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Manchester United to swoop for Vagner Love?

March 28, 2009

According to Russian media reports, European champions Manchester United might table a bid for prolific Brazilians striker Vagner Love in the summer transfer window. United are not the first Premiership team to show interest in the 24 year old CSKA Moscow player. Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea were also keeping an eye on his progress in the past.

Love is expected to cost around £20m. He boasts of an incredible scoring his record at CSKA, and is the top scorer at the 2008-09 UEFA Cup, with 11 goals.  Ivica Olic is second with seven goals. Unfortunately, Love will not be taking any further part in this season’s UEFA Cup after CSKA were knocked out by Ukranian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the round of 16.

What does this news mean for Angolan forward Manucho? He is currently on loan at Hull City. Berbatov and Rooney are United’s two main strikers, and Argentine forward Carlos Tevez’s deal might not be extended by SAF.

We’ll keep you updated on this rumour.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under Premier League 

Rafael Van der Vaart wants Chelsea move

March 28, 2009

Real Madrid playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart has said that he wants to leave the Bernabeu and join English Premiership giants Chelsea.  The former Hamburg and Ajax Amsterdam star has found opportunities limited at Real Madrid ever since Juande Ramos took over as manager, and feels that lack of club football could affect his selection chances for the 2010 World Cup.

Van der Vaart is said to prefer a move to Chelsea, who are currently coached by Dutch legend Guus Hiddink.

26 year old Van der Vaart has started in only 10 games for Real Madrid this season.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under Football Rumours 

Norwich City sign Alan Lee on loan

March 19, 2009

Crystal Palace striker Alan Lee has joined Norwich City on loan till the end of the season. The tall Republic of Ireland forward had joined Palace from Ipswich Town in August 2008, but things did not quite work out for him at Selhurst Park.

Former Aston Villa trainee Lee has previously had loan spells at Torquay and Port Vale, both over a decade ago.

Lee is expected to make his debut for the Canaries in their weekend Championship game against promotion chasers Birmingham City.

 

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Forest sign Iain Turner on loan

March 19, 2009

Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of goalkeeper Iain Turner from Everton on loan till the end of the season. The Toffees had signed Turner as an eighteen year old from Stirling Albion for £50,000 in 2003, but the Scottish keeper has had limited opportunities at Goodison Park.

Turner has previously had loan spells at Doncaster, Chester City, Wycombe Wanderers, Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday.

Turner is expected to replace Paul Smith in goal when Forest take on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

 

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Wigan sign Korean midfielder Cho Won Hee

March 11, 2009

Wigan Athletic have announced the signing of Korean international Cho Won Hee on a free transfer. Won Hee, 25, can play in both defence and attack, and could make his debut for the Latics this weekend against the Black Cats.

Won Hee was a free agent after he left Suwon Bluewings to try his luck out in Europe. He had a trial with Monaco before he caught the eye of Latics boss Steve Bruce, who hailed him as an excellent prospect.

Won Hee has signed a two and a half year contract at the JJB. Can he replicate the success achieved by Wilson Palacios last year? Apparently it was Palacios’ agent who alerted the Latics to Won Hee’s availability.

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Cobblers sign Magnay on loan

March 10, 2009

Chelsea reserve team defender Carl Magnay has joined Northampton Town on a one month loan deal. The 20 year old is a versatile player, with the ability to slot into both defence and midfield.  Cobblers boss Stuart Gray said that his Magnay  would give them some much need options in both defence and midfield. Gateshead born Magnay has also been called up to the Northern Ireland U-21 side by Steve Beaglehole.

Magnay, winner of the 2006 Football Icon contest, also had a spell at MK Dons in January 2009. He made two appearances for them before returning to Stamford Bridge.

Northampton are currently 17th in League One with 38 points.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under League One 

Swindon Town sign Tudur Jones on loan

March 9, 2009

League One strugglers Swindon Town have signed Welsh midfielder Owain Tudur Jones on a one month loan deal from Championship side Swansea City.

The 24 year old could make his debut for the Robins against Colchester on Tuesday night.

Tudur Jones has had limited opportunities to star at the Liberty Stadium this season. A knee injury didn’t help his cause either, and he is below the likes of Joe Allen and Guillem Bauza in the pecking order at Swansea.

Tudur Jones, who joined Swansea in July 2005 from Bangor City, was a key part of Swansea’s League One winning side in the 2007-08 season.

Swans boss Roberto Martinez has however insisted that Tudur Jones, who has been capped three times for Wales, has a future at Swansea.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under Championship, League One 

Derby County sign John Eustace on loan

March 9, 2009

Derby County have signed midfielder John Eustace on loan till the end of the season from fellow Championship side Watford.

Eustace’s signing became necessary after Miles Addison and Paul Green were ruled out till the end of the season because of a foot stress fracture and a broken metatarsal respectively, leaving Derby vulnerable in the centre of the park.

29 year old Eustace was a regular for Watford at the beginning of the season, but has not made a single appearance for the Hornets in 2009.

Eustace is expected to make his debut for the Rams in Tuesday’s game against struggling Southampton at St.Mary’s.

Eustace had joined Watford from Stoke City for £250,000 on the last day of the 2008 January transfer window.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under Championship 

Lincoln City sign Michael O’Connor on loan

March 7, 2009

League two side Lincoln City have snapped up midfielder Michael O’Connor on a one month loan deal. The Northern Ireland international joins the Imps from Crewe Alexandra.

21 year old O’Connor has made twenty nine appearances for Crewe this season, and was also their skipper at the beginning of the season. The Belfast born midfielder is an effective tackler, and is expected to fill the void left by Lee Frecklington’s departure to Posh.

Edit- O’Connor made his debut in the Lincolnshire derby against relegation candidates Grimsby Town.

Grimsby won 5-1, with Adam Proudlock scoring a hat trick.

O’Connor made his Imps debut as a 63rd minute substitute for Shane Clarke.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under League Two 

Birmingham City hand de la Cruz a one month deal

March 3, 2009

Ecuadorean defender Ulises de la Cruz has earned himself a one month contract at Birmingham City after a successful trial. De La Cruz  has been a free agent after he was released by Reading last summer. He can play in midfield as well as defence, and has been capped 98 times for Ecuador.

De La Cruz is the third defender to join the Blues on a short team deal, the other two recent signings being Djimi Traore and Stephen Carr.

The veteran defender could make his debut for Alex McLeish’s side in their Championship game against Bristol City at home on Wednesday night.

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Written by Le Foot · Filed Under League One 

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