Macheda is close to a loan move to Sampdoria. The 19-year-old Italian told Gazzetta dello Sport: &#8220;There are still a couple of faxes to be sent but sometime between Wednesday and Thursday I will be in Italy. Genoa is beautiful and I am happy.&#8221; (Press Association)</strong></p>
<p>Barcelona are lining up a move for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri after failing to secure a deal for his Gunners team-mate Cesc Fabregas.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Barcelona-turn-their-attention-to-Arsenal-star-Samir-Nasri/12811/">Full story: IMScouting.com</a></p>
<p>Blackburn have now claimed they did make a £6.2m bid for AC Milan striker Ronaldinho &#8211; 24 hours after rubbishing reports they had tried to land the 30-year-old Brazilian.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3329134/Blackburn-confirm-bid-for-Ronaldinho.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Newcastle are keen on securing a loan deal for Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge as well as taking on Tottenham striker Robbie Keane. </strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343825/Newcastle-eye-loan-Manchester-City-misfit-Wayne-Bridge.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Liverpool have identified Hamburg&#8217;s Dutch international winger Eljero Elia as the man to spark a Reds revival &#8211; with Ivory Coast forward Lacina Traore, Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge and Ajax forward Luis Suarez also targets.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-identify-Eljero-Elia-as-the-man-to-spark-a-Reds-revival-with-Lacina-Traore-Daniel-Sturridge-and-Luis-Suarez-also-targets-article663097.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Chelsea have been told that over £20m will be needed to tempt Bolton to offload their centre-back Gary Cahill.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8237658/Bolton-Wanderers-centre-back-Gary-Cahill-looks-like-being-priced-out-of-a-possible-move-to-Chelsea.html">Full story: Daily Telegraph</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Everton will bid to bring Manchester United striker Michael Owen to Goodison Park.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/03/everton-to-make-move-to-sign-manchester-united-striker-michael-owen/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Chelsea are to make a move for Borussia Dortmund&#8217;s Serbian international defender Neven Subotic in an attempt to shore up their leaky defence.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/03/chelsea-to-make-18m-bid-for-bundesliga-centre-back-to-help-resolve-defensive-frailties/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is set to hold a transfer summit with his new club&#8217;s bosses on Tuesday, with Tottenham winger David Bentley on his wanted list.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-outcast-David-Bentley-tops-Newcastle-s-wanted-list-now-that-a-David-Beckham-loan-is-unlikely-article663109.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Everton have joined West Ham in expressing an interest in a loan deal for Monaco striker Dieumerci Mbokani, who moved to France from Standard Liege for £7m.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343851/Everton-join-West-Ham-race-Monaco-striker-Dieumerci-Mbokani.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Hull are likely to double their offer for Swindon hotshot Charlie Austin to £1.2m.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3327624/Tigers-up-their-bid-for-Charlie.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Wolves are to make a £500,000 bid to sign Barnsley winger Adam Hammill.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-ready-to-slap-in-500k-bid-for-Barnsley-winger-Adam-Hammill-article663115.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Juventus have stepped up their attempt to sign Liverpool&#8217;s Danish defender Daniel Agger.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-step-up-chase-for-Liverpool-defender-Daniel-Agger/12801">Full story: IMscouting.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Liverpool fear they will lose out to Napoli in the battle for Utrecht striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4237/4/liverpool-fear-they-will-lose-out-top-january-transfer-target">Full story: talkSport</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Bolton have joined a number of clubs in attempting to land Danish international midfielder Michael Silberbauer, with Arsenal&#8217;s Carlos Vela another target.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4237/8/bolton-ready-bid-denmark-international-winger">Full story: talkSport</a></p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9335276.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Luis+Suarez/AFC+Ajax+v+AJ+Auxerre+UEFA+Champions+League/MNdX6fdhbup" target="_blank">Image Source.</a><!-- E ILIN --></p>
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		<title>MONDAY RUMORS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brazilian and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka could be heading to Manchester United in a loan deal with a permanent £50m move on the cards. Full story: Daily Star Blackburn Rovers are ready to offer Ronaldinho a stunning £130,000 a week to lure the Brazilian forward from AC Milan. Full story: Daily Mirror Manchester City&#8217;s plans [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8588" title="Kaka - Could be a target for Man United" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kaka-Could-be-a-target-for-Man-United.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="439" />Brazilian and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka could be heading to Manchester United in a loan deal with a permanent £50m move on the cards.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/170016/Manchester-United-in-Kaka-loan-deal">Full story: Daily Star</a></p>
<p><strong>Blackburn Rovers are ready to offer Ronaldinho a stunning £130,000 a week to lure the Brazilian forward from AC Milan.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Blackburn-make-shock-Ronaldinho-swoop-Exclusive-article662505.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a></p>
<p>Manchester City&#8217;s plans to sign striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg could be hijacked by Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343540/Bayern-Munich-make-minute-bid-hijack-Manchester-City-striker-Edin-Dzeko.html?ITO=1490&amp;utm_source=footballURLs&amp;utm_medium=twitter">Full story: Daily Mail</a></p>
