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Five Arturo Vidal alternatives for Manchester United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2014

The Arturo Vidal transfer saga looks to finally have taken it’s final turn. While the player’s words at an airport interview were certainly interpreted wrongly in the media, Juve CEO…

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PSG ready to offer £60m striker to Manchester United

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2014

French magazine Le 10 Sport has been giving us an update on Edinson Cavani every month. And every time it is the same old story. The striker is unhappy at…

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DONE DEAL: Arsenal set to complete fourth signing

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2014

Its tough to be a Southampton fan these days. A classic “paying the price of success” has already seen the south coast club lose three of their  major players, namely…

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Arsenal keen to sign Barcelona player after scouting for two years

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2014

Catalan media have always expressed their frustration (even criticised) when any Premier League club targets any player from their prestigious La Masia academy. Over the years we have seen several…

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Manchester United ready to offer €20m + Nani to land Liverpool target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2014

Arda Turan is a self-confessed Liverpool fan. The 27-year-old Turkish midfielder was linked with a move to Liverpool, during his days at Gala. Rafael Benitez was thought to be one…

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Jay DeMerit ends an 11 year career

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2014

Eleven year veteran announces his retirement after suffering from two years in a row of injury riddled seasons.  Former U.S. international, Watford FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC center back Jay DeMerit retired…

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DONE DEAL: Manchester United forward leaves Old Trafford

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Manchester United have confirmed their forward Bebe has completed a switch to Benfica on Friday. The deal would see the Red Devils earn €3m and another 50% on any sell-on…

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CONFIRMED: Chelsea re-sign Didier Drogba

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Chelsea have re-signed their former striker Didier Drogba as the Blues legend completed his move on Friday. A statement on their official website read,” Chelsea Football Club is delighted to…

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From Mexico: Club Chief confirms Chelsea offer for talented winger

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Mexican club Pachuca have confirmed they have rejected a bid from Chelsea for the services of their star player Jurgen Damm. The 21-year-old is a highly talented winger and a…

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From Spain: Barcelona want to sign Manchester United summer target

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Manchester United are losing their grip in their efforts to sign Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen. The Belgium international has been a transfer target for the Old Trafford club as their…

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Where do Atletico Madrid go from last season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Atletico Madrid were arguably the finest football story of last season. Los Rojiblancos (The Red and Whites) are a club with a huge fan following but possess very little financial…

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Arsenal v Manchester City – 2014 Community Shield Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 12 2023

The 2014 FA Community Shield on Sunday 10 August at Wembley Stadium will be the 92nd edition of the trophy. Arsenal will face Manchester City for the second time in…

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DONE DEAL: Manchester United player set for medical today

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Finally the torture for Manchester United is set to be over. Portuguese winger Bebe is set to leave the Red Devils and join Benfica according to reports in newspapers from…

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Genius striker offered to Arsenal for €10m plus World Cup star

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Finally there is some good news for Arsenal fans from Italy. Tuttosport have reported that AC Milan have offered Italian striker Mario Balotelli to the Gunners for just €10m plus Costa…

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The FA Cup Final: A Neutral’s Perspective

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2014

Football is a polar game. Attack versus defence. Them versus us. Those who watch football are defined by the teams that they follow, the colours that they wear and the…

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