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Friday, February 25, 2005

Players moving this summer

Brazilian Adriano, should he wish, is the prize player which European clubs will be chasing. And the 70m Euro price tag has not stopped suitors from expressing interest. Real Madrid and Chelsea look to be the only clubs capable of making a serious bid, though.

Michael Ballack of Bayern Munich will likely leave the club. He has expressed interest in playing abroad and Bayern have stated their interest in reducing player salaries. Chelsea, Milan and Juventus have all been linked.

Michael Owen seems destined to come back to the Premiership. It doesn’t seem fair he plays behind Ronaldo though. In the match against Juventus, Ronaldo was slow and looks chubby, it’s a stature gap, not one of quality. That’s why I hope he leaves; otherwise he will stay Real’s third option.

Carlos Kameni, wunderkeeper from Spain's Espaynol, is also being closely watched by Manchester United. United also have an interest in Paul Robinson from Tottenham. Arsenal is also looking for a new goalkeeper too, goalkeepers are at a premium nowadays, and seeing some of the clangers this season, it’s clear why. Want your kid to be a professional footballer? Goalkeeper.

Aruna Dindane of Belgian side Anderlecht has declared he is off. Look for interest from many clubs in Europe. Dindane is one of a new breed of stars from the Ivory Coast and has played some great football.

Rio Mavuba of Bordeaux has been linked with the biggest club of all, Manchester United. And since Roy Keane is leaving next season, I would expect bids since Bordeaux has already been in the press claiming they wont sell,; Bordeaux always sells. They said the same thing about Pauleta. In my opinion, Mavuba is the best prospects in the world in that defensive stopper role. Mavuba has great positioning, it makes him look like he hardly moves, but somehow he keeps the outside of the 18 yard box swept clean.

Lastly, Lius Figo has hinted at leaving Madrid for England. Shame that Madrid are not extending him, just look at his decisive play from the top center of the diamond midfield against Juventus. He was a constant threat.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

figo would fit right good in england

2/25/2005 5:35 PM  
Blogger Ishan said...

Mickael Essien? Heard his name linked with a few clubs. Would love it if ManU could replace the fumblers in goal right now with Stuttgart's Timo Hildebrand. Vincent Kompany anyone?

3/06/2005 11:54 AM  

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