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Could Gattuso replace Flamini at Arsenal?
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
With news that Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is on his way to AC Milan in the summer and rumours surfacing that Gennaro Gattuso is looking to move away from AC Milan in the summer could a straight swap be on the cards?
Arsenal and Manchester United to miss out on Huntelaar as Real Madrid close in
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
It seems as if Klaas Jan Huntelaars next club could be Real Madrid if reports today from Spain are to be believed. Spanish radio suggested that Huntelaars agent has already been in contact with the management team of the Spanish Champions elect and that the current Ajax hotshot will be the player to lead the Real Madrid attack next season.
Real Madrid to wrap up La Liga title this weekend? Osasuna-Real Madrid Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Real Madrid have the chance this weekend to wrap up their 31st La Liga title possibly without even kicking a ball depending on how second place Villarreal get on against Getafe early this Sunday. With a 10 point advantage over Villarreal, if they drop points against Getafe, Real Madrid may even be champions before a ball is kicked on Sunday evening in Pamplona when they kick off against Osasuna.
Can AC Milan prevent Inter victory party? AC Milan-Inter Milan Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
One of the most eagerly anticipated Milan derby matches of recent times is scheduled for this Sunday. The pair meet knowing that an Inter victory would guarantee them the title with two games left to spare, whilst AC Milan would not only love to postpone the Inter victory party but also claim the three points to further their own Champions League ambitions.
Chelsea target to remain at Boca Juniors?
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
The club of alleged Chelsea target Rodrigo Palacio, Boca Juniors, have insisted that they havent received any official bids for one of their most prized assets. The 27 year old has spent the last 4 seasons maturing into a quality player at one of Argentinas biggest sides and was instrumental in their success last summer in the Copa Libertadores, which they won for the third time since 2000.
South coast derby to define Marseilles Champions League dream? Monaco-Marseille Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
On Sunday night Marseille make the trip of about 130 miles along the Mediterranean coast to play near neighbours and close rivals Monaco in the French league on Sunday. Marseille have been steadily climbing up the league table since the arrival of Eric Gerets as manager back in October and are now just one point off third place Nancy in the race for Champions League. Monaco meanwhile have struggled badly this season although a win last weekend at Nice eased any relegation fears.
Bundesliga title and Champions League spots up for grabs this weekend; Hamburg-Schalke Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
The German title could be wrapped up this weekend if Schalke loose at Hamburg, in what is practically a Champions League play-off, and Werder loose to Karlsruhe and if Bayern can beat Stuttgart on Sunday. And whilst that may seem a tad convoluted, its been a topsy-turvy German season and quite frankly anything could still happen!
Barcelona to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to Metz starlet?
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Reports yesterday have suggested that Barcelona have jumped to the head of the sizeable queue to sign Metzs Bosnian starlet Miralem Pjanic in the summer. The 18 year old has broken through into the Metz first team this season and has been one of the few bright spots for the French side as they are anchored to the bottom of the league and facing relegation at the end of the season.
Liverpool linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
The Daily Mirror has suggested today that Liverpool have been tracking Argentine midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, currently under contract with Atletico Madrid. The 27 year old has been in excellent form for the La Liga outfit as they attempt to claim fourth place in the Spanish League and stake a place in next seasons Champions League. However, Liverpool may have to face competition from amongst other Italian giants Juventus if they wish to sign the player for next season.
Can Espanyol compound Barca misery? Barcelona-Espanyol preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Its been a terrible couple of weeks for Barcelona, despite their progress into the semi finals of the Champions League, after only 1 point picked up from the last available 9 in the league has seem them slip off the pace being set by league leaders Real Madrid.
PSV with third chance to wrap up the Dutch title; PSV-FC Twente Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
PSV have their chance to wrap up the Dutch title on Sunday afternoon when they entertain 4th place FC Twente at the Philips Stadion. PSV have just gone slightly off the boil and Thursdays disappointing defeat in the UEFA Cup will have done little to lighten the mood in the camp ahead of the all-important game against FC Twente, who have European ambitions of their own.
Chelsea register interest in Villas Barry
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Reports today have suggested that Chelsea might be lining up a move for Aston Villas Garth Barry, 27. The influential midfielder has been capped 17 times for England and is now an integral part of Martin ONeills squad.
Key clash in the race for the Champions League; Juventus-AC Milan Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Two of Italys biggest teams go head to head this weekend in what could prove to be a decisive clash in the race for the Champions League spots for next season. All the Italian teams maybe out of the Champions League this season but the race to be back there next season is really beginning to hot up.
Sevilla striker in Roma link
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Ivorian striker Arouna Kone currently under contract to Sevilla has been linked with a move to Italian club AS Roma. Kone has struggled to make much of an impact since arriving at Sevilla last summer. The highly rated 24 year old has made only 14 appearances in La Liga this season, of which only 6 have been from the start, and could be heading out of the club after only a year in Spain.
Swiss star linked with Liverpool
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Reports from Italy have indicated that Lazio right midfielder Valon Behrami, 22, could be on his way to Anfield in the summer. The versatile player can play either as a full back or further forward and has been a key part of the Lazio team in recent seasons. Lazio have put an £8 million transfer fee on the player.
Who is leading the race to get into the Premiership?
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Its been another action packed and unpredictable season in the Championship, the league just below the Premiership and with just 4 matches to go for most teams the race to get into the richest football league in the world has been as tight as ever.
Resilient Cottbus give themselves a chance of survival; MSV Duisburg 0-1 Energie
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
A hard fought win at the MSV Arena on Friday night has given Energie Cottbus a genuine chance of survival. Few gave Cottbus much hope of clawing their way out of trouble at Christmas when they were nailed to the foot of the table but recent wins over Hertha Berlin and now fellow relegation candidates Duisburg have given Bojan Prasnikars men realistic hopes of beating the drop.
Portsmouth tracking John Mensah and Servet Cetin
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Portsmouth have been linked today with two centre backs as Harry Redknapp looks to improve his squad in the close season. The interest in John Mensah has been well covered already but it is thought that Portsmouth have also looked at Galatasary defender Servet Cetin. Both defenders are strong players and could represent interesting acquisitions for Pompey.
Manchester City linked with Mancini and Stankovic
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has claimed that Manchester City are mulling over bids for AS Romas Mancini and Inter Milans Dejan Stankovic. The Italian based pair have both caught the eye of City boss Sven Goran Eriksson, who has regularly looked to Serie A for his purchases since arriving at Eastlands last summer.
Scottish title on the line at Ibrox? Rangers-Celtic Preview
05/09/2008 08:54 PM
Its Old Firm time in Scotland again and with just three points separating the old sparring partners this match could be a pivotal one in the race of the Scottish league title. Both teams know there is no room for error at this late stage of the season and with just nine games to go until the end of the season a win for Rangers could give them a potentially decisive lead in the race for the title. Meanwhile a win for Celtic would put both teams level so there really is everything to play for.