<p><strong>Tottenham want to sign Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham in time to face his former club Manchester United on 16 January. The 35-year-old is available for a two-month loan period ahead of the start of the Major League Soccer season. </strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-want-David-Beckham-signed-in-time-to-face-Manchester-United-in-an-emotional-showdown-article662585.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a></p>
<p><strong>Barcelona are busy preparing a £45m bid to take Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the Nou Camp in the summer.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/01/arsenal-set-for-fresh-45m-player-plus-cash-barcelona-bid-for-cesc-fabregas/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is wanted on loan by Bolton, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger keen on the Mexican star getting some Premier League games under his belt.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343547/Bolton-set-raid-Arsenal-highly-rated-Mexico-forward-Carlos-Vela.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Everton manager David Moyes, keen to boost the club&#8217;s goalscoring statistics, wants to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Everton-ready-to-make-loan-move-for-Federico-Macheda-of-Manchester-United-article662535.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Aston Villa and Newcastle are in the running to sign Paris St Germain winger Stephane Sessegnon.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343427/Aston-Villa-Newcastle-eye-Stephane-Sessegnon.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Tottenham will let striker Robbie Keane, midfielder Niko Kranjcar and winger David Bentley leave the club but only if the trio fetch £29m in the transfer market.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-holding-out-for-29m-for-want-away-trio-of-Niko-Kranjcar-Robbie-Keane-and-David-Bentley-article662553.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti looks set for a busy transfer deadline day following his team&#8217;s poor run of form but he is not giving many clues about his targets. &#8220;I don&#8217;t want to speak about which names but we do need some new players,&#8221; said the man whose team are now six points behind the top two teams in the Premier League, Manchester United and Manchester City.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3327668/Carlo-Ancelotti-insists-Chelsea-have-to-buy-some-new-players.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Italian club Juventus have made further moves to sign Liverpool defender Daniel Agger. The Dane has only just returned to action after being out with an injury since September.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Juventus-step-up-chase-for-Liverpool-defender-Daniel-Agger/12801/">Full story: IMScouting.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9333756.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Kaka/Barcelona+v+Real+Madrid+La+Liga/YQcvFD9QnXR" target="_blank">Image Source.</a></p>
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		<title>JANUARY 2ND GOSSIP</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liverpool are leading Arsenal in the race to sign Germany and Werder Bremen centre-back Per Mertesacker. Full story: Daily Mirror Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak rang Edin Dzeko&#8217;s representatives on New Year&#8217;s eve to try and save the Wolfsburg striker&#8217;s £30m move to Eastlands by offering him an improved £150,000 a week, still short [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8569" title="Per Mertesacker" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Per-Mertesacker.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="396" />Liverpool are leading Arsenal in the race to sign Germany and Werder Bremen centre-back Per Mertesacker. </strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-transfer-news-Reds-lead-Arsenal-in-the-race-for-Germany-and-Werder-Bremen-star-Per-Mertesacker-Exclusive-article661687.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak rang Edin Dzeko&#8217;s representatives on New Year&#8217;s eve to try and save the Wolfsburg striker&#8217;s £30m move to Eastlands by offering him an improved £150,000 a week, still short of the £180,000 the player is demanding.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343369/Manchester-City-chairman-Khaldoon-Al-Mubarak-bid-save-Edin-Dzeko-deal.html"><strong>Full story: Mail on Sunday</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Chelsea have emerged as surprise contenders to sign Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd for £2m, with the 28-year-old Englishman out of contract in the summer. Birmingham and West Ham are also interested.</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343301/Chelsea-consider-Cardiffs-Jay-Bothroyd.html">Full story: The Mail on Sunday</a></p>
<p>Tottenham winger David Bentley is set to move to Newcastle as Spurs make room for the possible arrival of David Beckham.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343370/David-Bentley-set-Newcastle-make-way-David-Beckham-Spurs.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Meanwhile, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to bid £1.5m for Everton winger Steven Pienaar, whose contract is running out, but Toffees boss David Moyes is likely to want at least £3m for the South African.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Blackburn are set to receive an offer from Tottenham for unsettled defender Christopher Samba.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-transfer-news-Spurs-set-to-beat-Fulham-to-signing-of-Blackburn-skipper-Christopher-Samba-article661705.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>And Blackburn are leading the chase to re-sign left-back Stephen Warnock, 29, who could move to Ewood Park for £2m.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen will leave Stoke for Swansea in January.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343317/Eidur-Gudjohnsen-heading-Swansea-failing-impress-Stoke.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Newcastle hope Tottenham will let them take striker Robbie Keane, 30, on loan in a deal that would become permanent if the Irishman is successful at St James&#8217; Park.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Aston Villa and Wigan want to sign Manchester United striker Federico Macheda on loan for the rest of the season.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-and-Wigan-lead-the-chase-for-Manchester-United-striker-Federico-Macheda-article661673.