Charlie Rhodes
Sports Editor
Arsenal’s expensive contract, away ticket prices and a dream League Cup final
Here’s a quick look at this week’s top stories – from Arsenal paying £25m to Walcott to a dream League Cup final no one expected and plenty more in between….

Will United or Chelsea trigger Fellaini’s buy out clause?
Marouane Fellaini could leave Everton if any club triggers the buy out clause in his contract thought to be around the £22 million mark. Fellaini has expressed a desire to…
Arsenal in pole position to sign Wigan star
Arsenal are ready to take pole position to sign Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy according to latest reports. The versatile midfield man has been one of Wigan’s best players this…
Arsenal tickets ‘too expensive’ for Manchester City
Manchester City have sent back around 800 tickets to Arsenal for this weekend’s clash between the teams in London. The reason is ironically, City believe the £62 price per ticket…
Agent Fees: Are Premier League clubs getting value for money?
A concern for many Premier League fans is the value for money their clubs are getting, what are they spending on agents and how is it related to success?

Arsenal target David Villa won’t be leaving Barcelona in January
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has revealed that David Villa won’t be sold in January. Hence, his move to Arsenal any time soon is not going to happen before the summer.

Does La Liga really justify such domination?
All eleven players selected ply their trade in La Liga, with 10 representing either Barcelona or Real Madrid, and, while the majority of them are worthy of their place in the team, some players have been scandalously omitted.

Man Utd to miss out on Dortmund star
Manchester United look set to miss out on Borussia Dortmund target Sven Bender after the 23-year-old extended his contract at the Bundesliga club.

Fulham, QPR and West Ham chasing Danny Simpson
Fulham, QPR and West Ham are all chasing the signing of Newcastle right back Danny Simpson after the arrival of Mathieu Debuchy at St. James Park.

Southampton inch closer to land Cagliari defender, Davide Astori
Southampton have struck the first blow in the battle for the Italian defender Davide Astori while fending off Liverpool to sign the player.

Napoli president wants Balotelli to partner Cavani
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis doesn’t want to sell Edinson Cavani to Manchester City rather wants Mario Balotelli to partner him at San Paolo

Chelsea agree deal for future Brazilian superstar
Chelsea have agreed a deal for future Brazilian superstar Taison from Metalist Kharkiv. The Brazilian recently confirmed he was in talks with the West London side after they agreed a…

QPR looking to swoop on Loic Remy and M’Vila
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is steeping up the chase for French duo Loic Remy and Yann M’Vila in the January transfer window.

Suarez criticised for handball against Mansfield
Luis Suarez has been criticised for his handball, which led to a goal, in the FA Cup against Mansfield Town.

Chelsea given until Wednesday to wrap up Taison deal
Chelsea have been given a Wednesday deadline for the signature of highly rated Brazilian midfielder Taison by Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv.