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he will send Macheda out on loan to the club that will offer him the most games.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1343315/Manchester-United-want-Federico-Macheda-games-guarantee-loan-deal.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell, 28, will complete his move to West Ham over the next 24 hours.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>West Ham want Birmingham midfielder Jordon Mutch, 19, who is currently on loan at Watford.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Wolves, Blackpool and Cardiff are battling to sign Millwall defender Danny Shittu, 30, whose contract with the Lions runs out on 20 January.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Nottingham Forest want to sign Newcastle striker Leon Best on a permanent deal. Burnley, Crystal Palace and Swansea are also interested but only want to take the 24-year-old on loan.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/public/home/">Full story: News of the World (subscription required)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9332815.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Per+Mertesacker/Uruguay+v+Germany+2010+FIFA+World+Cup+3rd/kvcsiayQ2-v" target="_blank">Image Source.</a></p>
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		<title>FERDINAND AND TEVEZ &#8211; FAIL</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Itai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, we hate to embarrass two of the sport&#8217;s greatest like this, but you have to admit that this isn&#8217;t the greatest shot of Manchester United&#8217;s Rio Ferdinand and Manchester City&#8217;s Carlos Tevez. Clearly, this is an unfortunate picture which has been circulated over the internet as of late&#8230; but it is indeed pretty amusing. Image Source]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8531" title="soccer fail" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/soccer-fail2.jpg" alt="" width="615" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Well, we hate to embarrass two of the sport&#8217;s greatest like this, but you have to admit that this isn&#8217;t the greatest shot of Manchester United&#8217;s Rio Ferdinand and Manchester City&#8217;s Carlos Tevez.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Clearly, this is an unfortunate picture which has been circulated over the internet as of late&#8230; but it is indeed pretty amusing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://generationysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/soccer.jpg">Image Source</a></p>
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		<title>NEW YEARS EVE RUMORS</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[David Beckham could sign for a Premier League side as early as next week with the 35-year-old midfielder eager to return to top-level action and his current club LA Galaxy likely to grant him permission to go out on loan within the next 48 hours. Full story: Daily Mail Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8514" title="David Beckham - A target for EPL" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/David-Beckham-A-target-for-EPL.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="384" />David Beckham could sign for a Premier League side as early as next week with the 35-year-old midfielder eager to return to top-level action and his current club LA Galaxy likely to grant him permission to go out on loan within the next 48 hours.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342927/David-Beckham-eyes-quick-return-action-Premier-League-switch-early-week.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho will try to convince Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, 23, to join him at the Bernabeu in the summer and is prepared to offer the Gunners £35m for the Spanish midfielder.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3324432/Mourinho-Come-n-join-me-at-Real-Madrid-Fabregas.html">Full story: The Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Italian club Chievo Verona are leading the chase to sign Arsenal forward Carlos Vela with the 21-year-old Mexican having struggled to nail down a first-team spot since signing for the Gunners in 2005.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3324440/Chievo-Verona-line-up-Arsenals-Vela.html">Full story: The Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Benfica claim they have turned down a bid of about £17m from Chelsea for Brazilian centre-back David Luiz, 23, insisting he will leave for no less than £43m.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/30/chelsea-david-luiz-benfica">Full story: The Guardian</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Aston Villa will hold talks to try and keep hold of winger Ashley Young who is a £15m January target for Premier League leaders Manchester United. </strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/169752/Aston-Villa-plan-Ashley-Young-talks/">Full story: Daily Star</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester United goalkeeping target David De Gea has made it clear he is eager to stay at Atletico Madrid, saying: &#8220;I am very happy &#8230; when things are going well it is not necessary to change anything.&#8221;<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4131/3/fergie-frustrated-de-gea-commits-future-atletico-madrid">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Manchester City have turned down a bid from West Ham to take left-back Wayne Bridge on loan in January, even though the Hammers had offered to pay £95,000 a week towards his wages.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342878/Manchester-City-turn-95k-week-West-Ham-loan-deal-Wayne-Bridge.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>West Ham will try to sign Manchester United&#8217;s Michael Owen and Everton striker Yakubu as they look to drag themselves out of the relegation mire.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-West-Ham-will-attempt-to-sign-Michael-Owen-from-Manchester-United-also-interested-in-Everton-s-Yakubu-article660675.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Swiss international Valon Behrami could be on his way out of Upton Park, with long-time admirers Roma ready to make a £4.5m offer.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4131/0/valon-behrami-verge-west-ham-exit">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>The Hammers are also tracking Barnsley midfielder Adam Hammill, 25, but will have competition from Nottingham Forest.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-News-Nottingham-Forest-and-West-Ham-are-fighting-to-sign-Andrew-Hamill-from-Barnsley-for-500-000-article660571.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Liverpool could make Rennes midfielder Sylvain Marveaux their first January signing after he was a guest at their 1-0 home loss to Wolves on Wednesday.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3323755/Liverpool-set-to-sign-Rennes-midfielder-Sylvain-Marveaux.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Dutch striker Eljero Elia could also be on his way to Anfield from Hamburg, which could pave the way for compatriot Ryan Babel to leave Liverpool.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4135/7/hodgson-targets-hamburg-hotshot-help-turn-liverpools-season-around">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has targeted Blackburn&#8217;s £8m-rated centre-back Chris Samba as the man to shore up his defence.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.express.co.uk/football">Full story: Daily Express</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is planning a £12m offer for Aston Villa&#8217;s 26-year-old winger Stewart Downing.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342873/Steve-Bruce-hopeful-landing-Stewart-Downing-Adam-Johnson-Charles-NZogbia-reach.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Everton are in the hunt for Sparta Prague&#8217;s Slovakian midfielder Juraj Kucka, 23, with Bayer Leverkusen and Parma also interested.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3324413/Everton-join-race-for-Kucka.html">Full story: The Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish wants midfielder David Bentley and striker Robbie Keane to join Blues from Tottenham.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342874/Birmingham-Spur-survival-chances-joint-bid-Tottenhams-David-Bentley-Robbie-Keane.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Blackpool hope to agree a deal with Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston before the transfer window opens. The former Hearts player is available as a free agent after leaving Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4133/2/blackpool-close-ghana-star">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Wolves are interested in Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown, with the 33-year-old looking likely to have played his last game for Pompey after triggering a contract clause that would increase his salary to £35,000 a week should he play another match.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342912/Wolves-eyeing-Portsmouth-midfielder-Michael-Brown.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a></p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9329395.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/David+Beckham/LA+Galaxy+Training+Session/WuQmOBg6R8K" target="_blank">Image Source.</a><!-- E ILIN --></p>
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		<title>THURSDAY RUMOR MILL</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a £35m bid to snatch Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas from under the noses of fierce rivals Barcelona. Full story: Daily Mail Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has rejected the chance to join Lazio on loan, according to the Italian club. Full story: Daily Mail Ronaldinho is being [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8455" title="Cesc Fabregas - Wanted by Real Madrid" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Cesc-Fabregas-Wanted-by-Real-Madrid.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="390" />Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a £35m bid to snatch Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas from under the noses of fierce rivals Barcelona.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342701/Milan-offer-Ronaldinho-bargain-7m-bid-attract-Chelsea-Manchester-City.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has rejected the chance to join Lazio on loan, according to the Italian club.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342701/Milan-offer-Ronaldinho-bargain-7m-bid-attract-Chelsea-Manchester-City.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a></p>
<p><strong>Ronaldinho is being offered around England for £7m by AC Milan in the hope of sparking interest from the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342701/Milan-offer-Ronaldinho-bargain-7m-bid-attract-Chelsea-Manchester-City.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester United are ready to offer Anderlecht 20m euros for teenage striking sensation Romelu Lukaku.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Manchester-United-line-up-20-m-bid-for-Anderlecht-teenage-sensation-Romelu-Lukaku/12776/">Full story: imscouting.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Wolfsburg have Manchester United defender John O&#8217;Shea in their sights, according to German sources.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Wolfsburg-target-Manchester-United-defender-John-OShea-/12773/">Full story: imscouting.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Liverpool are set to sack Roy Hodgson and replace him with Dutchman Frank Rijkaard following Wednesday&#8217;s 1-0 home defeat to Wolves.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/30/liverpool-set-to-sack-roy-hodgson-and-turn-to-frank-rijkaard-within-days/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Liverpool have made Ashley Young their top target for the January transfer window and are confident they can land the Aston Villa winger.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2010/12/30/2282810/liverpool-make-ashley-young-th">Full story: goal.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Tottenham head a list of six Premier League teams attempting to sign midfielder David Beckham on a two-month loan deal from Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-lead-the-David-Beckham-chase-Blackburn-West-Ham-Sunderland-Everton-and-Newcastle-also-in-the-running-Exclusive-article660233.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Lassana Diarra will be at the centre of a bidding war in January as Manchester United and Tottenham both prepare bids for the Real Madrid midfielder.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/29/manchester-united-and-tottenham-fight-it-out-for-15m-real-madrid-star/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Arsenal and Manchester United are on the trail of Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4109/6/arsenal-and-manchester-united-trail-barcelona-starlet">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Arsenal striker Carlos Vela is being chased by a host of La Liga clubs, including Valencia, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4107/5/arsenal-striker-being-chased-string-spanish-clubs">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Meanwhile, the Gunners are set to sell 20-year-old Norwegian defender Havard Nordtveit to German side Borussia Moenchengladbach in an £800,000 deal.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342613/Fulham-boss-Mark-Hughes-eyes-2m-Cardiff-striker-Jay-Bothroyd.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>However, striker Nicklas Bendtner says he will not be leaving Arsenal in January after vowing to fight for his place. The Dane has previously voiced his frustration over his lack of first-team football.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Nicklas-Bendtner-happy-to-bide-his-time-on-the-Arsenal-bench-until-the-end-of-the-season-article659721.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, who is set to join the Eastlands outfit, can fire his team to the Premier League title </strong><!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/9325924.stm"><strong>if he joins in a £35m deal.</strong></a> <!-- E ILIN --><!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342591/Roberto-Mancini-backs-Edin-Dzeko-Manchester-City-Premier-League-crown.html"><br />
Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Espanyol defender Victor Ruiz has cooled speculation linking him with Manchester City.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4107/8/espanyol-star-cools-talk-move-manchester-city">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>New Inter Milan boss Leonardo has earmarked a summer move for Liverpool striker Fernando Torres as he seeks to freshen up things at the San Siro.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/29/inter-milan-prepare-45m-summer-move-for-liverpool-striker-fernando-torres/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Hatem Ben Arfa will make his loan move from Marseille to Newcastle permanent next week in a £5.1m deal. <!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/9055823.stm">The midfielder has been out injured since October with a broken leg.</a> <!-- E ILIN --><!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Tottenham-lead-the-David-Beckham-chase-Blackburn-West-Ham-Sunderland-Everton-and-Newcastle-also-in-the-running-Exclusive-article660233.html"><br />
Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Fulham boss Mark Hughes is lining up a £2m move for Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3322848/ARSENAL-are-set-to-sell-defender-Havard-Nordtveit.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Tottenham&#8217;s Robbie Keane is prepared to take a pay-cut in order to play regular first-team football, with Birmingham and Wolves leading the chase for the striker.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342528/Robbie-Keane-pay-cut-leave-Tottenham-New-Year.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Italian Serie A side Bari are poised to swoop for Wigan&#8217;s Argentine striker Mauro Boselli, who has scored only once since arriving for £6m last summer.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3322866/Wigan-are-ready-to-get-rid-of-Mauro-Boselli.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>West Ham co-owner David Gold has revealed the club have targeted 15 different players for manager Avram Grant in the January transfer window.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/West-Ham-draw-up-15-man-January-transfer-hitlist-according-to-chairman-David-Gold-article659741.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>One of those 15 may be Everton striker Yakubu, who has expressed a desire to leave Merseyside to gain more first-team action.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342608/Yakubu-keen-join-West-Ham--hindered-Evertons-asking-price.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester City have rejected an offer from West Ham to take left-back Wayne Bridge on loan for the rest of the season.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3322852/Manchester-City-have-rejected-West-Hams-loan-bid-for-Wayne-Bridge.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Arsenal are considering a move for Real Madrid centre back Ezequiel Garay as manager Arsene Wenger scours Europe for a top-notch defender.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/29/arsenal-set-sights-on-8m-real-madrid-centre-back/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier is lining up promising Le Havre midfielder Gueida Fofana as one of his first January signings.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Aston-Villa-line-up-French-U19-captain-Gueida-Fofana-dubbed-the-new-Patrick-Vieira-article659757.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been linked with a move to Spanish side Villarreal.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/29/liverpool-midfielder-linked-with-8m-villarreal-move/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Everton striker James Vaughan is ready to sign for promotion-chasing Championship side Cardiff City in a £1m-plus deal.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Cardiff-finally-agree-a-price-for-Everton-striker-James-Vaughan-article660035.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge is looking to force his way out of Stamford Bridge in the hopes of making a move to Liverpool, who have expressed an interest in signing the former Manchester City youngster.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/28/chelsea-striker-demands-5m-liverpool-transfer/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester City will allow Michael Johnson to move to Leeds on loan in a bid to rebuild his wrecked career. <!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/8607757.stm">The midfielder has been sidelined for two years with a serious knee injury.</a> <!-- E ILIN --><!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4104/2/injury-hit-man-city-star-join-leeds-loan">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Newcastle are ready to offer striker Leon Best in exchange for Leeds winger Max Gradel in January.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342587/Newcastle-offer-Leon-Best-bait-secure-Leeds-midfielder-Max-Gradel.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Bolton are leading the race to sign Sporting Lisbon&#8217;s Montenegro striker Simon Vukcevic.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4107/8/espanyol-star-cools-talk-move-manchester-city">Full story: talkSPORT</a></p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9326983.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Cesc+Fabregas/Arsenal+Training+Session/rpBYGyVR-gY" target="_blank">Image Source.</a><!-- E ILIN --></p>
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		<title>WEDNESDAY TRANSFER GOSSIP</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celtic manager Neil Lennon is eager to bring out-of-favour Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne and midfielder Stephen Ireland to Parkhead on loan. Full story: Daily Mirror Sir Alex Ferguson is set to reinforce his Manchester United midfield with a £12m new year move for Real Madrid&#8217;s Lassana Diarra. Full story: the Sun United are also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8442" title="Stephen Ireland - Nightmare start to his Villa career" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Stephen-Ireland-Nightmare-start-to-his-Villa-career.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" />Celtic manager Neil Lennon is eager to bring out-of-favour Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne and midfielder Stephen Ireland to Parkhead on loan.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Celtic-ready-ambitious-double-deal-for-Aston-Villa-outcasts-Richard-Dunne-and-Stephen-Ireland-article659025.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Sir Alex Ferguson is set to reinforce his Manchester United midfield with a £12m new year move for Real Madrid&#8217;s Lassana Diarra.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3321272/Alex-Ferguson-is-posed-to-sign-12m-Real-Madrid-star.html">Full story: the Sun</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>United are also preparing a summer move for CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev, who Ferguson sees as a long-term replacement for current number one Edwin van der Sar.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/28/manchester-united-prepare-january-move-for-15m-keeper-igor-akinfeev/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Fulham hope to make Chris Samba their first signing of the January transfer window but the Blackburn defender wants assurances over Mark Hughes&#8217;s future first.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342309/Fulham-make-Blackburn-defender-Chris-Samba-January-window.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>However, the Cottagers may face competition from Arsenal, who are keen on the £8m-rated centre-back.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/28/arsenal-to-make-very-sensible-8m-move-for-premier-league-centre-back/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>The Gunners are also reportedly back in the hunt for Werder Bremen centre-back Per Mertesacker.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Arsenal-resume-interest-in-Werder-Bremen-centre-back-Per-Mertesacker/12765/">Full story: imscouting.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Liverpool have rejected a loan offer from Birmingham City for 24-year-old winger Ryan Babel, who has also attracted interest from West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6620157,00.html">Full story: Football365</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Juventus are preparing a £27m offer for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and the Italian side may also be willing to throw midfielder Felipe Melo into the deal.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/28/arsenal-set-for-27m-juventus-player-plus-cash-offer-for-robin-van-persie/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Stoke are close to signing on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant, 27, on a permanent contract from Spanish side Real Zaragoza.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/4082/3/pulis-stoke-are-close-permanent-deal-pennant">Full story: TalkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>German side Werder Bremen are interested in Aston Villa&#8217;s 25-year-old defender Curtis Davies, who is currently on loan with Leicester City.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Werder-Bremen-join-the-chase-for-Aston-Villa-s-Curtis-Davies-with-Leicester-Wolves-Everton-and-Stoke-City-also-in-the-running-article659117.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Villa manager Gerard Houllier has handed a trial to Colorado Rapids&#8217; Jamaican striker Omar Cummings.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342212/Aston-Villa-Omar-Cummings-trial.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Villa are also keen to sign striker Nicklas Bendtner from Arsenal, who may also be joined in leaving the Emirates by fellow striker Carlos Vela, midfielder Denilson and goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/27/arsenal-quartet-set-for-26m-emirates-exit/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Real Madrid centre-back Pepe has received a lucrative offer from Manchester City, according to Spanish newspaper AS.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Real-Madrid-centre-back-Pepe-receives-lucrative-offer-from-Manchester-City/12764/">Full story: imscouting.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Mick McCarthy wants to bring Tottenham Hotspur striker Robbie Keane back to Wolves, the club the Republic of Ireland forward made his professional debut for in 1997.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Wolves-confirm-their-interest-in-old-boy-Robbie-Keane-article659471.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>West Ham look set to sign Dieumerci Mbokani on loan from Monaco if they can get a work visa for the Congolese striker.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342295/West-Ham-want-make-Mbokani-January-signing.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>The Hammers may also look to sign Manchester United&#8217;s Michael Owen on loan after the striker admitted he may have to leave Old Trafford to reignite his career.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/28/west-ham-attempt-to-land-manchester-united-striker-michael-owen-on-january-loan-deal/">Full story: caughtoffside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Valon Behrami has given Roma until 10 January to reach a deal over his transfer from West Ham. The Switzerland midfielder is desperate to return to Italian football after an injury-hit spell in the Premier League.</strong><br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Valon-Behrami-sets-January-deadline-for-Roma-to-seal-a-deal-with-West-Ham-article658871.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Everton, Newcastle and Blackburn are chasing Barcelona&#8217;s teenage midfielder Oriol Romeu.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Everton-Newcastle-and-Blackburn-after-Barcelona-teen-Oriol-Romeu/12766/">Full story: imscouting.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p><strong>Hull have been put off a bid for James Vaughan after his club Everton put a £2m price-tag on the striker.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --></strong><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Hull-scared-off-James-Vaughan-bid-by-Everton-s-2m-valuation-article659475.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>However, the Tigers are close to sealing a £1.5m deal for Leicester striker Matty Fryatt after Foxes boss Sven-Goran Eriksson admitted the player is almost certain to leave in January.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Matty-Fryatt-close-to-1-5million-Hull-move-article659499.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a></p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9325213.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.teamtalk.com/10/08/640/StephenIreland_2493317.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.teamtalk.com/aston-villa/player-profile/916&amp;usg=__jEga3FLA5asf5zIfeb1i4Ik97Fo=&amp;h=480&amp;w=640&amp;sz=85&amp;hl=en&amp;start=99&amp;sig2=YY1YEgXrnGdjbnKo7BRR5A&amp;zoom=1&amp;itbs=1&amp;tbnid=X8ACSip3mO7uEM:&amp;tbnh=103&amp;tbnw=137&amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstephen%2Bireland%2Baston%2Bvilla%26start%3D80%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26tbs%3Disch:1&amp;ei=FFIbTeHxHZOasAPEgq2QCg" target="_blank">Image Source.</a><!-- E ILIN --></p>
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		<title>MIKEL ARTETA&#8217;S WIFE &#8211; LORENA BERNAL</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Itai</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lorena Bernal is an Argentina-born part-time model, part-time actress.  This beaut moved to Spain when she was a child, but it wasn&#8217;t until 1999 when she first became famous.  It was that year that Bernal was crowned Miss Spain. Needless to say, she has been featured and plastered in a plethora of magazines, and has [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Lorena Bernal is an Argentina-born part-time model, part-time actress.  This beaut moved to Spain when she was a child, but it wasn&#8217;t until 1999 when she first became famous.  It was that year that Bernal was crowned Miss Spain.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Needless to say, she has been featured and plastered in a plethora of magazines, and has even appeared in CSI: Miami.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It&#8217;s likely that nearly every footballer in Spain would have loved to end up with Bernal, but it was Everton&#8217;s Mikel Arteta who lucked out.  The two were married a few years back and are currently living happily ever after.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://brosome.com/top10-sexiest-soccer-wags/lorena-bernal-6/">Image Source</a></p>
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		<title>TUESDAY GOSSIP</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albion</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse has been spotted having lunch with Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, fuelling speculation that the Frenchman could return to Anfield in January. Full story: Daily Mail Striker Michael Owen has decided to end an unsuccessful spell at Manchester United with Aston Villa a possible January destination. Full story: Manchester Evening News Manchester [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8380" title="Djibril Cisse - Might be back at Liverpool" src="http://www.soccerjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Djibril-Cisse-Might-be-back-at-Liverpool.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="391" />Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse has been spotted having lunch with Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, fuelling speculation that the Frenchman could return to Anfield in January.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342146/Djibril-Cisse-meets-Steven-Gerrard--discuss-Liverpool-return.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Striker Michael Owen has decided to end an unsuccessful spell at Manchester United with Aston Villa a possible January destination.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1403820_michael_owen_set_to_leave_united">Full story: Manchester Evening News</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester City have been linked with Real Madrid centre-back Pepe after the Portuguese international demanded a threefold pay rise in contract talks with Bernanbeu officials.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342101/Manchester-City-poised-make-Pepe-defender-edges-closer-Real-Madrid-exit.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has told striker Marcus Bent that he is free to leave the club in January. (Press Association)</p>
<p>Liverpool have submitted an offer of £10.7m for Lille&#8217;s Ivory Coast striker Gervinho.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Liverpool-officially-table-125m-bid-for-23-year-old-Lille-forward-Gervinho/12754/">Full story: IMScouting.com</a></p>
<p>Wolves are considering bids for Aston Villa&#8217;s Curtis Davies, who is currently on loan at Leicester, and Middlesbrough&#8217;s David Wheater as manager Mick McCarthy wants to strengthen the centre of his defence.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2010/12/28/wolves-targeting-villas-curtis-davies-in-transfer-window/">Full story: Express and Star</a></p>
<p>Manchester City have been in talks with striker Edin Dzeko&#8217;s agent over the finer details of a £30m transfer from German club Wolfsburg.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342035/Manchester-City-closing-30m-January-long-term-target-Dzeko.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Striker Roque Santa Cruz is expected to leave Manchester City for a six-month loan spell at Italian side Lazio as soon as the January transfer window opens, with a view to making the switch permanent.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1341927/Manchester-City-outcast-Roque-Santa-Cruz-set-January-Lazio.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has told manager Alan Pardew that he is not tempted by a move from St James&#8217; Park. Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham all harbour an interest in the 21-year-old.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/27/andy-carroll-alan-pardew-newcastle-united">Full story: the Guardian</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Manchester City are ready to let Wayne Bridge join West Ham &#8211; if the price is right. The clubs are trying to thrash out figures on a loan deal, or even a permanent low-fee transfer, for the full-back.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-ready-to-let-Wayne-Bridge-join-West-Ham-if-the-price-is-right-article658459.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Mario Balotelli&#8217;s increasing struggles at Manchester City are being underpinned by chronic homesickness and a dislike of life in England &#8211; so much so that the striker wants to return to Italy.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342007/Manchester-City-forward-Mario-Balotelli-homesick-Italy-doesnt-like-England.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Balotelli, who has also struggled to make friends among his City team-mates, is believed to prefer a move to AC Milan, the club he supported as a boy.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/28/roberto-mancini-mario-balotelli-manchester-city">Full story: the Guardian</a></p>
<p>Manchester City are ready to make a £7m bid for Bordeaux&#8217;s former Liverpool midfielder Alou Diarra, once the transfer window opens on 1 January.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4040/0/manchester-city-eye-french-ace">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Aston Villa are ready to step up their interest in Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342051/Aston-Villa-press-ahead-Newcastle-midfielder-Joey-Barton.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Stoke defender Robert Huth plans to reject the chance of a £5m move to Liverpool to stay at the Britannia Stadium.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Robert-Huth-will-snub-Liverpool-move-for-Stoke-stay-article658329.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is ready to battle with old club Fulham for Crystal Palace&#8217;s 18-year-old striker Wilfried Zaha, who is valued at about £2m.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Liverpool-to-battle-Fulham-over-young-Crystal-Palace-hotshot-Wilfried-Zaha-article658317.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Liverpool may also attempt to persuade winger Hatem Ben Arfa, currently on loan at Newcastle from Marseille, to opt for a permanent switch to Anfield at the end of the season. The 23-year-old is recovering from a broken leg sustained in October&#8217;s 2-1 defeat by Manchester City.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/12/27/liverpool-hope-to-persuade-5m-newcastle-united-winger-hatem-ben-arfa-to-make-anfield-move/">Full story: caughtoffiside.com</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Frederic Piquionne has refused to rule out a move from West Ham in the January transfer window, with Aston Villa rumoured to be interested in the French striker.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Frederic-Piquionne-opens-the-door-to-potential-Aston-Villa-switch-just-six-months-after-joining-West-Ham-article658267.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Blackburn and Fulham are leading the chase to sign £5m-rated Espanyol striker Pablo Osvaldo, according to the player&#8217;s agent.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/4042/4/blackburn-and-fulham-chase-espanyol-striker">Full story: talkSPORT</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Hull City want to follow up moves for Matty Fryatt and Aaron McLean with a £2m bid for Everton striker James Vaughan.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342052/Hull-join-race-sign-Everton-striker-James-Vaughan-January.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Cardiff boss Dave Jones has made an audacious bid to sign Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate on loan.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Cardiff-launch-audacious-loan-bid-for-Jonathan-Woodgate-article658309.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Woodgate is also a loan target of Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray, who is keen on Toulouse striker Soren Larsen.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342053/Middlesbrough-set-make-loan-striker-Soren-Larsen-defender-Jonathan-Woodgate.html">Full story: Daily Mirror</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Stoke will compete with Chelsea for the signature of teenage Southampton winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The Potters hope the fact his father, Mark Chamberlain, played for the club may sway the 17-year-old.<br />
<!-- S ILIN --><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342040/Stoke-join-growing-queue-Southampton-whizkid-Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain.html">Full story: Daily Mail</a> <!-- E ILIN --></p>
<p>Celtic want to take Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Niko Kranjcar on loan after the 26-year-old Croatian fell out of favour with manager Harry Redknapp. (the Times)</p>
<p>Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson says the club cannot afford to miss out on the chance to sign his fellow Swede, Freddie Ljungberg, who is on trial in Glasgow. (Various)</p>
<p>Freddie Ljungberg would not be good for Celtic as he is now more suited to being an underwear model than playing football in the twilight of his career, according to the club&#8217;s former striker, John Hartson. (the Sun)</p>
<p>Dwayne De Rosario&#8217;s bitter contract dispute with Toronto could pave the way for a transfer of the Canada midfielder to Celtic during January. (Daily Express)</p>
<p>Swindon striker Charlie Austin says he could leave the club next week, with Celtic, Hull, QPR and Reading all interested in signing the 21-year-old. (the Sun)</p>
<p>Celtic target Sergei Pareiko is now available for nothing after the 33-year-old goalkeeper left Tom Tomsk at the end of his contract. (the Sun)</p>
<p>Kilmarnock are weighing up a January move for Finland goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola, with the 23-year-old having failed to become a regular starter with Slavia Prague. (the Sun)</p>
<p><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/9323112.stm" target="_blank">Source,</a> <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Djibril+Cisse/Hull+City+v+Sunderland+Premier+League/fRPWB-kc7qn" target="_blank">Image Source.</a></p>
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